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Reply #60 posted 04/17/10 5:34pm

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Prince's Hot Rock
The secret life of America's sexiest one-man band

By DEBBIE MILLER
What Time Is It?

Joni Mitchell songs blare out of the PA between the sets of Prince's road show, at his request. Vanity 6, three women in lacy camisoles, open the concert. "I love lingerie," explains Vanity, the leader of the group. "I used to sneak into my mother's closet and try to wear her lingerie to school." She picked her nickname because "a girl's best friend is her pride," she says. Like her cohorts, Brenda and Susan, Vanity gave a demo tape of her songs to Prince a year ago. "He said there were a couple other girls whose minds seemed to run alongside mine," she says. Prince then arranged to bring Vanity, a twenty-two-year-old former model from Toronto, to Minneapolis to meet the other two, flying Brenda in from Boston. Soon, the three were writing songs like "Drive Me Wild" and "Nasty Girls" in which Vanity coos, "I can't control it/I need seven inches or more."

It all seems a figment of Prince's imagination, a living fantasy. "Prince and I happen to think alike," says Vanity.

On their record, Vanity 6 is backed by the Time; onstage, they're followed by the Time (who, in turn, are followed by Prince). At one point in the Time's set, frontman Morris Day, a terrific dancer, calls out his valet. The valet -- who often follows Morris' own dance steps like a shadow -- brings out a table, sets it with a white cloth and a vase of flowers, and uncorks a bottle of champagne. Morris, meanwhile, in his trademark two-tone Stacy Adams shoes, waltzes with a girl chosen from the audience. This sort of classy deportment was the starting point for the Time, as organized by Morris. "The image was cool. That's the key word," he says. "That's what we built the Time around. Cool is an attitude, a self-respect thing."

Morris didn't exactly put the group together -- all but guitarist Jesse Johnson had been playing around Minneapolis in a band called Flyte Tyme (known familiarly as the Tyme even then). But it is Morris who has led the band to the point where it now often steals the show from the scantily clad Vanity 6 and even from Prince. Morris, the former drummer, has stayed closer to traditional R&B but, by injecting his good humor, has developed one of the best live acts in the country.

Prince, says Morris, helped the band get its Warner Bros. contract in 1981. Asked why the Time shares the same teenage-sex themes as Prince, Morris says, "Sex is present in everybody's life. I don't think anybody owns the rights to that." Asked if Prince influenced their sound, Morris says what Vanity says: "We believe in the same things." Asked about Jamie Starr, an icy tension descends. Although Morris Day and one Jamie Starr are credited as producers on the Time's first record, there is reason to believe that the record was, in fact, produced by Prince. One source very close to the situation says that not only is all the material written by Prince (mysteriously, there are no writing credits on the LP), but that the instruments are played by Prince and the voice is Prince's doubled with Morris Day's. This insider claims that the record -- a more commercial, more straightforward R&B album -- is a project Prince offered Warner Bros. because his own bolder stuff wasn't selling impressively. So, goes this theory, Prince set the Time in motion -- and created a pseudonym, Jamie Starr, for his new project.

Prince did tell a reporter in an early interview with the Minnesota Daily, when he was just seventeen, that someday he would make jazz recordings under an alias. (In that same interview, Prince claimed not to be averse to choreography, but he drew the line at spins -- "I get nauseated.") So the idea of working with a fictitious name had occurred to him at the beginning of his career.

And although Morris says that he and the band wrote the songs on their first LP, The Time, a call to the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), with whom the songs are registered, casts some doubt. The composer of the hits "Get It Up" and "Cool" is Prince Rogers Nelson (with Dez Dickerson on "Cool"), says an ASCAP spokesman. Prince's manager says that the fact that Prince's name is registered for the Time's record is "a filing mistake."

"Let me clear up a few rumors while I have the chance," Prince told the Los Angeles Times. "One, my real name is Prince. Two, I'm not gay. And three, I'm not Jamie Starr."

"Jamie Starr is an engineer, the coproducer of our record. Of course he's real," says Morris Day, whose band now outplays whoever it was on the first Time record.

But if there is a Jamie Starr, why can't he be reached? Manager Steve Fargnoli says it's because he's "in and out of Minneapolis," because he's "a reclusive maniac" like Prince) and because "it could be months before I see him." Can he be reached by phone? "No." Well, you wouldn't need to call him over to Prince's home studio if he's already there. "Prince is Jamie Starr" says former Warner Bros. artist and fellow Minneapolitan Sue Ann (Carwell), who has been a friend of Prince's for years -- ever since he wrote and produced her first demo tape. Others who are close to Prince also say that he is Jamie Starr, but they refuse to be quoted in print. But, says one, "everybody knows who's the main man behind everything."

April 28, 1983 (RS 394)
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Reply #63 posted 04/18/10 8:52am

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Reply #64 posted 04/20/10 11:25am

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1999 TourMet Center, Bloomington 15th March 1983


Vanity 6 Opening Act

MAKE UP / WET DREAM / DRIVE ME WILD / IF A GIRL ANSWERS (DON'T HANG UP) / NASTY GIRL

The Time Opening Act

GET IT UP / 777-9311 / GIRL / WILD & LOOSE / GIGOLO'S GET LONELY TOO / COOL / THE WALK

Prince

CONTROVERSY / LET'S WORK / DO ME, BABY / SEXUALITY / LET'S PRETEND WE'RE MARRIED / LISA'S SOLO / WITH YOU / HOW COME U DON'T CALL ME ANYMORE / LADY CAB DRIVER / LITTLE RED CORVETTE / DIRTY MIND / INTERNATIONAL LOVER / 1999
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Reply #65 posted 04/20/10 7:21pm

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Reply #66 posted 04/20/10 7:49pm

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Great era, great thread 2 as per. Well done Oldfriends...
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Reply #67 posted 04/20/10 8:54pm

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This era was the best time to become a Prince fan-very magical time. I am so glad I was alive to experience it cool
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Reply #68 posted 04/20/10 8:55pm

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Reply #69 posted 04/20/10 8:57pm

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As a kid I use to be afraid of this pic lol everytime I opened 1999 to take out the record I'd try not to look at it lol Kid stuff lol
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Reply #70 posted 04/20/10 8:58pm

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Automatic" is a song by Prince from his 1982 album, 1999. It was released as a 7" single only in Australia, with the B-side of "Something In the Water (Does Not Compute)".

A promotional music video directed by Bruce Gowers, who previously directed the "1999" video as well as videos from Queen, Rod Stewart and John Mellencamp, was produced for the song, which features band mates Lisa Coleman and Jill Jones whipping Prince in a simulated S&M session. The video was not released through conventional outlets but circulates amongst collectors.

Recorded Sunset Sound and Minneapolis 1982







Automatic

U ask me if I love U
It's automatic
Cuz every time U leave me, I die
That's automatic 2

U ask me 2 forgive U
When U know I'm just an addict
So stop the music, baby
U know U're all I wanna do

CHORUS:
(Hey!)
A-u-t-o-matic
Just tell me what 2 do (Oh)
A-u-t-o-matic
I'm so in love with U

U ask me if I'll kiss U
It's automatic
And if U cry, me cry, boo hoo
That's automatic 2, ooh

I would never leave U
No matter what U do
So stop the music, baby
U know I'm an automatic fool

(Hey!)
A-u-t-o-matic
Just tell me what 2 do (Until I stop)
A-u-t-o-matic (Oh)
I'm so in love with U (Oh ooh)

I'll rub your back 4ever
It's automatic (A-u-t-o-matic)
I'll look 4 a needle in a haystack
That's automatic 2, ooh (A-u-t-o-matic)

I'll go down on U all night long
It's automatic (U will?) (Yes I will, babe)
And even when I'm right, I'll be wrong
That's automatic 2 (A-u-t-o-matic)

(CHORUS) {repeat 3 times in BG}
Tell me what 2 do, baby
Mmm
So in love with U, yeah
Tell me what 2 do, baby
So in love with U, baby yeah
Alright, alright
Tell me what 2 do, baby
Yeah, yeah, yeah!

(Hey!)
A-u-t-o-matic {x2}

Come on, baby
A-u-t-o-matic
Tell me what 2 do
A-u-t-o-matic
So in love with U

Don't say that no man has ever tasted your ice cream
Baby, U're the purple star of the night supreme
U'll always be a virgin
4 no man deserves your love
I only pray that when U dream
I'm the one U dream of
I pray that when U dream
U dream of how we kiss
Not with our lips, but with our souls
Stop me if I bore U
Why is it that I think we'd be so good in bed?
Can U hear me?
Why do I love U so much?
It's so strange, I'm more comfortable around U when I'm naked
Can U hear me?
I wonder if U have any mercy, don't torture me

Stop the music, baby
Automatic fool!

When it comes 2 U, I'm automatic, baby
There's no one else like me
I'm the best U'll ever find
No one else could understand U
U're 2 complex
They say nothing's perfect
But they don't know U
It's automatic 2
Can U hear me?

(A-u-t-o-matic) {repeat in BG}

Honey, I'm so addicted 2 your pleasure
I'm addicted 2 your pain
It's automatic
Automatically insane
Undress me

Hey!
A-u-t-o-matic, oh no, no, no, no
A-u-t-o-matic {x2}
Hey!

Fasten your seat belts
Prepare 4 takeoff

I can dream of how U kissed me
Not with your lips, but with your soul
With U I'm never bored
Talk 2 me some more
I can hear U
I'm going 2 have 2 torture U now


© 1982 Controversy Music - ASCAP


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A-U-T-O-Matic lol that was the jam cool
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Reply #71 posted 04/20/10 9:06pm

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So many damn good songs off this album. 8 min + pop songs that don't get boring is quite a feat. Something in the Water (Does not Compute) <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3. i LOVE the whole industrial feel in the middle of the album.
I still play pokemon. I play warcraft. And I'm awesome.
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Reply #72 posted 04/22/10 2:34pm

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Reply #73 posted 04/23/10 12:19pm

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Drive Me Wild video: Susan Moonsie lead vocals
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Reply #74 posted 04/30/10 2:03pm

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International Lover
May I have this dance?
Darlin', it appears 2 me
That U could use a date 2night
A body that'll do U right
Tell me, am I qualified?

(Listen)
Baby, I know it's hard 2 believe
But this body here is free 2night, ooh oh
Your very own first class flight
My plane's parked right outside, baby
Don't U wanna go 4 a ride?

I'm an international lover
Yeah, that's right
Let me take U 'round the world
I'll buy U diamonds and pearls
Only if U're good girl, yeah

Darlin', I know it's been a long time
Since U've been satisfied
I can tell by the look in your eyes
U need it real real bad (real bad)
U need it so bad, so bad (real bad)

Baby, maybe if U're good, girl
I'll introduce U 2 my ride, ooh
Don't U wanna come inside?
Come on, baby, I won't fly 2 fast
I've got so much class (Yeah, yeah, yeah!)

(International lover)
That's right, baby
Let me take U 'round the world, yeah, yeah
(I'll buy U diamonds and pearls)
I will buy U diamonds and pearls, baby
(Only if U're good, girl)
Gotta be good, U gotta be good
Yeah, yeah, please!

Good evening
This is your pilot Prince speaking
U are flying aboard the Seduction 747, mmm
And this plane is fully equipped with anything your body desires

If 4 any reason there's a loss in cabin pressure
I will automatically drop down 2 apply more
And 2 activate the flow of excitement
Extinguish all clothing materials and pull my body close 2 yours
Place my lips over your mouth, and kiss, kiss, normally

In the event there is over excitement
Your seat cushion may be used as a flotation device

La, la, la {x5}

We ask that U please observe the "No Letting Go" sign
I anticipate a few turbulence along the way

We are now making our final approach 2 Satisfaction
Please bring your lips, your arms, your hips
Into the upped and locked position
4 landing
Can U feel it? Can U feel it?
Ooh! Ow! Yeah!

Let me take U 'round the world
Girl, let it all hang out

Yeah, yeah, yes, yeah, yeah, yes, uh

Welcome 2 Satisfaction
Please remain awake until the aircraft has come 2 a complete stop
Thank U 4 flying Prince International
Remember, the next time U fly
Fly the International Lover


© 1982 Controversy Music - ASCAP

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Reply #75 posted 04/30/10 2:04pm

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[Edited 4/30/10 14:04pm]
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Reply #76 posted 04/30/10 2:06pm

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1982 Outtake

Turn It Up

Turn it up, turn it up, baby
My signal's gettin' kinda weak
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
I know U got 2 be a freak, ooh
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
I'm still waiting by the knob
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
I'm ready 4 the heavy stuff, oh yeah

CHORUS:
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
Come and play with my controls
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
Work me like a radio (oh, oh)

Turn it up, turn it up, baby
Work it 'til I start 2 groove, ooh
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
I know U know what 2 do (Girl, U know what 2 do)
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
Work it 'til my clothes are wet
Turn it up, turn it up
I wanna drown in your body's sweat! (Oh yeah)

CHORUS

Now turn it up!

Come here
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
Give me everything U got
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
U know I know U got a lot (Oh yeah)
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
I'll play what U want me 2 play
Turn it up, turn it up
It ain't no good unless U turn it up all the way - yeah, yeah!

Turn it up, turn it up, baby
Come and play with my controls (oh, oh)
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
Work me like a radio (Come on, baby, turn it up)
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
Come and play with my controls (oh)
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
Work me like a radio (Listen 2 me now)

Come on baby, what's it gonna be?
Are U gonna do it or are U gonna leave it up 2 me?
Are U gonna stop? Are U gonna drop?
Kiss me, kiss me! Yeah!

Turn it up, turn it up, baby
Come and play with my controls (oh)
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
Work me like a radio (Come on, gotta, gotta, gotta..) (Oh yeah)
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
Come and play with my controls (oh)
Turn it up, turn it up, baby
Work me like a, work me like a...
Now turn it up!

Yeah, yeah
That wasn't it, now turn it down

Oh, ditty whop {x3}
(Oh, oh, oh, yeah )
Oh, ditty whop (Oh, oh, yeah)
Oh, ditty whop {x2}
(Yeah, yeah)
Oh, ditty whop {x2}
(Yeah, yeah)
Listen 2 me


Come and play with my controls
Work me like a radio
Come and play with my controls (Shock-a)
Work me like a radio (ra...radio)
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Reply #77 posted 04/30/10 2:09pm

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Reply #78 posted 04/30/10 9:02pm

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OldFriends4Sale said:



THREE WORDS: Best. era. ever. nod
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Reply #79 posted 04/30/10 10:57pm

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Sex-ay! cool
"I pride myself on working with great musicians, and I consider her to be as such. She's an amazing talent, the real deal." Prince on Beyoncé ♥

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Reply #80 posted 05/01/10 2:27am

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http://viewmorepics.myspa...204&page=3




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Reply #81 posted 05/01/10 2:38am

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Was this printed in a magazine ? The mirror-pic looks great.

Edit lol, found them @ Spin magazine July 2009 :


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Reply #82 posted 05/01/10 3:49am

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Reply #83 posted 05/01/10 6:31am

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Shango said:



woe, nice Time pic, I always loved the backdrop they had
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Reply #84 posted 05/01/10 12:04pm

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woe, nice Time pic, I always loved the backdrop they had

Yeah, thanks to MySpace, these never-before-seen shots show up ! cool
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Reply #85 posted 05/01/10 1:20pm

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All of Princes old pics... "Get hi before you masterbate"

I think he looks much better these days.
We are all so full of doody here
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Reply #86 posted 05/02/10 5:38am

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Reply #87 posted 05/03/10 11:58am

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Listening to 1999 at this moment. I knew I liked P's music before this era, but MTV and this killer album marked the turning point in his career. Special times and special memories in my life. wink
I bought the cassette of 1999, and one of the songs was left off. I think it was Automatic or DMSR. I know some of you remember, so refresh my memory please. Thanks OF4S for all of your hard work. I love taking these journeys back to the old days. hug
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Reply #88 posted 05/03/10 12:39pm

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HOT DAMN razz

1999 Simply is awesome i love it more and more every time i listen to and every time i listen to i am always amazed.

The Rock N Roll The funk the soul gospel it had it all the beautiful songs like free and the OMG did he really just say that Let's Pretend We're Married mixed with religion and sex Prince had such balls.


The bluesy underwater keyboard sounds of something in the water, The funk of lady Can Driver & the strange All The critics Love You in New York.


Ahhhh 1999 one of the albums that changed my life
Pistols sounded like "Fuck off," wheras The Clash sounded like "Fuck Off, but here's why.."- Thedigitialgardener

All music is shit music and no music is real- gunsnhalen

Datdonkeydick- Asherfierce

Gary Hunts Album Isn't That Good- Soulalive
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Reply #89 posted 05/03/10 2:11pm

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Free

Free background vocals: Lisa Coleman, Jill Jones, Vanity & Wendy Melvoin

Don't sleep until the sunrise, listen 2 the falling rain
Don't worry 'bout 2morrow, don't worry 'bout your pain
Don't cry unless U're happy, don't smile unless U're blue
Never let that lonely monster take control of U

CHORUS:
Be glad that U are free
Free 2 change your mind
Free 2 go most anywhere, anytime
Be glad that U are free
There's many a man who's not
Be glad 4 what U had, baby, what U've got
Be glad 4 what U've got

I know your heart is beating, my drummer tells me so
If U take your life 4 granted, your beating heart will go
So don't sleep until U're guilty, cuz sinners all are we
There's others doin' far worse than us, so be glad that U are free

CHORUS

Soldiers are a-marching, writing brand new laws
Will we all fight 2gether 4 the most important cause?
Will we all fight 4 the right 2 be free, free?

Free 2 change my mind (CHORUS {x2})
Free 2 go most anywhere, anytime
I'm just glad, I'm just glad I'm free, yeah
There's many a man who's not
Glad 4 what I had, baby
Glad 4 what I got, oh yeah
Oh, I'm so glad, I'm so glad I'm free, yeah
Free 2 change my mind
Free 2 go most anywhere, anytime
Yeah!
I'm free
Yeah, yeah!


© 1982 Controversy Music - ASCAP

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