Hi dudes

I remember that this broadcast was supposedly illegal (the DJ managed to get a copy and was flamed by prince for broadcasting it), but I also remember theories about the story being just a promo thing, and Princevault.com just mentions the broadcast without mentioning it being illegal.

Do we now know the real story?

Thanks

Where you been databank?

Nope, sorry, I don't know anything about this story, great track though.

I don't think I've ever actually heard the recorded version.

Just the live one, which I kinda dug.

armpit said:

I don't think I've ever actually heard the recorded version.

Just the live one, which I kinda dug.

I love the live version he played on Leno, but the recorded version is even better. Great use of horns

jasontate said:

armpit said:

I don't think I've ever actually heard the recorded version.

Just the live one, which I kinda dug.

I love the live version he played on Leno, but the recorded version is even better. Great use of horns

Bragging is mean.

So no one has any clue?

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databank said:

So no one has any clue?

[Edited 8/1/11 5:00am]

iirc, The "Official" story is:

The DJ begged Prince for a copy, promising not to play it on air, but couldn't help himself, and played it anyway, against Prince's wishes.

The "theory" is:

Prince wanted to release it, but the song was too dirty (for JW's), so he pretended he didn't give permission.

Your guess as to the truth is as good as anybody's....

EDIT: BTW, I thought it was a regular radio station, NOT an internet radio broadcast. Anyone know?

[Edited 8/1/11 6:21am]

djThunderfunk said:

databank said:

So no one has any clue?

[Edited 8/1/11 5:00am]

iirc, The "Official" story is:

The DJ begged Prince for a copy, promising not to play it on air, but couldn't help himself, and played it anyway, against Prince's wishes.

The "theory" is:

Prince wanted to release it, but the song was too dirty (for JW's), so he pretended he didn't give permission.

Your guess as to the truth is as good as anybody's....

EDIT: BTW, I thought it was a regular radio station, NOT an internet radio broadcast. Anyone know?

[Edited 8/1/11 6:21am]

Yeah it was 102.3 KJLH in LA

databank said:

Hi dudes

I remember that this broadcast was supposedly illegal (the DJ managed to get a copy and was flamed by prince for broadcasting it), but I also remember theories about the story being just a promo thing, and Princevault.com just mentions the broadcast without mentioning it being illegal.

Do we now know the real story?

Thanks

I don't buy that story. A friend of mine that works for the station that aired the song said that P sent representatives to the station with the song. Then took the cd back with them. The station nor the dj (Kevin Nash) got a copy of the song.

If you want the real story, contact Kevin Nash. He is on Facebook and Twitter. He might can give a little more clarity to it.

I never heard the live version.. The radio broadcast is awesome though.

Looked on google through earlier posts...didnt hear anything about this being illegal.

paisleypark4 said:

I never heard the live version.. The radio broadcast is awesome though.

Looked on google through earlier posts...didnt hear anything about this being illegal.

Live version is even better IMO. Especially Ledisi tearing up those backing vox.

daPrettyman said:

databank said:

Hi dudes

I remember that this broadcast was supposedly illegal (the DJ managed to get a copy and was flamed by prince for broadcasting it), but I also remember theories about the story being just a promo thing, and Princevault.com just mentions the broadcast without mentioning it being illegal.

Do we now know the real story?

Thanks

I don't buy that story. A friend of mine that works for the station that aired the song said that P sent representatives to the station with the song. Then took the cd back with them. The station nor the dj (Kevin Nash) got a copy of the song.

If you want the real story, contact Kevin Nash. He is on Facebook and Twitter. He might can give a little more clarity to it.

That is true! I was listening to that radio station KJLH Stevie Wonders owned station,when he played it. The station was bombarded with request 2 play it. It was played more than once 2..That version was kick ass. Wondered why Prince stopped the release after playing it on Jay Leno...It was a return 2 nasty Prince. Guess he changed his mind & put it back in The Vault. Never 2 b heard or played again.

Got to check this out.

I Love the studio version. Its my 5 year old favourite Prince song.

daPrettyman said:

databank said:

Hi dudes

I remember that this broadcast was supposedly illegal (the DJ managed to get a copy and was flamed by prince for broadcasting it), but I also remember theories about the story being just a promo thing, and Princevault.com just mentions the broadcast without mentioning it being illegal.

Do we now know the real story?

Thanks

I don't buy that story. A friend of mine that works for the station that aired the song said that P sent representatives to the station with the song. Then took the cd back with them. The station nor the dj (Kevin Nash) got a copy of the song.

If you want the real story, contact Kevin Nash. He is on Facebook and Twitter. He might can give a little more clarity to it.

Very interesting story, thanks a lot I looked for Kevin Nash but there are several on FB and nothing indicates who's the one we're talking about on what i can c of their profiles. Would u b kind enough 2 help me find the right one (for example by describing the pic)?

I'd tend to believe this story. Is your friend 100% reliable when it comes to giving infos & telling stories?

databank said:

daPrettyman said:

I don't buy that story. A friend of mine that works for the station that aired the song said that P sent representatives to the station with the song. Then took the cd back with them. The station nor the dj (Kevin Nash) got a copy of the song.

If you want the real story, contact Kevin Nash. He is on Facebook and Twitter. He might can give a little more clarity to it.

Very interesting story, thanks a lot I looked for Kevin Nash but there are several on FB and nothing indicates who's the one we're talking about on what i can c of their profiles. Would u b kind enough 2 help me find the right one (for example by describing the pic)?

I'd tend to believe this story. Is your friend 100% reliable when it comes to giving infos & telling stories?

Go to kjlhradio.com and you will find the one you're looking for. Yes, my friend is pretty reliable. She's never lied to me yet.

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lezama said:

paisleypark4 said:

I never heard the live version.. The radio broadcast is awesome though.

Looked on google through earlier posts...didnt hear anything about this being illegal.

Live version is even better IMO. Especially Ledisi tearing up those backing vox.

lezama said:

paisleypark4 said:

I never heard the live version.. The radio broadcast is awesome though.

Looked on google through earlier posts...didnt hear anything about this being illegal.

Live version is even better IMO. Especially Ledisi tearing up those backing vox.

they looked like they just came out of the cotton field. They can sing, but he sure does put them in some seriously unsexy outfits

OldFriends4Sale said:

lezama said:

Live version is even better IMO. Especially Ledisi tearing up those backing vox.

they looked like they just came out of the cotton field. They can sing, but he sure does put them in some seriously unsexy outfits

Haha. I liked the energy of that live performance, but I thought Ledisi kind of ruined the second half of the song with her cauterwauling.

TwiliteKid said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

they looked like they just came out of the cotton field. They can sing, but he sure does put them in some seriously unsexy outfits

Haha. I liked the energy of that live performance, but I thought Ledisi kind of ruined the second half of the song with her cauterwauling.

Yeah the energy was hot, the set up was quirky but that swing low sweat chariot outfit those ladies had on was just visual noise for me, I like the lyrics, he drops a song here and there(good or not) that kinda tells us he's struggling with restraints, this song Lavaeux and Cause & Effect

OldFriends4Sale said:

I feel the color contrast and costumes worked well together. Especially with the oil painting background of Prince...

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

I feel the color contrast and costumes worked well together. Especially with the oil painting background of Prince...

I want that painting/poster!