anyone know whether it was done after the CD was complete or was it just one of those strange decisons that P makes. I'm sat here listening to it and it is blowing my sox off!, the Blue cloud is just tearin' it up!.

I believe it was written and recorded after the Lovesexy album was complete.

it would have been nice if he had put it on there cause that song is the hotness! it would have fit lovesexy real well.

i think it was an outtake from the "time waits for no one" sessions with Mavis Staples.might have been recorded in 1989?

Love this song! I have two different version of Prince singing it.

I understood from an UPTOWN article that God is Alive was tracked at Olympic Studios in London in June of 1988.

but it has the lovesexy sound all over it

From: www.dtt-lyrics.com

"God Is Alive" was recorded at Olympic Studios in London, July 1988, on the Lovesexy tour. The song was placed on the first configuration of Graffiti Bridge (September 1988) and the original Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic album (October 1988). A part of the song was often played on the Lovesexy tour, segued from "I Wish U Heaven." "God Is Alive" is a raw, stripped down funk/rock effort boasting an infectious vocal chant. Mavis Staples shares lead vocals with Prince. The song takes shape around a primitive-sounding drum machine beat and a repetitious synth bass motif. Prince inserts fiery guitar chords and licks throughout. He also adds some synth touches, but the arrangement is very spartan and demo-like. The arrangement and overall sound is close to that of "Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic," which was recorded around the same time. The song reaffirms Prince's belief that God dwells inside of man. He urges people to let God into their lives and "take a blissy ride," which will make them "so happy, purely satisfied." His simple message for a better world is "up with education, down with crime." The title of song is shown in the Graffiti Bridge movie.

somebody Orgnote me and send me a copy of this track...? I will be ur manwhore for a listen

I love this song! and I really love hearing Mavis sing
"News is coming like a dog in heat"

Mavis was on Arsenio one time telling how Prince presented her with this song
"Hey now, wait a minute Prince!"

I saw Prince live in early November 1988 where he gave a speech about God being alive and living inside each one of us, "He just wants to come outside and play" or something like that. "Do you believe God is inside of you? Do you believe?! Do you believe?!"
yeah, it would've been interesting to see what would've been if Batman hadn't come along
but the saddest thing at the time, I believe, was when Sheila left
[Edited 2/14/07 22:15pm]

cheers for the info, lets hope that if [and it's a big 'if'] Lovesexy gets the special edition treatment then this track in included coz' it seems to complete the CD. I have it as the last track to end on a really positive message.

ha, i'd also add in the galm slam remix and IWUH REMIX [PARTS 1,2&3]mmmmm!.

My alternative Lovesexy tracklist

1. Eyeno
2. Alphabet Street
3. Glam Slam
4. Anna Stesia

5. Dance On
6. Lovesexy
7. Positivity (edit)
8. Rave unto the Joy Fantastic (studiorecording of the version played on the bootleg Small club)