What a great funk track, even if it is a little too Clinton for comfort.

"Meow!"
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That is my jam - used to play it all the time when I danced.

I had to rip the 12"version (vinyl) of this with the guitar & sax solo towards the end.

The edited version on the hits package SUCKS!!!!

tricky2 said:

i agree. the original, long version is just splendid. the edited version
on the hits package doesn't do the song justice imo.

but yeah what a great tune. that guitar and sax bit at the end drives me
wild

Camille at its best....
The 12" is pretty cool. A-Side is I Wish u Heaven Parts 1,2 & 3 with the usual Paisley-Park label, B-Side completely black label with letters in peach. Contains a very sinister poster from the Lovesexy-era.
The 3"-CD-Single does not mention Scarlet Pussy, but nevertheless it's on it.
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There's a 12" version????

God, I wanna hear it so bad...

MattyJam said:

I agree....La La La Hee Hee Hee 12 inch is also a funk fest.

I just got the I Wish U Heaven 12" this week so was very happy to hear the extended version of Scarlet Pussy....much better than the hits!!!

The song doesn't bother me. I like it. However, I wouldn't take someone new to Prince music on a tour through it, unless they understood His music like I do...and that is a long shot for most people that are not fans.

IstenSzek said:

Right! I think that all Prince's songs give their best on the 12" versions. Some examples? 'Let's go crazy' is much better as an extended jam, and also 'Girl', which is my best b-side ever along with 'God (instrumental)'.

Luv it.

Yaint even Knowin what to Do with a Scarlett Pussy

Yaint.

Tame said:

Bangin'...very Cliton-esque. The intro is also very Bowie-esque ala Diamond Dogs album intro.