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Thread started 02/14/07 2:30am

SoulAlive

Associated artist song of the day: "Popular" by Taja Sevelle (1988)


She wants to be so popular
it makes her stand out on the streets at night
and wave her skirt at every boy who passes by
so popular...if only she'd give love a try
love a try

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This is my favorite Taja Sevelle song.It was the third single from her 1987 debut album on Paisley Park Records.Lyrically,this song is similar to "The Glamorous Life",both songs are about women who don't want true love in their lives."Popular" boasts a funky,swaggering groove,infectious synth hook and a strong,catchy chorus.I'm not in love with her album but there are a few gems here and there.

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Reply #1 posted 02/14/07 6:19am

SoulAlive

Unfortunately,the video for this song is horrendous disbelief They used a lame remix version that isn't nearly as powerful as the regular version!

http://www.youtube.com/wa...e3xLw-VtI4

Why didn't they use the regular (album) version??!!

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Reply #2 posted 02/16/07 5:37am

SoulAlive

lol I guess Taja doesn't have too many fans around here

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Reply #3 posted 02/16/07 9:06am

sj1600

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I loved Taja!

Great voice and great hair - and yes, this song rocked.

Beautiful photo of her on the back of the L.P too.



Sorry, a bit small, lol

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Reply #4 posted 02/17/07 8:45am

SoulAlive

Her album had a few other cool tracks:

"How Could You Do Me So Bad?"
"If I Could Get Your Attention" (written by Prince)


she really wasn't much of a singer but her album is decent.

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Reply #5 posted 02/18/07 5:22pm

regcart

I liked that song, she had a few cool tunes i could get into.....If i could get your attention, Painted rainbow, How could you do me so bad, just to name a few!

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Reply #6 posted 02/20/07 6:39am

funkystuff

Although the Taja Sevelle album is for sure not the most interesting associates album which stands the test of time after 20 years, it's still amazing how many albums were released on the PP label during that period of time, in particularly 87/88.

No classic album but there were worse (Dale, Good Question, Three O Clock).

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Reply #7 posted 02/20/07 6:59am

SoulAlive

funkystuff said:

Although the Taja Sevelle album is for sure not the most interesting associates album which stands the test of time after 20 years, it's still amazing how many albums were released on the PP label during that period of time, in particularly 87/88.No classic album but there were worse (Dale, Good Question, Three O Clock).


Paisley Park Records started off promisingly enough,with great albums by Sheila E,The Family and Mazarati.By the late 80s,though,it seemed as if the quality of the releases went downhill.Dale Bozzio?? Good Question?? disbelief The early 90s gave us T.C. Ellis and Carmen Elektra.With whack albums like this,it was clear that the label was never gonna take off.

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Reply #8 posted 02/20/07 1:56pm

SexyBeautifulO
ne

Have you seen her lately? Check out the Love Is Contagious Remix!!! love

http://profile.myspace.co...=130858049
[Edited 2/20/07 13:59pm]

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Reply #9 posted 02/20/07 2:05pm

sj1600

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SexyBeautifulOne said:

Have you seen her lately? Check out the Love Is Contagious Remix!!! love

http://profile.myspace.co...=130858049
[Edited 2/20/07 13:59pm]



Lawdy!

eek lol

She sounds great!

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Reply #10 posted 02/20/07 2:23pm

SexyBeautifulO
ne

sj1600 said:

SexyBeautifulOne said:

Have you seen her lately? Check out the Love Is Contagious Remix!!! love

http://profile.myspace.co...=130858049
[Edited 2/20/07 13:59pm]



Lawdy!

eek lol

She sounds great!


Doesn't she? I already loved the song but she just made sure it'll stay in my heart forever! DAMN!! music

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Reply #11 posted 02/20/07 2:25pm

sj1600

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SexyBeautifulOne said:

sj1600 said:




Lawdy!

eek lol

She sounds great!


Doesn't she? I already loved the song but she just made sure it'll stay in my heart forever! DAMN!! music


You know, I haven't heard her album for years. It's stashed away with all of my other vinyl. Apart from Sheila E. & Jill Jones she her debut album was one of my favourites. Hearing Love is Contagious is a real blast from the past.!!

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