New Prince Single "With This Tear" Previews Vault Project
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Key Points:
- A previously unreleased Prince recording titled “With This Tear” has been released from his musical vault through NPG Records and Legacy Recordings, featuring a piano-driven ballad recorded in November 1991.
- The track was composed, produced, and performed entirely by Prince and was newly mixed and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Chris James, known for working on several of Prince’s later albums.
- This single marks the first release from a series of unreleased recordings leading up to a new vault album, as announced by Prince’s estate.
- “With This Tear” was released one day before the 10th anniversary of Prince’s death, coinciding with commemorative events at Paisley Park, including a June celebration concert featuring notable artists like Chaka Khan and Morris Day.
- The song was originally offered to Celine Dion, who recorded and released her version on her 1992 album, highlighting the track’s history prior to this new release.
