Prince (September 19, 1980) Bambi / Still Waiting – Single 7" BE
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“Bambi” is a rare international single release from Prince’s self-titled second album. It was issued as the A-side in only two countries and highlighted Prince’s emerging rock guitar style.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Prince
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Format: 7" Vinyl Single
Country: Belgium
(also Barbados)
Released: September 19 1980
A-Side: “Bambi”
B-Side: “Still Waiting (Edit)”
Written by: Prince
Produced by: Prince
Arranged by: Prince
“Bambi” is one of Prince’s rarest commercial 7" singles, released as the A-side in only two countries (Belgium and Barbados) on 19 September 1980.
Taken from his self-titled second album, the track stood out as a fiery rock song in an otherwise funk and R&B-dominated record, showcasing Prince’s Hendrix-inspired guitar playing
TRACK LIST
Belgium 7" Single (WB 17.626)
A. Bambi – 4:21
B. Still Waiting (Edit) – 3:48
INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS
Barbados 7" Single (WBS 49226)
A. Bambi – 4:21
B. Still Waiting (Edit) – 3:48
CONTEXT & NOTES
Following the success of “I Wanna Be Your Lover,” “Bambi” hinted at the genre-blending direction Prince would later fully embrace.
The song’s lyrics have drawn controversy over the years, yet Prince kept performing it live throughout his career, including a re-recording in 1993 for the unreleased The Undertaker project and live versions with 3rdEyeGirl in 2012.
CHART PERFORMANCE Extremely limited release — did not chart.
PERSONNEL
Prince — lead vocals, guitar, all instruments
Production
Prince – producer, arranger, composer, performer
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2
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