Open Sessions

~ Release by Prince (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

Remastered versions of previously released Open Sessions I through IV.

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Annotation last modified on 2025-03-30 18:00 UTC.

Tracklist

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1M’Lady
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live cover recording of:
M’Lady (on 1995-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
Sylvester Stewart
Prince3:17
2Glam Slam Boogie
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live recording of:
Glam Slam Boogie (on 1995-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
Prince6:49
3Count the Days
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live recording of:
Count the Days (on 1995-08-30)
writer:
Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Morris Hayes, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player)
Prince3:29
4Big Fun
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live recording of:
Big Fun (on 1995-08-30)
writer:
Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Morris Hayes, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player)
Prince8:34
5The Good Life
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live recording of:
The Good Life (on 1995-08-30)
writer:
Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Morris Hayes, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player)
Prince8:43
6The Girl Can’t Help It
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live cover recording of:
The Girl Can’t Help It (on 1995-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
Bobby Troup
publisher:
Robbins Music Corp. and Twentieth Century Music Corp. (in 1956)
Prince1:14
7Que Sera Sera
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live cover recording of:
Que será, será (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) (on 1995-08-30)
lyricist:
Ray Evans (American songwriter)
composer:
Jay Livingston
publisher:
Jay Livingston Music Inc., MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), St. Angelo Music, Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named 1970‐01‐23–1971‐04‐26 and 1972‐04‐25–1988‐08‐23) and Warner Chappell Music (holding behind all publishing activities of Warner Music Group, 2019–)
sub-publisher:
日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division), フジパシフィック音楽出版 (Fujipacific Music inc.) (until 2014-12-31) and フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.) (from 2015-01-01 to present)
part of:
The 29th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1956 winner)
Prince1:09
8Think
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live cover recording of:
Think (on 1995-08-30)
writer:
Aretha Franklin and Ted White (husband & co-songwriter of Aretha Franklin)
publisher:
14th Hour Music, EMI Songs Ltd., Fourteenth Hour Music, Inc., フジパシフィック音楽出版 SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music Inc. SBK Division) (until 2014-12-31) and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department) (from 2015-01-01 to present)
Prince1:03
9I Love U in Me
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live recording of:
I Love U in Me (on 1995-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
Prince4:58
10Return of the Bump Squad
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live recording of:
Return of the Bump Squad (on 1995-08-30)
writer:
Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Morris Hayes, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player)
Prince4:37
11Get Wild
bass guitar:
Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player) (on 1995-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.) (on 1995-08-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (on 1995-08-30)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella (on 1995-08-30) and Morris Hayes (on 1995-08-30)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-30)
live recording of:
Get Wild (on 1995-08-30)
writer:
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Lloyd Thompson (Prince bass player), Prince Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Thomas Elm
Prince9:52
12High Fashion
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-18)
live cover recording of:
High Fashion (on 1995-08-18)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
previously attributed to:
Jerome Benton and Paul "St. Paul" Peterson (multi‐instrumentalist St. Paul Peterson)
TC Jammers5:44
13Mutiny
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-08-18)
live cover recording of:
Mutiny (on 1995-08-18)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
previously attributed to:
Jerome Benton
TC Jammers6:53
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1(Lemme See Your Body) Get Loose!
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live recording of:
Loose! (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3:36
2Pussy Control
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live recording of:
P Control (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
premiered at:
Glam Slam (Minneapolis) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (on 1994-07-25)
4:36
3Days of Wild
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live recording of:
Days of Wild (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
7:57
4We March
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live recording of:
We March (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Nona Gaye and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
4:43
5Love… Thy Will Be Done
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live recording of:
Love… Thy Will Be Done (on 1995-09-03)
writer:
Martika (American singer‐songwriter and actress) and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (, in 1991), Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody) (in 1991), Girlsongs (publisher) (in 1991) and Tika Tunes (publisher) (in 1991)
4:58
6Funky
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live cover recording of:
Funky (on 1995-09-03)
writer:
George Chambers (of The Chambers Brothers), Joseph Chambers (The Chambers Brothers), Lester Chambers and Willie Chambers
5:54
7Honky Tonk Women
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live cover recording of:
Honky Tonk Women (on 1995-09-03)
written in:
Mato Grosso, Brazil (in 1968-12)
writer:
M. Vickery, Mick Jagger (The Rolling Stones) (in 1968-12) and Keith Richards (Rolling Stones guitarist) (in 1968-12)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”) and Westminster Music Ltd.
3:24
8Jailhouse Rock1:09
9The Ride
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live recording of:
The Ride (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist, composer and arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
7:28
10M’Lady
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live cover recording of:
M’Lady (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sylvester Stewart
4:44
11Now / Babies Makin’ Babies
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live partial cover recording of:
Babies Makin’ Babies (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sylvester Stewart
live recording of:
Now (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
6:23
12Funky Stuff
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live cover recording of:
Funky Stuff (on 1995-09-03)
writer:
Ronald Bell, George Brown (US percussionist of Kool & the Gang), Dennis Thomas (Kool & The Gang), Robert Spike Mickens, Richard Westfield (Kool & The Gang member), Robert Bell and Claydes Smith
publisher:
Planetary Nom (London) Ltd.
5:49
13The Cross
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-03)
live recording of:
The Cross (on 1995-09-03)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
3:24
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1Purple Medley
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Purple Medley (on 1995-09-09)
writer:
Dr. Fink, Eric Leeds (saxophonist), Tony M. (from The New Power Generation), Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”), Levi Seacer, Jr. and Sheila E.
medley of:
Batdance
medley of:
When Doves Cry
medley of:
Kiss
medley of:
Erotic City
medley of:
Darling Nikki
medley of:
1999
medley of:
Baby I’m a Star
medley of:
Diamonds and Pearls
medley of:
Purple Rain
medley of:
Let’s Go Crazy
medley of:
Sexy Dancer
medley of:
Let’s Work
medley of:
Irresistible Bitch
medley of:
Sexy M.F.
medley of:
I Wanna Be Your Lover
medley of:
Kiss
medley of:
Alphabet St.
medley of:
Thieves in the Temple
medley of:
777-9311
medley of:
A Love Bizarre
medley of:
If I Was Your Girlfriend
medley of:
Raspberry Beret
medley of:
Little Red Corvette
medley of:
Peach
medley of:
Cream
medley of:
It’s Gonna Be a Beautiful Night
11:25
2Endorphinmachine
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Endorphinmachine (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
1:36
3Shhh
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Shhh (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
2:37
4Now / Babies Makin’ Babies
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live partial cover recording of:
Babies Makin’ Babies (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Sylvester Stewart
live recording of:
Now (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
6:15
5Funky Stuff
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live cover recording of:
Funky Stuff (on 1995-09-09)
writer:
Ronald Bell, George Brown (US percussionist of Kool & the Gang), Dennis Thomas (Kool & The Gang), Robert Spike Mickens, Richard Westfield (Kool & The Gang member), Robert Bell and Claydes Smith
publisher:
Planetary Nom (London) Ltd.
6:03
6The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
The Most Beautiful Girl in the World (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
3:56
7Days of Wild
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Days of Wild (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
10:21
8Pussy Control
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
P Control (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
premiered at:
Glam Slam (Minneapolis) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (on 1994-07-25)
4:49
9Letitgo
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Letitgo (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3:25
10Pink Cashmere
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Pink Cashmere (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music and NPG Publishing
3:36
11Return of the Bump Squad
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Return of the Bump Squad (on 1995-09-09)
writer:
Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Morris Hayes, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player)
9:00
12Hair / 777-9311 (instrumental)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live partial instrumental recording of:
777-9311 (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
live cover recording of:
Hair (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Larry Graham (US bassist & singer)
1:06
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1Get Wild / Rock ‘n’ Roll Is Alive! (And It Lives in Minneapolis)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live recording of:
Get Wild (on 1995-09-09)
writer:
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Lloyd Thompson (Prince bass player), Prince Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Thomas Elm
live partial recording of:
Rock and Roll Is Alive! (And It Lives in Minneapolis) (on 1995-09-09)
writer:
Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Morris Hayes, Lloyd Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player), Prince Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Thomas Elm
Prince16:36
2Race / Girls & Boys
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-09)
live partial recording of:
Girls & Boys (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
live recording of:
Race (on 1995-09-09)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
Prince8:48
3Judgement DayTC Jammers4:46
4One Never KnowsTC Jammers8:16
5We’ve Got Each OtherTC Jammers6:07
6Since You’ve Been GoneTC Jammers6:31
7Rich ManTC Jammers6:18
8Too FunkyTC Jammers9:33
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1Sometimes It Snows in April
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
Sometimes It Snows in April (on 1995-09-20)
writer:
Lisa Coleman (US pianist/keyboardist & composer), Wendy Melvoin and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3:56
2I Love U in Me
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
I Love U in Me (on 1995-09-20)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music
7:09
3Sweet Thing
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live cover recording of:
Sweet Thing (on 1995-09-20)
writer:
Tony Maiden and Yvette Marie Stevens
publisher:
Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
3:26
4Dolphin
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
Dolphin (on 1995-09-20)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
6:22
5Return of the Bump Squad
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
Return of the Bump Squad (on 1995-09-20)
writer:
Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland (drummer aka Michael B.), Morris Hayes, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sonny Thompson (Prince bass player)
4:17
6Days of Wild
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
Days of Wild (on 1995-09-20)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
14:07
7The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
The Most Beautiful Girl in the World (on 1995-09-20)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
publisher:
Controversy Music and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
9:18
8Eye Hate U
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
Eye Hate U (on 1995-09-20)
lyricist and composer:
Prince Nelson (Prince, “The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
2:17
9The Ride
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live recording of:
The Ride (on 1995-09-20)
lyricist, composer and arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
13:33
10Flash Light
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (on 1995-09-20)
live cover recording of:
Flash Light (on 1995-09-20)
writer:
George Clinton (US funk musician), Bootsy Collins (US funk musician & songwriter) and Bernie Worrell (keyboardist, composer and record producer)
publisher:
Bridgeport Music, Inc., Island Music, Inc. (work publisher – NOT related to the Island imprint now owned by UMG), Rick’s Music, Inc. (publishing company associated with Casablanca) and Rubberband Music, Inc.
3:43

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includes:Open Sessions, Volume One