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Prince's Hot Rock
The secret life of America's sexiest one-man band By DEBBIE MILLER What Time Is It? Joni Mitchell songs blare out of the PA between the sets of Prince's road show, at his request. Vanity 6, three women in lacy camisoles, open the concert. "I love lingerie," explains Vanity, the leader of the group. "I used to sneak into my mother's closet and try to wear her lingerie to school." She picked her nickname because "a girl's best friend is her pride," she says. Like her cohorts, Brenda and Susan, Vanity gave a demo tape of her songs to Prince a year ago. "He said there were a couple other girls whose minds seemed to run alongside mine," she says. Prince then arranged to bring Vanity, a twenty-two-year-old former model from Toronto, to Minneapolis to meet the other two, flying Brenda in from Boston. Soon, the three were writing songs like "Drive Me Wild" and "Nasty Girls" in which Vanity coos, "I can't control it/I need seven inches or more." It all seems a figment of Prince's imagination, a living fantasy. "Prince and I happen to think alike," says Vanity. On their record, Vanity 6 is backed by the Time; onstage, they're followed by the Time (who, in turn, are followed by Prince). At one point in the Time's set, frontman Morris Day, a terrific dancer, calls out his valet. The valet -- who often follows Morris' own dance steps like a shadow -- brings out a table, sets it with a white cloth and a vase of flowers, and uncorks a bottle of champagne. Morris, meanwhile, in his trademark two-tone Stacy Adams shoes, waltzes with a girl chosen from the audience. This sort of classy deportment was the starting point for the Time, as organized by Morris. "The image was cool. That's the key word," he says. "That's what we built the Time around. Cool is an attitude, a self-respect thing." Morris didn't exactly put the group together -- all but guitarist Jesse Johnson had been playing around Minneapolis in a band called Flyte Tyme (known familiarly as the Tyme even then). But it is Morris who has led the band to the point where it now often steals the show from the scantily clad Vanity 6 and even from Prince. Morris, the former drummer, has stayed closer to traditional R&B but, by injecting his good humor, has developed one of the best live acts in the country. Prince, says Morris, helped the band get its Warner Bros. contract in 1981. Asked why the Time shares the same teenage-sex themes as Prince, Morris says, "Sex is present in everybody's life. I don't think anybody owns the rights to that." Asked if Prince influenced their sound, Morris says what Vanity says: "We believe in the same things." Asked about Jamie Starr, an icy tension descends. Although Morris Day and one Jamie Starr are credited as producers on the Time's first record, there is reason to believe that the record was, in fact, produced by Prince. One source very close to the situation says that not only is all the material written by Prince (mysteriously, there are no writing credits on the LP), but that the instruments are played by Prince and the voice is Prince's doubled with Morris Day's. This insider claims that the record -- a more commercial, more straightforward R&B album -- is a project Prince offered Warner Bros. because his own bolder stuff wasn't selling impressively. So, goes this theory, Prince set the Time in motion -- and created a pseudonym, Jamie Starr, for his new project. Prince did tell a reporter in an early interview with the Minnesota Daily, when he was just seventeen, that someday he would make jazz recordings under an alias. (In that same interview, Prince claimed not to be averse to choreography, but he drew the line at spins -- "I get nauseated.") So the idea of working with a fictitious name had occurred to him at the beginning of his career. And although Morris says that he and the band wrote the songs on their first LP, The Time, a call to the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), with whom the songs are registered, casts some doubt. The composer of the hits "Get It Up" and "Cool" is Prince Rogers Nelson (with Dez Dickerson on "Cool"), says an ASCAP spokesman. Prince's manager says that the fact that Prince's name is registered for the Time's record is "a filing mistake." "Let me clear up a few rumors while I have the chance," Prince told the Los Angeles Times. "One, my real name is Prince. Two, I'm not gay. And three, I'm not Jamie Starr." "Jamie Starr is an engineer, the coproducer of our record. Of course he's real," says Morris Day, whose band now outplays whoever it was on the first Time record. But if there is a Jamie Starr, why can't he be reached? Manager Steve Fargnoli says it's because he's "in and out of Minneapolis," because he's "a reclusive maniac" like Prince) and because "it could be months before I see him." Can he be reached by phone? "No." Well, you wouldn't need to call him over to Prince's home studio if he's already there. "Prince is Jamie Starr" says former Warner Bros. artist and fellow Minneapolitan Sue Ann (Carwell), who has been a friend of Prince's for years -- ever since he wrote and produced her first demo tape. Others who are close to Prince also say that he is Jamie Starr, but they refuse to be quoted in print. But, says one, "everybody knows who's the main man behind everything." April 28, 1983 (RS 394) | |
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1999 TourMet Center, Bloomington 15th March 1983
Vanity 6 Opening Act MAKE UP / WET DREAM / DRIVE ME WILD / IF A GIRL ANSWERS (DON'T HANG UP) / NASTY GIRL The Time Opening Act GET IT UP / 777-9311 / GIRL / WILD & LOOSE / GIGOLO'S GET LONELY TOO / COOL / THE WALK Prince CONTROVERSY / LET'S WORK / DO ME, BABY / SEXUALITY / LET'S PRETEND WE'RE MARRIED / LISA'S SOLO / WITH YOU / HOW COME U DON'T CALL ME ANYMORE / LADY CAB DRIVER / LITTLE RED CORVETTE / DIRTY MIND / INTERNATIONAL LOVER / 1999 | |
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Great era, great thread 2 as per. Well done Oldfriends... | |
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This era was the best time to become a Prince fan-very magical time. I am so glad I was alive to experience it  | |
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OldFriends4Sale said:  As a kid I use to be afraid of this pic  everytime I opened 1999 to take out the record I'd try not to look at it Kid stuff | |
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OldFriends4Sale said: Automatic" is a song by Prince from his 1982 album, 1999. It was released as a 7" single only in Australia, with the B-side of "Something In the Water (Does Not Compute)".
A promotional music video directed by Bruce Gowers, who previously directed the "1999" video as well as videos from Queen, Rod Stewart and John Mellencamp, was produced for the song, which features band mates Lisa Coleman and Jill Jones whipping Prince in a simulated S&M session. The video was not released through conventional outlets but circulates amongst collectors. Recorded Sunset Sound and Minneapolis 1982 
Automatic U ask me if I love U It's automatic Cuz every time U leave me, I die That's automatic 2 U ask me 2 forgive U When U know I'm just an addict So stop the music, baby U know U're all I wanna do CHORUS: (Hey!) A-u-t-o-matic Just tell me what 2 do (Oh) A-u-t-o-matic I'm so in love with U U ask me if I'll kiss U It's automatic And if U cry, me cry, boo hoo That's automatic 2, ooh I would never leave U No matter what U do So stop the music, baby U know I'm an automatic fool (Hey!) A-u-t-o-matic Just tell me what 2 do (Until I stop) A-u-t-o-matic (Oh) I'm so in love with U (Oh ooh) I'll rub your back 4ever It's automatic (A-u-t-o-matic) I'll look 4 a needle in a haystack That's automatic 2, ooh (A-u-t-o-matic) I'll go down on U all night long It's automatic (U will?) (Yes I will, babe) And even when I'm right, I'll be wrong That's automatic 2 (A-u-t-o-matic) (CHORUS) {repeat 3 times in BG} Tell me what 2 do, baby Mmm So in love with U, yeah Tell me what 2 do, baby So in love with U, baby yeah Alright, alright Tell me what 2 do, baby Yeah, yeah, yeah! (Hey!) A-u-t-o-matic {x2} Come on, baby A-u-t-o-matic Tell me what 2 do A-u-t-o-matic So in love with U Don't say that no man has ever tasted your ice cream Baby, U're the purple star of the night supreme U'll always be a virgin 4 no man deserves your love I only pray that when U dream I'm the one U dream of I pray that when U dream U dream of how we kiss Not with our lips, but with our souls Stop me if I bore U Why is it that I think we'd be so good in bed? Can U hear me? Why do I love U so much? It's so strange, I'm more comfortable around U when I'm naked Can U hear me? I wonder if U have any mercy, don't torture me Stop the music, baby Automatic fool! When it comes 2 U, I'm automatic, baby There's no one else like me I'm the best U'll ever find No one else could understand U U're 2 complex They say nothing's perfect But they don't know U It's automatic 2 Can U hear me? (A-u-t-o-matic) {repeat in BG} Honey, I'm so addicted 2 your pleasure I'm addicted 2 your pain It's automatic Automatically insane Undress me Hey! A-u-t-o-matic, oh no, no, no, no A-u-t-o-matic {x2} Hey! Fasten your seat belts Prepare 4 takeoff I can dream of how U kissed me Not with your lips, but with your soul With U I'm never bored Talk 2 me some more I can hear U I'm going 2 have 2 torture U now © 1982 Controversy Music - ASCAP 
[Edited 4/13/10 7:05am] A-U-T-O-Matic that was the jam | |
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So many damn good songs off this album. 8 min + pop songs that don't get boring is quite a feat. Something in the Water (Does not Compute) <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3. i LOVE the whole industrial feel in the middle of the album. I still play pokemon. I play warcraft. And I'm awesome. | |
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Drive Me Wild video: Susan Moonsie lead vocals | |
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International Lover May I have this dance? Darlin', it appears 2 me That U could use a date 2night A body that'll do U right Tell me, am I qualified? (Listen) Baby, I know it's hard 2 believe But this body here is free 2night, ooh oh Your very own first class flight My plane's parked right outside, baby Don't U wanna go 4 a ride? I'm an international lover Yeah, that's right Let me take U 'round the world I'll buy U diamonds and pearls Only if U're good girl, yeah Darlin', I know it's been a long time Since U've been satisfied I can tell by the look in your eyes U need it real real bad (real bad) U need it so bad, so bad (real bad) Baby, maybe if U're good, girl I'll introduce U 2 my ride, ooh Don't U wanna come inside? Come on, baby, I won't fly 2 fast I've got so much class (Yeah, yeah, yeah!) (International lover) That's right, baby Let me take U 'round the world, yeah, yeah (I'll buy U diamonds and pearls) I will buy U diamonds and pearls, baby (Only if U're good, girl) Gotta be good, U gotta be good Yeah, yeah, please! Good evening This is your pilot Prince speaking U are flying aboard the Seduction 747, mmm And this plane is fully equipped with anything your body desires If 4 any reason there's a loss in cabin pressure I will automatically drop down 2 apply more And 2 activate the flow of excitement Extinguish all clothing materials and pull my body close 2 yours Place my lips over your mouth, and kiss, kiss, normally In the event there is over excitement Your seat cushion may be used as a flotation device La, la, la {x5} We ask that U please observe the "No Letting Go" sign I anticipate a few turbulence along the way We are now making our final approach 2 Satisfaction Please bring your lips, your arms, your hips Into the upped and locked position 4 landing Can U feel it? Can U feel it? Ooh! Ow! Yeah! Let me take U 'round the world Girl, let it all hang out Yeah, yeah, yes, yeah, yeah, yes, uh Welcome 2 Satisfaction Please remain awake until the aircraft has come 2 a complete stop Thank U 4 flying Prince International Remember, the next time U fly Fly the International Lover © 1982 Controversy Music - ASCAP | |
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1982 Outtake
Turn It Up Turn it up, turn it up, baby My signal's gettin' kinda weak Turn it up, turn it up, baby I know U got 2 be a freak, ooh Turn it up, turn it up, baby I'm still waiting by the knob Turn it up, turn it up, baby I'm ready 4 the heavy stuff, oh yeah CHORUS: Turn it up, turn it up, baby Come and play with my controls Turn it up, turn it up, baby Work me like a radio (oh, oh) Turn it up, turn it up, baby Work it 'til I start 2 groove, ooh Turn it up, turn it up, baby I know U know what 2 do (Girl, U know what 2 do) Turn it up, turn it up, baby Work it 'til my clothes are wet Turn it up, turn it up I wanna drown in your body's sweat! (Oh yeah) CHORUS Now turn it up! Come here Turn it up, turn it up, baby Give me everything U got Turn it up, turn it up, baby U know I know U got a lot (Oh yeah) Turn it up, turn it up, baby I'll play what U want me 2 play Turn it up, turn it up It ain't no good unless U turn it up all the way - yeah, yeah! Turn it up, turn it up, baby Come and play with my controls (oh, oh) Turn it up, turn it up, baby Work me like a radio (Come on, baby, turn it up) Turn it up, turn it up, baby Come and play with my controls (oh) Turn it up, turn it up, baby Work me like a radio (Listen 2 me now) Come on baby, what's it gonna be? Are U gonna do it or are U gonna leave it up 2 me? Are U gonna stop? Are U gonna drop? Kiss me, kiss me! Yeah! Turn it up, turn it up, baby Come and play with my controls (oh) Turn it up, turn it up, baby Work me like a radio (Come on, gotta, gotta, gotta..) (Oh yeah) Turn it up, turn it up, baby Come and play with my controls (oh) Turn it up, turn it up, baby Work me like a, work me like a... Now turn it up! Yeah, yeah That wasn't it, now turn it down Oh, ditty whop {x3} (Oh, oh, oh, yeah ) Oh, ditty whop (Oh, oh, yeah) Oh, ditty whop {x2} (Yeah, yeah) Oh, ditty whop {x2} (Yeah, yeah) Listen 2 me Come and play with my controls Work me like a radio Come and play with my controls (Shock-a) Work me like a radio (ra...radio) | |
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OldFriends4Sale said: THREE WORDS: Best. era. ever.  | |
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OldFriends4Sale said: Sex-ay! "I pride myself on working with great musicians, and I consider her to be as such. She's an amazing talent, the real deal." Prince on Beyoncé ♥
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OldFriends4Sale said:  Was this printed in a magazine ? The mirror-pic looks great. Edit lol, found them @ Spin magazine July 2009 :  [Edited 5/1/10 3:23am] | |
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Shango said: woe, nice Time pic, I always loved the backdrop they had [Edited 5/1/10 6:31am] | |
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OldFriends4Sale said: woe, nice Time pic, I always loved the backdrop they had Yeah, thanks to MySpace, these never-before-seen shots show up ! | |
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All of Princes old pics... "Get hi before you masterbate"
I think he looks much better these days. We are all so full of  here | |
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Listening to 1999 at this moment. I knew I liked P's music before this era, but MTV and this killer album marked the turning point in his career. Special times and special memories in my life. 
I bought the cassette of 1999, and one of the songs was left off. I think it was Automatic or DMSR. I know some of you remember, so refresh my memory please. Thanks OF4S for all of your hard work. I love taking these journeys back to the old days.  | |
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HOT DAMN 
1999 Simply is awesome i love it more and more every time i listen to and every time i listen to i am always amazed. The Rock N Roll The funk the soul gospel it had it all the beautiful songs like free and the OMG did he really just say that Let's Pretend We're Married mixed with religion and sex Prince had such balls. The bluesy underwater keyboard sounds of something in the water, The funk of lady Can Driver & the strange All The critics Love You in New York. Ahhhh 1999 one of the albums that changed my life Pistols sounded like "Fuck off," wheras The Clash sounded like "Fuck Off, but here's why.."- Thedigitialgardener
All music is shit music and no music is real- gunsnhalen Datdonkeydick- Asherfierce Gary Hunts Album Isn't That Good- Soulalive | |
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Free
Free background vocals: Lisa Coleman, Jill Jones, Vanity & Wendy Melvoin Don't sleep until the sunrise, listen 2 the falling rain Don't worry 'bout 2morrow, don't worry 'bout your pain Don't cry unless U're happy, don't smile unless U're blue Never let that lonely monster take control of U CHORUS: Be glad that U are free Free 2 change your mind Free 2 go most anywhere, anytime Be glad that U are free There's many a man who's not Be glad 4 what U had, baby, what U've got Be glad 4 what U've got I know your heart is beating, my drummer tells me so If U take your life 4 granted, your beating heart will go So don't sleep until U're guilty, cuz sinners all are we There's others doin' far worse than us, so be glad that U are free CHORUS Soldiers are a-marching, writing brand new laws Will we all fight 2gether 4 the most important cause? Will we all fight 4 the right 2 be free, free? Free 2 change my mind (CHORUS {x2}) Free 2 go most anywhere, anytime I'm just glad, I'm just glad I'm free, yeah There's many a man who's not Glad 4 what I had, baby Glad 4 what I got, oh yeah Oh, I'm so glad, I'm so glad I'm free, yeah Free 2 change my mind Free 2 go most anywhere, anytime Yeah! I'm free Yeah, yeah! © 1982 Controversy Music - ASCAP | |
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