I used to know but I keep forgetting: what is the difference again between the 2 different versions/mixes that go around i.e. the Bright Lights Big City-version (1987/88) and the Crystal Ball-version (1998)?

cinnamonboy said:

I used to know but I keep forgetting: what is the difference again between the 2 different versions/mixes that go around i.e. the Bright Lights Big City-version (1987/88) and the Crystal Ball-version (1998)?

The Crystal Ball version is shorter.I prefer the longer version that's on the 'Bright Lights Big City' soundtrack.

NouveauDance said:

I was obsessed by this track at one point.

Track down the Bright Lights Big City soundtrack where it was originally released in 1988, it's a longer version than on CB.

yeah i had the unedited version on tape years ago..u know whatelse is short on cd..the cd version of still waiting.the one i have on tape and vinyl is longer

I remember when I first heard it, I thought it was gonna be on his next album & but then Alphabet St. came out & finally the Lovesexy album. I was pissed but I love the album anyways.

inovio said:

"Technicolor children in Picadilly Square
Whisper words, erotica, when U kiss me there
Gustav Mahler #3 is jamming on the box
I'll have another glass of U, this time on the rocks"

I'v had CB since it was released and never heard this song;

until a few mintues ago.

If it was not for Crystal Ball I would have never knew this exsisted. I got the soundtrack immediatley..love love love this song.

My favorite Prince song of all time actually.

I remember buying the Bright Lights Big City soundtrack back when it was released on cassette just to hear this song,,,kept rewinding and playing back then. Nice lil number in the Camille voice.

thepope2the9s said:

I remember buying the Bright Lights Big City soundtrack back when it was released on cassette just to hear this song,,,kept rewinding and playing back then. Nice lil number in the Camille voice.

yup and was meant to be released on Camille as well.

BEAUGARDE said:

I remember when I first heard it, I thought it was gonna be on his next album & but then Alphabet St. came out & finally the Lovesexy album. I was pissed but I love the album anyways.

I did the same and thought it was the 1st single off Lovesexy. I was so disappointed it wasn't. Lovesexy is good, but nothing on it is as good as this song. Very positive, happy, and funky tune all in one.