jjam said:

lwr001 said:

rogifan said:

jjam said:

I'm beginning to feel like I'm the only person who Prince didn't shag.

lwr001 said:

I'll say again Prince's pimp hand was strooongggggg

Amazing this is all some got out of her beautiful post. Good lord.

,you have no idea what i got out of it, also, you seem to believe your observations are better?

[Edited 8/29/16 6:16am]

justAmeda said:

rogifan said:

jjam said:

I'm beginning to feel like I'm the only person who Prince didn't shag.

lwr001 said:

I'll say again Prince's pimp hand was strooongggggg

Amazing this is all some got out of her beautiful post. Good lord.

Yeah

rogifan said:

bigtimefan said:

I found this Star Tribune article referencing her visit to PP that she spoke of in her post...

Bobby Z's Purple Hearts Club Band at First Ave, Apollonia at Paisley Park

By Jon Bream

JUNE 30, 2014 — 2:21AM

Brian Setzer and Cory Wong "Rock This Town"

Why shouldn’t somebody celebrate “Purple Rain” this summer at First Avenue?

While Prince is adverse to celebrating anniversaries and looking back, his former drummer Bobby Z toasted the 30th anniversay of “Purple Rain” in a big way Saturday at First Avenue at his third annual Benefit 2 Celebrate Life for the American Heart Association.

Bobby Z, drummer for Prince & the Revolution, found an array of local guests – and one out-of-towner, “Purple Rain” co-star Apollonia – to play songs from “Purple Rain” as well as some of their own selections.

Four years ago, Bobby Z suffered a near-fatal heart attack. So he has organized an annual benefit to raise awareness about heart health. He gave a little speech and showed a quick video but the “educational” highlight was when one of his doctors, Dr. Uma Valeti, said: “It’s easier to save a man’s life than to put up a show like this.”

Amen. The scheduled opening act didn’t arrive on time. So, the music began with a surprise guest, pinch-hitting for a stuck-in-transit performer. Yes, Bobby Z called on Brian Setzer, Minneapolis’ most overlooked guitar hero, to open the show with the house band – which the pompadoured guitar man dubbed Bobby Z’s Purple Hearts Club Band.

And, apparently without rehearsal, Setzer and the the band tore through a rockabilly number and two Stray Cats classics, “Stray Cat Strut” and “Rock This Town.” Indeed, Setzer did rock this town. And to show you what kind of guy he is, he usually let Cory Wong from the house band take the first guitar solo - - and there were solo opportunities for the other band members, as well.

Then the expected kickoff act showed up: hip-hop hero Slug, of Atmosphere, just back from Milwaukee. He threw down a rap/sing version of “Let’s Go Crazy,” and then it started raining “Purple."

“American Idol” finalist (from Season 5) Paris Bennett declared “Baby, I’m a Star,” with some star-like testifying at the end. Her mother, Jamecia Bennett, raised the bar by taking “When Doves Cry” to church with the help of Sounds of Blackness. The Grammy-winning choir stuck around for some of their own selections, including “Optimistic.”

Then it was star time with Apollonia offering “Take Me with U,” which apparently Apollonia 6 recorded before Prince reclaimed it for himself for “Purple Rain.”

Apollonia returns to First Avenue

Dr. Fink, formerly of Prince and the Revolution, showed why he has a PhD in keyboards, as he played “Do Me Baby” as a wedding march and offered “Father’s Song,” composed by Prince’s dad John Nelson for the movie soundtrack.

Then it was time for a little Purple detour, with G Sharp of Dr. Mambo's Combo, who does the best vocal impression of Prince of anyone in the Twin Cities, delivering “Dirty Mind.”

Paul Peterson took the stage next to ask: What time is it? If you can’t haveMorris Day, then Peterson, a Time replacement member for “Purple Rain,” sang the Time’s “Cool” and “Jungle Love” that were featured in the movie.

The show concluded, of course, with the entire cast (save Setzer) doing “Purple Rain.” Wong’s guitar defined the song as several vocalists took turns. But, in the end, when Jamecia Bennett wailed and Wong’s guitar kept rising, there were chills like when Prince himself performed “Purple Rain” at First Ave.

What do you do for an encore? Show “Purple Rain,” the movie, in its entirety on First Avenue’s big screen.

For her encore, Apollonia headed to Paisley Park where Prince and3rdEyeGirl gave her a private concert at 3.a.m. plus a tour of his complex. She hadn't been in the Twin Cities since she filmed "Purple Rain" here in 1983.

At 4:42 a.m. Sunday, Apollonia posted an item on her Facebook page but it was later taken down. Still, Consequence of Sound republished her post, which said, in part:

"They play loud and HARD. Heard new music that was dope! He had a cool chair for me on the stage at his side and I sat there transfixed on every note, every move, every vocal. After every song I yelled and clapped my ass off. It was so amazing it made me sweat. These ladies are so talented and beautiful. I was charmed. And Prince….my heart still skip’s a beat. Paisley Park is a fun place. He showed me all my images painted on the walls. 'Hey thats me!!!' I said, he just laughed in that cool way he that does. The biggest room will be The Purple Rain room….he will have us painted there, huge murals. 'My big head gonna be up there?' He just laughed and laughed."

Love me some Apples! Very sweet and I really needed to hear this today....

slowlywiltingflower said:

rogifan said:

jjam said: Amazing this is all some got out of her beautiful post. Good lord.

Yeah

Secret doors and secret panels ... Anyone from the bank used sonar or similar equipment to find those secret panels - perhaps to find a will?

anangellooksdown said:

rogifan said:

Amazing this is all some got out of her beautiful post. Good lord.

Well? It is true that Apples leaves much to the imagination by saying these things in her post. And THAT is how controversy begins. My opinion? Either say it or don't say it at all...either it was romantic or it wasn't...but don't be like the others and leave us thinking Prince was doing things he wasn't. That's not fair to his memory either. I happen to not like implications...I like directness.

I always maintain something romantic went on between her and Prince I don't care how Apples downplay it. But if she chose not to reveal then I guess we have to respect that

ladygirl99 said:

Apollonia said, "On April 21st you changed the lives of many."

This is the truest statement I've heard yet. But it's not something that many of us have realized.

When Prince died, the natural reaction of many was to start thinking about how he lived his life. Especially as he grew and matured. The stories that came out about his generosity and love - including Apollonia's - are astounding.

Two thoughts have come into my head consistently over the last four months:

1. Man, was I lucky to pick the greatest artist ever as my favorite artist; and
2. I want to live my life like he lived his.

Point #2 is the one we can all take. I've told many friends that Prince was an exceptional human being. Not just an exceptional artist - an exceptional person. This comes from my few times with him, but mostly from what I've read about from those who knew him well.

Prince knew how to live. On April 21, 2016 perhaps his greatest gift was bestowed upon those who followed him - that we, too, would do our best to love one another as he did.

jayseajay said:

slowlywiltingflower said:

Yeah

and we kissed, and we kissed again

RodeoSchro said:

Apollonia said, "On April 21st you changed the lives of many."

This is the truest statement I've heard yet. But it's not something that many of us have realized.

When Prince died, the natural reaction of many was to start thinking about how he lived his life. Especially as he grew and matured. The stories that came out about his generosity and love - including Apollonia's - are astounding.

Two thoughts have come into my head consistently over the last four months:

1. Man, was I lucky to pick the greatest artist ever as my favorite artist; and
2. I want to live my life like he lived his.

Point #2 is the one we can all take. I've told many friends that Prince was an exceptional human being. Not just an exceptional artist - an exceptional person. This comes from my few times with him, but mostly from what I've read about from those who knew him well.

Prince knew how to live. On April 21, 2016 perhaps his greatest gift was bestowed upon those who followed him - that we, too, would do our best to love one another as he did.

Absolutely..I knew that but it didnt hit home til the moment he died.. at work, i copnsidered myself the prince guy yet that day everyonje had a Prince story morever , strength of his catalog, 20 different Prnce songs were playing simultaneously as everyone had their favorite. at about 2PM EST 4/21, MY CEO ssays this day sucks, no one can focus , lets go out to get ice cream, take a walk then go home..Wow, really

That evening, the governor ordered that the Zakim Bridge , South Station and Government Center be bathed in Purple..Never did I think that would happen..

non sexually ROMANTIC

When the real Prince books start coming out I hope she is one who has words in it

lwr001 said:

jayseajay said:

and we kissed, and we kissed again

We're not commenting on that, we're commenting on reducing a moving and hearbroken recollection of intimacy between two people who have known each other for over 30 years to 'dude's pimp hand was strong.'

jayseajay said:

lwr001 said:

and we kissed, and we kissed again

We're not commenting on that, we're commenting on reducing a moving and hearbroken recollection of intimacy between two people who have known each other for over 30 years to 'dude's pimp hand was strong.'

but but.but it was

bigtimefan said:

I found this Star Tribune article referencing her visit to PP that she spoke of in her post...

Bobby Z's Purple Hearts Club Band at First Ave, Apollonia at Paisley Park

By Jon Bream

JUNE 30, 2014 — 2:21AM

Brian Setzer and Cory Wong "Rock This Town"

Why shouldn’t somebody celebrate “Purple Rain” this summer at First Avenue?

While Prince is adverse to celebrating anniversaries and looking back, his former drummer Bobby Z toasted the 30th anniversay of “Purple Rain” in a big way Saturday at First Avenue at his third annual Benefit 2 Celebrate Life for the American Heart Association.

Bobby Z, drummer for Prince & the Revolution, found an array of local guests – and one out-of-towner, “Purple Rain” co-star Apollonia – to play songs from “Purple Rain” as well as some of their own selections.

Four years ago, Bobby Z suffered a near-fatal heart attack. So he has organized an annual benefit to raise awareness about heart health. He gave a little speech and showed a quick video but the “educational” highlight was when one of his doctors, Dr. Uma Valeti, said: “It’s easier to save a man’s life than to put up a show like this.”

Amen. The scheduled opening act didn’t arrive on time. So, the music began with a surprise guest, pinch-hitting for a stuck-in-transit performer. Yes, Bobby Z called on Brian Setzer, Minneapolis’ most overlooked guitar hero, to open the show with the house band – which the pompadoured guitar man dubbed Bobby Z’s Purple Hearts Club Band.

And, apparently without rehearsal, Setzer and the the band tore through a rockabilly number and two Stray Cats classics, “Stray Cat Strut” and “Rock This Town.” Indeed, Setzer did rock this town. And to show you what kind of guy he is, he usually let Cory Wong from the house band take the first guitar solo - - and there were solo opportunities for the other band members, as well.

Then the expected kickoff act showed up: hip-hop hero Slug, of Atmosphere, just back from Milwaukee. He threw down a rap/sing version of “Let’s Go Crazy,” and then it started raining “Purple."

“American Idol” finalist (from Season 5) Paris Bennett declared “Baby, I’m a Star,” with some star-like testifying at the end. Her mother, Jamecia Bennett, raised the bar by taking “When Doves Cry” to church with the help of Sounds of Blackness. The Grammy-winning choir stuck around for some of their own selections, including “Optimistic.”

Then it was star time with Apollonia offering “Take Me with U,” which apparently Apollonia 6 recorded before Prince reclaimed it for himself for “Purple Rain.”

Apollonia returns to First Avenue

Dr. Fink, formerly of Prince and the Revolution, showed why he has a PhD in keyboards, as he played “Do Me Baby” as a wedding march and offered “Father’s Song,” composed by Prince’s dad John Nelson for the movie soundtrack.

Then it was time for a little Purple detour, with G Sharp of Dr. Mambo's Combo, who does the best vocal impression of Prince of anyone in the Twin Cities, delivering “Dirty Mind.”

Paul Peterson took the stage next to ask: What time is it? If you can’t haveMorris Day, then Peterson, a Time replacement member for “Purple Rain,” sang the Time’s “Cool” and “Jungle Love” that were featured in the movie.

The show concluded, of course, with the entire cast (save Setzer) doing “Purple Rain.” Wong’s guitar defined the song as several vocalists took turns. But, in the end, when Jamecia Bennett wailed and Wong’s guitar kept rising, there were chills like when Prince himself performed “Purple Rain” at First Ave.

What do you do for an encore? Show “Purple Rain,” the movie, in its entirety on First Avenue’s big screen.

For her encore, Apollonia headed to Paisley Park where Prince and3rdEyeGirl gave her a private concert at 3.a.m. plus a tour of his complex. She hadn't been in the Twin Cities since she filmed "Purple Rain" here in 1983.

At 4:42 a.m. Sunday, Apollonia posted an item on her Facebook page but it was later taken down. Still, Consequence of Sound republished her post, which said, in part:

"They play loud and HARD. Heard new music that was dope! He had a cool chair for me on the stage at his side and I sat there transfixed on every note, every move, every vocal. After every song I yelled and clapped my ass off. It was so amazing it made me sweat. These ladies are so talented and beautiful. I was charmed. And Prince….my heart still skip’s a beat. Paisley Park is a fun place. He showed me all my images painted on the walls. 'Hey thats me!!!' I said, he just laughed in that cool way he that does. The biggest room will be The Purple Rain room….he will have us painted there, huge murals. 'My big head gonna be up there?' He just laughed and laughed."

OldFriends4Sale said:

non sexually ROMANTIC

When the real Prince books start coming out I hope she is one who has words in it

What a beautiful image.

endiadj said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

non sexually ROMANTIC

When the real Prince books start coming out I hope she is one who has words in it

What a beautiful image.

the style I've seen before, I wish I had an artists name. This is REALLY touching

laurarichardson said:

Beautiful. So many people loved him. Those who knew him personally and those that only knew him through his music. I hope he lives on in our hearts forever.

lwr001 said:

jayseajay said:

We're not commenting on that, we're commenting on reducing a moving and hearbroken recollection of intimacy between two people who have known each other for over 30 years to 'dude's pimp hand was strong.'

but but.but it was

And the fact you insist on calling it a pimp hand is the reason you'll never understand why it was so strong.

OldFriends4Sale said:

endiadj said:

What a beautiful image.

the style I've seen before, I wish I had an artists name. This is REALLY touching

She said the art was by Stephen Goss

anangellooksdown said:

jayseajay said: