and late 70's or early 80's recording by Prince

It's originally from 1982, I think.

After finding out that it was originally from 1982, it sounded as if the song had the same style as Little Red Corvette. Btw, does anybody know if the basic tracks from the 1982 version of "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" were used on the version we all know so well?

rudeboy4711 said:

Great question! Anybody got the answer?

bluefish said:

Yes, the released version uses the basic tracks from the 1982 recording.

I really love that song. Its on my list of absolute favorites

Dave1992 said:

Wow, I never knew this. Listening to it again though, it sounds obvious. Glad he went with LRC for 1999, but this song would have rocked on 1999

Yup, we're gonna have to hear about EVERY song.

Interesting stuff - this song sounded SO timely in '87!
I remember reviews saying that he was parodying the kind of songs that Billy Ocean and Lionel Ritchie were topping charts with, and showing them how it should really be done...

Great song.

I have always thought that it sounds like The Clash' Spanish Bombs.

BorisFishpaw said:

although the later released versions has a few differences the released track is shorter and it doesnt have wendy and lisa on it

YEAHHSSSSS! (progressive commercial lady)

lrc..
[Edited 7/2/09 22:21pm]

nope

Dayclear said:

But at least this thread has something interesting to it. I never realised the song was from that era.

japanrocks said:

shet-up.

a bruce springsteen song?

myfavorite said:

oki doki

Great song!

love that song!!!!! when it first came out i didn't know it was prince that sang it (as i wasn't a fan back then). i was 9 years old, and i just loved that song, would always sing along with it when it came on the radio! good memories!

sound like Barry White

well done TheKing!
After 47 tries u finally struck