late last night i was sitting around and thinking about stuff...all the sudden i realized that july 11th & 12th marked 3 years since the last two paisley parties that were given out at the park. i even found the reports i gave for both nights too (1st night and 2nd night). it doesn't even seem that long ago, but then again...it seems like it's been an eternity as well.

then i started reminiscing over the few parties i was lucky enough to attend before prince stopped throwing 'em--yeah, there were the 3 aftershows during the musicology tour back in 2004, but i don't really count those as proper parties. ya'll old-school orgers know the ones: the party got announced here on the org from one of the mpls-area orgers in the know, everybody started getting all excited, folks outta state were all like "i wish i were there..." and then the party would come and go, so you'd log on to the org and read all the reports from folks who were there. goodtimes.

i honestly should start making comix about some paisley party memories that i have and put 'em up as an installment of uptowns not uptown or something, before i totally forget about 'em. kinna like charlie murphy's true hollywood stories, except not as buckwild and on paper. or perhaps asking the paisley veterans 'round here to share some of their stories and i could put 'em into cartoon form or something and post 'em on my comix blog as well...hmmmm....



"HEY, MR. NELLLL-SOOOOON!!!!!" edit
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The comic is a great idea, you should do it!

yeah, i honestly should...dammit, there should be a friggin documentary about this shit or something!

Don't think about it - doitdoitdoit!!!

Prince is thinking, "why should I give a party, play but not get paid?" He has changed.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

DO
THAT
SHIT!!!
Go ahead and lie. I don't know. Make a comic about Little Richard showing up and telling everybody how he invented purple or something

Handclaps, thank u for digging up these old posts. I really enjoyed reading them and I wish I could have seen it for myself. It sounds like a really fun time.

Gosh you just dont know how i feel the same.. now i remember when you could call and ask is there a party tonight...or when the local radio station and only D.J. Jules on KMOJ..you would have to listen closely and know when to hear him say it...."Party at Paisley Park tonight..1 am"

i miss that feeling you got when you came close as you passed the gas station (you old paisley schoolers u know) and the church...chanhassen inn.. and then you would get that exciting feeling in the pit of you stomach. i would get so anxious just wanted to be in those doors feeling that vibe.. being in his world and you knew you part of a very few who knew what the heck was going on..people were sleeping in their beds at home at 3am and you still breaking a hardcore sweat because Prince done picked up the bass or pulled out another new jam..

yea i miss him too.. i hope he comes back to Minneapolis and brings the love and funk again soon or one of these days...it would be nice..well nice is an understatement...i think he will after he gets some more things together and yes it cost him out of pocket to throw those parties..but i know he felt it was worth it..we jammed like no concert can and it was all in our little private world..as some of you got to read about.

if there is ever another one..man i suggest not missing it at least one in your life...after that i warn you the desire and craving for another one is like no other feeling.

and if all wonderful things did come to an end..(which i dont believe he is done yet).. then it was the most fun i ever had and will always remember and i am thankful for the experiences.








"what u be thinking about when your looking at me and laughing ?" YOU baby YOU !!!! not laughing pure joy from the pit of your stomach to the tip of your toes...couldn't help but to giggle.

endeara said:

What a wonderful story and a great thread! Thanks for sharing.

Very good idea Dansa.

Thanks for reminiscing!


Endeara, you describe the experience very well. I've never been to a Paisley Party, but felt much of the same feelings before Prince concerts.

Why would he have a party when everyone that goes are misfocused on the meaning of the event?

MickG said:

Can you clarify on "misfocused"?

wonder505 said:

Yes. But I would rather look at the phiolosophical aspects of the question.

MickG said:

LOL. None here. Just wanted to know what you meant by "misfocused" in the context of your statement.

wonder505 said:

he doesn't even know

BSK3601 said:

MickG said:

Sirry, I Didn't Comprohend

endeara said:

Great post endeara. And to think one person can inspire excitment and happiness in so many people. You captured the feelings of alot of people I'll bet.

Great posts! I've only been to one after party, just this past February when Tamar and Prince were here in MSP. Even though it cost $25 per person to get in and he never got on stage the entire night, and my husband is still complaining about staying out there until 3 a.m., I still get butterflies in my stomach thinking about it and dream about the next party!

tamaru said:

That is the only one I've been to too. My friend and I only stayed for like an hour though cuz we were wasted!

Hey Krystal, hopefully there will be another opportunity soon!

tamaru said:

Yeah and this time I'm not going to the bar before hand!

Dansa said:

P needs to at least have another yard sale or somthin'. All that 3121 merch and Larry collecting dust...