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A Prince Release Party To Go Down In The Books.
(A new member of our medical staff sent in this report and I am very appreciative.-Dr.FB)

What A Night. What an amazing night. I was in Prince’s house. The only thing not making it perfect was that it could have been about 10 degrees warmer. Oh well, I was looking good in my dress, goose bumps and all. Let me tell you, usual BookExpo America parties are not this much fun. Then again, most book parties are not thrown by the genius of music, Prince, for his book coming out in September, 21 Nights.

I arrived shortly before midnight and made my way around the place. The open bar was packed (obviously) and after a midori sour, I took a look around. The place is quite big and magnificent looking. Good taste in scented candles and incense. He had a large black custom made piano with a gold symbol on top of it. Down below were casings of two motorcycles, one from “Purple Rain”, and one from another movie. Going back up to the living room, there was a picture of Prince drawn in blue hanging above the fireplace. Quite cool.

I went outside and they had large photos from the book that were blown up poster-sized. 18 pics to be exact. Some of Prince close up, a couple shots of him performing live and some black & white shots that looked like they could have been taken from “Under The Cherry Moon”. As much as I loved what I saw, I had to think this man just does not age. Whatever he does or uses, I wish that he would pack it in a bottle and sell it to us. Back to the photos. They were really quite breathtaking. There were even a few of London’s nightlife. I had the fortunate stroke of luck to talk with someone named Lisa who worked on the book. She talked with great length about working with Randee St. Nicholas & Prince and what would be on the CD that will be included with the 21 Nights book. She was extremely nice and had a lot of knowledge of the book and seemed to be very pleased with this project.

Lisa was nice enough to introduce me to the publisher of the book for Atria, Judith Carr. I picked her brain for a moment and she said it has been a wonderful experience. Being the snoop I am, I asked about the promotion of the book, and what will be done marketing wise and promotion wise and she told me about a few things that will be happening in September (Editor’s note: Which we will keep under wraps til closer to that time.-Dr.FB) and it sounds very promising. She also told me there would be poetry and lyrics within the book and the CD will be called “Indigo Nights” and will ONLY be sold with the 21 Nights book.

After exchanging accessory tips, (loved the earrings she had on) I went to the bar for another midori sour. They had an ice sculpture of the symbol which was made by Grey Goose. The pool was rather large but had to make sure with all the people there to watch my step, as I was just breaking in these heels and did not want to fall in. The stage was set up by the end of the pool by the back yard where a female DJ spun. As it came close to the time our host was to perform, a Joni Mitchell album was played.

Shortly after 1:40 A.M. Prince made his way towards the stage and started with a guitar solo that sounded familiar but not one of his songs. Prince thanked us for coming out as the crowd inside made their way outside. He wanted to dedicate the first song to Randee St. Nicholas as this night was inspired by her and without her, this would not be happening. Someone tried to take a photo of him and he said no pictures please, I look terrible. Um, Prince did you see yourself in the mirror? you looked great!

Prince went thru a bevvy of songs & covers that included Joe Cocker’s “Have A Little Help From My Friends”, “Crimson & Clover”, “Wild Thing”, and then went into “The One You Wanna See”, which right before playing, he went over to the heater to warm his hands and asked for some extra hands as his were cold. He then continued with “Cream”, “You Got The Look”, “Shh”, “Be Happy”, “Everyday People”, “Thank You (Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Again)”, “With Love”, “Honkeytonk Woman”, “7″, “Come Together”, (On this one, Prince walked thru the crowd, around the pool, all while playing guitar and then back on stage) He finished the night playing “Purple Rain” & “1999″.

I know I am missing a song or two, but that is all I could remember. I guess the cold air was getting to my brain a little bit. He said sometime during the show that he knew someone was swimming and wanted them to sing too. For the record, no one was in the pool, but it was funny and everyone’s head turned to see if someone was indeed swimming.

It was a little bit after 3 A.M. now and it was a great night. He seemed to be in a rocking mood, switching guitars a few times and working those pedals with those heels. He looked great but I knew with his chest and arms exposed, he had to feel the cold air too, but only showed it early on. His band consisted of Shelby J., Marva King, Cora Dunham, Josh Dunham, and Morris Hayes.

I stopped to look at the photos once more of the 21 Nightsas I would have to wait until September to see these photos again. This night was a lot of fun and I am sure those 21 Nights in London were even better. I warmed myself up with coffee before departing. Celebs I spotted were Sylvester Stallone, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, sports commentator Steven A. Smith, & Babyface.

The food was great. The staff was great. It was another perfect night in L.A. and I cannot wait to see those photos again in September.-Nurse Hy Nee

Wow that nite sounds amazing....I love Honky Tonk Woman...wonder if we'll hear it in Dublin...mmmmm

what about "wild thing" !!!!!

Thanks!!!!

sorry to be boring but wrong forum!