Prince - Extraloveable (1982 Version)

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Xtraloveable is the sixth track on the album Hitnrun Phase Two. Four years earlier, however, the track as Extraloveable was released on the stand-alone digital single Extraloveable in 2011, to promote the Welcome 2 Canada Tour beginning two days later. While the recording was new, the track itself was 29 years old.
The original track was recorded on 3 April 1982 at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, California (two days after re-recording Wouldn't You Love To Love Me? and two days before 3 x 2 = 6). The song was considered for inclusion on Vanity 6, but it is not known if a version with vocals by Vanity 6 was recorded. It is possible that the track was worked on further in 1983, as some of the lyrics could be interpreted as referring to Dez Dickerson's departure from the band and Wendy Melvoin's arrival.
In 1988, engineer Chuck Zwicky pulled the track out from the vault and remixed it, telling Prince it should be released. During Prince: A Celebration in June 2000, computer screens at Paisley Park Studios offered names of a selection of tracks which users could vote on for inclusion on Crystal Ball Volume II, and while the track (now known as Xtralovable) was chosen by fans, the project was ultimately abandoned. It is not known whether this version was the same as an earlier version or an alternate recording.
On 4 March 2011, the website drfunkenberry.com reported that Prince was "about to unleash" a "25 minute live version" of Extraloveable (written as Extra Loveable), but nothing more on that alleged version came out eventually and Extraloveable had at that point never been played live, so this may be a live in-studio recording. The version eventually released was a studio version, likely recorded later in 2011, featuring a rap by Andy Allo (who first started performing with Prince in May 2011); the track was likely recorded at Paisley Park Studios, although this is unconfirmed.
Prince stated in a radio interview with Toronto radio station 104.5 CHUM FM (also released as a podcast) that he had three versions of Extraloveable and that they would all eventually be released; he also stated in the interview, however, that the released version was the 1982 recording with some minor tweaks, while it, in fact, appears to be an entirely new recording.
On 19 June 2013, a new version, titled Extraloveable Reloaded, with the rap omitted and horns added, was released on 3rdEyeGirl.com and included two and a half years later as Xtraloveable on Hitnrun Phase Two.
The original 1982 version was not included on 1999 Deluxe in 2019 because of a rape reference in its lyrics and remains unreleased.

[@robinmullins2454]

Wow!!!! My husband (in my head) still putting out music and he's no longer with us speaks volumes!!!! Miss you your ROYAL BADNESS!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💜💜💜💔

[@DanFreeman723]

Most of the truly funky songs are in the vault. I think he saved them for later & later is now.

[@NOWtheband]

"later is now", I like that. ;-)

[@vitalbaeken7022]

@@NOWtheband yet they didn't dare to take that challenge on the 1999 deluxe album. epic failure.

[@NOWtheband]

@@vitalbaeken7022 - True. :-)

[@isaiahtolbert]

Could have just released it as an instrumental...or "accidentally" "leak". Too good to just be sitting in the vaults of time to collect dust.

[@nicksimon7364]

The track is 8 minutes - with all modern technology available this could’ve been edited out in one way or another - this too much of a groove to stay underground

[@scottclark3139]

It deserved to be on the 1999 deluxe edition

[@NOWtheband]

Yes.

[@pappagetti]

This is better than anything on that album so...... no.

[@giulioboobzilla]

Yes, it should’ve been on there. I think i‘ll boycott da Prince Estate from now on 4 dat

[@giulioboobzilla]

@@pappagetti :O

[@vitalbaeken7022]

they didn't dare to do that, too scared of the lyrics

[@YnotNomis]

1983...the only year in the '80s that Prince didn't release an album (He was filming 'Purple Rain') but the unreleased material that around from the previous year are outstanding. They would been a great follow up album to 1999.

[@NOWtheband]

@Tony - Interesting! Did she mention which tracks were included?

[@rachelthegeek415]

1982 version actually, but the sound quality is outstanding 👍

[@ryowastaken]

it says 83 cos because dez was not in the band in 83 and a lyric refers to dez "hey dez dont u like my band"

[@senecarose7788]

@@ryowastaken tellem

[@KobiGamez]

@@ryowastaken He says that on the 82 version too though?

[@NOWtheband]

@ RachelTheGeek & Bodeka - Yes, this is the version from 1982 (I'm not sure that He re-recorded another version in 1983...) :-)

[@vitalbaeken7022]

@@ryowastaken in 82 dez had already started his doubting

[@anitakos1375]

I love Prince forever! 💋💜💜💜❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹

[@pettyceddy9538]

That’s me on background vocals on I also play the keyboards on this .i remember that night we recorded this Jesse Johnson was in studio with us he also on background vocals

[@leeharrison8222]

Get out! This is one of my all-time favorite unreleased prince track. How did you wind up working alongside with Prince & Jessie in this track?! We’re u involved on any other studio recordings by either one?

[@kevinpaige5746]

Cool!

[@NOWtheband]

That must have been nice.

[@davincidreams832]

ummm yea ok. imma call bs on that 1

[@pettyceddy9538]

@@davincidreams832 u call go all the way to hell and live in your jealousy

[@robinmullins2454]

Wow that man was amazing!!! Great song!!! Yet again he's sending unreleased music and reinventing himself and he's not even with us!!!! Awesome!

[@prn_legacy]

there should be more coming soon, i just found the login for my acccount again

[@scottgcoleman4111]

When I heard this years ago I almost lost my mind.... This song is unbeleivably great. I do not understand why he did not release it. Hell it could have even been in Purple Rain....

[@davincidreams832]

it could only have been a b side. the only album it fits is controversy which is i suspect when he wrote it. Doesnt fit 1999 or PR at all. Agree great song that came at bad time

[@giulioboobzilla]

@@davincidreams832 it would’ve fit on every album U mentioned. Right after „Annie Christian“, „Little red Corvette/Automatic/Something in the water“ or „Darling Nikki“ & „Computer blue“.

[@vitalbaeken7022]

@@giulioboobzilla totally agree

[@giulioboobzilla]

@@vitalbaeken7022 itz 1 o’ his best sonx. He could’ve put it on „the Grey Album“ or „Crystal Baller“ :)

[@spacedaddy5517]

It's one of my favorite Prince songs

[@stephenmcnamara8318]

when I was combing record stores in the late 80's - this was my absolute favourite unreleased song...this was a perfect transition song from his "Private Joy" buoyancy during Controversy, with some sensibilities that could have been done by the time. If someone asks me my favourite Prince track on the street - very good chance it is this.

[@alldebaran]

this is a masterpiece

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

I agree! I can''t stop listening to it.

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

WB should have released it on the 1999 Super Deluxe Edition box set.

[@NOWtheband]

Yes.

[@coachwane]

Not with that "Rape" Line in the Me2 era

[@ahleeyahvideos]

@@coachwane Didn't the estate have the reel? They could've cut it

[@giulioboobzilla]

@@ahleeyahvideos yeah. would’ve been easy even without da reel. „I think i‘ll boycott da Prince Estate from now on 4 dat“

[@vitalbaeken7022]

@@coachwane those cowards

[@hayleycomet8029]

this sounds so good!!

[@Stephanie-hg5ns]

No one would have taken that line seriously. (No one did back then either...). It should have been released.

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

And I'm pretty sure Prince didn't take it seriously either.

[@Leaped-nl4di]

Prince recorded this just after polishing a mix of the live concert intended for "The Second Coming" project. Then he recorded "3 × 2 = 6" P.S., this version is actually spelled "Extra Lovable"

[@josephglynn545]

Excellent thank you

[@spacedaddy5517]

This is a tight jam and needs to be covered and appreciated.

[@trevorthetherapist4200]

I found it on his Hit and Run release date 2015

[@kincamell2]

Much Gratitude

[@blackgargamel]

Thanks you very much 🎶💜

[@rodneygregory2806]

Prince......prince..........why you trying to kill people from the Grave!!!! 😆👍rest in peace absolutely the greatest musician that EVER LIVED🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@karenirvin4082]

✨LUV THIS VERSION !!!💜💜💜✨

[@zjah1]

i would do anything for cd quality of this song

[@Kris-sr7oc]

I've got it cd quality it's perfect

[@vitalbaeken7022]

the crappy sound supports the nasty feel

[@agochoa]

How was this not released or a hit?? I love this!!!

[@Luke91633]

Because the rape lyrics. He did a revised modern version which became a official release but nothing like this version .

[@trevorthetherapist4200]

I like this version a little bit better than the Hit and Run version 2015 but both are great! But I am partial to 1982-1983 Prince in all forms. Is Prince throwing shade on Dez 5:58

[@a.wodehouse2393]

Funky 💕💕💕💕💕🙌🧼

[@enochlambert1217]

The "I'm not that popular yet . . . ." line is too bad. He knew, and he was gonna let us know he knew in the dopest ways.

[@enochlambert1217]

Gotta download link for this one? :)

[@hbnederland123UandMe]

Would B nice having that jacket being 26

[@benbarker1786]

Great track, please fix your download link!

[@gailverville4793]

💜

[@Darmonia1]

Good job, congrats

[@walterwardjr5197]

Would b a hit n 2day's pop market, guaranteed!! Put this n Bruno Mars or Timberlake's hand, watch it swing #1

[@davincidreams832]

lmao mars yes. jt no.

[@mascottie]

This is on one of his last albums.

[@davincidreams832]

@@mascottie its from 82 how can it be one of his last songs?

[@mascottie]

@@davincidreams832 The song in this video is a demo. He finally put it on an album years later before he passed away. It’s on the album Hit n Run Phase 2

[@davincidreams832]

@@mascottie lol its not a demo. its the finished album ready version. but the sounds used would date it. I like this version much better.

[@Rao_Rolland]

This is one of his best songs. They won't release it because of some lyrics that can easily be edited or removed...smh.

[@nsafootball]

I've seen several lengths of the 1982 demo like this one with a longer intro. I can't seem to locate the 2011 digital version prior to Welcome to Canada. Can anyone assist if they know how to find it?

[@Ausar_Maat]

I do remember hearing the “r*pe” reference in the original and was like 😟! He HAD to be on one at that moment!

[@prn_legacy]

he was strictly against drugs at this stage in his career so i don't think it was that lol, i read online somewhere that the term "r*pe" was thrown around a lot more freely and jokingly back then, despite it not being funny in any circumstances but it was just more socially acceptable in social circles. to avoid controversy i think he decided it was best to keep it shelved.

[@ericcosgrove1093]

@The Kid if it was more socially acceptable he would have released it. Some of you guys need to just swallow it and take it for what it was, terrible lyrics why it wasn't released.

[@Robospidera1]

I think Prince was always changing a lot. Especially like the times is always changing. There’s a reason why most of them are probably demos because he would probably record it again if he actually wanted to release it. Also very true a lot of record companies probably wouldn’t had accepted it at low quality. I think Prince was already testing and trying new things always trying to fit in just like any artist does some you gotta adapt to the ever changing world some.

[@carlossouffront1769]

Baby I know my rap is hard, not as hard as what's behind door number pants - Prince the Absurd

[@leanomon]

6:29

[@joanjettshorts4372]

This is why Warner bros didn’t release it… along with “lust u always” two of the best demos from this era

[@rrmenton8016]

I wish they would just edit those bits out. I made my own edits on audacity just to have versions I could play around others, and they sound fine. If the estate would smart, they would edit them themselves, then just "leak" them to the internet. Within a year or 2 nearly every prince fan would replace their copy with nice new pristine digital ones. And the questionable lyric versions would become harder to find.

[@princess8082]

🤣

[@octopuhsea]

This song talks about rape and you guys are legit commenting about how great the song is… 6:29 and on you can hear him talk about raping a woman bcus she refused to bathe with him. This song is diabolical 😢

[@prn_legacy]

this is satire right? why are you here listening to this song if you dont like it? he wasn't literally taking about raping a girl, it was just a bit more socially acceptable to make jokes about it back then. it does not mean it was a good thing to say, I'm just pointing out that he was merely making a joke and did not actually want to rape someone. "Lust U Always" is another song of his that features the use of that word from the same year, it was just more "acceptable" amongst friends to joke and kid about it. it wasn't released because commercially it wouldn't do well due to those lyrics but that doesn't mean the song isn't good. if i faded/removed/censored that part of the song you would have thought the song is great like everyone else. 1 word in a song doesn't make the whole song bad. you need to relax.

[@nicksimon7364]

@octopuhsea If you don’t like to listen to the song I respect that but I don’t listen to that part #free2be

[@robinmullins2454]

It's a SONG!!! If you don't like it go away and stop pointing fingers! Geesh stop being so sensitive!

[@robinmullins2454]

With the name Octopuhsea do really have any room to speak!??? What does that name imply smh!! People wanna throw rocks who live in glass houses!!