Prince (November 20, 2006) The Song Of The Heart - Promo CD Single
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- Nov 20, 2006
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Updated: May 23
Prince brings joyful funk to the big screen with a Golden Globe–winning anthem for Happy Feet
RELEASE DETAILS Date: November 20, 2006 Format: Promo CD Single Country: United States (primarily), Japan
Track List
The Song Of The Heart (Radio Edit) – 3:00
The Song Of The Heart (Album Edit) – 3:40
THE STORY Released on November 20, 2006 as a promo-only CD single, “The Song Of The Heart” was written and produced by Prince specifically for the animated film Happy Feet. Originally approached to license “Kiss,” Prince instead delivered a brand-new upbeat funk-pop track full of exuberance and charm. The song went on to win the Golden Globe for Best Original Song and received a Grammy nomination for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
CONTEXT & NOTES This release marked one of Prince’s most successful soundtrack contributions of the 2000s. Multiple promo variants were issued, including US cardboard sleeve editions and a Japanese slimline jewel case. The track was never released as a commercial single, making original promos highly collectible. It remains a highlight of Prince’s mid-2000s output, showcasing his ability to craft infectious, family-friendly funk.
TRACK LIST
US Promo CD Single (Atlantic/Lava)
The Song Of The Heart (Radio Edit) – 3:00
The Song Of The Heart (Album Edit) – 3:40
Japan Promo CD Single (Warner Music)
The Song Of The Heart (Radio Edit) – 3:00
The Song Of The Heart (Album Edit) – 3:40
US Promo CDr (Warner Bros. Pictures)
The Song Of The Heart – 4:36 (full version)
CHART PERFORMANCE No official chart entries (promo-only release)
Awards
Golden Globe Award: Best Original Song — Winner (2007)
Grammy Award: Best Song Written for Visual Media — Nominee (2008)
PERSONNEL
Prince – vocals, all instruments, production
Mixed by Ian Boxill
Mastered by Tom Coyne at Sterling Sound
PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS
US cardboard sleeve promo
Japan slimline jewel case promo
Warner Bros. Pictures text sleeve variant
No commercial retail release
WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS The Japanese promo features artwork with penguins from Happy Feet, Prince logo, and bilingual text. US promos typically have simple text sleeves or custom Happy Feet themed designs.
RELATED MATERIAL
Happy Feet (2006 soundtrack)
Planet Earth (2007 album)
Prince soundtrack contributions
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SOURCES Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Discogs • Golden Globe / Grammy records
COPYRIGHT NOTICE All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.
ARTIST — Prince
ARTIST CATEGORY — Prince Singles ARTIST ITEM — The Song Of The Heart (Promo Single)
ARTIST ATTACHMENT — Atlantic / Lava / Warner Bros. Pictures
ARTIST YEAR — 2006
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