I totally agree!

Leaving for NY, Wouldn't You Love to Love me and I Spend My Time

are three of my all time favorites.

And the whole sound of that prerecord era is great, the acoustic feel of it...

AllSe7en said:

How many 16, 17, 18 year old musicians are doing their own lyrics & music these days?

Me.

Sweet Thing can damn near bring me to tears. The vocal is so beautiful. It sounds so amazing. It makes me think about the greatness that is to come. I have always loved Prince's falsetto.

I have a soft spot for early Prince songs. Wouldn't U Love 2 Love Me, and Rock Me, Lover are great as well.

These are some of my favorite songs,

U can see this style throught his music up till now

songs like Tangerine have that 1976-1979 feel

Leaving 4 New York is my FAV, If he released that one I would

want him to keep some of the crackle to the song, don't change it, clear it up a bit

but let a lot of that 'studio dub' feel stay on it.

When U listen to a song like that, u feel like your right there in the studio with him in 1976

Baby (alt. version) 1976 early version 3:13
Baby (Instrumental) 1976, instrumental version of released song 3:21
Baby Baby Baby 1976 For You outtake 2:52
Been Down A Long Lonely Road Early outtake 1:21

Do You Wanna Ride? 1976 outtake 5:14

Down a Long Lonely Road 1976 demo 1:21

For You #1 1976 demo 1:08
For You #2 1976 demo 0:45
For You #3 1976 demo 1:18
For You #4 1976 demo 1:21

Just as Long as We're Together #1 3:44
Just as Long as We're Together #2 5:47
Just as Long as We're Together #3 5:57

Leaving 4 New York 1976 demo to get record contract from Warner Bros. 5:52

Loving u 1976

Make it Through the Storm 1976 demo later given to SueAnn Carwell 2:45

Nadeara 1976 demo 1:53

Nightengale 1976 outtake 4:16

We Can Work It Out written 2 Warner Brothers at the start of his contract

I really dig a lot of these, especially Down a Long Lonely Road and Wouldn't U Love To Love Me?

It's kind of funny listening to We Can Work It Out...

"Making music naturally / Me and WB"

And then a big bomb sound effect...

In hindsight...

[Edited 2/9/12 18:51pm]

OldFriends4Sale said:

Baby (alt. version) 1976 early version 3:13
Baby (Instrumental) 1976, instrumental version of released song 3:21
2:52Baby Baby Baby 1976 For You outtake
Been Down A Long Lonely Road Early outtake 1:21

Do You Wanna Ride? 1976 outtake 5:14

Down a Long Lonely Road 1976 demo 1:21

For You #1 1976 demo 1:08
For You #2 1976 demo 0:45
For You #3 1976 demo 1:18
For You #4 1976 demo 1:21

Just as Long as We're Together #1 3:44
Just as Long as We're Together #2 5:47
Just as Long as We're Together #3 5:57

Leaving 4 New York 1976 demo to get record contract from Warner Bros. 5:52

Loving u 1976

Make it Through the Storm 1976 demo later given to SueAnn Carwell 2:45

Nadeara 1976 demo 1:53

Nightengale 1976 outtake 4:16

We Can Work It Out written 2 Warner Brothers at the start of his contract

This is arguably my favorite of the bunch at the moment. I wonder if he ever finished that one because he was definitely on to something there.

His vocals sounded pretty foreign to me when I first heard these songs. Especially Leaving for New York. But I mean wow what a beautiful song....

And I think I spend my time loving you is pure genius, he recorded multiple vocals for this one and then combined them all together right? It sounds like there're 2/3 different people singing in this song...I don't think that kind of technique was ever used before 1976...am I right..?

[Edited 2/9/12 21:38pm]

OldFriends4Sale said:

Baby (alt. version) 1976 early version 3:13
Baby (Instrumental) 1976, instrumental version of released song 3:21
Baby Baby Baby 1976 For You outtake 2:52
Been Down A Long Lonely Road Early outtake 1:21

Down a Long Lonely Road 1976 demo 1:21
Just as Long as We're Together #1 3:44
Just as Long as We're Together #2 5:47
Just as Long as We're Together #3 5:57

Make it Through the Storm 1976 demo later given to SueAnn Carwell 2:45
Nadeara 1976 demo 1:53

We Can Work It Out written 2 Warner Brothers at the start of his contract

The circulating takes of 'Baby' and 'Just As Long As We're Together' you mention are from 1977. Regardless of the songs being started in 1976 we cannot count those as '1976 outtakes' because they're not circulating.

'Make It Through The Storm' and 'We Can Work It Out' are also from 1977.

'Baby, Baby, Baby', 'Down A Long Lonely Road' and 'Nadeara' are songs from 1978/79.

While SNIP listing those, you forgot to mention a bunch of short instrumentals, the song 'Rock Me, Lover' and the 1976 Moonsound sessions. There's a couple of instrumentals and an early take of 'Soft And Wet' from those sessions in circulation.

SNIP

SNIP

^^ You Posted!!

vitriol said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Baby (alt. version) 1976 early version 3:13
Baby (Instrumental) 1976, instrumental version of released song 3:21
Baby Baby Baby 1976 For You outtake 2:52
Been Down A Long Lonely Road Early outtake 1:21

Down a Long Lonely Road 1976 demo 1:21
Just as Long as We're Together #1 3:44
Just as Long as We're Together #2 5:47
Just as Long as We're Together #3 5:57

Make it Through the Storm 1976 demo later given to SueAnn Carwell 2:45
Nadeara 1976 demo 1:53

We Can Work It Out written 2 Warner Brothers at the start of his contract

The circulating takes of 'Baby' and 'Just As Long As We're Together' you mention are from 1977. Regardless of the songs being started in 1976 we cannot count those as '1976 outtakes' because they're not circulating.

'Make It Through The Storm' and 'We Can Work It Out' are also from 1977.

'Baby, Baby, Baby', 'Down A Long Lonely Road' and 'Nadeara' are songs from 1978/79.

While SNIP listing those, you forgot to mention a bunch of short instrumentals, the song 'Rock Me, Lover' and the 1976 Moonsound sessions. There's a couple of instrumentals and an early take of 'Soft And Wet' from those sessions in circulation.

SNIP

SNIP

if a song was started in 1976 it was started in 1976

I didn't forget to mention anything else. Did I have to mention every other song? Other members can list songs

You could have just listed the songs you know of and leave it at that instead of making this a personal attack on my post.

Entitled?

This says a lot of about U. A topic created celebrating this time period, you need to turn into a bashing opportunity.

Y'all chill out, put on some "Leaving 4 NY", & just enjoy:) Lol.

Who cares if all the songs r listed or not? I just love 'em!

lust said:

I'm imagining a scenario where I meet someone in the real world and they ask me what music I like. I brace myself for the confused stare when I say prince as they are only 19. But they say "I love "leaving 4 new York"" Mind fuck! That's awesome padawan. What do your peers make of your affection for prince? [Edited 2/9/12 22:29pm]

Oh, not many people know I like Prince. lol.

I used 2 get made fun of in middle school 4 it, so I just stopped telling ppl.

It's actually an unhealthy addiction, lol, because I spend hours every day tracking down any outtake or live track that I don't have. & Now I'm sad because I'm running out of space on my computer! Hahaha:)

There r probably younger hardcore fans out there, I know a few on here.

Oh, & does anybody know if there is a full version of Hey Lover? I forgot 2 mention it in the original post. Mine is titled "Hey Lover 2" & is 46 seconds long. R there 2 versions?

AllSe7en said:

lust said:

I'm imagining a scenario where I meet someone in the real world and they ask me what music I like. I brace myself for the confused stare when I say prince as they are only 19. But they say "I love "leaving 4 new York"" Mind fuck! That's awesome padawan. What do your peers make of your affection for prince? [Edited 2/9/12 22:29pm]

Oh, not many people know I like Prince. lol.

I used 2 get made fun of in middle school 4 it, so I just stopped telling ppl.

It's actually an unhealthy addiction, lol, because I spend hours every day tracking down any outtake or live track that I don't have. & Now I'm sad because I'm running out of space on my computer! Hahaha:)

There r probably younger hardcore fans out there, I know a few on here.

Oh, & does anybody know if there is a full version of Hey Lover? I forgot 2 mention it in the original post. Mine is titled "Hey Lover 2" & is 46 seconds long. R there 2 versions?

Nothing unhealthy about it at all, it's actually healthy cause it makes U feel good

[Snip - luv4u]

vitriol said:

[Snip - luv4u]

Yay!! My man, Vitriol, is back. For a hot second though, at least.

Don't You Wanna Ride?
This song exists as a simple demo recorded in 1976 by Prince on a tape recorder or a 4-track recorder. It is a lively, funky number created around an acoustic guitar riff. Prince sings in a double-tracked falsetto voice accompanied only by his acoustic guitar. Interestingly, his normal voice can also be heard in places. Prince refers to himself as "the golden lover" and he goes on to describe an encounter with "a foxy lady down in New Orleans" using sailing as a metaphor for their lovemaking.

Don't You Wanna Ride

1 2 3…

Met a foxy lady down in New Orleans
Finest little woman that I ever did see
When I asked her, "Baby, what do U do 4 fun?"
She said "U look young enough 2 be my son"

And I kept on singing…
Yeah, yeah… {scatting}

She made me feel real bad but I did not buy
I just came right on out with this funky reply
I said, "I may be young, but would U rather me be old?
My money is still green and my love is made of gold"

Yeah, yeah… {scatting}

She said, "Come on little daddy, come on, go with me
I wanna see your golden love.
Don't worry about the money, I wanna find out
Just what U're made of"

{scatting}

Went 2 her apartment way across town
Sure was a long way 2 go, just 2 get down
My hands began to tremble as we got inside
She looked at me and smiled and said:

So U wanna ride? {x4}

She took me by the hand and led me 2 her boat
We flipped a coin 2 see who would stroke
Heads, I won, so I took the oar
Then I rowed and rowed until she couldn't stand it no more

And I kept on singing¦ (Kept on singing) (Right on singing)
Yeah, yeah… {scatting}

When we got through sailing, couldn't sail no more
She said, "I never been loved like this before"
If anybody asks U who destroyed all your pride
Tell 'em, "The golden lover did, yes he did
And he sure knows how 2 ride, said knows how 2 ride"
Ride, knows how 2 ride

Ride {repeated}
Your sailing days are over
I done cleaned up this town
I done blown your cover
Don't mess with the golden lover

Don't U want 2 ride with me baby?
Don't U want 2 ride?
Don't U want 2 ride with me baby?
Don't U want 2 ride?

Don't You Wanna Ride

1 2 3…

Met a foxy lady down in New Orleans
Finest little woman that I ever did see
When I asked her, "Baby, what do U do 4 fun?"
She said "U look young enough 2 be my son"

And I kept on singing…
Yeah, yeah… {scatting}

She made me feel real bad but I did not buy
I just came right on out with this funky reply
I said, "I may be young, but would U rather me be old?
My money is still green and my love is made of gold"

Yeah, yeah… {scatting}

She said, "Come on little daddy, come on, go with me
I wanna see your golden love.
Don't worry about the money, I wanna find out
Just what U're made of"

{scatting}

Went 2 her apartment way across town
Sure was a long way 2 go, just 2 get down
My hands began to tremble as we got inside
She looked at me and smiled and said:

So U wanna ride? {x4}

She took me by the hand and led me 2 her boat
We flipped a coin 2 see who would stroke
Heads, I won, so I took the oar
Then I rowed and rowed until she couldn't stand it no more

And I kept on singing¦ (Kept on singing) (Right on singing)
Yeah, yeah… {scatting}

When we got through sailing, couldn't sail no more
She said, "I never been loved like this before"
If anybody asks U who destroyed all your pride
Tell 'em, "The golden lover did, yes he did
And he sure knows how 2 ride, said knows how 2 ride"
Ride, knows how 2 ride

Ride {repeated}
Your sailing days are over
I done cleaned up this town
I done blown your cover
Don't mess with the golden lover

Don't U want 2 ride with me baby?
Don't U want 2 ride?
Don't U want 2 ride with me baby?
Don't U want 2 ride?