Damn! This song is a jam I'm possessed I don't wanna hold you but I must What's the story on Possessed? Links to other threads about it? I couldn't find them Do you like the song?

i love this song! so funky and every bit as good as anything on 1999 . he says a bunch of times too . gotta love it

purplepolitician said:

@ But yeah it's a jam

Hey purplepolitician! Are you and nurseV referring to the song on the Syracuse 1985 video? If not is it a b-side? Thanks!

^ hi . the song from that show, yeah, but a studio version of it. available on bootlegs and thangs

purplepolitician said:

Thank you! I'll call Rick, TC, and Magnum and we'll have lunch.

Elle85n09 said:

okay

I think the original song would fit very well on "Controversy". It could have easily replaced "Ronnie talk to Russia" or "Anne Christian". It would've made side two on "Controversy" more cohesive.
Peace,
Aaron6ix

purplepolitician said:

There is the lyrical version which is a bit slower
and the instrumental which is faster and heard in the movie Purple Rain, as background club music during the Apollonia/Morris:Chili Sauce exchange

My favorite live version was at his June 7th 1984 Birthday show at 1st Avenue
lyrical with the speed of the instrumental and it was wild. It closed the show out...proceeded by Irrisistable Bitch.

Those 2 are what I consider his nod to James Brown vibe via Purple Music