Prince (January 23, 1980) Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? / Bambi – Single 7 NZ

"Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" is the second single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. This New Zealand 7" release features "Bambi" as the B-side.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Prince

Label: Warner Bros. Records

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: New Zealand

Released: 1980

Genre: Funk, Rock, R&B

A-Side: Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49)

B-Side: Bambi (4:22)

Catalogue #: NZ: WBS 49178

CONTEXT & NOTES

The lyrics explore a relationship with a cruel lover. The song prominently features guitar and bass, with the keyboard in a less prominent role. A highlight is Prince’s soaring guitar solo at the end. It was played live on Prince’s first three tours. On the Dirty Mind tour, extended lyrics were replaced by screaming “bitch!” followed by a blazing guitar solo.

The B-side on this New Zealand release is “Bambi” (from the Prince album).

PERSONNEL

• Prince — lead and backing vocals, electric guitars, clavinet, Yamaha CP-70 electric grand piano, Oberheim Four Voice, ARP String Ensemble, bass guitar, drums

• André Cymone — backing vocals

CHARTS

No specific New Zealand chart data available.

SOURCES

 Prince Vault, Warner Bros. New Zealand 7" label (WBS 49178), 45cat, Benoît Clerc & Guitarcloud.

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