around the world in a day is a classic album that allowed me to appreciate not only princes 78-89 worx but music as a whole ,,u could say the album "changed " me in the way i hear music ,,,a definite life altering moment hearing that album ,,america,temptation,rasberry beret,tambourine ,,condition of the heart,,ah theyre all good ,,my fave is PAISLEY PARK ,,,the feeling of shivers sent down my spine listening to this song even after the millionth time is incomparable ... awesum classic ..agree?

escobar said:

Yep I agree. Paisley Park is good one. Matter of fact I was listening to that album in my car yesturday.

The Album is definitely at the bottom of my favourite Prince album, but 'paisely park' is one of the few songs I like on the album.

The "Paisley Park" extended 12" version is incredible!

I love that guitar and the seaguls on it.

ive never heard of the 12',,,how much longer is it ? the original goes for 4.5 mins

escobar said:

it's close to 7 minutes I believe, not sure
features cool guitar solos at the beginning
and end.

i don't have a copy anymore though lost
it in a harddrive crash i believe..

thats a damn shame,,,take it eazi talk to yall lataz

That is one of my favorite songs as well....brings back memories of 1985, playing basketball and listening to some old mixed tapes.
Paisley Park immediately became my favorite song on the album, at that time followed by Raspberry Beret.
I like the songwriting and the characters in that song and the uplifting message behind that song and the slowly grinding guitar. I was in total awe and amazement when he played it at the Celebration,the tongue-in-cheek Democrats and Republicans comment is also cool.
I love the 12" version with the seagulls, they remind of my hometown..it´s part of my workout mix so I get to listen to it on a regular basis.
Beautiful song.

KoolEaze said:

Can anyone describe the cover of the 12"? I thought I had all the extended singles from that album, but I don't remember any seagulls....

HalluRain said:

12" includes 6:53 remix of Paisley Park and the short version of She's Always In My Hair.



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This was my first prince album and as has been stated previously, really struck a chord with me(no pun intended). Paisley Park was my favorite after the first play. Its lyrics invoke hope in times of sorrow and the Paisley Park description I think speaks to a lot of Prince fans if not all in that we view ourselves as being outside the mainstream and it's always nice to have a place to go. Love it to this day!