I remember when Emancipation came out and this was one of the tracks that I liked. I also remember when Prince performed it on Oprah back in 1996. It was so cool! That performance actually made me like the song a whole lot better. It's definitely a forgotten gem to me.


I don't understand why folks didn't like this particular TV appearance.

you know, even though it seemed about 96% pantomimed, i liked his performance of "sleep around" on oprah too...maybe it's mainly because it's the only time i've seen that song performed, and it's one of the songs from emancipation that i actually think is pretty catchy (okay, i'm a fan of most of disc III).

i think that episode overall is pretty melancholy at best, considering prince and mayte had to play like nothing was wrong right after losing the baby, and prince had to go on television and shuck an album after dealing with such a big tragedy. knowing what we know now, going back and watching that oprah episode is kinda painful.

Anxiety said:

Well, actually that episode was taped before their tragedy, wasn't it? At that point there were just rumors about the baby's health in danger. But Prince was like, "it's all good".

NWF said:

No, it was taped afterwards. The baby only lived a few days.

Never really understood him for going on Oprah , damn , what a turn off
Did he actually think his fans watch that shite !?

Dewrede said:

huh?

Meant to say i didn't really think those middleaged housewifes that watch Oprah would dig him and his music
And i can't imagine anyone liking Oprah
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I love the song!

Dewrede said:

well, i think oprah's a prince fan and i think prince digs oprah, and at the end of the day, they probably weren't too bothered with talking demographics. and hey, as someone who eschews all things oprah, i watched it.

Dewrede said:

Hey - you might want to be a little bit careful about knockin those "middle-aged housewives" - who do you think was wearing all that make up and glam gear and dancin at First Avenue in 1984...?

but as Anxiety says - painful to watch now we know the history

I love this song, it is so damn funky. Makes me want to sing and dance around like a madwoman.

Btw , of course i saw it too (and even liked it)




and yeah that song's ok , but it's sounds JUST like


"Tell me how u wanna b done "

(the only difference is that one is in major and the other's in minor)
The resemblance it's just so obvious , i never really noticed it up to now , tho.
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Totally love that song, and yes Prince looked so good performing it. He was way 2 sexy. I remember my son watching that performance and couldn’t believe how good Prince looked. If I can remember he was wearing a beautiful blue suit. Oprah loves her some Prince LOL!

I like this song too...and White Mansion. Two of my faves from that album.

great song....too bad it was never a single...wouldve liked an -edit version. - and all that.

Christopher said:

Fuck that. It's fine as it is.

Cloudbuster said:

stop kissing princes lil ass!

Christopher said:

Fuck that. It's fine as it is.

"Sleep around" sounds just like "Tell me how you wanna be done"




(just had to quote myself again)

One of his best songs. One of my favourite songs. I play this song on repeat about 5 times and still can't get enough of it. I got all wet when I saw him perform this.


going to put this on now!