Scandalous

"Scandalous" is a smooth, romantic song by Prince, released as a single off his 1989 Batman soundtrack. It was released as a regular

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Prince - 1989 - Batman - Soundtrack - 7" Single - Lovesexy - 12" Single - B-side

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The song continues a long tradition of Prince's sexually charged ballads, with gasped, passionate vocals on lyrics such as "I can't wait till I can wrap my legs all around u". The track features a drum machine and synthesizers, which sample Clair Fisher's orchestra. The music is attributed to Prince and his father, John L. Nelson. "The Scandalous Sex Suite" has the song as a 3-parter. Part one has an intro with a conversation between Prince and Kim Basinger with various lyrics from the song interspersed. Part two features the main song with new lyrics sung overtop the original. Part three includes a long guitar solo before finishing up the conversation from part one.

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Drum machine - Synthesizer - Clair Fisher - Orchestra - Kim Basinger - Guitar

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The B-side "Sex" is a minimalist funk number featuring mainly a drum machine loop, a repeated synth hook and bass guitar. The song expectedly includes adult lyrics, but also goes to state that safe sex is preferable and multiple partners can lead to death. The song was co-written by Levi Seacer, Jr.

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Minimalist - Funk - Drum machine - Bass guitar - Safe sex - Death - Levi Seacer, Jr.

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