Andy Allo and Prince (July 24, 2011) – "Love Is A Losing Game"

July 24, 2011 – Andy Allo’s Facebook page streams Andy Allo and Prince’s version of Amy Winehouse’s track Love Is A Losing Game, less than 24 hours after Winehouse’s passing.

Love Is A Losing Game is a cover version of the song written and originally performed by Amy Winehouse, which first appeared on her 2006 album Back To Black, and was released as a single in 2007.

A version by Andy Allo and Prince, seemingly recorded acoustically in one take (similar to their streamed version of Guitar), was streamed on Andy Allo’s Facebook page within 24 hours of the announcement of Winehouse’s passing, indicating that it was likely recorded the same day.

It was then offered as a free download the following day on ThisIsRealMusic.com.

A different acoustic take was made available in 2015 as the third track on the acoustic album Oui Can Luv by Andy Allo featuring Prince on acoustic guitar.

Prince performed the song occasionally in 2007, with Shelby J. singing lead vocals.

In Amy Winehouse’s only performance with Prince, she sang lead vocals on this song during an aftershow on September 22, 2007 (a.m.): 3121 at The IndigO2, London, England.

Specific recording dates for the studio recordings are not known, but the track is believed to have been recorded in mid‑2011 to mid‑2012 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, during sessions for Andy Allo’s second album Superconductor. No other studio version by Prince is believed to exist

RECORDING

Mid‑2011 to mid‑2012 (assumed) — Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (Tracking)

Recording Personnel — 2011 version   Andy Allo — lead vocals Prince — background vocals and acoustic guitar

Oui Can Luv version  

Andy Allo — vocals

Prince — acoustic guitar

RELEASE HISTORY

• July 24, 2011 — Streamed on Andy Allo’s Facebook page

• July 25, 2011 — Free download on ThisIsRealMusic.com

• 2015 — Alternate acoustic take released on Oui Can Luv  

• 2007 — Performed live by Prince with Shelby J. • September 22, 2007 (a.m.) — Amy Winehouse performs the song with Prince at 3121, The IndigO2, London

SOURCES   Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2

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