Prince - With This Tear

This video features the official release of the previously unheard studio recording of "With This Tear" by Prince.

Key takeaways from the video:

• Background: The track was recorded at Paisley Park in November 1991. It is a testament to Prince's artistry, as he produced, arranged, composed, and performed all the instrumentation for the song.
• Musical History: Shortly after its creation, Prince offered this song to Céline Dion, who released her own version in 1992.
• Production: This newly mixed and mastered version features the work of GRAMMY-nominated engineer Chris James.
• Project Context: The release serves as the beginning of a larger project intended to unveil a collection of Prince's previously unreleased recordings from his legendary vault.

The video opens with a spoken introduction by Prince (0:02-0:29) reflecting on his career aspirations to be judged by the quality of his work rather than his background, followed by the emotive ballad itself (0:30-4:06).