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Thread started 03/09/16 2:56pm

EnDoRpHn

What's always bothered me about Purple Rain

If Billy already had three bands, and didn't need fo', why wouldn't he give the Modernaire's the axe?

I mean, they only had one song . . . . and Dez had quit the Revolution and all . . . .

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Reply #1 posted 03/09/16 3:03pm

thedance

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haha.. yeah that's strange..


but maybe "Modernaire" wasn't the only song, just a guess cuz it is the only song heard I no..


lol

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Reply #2 posted 03/09/16 3:04pm

1contessa

I hated that song in the movie. lol

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Reply #3 posted 03/09/16 3:05pm

thedance

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you hated it?? really? eek

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Reply #4 posted 03/09/16 3:10pm

1contessa

thedance said:

you hated it?? really? eek

I really did. lol.....something about it just bugged me.

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Reply #5 posted 03/09/16 3:17pm

OldFriends4Sal
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well we only saw particular nights.
For all we know, Sheila E had a night on Amateur night

and the Modernaires performed other nights (of course) but we just saw that 1 performance.

But the reason for the Revolution possibly getting the AX was the trouble the Kid was having, not coming to meetings, possibly the band breaking up because of the Kids issues etc

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Reply #6 posted 03/09/16 4:23pm

luv2tha99s

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Even though the details are different, it always struck me in an ironic way that the Rev DID breakup because P had issues. I know there were other reasons besides P dogging Susannah, but wasn't that the main one besides money and song credit?
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Reply #7 posted 03/09/16 5:36pm

luvsexy4all

because it was about his attitude ....and he wasnt packen em in like he used to ...

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Reply #8 posted 03/09/16 7:53pm

tongueinthecre
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luvsexy4all said:

because it was about his attitude ....and he wasnt packen em in like he used to ...



And his music wasn't making sense to anyone...




But himself.
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Reply #9 posted 03/09/16 8:12pm

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tongueinthecrease said:

luvsexy4all said:

because it was about his attitude ....and he wasnt packen em in like he used to ...



And his music wasn't making sense to anyone...




But himself.

Hey! Lay off that!
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Reply #10 posted 03/09/16 11:05pm

EnDoRpHn

tongueinthecrease said:

luvsexy4all said:

because it was about his attitude ....and he wasnt packen em in like he used to ...

And his music wasn't making sense to anyone... But himself.

How's the family?

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Reply #11 posted 03/09/16 11:33pm

sovembol

AND Apollonia 6 Never did play 1st Ave... they were at "The Taste".. It's confusing, but you buy into it watching the movie and not really paying That close attention to the dialog..

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Reply #12 posted 03/10/16 12:51am

jaawwnn

The whole "one song and we're out" thing was unsustainable across the board anyway. He should have just sacked them all!

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Reply #13 posted 03/10/16 2:00am

robertgeorge

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jaawwnn said:

The whole "one song and we're out" thing was unsustainable across the board anyway. He should have just sacked them all!

As discussed Billy needed to tell that to The Modernaires who had one song, and one band name. At least Prince had lots of songs and they were all different too just like his old man Francis L. What a waste buddy, but like father like son, hey lay off that. The difference between him and the Kid was he didn't write them down, he didn't have to. Francis L was also a part time relationship counciller. Do you have a girlfriend? Never get married. I have a feeling the Modernaires concert would just be one song repeated ten times, with an extended version as an encore. Wait? They were the Modernaires and the sang about wanting to be a Modernaire? I think a Modernaire is like a punk funk version of a new romantic.

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Reply #14 posted 03/10/16 3:26am

iZsaZsa

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Because that was his Auntie's son/cousin.
What?
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Reply #15 posted 03/10/16 4:46am

callimnate

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lol @ this thread.

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Reply #16 posted 03/10/16 5:26am

Averett

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Dez had blackmail pics on someone - nuff said wink

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Reply #17 posted 03/10/16 3:58pm

luvsexy4all

but what was the implication when the kid pulls down his zipper and blows him a kiss???

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Reply #18 posted 03/10/16 10:13pm

EnDoRpHn

robertgeorge said:

jaawwnn said:

The whole "one song and we're out" thing was unsustainable across the board anyway. He should have just sacked them all!

As discussed Billy needed to tell that to The Modernaires who had one song, and one band name. At least Prince had lots of songs and they were all different too just like his old man Francis L. What a waste buddy, but like father like son, hey lay off that. The difference between him and the Kid was he didn't write them down, he didn't have to. Francis L was also a part time relationship counciller. Do you have a girlfriend? Never get married. I have a feeling the Modernaires concert would just be one song repeated ten times, with an extended version as an encore. Wait? They were the Modernaires and the sang about wanting to be a Modernaire? I think a Modernaire is like a punk funk version of a new romantic.

Just admit it, you originally thought they were called the Mountaineers. Hater!

[Edited 3/10/16 22:14pm]

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Reply #19 posted 03/11/16 1:18am

jasontate

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luvsexy4all said:

because it was about his attitude ....and he wasnt packen em in like he used to ...

I love the fact he wasn't packen em in anymore. It's the best and most ridiculous storyline ever. How did they ever think that would look right? If someone was playing like that, I think packen em in might not be an issue. Just a hunch.

Everyone would be diggin his music, not just himself.

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Reply #20 posted 03/11/16 2:13am

EmmaMcG

That used to be down in the "goofs" section for the film on IMDB but it's not there anymore...

It is a bit of a plot hole. Why even consider getting rid of The Revolution or The Time when Dez and Apollonia would realistically both be out the door.
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Reply #21 posted 03/11/16 2:25am

jaawwnn

Nah you'd keep Apollonia 6, they're a girl group. Sexy but classy, you know Billy didn't want no trouble.

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Reply #22 posted 03/11/16 3:33am

RJOrion

BobGeorge909 said:

tongueinthecrease said:



And his music wasn't making sense to anyone...




But himself.

Hey! Lay off that!



"Let me give you a piece of advice, Junior....."
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Reply #23 posted 03/11/16 12:27pm

breakdown2k14

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It seems you don't have what it takes to stay on top .but to show u that we're sympathetic to your problems.here's a couple of tickets to tomorrow nights show.enjoy.....and don't forget to bring a girlfriend
There's Joy in repetition
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Reply #24 posted 03/12/16 11:13am

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breakdown2k14 said:

It seems you don't have what it takes to stay on top .but to show u that we're sympathetic to your problems.here's a couple of tickets to tomorrow nights show.enjoy......and don't forget to bring a girlfriend

x

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we all need 2 b friends"
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Reply #25 posted 03/12/16 11:39am

RJOrion

"...Morris is squeezin you Kiddo...betta kick ass tomorrow night o' else..."
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Reply #26 posted 03/12/16 1:13pm

nursev

EnDoRpHn said:

If Billy already had three bands, and didn't need fo', why wouldn't he give the Modernaire's the axe?

I mean, they only had one song . . . . and Dez had quit the Revolution and all . . . .

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lol u have a point popcorn

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Reply #27 posted 03/12/16 1:14pm

nursev

But as Billy said "this is a bidness" so Prince had to go falloff and yes he said BIDNESS lol

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Reply #28 posted 03/12/16 5:01pm

starkitty

jaawwnn said:

Nah you'd keep Apollonia 6, they're a girl group. Sexy but classy, you know Billy didn't want no trouble.



their shoes were on too tight.
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Reply #29 posted 03/13/16 5:19am

RJOrion

starkitty said:

jaawwnn said:

Nah you'd keep Apollonia 6, they're a girl group. Sexy but classy, you know Billy didn't want no trouble.



their shoes were on too tight.


...Let's have some action! Let's have some asses wigglin'... I WANT SOME PRFECTION...
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