{"product_id":"920-379","title":"Morris Day - The Oak Tree (12\" Single) (1985) Vinyl • Time Minneapolis R\u0026B Remix","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e 920-379\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1980s, Contemporary R\u0026amp;B, Dance Pop, Electro-Funk, Jazz Funk, Pop R\u0026amp;B\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good (VG)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good (VG)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eImport from Europe. Vinyl plays with crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). 12\" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, surface impressions (front\/back). Inner-sleeve is poly-lined paper. Spine has no text and harsh wear and split in center. Shelf-wear along side-edges and corners. Top opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Name written on one side of label and cover. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Oak Tree (Extended Dance Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Oak Tree (A Cappella Vocal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Oak Tree (Single Edit With Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Oak Tree (Instrumental Dance Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Oak Tree (12\" Single),\u003c\/span\u003e by Morris Day, is a maxi-single featuring extended mixes and versions of the funky dance track \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Oak Tree,\u003c\/span\u003e originally from his debut solo album \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eColor of Success.\u003c\/span\u003e The release captures Day's signature charismatic style and Minneapolis sound, following his departure from The Time amid a falling out with Prince. A unique highlight is the song's accompanying dance craze, inspired by Day observing his own quirky moves in a performance video and likening them to an oak tree spreading branches. Interestingly, Prince publicly mocked the dance during a live performance with Sheila E., jokingly suggesting to \"chop down this Oak Tree,\" reflecting some lingering tension. \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Oak Tree\u003c\/span\u003e remains a fan-favorite for its upbeat, playful energy and became Day's biggest solo hit single, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot R\u0026amp;B\/Hip-Hop Songs chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793688129817,"sku":"920-379","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-morris_day-the_oak_tree_12_single.jpg?v=1783554299","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/920-379","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}