fukkin' fantastic! Thanks so much for this Q&A..! the best one yet!

Alan has so many stories to share, it would take volumes to capture.

He's Very Cool to do this interview. A Great read. He's Honest and Nice. He Rocks.....

Rhondab said:

MuaPetahl said:

thanx for the lovely footage and did i mention the info thanx once again

Great work. That was nice to read.

Great stuff!!!

Brilliant!

What a wonderful Xmas gift. Thanx!

NightGod said:

I know what you mean. I was SO surprised (and then again, not) that Mr Leeds took the time to write out such elaborate little stories for us.

I especially liked his admittal he is just a fan, like us, when it comes to most music.

My highlights are indeed also the playing music for Mr Leeds, but also the fact that he considers the music he made the last fifteen years a dissappointment, not counting a few highlights (like The Gold Experience)

I just looooove his insights into Prince's dealings with WB, art and music. If Prince ever reads this, I hope he will take a few pointers when it comes to having a good connection to his fans. I love the fact Mr Leeds can talk about some of Prince's weak business deals without sounding bitter.

absolutely bloody brilliant.

The time and consideration that Mr Leeds must have put into this is truly amazing.
Thanks to all who made this possible.

HamsterHuey said:

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I hope some of you are not going ignore some of Alan's comments about WB and P's former mgmt and the fact that Alan gives P some credit for some of the things he is trying to do outside of the traditional music industry.

What a great interview. Big thank you to Bananacologne for coordinating this, and another big thank you to Alan Leeds for providing some great insight into Prince and his music.

Thank you so much, Mr. Leeds.

It is so refreshing to hear that someone in your position is still well aware of how we feel as fans. I particularly found interesting your points regarding the state of Prince's archives and the quality of his work over the past 10 years. Also, your business insights help all of us have a better context for the output that we are receiving and for setting our expectations.

Thanks to the whole orger team who put this together! It was extremely well done.

This didn't jump out at me the first time I read it, but it's in his answer to Question 15: "For whatever reason, Prince was usually shy about releasing a ballad as the plug side of a single." Well, I guess he changed in that respect!

Alan Leeds - LEGEND

GREAT READ THANKS SO MUCH

wow! thanks Banana and Mr. Leeds. that was cool

now THIS is why we have an internet.

Thank you Mr. Leeds. That was fantastic. Class act all the way.

This reminds us that despite all of the unconventional decisions Prince has made & continues to make, he has made some very wise & conventional decisions, such as having Alan Leeds in his career. It's probably no coincidence that he was part of Prince's most successful ten years.

The answer to question 2 was very enlightening, and a bit depressing.

I like this, too: "What? And look like you instead of a star? Nobody will pay to see someone who looks like an everyday guy!" We all know nobody's ever been popular who wore jeans!

thanks Alan. Knowing there are people like you in the music biz makes me have faith in it.

I like how Prince travels with the ladies.

andyman91 said:

I hope Prince does know who Springsteen is.....


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Gracias a Sr Leeds y Nana; wonderful read, very insightful! Bravo!

Thank you Alan Leeds for being a pure class act, honest, down to earth, and graciously offering your time and energy to bless the Org. Prince was fortunate to have you.

The Org friggin RAWKS! I'm proud to be a member of this site and the Prince fan community. Most people don't get an opportunity to access the wealth of information people like 'Nana (and many others) have a passion to offer.

laurarichardson said:

Sure, but very often Prince's timing is not very ON, as he is also quick to point out.

When I compare Prince's online offerings (site-wise) and compare it to Björk's site or the concert-straight-to-the-online-community service Phish had, Prince's site is just a vanity thing.

I am sure there are loads of people who have been waiting for scented candles and stuff, but I would love a more direct approach, instead of the 'heavy hinting'-techniques NPGmc members are subjected to. News stating the facts, not beating around the bush.

I would love Prince's site handing out teasers as soon as an album is released. I rather prefer the way it used to be; Cat leaking a scribbled note with the tracklist of Lovesexy...

Mr. Leeds certainly gave well thought out answers. What a gentleman

nice read , thanks

HamsterHuey said:

- Agreed. His comments were real nice and honest, without being bitter. He praised, he criticized, but with respect for the person and musician Prince.

This was perhaps one of the best free insights into Prince's musical genius and artistic and business shortfalls. The questions were professionally answered, the selection of questions were outstanding, and conducted with class.

To the Prince.org community -- Thanks!

Thank you Nana and thank you Mr. Leeds