Space (Prince song)

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"Space"
Prince Space.jpg
US 12" single
Single by Prince
from the album Come
A-side"Space" (Universal Love Radio Remix) (7")
B-side
  • "Space" (album version) (7")
  • Various remixes of "Space" (12" and maxi-single)
ReleasedNovember 1, 1994
RecordedPaisley Park Studios, January–May 1993
GenreR&B
Length4:28
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)Prince
Producer(s)Prince
Prince singles chronology
"Letitgo"
(1994) 		"Space"
(1994) 		"Purple Medley"
(1995)
Prince (UK) singles chronology
"Letitgo"
(1994) 		"…" "Purple Medley"
(1995)

"Space" is a song by American musician Prince from his 1994 album Come.[1] The B-side of the single is actually the album track. The A-side is the Universal Love Radio Remix of "Space", with completely new lyrics.

In the album version of "Space" Prince sings about being obsessed with a lover and wanting to take their love higher comparing to the likes of space whereas the Universal Love Remix features a rap from Prince at the end which is lyrically similar to his smash hit "When Doves Cry" with a new bridge saying "All the pain that a human has to go through, in a planet that's so bitter and cold / Universal love awaits you, baby all you got to say is that you really, really, really wanna go / And we're outta here".

Critical reception[]

Larry Flick from Billboard stated that the song "follows the cozy funk/pop of the previous "Letitgo"." He added, "Unlike his past releases, this track reflects current trends rather than dictating them. Of the five mixes included on the CD pressing, the strumming "Acoustic" remix works the best, giving the salacious, sex-happy lyrics some much-needed warmth."[2]

Chart performance[]

While "Space" did not chart on any airplay charts, it did reach #71 on the R&B/R&B/Hip-Hop chart due to single sales. In Australia, "Space" peaked at #91 on the ARIA singles chart.[3]

Track listing[]

7" single[]

  1. "Space" (Universal Love Remix) – 6:10
  2. "Space" (album version) – 4:30

12" / maxi single[]

  1. "Space" (Universal Love Remix) – 6:10
  2. "Space" (Funky Stuff Remix) – 5:42
  3. "Space" (Funky Stuff Dub) – 4:47
  4. "Space" (Acoustic Remix) – 4:40
  5. "Space" (album version) – 4:30
  6. "Space" (Universal Love Radio Remix) [Japan bonus track]

Charts[]

Chart (1994) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[3] 91
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 71

References[]

  1. ^ http://www.discogs.com/Prince-Space/master/109426
  2. ^ Flick, Larry (1994-11-05). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 95. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 08 Jan 1995". ARIA. Retrieved 2016-04-22.
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