Is anyone else in love with the live performance of this track at his birthday gig in '84? The guitar is so funky, his falsetto is so endearing, his dedication to Sheila E. is so sincere, it's like you can tell the Revolution is on the brink of world stardom when he plays this track bridging Free into Erotic City. For me, it's the most daring song of the show...

watcha all think of this song?

"Sitting in this cafe waiting for my baby........"

Yes, the live version is majestic. I like the studio version but live takes it to another level. Surely there's an extended studio version with the 'cafe' lyrics?

I have the rehersal version that cuts out at approximatley 14 minutes. Not sure if it's the best quality verion floating around ...

It's a classic,seductive "Masterpiece"..................

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Beats Tickle My Pickle.

1.) I love songs where Prince sings lyrics that can be/obviously are from a females perspective -daring

2.) I love the stripped down feel of the album cut

3.) I love this live version by Prince and the Revolution (perfection)

4.) Sheila E and band sorta imitate Prince's live version Steph or Miko cuts into a guitar solo too

5.) Another example of the magestic sounds of the Purple Rain era

2freaky4church1 said:

Beats Tickle My Pickle.

Barely

rap said:

It's a gem...I never get tired of it!!!!!

purplepolitician said:

rap said:

I have the rehersal version that cuts out at approximatley 14 minutes. Not sure if it's the best quality verion floating around ...

Nah that's that neon rendezvous . The whole almost 20 min version is on a boot called moon rendezvous from a few years ago. Repetitive but magical

I believe it runs for 18:40

I'm with KCOOL on this one.

wow, i'm missing out. i've never heard this song. i don't have sheila's albums, but sounds like this is worth diggin' for

Hypnotic. Warm, loving, and golden like the sun. You can almost catch the scent of a perfect summer breeze on this track. What a great song on The Glamorous Life but Prince and The Revolution turned it out. Their live performance borders on transcendental for me. Just gorgeous.

Who is or should it be credited to - Prince or, Prince and the Revolution?

rap said:

Who is or should it be credited to - Prince or, Prince and the Revolution?

Well the released album version is credited to Sheila E

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A lot of these songs especially during the PR years were fleshed out with the Revolution, and a lot of those protege songs had a Prince and band 'version' and then a released version.

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Noon Rendezvous reminds me of Desire. the studio session with Prince and the Revolution had a similar feel on both, the yearning and the guitar solos

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I wonder about Next Time Wipe the Lipstick Off Your Collar(Glamorous Life) if there was a similar kind of studio take with more build and guitars(guitar solos)

PRNelson said:

The live version always reminds me of the chord progression of paul davidson's version of'midnight rider'. Especially the turnaround - particularly where prince says 'change'.

I did not know that song you mentioned until now, so I googled it and at first I didn´t hear any similarities at all but you are right, the turnaround DOES sound reminiscent.

OldFriends4Sale said:

2.) I love the stripped down feel of the album cut

3.) I love this live version by Prince and the Revolution (perfection)

4.) Sheila E and band sorta imitate Prince's live version Steph or Miko cuts into a guitar solo too

5.) Another example of the magestic sounds of the Purple Rain era

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Right on the money. That 18-minute rehearsal is such a magnetic ride. I must have listened to it 50 times over the years and it never feels like an 18-minute effort, it flows so brilliantly.

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The soundboard Birthday show of the live performance is a brilliant version too - merely lacking another 3 or 4 guitar solo minutes!

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Sheila's band did an excellent live version - a more muscular sound with some lovely guitar. Is it Miko?

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That era was fantastic for sure. I think the 90s covered more breadth of material but the quality in the 80s was so consistently high that it frightens me when I look at how easy it was for him to create magic. Adonis & Bathsheba anyone? Crazy talented.

PorterUK said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

2.) I love the stripped down feel of the album cut

3.) I love this live version by Prince and the Revolution (perfection)

4.) Sheila E and band sorta imitate Prince's live version Steph or Miko cuts into a guitar solo too

5.) Another example of the magestic sounds of the Purple Rain era

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Right on the money. That 18-minute rehearsal is such a magnetic ride. I must have listened to it 50 times over the years and it never feels like an 18-minute effort, it flows so brilliantly.

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The soundboard Birthday show of the live performance is a brilliant version too - merely lacking another 3 or 4 guitar solo minutes!

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Sheila's band did an excellent live version - a more muscular sound with some lovely guitar. Is it Miko?

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That era was fantastic for sure. I think the 90s covered more breadth of material but the quality in the 80s was so consistently high that it frightens me when I look at how easy it was for him to create magic. Adonis & Bathsheba anyone? Crazy talented.

Yes I agree, the length makes you want even more. Not in a rush. That is one thing I loved about that time, it was like they were having a private party so no need to rush. "You all can go home, we're just jamming" -Prince

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Yes the Birthday show was brilliant, magical
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Yes I just watched Sheila E and band, they did a really good job, sounded like the album and Prince's live version but with their own touch. At least on the show I watched Steph B took the guitar solo and Benny had a bass solo, then they combined. Miko on guitar did co-lead vocals

Listen 2 how Sheila brings in the ending of Purple Rain on this one

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Yes, I can't get enough of Adonis & Bathsheba, and Go

KeithyT said:

We've said it before and well say it again. Awesome. It's up there with Just My Imagination for me.

WOW! It's right up there with Just My Imagination for you??? The birthday gig version?? I just relistened to it and the chciken grease guitar riffs in the beginning are to die for! Who is referring to when he says, "Shake it Steve." Old Friends do you know? I think he also refers to a Steve coincidently at the small club show...

I'm so happy you all dig it as much as I do... Isn't it a trip when you come across an old song that you've heard a bunch before ages ago but something suddenly clicks and you pick up the genius in the song you had been missing for years and can't stop listening to a song from '84!! I love when he says, "Guitars and Drums" and then instantly it's like...WOWWWWWW!!!!

thx for sharing

OldFriends4Sale said:

rap said:

Who is or should it be credited to - Prince or, Prince and the Revolution?

Well the released album version is credited to Sheila E

.

A lot of these songs especially during the PR years were fleshed out with the Revolution, and a lot of those protege songs had a Prince and band 'version' and then a released version.

.

Noon Rendezvous reminds me of Desire. the studio session with Prince and the Revolution had a similar feel on both, the yearning and the guitar solos

.

I wonder about Next Time Wipe the Lipstick Off Your Collar(Glamorous Life) if there was a similar kind of studio take with more build and guitars(guitar solos)

So, the 18:40 min rehersal version I proudly own as of yesterday is called "Neon Rendezvous" and should be credited to Prince and the Revolution?

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

It's a classic,seductive "Masterpiece"..................

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It's a classic, seductive "Bootleg"...............................

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rap said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Well the released album version is credited to Sheila E

.

A lot of these songs especially during the PR years were fleshed out with the Revolution, and a lot of those protege songs had a Prince and band 'version' and then a released version.

.

Noon Rendezvous reminds me of Desire. the studio session with Prince and the Revolution had a similar feel on both, the yearning and the guitar solos

.

I wonder about Next Time Wipe the Lipstick Off Your Collar(Glamorous Life) if there was a similar kind of studio take with more build and guitars(guitar solos)

So, the 18:40 min rehersal version I proudly own as of yesterday is called "Neon Rendezvous" and should be credited to Prince and the Revolution?

is the 18:40 that much better? I can't imagine anything better than the birthday gig

Yes 2 Prince & the Revolution

rap said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Well the released album version is credited to Sheila E

.

A lot of these songs especially during the PR years were fleshed out with the Revolution, and a lot of those protege songs had a Prince and band 'version' and then a released version.

.

Noon Rendezvous reminds me of Desire. the studio session with Prince and the Revolution had a similar feel on both, the yearning and the guitar solos

.

I wonder about Next Time Wipe the Lipstick Off Your Collar(Glamorous Life) if there was a similar kind of studio take with more build and guitars(guitar solos)

So, the 18:40 min rehersal version I proudly own as of yesterday is called "Neon Rendezvous" and should be credited to Prince and the Revolution?

ComeHereLetMeCutYourHair said:

KeithyT said:

We've said it before and well say it again. Awesome. It's up there with Just My Imagination for me.

WOW! It's right up there with Just My Imagination for you??? The birthday gig version?? I just relistened to it and the chciken grease guitar riffs in the beginning are to die for! Who is referring to when he says, "Shake it Steve." Old Friends do you know? I think he also refers to a Steve coincidently at the small club show...

I'm so happy you all dig it as much as I do... Isn't it a trip when you come across an old song that you've heard a bunch before ages ago but something suddenly clicks and you pick up the genius in the song you had been missing for years and can't stop listening to a song from '84!! I love when he says, "Guitars and Drums" and then instantly it's like...WOWWWWWW!!!!

thx for sharing

I put this one above Just My Imagination because it is 'purple music' and not a cover.
Just My Imagination and A Case of U are 2 songs that are allllmost Prince songs now to me.

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They way he used to use peoples names 'inspirationally' like on the same show:Something In the Water, he calls out Jesse, or would call Wendy 'Rose'

It could be Steve Fargnolli
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Yes this song, Lisa's melodies also take this song to another level. The music all around songs celestial etherial

ComeHereLetMeCutYourHair said:

rap said:

So, the 18:40 min rehersal version I proudly own as of yesterday is called "Neon Rendezvous" and should be credited to Prince and the Revolution?

is the 18:40 that much better? I can't imagine anything better than the birthday gig

I haven't heard the birthday gig so can't make a comparison. The rehersal is fantastic!!

OldFriends4Sale said:

Yes 2 Prince & the Revolution

rap said:

So, the 18:40 min rehersal version I proudly own as of yesterday is called "Neon Rendezvous" and should be credited to Prince and the Revolution?

Cheers.

rap said: