Hey DrFunkenberry has the scoop on what happened at Prince's 21 Nights book release party.

Read it at the Quake, sounds nice. If he doesn't get angry and stop the release date.

A Prince Release Party To Go Down In The Books.

Posted in 21 Nights, Babyface, Prince, Randee St. Nicholas, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Slyvester Stallone, Steven A. Smith with tags 21 Nights, Babyface, Prince, Randee St. Nicholas, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Slyvester Stallone, Steven A. Smith on May 31, 2008 by drfunkenberry


(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

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Joyinrepatition said:

How did all of those super annoying egos fit into the same room with Prince's ego?

suomynona said:

rar

I dont see how performing to that lot with no pics etc launches a book?

When will he stop doing these celeb functions? and meet the real people with promo stuff.

Joyinrepatition said:

wow,thanx 4 the review.Im jealous now of course tho

Joyinrepatition said:

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syble said:

I'm sure the publisher knows that the book will only sell to hardcore fans. Why waste money on promotion?

suomynona said:

I think that's why it was in the garden

Jude418 said:

But then why sell it on amazon? It doesnt make sense. he must want optimum sales and not all prince fans are on the net and he doesnt exactly promote thru the web as much now. If it was released through other book stores he would sell far more as ordinary folk would see it and perhaps buy it, he is a legend wether people love his music or not and i think he would pick up a lot of sales to impulse purchasers for birthdays, presents that kind of thing. He has poor advice!

All princes promotions have been cloak and dagger except his perfume launch, he seems to think that the world gets it and are following his every move, truth is without proper pr he wont make the news, just some washed up footballer with a drink habit or taxes makes the news. Maybe he just sets his sights on the us, but still, like i said he is ill-informed and ill-advised IMO.

So Dr FB is a woman? I'd assumed otherwise for some reason

MattUK said:

Actually, DrFB says in the intro that someone else wrote it...
he usually says "Nurse somebody" sent in a report.

oleiso said:

I died a little bit when I read this.

And Paul McCartney was in this great band...called Wings.

Damn, Prince is hanging out with Rambo!!

I'm not gonna buy the book, with the proceeds he is stocking up on body bags for all the dead weight fams on the internet, the net is grounds for porn and scammers.

Prince and Rambo finally take out the bootlegrz, prince forums, and anyone that posts a picture!!!

this just in:
JOHN RAMBO joins the TIME. Prince to produce. They just performed a version of "the stick" at a club in Hollywood with Rambo beating fans with a baseball bat!

OK, This sounds cool. But you won't see the realmster hanging until he does the Paisley night again.
[Edited 6/7/08 6:45am]

Bosco said:

Apparently Stella McCartney's dad used to a singer, ha ha.

Thank you for the straw Willie...I found it today. Kisses.

Ya know....The Garden of Eden took time to grow...And people in today's world, eat of Mother Natures fruits. They put up a parking lot, didn't they. Well on the horizon...Paradise was hidden in their eyes....

And one day.....Love will take over. Again.

suomynona said:

You seem to think that insulting artists is acceptable behavior....

I think you are missing a love wire.

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.


1 Question...

Why didn't somebody jump in? Just curious... marketing skills = jump in and call Mr. Nelson out to sing with him...

Excuse me, Mr. Nelson - somebody is in your pool and you said sing?

I guess everybody was afraid of the water...

Take care,
QuietSeven

Tame said:

..and its probably one of the main reasons why entertainers isolate themselves for such events..

Egos out of control? Possibly.

Crazy fans who put build them up (obsession), and tear them down for being celebrities (jealousy)? Possibly.

Tame said:

Jeez, what the hell are you on?!?