"The Jam" from ONA aftershow at The World on April 9, 2002. "It's About That Walk" from The Vault album for starters.

bashraka said:

"The Jam" from ONA aftershow at The World on April 9, 2002. "It's About That Walk" from The Vault album for starters.

Ah, yes. Doesn't he say it real quietly at the end of "It's About That Walk"? I love that song but can't think of the ending just now. Thanks...not sure if I've heard that ONA aftershow...I only know them by city, not venue.

And also, does anyone know why he does it??? Whats the reason??

I believe the first time I hear Prince shout "Las Vegas" or "Vegas" was on "Small Club 1988"..?

I can't remember the track, maybe it was the last: "Rave"?

I have no idea why he shouts "Vegas",


anyone else here know why??

thedance said:

If I'm not mistaken, doesn't he say it at the end of the "America" video? And, yes, Robertgeorgeakabob's answer seems correct as to why he says it.

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1725topp said:

If I'm not mistaken, doesn't he say it at the end of the "America" video? And, yes, Robertgeorgeakabob's answer seems correct as to why he says it.

[Edited 11/9/13 7:15am]

Hmmmm, you might be right! I will have to look into that, as that would be the earliest appearance of the term that I have come across. Thanks!

And thedance, I believe you are correct, in that he does say it on the Small Club boot...and maybe it was at the end of "Rave"? This is a good excuse for me to pull that gem out and relisten to it!

theblueangel said:

1725topp said:

If I'm not mistaken, doesn't he say it at the end of the "America" video? And, yes, Robertgeorgeakabob's answer seems correct as to why he says it.

[Edited 11/9/13 7:15am]

Hmmmm, you might be right! I will have to look into that, as that would be the earliest appearance of the term that I have come across. Thanks!

And thedance, I believe you are correct, in that he does say it on the Small Club boot...and maybe it was at the end of "Rave"? This is a good excuse for me to pull that gem out and relisten to it!

I love the rave dvd

Purplesnicki said:

PurpleSpirit319 said:

robertgeorgeakabob said:

thedance said:

I believe the first time I hear Prince shout "Las Vegas" or "Vegas" was on "Small Club 1988"..?

I can't remember the track, maybe it was the last: "Rave"?

I have no idea why he shouts "Vegas",


anyone else here know why??

It precedes a big, showy, over the top Las Vegas showtime ending. It's quite tongue in cheek.

Crescendo intensity, emotional eclectic stylizing, raw and passionate artistic direction, rocking red hot interpretation flashes, spontaneous jumping to your feet, crossing your legs and leaning forward unconscious music inspired movement, Prince in his zone breaking through the 3rd wall and dramatic unexpected climaxes...that's what I thought shouting, moaning and expressing "Vegas" means to me...Prince including us in the journey

kok said:

robertgeorgeakabob said:

Purplesnicki said:

I love the rave dvd

I think he was referring to the performance of "rave" during the small club show as opposed to the Rave DVD.

You are right rg aka Bob.

btw.... I don't like the Rave 2000 dvd at all...


I was talking about the aftershow "Small Club 88"!! Now that is real music....

thedance said:

Heard as far back as the Parade shows.

steakfinger said:

PurpleSpirit319 said:

And also, does anyone know why he does it??? Whats the reason??

It's a cue for the band to end a song a certain way, in this case a long, sustained, vigorously strummed/drummed chord followed by an abrupt silence, usually cued by body language. Sort of like the way cheesy Vegas arrangers liked to end their charts back in the good old days. Make sense? The ending of That's Life as sung by Frank Sinatra comes to mind... [Edited 11/9/13 22:16pm]

Yep, it's just a cue to the band to end the song in an over the top fashion vegas style.