Do someone else here on the org love this song or am I the only one ???
Though not as bright as Manic monday, don't you think it was a catchy little pop tune ??
What do you say ?
Yay or nay ??

I love it! It's catchy

I have heard this song, if it's on The Work vol 1-5, 20 cd's of outtakes - but.... I just don't remember.

I don't think it impressed me that much

I like his version, and I love The Three O'Clock's version. In fact, their album Vermillion is awesome, and "Neon Telephone" fits in perfectly on it. It's worth finding.

The song was written Mary Sharon in the movie UTCM. Frankly I think it should have been the song on the radio when Mary was in bed after the party, and called Christopher, instead of "I Wonder U".

ernestsewell said:

you gotta be kiddin' me! - that CD was easily the worst on the P-Park label, as for their version.....!

funkyhead said:

worse than Jacob Armen???

Erik

erik319 said:

Jacob Armen's album was on NPG and not Paisley Park.

funkyhead said:

It has nothing to do the the Paisley Park label. The Three O'Clock were already an established band. They had four albums before their last one, which was their Paisley Park record. There were 3 other albums before, under different band names. They were a huge part of the Paisley Underground movement. It was only a great coincidence that they ended up doing a record on Paisley Park at the end of their run. Prince's only dalliances with the record was giving them that one song.

Good Question also released an album on Paisley Park, and Prince had zero input with that record, and to me is a worse than anything The Three O'Clock put out.

Neither were a protege band, like The Family or The Time was, but rather just groups that were shopping for a record deal. In the beginning, that's all Paisley Park was supposed to be, a record label for artists to record with, not a Prince vehicle for his numerous vanity side projects.

Vermillion is an excellent pop album.

daPrettyman said:

Yeah, Paisley Park folded when the Slave days began. Interesting note I found:

Paisley Park Records folded with Prince retaining the masters of all artists, artists advances that were kept by the company, and no support from the label. All releases are out of print, including releases by George Clinton, whose albums recorded on Prince's label are the only recordings of his that are currently out of print.

ernestsewell said:

That is interesting. I knew that P owned some of the PP stuff, but wasn't sure if he owned ALL of it. I know Mavis and George's last albums were both owned by him. I would think P would have George's last album on iTunes at least. George had a pretty big hit with "Paint the White House Black".

daPrettyman said:

THAT'S how good that album is, I can't even remember what label it's on!

ernestsewell said:

Hang on, I don't get that. Does that mean he is getting the money that is owed to the artists involved or am I reading it wrong?

If he is, it's a bit fecking hypocritical, isn't it??

Erik

erik319 said:

He kept the advances from WB or PP that were given to the artists. Since the CDs are out of print, there's no profit there anymore.

He knows the fans needs for that stuff, and it's nonsense that he's not rereleased it. What a fool.

And we have long known Prince is a hypocrite.

ernestsewell said:

Yup

ernestsewell said:

I don't think a lot of the PP stuff should be released ever again, but some of the PP stuff should.

The big question is which projects does he own? I know he owns Mavis' The Voice and GC's 2nd album on PP, but what else would fall into that category? Carmen? Ingrid?

ernestsewell said:

Definately. The Three O'Clock were a great band.

I like both versions (don't love 'em). Keeping Wendy & Lisa on the Three O Clock track was a good idea - they gave it that Purple flavor.

I know it's not the scene, I don't have a pic of the neon telephone
stuff like this should be on Prince's website, I would love to work on stuff like this...



Neon Telephone
This is Prince's version he later gave to Three O'Clock (after The Jets turned it down) for their 1988 Vermillion album. Recorded during the Parade sessions, the song inspired the neon telephone in Under The Cherry Moon, used by Mary to speak with Christopher. The lyrics are about a woman who refuses to call Prince on account of her pride.

Neon Telephone

Maybe she'll call me (Neon telephone)
Maybe she won't (Maybe she won't)
And if she don't (Neon telephone)
I'm gonna lose my mind (This time I'm gonna lose my mind)

It's kinda dark in here (Neon telephone)
I need a light (It's 2 bright)
I could use a sexy situation that would do my body just right
2night I'm gonna lose my mind

Sometimes her pride is like a big tall building
It hides the street that leads 2 a sweet mystery
(Sometimes) Sometimes we blow the chance 2 be so happy (Happy)
If we could only make up our minds
We could have such a good time

I know she wants me (Neon telephone)
I know she cares (I don't care)
Tell me what's stoppin' me (I don't care 2 know)
From runnin' right over there and runnin' my fingers through your hair

I'm goin' crazy, yes I am (Neon telephone)
Why can't U understand? (He needs 2 change)
I can't stop (can't stop) thinkin' about U, baby
This time I'm gonna lose my mind (This time I'm gonna lose it)

Why can't U call me, baby? Pick up the phone
U know your little Prince can't be alone
I need some of your sweet, sweet... oooh!

(Neon telephone)
(I don't care)
(Neon telephone)

Hello
How come U didn't call?
What, U think U're 2 good or something?
Can I talk 2 U?
Are U alone?
Good God

squirrelgrease said:

I agree

I have this on 12" promo. If I recall, the only part on it that I liked was the last 30 seconds or so, that it changes into a Prince sound with the Linn.

OldFriends4Sale said:

would love to hear a Prince/Wendy & Lisa outtake album. All those dreamy psychodelic songs work so well together:

Neon Telephone
Large Room with No Light
Splash
It's a Wonderful Day
Dream Factory (with intro)
Place in Heaven
Teacher, teacher...

In fact I might just do it myself. Haha

Erik

erik319 said:

lol I do it all the time: create playlists like this that is... Add Old Friends 4 Sale and I'm sold

I too, like the Three O clock version, you're right, great idea to keep W&L voices !

ernestsewell said:

oh balls, i think I am getting my CDS mixed up! - i think i am refering to Good Question's CD - which was a pile of poop!. Are you saying there were 2 bands on PPark that released Neon Telephone on their CDs? - do you have the track list for 3o' clocks album? or other details about sytle etc. Can't believe this sin't in my collection!

funkyhead said:

I never said anyone else but The Three O'Clock released it.

Amazon.com or Google can bring up the track list for The Three O'Clock. Amazon.com probably has sound bites too. or check iTunes.

ernestsewell said:

wht are you always online!

there's a neon telephone in the clip to IF I WAS UR GIRLFRIEND, in the Sign "☮" The Times Movie..

in the beginning, Cat is calling someone..



- just a thought...
[Edited 2/4/10 10:49am]

I dont feel much for this song (both his own version, as that by Three 'o Clock). He has done far better songs in the 'melodious pop' vein.

I think Three 'o clock were better in their underground-period. On the Paisley Park album they sound way too polished and generic for their own good.