Let's express our love for the "It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night" performance in the "Sign O' The Times" film.

Prince's awesome vocals and incredible dance moves.

The rap by Sheila E.

Prince taking over the drums.

Cat & Sheila E.'s dance moves.

Bonnie Boyer's background vocals.

The way all band members move to the funky beat.

The way it was filmed.

Please share your love for this classic performance.
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Not as great as the album version.. but still love it

FragileUndertow said:

Not as great as the album version.. but still love it

Wow - i love both but prefer the faster paced version on the film

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The version in the film is much better than the album cut.

The album cut is also good, but the version in the film takes it to a different & much better level...

That was one of my absolute faves from the film!!! I watch that almost every day. Wish I could find the movie now. Hopefully it becomes available again.

Forgot to mention the wonderful "Wizard of Oz" vocals!

Sorry everyone.

FragileUndertow said:

Not as great as the album version.. but still love it

I agree. If anyone has heard the SOTT rehearsals, folks will hear not only a vastly different set list but the album tempo'd version of IGBABN. Then suddenly, not only did the setlist change, but so did the tempo of that song.

There's a great groove pocket you can get in with the original. It's more of a funk workout, a marathon. The film seems more like a sprint to get through it. I remember being a little disappointed when I saw the film, with the faster tempo.

However, each works in their own arena. The original version works well in the scope of the album, and the faster tempo seems to fit the feel of the tour as a whole, and the film. I still go to the album version as my default.

It's going to be amazing when screened to coincide with the upcoming official tribute!

Latin said:

It's going to be amazing when screened to coincide with the upcoming official tribute!

Latin, are you breaking news of a SOTT screening during the October tribute??!!?? I hope it is widely released, both in theaters and on Blu-Ray.

FlyOnTheWall said:

Hi,

The film screening is scheduled for October 12th on the day before the memorial.

Latin said:

FlyOnTheWall said:

Latin, are you breaking news of a SOTT screening during the October tribute??!!?? I hope it is widely released, both in theaters and on Blu-Ray.

Hi, The film screening is scheduled for October 12th on the day before the memorial.

Has this been publicly announced?

Yes, it has. Check out the fan gatherings forum. A double feature of "Sign O' The Times" & "Under the Cherry Moon" and a separate screening of both "Purple Rain" & "Graffitti Bridge". It's going to be like a Prince Film Festival! Check it out.