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Printable Listening to the track now. Love it...
Sounds kinda like something that coulda been off REM's Automatic for the People... "We've never been able to pull off a funk number"
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Trickology said: http://www.spin.com/articles/spin-exclusive-greg-dulli-apollonia-cover-princes-when-doves-cry
This is a unique cover as ever by Dulli 
from Spin magazine: For this summer's 25th anniversary of Prince's classic movie and album Purple Rain, SPIN is excited to announce the release of Purplish Rain, a tribute album made up of nine tracks commissioned by the editors of SPIN. One very special note: Among the nine songs is a version of "When Doves Cry" performed by the Twilight Singers, featuring Apollonia, who costarred with Prince in the movie, and Greg Dulli -- check out SPIN.com's exclusive stream of the track below! The entire album will be available as a free download for SPIN magazine readers and subscribers via SPIN.com starting June 23. Purplish Rain was produced to accompany the July cover story, an oral history of Purple Rain, for which contributing writer Brian Raftery spoke to most of the key people involved in the creation of the movie and album. While being interviewed for the cover story, Apollonia mentioned that she had performed Prince songs with Greg Dulli, the ex-Afghan Whigs frontman who's also recorded with Mark Lanegan as the Gutter Twins. She then contacted Dulli about covering a Prince track for SPIN's tribute. "It was a fun challenge," says Dulli. "I can guarantee you that what we do sounds nothing like what you expect. The only thing you'll recognize is the lyrics." Hear the song below, and check out the full tracklist for Purplish Rain: 1. "Let's Go Crazy" RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS 2. "Take Me With U" SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS 3. "The Beautiful Ones" FOL CHEN 4. "Computer Blue" OF MONTREAL 5. "Darling Nikki" CHAIRLIFT 6. "When Doves Cry" THE TWILIGHT SINGERS 7. "I Would Die 4 U" MARIACHI EL BRONX 8. "Baby I'm a Star" CRAIG WEDREN 9. "Purple Rain" LAVENDER DIAMOND Oh hell to the no-no-no! How on GOD's green earth could they do that to "When Doves Cry". Yes, I believe in putting a little bit of your own spin to a song when it comes to doing remakes. But, this is unacceptable. And what's more is that Apollonia is singing on it. WHY? WHY? Why would she allow them to do this to such a treasured classic? Is someone at SPIN on crack? Dang. Why did they not try to work something out to where they could re-master and re-issue the album? I can't believe this. No wonder Prince is so picky about who gets to cover his music. To hell with the money. Sometimes, art should be valued. | |
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y'all are acting like this tribute is going to replace all known copies of the original purple rain album and that the intent of this album is to be the most masterpiecey masterpiece of all masterpiecedom.
LIGHTEN UP, YOU GUYS. 
it's not supposed to be some monumental work of art. it's a tribute. it's just supposed to be fun. i think the artists involved were aware that their versions wouldn't end up sounding better than prince's versions, so it's okay if we feel the same way. just enjoy it for the fun little novelty it is and quitcha bitchin, sheesh.  | |
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Anxiety said: y'all are acting like this tribute is going to replace all known copies of the original purple rain album and that the intent of this album is to be the most masterpiecey masterpiece of all masterpiecedom.
LIGHTEN UP, YOU GUYS.
it's not supposed to be some monumental work of art. it's a tribute. it's just supposed to be fun. i think the artists involved were aware that their versions wouldn't end up sounding better than prince's versions, so it's okay if we feel the same way. just enjoy it for the fun little novelty it is and quitcha bitchin, sheesh. as you so often say:  | |
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Anxiety said: i'm pretty sure it's AT LEAST on an iTunes commercial, but i swear i've heard it used several other times as background music. Yep, it is the song, and I LOVE that song. The song "Ordinary Day" in a Target commercial is pretty cool too. | |
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I like it!
Now I have to buy the magazine to get the download (right?). QUESTION: Why is there only ONE (2 with mine) POST under the Comments section of that article????? C'mon people! REPRESENT!!!!! By St. Boogar and all the saints at the backside door of Purgatory! | |
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Anxiety said: SHOCKADELICA1 said: Never heard of any of these people... **yawn**
you've never heard of sharon jones??? you've got some catching up to do. Uh, no never heard of her...everything is not for everybody and everybody is entitled to their own taste in music. So like I said, I've never heard of her or anybody else on that list. Sorry. "Bring friends, bring your children and bring foot spray 'cause it's gon' be funky." ~ Prince
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I haven't heard of any of these people, either. The version of When Doves Cr y is alright. As much as I like Ginuwine, I really hated his cover of it. I'm not sure if I'll be running out to get a copy of the magazie to get it, though. - Queen Royalty | |
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No thanks. | |
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bluefish said: I'm somewhat ashamed to admit I've never heard of any of the artists/bands who are doing the covers.
 Still, I would love to hear this, as Purple Rain is my favorite Prince album. However, I'm not gonna subscribe to the mag just to get the music...so I hope it'll be available through other means... You should be more ashamed that you would allow yourself to be ashamed for not knowing the bands. | |
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Dayclear said: No thanks.
Me too - Prince wouldnt like this. Get the tribute CD with DAngelo and Dale Bozzio on it. | |
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Trickology said: http://www.spin.com/articles/spin-exclusive-greg-dulli-apollonia-cover-princes-when-doves-cry
This is a unique cover as ever by Dulli
from Spin magazine: For this summer's 25th anniversary of Prince's classic movie and album Purple Rain, SPIN is excited to announce the release of Purplish Rain, a tribute album made up of nine tracks commissioned by the editors of SPIN. One very special note: Among the nine songs is a version of "When Doves Cry" performed by the Twilight Singers, featuring Apollonia, who costarred with Prince in the movie, and Greg Dulli -- check out SPIN.com's exclusive stream of the track below! [snipped] While being interviewed for the cover story, Apollonia mentioned that she had performed Prince songs with Greg Dulli, the ex-Afghan Whigs frontman who's also recorded with Mark Lanegan as the Gutter Twins. She then contacted Dulli about covering a Prince track for SPIN's tribute. [snipped] 2. "Take Me With U" SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS 6. "When Doves Cry" THE TWILIGHT SINGERS  Someone who can sing is doing "Take Me With You". Oh, but wait...
But then they had to add Crapples to "When Does Cry"  Did this Geg Dulli guy suddenly go deaf while staring at her boobs too?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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got the mag....but the cd was a pits. vary few can take a prince track and make it easy to listen to. WDC was pain-staking to listen to, sorry, but true.
I love Apples....u would think that after all the time she has had between then and now, she could have done something not only better but maybe slipped something of her own....like a track inspired by PR? In any case it was mosdef a good read. | |
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1817 said: got the mag....but the cd was a pits. vary few can take a prince track and make it easy to listen to. WDC was pain-staking to listen to, sorry, but true.
I love Apples....u would think that after all the time she has had between then and now, she could have done something not only better but maybe slipped something of her own....like a track inspired by PR? In any case it was mosdef a good read. How did you download the album? Isn't it not supposed to be up until the 23rd? Certainly the publicized link isn't active yet. | |
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TwiliteKid said: 1817 said: got the mag....but the cd was a pits. vary few can take a prince track and make it easy to listen to. WDC was pain-staking to listen to, sorry, but true.
I love Apples....u would think that after all the time she has had between then and now, she could have done something not only better but maybe slipped something of her own....like a track inspired by PR? In any case it was mosdef a good read. How did you download the album? Isn't it not supposed to be up until the 23rd? Certainly the publicized link isn't active yet. The Spin magazine at Borders was the one with Jack White on the cover yesterday. Maybe subscribers have received their issues already. Anyone else get the new issue? If prince.org were to be made idiot proof, someone would just invent a better idiot. | |
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I bought a copy of the tribute issue this afternoon. It contains fantastic and rare photos from that era.
No access code required to download tracks beginning June 23. [Edited 6/18/09 14:16pm] | |
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Copycat said: I bought a copy of the tribute issue this afternoon. It contains fantastic and rare photos from that era.
No access code required to download tracks beginning June 23. Thanks! Good to know. I guess I was a day early, or Borders is slow on the uptake. I'll try Barnes & Noble. If prince.org were to be made idiot proof, someone would just invent a better idiot. | |
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Does anyone here believe that Prince would okay a cover that sounded better than the original or have a band with such popularity do a cover that would compete with his appeal. NOT. We are all so full of  here | |
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I got my issue in the mail 2day.Great interviews! I LOVE the unseen Controversy era backstage pic of Morris Day and Prince.And according 2 Jellybean,there was an off camera scuffle between Morris & P. |
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i finally tracked down a copy of the issue today, and whatever you think of the tribute compilation, the article is fantastic, and the cover and art layout made me feel like i was 14 years old and flipping through a copy of RIGHT ON! magazine.
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Cool, retro 2-color cover. Damn, a remaster could have put a nice chunk of change in Prince's pocket with the interest generated over this anniversary. Too bad. For us. I still haven't found the magazine at stores yet.  If prince.org were to be made idiot proof, someone would just invent a better idiot. | |
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Just picked up the mag today. The person who wrote sure had alot of mistakes it was pitiful. In one photo where Morris is sitting with A6, they don't even know who Susan or Brenda are. The caption says some unidentified girl-- (Susan)--, and Jill Jones -- ( when it's Brenda)--. Did this person even see the movie?????
I hate stupid mistakes. Please bone up before you write on a subject. "
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SANSKER7 said: Just picked up the mag today. The person who wrote sure had alot of mistakes it was pitiful. In one photo where Morris is sitting with A6, they don't even know who Susan or Brenda are. The caption says some unidentified girl-- (Susan)--, and Jill Jones -- ( when it's Brenda)--. Did this person even see the movie?????
I hate stupid mistakes. Please bone up before you write on a subject. Really? That's pretty amateurish. If prince.org were to be made idiot proof, someone would just invent a better idiot. | |
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SANSKER7 said: Just picked up the mag today. The person who wrote sure had alot of mistakes it was pitiful. In one photo where Morris is sitting with A6, they don't even know who Susan or Brenda are. The caption says some unidentified girl-- (Susan)--, and Jill Jones -- ( when it's Brenda)--. Did this person even see the movie?????
I hate stupid mistakes. Please bone up before you write on a subject.  By St. Boogar and all the saints at the backside door of Purgatory! | |
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squirrelgrease said:
Cool, retro 2-color cover. Damn, a remaster could have put a nice chunk of change in Prince's pocket with the interest generated over this anniversary. Too bad. For us. I still haven't found the magazine at stores yet. Awsome! I havent went out and bought a magazine in ages, but i will go out and track this one! | |
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People in the UK can get this from Borders.
Bought last months copy this weekend with the review of the 3 shows in 1 night in LA. Shouldn't be long before the Prince issue is in the shops! Will keep you posted! http://www.myspace.com/savage1999uk
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HAHAHA..I KNEW you would get the Mag cover up before i could!!!...its a nice story with alot of info that we all already knew..but Gina Gershon almost having Apollonia's role? ugghh the horror.... | |
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SANSKER7 said: Just picked up the mag today. The person who wrote sure had alot of mistakes it was pitiful. In one photo where Morris is sitting with A6, they don't even know who Susan or Brenda are. The caption says some unidentified girl-- (Susan)--, and Jill Jones -- ( when it's Brenda)--. Did this person even see the movie?????
I hate stupid mistakes. Please bone up before you write on a subject. Yeah, I saw that and I thought that was lame and lazy too. However, the story is an oral history, which is nothing but a bunch of quotes from the people who were there...so if there are mistakes, it's likely due to the memories of the people talking, and not the person who put the story together. But I didn't see much in the way of glaring mistakes in the article, other than that lame photo caption.  | |
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Fine print details on page 63 that you should know about:
Download offer expires 9/30/09. Only available for legal residents of US and Canada. | |
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does the SPIN site hate firefox? i keep trying to go on there to download the tribute, but it freezes up my browser. | |
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