'The Line' appreciation

Hello guys, I'm new to this forum. Just wanna say a big hello to all fellow Prince fans

Aight back to the topic, I am seriously addicted to this song. I can't stop listening to it ATM. What y'all think of it?

It is so far ahead of it's time. I'm just curious to know if it ever was released commercially?

I am not familiar with this song...and I don't know about it's release. Welcome from a fellow fan..

No, it was never released commercially. The completed song isn't circulating
on any bootlegs either, as the version that's 'out there' is barely even half-
finished and only features the basic tracks.

BorisFishpaw said:

put it where it feel good

I love the false-fade, and the gorgeous vocals from Bonnie Boyer at the end with the church organ.

I was thinking of starting a thread on The Line myself but I´m glad you did.

My expert and considered opinion is that this track is the shit.

purplepolitician said:

BorisFishpaw said:

No, it was never released commercially. The completed song isn't circulating
on any bootlegs either, as the version that's 'out there' is barely even half-
finished and only features the basic tracks.

didn't know that. i wonder what he was thinking of adding to it . it sounds awesome enough though, to me, as it is . very funky and bare bones, very reminiscent of the time . greatest part of any song ever right here:

"People, people, I got a brand new dance {x2}
Ain't talkin' 'bout Housequake! No!
Ain't talkin' 'bout Shake 'N' Bake! No!
Ain't talkin' 'bout Rice-O-Roni! No!
I'm talkin' 'bout Macaroni? No!
Lord have mercy

Boni? (What?)
On the 2 (Yeah!)
What we gonna do? (Kangaroo!)
Say it! (Kangaroo!)
Come on
Boni? (What?)
On the 2 (Yeah!)
What U wanna do? (Kangaroo!)
Do the do (Do the do!)"

thanx alot Tame it's great to be here on a forum where people love prince as much as i do.

For anybody who does'nt have this song, you can get it from his 'The Work, vol1.2,3 & 4 it's available on the net. Just type Prince Discography Part 2.

I think the fact that this wasn't released just shows the quality of music this genius possesses in his vault. Some of his unreleased material on the Work album is better than the stuff thats out today.

If memory serves me this song is actually a rehearsal from the Lovesexy tour.

i actually had a feeling it was from the late eighties period. Around SOTT and lovesexy period.

Pr1nceQuik said:

thanx alot Tame it's great to be here on a forum where people love prince as much as i do.

For anybody who does'nt have this song, you can get it from his 'The Work, vol1.2,3 & 4 it's available on the net. Just type Prince Discography Part 2.

I think the fact that this wasn't released just shows the quality of music this genius possesses in his vault. Some of his unreleased material on the Work album is better than the stuff thats out today.

put it where it feel good

'The Line' is a brilliant track, it definately should've made the cut on Lovesexy, or at least a b-side.

I'd wager the final version sounds cluttered and over-produced, because the circulating version is PERFECT, imo.

can u talk 2 me with ur body baby?
can u tell me what i wanna hear?
can u lay on me a good enough reason 2 cross the line?

IAintTheOne said:

The Line is an outstanding song. Really love it.

IAintTheOne said:

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