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Reply #60 posted 09/01/16 6:03pm

bobgeorge77

LOVE this song!! One of my top 10 Prince songs of all time!! This was the one I had on repeat when I first got the record back in the day (I got it the day it came out!). This song grabbed me right away and is still one of my go-to tracks. It has such a positve message (which really helps now...)

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Reply #61 posted 09/02/16 1:50am

mediumdry

Latin said:

Was it a hit in Europe when it was released as a single? [Edited 9/1/16 18:01pm]

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It was, but not a big one. Raspberry Beret, which was released later on, was a bigger hit. Paisley Park remained an obscure single, even in Europe.

Paisley Park is in your heart - Love Is Here!
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Reply #62 posted 09/02/16 3:11pm

JellyJam

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Latin said:

Was it a hit in Europe when it was released as a single? [Edited 9/1/16 18:01pm]

In the UK, it reached number 18. I recall at the time it was pretty much panned by mainstream radio; Radio 1 back then was staffed alomst entirely by morons (it's still crap but much better now, unbelievably) and the consensus was that he'd fluffed it big time for not replicating Purple Rain/When Doves Cry/1999/etc. About a year or so later, in a masterpiece of music journo revisionism, it was seen as 'genius'.

I love the song, though I think Beatles comparisons are a bit lazy. It's more sophiscticated musically than the Sgt Pepper tribute track a few people perceive it to be. Yes it's psychedelic but it's actually pretty funky in its own way too; only Prince could write and deliver this.

I also remember saving up pocket money to buy the 12'' on rainy Saturday afternoon in Manchester. Happy days.

[Edited 9/2/16 15:11pm]

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Reply #63 posted 09/02/16 7:55pm

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Love the song and having been at Paisley it all made sense. Like his own Wonka Factory. This past June 7th I included the Paisley aspect into my Prince symbol tattoo. The song, place, will always live in my heart as well

"May U live 2 C the Dawn"
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Reply #64 posted 09/03/16 10:46am

Latin

JellyJam said:



Latin said:


Was it a hit in Europe when it was released as a single? [Edited 9/1/16 18:01pm]


In the UK, it reached number 18. I recall at the time it was pretty much panned by mainstream radio; Radio 1 back then was staffed alomst entirely by morons (it's still crap but much better now, unbelievably) and the consensus was that he'd fluffed it big time for not replicating Purple Rain/When Doves Cry/1999/etc. About a year or so later, in a masterpiece of music journo revisionism, it was seen as 'genius'.



I love the song, though I think Beatles comparisons are a bit lazy. It's more sophiscticated musically than the Sgt Pepper tribute track a few people perceive it to be. Yes it's psychedelic but it's actually pretty funky in its own way too; only Prince could write and deliver this.



I also remember saving up pocket money to buy the 12'' on rainy Saturday afternoon in Manchester. Happy days.

[Edited 9/2/16 15:11pm]



Thanks for sharing!
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Reply #65 posted 09/03/16 10:50am

Guitarhero

Image result for prince paisley park song

Love , love it and the remix too cool

Image result for prince paisley park remix

[Edited 9/3/16 10:50am]

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Reply #66 posted 09/03/16 10:55am

Guitarhero

JellyJam said:

Latin said:

Was it a hit in Europe when it was released as a single? [Edited 9/1/16 18:01pm]

In the UK, it reached number 18. I recall at the time it was pretty much panned by mainstream radio; Radio 1 back then was staffed alomst entirely by morons (it's still crap but much better now, unbelievably) and the consensus was that he'd fluffed it big time for not replicating Purple Rain/When Doves Cry/1999/etc. About a year or so later, in a masterpiece of music journo revisionism, it was seen as 'genius'.

I love the song, though I think Beatles comparisons are a bit lazy. It's more sophiscticated musically than the Sgt Pepper tribute track a few people perceive it to be. Yes it's psychedelic but it's actually pretty funky in its own way too; only Prince could write and deliver this.

I also remember saving up pocket money to buy the 12'' on rainy Saturday afternoon in Manchester. Happy days.

[Edited 9/2/16 15:11pm]

Yep and still is.

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Reply #67 posted 09/03/16 12:23pm

bonatoc

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JellyJam said:

Latin said:

Was it a hit in Europe when it was released as a single? [Edited 9/1/16 18:01pm]

In the UK, it reached number 18. I recall at the time it was pretty much panned by mainstream radio; Radio 1 back then was staffed alomst entirely by morons (it's still crap but much better now, unbelievably) and the consensus was that he'd fluffed it big time for not replicating Purple Rain/When Doves Cry/1999/etc. About a year or so later, in a masterpiece of music journo revisionism, it was seen as 'genius'.

I love the song, though I think Beatles comparisons are a bit lazy. It's more sophiscticated musically than the Sgt Pepper tribute track a few people perceive it to be. Yes it's psychedelic but it's actually pretty funky in its own way too; only Prince could write and deliver this.

I also remember saving up pocket money to buy the 12'' on rainy Saturday afternoon in Manchester. Happy days.

[Edited 9/2/16 15:11pm]



I agree, but in the rock critics defense, when you start to compare a record to the one which invariably
makes the top 10 of the best rock records lists, well, it admits without saying explicitly so
that said record is not far from Lennon/Macca levels in terms of pop.

That's not bad rap.

Or perhaps were you pointing at Alan Leeds in particular? wink

That said, I hate the english critic in the BBC documentary that goes "So, thank God for 'Raspberry Beret', because the rest...",
what a douchebag.



[Edited 9/3/16 12:27pm]

The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
No Child's a failure
Until the Blue Sailboat sails him away from his dreams
Don't Ever Lose, Don't Ever Lose
Don't Ever Lose Your Dreams
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Reply #68 posted 09/03/16 5:21pm

Latin

Thanks to everyone for expressing your appreciation to only the song "Paisley Park" without mentioning past Paisley Park Celebrations nor your past experiences visiting Paisley Park nor anything else related to the venue because moderator "luv4u" would have immediately shut down this thread and forced us all to discuss it only in the upcoming Paisley Park Tours thread. She did this before.

Thanks for helping to prevent that from occurring.

Let's hope we can all mourn and express our appreciation to our beloved Prince & his music as we choose to on this site without our expression of love towards Prince being shut down...
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Reply #69 posted 09/03/16 5:26pm

Latin

At the upcoming memorial being organized by Prince's family, is there any singer or band that you think should perform "Paisley Park"?

It would have been awesome if The Revolution had performed it at First Avenue!
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Reply #70 posted 09/03/16 9:09pm

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I wasn't a fan of this track, sorry.

I'm in the news again
For paying dues my friend
And not the type of ganda U prop up in my way
Don't Play me
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Reply #71 posted 09/04/16 11:14am

Latin

Who is doing the background vocals on the song?
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Reply #72 posted 09/05/16 2:45pm

JellyJam

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Latin said:

Who is doing the background vocals on the song?

Wendy & Lisa wink

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Reply #73 posted 09/05/16 2:52pm

JellyJam

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bonatoc said:

JellyJam said:

In the UK, it reached number 18. I recall at the time it was pretty much panned by mainstream radio; Radio 1 back then was staffed alomst entirely by morons (it's still crap but much better now, unbelievably) and the consensus was that he'd fluffed it big time for not replicating Purple Rain/When Doves Cry/1999/etc. About a year or so later, in a masterpiece of music journo revisionism, it was seen as 'genius'.

I love the song, though I think Beatles comparisons are a bit lazy. It's more sophiscticated musically than the Sgt Pepper tribute track a few people perceive it to be. Yes it's psychedelic but it's actually pretty funky in its own way too; only Prince could write and deliver this.

I also remember saving up pocket money to buy the 12'' on rainy Saturday afternoon in Manchester. Happy days.

[Edited 9/2/16 15:11pm]



I agree, but in the rock critics defense, when you start to compare a record to the one which invariably
makes the top 10 of the best rock records lists, well, it admits without saying explicitly so
that said record is not far from Lennon/Macca levels in terms of pop.

That's not bad rap.

Or perhaps were you pointing at Alan Leeds in particular? wink

That said, I hate the english critic in the BBC documentary that goes "So, thank God for 'Raspberry Beret', because the rest...",
what a douchebag.



[Edited 9/3/16 12:27pm]

On the 'top 10 lists' point, I agree, but sometimes I think that Sgt Pepper is just a lazy reference point for journos...

Lennon/Macca? Nah man, Prince is way better wink

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Reply #74 posted 09/05/16 5:28pm

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JellyJam said:

Latin said:

Who is doing the background vocals on the song?

Wendy & Lisa wink

And they did a beautiful job specially at the very end.

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Reply #75 posted 09/23/16 2:14pm

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I remember the anticpation of a new single here. There had just been top 10's with 1999/Little Red Corvette (no.2) reissue and Let's Go Crazy/Take Me With You (no.7) in early 1985 so a new single was big news.

I went straight out to buy the single but couldn't get into it immediately but back then Radio Luxembourg broadcast their chart in the UK on a Sunday evening predicting the official chart to be released on the Tuesday. They had it a new entry at no.10 which was great news but then on the Tuesday the official chart was a new entry at no.60.

The following week Radio Luxembourg had it a non mover at no.10 so signs were that a big hit was still coming but the official charts had it up to no.43.



The official chart climb to it's peak is 60>43>38>24>18.


I love this song and this always draws me back to this album.


The cover sleeve, the 12" remix, the 12" misprint. The lyrics and the lack of video lets you just see it as you see the lyrics. I have to rate this one very highly. Lots of nights doimg home work with this one dropping down on the turntable makes it a favourite.

[Edited 9/23/16 14:15pm]

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Reply #76 posted 09/23/16 2:30pm

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I love the song, in fact I love that whole album. I heard Michael Jackson loved that song too. I bet he would have gone on a Paisley Park tour if he had the chance.

RIP sad
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Reply #77 posted 09/23/16 2:41pm

SquirrelMeat

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I would say it was this song that solidified me as a die hard fan. I got into Prince the year before, but this song, the artwork, the album compeletely mesmerised me.

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Reply #78 posted 09/23/16 3:12pm

anotherfan

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Does anyone know whether he ever performed "Paisley Park" live?

I love this song and was recently wondering the same thing about whether it had been sung live

He sang it at the Manchester concert Hit and Run II and it is wonderful!!!

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Reply #79 posted 09/23/16 3:13pm

Noodled24

bonatoc said:

Latin said:

Does anyone know whether he ever performed "Paisley Park" live?


A few times. The best in my opinion is the one from the 1986 1st Avenue warm-up.

It's not bad, but without the string quartet, and the introspection (which is a paradox considering the catchy chorus),
it's not the same. I can understand why he felt this was not a song very appropriate for concerts.


The ONA Soundchecks boot has a couple of really guitar heavy versions. Great stuff.

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Reply #80 posted 09/23/16 3:23pm

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TheEnglishGent said:

I love the song, in fact I love that whole album. I heard Michael Jackson loved that song too. I bet he would have gone on a Paisley Park tour if he had the chance.

Really, when did you hear that? PP is a song i visualize Michael Jackson performing it.

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