Prince featuring Ledisi (June 12, 2013) “Ain’t Gonna Miss U When U’re Gone” – Digital Single

The eighth track released on Prince’s 3rdEyeGirl.com website on June 12 2013. Credited to "Prince featuring Ledisi," though Ledisi appears only on background vocals. This digital release came during Prince’s active independent online distribution period

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Prince featuring Ledisi Label: NPG Records / 3rdEyeGirl.com Release Date: June 12 2013 Country: Worldwide (Digital) Format: Digital Download / Online Release

TRACK LISTING

1. Ain’t Gonna Miss U When U’re Gone (studio version)

PERSONNEL Recording Personnel:

• Prince – all vocals and instruments (assumed)

• Ledisi – background vocals

• Michael B. Nelson – trombone

• Steve Strand – trumpet

• Dave Jensen – trumpet

• Kenni Holmen – tenor saxophone

• Kathy Jensen – alto & baritone saxophone

Horn arrangement: Prince and Michael B. Nelson

THE STORY

“Ain’t Gonna Miss U When U’re Gone” was recorded in late 2012 or early 2013, most likely at Paisley Park Studios. The studio version was played by DJ Rashida prior to Prince’s show on 17 January 2013 at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis. It was later included (as "Ain’t Gon Miss Ya") on a CD labeled "Live Band Trax" found at Paisley Park after Prince’s death, alongside other tracks from 2012–2013. It is unknown if the version on the CD was a live in-studio take or the original studio recording.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

This track was not tied to a specific album project at the time of release. It represents Prince’s continued experimentation with online-only releases through 3rdEyeGirl.com during this period. The song features a strong horn arrangement and showcases Prince’s soulful ballad style.

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SOURCES 

Prince Vault, Wikipedia, sleevographia2, Discogs and 45cat.

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