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Sex Shooter

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A-side
  
"Sex Shooter"

Released
  
April 30, 1984

Label
  
Warner Bros.

B-side
  
"In a Spanish Villa"

Length
  
3:39

Recorded
  
December 31, 1983 – March 31, 1984

"Sex Shooter" is a song written by Prince for his protégés, girl group Apollonia 6. It appeared on the band's only album, Apollonia 6 and was released as a single in 1984. The song was performed by Apollonia 6 in the film Purple Rain. It was nominated by the Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Song.

Cover versions

  • Firefox AK released a more electropop version in 2007.
  • T.H.E.M. Thee Human Ego Maniacs released an electroclash cover version as a single in 2003 off their album Bang. It was a club hit.
  • Cahill featuring Nikki Belle released an electro house version of "Sex Shooter" in January 2009.
  • Shannon also released a cover version of the song.
  • American pop/dance singer Erika Jayne has also recorded a version of the song for her dèbut album Pretty Mess.
  • Indie band Of Montreal has performed a cover of the song during multiple live performances. One of which frontman Kevin Barnes performed the song as a duet with Kid Sister.

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