Strange Relationship

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About Strange Relationship

"Strange Relationship" is a song from American musician Prince's 1987 double album, Sign o' the Times. A live performance of the song was released as a digital single, made available on Prince's website on March 26, 2005. "Strange Relationship" has a long history. The song was first recorded by Prince in 1983, during a highly prolific period in Prince's recording career, but remained in his vault for several years. The song was reworked in 1985 with input by Wendy & Lisa, giving it an unusual Indian sound, and was slated for the Dream Factory project in 1986. After the disbanding of The Revolution, the Dream Factory project was shelved, but Prince retained "Strange Relationship" and reworked it once again for his Camille album. Camille was canceled, but most of the tracks, including "Strange Relationship", were absorbed into a 3-LP opus called Crystal Ball, due for a late 1986 release. Warner Bros. Records forced Prince to trim the album from three to two LPs which became Sign “☮” the Times, and "Strange Relationship" finally saw an official release. The released version dropped most of the Eastern influence, placing the sitar and wood flute deep into the mix. 


Year:
2002
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I guess you know me well, I don't like winter
But I seem to get a kick out of doing you cold
Oh, what the hell, you always surrender
What's this strange relationship that we hold on to?

Baby I just can't stand to see you happy
More than that I hate to see you sad
Honey if you left me I just might do something rash
What's this strange relationship? (ship, ship, ship)

I came and took your love, I took your body
I took all the self respect you ever had
I took you for a ride and baby I'm sorry
The more you love me sugar, the more it makes me mad

Baby I just can't stand to see you happy
More than that I hate to see you sad
Honey if you left me I just might do something rash
What's this strange relationship? (ship, ship, ship)

Doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo

Isn't it a shame this ain't a movie
Then you could rewrite my every line
I'll take all the blame, yo baby I'm sorry
But I didn't like the way you where, so I had to make you mine

Baby I just can't stand to see you happy
More than that I hate to see you sad
Honey if you left me I just might do something rash
What's this strange relationship? (ship, ship, ship)

Doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo

My strange relationship
Can't live with you, can't live without you
Oh that's all about,
Do you know? (doo, doo, doo, doo)
(Strange relationship)
I think you and I got a 
What's this strange relationship?
What's this strange relationship?
Yeah, yeah 
Yeah, yeah 
Yeah, yeah

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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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11 facts about this song

Track Origin
"Strange Relationship" is a song by Prince, the famous American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. It is a track from his ninth studio album "Sign o' the Times," released in 1987.
Extended Creation Time
Though it appeared in his 1987 album, Prince began writing and recording the song as early as 1982, suggesting a long five-year journey of development.
Multiple Revisions
The song underwent several revisions throughout its evolution. Prince recorded the original version in 1982, and it was intended for an album with Vanity 6, a female vocal trio, which was eventually disbanded.
Collaboration
Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman, who were members of Prince's band, The Revolution, had a significant impact on the final version of the song. In one of the re-recorded versions, they inserted samples from a harmonium (an Indian instrument) and a sitar.
Album Position and Length
"Strange Relationship" is listed as the seventh track on the "Sign o' the Times" album. The song extends to a length of nearly four minutes - 3:55 to be exact.
Style
The song blends elements of pop, rock, and funk, making it a representative work of Prince's genre-bending style.
Single Release
In Australia, "Strange Relationship" was released as a 7" vinyl single in 1987.
Cover Versions
Post Prince's death, several artists have covered "Strange Relationship". Notably, American singer Dhani Harrison performed the song at the "Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince" event in 2020.
Live Performances
The song was regularly included in concert setlists during Prince's "Sign o' the Times Tour" in 1987.
Legacy
"Strange Relationship" is considered one of the standout tracks on "Sign o' the Times." It showcases the innovative and complex nature of Prince’s musicianship.
Lyrics
The song speaks of romantic angst and apparently tells a story of a tortured love affair, venting the frustration of a love that's been taken for granted.

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