The Prince Estate shares rare 1999 track "Don't Let Him Fool Ya"
08 November 2019, 14:03
| Written by
Cerys Kenneally
"Don't Let Him Fool Ya", also sometimes listed as "Don’t Let ‘Em Fool Ya", was recorded in the summer of 1982 at Prince's home studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota with engineer Don Batts.
Each part of "Don't Let Him Fool Ya" was recorded by Prince himself, including bass, live drums, two guitars, keyboards and, his own layered vocals.
The rare track will feature on a new reissue of 1999, which will include 23 previously unreleased tracks recorded between November 1981 and January 1983.
"Don't Let Him Fool Ya" is out now. The super deluxe reissue of 1999 willbe released via The Prince Estate in partnership with Warner Records on 29 November.
Latest
- Alfie Templeman previews second album with new single, "Hello Lonely"
- Stevie Nicks has written a poem on Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department
- Nas announces Illmatic 30th anniversary UK headline tour
- David Byrne unveils his cover of Paramore's "Hard Times"
- FOCUS Wales Festival unveils full film programme for 2024
- HONNE return with new single, "Imaginary"
- K-Trap announces his forthcoming debut album, "SMILE?"
Get the Best Fit take on the week in music direct to your inbox every Friday
Read next
Listen
Montreal’s Bon Enfant share art-rock stomper “Trompe-l’oeil”
Night Swimming cycle through romantic uncertainty on the dizzying "Evergreen"
"Mother of God" is a striking debut from Imogen and the Knife
philine takes us along on her psychedelic trip in new single, “green"
Good Neighbours push the nostalgia button with throwback anthem "Keep It Up"
August Charles brings soul to the witness box on "Stand On Trial"
Reviews
Taylor Swift
The Tortured Poets Department
19 Apr 2024
Chanel Beads
Your Day Will Come
17 Apr 2024
Lucy Rose
This Ain't The Way You Go Out
16 Apr 2024
Maggie Rogers
Don't Forget Me
16 Apr 2024