206Michelle said:

amethyst68 said:

amethyst68 said:

206Michelle said:

Regarding the quotation from the Oor interview, I went to read the article (https://sites.google.com/site/prninterviews/home/oor-16-november-1996) and it is written in Dutch. I'm wondering if anyone knows where I could find an English translation of this interview. (I'd prefer a translation to using Google translate).

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EDIT: Also, I noticed that the publication date of the Oor interview was November 1996. The quotation mentions "with his very beautiful, very pregnant wife". Amiir was born October 16, so I have to conclude that the interview took place, at the latest, in October 1996.

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He must have been doing a press conference and was being interviewed by a group of journalist because they also quote him in this OK article. https://sites.google.com/...ember-1996 It had to be earlier than October, maybe September, because I thought Mayte was in the hospital then. [Edited 3/19/18 17:29pm] [Edited 3/19/18 17:53pm]

Yes, probably September or even before then. I'm reading her book, and she talks about going into the hospital at 7 months gestation and staying there for a month (pp. 204-205).

206Michelle said:

NotACleverName said:

206Michelle said:

Yes, probably September or even before then. I'm reading her book, and she talks about going into the hospital at 7 months gestation and staying there for a month (pp. 204-205).

I find I refer to her book often for historical reference. It's become very useful.....for instance, the Arsenio 1993 BL, TMP, etc. performance. For me, Prince and Mayte performed in such a different way. A much more intimate manner. I understood when I correlated the date to info in her book.

I totally agree. I think her book fills in a lot of gaps in information about Prince, most notably, about their son.

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She also distills/summarizes information regarding him changing his name and writing slave on his face. Nothing she writes about the dispute with WB is really new, but she expains that whole period of his life in a pretty digestible manner.

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She talks about the concept of the Foo Foo Master.

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She also provides some background infromation for some of his songs. "Sweet Baby" comes to mind. After she wrote about some of her experiences with other band members on the D&P tour, "Sweet Baby" made so much more sense to me.

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She clarified what really happened with the "annulment"; basically, it was something contrived.

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She goes into the reasons for his conversion to the JW faith.

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She is, arguably, one of his most important female collaborators. (I put only Wendy and Lisa, and Sheila E. ahead of her.)

206Michelle said:

NotACleverName said:

206Michelle said: I find I refer to her book often for historical reference. It's become very useful.....for instance, the Arsenio 1993 BL, TMP, etc. performance. For me, Prince and Mayte performed in such a different way. A much more intimate manner. I understood when I correlated the date to info in her book.

I totally agree. I think her book fills in a lot of gaps in information about Prince, most notably, about their son.

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She also distills/summarizes information regarding him changing his name and writing slave on his face. Nothing she writes about the dispute with WB is really new, but she expains that whole period of his life in a pretty digestible manner.

.

She talks about the concept of the Foo Foo Master.

.

She also provides some background infromation for some of his songs. "Sweet Baby" comes to mind. After she wrote about some of her experiences with other band members on the D&P tour, "Sweet Baby" made so much more sense to me.

.

She clarified what really happened with the "annulment"; basically, it was something contrived.

.

She goes into the reasons for his conversion to the JW faith.

.

She is, arguably, one of his most important female collaborators. (I put only Wendy and Lisa, and Sheila E. ahead of her.)

I recall Mayte saying that she might write another book that would focus more on the music and studio info.I would love to read a book like that from her.

pinkcashmere23 said:

206Michelle said:

I totally agree. I think her book fills in a lot of gaps in information about Prince, most notably, about their son.

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She also distills/summarizes information regarding him changing his name and writing slave on his face. Nothing she writes about the dispute with WB is really new, but she expains that whole period of his life in a pretty digestible manner.

.

She talks about the concept of the Foo Foo Master.

.

She also provides some background infromation for some of his songs. "Sweet Baby" comes to mind. After she wrote about some of her experiences with other band members on the D&P tour, "Sweet Baby" made so much more sense to me.

.

She clarified what really happened with the "annulment"; basically, it was something contrived.

.

She goes into the reasons for his conversion to the JW faith.

.

She is, arguably, one of his most important female collaborators. (I put only Wendy and Lisa, and Sheila E. ahead of her.)

I recall Mayte saying that she might write another book that would focus more on the music and studio info.I would love to read a book like that from her.

I actually think it might be better if she wrote some chapters of a larger book that serves as a definitive history of his music composition and songwriting. The Revolution could write some chapters. Sheila E. could write some chapters. Morris Hayes could write some chapters. Shelby J could write a chapter. Andy Allo could write a chapter. Andre Cymone could write a chapter/chapters. There are others I am not naming who could contribute.

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206Michelle said:

pinkcashmere23 said:

I recall Mayte saying that she might write another book that would focus more on the music and studio info.I would love to read a book like that from her.

I actually think it might be better if she wrote some chapters of a larger book that serves as a definitive history of his music composition and songwriting. The Revolution could write some chapters. Sheila E. could write some chapters. Morris Hayes could write some chapters. Shelby J could write a chapter. Andy Allo could write a chapter. Andre Cymone could write a chapter/chapters. There are others I am not naming who could contribute.

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That's a great idea! I'd love a book like that.

amethyst68 said:

206Michelle said:

I don't know if Prince wrote this song about Mayte. However, it is from the album that she inspired. It's one of my favourite songs off of the album.

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And God Created Woman

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Oh, oh

In a deep sleep I fell
And the music starts 2 swell
One of my ribs He took and it shall be
Bone of my bones (Bone of my bones)
And God created woman

And we were naked and did not care
There's a time 2 take and a time 2 share
2 in love all around and all aware
Flesh of my flesh (Flesh of my flesh)
And God created woman

Temptation sweet and so much (Sweet and so much)
Surely die if neither one of us shall ye touch (Shall ye touch)
Then again we could die from the rush (Rush)
Heart of my heart (Heart of my heart)
And God created woman (Woman)

Oh (oh), woman (woman)
My, my, my… woman

In my darkest hour I find
Many serpents who have lied (Lies)
Given half the chance still I'd run 2 your side (Run 2 your side)
Love of my love (Love of my love)
God created woman (Woman)

And if I never see U again
It's alright, 4 I am guilty of no sin
They can have U but I'll have your love in the end
Soul of my soul (Soul of my soul)
God created woman {x3} (Woman {repeat})

Flesh of my flesh
Soul (Woman)
Soul (God created, God created woman)
God created, God created woman {x2}
Yeah, God created woman

He says in the wedding program, all of the love songs on the Love Symbol album were written for or inspired by her.

Thank you for sharing.

pinkcashmere23 said:

amethyst68 said:

pinkcashmere23 said:

That's a great idea! I'd love a book like that.

With the exception of Andy, those people have known Prince long enough to write an entire book or two. A chapter or two wouldn’t do.

Very true! Andy could only provide info on the last five albums.I think a book like that would be a nice idea though.

Mayte's going to be on german TV today, talking about her book.

ThatWhiteDude said:

Mayte's going to be on german TV today, talking about her book.

Maybe someone will post it.

ThatWhiteDude said:

Mayte's going to be on german TV today, talking about her book.

Just saw it. And only because the TV was on (on mute) anyway. I had no idea she would be there.

CatB said:

The Max

206Michelle said:

CatB said:

Just saw it. And only because the TV was on (on mute) anyway. I had no idea she would be there.

Per her instagram, she is doing dance classes in Europe.

Yes but the Hamburg date was canceled. Lanz is in Hamburg and it was the 21st, the date of the canceled class. I asked her why she canceled weeks but got no reply, so I would never have expected her to be on Lanz.

magdalena32 said:

The Max

so sweet, yep that is the way to ask for sugar.

magdalena32 said:

The Max

That's adorable! Thanks for sharing

pinkcashmere23 said:

amethyst68 said:

pinkcashmere23 said:

That's adorable! Thanks for sharing

Is he wiping her down during a performance?

It appears so.Very sweet!

Love her or hate her, no one can deny her influence on him or her place in P's history. Many of my favorite songs of his were during this era too. Gorgeous couple and it is clear she never got over him, however they just clearly weren't meant to be. That is life, but they left some great musical memories during their time together.

Missmusicluver72 said:

Missmusicluver72 said:

pinkcashmere23 said:

Here's a video of it: https://www.instagram.com...ceandmayte

magdalena32 said:

The Max

Source: https://www.pinterest.com...200822299/

This is new to me.

Source: https://www.pinterest.com...435280076/

This is new to me.

Source: https://www.pinterest.com...089777615/

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This photo is related to her Child of the Sun album.

Source: https://www.pinterest.com...071279872/