my all time fave 12" remix...no words!

remko said:

Really happy to have this mix on cdsingle!

I have been looking into purchasing a CD copy of it and found a near mint at €24.99, which is not too bad except I would rather spend (a bit) more and get a new/unopened copy... Decisions decisions.

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CherryMoon57 said:

remko said:

Really happy to have this mix on cdsingle!

I have been looking into purchasing a CD copy of it and found a near mint at €24.99, which is not too bad except I would rather spend (a bit) more and get a new/unopened copy... Decisions decisions.

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What ???

Where did you find this ????!!!!!????

I hadn't listened 2 this 1 in a while, pulling it out noww..

muleFunk said:

CherryMoon57 said:

I have been looking into purchasing a CD copy of it and found a near mint at €24.99, which is not too bad except I would rather spend (a bit) more and get a new/unopened copy... Decisions decisions.

[Edited 3/4/17 3:31am]

What ???

Where did you find this ????!!!!!????

The near mint appears on Discogs and the 'brand new' on Amazon UK, probably a boot I would expect. There's also a 'Collectible, Like New' one. How can one tell the genuine from the fake amongst all of these?

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CherryMoon57 said:

muleFunk said:

What ???

Where did you find this ????!!!!!????

The near mint appears on Discogs and the 'brand new' on Amazon UK, probably a boot I would expect. There's also a 'Collectible, Like New' one. How can one tell the genuine from the fake amongst all of these?

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I have an extra copy laying around. I thought the kiss in the middle was a scratch, so I bought another copy. Org note me.

motherfunka said:

CherryMoon57 said:

The near mint appears on Discogs and the 'brand new' on Amazon UK, probably a boot I would expect. There's also a 'Collectible, Like New' one. How can one tell the genuine from the fake amongst all of these?

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I have an extra copy laying around. I thought the kiss in the middle was a scratch, so I bought another copy. Org note me.

^Yes it does sound a bit like one actually!

TY cherrymoon 4 the reminder!
nearly forgot this one ... awesome stuff

Ingela said:

...and if I remember correctly the b-side is Scarlet Pussy. It's a rather long version, but don't know if there was an edited version of it for the regular vinyl single. Andway, I think love the 12" and think he abandoned this playful funky sound way too quickly. Both tracks added levity to the mostly serious Lovesexy record.

That's funny, I think of Lovesexy as this bright colorful playful sound where taste goes out the door in favor of crazy energy and spastic sounds... but this 12" mix gets all serious and dark with the mix (after the dance beat version of the song), and very disciplined with the arranagment. Almost Black Album type of control. And the pimpish character at the end is funny but also sounds quite mean and a bit evil.

One of my favorite remixes!

Also like the 7" promo edited versions of the mix.

ufoclub said:

Ingela said:

ufoclub said:

That's funny, I think of Lovesexy as this bright colorful playful sound where taste goes out the door in favor of crazy energy and spastic sounds... but this 12" mix gets all serious and dark with the mix (after the dance beat version of the song), and very disciplined with the arranagment. Almost Black Album type of control. And the pimpish character at the end is funny but also sounds quite mean and a bit evil.

Wow we see this completely different. I always thought of lovesexy as one of the stiffest and unimaginative golden era records. Whereas Alphabet St (especially this remix) breaking free and being loose and playful and funny. I think both side A and B are hilarious. Very loose, fun and hilarious. I don't think can attribute that to the album though. Sure the sounds are bright, but it's not a fun loose whimsical record like this extended vinyl.

Ingela, I think you might be confused as to what record this thread is about

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CherryMoon57 said:

Ingela said:

CherryMoon57 said:

Ingela, I think you might be confused as to what record this thread is about

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Slip of the tongue on the name. I know it's I wish you heaven. But the sentiment stands. PS: I also love the Aplhabet St. Remix and feel the same way that it also frees itself it up from the relative stiffness of Lovesexy compared to the 12" mixes. [Edited 3/6/17 6:13am]

Isn't this kind of the purpose of most 12" though, to wander off a main (time restricted) track and explore the music further?
That said I think that Lovesexy is far from unimaginative.

CherryMoon57 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

I hadn't listened 2 this 1 in a while, pulling it out noww..

Ah--probably my favorite Prince video of all time, wishing us all heaven.

ufoclub said:

Ingela said:

...and if I remember correctly the b-side is Scarlet Pussy. It's a rather long version, but don't know if there was an edited version of it for the regular vinyl single. Andway, I think love the 12" and think he abandoned this playful funky sound way too quickly. Both tracks added levity to the mostly serious Lovesexy record.

That's funny, I think of Lovesexy as this bright colorful playful sound where taste goes out the door in favor of crazy energy and spastic sounds... but this 12" mix gets all serious and dark with the mix (after the dance beat version of the song), and very disciplined with the arranagment. Almost Black Album type of control. And the pimpish character at the end is funny but also sounds quite mean and a bit evil.

Interesting... Could this remix represent a trip between heaven and hell? As Prince's progresses towards the darker sound, he seems to contrast the duality of the spiritual and carnal aspects of humanity:

Lovesexy ----->the Black Album

I Wish U Heaven (A Side) ------> Scarlett Pussy (B side)

Spiritual--------> Carnal
Heaven -------.Hell

I also noticed in the video, which seems to represent some sort of Garden of Eden, the title of the song 'Eye Wish U Heaven' enters the visual field as a moving snake... Note the 'Eye' (possibly representing the knowledge gained from eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil).

CherryMoon57 said:

ufoclub said:

That's funny, I think of Lovesexy as this bright colorful playful sound where taste goes out the door in favor of crazy energy and spastic sounds... but this 12" mix gets all serious and dark with the mix (after the dance beat version of the song), and very disciplined with the arranagment. Almost Black Album type of control. And the pimpish character at the end is funny but also sounds quite mean and a bit evil.

Interesting... Could this remix represent a trip between heaven and hell? As Prince's progresses towards the darker sound, he seems to contrast the duality of the spiritual and carnal aspects of humanity:

Lovesexy ----->the Black Album

I Wish U Heaven (A Side) ------> Scarlett Pussy (B side)

Spiritual--------> Carnal
Heaven -------.Hell

I also noticed in the video, which seems to represent some sort of Garden of Eden, the title of the song 'Eye Wish U Heaven' enters the visual field as a moving snake... Note the 'Eye' (possibly representing the knowledge gained from eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil).

I always interpreted this 12" mix as the heavenly attitude going off the rails into the dark wicked funky mood and persona of "Take this Beat", with a little midnight church revival in the middle.

ufoclub said:

CherryMoon57 said:

Interesting... Could this remix represent a trip between heaven and hell? As Prince's progresses towards the darker sound, he seems to contrast the duality of the spiritual and carnal aspects of humanity:

Lovesexy ----->the Black Album

I Wish U Heaven (A Side) ------> Scarlett Pussy (B side)

Spiritual--------> Carnal
Heaven -------.Hell

I also noticed in the video, which seems to represent some sort of Garden of Eden, the title of the song 'Eye Wish U Heaven' enters the visual field as a moving snake... Note the 'Eye' (possibly representing the knowledge gained from eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil).

I always interpreted this 12" mix as the heavenly attitude going off the rails into the dark wicked funky mood and persona of "Take this Beat", with a little midnight church revival in the middle.

Yes, that sounds about right

I posted this song in "What Prince song do you have on your mind today?" forum, because the melody gets stuck in your head with an ear worm! When I listen to this song, I prefer the extended version. The video has so much to look at too, it's like discovering something new each time it's viewed!

"Tell me who in this house know about sweet heaven (We do!) Fishtail!"

Doozer said:

I was absolutely floored as a teenager when I first heard this 12". Bought the vinyl and really was thinking WTF could an extended version of I Wish U Heaven contain? It's a very short track that I loved, but in no way could I have guessed all the directions this thing could go. As others have said, that was the joy of Prince's 12" singles. None were throwaways, and he treated them all with care and creativity no matter their commercial appeal. Who could have taken a song like this and then worked in lyrics about peeing in the back yard, sleeping on a roof, pleated slacks, peace sign stickers, why didn't you feed the white dove I gave you, and "don't fuck with me?" Only Prince.

remko said:

Finally got the time to look it up. Listening to it now. I had forgotten it was a 3". Just like the alphabet street mix. I remember that back in the days i wondere if scarlet pussy was part 3 as it is not mentioned on the notes anywhere on the disc, nor where the lyrics. Other theory was that it was part 1 and part 3 was missing....

There are different 'remix' versions of this song, the one I have (on vinyl) that I am referring to in this thread is the 12" extended remix which lasts '10:Something' (as labelled) in which you could definitely hear 3 distinct parts, although they are musically linked together. Scarlet Pussy is the B side.

CherryMoon57 said:

CherryMoon57 said:

muleFunk said:

What ???

Where did you find this ????!!!!!????

The near mint appears on Discogs and the 'brand new' on Amazon UK, probably a boot I would expect. There's also a 'Collectible, Like New' one. How can one tell the genuine from the fake amongst all of these?

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I'm late on this. I purchased one from Amazon.uk and it it was the 3 inch sealed. Looked genuine to me. I'm not sure how easy or viable it is in this day and age to make a bootleg 3 inch CD single anyway. Some people are genuine and do sell for a decent price. Third time I've owned this. Two vinyls and now (I believe) the CD.