Just as Long as We're Together
| "Just as Long as We're Together" | ||||
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| Single by Prince | ||||
| from the album For You | ||||
| B-side |
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| Released | November 21, 1978 | |||
| Recorded | October–December 1977 | |||
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| Length | 3:25 (7" edit) 6:24 (album version) | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Songwriter | Prince | |||
| Producer | Prince | |||
| Prince singles chronology | ||||
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"Just as Long as We're Together" is Prince's second single released from his 1978 debut album For You. The coda is an instrumental track originally called "Jelly Jam" that was added to the main track, and modified over time to blend into it.
The B-side of the track was the album track, "In Love". The single peaked at number 91 on the R&B chart and did not enter the pop charts.[2]
Reception
While receiving little press upon its release, "Just as Long as We're Together" has retroactively collected acclaim among some critics, who praised the disco influence and blend of musical styles in the song.[3][4]
Track listings
7-inch single
- A. "Just as Long as We're Together" (edit) – 3:25
- B. "In Love" – 3:38
7-inch promo
- A. "Just as Long as We're Together" (mono edit) – 3:25
- B. "Just as Long as We're Together" (stereo edit) – 3:25
12-inch promo[5]
- A. "Just as Long as We're Together" (disco mix) – 6:29
- B. "Soft and Wet" (disco mix) – 3:02
Personnel
- Prince – lead and backing vocals, electric guitars, clavinet, Fender Rhodes electric piano, Minimoog, ARP String Ensemble, ARP Pro Soloist, bass guitar, fuzz bass, drums, bongos, handclaps, fingersnaps
- Patrice Rushen – synth programming (uncredited)
Chart performance
| Chart (1978) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot Soul Singles[2] | 91 |
References
- ^ a b Wood, Mikael (April 21, 2021). "All 85 Prince singles, ranked 4 u from worst 2 best". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 471.
- ^ "Prince Goes Full-Tilt Disco on 'Just As Long As We're Together': 365 Prince Songs in a Year". Diffuser.fm. 2017-05-03. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
- ^ "Prince's best songs reviewed". Goldies Parade. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
- ^ Sleevographia: Just As Long As We're Together - Promotional 12" • USA • PRO-A-741