Stevie Nicks’ sophomore solo album The Wild Heart solidified her status as a rock superstar following the massive success of Bella Donna. A multi-platinum release filled with mystical rock anthems, it features the chart-topping single “Stand Back,” which includes an uncredited but unmistakable keyboard contribution from Prince. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Stevie Nicks Title: The Wild Heart Date: June 6/10, 1983 Label: Modern Records Format / Type: LP (Vinyl Album) Country: United States Catalogue: 90084 UK Release: June 24, 1983 TRACK LIST Side One Wild Heart If Anyone Falls Gate And Garden Enchanted Nightbird Side Two Stand Back (4:55) I Will Run To You (with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) Nothing Ever Changes Sable On Blonde Beauty And The Beast THE STORY Stevie Nicks drew inspiration from Prince’s “Little Red Corvette.” While recording at SIR Studios in Los Angeles, She contacted Prince, who was working nearby at Sunset Sound, and he contributed a distinctive keyboard/synthesizer part to “Stand Back.” Although uncredited on the original packaging due to label politics, he received a co-writing credit on the track. This remains Prince and Stevie Nicks’ only studio collaboration. CONTEXT & NOTES The Wild Heart peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200, was certified 2× Platinum in the US, and produced major hits including “Stand Back” (Top 5). The album showcases Nicks’ signature mystical, gypsy-rock style with contributions from Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Mick Fleetwood, and others. It continues to be celebrated as a cornerstone of 1980s rock. HARTS Billboard 200: Peak #5 UK Albums Chart: Peak #28 PERSONNEL Musicians Stevie Nicks – lead vocals, backing vocals Prince – keyboards (uncredited on “Stand Back”) Additional key players: Waddy Wachtel (guitar), Steve Lukather (guitar), Russ Kunkel (drums), Lori Perry & Sharon Celani (backing vocals), and many more Production Produced by Jimmy Iovine Engineered by Shelly Yakus Mixed and mastered by various engineers including Greg Edwards and Stephen Marcussen PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS Dramatic front cover with three ethereal images of Stevie Nicks in flowing black cloaks and dramatic pink/magenta lighting Hand-tinted photography and mystical design concept Back cover features a beautiful trio portrait with handwritten dedication Inner sleeves include extensive credits, thanks, and group photos WHAT THE SLEEVE / CLIPPING SHOWS Front Cover: Stevie Nicks in three dramatic poses against a dark background — seated in a cloak, standing with outstretched hand, and standing with hand on chest — with pink script title and heart-shaped “The Wild Heart” logo. Back Cover: Sepia-toned photo of Stevie with two women, handwritten pink dedication text (“Don’t blame it on me…”), and full tracklist with production credits. Inner Sleeve: Group photo of Stevie and bandmates with personal thanks and dedications; the other spread features detailed personnel, studio credits, and more photos. SINGLES RELEASED Stand Back (with Prince contribution) b/w Garbo RELATED MATERIAL Stevie Nicks – Bella Donna (1981) Prince – “Little Red Corvette” (inspiration source) 2016 Deluxe Edition (2CD with bonus tracks and alternate versions) SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, Billboard, Rhino Records, original album artwork All album artwork, photographs, labels, 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

Bold 1981 cover story and in-depth interview with Prince in Black Echoes, during the height of his controversial Dirty Mind era. PUBLICATION: Date: June 6, 1981 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Cover + Interior Feature Title: Digging the dirt with Prince / Dirty Mind Games THE STORY Black Echoes puts Prince on the cover with a striking, provocative photo of him shirtless in bed wearing a chain. Inside, journalist Stephanie Calman conducts a candid interview exploring Prince’s music, image, sexuality, and artistic philosophy. The piece delves into the themes of his Dirty Mind album and his boundary-pushing persona. CONTEXT AND NOTES This feature appeared as Prince was rapidly gaining attention in the UK black music scene. The Dirty Mind album (1980) and its explicit content made him a controversial figure, and Black Echoes (a leading Black music paper) gave him major coverage. The playful yet edgy tone of the article perfectly captured the provocative nature of Prince’s early 1980s work FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Era: Dirty Mind / Controversy Breakthrough (1981) Tone: Sensational, intimate, probing Photography: Provocative shirtless photo of Prince on the cover + striking close-up portrait insid “Digging the dirt with Prince” RELATED MATERIAL Prince (June 6, 1981) “Some day your Prince will come” – Feature – Melody Maker (UK) Also see tabs at the foot of this post. All magazine scans, photographs 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.

A vibrant and funky album showcasing Candy Dulfer’s signature smooth saxophone grooves and soulful energy. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Candy Dulfer Label: Eagle Records Date: 2003 Catalogue: ER 20009-2 Format: CD Album Country: United States THE STORY Right In My Soul is the 2003 studio album by Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer. The album continues her trademark blend of smooth jazz, funk, and soul, featuring strong melodies, catchy grooves, and her expressive alto saxophone playing throughout. CONTEXT & NOTES Released on Eagle Records, this album includes a mix of original compositions and covers. It features several collaborations with songwriters George Stewart and Jon Kingsley Hall. Bonus tracks include remixes and additional songs, appealing to both smooth jazz and funk audiences. TRACK LIST My Love Let Me Show You Right In My Soul Power To The People It's My Life Everyday People Play A Little Game Finsbury Park, Café 67 Freak Out December Valdez In The Country What's In Your Head (Single Edit) Let Me Show You (JHQ Drum 'n Bass Mix) Lost And Gone PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Standard CD jewel case Modern 2003 design with high-contrast photography WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Front cover features a striking close-up portrait of Candy Dulfer with saxophone elements and bold title text. Clean, stylish design typical of early 2000s jazz/funk releases. RELATED MATERIAL Candy Dulfer – Saxuality (1991) Hans & Candy Dulfer – Dulfer & Dulfer (2002) SOURCES Discogs, 45cat, Wikipedia COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album 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.

A bold, high-impact promotional advert for Prince’s double album 1999 and the breakthrough single “Little Red Corvette,” positioning him as a revolutionary force changing the face of rock. SOURCE DETAILS Publication / Format: WEA Records Promotional Advert (likely placed in music magazines) Date: 1983 (during the 1999 campaign) Country: United States / International Section / Pages: Full-page promotional advertisement THE STORY This striking advert promotes the special-priced double album 1999 alongside the hit single “Little Red Corvette.” It boldly declares Prince is “Changing The Face And Taste Of Rock” and “Knocking Down The Myths,” highlighting his rapid rise from underground buzz to mainstream success and media dominance (including his Rolling Stone cover). This promotional advert captures Prince at the exact moment he crossed from cult figure to mainstream phenomenon. Designed to push both the 1999 double album and the single “Little Red Corvette,” the ad frames Prince as a myth‑breaker — someone “changing the face and taste of rock” and selling millions while defying every expectation placed on a Black artist in early‑80s rock culture, using an image created by Allen Beaulieu Photography CONTEXT & NOTES Released during the peak of the 1999 album campaign, this advert captures Prince just before his full explosion into global superstardom. “Little Red Corvette” became his first Top 10 pop hit and helped break him into the MTV era. The dramatic Allen Beaulieu portrait and confident copy reflect the growing mystique and commercial momentum surrounding Prince in 1983. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Promotional advert for 1999 album & “Little Red Corvette” single Era: 1983 – 1999 breakthrough period Tone: Bold, defiant, and celebratory Photography: Dramatic black-and-white portrait of Prince Audience: Record buyers, music press, and retailers WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS A full-page advert with a powerful close-up portrait of Prince, large bold typography announcing the 1999 double album and “Little Red Corvette,” and promotional copy emphasising his myth-breaking success and cultural impact. Classic early-80s Warner Bros. promotional design. RELATED MATERIAL For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All magazine 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.

A hometown review in the Star Tribune by Jon Bream of Prince’s double album 1999, praising its danceable grooves and sexual energy while noting its lyrical and conceptual complexity that can “muddle the brain,” positioning it as another bold step from the 24-year-old Minneapolis artist. Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis Star and Tribune) Date: Sunday, November 28, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Record Reviews Title: Prince’s new album motivates body, muddles brain THE STORY Jon Bream reviews 1999 as a rapturous dance record with four sides of rhythms, funk, and Prince’s one-man-band approach. He highlights the irrepressibility of the music, Prince’s synthesizer mastery, and the album’s blend of party energy with deeper, sometimes confusing themes. The review acknowledges Prince’s growth since Dirty Mind and Controversy while discussing the balance between bodily motivation and intellectual challenge. CONTEXT AND NOTES This review appeared shortly after the October 1982 release of 1999, Prince’s breakthrough double album that propelled him to superstardom. As a hometown critic, Jon Bream had followed Prince’s career closely, providing valuable local perspective on his rapid artistic evolution during the 1999 Tour era. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Album review of 1999 (Warner Bros.) Era: 1999 era (1982) Tone: Appreciative of the grooves with thoughtful critique of the denser elements Photography: Small portrait of Prince Visual Motifs: Standard newspaper record review column layout WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Hometown critical take on Prince’s major 1982 breakthrough album Recognition of his dance-floor power alongside the album’s conceptual ambitions Snapshot of 1999 as both accessible party music and more challenging work RELATED MATERIAL For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. All magazine scans, photographs 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.

A warm father-and-daughter collaboration album showcasing the distinctive saxophone styles of Hans and Candy Dulfer. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Hans & Candy Dulfer Label: Eagle Records Date: 2002 Catalogue: WK 24345 Format: CD Album Country: United States THE STORY Dulfer & Dulfer is a collaborative studio album by Dutch saxophonists Hans Dulfer and his daughter Candy Dulfer. Released in 2002, the album showcases their shared love of funk, jazz, and groove-based music, with both artists contributing their distinctive saxophone styles. CONTEXT & NOTES This project highlights the musical bond between father and daughter. Hans Dulfer, a veteran tenor saxophonist, teams up with Candy, already an established international artist. The album mixes upbeat funk tracks with smoother, jazz-infused moments. TRACK LIST Big Breakdown Bumrush Hands In The Air Move Your Money Modular Modular (Groove Reprise) Ooh Let's Go! Indian Vibes Sambastic Got Soul Triphoppin' With Hans Triphoppin' With Candy Cool Criminal Tribute PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Standard CD jewel case 2002 Eagle Records artwork featuring Hans and Candy Dulfer RELATED MATERIAL Candy Dulfer – Saxuality (1991) Candy Dulfer – Right In My Soul (2003) SOURCES Discogs, 45cat, Wikipedia COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album 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.

A hometown album review in The Minneapolis Star by Jon Bream examining Prince’s provocative third album Dirty Mind, praising its musical maturity and standout tracks while noting the explicit lyrics and album cover that make it unlikely for mainstream radio airplay. Publication: The Minneapolis Star Date: Tuesday, November 18, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Music / Album Reviews Title: Prince’s new ‘Dirty Mind’ album unlikely to find a band on radio THE STORY Jon Bream reviews Dirty Mind as a bold, maturing work from the 20-year-old Minneapolis artist. He highlights the controversial bikini-briefs album cover and explicit themes (including incest in “Sister”), but praises tracks like “When You Were Mine,” “Do It All Night,” “Uptown,” and “Partyup.” The review acknowledges Prince’s multi-instrumental talent and genre-blending style (new wave, funk, pop) while noting the album’s challenges for commercial radio. CONTEXT AND NOTES Published in Prince’s hometown paper shortly after the album’s October 1980 release, this review reflects local pride mixed with acknowledgment of the controversy. It captures the tension between Prince’s artistic boldness and commercial expectations at the start of the Dirty Mind era and tour. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: In-depth hometown album review Era: Early Dirty Mind era (1980) Tone: Balanced — appreciative of the music with frank discussion of the controversy Photography: Large black & white photo of Prince (provocative album cover reference) Visual Motifs: Classic newspaper music column with prominent headline and photo WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Early local critical perspective on Dirty Mind from Minneapolis Recognition of Prince’s talent alongside the radio and commercial challenges posed by its explicit content Snapshot of the hometown reaction to his boundary-pushing phase RELATED MATERIAL For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. All magazine scans, photographs 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. Dirty Mind is Prince’s third studio album, released in October 1980. A daring, raw, and sexually explicit masterpiece, it marked a bold artistic leap and established Prince as one of the most provocative and innovative artists of his generation. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 8, 1980 Catalogue: BSK 3478 Format: LP Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY Dirty Mind is a short, explosive album that fully embraces funk, new wave, and rock influences. Recorded quickly at his home studio in Orono, Minnesota (credited as “Somewhere in Uptown”), the album features Prince playing nearly all instruments himself. The songs are direct, explicit, and full of attitude, tackling themes of sex, freedom, and rebellion with a punk-like energy. CONTEXT & NOTES Coming less than a year after his previous album, Dirty Mind shocked many with its explicit content and minimalist sound. Though it received mixed commercial response at the time, it is now regarded as one of Prince’s most important and influential records, laying the groundwork for his revolutionary 1980s output. TRACK LIST Side One Dirty Mind (4:11) When You Were Mine (3:44) Do It All Night (3:42) Gotta Broken Heart Again (2:13) Side Two Uptown (5:30) Head (4:40) Sister (1:33) Partyup (4:24) PERSONNEL Musicians Prince — all vocals and instruments (except where noted) Dr. Fink — synthesizer on “Dirty Mind” and “Head” Lisa Coleman — vocals on “Head”, keyboards and background vocals on “Partyup” (uncredited) Production Prince — producer, arranger, remixer Jamie Starr — engineer (Prince pseudonym) Mic Guzauski — remixer Bob Mockler — remixer Ron Garrett — assistant Bernie Grundman — mastering (A&M Records) Allen Beaulieu — photography Bob Cavallo, Joe Ruffalo, Steve Fargnoli — personal management Special Thanks "Special thanks to God, Jamie and Steve, Fink, Bobby Z., Andre, Dez, Lisa, Gayle, Russ Thyret, Mo Ostin, Tom Draper, Cortez T. and the 'baddest promotion staff around'; Fred Moultrie, Lee Phillips, Bob and Joe, Cynthia Horner, Kim, Nick, Debbie Dominico, Rob Marcher, Fred Lapin, Dave, Chip, Paul and Steve M., Mena, Joni and U." PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Iconic black-and-white cover photo of Prince in a trench coat and bandana Minimalist design with bold pink lettering Striking and controversial visual identity WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS The front cover shows a bare-chested Prince wearing an open trench coat, bandana, and dark underwear, staring directly at the camera with a provocative expression. The bold pink “Prince” logo dominates the top. The image perfectly captured the album’s raw, rebellious, and sexually charged attitude. CHARTS America Country: Chart | Entry Date | Peak Position | Weeks in Chart USA: Billboard Top LP’s & Tapes | 8 Nov. 1980 | 45 | 31 USA: Billboard Soul LPs | 8 Nov. 1980 | 7 | 32 USA: The Billboard 200 | 14 May 2016 | 56 (R) | 2 SINGLES RELEASED “Uptown” (b/w “Crazy You”) “Dirty Mind” (b/w “When We’re Dancing Close and Slow”) “Do It All Night” (UK only) “Head” (promo only) “When You Were Mine” (12" promo only) Dirty Mind received widespread praise from critics. Simon Reynolds noted its rave reception, with rock writers hailing Prince as a genre-blending, gender-bending, and race-bridging savior of modern music. Barney Hoskyns called it “the glam-funk Let’s Get It On” in his New Musical Express review. Ken Tucker of Rolling Stone observed Prince’s shift from the romantic tone of his earlier albums to a liberating lewdness, mixing provocative wordplay with simple, catchy melodies over an electric sound. He praised Prince’s effortless delivery, blending Smokey Robinson’s sweetness with Richard Pryor’s raw humor, calling the record “cool music dealing with hot emotions” and, at its best, “positively filthy.” In The Village Voice, Robert Christgau compared the metallic textures and drum patterns to Funkadelic and the Rolling Stones, noting Prince’s falsetto linked him to the “love-man” tradition but with a bolder eroticism. Retrospective reviews, like Jim Green’s in The Trouser Press Guide to New Wave Records, also celebrated the album’s catchy tunes, witty lyrics, strong production, and Prince’s signature falsetto—provided the overt sexuality doesn’t turn listeners away. SOURCES Prince Vault, The Beautiful Ones (2019), Discogs, Warner Bros. archives. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album 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.

The original Los Angeles Times feature profile by Dennis Hunt presenting Prince as far more than the provocative image of Dirty Mind, exploring his childhood influences, extreme shyness, family background, one-man studio genius, and the personal roots of his sexually explicit lyrics. Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: Sunday, December 21, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Faces / Music Feature Title: Prince: More Than Just a ‘Dirty Mind’ THE STORY The in-depth piece includes a large portrait of Prince and extensive quotes from a phone interview conducted while he was in Charleston, S.C. It covers his precocious reading of his mother’s spicy novels, the explicit content of Dirty Mind (notably “Sister”), his multi-instrumental self-production, stage persona (bikini underwear), family struggles, racial heritage, and his recent decision to engage with the media to help audiences understand the album. It contrasts his offstage shyness with his bold artistic expression. CONTEXT AND NOTES This is the original source article for the widely syndicated Dennis Hunt profile that appeared in multiple newspapers around December 21–26, 1980. Published during the Dirty Mind Tour, it marks one of Prince’s most revealing early interviews as he began opening up to the press to support the album’s promotion and combat misconceptions. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Major in-depth interview and profile Era: Dirty Mind Tour (1980) Tone: Revealing, empathetic, and appreciative of his complexity Photography: Large black & white portrait of Prince in a trench coat Visual Motifs: Prominent “Faces” section layout with bold headline and accompanying photo WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The definitive early national profile that shaped much of the coverage of Prince’s Dirty Mind era Rare personal insights directly from Prince on his life, music, and public image The shy artist vs. provocative performer duality that became central to his mythology Dirty Mind is Prince’s third studio album, released in October 1980. A daring, raw, and sexually explicit masterpiece, it marked a bold artistic leap and established Prince as one of the most provocative and innovative artists of his generation. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 8, 1980 Catalogue: BSK 3478 Format: LP Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY Dirty Mind is a short, explosive album that fully embraces funk, new wave, and rock influences. Recorded quickly at his home studio in Orono, Minnesota (credited as “Somewhere in Uptown”), the album features Prince playing nearly all instruments himself. The songs are direct, explicit, and full of attitude, tackling themes of sex, freedom, and rebellion with a punk-like energy. CONTEXT & NOTES Coming less than a year after his previous album, Dirty Mind shocked many with its explicit content and minimalist sound. Though it received mixed commercial response at the time, it is now regarded as one of Prince’s most important and influential records, laying the groundwork for his revolutionary 1980s output. TRACK LIST Side One Dirty Mind (4:11) When You Were Mine (3:44) Do It All Night (3:42) Gotta Broken Heart Again (2:13) Side Two Uptown (5:30) Head (4:40) Sister (1:33) Partyup (4:24) PERSONNEL Musicians Prince — all vocals and instruments (except where noted) Dr. Fink — synthesizer on “Dirty Mind” and “Head” Lisa Coleman — vocals on “Head”, keyboards and background vocals on “Partyup” (uncredited) Production Prince — producer, arranger, remixer Jamie Starr — engineer (Prince pseudonym) Mic Guzauski — remixer Bob Mockler — remixer Ron Garrett — assistant Bernie Grundman — mastering (A&M Records) Allen Beaulieu — photography Bob Cavallo, Joe Ruffalo, Steve Fargnoli — personal management Special Thanks "Special thanks to God, Jamie and Steve, Fink, Bobby Z., Andre, Dez, Lisa, Gayle, Russ Thyret, Mo Ostin, Tom Draper, Cortez T. and the 'baddest promotion staff around'; Fred Moultrie, Lee Phillips, Bob and Joe, Cynthia Horner, Kim, Nick, Debbie Dominico, Rob Marcher, Fred Lapin, Dave, Chip, Paul and Steve M., Mena, Joni and U." PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Iconic black-and-white cover photo of Prince in a trench coat and bandana Minimalist design with bold pink lettering Striking and controversial visual identity WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS The front cover shows a bare-chested Prince wearing an open trench coat, bandana, and dark underwear, staring directly at the camera with a provocative expression. The bold pink “Prince” logo dominates the top. The image perfectly captured the album’s raw, rebellious, and sexually charged attitude. CHARTS America Country: Chart | Entry Date | Peak Position | Weeks in Chart USA: Billboard Top LP’s & Tapes | 8 Nov. 1980 | 45 | 31 USA: Billboard Soul LPs | 8 Nov. 1980 | 7 | 32 USA: The Billboard 200 | 14 May 2016 | 56 (R) | 2 SINGLES RELEASED “Uptown” (b/w “Crazy You”) “Dirty Mind” (b/w “When We’re Dancing Close and Slow”) “Do It All Night” (UK only) “Head” (promo only) “When You Were Mine” (12" promo only) Dirty Mind received widespread praise from critics. Simon Reynolds noted its rave reception, with rock writers hailing Prince as a genre-blending, gender-bending, and race-bridging savior of modern music. Barney Hoskyns called it “the glam-funk Let’s Get It On” in his New Musical Express review. Ken Tucker of Rolling Stone observed Prince’s shift from the romantic tone of his earlier albums to a liberating lewdness, mixing provocative wordplay with simple, catchy melodies over an electric sound. He praised Prince’s effortless delivery, blending Smokey Robinson’s sweetness with Richard Pryor’s raw humor, calling the record “cool music dealing with hot emotions” and, at its best, “positively filthy.” In The Village Voice, Robert Christgau compared the metallic textures and drum patterns to Funkadelic and the Rolling Stones, noting Prince’s falsetto linked him to the “love-man” tradition but with a bolder eroticism. Retrospective reviews, like Jim Green’s in The Trouser Press Guide to New Wave Records, also celebrated the album’s catchy tunes, witty lyrics, strong production, and Prince’s signature falsetto—provided the overt sexuality doesn’t turn listeners away. SOURCES Prince Vault, The Beautiful Ones (2019), Discogs, Warner Bros. archives. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album 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.

Stevie Nicks releases “Stand Back” as the lead single from The Wild Heart, featuring an uncredited synthesizer performance by Prince. The single becomes one of her signature solo tracks, reaching No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Artist: Stevie Nicks Title: Stand Back Release Date: May 19, 1983 Label: Modern Records Format: 7" Single / 12" Single Catalogue Number: (varies by region) Country: United States / United Kingdom and EU Length: 4:18 (single edit) / 4:48 (album version) TRACK LISTING Side A Stand Back – 4:18 (single edit) Writer: Stevie Nicks Producer: Jimmy Iovine ℗ 1983 Modern Records Side B Garbo Writer: Stevie Nicks Producer: Jimmy Iovine ℗ 1983 Modern Records THE STORY BEHIND IT Nicks has often told the story of how she wrote "Stand Back". She wrote it on the day of her marriage to Kim Anderson on January 29, 1983. The newlyweds were driving up to San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara when Prince's song "Little Red Corvette" came on the radio. Nicks started humming along to the melody, especially inspired by the lush synthesizers on the song. The couple retrieved a tape recorder and Nicks recorded the demo in the honeymoon suite that night. Later, when Nicks went into the studio to record the song, she called Prince and told him the story of how she wrote the song to his melody. On the night of February 8, 1983, Prince came to the studio and played synthesizers on it, although his contribution is uncredited on the album. He and Nicks did agree however to split the publishing royalties on the song 50-50. Then, she says, "he just got up and left as if the whole thing happened in a dream. SLEEVE DETAILS Sleeve Type: Glossy portrait sleeve featuring Stevie Nicks in monochrome against a black background Photography: Studio portrait of Stevie Nicks, chin resting on hand, lit dramatically to highlight facial features Design: Stylised typography with “Stevie Nicks” in elongated script and a small heart motif containing “Stand Back” Variants: UK 12″ edition used the same portrait with alternate cropping and added “Wild Heart” track TRACK LISTING UK/European (with an additional track) A Stand Back 4:47 B1 Garbo 3:28 B2 Wild Heart 6:07 SLEEVE DETAIL US release A Stand Back (Long Version) 4:47 B Stand Back (Short Version) 4:18 “He just got up and left as if the whole thing happened in a dream.” — Stevie Nicks on Prince’s studio visit RELEASE PRESENTATION The US release featured a standard picture sleeve. The UK 12" edition introduced a different glossy sleeve and added “Wild Heart.” A US promotional 12" was issued to radio with a full‑colour sleeve containing mono and stereo versions of the album mix. OTHER FORMATS UK 12" single with “Wild Heart” US promotional 12" (mono/stereo) 2007 remix single “Stand Back – Remixes” RECEPTION Billboard described Nicks’ “quirky, stylized singing and moody lyrics” as being “set to a crisp dance beat, complete with synthesizers and pulsing bass line.” Cash Box called the single “both familiar and challenging listening,” combining Nicks’ traditional “vamp posture” with contemporary dance‑music elements. CONTEXT AND NOTES “Stand Back” became a staple of Nicks’ live shows from 1983 onward and later entered Fleetwood Mac’s touring setlists beginning in 1987. Its hybrid of electronic drums, Oberheim synthesizers, and Nicks’ stylised vocals positioned it as a defining moment in her solo catalogue. CHART PERFORMANCE Country: United States Peak Position: No. 5 (Billboard Hot 100), No. 2 (Mainstream Rock) MUSIC VIDEOS Two music videos were filmed for “Stand Back.” The first, known as the “Scarlett Version,” was a lavish Gone With the Wind‑inspired production directed by Brian Grant. Nicks rejected the final cut, feeling she appeared unflatteringly on camera. This version later appeared with commentary on the Crystal Visions DVD. The lyrics from the third verse of "Vogue", by Madonna, coincidentally mention the same first three people — Garbo, Marlene Dietrich and Marilyn Monroe (with the second and third names flipped) as that which is depicted in the lyrics of "Garbo". 2007 REMIX SINGLE The song was remixed and released again as a single on August 28, 2007, to promote the compilation Crystal Visions – The Very Best of Stevie Nicks. This release reached number two on the US Dance Club Songs chart and number one on the Hot Dance Single Sales chart. Track Listing and Formats Stand Back (Tracy Takes You Home Mix) – 11:26 Stand Back (Tracy Takes You Home Dub) – 11:34 Stand Back (Tracy Takes You Home Mixshow) – 6:53 Stand Back (Ralphi’s Beefy Retro Mix) – 11:12 Stand Back (Ralphi’s Beefy Retro Edit) – 7:30 Stand Back (Morgan Page Vox) – 7:02 Stand Back (Morgan Page Dub) – 7:01 Personnel Stevie Nicks – vocals Sharon Celani – background vocals Lori Perry-Nicks – background vocals Waddy Wachtel – guitar David Williams – guitar Steve Lukather – guitar Sandy Stewart – synthesizer (possibly credit only) Prince - Oberheim OB-8, Roland Jupiter-8 and Oberheim OB-X synthesizers, Oberheim DMX programming David Bluefield – Oberheim OB-Xa synthesizer and Oberheim DMX programming Marvin Caruso – drums Russ Kunkel – drum overdubs Bobbye Hall – percussion Ian Wallace – percussion SOURCES Discogs 45cat BBC Official Charts Wikipedia All artwork, photographs 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.

A short entertainment brief noting that Prince was filming “Purple Rain” last week on Hennepin Ave. in Minneapolis, while also mentioning Andre Cymone’s recent chart success and production work (including a group positioned as a counterpart to Vanity 6). Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune (Star Tribune) Date: Sunday, November 13, 1983 Country: United States Section: Entertainment / In the wings column THE STORY T he item reports that Prince was actively shooting scenes for Purple Rain the previous week on Hennepin Avenue — one of the key locations used in the film. It appears alongside news about Andre Cymone (a former Prince bandmate and collaborator) producing Evelyn “Champagne” King’s new album and launching a girl group called The Girls, described as “Cymone’s answer to Prince’s Vanity 6.” CONTEXT AND NOTES This clipping confirms that principal photography for Purple Rain was underway by early-to-mid November 1983. Hennepin Avenue (particularly the First Avenue area) was central to the movie’s club scenes. The article shows how Prince’s film project was already generating local buzz just days into shooting. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: On-location filming of Purple Rain Location: Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis Era: Early Purple Rain production (1983) Tone: Casual local news update Photography: None in this clipping WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Concrete evidence that Purple Rain filming had begun the week of November 6–12, 1983 Continued local media interest in Prince’s activities Mention of the competitive/parallel music scene (Andre Cymone’s projects) RELATED MATERIAL Follows the previous November 6 clipping that announced upcoming filming “later this month.” All magazine scans, photographs 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.

Third studio album by Dutch duo Loïs Lane featuring significant contributions from Prince, including co-writing and performing on “Qualified” and “Sex”. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Loïs Lane Title: Precious Release Date: June 9, 1992 (Europe) Label: Polydor Records Format: CD / LP / Cassette Country: Netherlands (initial release) THE STORY The album includes two Prince co-written tracks: “Qualified” (with Kirk Johnson) and a re-recording of “Sex” (with Levi Seacer, Jr.). Prince also played instruments on “I Oh I” and “Crying” and served as executive producer on those tracks. THE STORY Prince contributed to several tracks after meeting the band during the Nude Tour. He co-wrote and played on “Qualified” and “Sex”, and provided uncredited instrumentation and executive production on “I Oh I” and “Crying” TRACK LIST European / Japanese Version I Oh I Qualified The Singer Loneliness Precious Need A Little Space I Love A Woman She Came By Forever Crying Sex Make Way US Version (1993 Reissue) Qualified I Wanna Be Sex I Love A Woman I Oh I Forever Need A Little Space Crying Precious She Came By Make Way PERSONNEL (Prince-related) Prince – instruments (uncredited on some tracks), co-writer, co-producer, executive producer RELATED MATERIAL For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. All album artwork, photographs, labels, 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.

Prince’s managers use the groundbreaking “When Doves Cry” music video as part of a coordinated campaign to promote both the Purple Rain album and film. Publication: Anderson Independent-Mail Date: Sunday, June 10, 1984 Country: United States Location: Anderson, South Carolina Section: Entertainment / Page 2D THE STORY The article highlights Prince appearing on a motorcycle in the six-minute “When Doves Cry” video, which is part of a coordinated campaign by his managers (Bob Cavallo, Joe Ruffalo, and Steve Fargnoli) to sell both the upcoming Purple Rain album and movie. It describes key scenes from the video (bathtub with doves, passionate kiss, motorcycle ride, domestic quarrel, mirror-image dance) and notes the innovative use of rock video for movie promotion. The piece also covers the managers’ background and the $7 million film’s production. CONTEXT AND NOTES This article was published just ten days before the Purple Rain album release (June 20, 1984). “When Doves Cry” was the lead single and became Prince’s first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The video was revolutionary for its artistic direction and lack of a bass line, perfectly capturing the Purple Rain aesthetic and helping build massive anticipation for both the album and the film. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Music video and album/film promotion Era: Purple Rain Era (1984) Tone: Promotional / Feature story Photography: Large black-and-white still from the “When Doves Cry” video showing Prince on a motorcycle (Associated Press Photo) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Dramatic photo of Prince on a motorcycle from the “When Doves Cry” video Detailed description of the video’s cinematic style and key scenes Background on Prince’s management team and their strategy for the Purple Rain project Mention of the upcoming album release and film plans RELATED MATERIAL All magazine scans, photographs 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.