Dinner with Delores

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About Dinner with Delores

"Dinner with Delores" is a song by Prince (his stage name at that time being an unpronounceable symbol, see cover art), the only single from his 1996 album Chaos and Disorder. Although the single was not released in the United States, the promotional video was shown on music video channels there. The CD single was backed with the short "Had U" and "Right the Wrong". The cassette single omitted "Right the Wrong". Both tracks were also from Chaos and Disorder.


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1996
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Dinner with Delores
Must be some kind of sin
Like a Brontosaurus
She was packin' it in
The first night we dined
And by the next time
This girl was eatin' all but the tip

And by the stroke of midnight
She wanted some more (more)
Showin' dirty movies
Like some kind of whore
But she was wastin' her time
Cause there wasn't a line
That would make me come 'round her door

Dinner with Delores
Must be some kind of sin
Her bell's just a-broken (bell's just broken)
Since 1984
(Dancin') Dancin' like a white girl (white girl)
On disco dirty floors
Damn, Delores, pick another subject please
Introduce the carpet 2 something other than your knees

Like a real confession
No one could be more made up than you
Nothin's left for guessin'
What a shame
(Boo hoo) Boo hoo

(Delores)
(Delores)

I'd call you a friend
But it must be a sin
And I've run out of cheeks to turn

Dinner with Delores
No more
That's the end

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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Dinner with Delores" was released as part of Prince's 18th studio album, "Chaos and Disorder," on July 9, 1996.
Chart Performance
Despite the album being a critical and commercial disappointment, "Dinner with Delores" reached number 36 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Genre
The song falls within the funk genre, showcasing Prince's versatility and signature sound.
Songwriting
Like most of his works, Prince was the sole writer of "Dinner with Delores."
Creations process
The midi programming for the song was done by Kirk Johnson, a drummer, DJ, and director known to have worked extensively with Prince.
Musical Instruments
For "Dinner with Delores," Prince played all the instruments on the recording.
Importance
The song was the first single released from "Chaos and Disorder," distributed in the United Kingdom six weeks prior to the album's release.
Symbolic Album
"Chaos and Disorder," the containing album of "Dinner with Delores," marked the end of Prince's obligations to Warner Bros.
Speculation
Some fans speculate that the song about a "titillating but unappetizing” meal is either about Prince’s ex-wife, his turbulent relationship with Warner Bros., or a metaphor for his declining musical appetite.
Song Lyrics
Interestingly, the lyrics for "Dinner with Delores" contain some of the most vividly pictographic verses ever written by Prince.
Rare Live Performances
"Dinner with Delores" was rarely performed live by Prince. One of his most notable performances of the song was during an appearance on the UK TV program "Later... with Jools Holland" in 1996.
Maxi Single
"Dinner with Delores" was the only track from "Chaos and Disorder" to receive a release as a 'Maxi Single,' which included two additional songs "Right Back Here In My Arms" and "Zannalee".

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