The Pioneer Press has reported that Hamilton creator Lin‑Manuel Miranda and his father, Luis Miranda Jr., have officially joined the upcoming Broadway production of Purple Rain as producers and investors. Their level of creative involvement remains unclear, but the addition of the Mirandas brings major visibility and industry weight to the project as it moves toward its New York debut. The Broadway run is set to begin previews at the Majestic Theatre on March 12, with opening night scheduled for April 12. The musical, first announced in early 2024, adapts the 1984 film that transformed Prince into a global superstar. Its soundtrack became Prince’s first No. 1 album and famously held the top spot for 24 consecutive weeks. Before heading to Broadway, the show premiered at the State Theatre in Minneapolis with a reported budget of $26.5 million. Newcomer Kris Kollins starred in the production, which ran for nearly six weeks and underwent significant changes during previews. The official opening night was shortened by about half an hour, and the premiere drew notable attendees including Dave Pirner, Bobby Z, Spike Lee and Minneapolis legend Cornbread Harris Jr. The Mirandas saw the show shortly before its Minneapolis opening. Luis Miranda Jr. later announced their involvement on X, writing: “Prince gave the world one of the greatest albums ever made, and now that story takes the stage. We can’t wait for you to see it. Next year we’re gonna party like it’s 2027.” The Pioneer Press notes that the Broadway version will differ substantially from the Minneapolis staging. Saheem Ali has replaced Lileana Blain‑Cruz as director, while Peter Duchan has taken over book‑writing duties from Branden Jacobs‑Jenkins. Lead producer Orin Wolf, who previously collaborated with Ali on Buena Vista Social Club, emphasised that Prince’s music remains the driving force behind the reworked production. Wolf said he is eager to see Ali, Duchan, choreographer Ebony Williams and music supervisor Jason Michael Webb build the new version around Prince’s “legendary music,” promising an experience as exciting today as when fans first heard the songs. The article closes by highlighting Miranda’s career achievements, including In the Heights, Hamilton, and his work on Moana, Vivo and Encanto, along with his Tony, Grammy and Pulitzer accolades. All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle 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.

August 28, 2026 – Paisley Park Prince remains TIMELESS. 💜 The official Prince channels today announced a worldwide celebration marking the release of TIMELESS, a landmark album spanning five decades of music, creativity, and legacy. The Global Album Release Party will stream live from Paisley Park at 7 PM EST, inviting fans across the globe to join together in honour of Prince’s enduring artistry. Hosted by DJ Dudley D (@nomusicnoparty), the event welcomes the Prince Fam to celebrate wherever they are — from homes and workplaces to dedicated fan gatherings and listening parties. Tickets for the live stream are available through the official event portal: 👉 events.leapevents.com/event/timeless-global-release-party The announcement emphasises that TIMELESS is “a first‑of‑its‑kind music release from across five decades,” uniting eras and styles that define Prince’s evolution as a visionary artist. The post closes with a promise of more to come later this year, signalling that 2026 will continue to be a year of celebration for the global Prince community.

Rave live review of Prince’s spectacular 1988 performance at Wembley Arena, praising it as one of the greatest shows on earth during the Lovesexy Tour. PUBLICATION: Date: August 6, 1988 Country: United Kingdom Title: PRINCE LIVE SEXY / Possibly The Greatest Show On Earth! Record Mirror celebrated Prince’s Wembley Arena concert with an enthusiastic review describing the show as visually stunning, musically masterful, and theatrically breathtaking. The piece highlights the elaborate stage set, Prince’s energetic performance, his chemistry with dancer Cat, and standout moments including “Housequake,” “Alphabet St.,” “Purple Rain,” and the epic encore “1999.” Reviewer Nancy Culp called it a “complete musical and theatrical piece” and declared it potentially the greatest show on earth. CONTEXT AND NOTES This review captures Prince at the peak of his Lovesexy Tour, one of his most critically acclaimed live periods. The Wembley shows were part of a string of massive European dates where Prince combined high-concept production with raw musical brilliance. The Lovesexy Tour is still regarded by many fans as one of his finest. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Era: Lovesexy Tour (1988) Tone: Ecstatic, hyperbolic, awestruck Photography: Striking shirtless image of Prince with guitar on the cover + multiple live action shots inside “Possibly The Greatest Show On Earth!” All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle 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.

The Good Life was the second single to be released from the album Exodus (first in the USA, where the album was ultimately not released), by The New Power Generation, in North America, United Kingdom, and Europe. The single was re-released in the UK in 1997, following the Platinum People Mix receiving a lot of airplay on Rock FM 97.4, a radio station in the north-west of England. The US edition contained some of the Get Wild remixes included on the UK/European editions of the Get Wild single, which had not previously been released there. The single did not enter the charts in the USA, but reached position 29 in the UK singles chart, It fared better when it was re-released in 1997, reaching number 15. Artist: The New Power Generation Title: The Good Life Label: NPG Country: UK / EU / DE Catalogue: 0061835NPG / 0061515NPG / 0061510NPG / NPG DJ 1 / 0061519NPG Date: August 7, 1995 Format: CD / 12" / 12" Promo / Cassette Tracklist (Cassette): A — The Good Life (Platinum People Edit) (4:12) B — The Good Life (Album Version) (5:48) Tracklist (Maxi-CD): 1 — The Good Life (Platinum People Edit) (4:22) 2 — The Good Life (Platinum People Mix) (6:40) 3 — The Good Life (Dancing Divaz Mix) (6:40) 4 — The Good Life (Bullets Go Bang Remix) (5:14) 5 — The Good Life (Big City Remix) (5:05) 6 — The Good Life (Album Version) (5:48) Tracklist (Single-CD): 1 — The Good Life (Edit) (4:01) 2 — The Good Life (Platinum People Edit) (4:22) Tracklist (12"): A1 — The Good Life (Platinum People Mix) (6:40) A2 — The Good Life (Dancing Divaz Mix) (6:40) B1 — The Good Life (Bullets Go Bang Remix) (5:14) B2 — The Good Life (Big City Remix) (5:05) Tracklist (12" Promo): A — The Good Life (Platinum People Mix) (6:40) B — The Good Life (Dancing Divaz Mix) (6:40) RELEASE HISTORY Released 13 June 1995 (USA), 7 August 1995 (UK), 23 June 1997 (UK reissue). CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS UK: Gallup Singles Chart – Entry 13 Aug. 1995 – Peak 29 – 3 weeks UK: Gallup Singles Chart – Entry 29 Jun. 1997 – Peak 15 – 5 weeks (Daily Mirror London, London, England · Monday, August 14, 1995) SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle 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.

“Girls & Boys” was released as the third single from Prince and the Revolution’s eighth album Parade, four months after the album. Issued in the UK and Europe only to coincide with the 1986 European tour, the single featured an edit of the title track. The B-side “Under The Cherry Moon” was also taken from Parade, while additional tracks on other formats had been released previously. COUNTRY VARIANTS Artist: Prince and the Revolution Title: Girls & Boys Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: W8586 / W8586P / W8586F / SAM 304 / W8586T / W8586TW Date: August 4, 1986 Format: 7", 7" Shaped Picture Disc, 7" Gatefold Double Pack, 12", 12" with Poster Tracklist (UK 7" – W8586): A — Girls & Boys (Edit) (3:27) B — Under The Cherry Moon (2:57) - cardboard sleeve - paper sleeve - blue label - gold label - silver label Tracklist (UK 7" Shaped Picture Disc – W8586P): A — Girls & Boys (Edit) (3:27) B — Under The Cherry Moon (2:57) Tracklist (UK 7" Gatefold Double Pack – W8586F / SAM 304): 1A — Girls & Boys (Edit) (3:27) 1B — Under The Cherry Moon (2:57) 2A — She’s Always In My Hair (3:27) 2B — 17 Days (3:54) Tracklist (UK 12" – W8586T): A1 — Girls & Boys (LP Version) (5:30) A2 — Under The Cherry Moon (2:57) B — Erotic City (“Make Love Not War Erotic City Come Alive”) (7:24) Tracklist (UK 12" with Poster – W8586TW): A1 — Girls & Boys (LP Version) (5:30) A2 — Under The Cherry Moon (2:57) B — Erotic City (“Make Love Not War Erotic City Come Alive”) (7:24) RECORDING Recorded on July 8, 1985 at Washington Avenue Warehouse, Minneapolis. STYLE & THEMES A funk track featuring both live electronic drumming and the Linn LM-1 drum machine, with a distinctive guitar hook. It includes a French spoken section by Marie-France Drouin and an early short rap by Prince. The lyrics reference characters similar to those in the film Under the Cherry Moon. TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES • Girls & Boys — Features saxophone by Eric Leeds (his first official Prince single appearance), trumpet by Atlanta Bliss, and background vocals from Wendy & Lisa, Susannah Melvoin and Sheila E. • Under The Cherry Moon — Album version from Parade. • She’s Always In My Hair / 17 Days — Previously released tracks included on the double 7-inch pack. • Erotic City — 1984 track originally issued as the B-side to “Let’s Go Crazy,” included on the 12-inch. RELEASE HISTORY Released in the UK and Europe on August 4, 1986. Not issued as a single in the United States (where it appeared as the B-side to “Anotherloverholenyohead”). The shaped picture disc was released to coincide with the Wembley Arena concerts. CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS Reached number 11 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart. Additional peaks included number 10 in Belgium and Finland, number 12 in the Netherlands, number 27 in West Germany and number 38 in France. PERSONNEL Prince — lead and backing vocals, Roland G-707 electric guitar, Roland GR-700 guitar synthesizer, synthesizers, finger cymbals Lisa Coleman — synthesizers, backing vocals Wendy Melvoin — electric guitar, backing vocals Dr. Fink — synthesizers Brown Mark — bass guitar Bobby Z. — Simmons SDSV, Linn LM-1 Sheila E. — backing vocals Eric Leeds — baritone saxophone Atlanta Bliss — trumpet Susannah Melvoin — backing vocals Marie-France Drouin — vocals in French Clare Fischer — orchestral arrangements PRODUCTION Produced by Prince Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records Catalogue numbers: • W8586 (UK 7") • W8586P (UK 7" Shaped Picture Disc) • W8586F / SAM 304 (UK 7" Gatefold Double Pack) • W8586T (UK 12") • W8586TW (UK 12" with Poster) Notes: The music video combined clips from the film Under the Cherry Moon with separately shot footage of the Revolution, including Susannah Melvoin. SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle 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.

Prince’s powerful title track from the Welcome 2 America album paired with a previously unreleased live medley of “Dreamer / Welcome 2 America,” issued as a limited-edition gold 7" single. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince Title: Welcome 2 America Date: July 28, 2021 Label: NPG Records / Legacy / The Prince Estate Format / Type: Vinyl, 7", Single, Limited Edition, Gold Country: France Catalogue: 19439874867 Side A Welcome 2 America (5:24) Side B Dreamer / Welcome 2 America (Live at The Forum, May 14, 2011) (6:12) THE STORY Released on July 28, 2021 as part of the Welcome 2 America album campaign, this limited gold 7" single features the studio version of the title track on the A-side and a powerful live medley recorded at The Forum in Los Angeles on the B-side. Limited to 7,500 copies worldwide. CONTEXT & NOTES This single highlights two versions of the socially conscious title track — the studio recording and a live performance from the Welcome 2 America Tour. The gold vinyl pressing and elegant packaging make it a highly collectible item from the 2021 reissue campaign. PERSONNEL Side A (Studio) Prince – vocals, guitar, keyboards Tal Wilkenfeld – bass Chris Coleman – drums Mr. Hayes – keyboards, percussion, co-producer Shelby J., Liv Warfield, Elisa Fiorillo – vocals Side B (Live) Prince – vocals, guitar New Power Generation members (Ida Nielsen, John Blackwell, Cassandra O’Neal, Renato Neto, etc.) PRODUCTION Produced, Arranged, Composed and Performed by Prince Side B recorded live at The Forum, Los Angeles – May 14, 2011 CHARTS Weekly Charts N/A (Limited Single Release) PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS Limited Edition Gold Vinyl (7,500 copies) Picture sleeve with Prince in top hat and heart graphic Elegant black and gold design SOURCES Official Prince Estate / Legacy release information, Discogs, and sleevographia2 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.

Sister Fate was the first single to be released from Sheila E.’s second album Romance 1600, released four weeks before the album. The single contained an edit (removing an instrumental coda), an extended version, and an instrumental version of the track. The 12" single included a previously-unreleased track, Save The People, which contained no input by Prince. The single was released in North America and Germany. The single did not enter the US Billboard Pop Chart, but reached number 36 on the Billboard Black Singles Chart. Prince appeared in the Sister Fate video promoting the single, although his appearance was taken directly from the Raspberry Beret video, and did not contain any new footage. COUNTRY VARIANTS Artist: Sheila E. Title: Sister Fate Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Country: USA Catalogue: 9 28955-7 Date: 26 July 1985 Format: 7" Single Tracklist (12"): A — Sister Fate (Extended Version) (5:48) B — Save The People Cat : USA: 9 20359-0 A Tracklist (12" Promo): A — Sister Fate (Edit) (3:37) B — Sister Fate (Edit) (3:37) Cat : USA: PRO-A-2335 Tracklist (7"): A — Sister Fate (Edit) (3:37) B — Sister Fate (Instrumental) (3:37) Tracklist (7" Promo): A — Sister Fate (Edit) (3:37) B — Sister Fate (Edit) (3:37) Cat : USA: 7-28955 RELEASE HISTORY Released: 26 July 1985 Related album: Romance 1600 Label(s): Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Non‑Album track(s): • Sister Fate (Edit) (3:37) • Sister Fate (Extended Version) (5:48) • Sister Fate (Instrumental) (3:37) CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS America USA: Billboard Bubbling Under The Hot 100 Singles Chart Entry Date: 3 Aug. 1985 Peak Position: 102 Weeks in Chart: 1 USA: Billboard Black Singles Chart Entry Date: 10 Aug. 1985 Peak Position: 36 Weeks in Chart: 11 SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle 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.

Classic Rock Magazine (Louder) reports on the creation of Marc Bolan’s 1971 classic Get It On, its chart success, its musical inspirations, and the song’s direct influence on Prince — twice. The article includes Bolan’s own 1971 reflections on the track, session details from Trident Studios, and the song’s later reintroduction to new audiences. Classic Rock Magazine (via LouderSound) published a new feature on 13 July 2026 exploring the story behind Marc Bolan’s 1971 T. Rex classic Get It On, the band’s only major US hit and one of the defining singles of the glam‑rock era. The article contrasts Bolan’s earlier single Hot Love — half of which is simply the repeated “La, la, la” refrain — with the sophistication and vivid imagery of Get It On, released on 2 July 1971. Bolan drew inspiration from Chuck Berry’s Little Queenie, even echoing the ad‑libbed line “...and meanwhile, I’m still thinking” as the track fades out. Recorded at Trident Studios in London and produced by Tony Visconti, the session featured notable contributors: Rick Wakeman performing piano glissandos for £9, Ian McDonald (King Crimson) layering four saxophone tracks, and Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan (The Turtles) providing backing vocals. The single became the sound of summer 1971, spending four weeks at No.1 in the UK and reaching No.10 in the USA, where it was retitled Bang A Gong (Get It On) due to an existing song with the same name. The feature notes how the 1985 cover by The Power Station reintroduced Bolan’s song to a new generation, though Bolan himself never lived to see it, having passed in 1977 at age 29. His legacy, the article argues, is secured by the golden run of early‑70s singles — with Get It On standing as one of his most accomplished works. Crucially for Prince fans, LouderSound highlights that Get It On served as a template for Prince’s 1991 hit Cream, not only melodically but lyrically: Bolan’s “you’re dirty‑sweet and you’re my girl” mirrors Prince’s “you’re filthy‑cute and baby you know it.” The article adds that Prince repeated the homage again on Peach, underscoring Bolan’s lasting influence on him. The feature closes with Bolan’s own 1971 comment to Record Mirror: “I honestly believe Get It On was one of the best things I’ve ever done. The only kind of criticism I’m going to accept about it is that if someone can say, ‘Well, that’s out of tune or the guitar work is crap.’ OK, but I know it isn’t.” for more about Marc Bolan see our website Glam Slam Boogie

The Most Beautiful Boy In The World is a single by Mayte released in 1994 as part of a plan to release different versions of The Most Beautiful Girl In The World by different artists. Like If I Love U 2night, The Most Beautiful Boy In The World was released more than a year prior to her album Child Of The Sun, and therefore no forthcoming album was listed on the single’s artwork. The A‑side was the same version later released on Child Of The Sun. In retrospect, The Most Beautiful Boy In The World can be considered the album’s first single as it was more widely available than the If I Love U 2night single in 1994. The B‑side, ¿Quieres Ser El Más Bello De Este Mundo?, is a Spanish version of the song with the same backing tracks and is not available elsewhere. The single did not enter the charts. COUNTRY VARIANTS Artist: Mayte Title: The Most Beautiful Boy In The World Label: NPG Records Country: Europe / USA Catalogue: USA: 0060465NPG / EUR: 0060469NPG Date: July 22, 1994 Format: CD / Cassette Single Tracklist (CD): Catalogue: USA: 0060465NPG 1 — The Most Beautiful Boy In The World (English Version) (4:30) 2 — ¿Quieres Ser El Más Bello De Este Mundo? (4:30) Tracklist (Cassette): Catalogue: EUR: 0060469NPG A1 — The Most Beautiful Boy In The World (English Version) (4:30) A2 — ¿Quieres Ser El Más Bello De Este Mundo? (4:30) B1 — The Most Beautiful Boy In The World (English Version) (4:30) B2 — ¿Quieres Ser El Más Bello De Este Mundo? (4:30) SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle 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

U Got The Look is the third single to be released from Prince’s ninth album Sign O’ The Times. It was released three and a half months after the album and received a worldwide release. The B‑side, Housequake, was also taken from Sign O’ The Times. The 12" single contained an extended version of the title track and a remix of Housequake. The single reached number 2 on the US Billboard Pop Chart and remained on the chart for 25 weeks. It reached number 11 on the Billboard Black Chart. The single was re‑released as part of the Sign O’ The Times Singles Collection in 2020. COUNTRY VARIANTS Artist: Prince Title: U Got The Look Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Country: USA Catalogue: US: 0‑20727 / PRO‑A‑2771 Date: July 21, 1987 Format: 12" Single Tracklist (12"): Catalogue: US: 0‑20727 A1 — U Got The Look (Long Look) (6:45) A2 — U Got The Look (Single Cut) (3:46) B1 — Housequake (Album Cut) (4:38) B2 — Housequake (7 Minutes MoQuake) (7:15) Tracklist (12" Promo): Catalogue: US: PRO‑A‑2771 A — U Got The Look (Long Look) (6:45) B — U Got The Look (Long Look) (6:45) Notes: Music video filmed in Paris, France; directed by David Hogan; choreographed by Cat Glover. Included in the film Sign “☮” The Times. Features Sheena Easton and Sheila E. Prince credited as Camille for additional vocals. RECORDING Recorded December 21, 1986 at Sunset Sound, Hollywood. STYLE & THEMES Pop rock, funk, electro‑funk, new wave, R&B. TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES • U Got The Look — Album opener on disc two; features Sheena Easton and Sheila E.; Camille vocal credit. • Housequake — Minneapolis funk track; included on Sign O’ The Times. RELEASE HISTORY • July 21, 1987 — US 12" release of U Got The Look b/w Housequake • July 14, 1987 — US 7" single release • 2020 — Re‑released as part of Sign O’ The Times Singles Collection CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS America USA: Billboard Hot 100 — Entry Date: August 29, 1987 — Peak Position: 2 — Weeks: 25 USA: Billboard Hot Black Singles — Entry Date: August 1, 1987 — Peak Position: 11 — Weeks: 14 PERSONNEL Prince — vocals, Fairlight CMI, Prophet VS, electric guitar, Publison IM90 Infernal Machine Sheila E. — Linn LM‑1, cymbals, hi‑hat, cowbells, timbales Sheena Easton — vocals SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle 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

Batdance was the first single released from Prince’s eleventh album Batman (the motion picture soundtrack to the 1989 Tim Burton movie Batman). The B‑side, 200 Balloons, was previously unreleased and not included on the album. Batdance was a last‑minute replacement for a brooding track titled Dance With The Devil, which Prince felt was too dark. Although Dance With The Devil remains unreleased, some of its lyrics appear in the album’s liner notes. TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES • Batdance (The Batmix) — Remix focusing on the chaotic rock section, with electronic distortion and samples. • Batdance (Vicki Vale Mix) — Extended middle section featuring Bruce Wayne/Vicki Vale dialogue. • 200 Balloons — Musical foundation for Batdance; rejected from the film. The track is an amalgam of many musical ideas Prince was exploring at the time. Elements from at least seven songs were incorporated into Batdance: 200 Balloons, We Got The Power, House In Order, Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic, The Future, and Electric Chair. The song also contains extensive dialogue samples from the film, making it one of Prince’s earliest experiments with sampling. Critics noted the track’s chaotic structure and heavy use of samples. Jerry Smith (Music Week) praised its “delicious funky groove,” while Mike Soutar (Smash Hits) described it as “very odd indeed,” highlighting its collage of film dialogue, laughter, and guitar stabs. The music video was filmed on May 27 and May 28, 1989 in Culver City, California. Directed by Albert Magnoli and choreographed by Barry Lather, it featured dancers dressed as multiple Batmen, Jokers, and Vicki Vales. Prince appeared as “Gemini,” a dual‑sided character representing Batman (good) and Joker (evil). The video earned Prince nominations at the 1990 Soul Train Music Awards and the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards. The B‑side 200 Balloons served as the musical blueprint for the main portion of Batdance. It was rejected for the film by Tim Burton and replaced with Trust. Full lyrics from 200 Balloons later appeared in The Batmix. RELEASE HISTORY • July 21, 1989 — Release of the maxi‑single (12"/CD) containing Batdance (The Batmix) / Batdance (Vicki Vale Mix) / 200 Balloons • August 11, 1989 — RIAA platinum certification (1 million units shipped) CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS America USA: Billboard Hot 100 — Entry Date: June 17, 1989 — Peak Position: 1 — Weeks: 18 USA: Billboard Hot Black Singles — Entry Date: June 17, 1989 — Peak Position: 1 — Weeks: 15 USA: Billboard Hot Dance Music – Club Play — Entry Date: July 22, 1989 — Peak Position: 1 — Weeks: 9 Europe Belgium: Ultratop Flanders — Entry Date: July 1, 1989 — Peak Position: 5 — Weeks: 11 France: Nielsen & Ipsos Top 50 — Entry Date: July 22, 1989 — Peak Position: 5 — Weeks: 19 Germany: MusikWoche Top 100 Singles — Entry Date: June 26, 1989 — Peak Position: 10 — Weeks: 19 Ireland: IRMA Singles Chart — Entry Date: June 15, 1989 — Peak Position: 2 — Weeks: 11 The Netherlands: Mega Top 50 — Entry Date: June 9, 1989 — Peak Position: 4 — Weeks: 12 The Netherlands: Nederlandse Top 40 — Entry Date: June 24, 1989 — Peak Position: 4 — Weeks: 9 UK: Gallup Singles Chart — Entry Date: June 24, 1989 — Peak Position: 2 — Weeks: 12 COUNTRY VARIANTS Format: Maxi‑Single Tracklist (12"): Catalogue: US: 0‑21257 A — Batdance (The Batmix) (7:15) B1 — Batdance (Vicki Vale Mix) (5:55) B2 — 200 Balloons (5:05) Tracklist (12" Promo): Catalogue: US: PRO‑A‑3702 A1 — Batdance (The Batmix) (7:15) A2 — Batdance (The Batmix Radio Edit) (4:09) B1 — Batdance (Vicki Vale Mix) (5:55) B2 — Batdance (Vicki Vale Mix Radio Edit) (4:13) Tracklist (Cassette Maxi): Catalogue: US: 4‑21257 A — Batdance (The Batmix) (7:15) B1 — Batdance (Vicki Vale Mix) (5:55) B2 — 200 Balloons (5:05) Tracklist (CD Maxi): Catalogue: US: 9‑21257‑2 1 — Batdance (The Batmix) (7:15) 2 — Batdance (Vicki Vale Mix) (5:55) 3 — 200 Balloons (5:05) Tracklist (7" Promo): Catalogue: US: 7‑22924 A — Batdance (The Batmix Edit) (4:09) B — Batdance (Vicki Vale Mix Edit) (4:13) SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle 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.

On July 19, 1999, at the Yahoo! Internet Life Online Music Awards held at Studio 54, MGM Grand Hotel, New York, NY, Prince (O(+>) won Best Internet‑Only Single for The War. He also introduced Public Enemy, who performed two songs. The War is a live track released as a standalone download and single by The New Power Generation. It first appeared as a RealAudio download on Love4OneAnother.com on July 21 1998, before being sent on cassette in August 1998 to customers who had previously ordered Crystal Ball — although the mailing list was inconsistent, with some receiving it without ordering Crystal Ball, and others not receiving it at all. A promo CD single was later sold through 1‑800‑NEW‑FUNK and online. The track was recorded live at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, Minnesota, on 20 June 1998 (a.m.) during a concert titled “The One.” The performance lasted 45 minutes, making it the longest released track by Prince or any related act. Even the edited version runs 26:00. A brief synth motif from Utopia appears during the performance — although Utopia was recorded earlier, it was released six months later. COUNTRY VARIANTS Artist: The New Power Generation Title: The War Label: NPG Records Country: USA Date: July 19, 1999 Format: Digital Single Awarded Best Internet‑Only Single at the 1999 Yahoo! Internet Life Awards. RECORDING Recorded live at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, Minnesota, on 20 June 1998 (a.m.) during the concert “The One.” The full performance lasted 45 minutes; the released edit runs 26 minutes. STYLE & THEMES A long‑form, improvisational, politically charged performance blending spoken passages, extended instrumental sections, and atmospheric synth motifs. Themes include social commentary, spiritual conflict, and resistance — characteristic of late‑1990s NPG output. TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES • The War — Longest released Prince‑related track; live performance; 26‑minute edit. • RELEASE HISTORY • 21 July 1998 — RealAudio download on Love4OneAnother.com • August 1998 — Cassette mailed to selected Crystal Ball customers • 1998 — Promo CD sold via 1‑800‑NEW‑FUNK • July 19, 1999 — Wins Best Internet‑Only Single at Yahoo! Internet Life Awards PERSONNEL O(+>- lead vocals, "guitar solos, various keys, electraps and percussion" Kirk Johnson - drums Rhonda Smith - bass guitar Mr. Hayes - keyboards and programming Mike Scott - wah-wah guitar Marva King - background vocals SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle 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.