colorblu said:

very true - it takes courage to try and "right the "wrong".

ok just listened to the orig. now im listening to the instrumental version which i have only heard bits and pieces of - can i just say ummm.....there are no words to describe how beautifully moving this is.
Prince if u are out there and somehow here - Thank you!

"And if the stars ever fell one by one from the sky
I know Mars could not be, uh, 2 far behind
Cuz baby, this kind of beauty has got no reason 2 ever be shy
Cuz honey, this kind of beauty is the kind that comes from inside"

Genesia said:

Nice observations. And it may very well be why he released it twice (first time ever), at the times that he did. To me, the first version sounds like it was recorded in the wake of Emancipation. It's got a lot of similar sounding beats/synths/whatever. It could be from shortly after that as well, but it doesn't sound like Prince circa 2004 to me. Possibly from that supposed Madrid 2 Chicago album that we were supposed to get in 2002, but had been hearing about since late 1998/early 1999. That would definitely fit the timeline of when things were falling apart with him and Mayte, and supposedly Manuela was around then and they were getting close. Fits the contrasts you make between their roles in his life, the dancing bit, etc. And when it did come out in 2004, he was in the full bloom of his relationship with Mani. By 2006, when we heard the second version, it was over, and he'd been hurt again, by the person he'd originally turned to with the same lyric.

Very astute of you and something I hadn't really thought of. Either version of the song usually just kind of passes me by and I don't put a lot of thought into it.

N2thelight said:

instrumental version? from when/where?

and those lyrics are from another song....

colorblu said:

l belive he will

errant said:

this was from the most beautiful girl in the world
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I agree that Prince sounds great in this song. It's good epic Prince. Strong music and strong song.

the only complaint I had with the song is that it was too short. I really felt that it ends right when the momentum is at full throttle.

hollywooddove said:

But that works. Prince thought the relationship was at full throttle - and got cut off at the knees.

Genesia said:

well you have a point there.

Genesia said:

Well you have a point there.

To dance ...spirit free. Remember that elation, faint now, a distant ghostly joy ...to fly hmmm. To FLY...

naked feet on the summer grass, swept away on a waltz tide - to really dance, who would not want to if they knew.

But then, it's hard to dance to Jazz - door closed... its a private joke.

Or when the floor is crushed to stage with the static expectant -wanting ?
The packed-in 'punter' experience - heelgrind soul at the door there ain't the space.
Greasy business of that kinda place, that kind of people -
There's the back space behind the wall - ye dance there. Back slash agogo !
O2
"There's NO dancing here" - "get bck in ur seat I tell u or u'll be outa here"...
Can't dance, can't see- This is VIP!

And so a "golden circle" - Can U dance... if U want to ?

Dance... the lost heart art of the people. Of the dancer nothing remains.

Ahh

No... really... lets dance right here... make it funky and I will laugh now !

Rosewood said:

Huuhh? please do explain

TheKid94 said:

drunk, I would think... or at least a hearty buzz.

Rosewood said:

colorblu said:

Oh, finally someone who can relate.

piccolo7 said:

Yes i know - the lyrics were in reference to my "thank you "!

TheKid94 said:



Huuhh? please do explain [/quote]

Hay - sorry to be so ambiguous.
Just some midnight ramblings on the joys of dance
( not drunk - unless u count hot chocolate) and on the last 17 years of experiences of trying to dance at Prince's concerts. Covering Wembley - London Apollo. Paisley Park, Rotterdam and O2 London amongst others. For a dancer it has been a disappointment as no one much is ever dancing and theres not the set up to do so. ( with the notible exception of the NPG tickets main stage show Rotterdam- maybe 2002 ish )

... and then I just question if the golden circle of the up and comming concerts will make it possible to dance ? I know its all slightly off topic -

The song "The Dance" in my opinion is one of reverse psychology - all the don'ts being do's=( if my black was white baby!! )...it is expressed with much feeling, and is compelling, clever, imploring and almost naked.
Beautifully executed - Prince at his vulnerable best.

I hope I have explained myself and will try to be more informative ( and on topic) with my posts in future. Not drunk Hollywood dove but maybe a lil bit crazy!

Rosewood said:

Thanks for the explanation. Interesting theory and actually those golden circle/concerts dancing things have been on my mind too. Have you been to a Prince concert where you could dance on grass yet? And uh..What do you mean with the "=( if my black was white baby!!)" I am rather jealous that you've seen him in NL. I live here and I haven't seen him here, yet. Welcome to the org.
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N2thelight said:

right, anyway... what instrumental version?

Bohemian67 said:




Thanks for the explanation. Interesting theory and actually those golden circle/concerts dancing things have been on my mind too. Have you been to a Prince concert where you could dance on grass yet? And uh..What do you mean with the "=( if my black was white baby!!)" I am rather jealous that you've seen him in NL. I live here and I haven't seen him here, yet. Welcome to the org.
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Thanks for the welcome - but I've been around a while - I get disillusioned ...
The image of the song - "my black was white" = negatives turned to positives a little like a photograph negative - theres a lot of Black and White in Prince's photo's don't U think ?

Maybe this year - Prince will extend his tour into NL - and U will get a chance to shake Ur stuff. @ concerts I'v been to, I don't get it - he plays all this amazing funky music and everyone just stands there.
I can watch a band for only so long -and then I gotta move- mostly though its cos Ur either trapped by seats or some sercurity man is shoving everyone back into neat rows. It's a frustrating experience. I found that I have had to alter my expectations.

Are U going to any of the concerts in Europe ?

errant said:

i actually heard him play it live around 3 yrs. ago, but never all the way through.(had to leave) And then i happened upon it when i was
searching;-) for the original.

N2thelight said:

key word - search

errant said:

There were a number of times (especially in the 2007 gigs) that Renato played The Dance. Prince has never (to my knowledge, anyway) sung it live.

Rosewood said:

I know what you mean, when the org gets too negative you need to leave for a while.

The only concert I've been to so far was in 1990. I was far back, & there were seats yes. We did stand but when there are so many people the feeling is kind of lost. I'm also someone who just can't understand people, who can just stand and listen to funky music without moving

I'm going to the Belgian festival. No seats. I'm not looking forward to any pushing and shoving or drunk people, I hate paying for that God willing the weather will be good and there'll be large screens and a little space somewhere to have a metre square around me, so we can dance of course! Though I really need at least 4!

I have no expectations at this stage. I'm glad it's going to be outside, some kind of freedom. I'll need to think about your black/white photograph negative idea. It's an interesting one.

I enjoy that song, really romantic, meantime, sad, as all romances

Genesia said:

thank you. that really wasn't so hard, was it?

Bohemian67 said:

Time for a good deal more positivity I think - though God only knows where that will lead!
- I hope U have a great time in Belgian and dance the light fantastic - everyone should just dance. I hope U are able.

Bohemian67 said:

I couldn't figure that out either

When I'd be able to go see Prince I learned to 'black' out all the people that just stood there. They didn't dance or move, just hung out and stared, still I didn't let it get me down. Instead I'd tune in to and turn on to that 'white' light coming from the fantastic sounds of Prince & his band

Prince music is magical and amazing imo, so when surrounded by the sounds I dance like crazy. I'm sure I look like a fool, but feeling that music is like drinking liquid and wanting the best of times for everyone

colorblu said:

LOL !! I feel a wave of colour commin' on - we sure need more of this vibe. scrap tha seats n' get security in tha groove

Which reminds me....we really need a decent dance smiley on the Org. That dancing banana just ain't funky

Good advise colorblu...yeah dancing...a natural high....love it! It's a coming together of body and mind where the soul takes over...it's exquisite...an uncontrollable force...


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