T.C. Ellis (March 12, 1991) Miss Thang - Single US
- GlamSlamEscape
- Mar 12, 1991
- 2 min read
The first single from True Confessions — built, shaped, and supercharged by Prince.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: T.C. Ellis
Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records
Date: March 12, 1991
Catalogue: 0-21770 (12"), 4-21770 / 4-19557 (Cassette), PRO-CD-4785 (CD Promo)
Format: 12" Single, Cassette Single, CD Promo, 12" Promo
Country: United States
THE STORY
Miss Thang was released as the lead single from T.C. Ellis’s debut album True Confessions. Written, produced, and largely performed by Prince, the track introduced Ellis to the public with a strong Minneapolis funk sound typical of early ’90s Paisley Park releases.
CONTEXT & NOTES
This single features an extensive suite of Prince-influenced remixes. It served as the public launch for the True Confessions album. Despite strong promotional support, the single did not chart.
TRACK LIST
12" Single (0-21770)
A1. Miss Thang (The Big Thang Mix) — 5:30
A2. Miss Thang (Vasquez Ice Mix) — 5:37 A3. Miss Thang (Bonus Beats) — 3:25 B1. Miss Thang (The Swang Thang) — 6:10
B2. Miss Thang (Instrumental Mix) — 3:41
Cassette Single (4-19557)
A. Miss Thang (Album Version) — 3:28 B. Excerpts From the Forthcoming Album (Pussycat / Bustin’ / For The Record / Love / Brothers And Sisters (Reprise))
CD Promo (PRO-CD-4785)
Miss Thang (The Big Thang Remix Edit) — 3:33
Miss Thang (The Big Thang Mix) — 5:30
Miss Thang (The Swang Thang) — 6:10
Miss Thang (Vasquez Ice Mix) — 5:37
Miss Thang (Bonus Beats) — 3:25
Miss Thang (Instrumental Mix) — 3:41
12" Promo (PRO-A-4471)
A. Miss Thang (Album Version) — 3:28 B. Miss Thang (Album Version) — 3:28
All Variants
12" Single (0-21770)
Cassette Single (4-21770)
Cassette Single (4-19557)
CD Promo (PRO-CD-4785)
12" Promo (PRO-A-4471)
CHART PERFORMANCE Did not chart
PERSONNEL
T.C. Ellis – vocals
Prince – writer, producer, majority of instruments
PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS
Standard Paisley Park single packaging
Promotional white labels on 12" and CD promos
WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Promotional sleeves are plain with track information. Commercial releases use standard Paisley Park design.
RELATED MATERIAL
T.C. Ellis – True Confessions (Album, 1991)
Prince – Various productions for Paisley Park artists (early 1990s)
SOURCES
Prince Vault,
Discogs,
Wikipedia
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