Yes, you are the last to know.

And this is the better version, by far.

It's terrrrrrrible!

The only remake on GB that isn't better than the original is Can't Stop This... (although it's still good).

I hate the version on Graffiti Bridge! I always skip it

I like the 80s version though.

Genesia said:

Yes, you are the last to know.

And this is the better version, by far.

This.

Pentacle said:

It's terrrrrrrible!

The only remake on GB that isn't better than the original is Can't Stop This... (although it's still good).

That.

purplemonster04 said:

I hate the version on Graffiti Bridge! I always skip it

I like the 80s version though.

me too.

I LOVE THE 80'S VERSION.

TheDigitalGardener said:

Genesia said:

Yes, you are the last to know.

And this is the better version, by far.

This.

Thank you.

Anyone who wasn't yet born when the original was recorded needs to sit down now.

Tick Tick Bang 1980 rules! Kinda New Wave-ish (?).

dannyd5050 said:

Tick Tick Bang 1980 rules! Kinda New Wave-ish (?).

No ? about it.

Are you the same people who prefer the Hallway version of Computer Blue, loooooove Another Lonely Christmas and Girl (especially the 12 inches of course) and think For You is a 5 star album?

This versions been circulating for quite awhile, but aye atleast you heard it, its the only version i like, i hate the released version Ugh the 1980 version was almots a masterpeice, if it had been edited/mastered @ that place in his career not GB era

Pentacle said:

Are you the same people who prefer the Hallway version of Computer Blue, loooooove Another Lonely Christmas and Girl (especially the 12 inches of course) and think For You is a 5 star album?

Yes on Another Lonely Christmas & Girl 12"inches, No on Computer Blue & For You & Yes, I like the 1980 outtake version of Tick, Tick, Bang better too....

Pentacle said:

Are you the same people who prefer the Hallway version of Computer Blue, loooooove Another Lonely Christmas and Girl (especially the 12 inches of course) and think For You is a 5 star album?

Dope!

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I like the GB one better.

Yeah I said it! Problem?!

NouveauDance said:

Pentacle said:

Are you the same people who prefer the Hallway version of Computer Blue, loooooove Another Lonely Christmas and Girl (especially the 12 inches of course) and think For You is a 5 star album?

Pentacle said:

It's terrrrrrrible!

The only remake on GB that isn't better than the original is Can't Stop This... (although it's still good).

No.

The 1986 rehearsal version of "We Can Funk" SMOKES the GB version.

Militant said:

Pentacle said:

It's terrrrrrrible!

The only remake on GB that isn't better than the original is Can't Stop This... (although it's still good).

No.

The 1986 rehearsal version of "We Can Funk" SMOKES the GB version.

Abso-friggin'-lutely.

Genesia said:

Yes, you are the last to know.

And this is the better version, by far.

Actually, I'm the last to know. Thankfully (for me), I'm already sitting down.

Love this! However, if this is a Controversy outtake then it would have been 1981 not 80.

TheFreakerFantastic said:

Love this! However, if this is a Controversy outtake then it would have been 1981 not 80.

Yup.

The original version of "Tick, Tick, Bang" was recorded in the summer of 1981 at Prince's Lake Riley house. The original version of "Let's Work" entitled "Let's Rock" was recorded around the same time, as was "Annie Christian".

Militant said:

TheFreakerFantastic said:

Love this! However, if this is a Controversy outtake then it would have been 1981 not 80.

Yup.

The original version of "Tick, Tick, Bang" was recorded in the summer of 1981 at Prince's Lake Riley house. The original version of "Let's Work" entitled "Let's Rock" was recorded around the same time, as was "Annie Christian".

^ Thank you. I thought that was the case! I wonder why P changed 'Let's Rock' to 'Let's Work', i think Let's Rock would have made more sense!!!

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TheFreakerFantastic said:

Militant said:

Yup.

The original version of "Tick, Tick, Bang" was recorded in the summer of 1981 at Prince's Lake Riley house. The original version of "Let's Work" entitled "Let's Rock" was recorded around the same time, as was "Annie Christian".

^ Thank you. I thought that was the case! I wonder why P changed 'Let's Rock' to 'Let's Work', i think Let's Rock would have made more sense!!!

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The story goes that "The Rock" was a new dance craze happening in early-to-mid 1981, and Prince wanted to the put the song out as a one-off single to capitalize on it, but Warner Bros said no. By the time the album was finished and ready to release in the fall, the craze had passed and so Prince decided to change the lyrics and title.

Militant said:

TheFreakerFantastic said:

^ Thank you. I thought that was the case! I wonder why P changed 'Let's Rock' to 'Let's Work', i think Let's Rock would have made more sense!!!

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The story goes that "The Rock" was a new dance craze happening in early-to-mid 1981, and Prince wanted to the put the song out as a one-off single to capitalize on it, but Warner Bros said no. By the time the album was finished and ready to release in the fall, the craze had passed and so Prince decided to change the lyrics and title.

That's an interest factoid.... You may have to take the reins over from Per who is looking for someone to take over his work!

vvluvfunk said:

alright now, i just discovered that theres a tick tick bang from 1980, and outtake of Controversy, now personally i love the Graffiti Bridge one soo much its One of my favorite songs from Prince, but i heard this and i was like, what the heck?! it sounds like Something in the Water does Not Compue and Lets pretend wer married mixed, with Tick Tick Bang words. i personaly dot like it. has anybody else ever heard this or am i the last to know? tell me what u think, and see if u can find it on the net and listen to it. and see the difference( and also they added about 2 verses) alright:)

It sounds more like Sexuality or Sister than those others you mentioned. Tamborine is also similar in it's furiousness. That is serious xxx New Wave could have worked easily on Dirty Mind or Controversy

TheFreakerFantastic said:

Militant said:

The story goes that "The Rock" was a new dance craze happening in early-to-mid 1981, and Prince wanted to the put the song out as a one-off single to capitalize on it, but Warner Bros said no. By the time the album was finished and ready to release in the fall, the craze had passed and so Prince decided to change the lyrics and title.

That's an interest factoid.... You may have to take the reins over from Per who is looking for someone to take over his work!

Why would he be the one? That's actually a well-known (among plenty of us hardcores) "factoid", as you like to call it.

alexnvrmnd777 said:

TheFreakerFantastic said:

That's an interest factoid.... You may have to take the reins over from Per who is looking for someone to take over his work!

Why would he be the one? That's actually a well-known (among plenty of us hardcores) "factoid", as you like to call it.

Not jealous are you? Well he came up with those facts/info so I figured maybe if he has the wide Prince knowledge he should consider it. Per has even said that he would assist anyone willing to take over the tasks or doing a follow up to DMSR by providing all the info he has...

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