Im diging this song, but i like the vid-version more, why is it different.
Theres some nasty guitar in the vid-version.
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Yeah, I always prefered the video version too - it's a little more "full" sounding. The think the album version was intended to be a bit more minimalistic/experimental, but I don't think it really worked as well.

This is probably the only Vanity 6 song that I can't get into.

toejam said:

Now ive been doing some research on the net and it seems that the video is extended version.
Why isnt P as sensitive with this when it comes to copyright infringement, is he ashamed of it and tries to ignore it like it never happened?
I meen its easier to find then other P-vids.

Gimmesomehorns said:

extended version

"if a girl answers don't hang up" is a funny track, i would have loved to have seen them back in the day

I've never heard Susan sing. On Drive me wild and Make-up she speaks the words. Can she sing?

Love Vanity 6 but If a Girl Answers and Nasty Girl are my favorite.I like Susan better on this than on Makeup *cringe*

lipstick said:

Yeah,Susan was no singer.She just talked her way through the songs But she has a really sexy voice,so it worked out.

Gimmesomehorns said:

The 12'inch has some rhythm guitar and some lead guitar ala "Automatic". I'm not that crazy about the lead guitar on it though. Don't think it fits. Not crazy about the mix of the 12'inch either. I actually prefer the album version best. And I definately prefer the o.g. version of this video as well. When it's just the three of them in a hotel lobby of some sort. In that version, that's the finest I have ever seen Vanity look. She's all oiled up and shit! Yeah,...that woman was wicked fine in 82.

blackguitaristz said:

There's two videos for Drive Me Wild?

I love the 12" version slowed down about 15 BPM.

IdentityCrisis said:

Yeah..the original just had Vanity, Susan and Brenda in it. And it's from the version that's on the album. The second video is when the group and all of these extras are dancing on this dancefloor. That's to the 12 inch version.

blackguitaristz said:

Like a Glazed Donut!! Def 1 of da best looking Prince GFs!!

DANGEROUSx said:

The 'only' Vanity 6 song you can't get into??? Good on ya, mate.

blackguitaristz said:

Ah shit, I've got to go on the hunt for this one.

blackguitaristz said:

I wanna see!

Brenda is the best singer out of Vanity 6 and Appollonia 6. She shoulda had a solo project IMO. A million miles and Some Kinda Lover rock!!

blackguitaristz said:

I've only seen the video with the 12" version of the song.It's very lengthy and starts off with Vanity and Brenda waking up Susan and taking her for a ride.They go to a wild party and start dancing with a bunch of extras.There's a rumor that Prince is one of the extras...dressed up in a clown costume! Big Chick can also be seen in this video.

Never seen the short version of the video,with the album version of the song.

DesireeNevermind said:

I was surprised when I first heard "Blue Limousine" on the A6 album.I couldn't believe that Brenda was singing like that....with a strong,powerful voice.She really is a great singer.

SoulAlive said:

Yeah, she should have had her own deal! She was mad sexy 2. I always liked her whole bad girl/grown ass woman schtick!! With the cigarrette and the studs. She always looked like she was ready to kick some ass. That being after she fucked it!!

DesireeNevermind said:

Brenda had the best body too. She was thick in the right places. P respected her as well. She admired P, they all did. But she didn't kiss P's ass. Plus she was married to Roy Bennet, P's stage manager. So the dynamic between her and P were different. No sexual tension shit. Once a girl shows that towards P...it's just a matter of time. P will always have the upper hand in that scenerio because it's his thing, he's busy so he doesn't really have the time to show attention to any just one person. So it's a "catch me when I'm not busy" thing. So the head games girls try to run on cats wasn't going to play out with P. Basically cuz he just didn't have that kind of time. So if they really wanted P, then they had to go on the aggressive. Show their card, so to speak. Cuz I think P could play it off, even if he was interested. But if u worked with him, it was either in the studio, rehearsals or the shows. That was your chance. And P wasn't going to show himself in front of the band.

blackguitaristz said:

So is he just big pimpin with that attitude or is it maybe a cover to protect himself from getting played or falling for chick and being vulnerable. All that work ethic sounds just like the Prince/Mayte days. Working 24/7 and that's how you get close to him. Interesting! Those Time songs come to mind! He could have had some heavy successful female acts if he wasn't trippin like that! Save for Sheila the female artist in his orbit , be they legit or just wanting his drawyers and vice versa, get played!