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Star Tribune: Back in purple

BACK IN PURPLE

Out of the blue, the Purple One called Wendy Melvoin, his old nemesis in Prince and the Revolution, and invited her to come to a rehearsal in L.A. for a benefit, which turned out to be TV's "The Tavis Smiley Show." After years of estrangement, she hung out with Prince and his current band for two hours, and practiced "Reflection," a new tune. "The next day, it was just him and me [on TV], and he was gorgeous," Wendy told I.W. "He was the guy I knew when I first met him."
"New Power slide...."
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Reply #1 posted 02/27/04 12:17am

SuiteLady

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I had wondered how that event came about. It was good to see the two of them performing together again. Guess Prince is growing as a person and seeing the benefits in letting go. bunny2
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Reply #2 posted 02/27/04 1:47am

ThreadBare

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BACK IN PURPLE

Prince ... invited her to come to a rehearsal in L.A. for a benefit, which turned out to be TV's "The Tavis Smiley Show."



I see. Charity begins with Prince, according to that account. hmmm
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Reply #3 posted 02/27/04 1:47am

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skywalker said:

BACK IN PURPLE

Out of the blue, the Purple One called Wendy Melvoin, his old nemesis in Prince and the Revolution, and invited her to come to a rehearsal in L.A. for a benefit, which turned out to be TV's "The Tavis Smiley Show." After years of estrangement, she hung out with Prince and his current band for two hours, and practiced "Reflection," a new tune. "The next day, it was just him and me [on TV], and he was gorgeous," Wendy told I.W. "He was the guy I knew when I first met him."



Thanx > I'm looking 4 the direct link 2 this info!!
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Reply #4 posted 02/27/04 2:23am

mrdespues

aw, it brings a tear to my eye...seriously, that's sweet.

"he was the guy i used to know"

awwww...
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Reply #5 posted 02/27/04 2:53am

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Out of the blue, the Purple One called Wendy Melvoin, his old nemesis in Prince and the Revolution


Ain't that a bit harsh?
[This message was edited Fri Feb 27 2:54:11 2004 by PurpleKnight]
[This message was edited Fri Feb 27 2:54:26 2004 by PurpleKnight]
The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.

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Reply #6 posted 02/27/04 5:02am

NPGLOVER

PurpleKnight said:

Out of the blue, the Purple One called Wendy Melvoin, his old nemesis in Prince and the Revolution


[color=mediumpurple:cebb7f3120]Ain't that a bit harsh?[/color]
[This message was edited Fri Feb 27 2:54:11 2004 by PurpleKnight]
[This message was edited Fri Feb 27 2:54:26 2004 by PurpleKnight]



Thus my less than glowing opinion of Wendy - she wouldnt exist if it were not for Prince.
...cause FACE said so!!!
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Reply #7 posted 02/27/04 5:25am

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PurpleKnight said:

Out of the blue, the Purple One called Wendy Melvoin, his old nemesis in Prince and the Revolution


[color=mediumpurple:cebb7f3120]Ain't that a bit harsh?[/color]



Just another way for a journalist to put a rather melodramatic spin on things. "They were friends who had a falling out" just doesn't sound as interesting. rolleyes
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Reply #8 posted 02/27/04 5:43am

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NPGLOVER said:

PurpleKnight said:



[color=mediumpurple:cebb7f3120]Ain't that a bit harsh?[/color]
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[This message was edited Fri Feb 27 2:54:26 2004 by PurpleKnight]



Thus my less than glowing opinion of Wendy - she wouldnt exist if it were not for Prince.



What a wanker nod
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Reply #9 posted 02/27/04 5:51am

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she wouldnt exist if it were not for Prince.


Yes, Prince is her father and yet he manages to defy the basic restraints of reality and time itself.

What a guy.
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Reply #10 posted 02/27/04 6:18am

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skywalker said:

BACK IN PURPLE

Out of the blue, the Purple One called Wendy Melvoin, his old nemesis in Prince and the Revolution, and invited her to come to a rehearsal in L.A. for a benefit, which turned out to be TV's "The Tavis Smiley Show." After years of estrangement, she hung out with Prince and his current band for two hours, and practiced "Reflection," a new tune. "The next day, it was just him and me [on TV], and he was gorgeous," Wendy told I.W. "He was the guy I knew when I first met him."


Awwww. hug giggle hug giggle
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Reply #11 posted 02/27/04 6:21am

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I hope this means that one day we will see roadhouse garden.
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Reply #12 posted 02/27/04 6:58am

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NPGLOVER said:[quote]

PurpleKnight said:



[color=mediumpurple:cebb7f3120]Ain't that a bit harsh?[/color]
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[This message was edited Fri Feb 27 2:54:26 2004 by PurpleKnight]



Thus my less than glowing opinion of Wendy - she wouldnt exist if it were not for Prince.[/quote

That's for sure, I could not agree with you more. nod
RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you.
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Reply #13 posted 02/27/04 7:04am

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PurpleKnight said:

she wouldnt exist if it were not for Prince.


Yes, Prince is her father and yet he manages to defy the basic restraints of reality and time itself.

What a guy.
touched

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Reply #14 posted 02/27/04 7:22am

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wait a minute..prince called wendy out of the blue? i thought nikka costa is the one that made this all happen? by chance?

hmm
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Reply #15 posted 02/27/04 8:54am

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According to this, Nikka told Prince that Wendy was working in the studio next door. Apparently he took the initiative from there.

I agree, 'nemesis" was harsh and inaccurate.
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Reply #16 posted 02/27/04 9:15am

EverlastingNow

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psychodelicide said:[quote]

NPGLOVER said:

PurpleKnight said:



[color=mediumpurple:cebb7f3120]Ain't that a bit harsh?[/color]
[This message was edited Fri Feb 27 2:54:11 2004 by PurpleKnight]
[This message was edited Fri Feb 27 2:54:26 2004 by PurpleKnight]



Thus my less than glowing opinion of Wendy - she wouldnt exist if it were not for Prince.[/quote

That's for sure, I could not agree with you more. nod



A lot of people would be no where without Prince, Wendy is not one of them. Remember that time that Wendy dressed up like a Solid Gold dancer reject in purple sequins and got on Prince's motorcycle?? Oh wait...that wasn't her lol
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Reply #17 posted 02/27/04 11:21am

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Thus my less than glowing opinion of Wendy - she wouldnt exist if it were not for Prince.


Ironically the last Wendy & Lisa album (under Girl Bros. psuedonym) is better than anything Prince has released in the last 10 years.

Lets hope he can at least match their effort with the new album.
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Reply #18 posted 02/27/04 3:25pm

MoneyMade

,,,,,I think i'll play my "old friends 4 sale" CD as a tribute.
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Reply #19 posted 02/27/04 5:33pm

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NPGLOVER said:

PurpleKnight said:



[color=mediumpurple:cebb7f3120]Ain't that a bit harsh?[/color]
[This message was edited Fri Feb 27 2:54:11 2004 by PurpleKnight]
[This message was edited Fri Feb 27 2:54:26 2004 by PurpleKnight]



Thus my less than glowing opinion of Wendy - she wouldnt exist if it were not for Prince.


What are you talking about. The article uses the word nemesis, not her!
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Reply #20 posted 02/27/04 9:25pm

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VinnyM27 said:

NPGLOVER said:




Thus my less than glowing opinion of Wendy - she wouldnt exist if it were not for Prince.


What are you talking about. The article uses the word nemesis, not her!

Exactly!
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Reply #21 posted 02/28/04 12:23am

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Wendy said:

...and he was gorgeous," Wendy told I.W. "He was the guy I knew when I first met him."


touched
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Reply #22 posted 02/28/04 1:32am

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jagshrapnel said:


Thus my less than glowing opinion of Wendy - she wouldnt exist if it were not for Prince.


Ironically the last Wendy & Lisa album (under Girl Bros. psuedonym) is better than anything Prince has released in the last 10 years.


For real? I only have the first W&L album from like `87. They're really that good?
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Reply #23 posted 02/28/04 6:50am

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CinisterCee said:

For real? I only have the first W&L album from like `87. They're really that good?



depends on the style of music you like.....fruit at the bottom is very "prince" and prince's funk fans seem to love this album...


eroica and girlbros are very eclectic....sorta alt rock/funk.....if you enjoy subtle nuances and mood then you will love it...if your more a fan of glossed pop....you wont.
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Reply #24 posted 02/28/04 10:13am

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I thought the Prince and Wendy duo was really sweet. More please! I hope the Purple One hooks up with her and Lisa again. Lately his funk has been half-assed! I can see them bringing their old Sly and the Family Stone records around to his house and jamming.... wink
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Reply #25 posted 02/28/04 11:14am

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CinisterCee said:

jagshrapnel said:



Ironically the last Wendy & Lisa album (under Girl Bros. psuedonym) is better than anything Prince has released in the last 10 years.


For real? I only have the first W&L album from like `87. They're really that good?



Their first album was a bit Prince like, even Prince like production.
Fruit At The Bottom is great album IMO
Eroica is a bit on the boring side and the Girl Bros album is really impressive, the production alone makes Princes way over-produced albums kinda plastic.
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Reply #26 posted 02/28/04 11:33am

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babyjones said:

I thought the Prince and Wendy duo was really sweet. More please!

- It was sweet, but I hope it doesn´t happen again. I am very happy with his new band and the ONA tour.
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Reply #27 posted 02/28/04 1:35pm

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jagshrapnel said:

CinisterCee said:



For real? I only have the first W&L album from like `87. They're really that good?



Their first album was a bit Prince like, even Prince like production.
Fruit At The Bottom is great album IMO
Eroica is a bit on the boring side and the Girl Bros album is really impressive, the production alone makes Princes way over-produced albums kinda plastic.



I don't think the first album is Prince like at all, what you are hearing is the sound they brought to Prince's music nod
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Reply #28 posted 02/28/04 1:39pm

Zelaira

O>K. I loved seeing them together. Whatdoes NEMESIS mean anyways? I've been saying he's Gorgeous to people for like Forever so Yeah, she Knows the score on that one.Dig Wendy and Lisa. Saw them at several gigs in the Village.
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Reply #29 posted 02/28/04 1:40pm

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EverlastingNow said:

jagshrapnel said:




Their first album was a bit Prince like, even Prince like production.
Fruit At The Bottom is great album IMO
Eroica is a bit on the boring side and the Girl Bros album is really impressive, the production alone makes Princes way over-produced albums kinda plastic.



I don't think the first album is Prince like at all, what you are hearing is the sound they brought to Prince's music nod


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