soladeo1 said:

Has anyone really heard it? Not Joy or one of the Paisley Park Instrumentals but the real thing?? What does it sound like?

It's on youtube, Katrina was Vanity's middle name.

The Katrina name in the title is a reference to Vanity, who's full name was Denise Katrina Matthews.

Also, it was recorded in October/November 1983 at the Kiowa Trail home studio.

And Vanity liked paper dolls...

It was reworked into "Bob George."

Bob, ain't that a bitch?

leadline said:

soladeo1 said:

Has anyone really heard it? Not Joy or one of the Paisley Park Instrumentals but the real thing?? What does it sound like?

Atmospheric, dark, moody, very synth heavy (In fact its all synths and drum machines). The song is about a woman(Katrina) whos man been gone for so long she makes a paper doll for each and every day, Comes to the realization that "Love's just a game and its so insane" but "Baby that what makes the world go round"

Big Chick

"Security Ensuring Thee"

BigChick said:

BigChick knows what he is talking about

I would say like a cross between "God" and "The Beautiful Ones" with a fuck-ton of reverb.

It has absolutely nothing to do with the "Joy" track which is actually an instrumental called "Paisley Park Instrumental" (but has nothing to do with the song Paisley Park). Someone mislabelled that to get YouTube hits.

Militant said:

HerecomethePurpleYoda said:

luvgirl said:

HerecomethePurpleYoda said:

The Katrina name in the title is a reference to Vanity, who's full name was Denise Katrina Matthews.

I. DID. NOT. KNOW THIS! I never heard this song! I'm freaking out! Should I look or wait for Purple Rain Deluxe? [Edited 4/19/17 18:56pm]

You didn't know?!? Girl... I've been wondering if it would ever be released.

I hope this track is included here as a tribute to her!

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That would be particularly touching.

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luvgirl said:

HerecomethePurpleYoda said:

The Katrina name in the title is a reference to Vanity, who's full name was Denise Katrina Matthews.

I. DID. NOT. KNOW THIS! I never heard this song! I'm freaking out! Should I look or wait for Purple Rain Deluxe? [Edited 4/19/17 18:56pm]

I'm waiting.

BigChick said:

darkroman said:

I hope this track is included here as a tribute to her!

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That would be particularly touching.

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For me, Electric Intercourse and We Can Fuck will be the highlights. Have dreamed of a studio verion of Electric Intercourse since the mid 80's.

leadline said:

darkroman said:

I hope this track is included here as a tribute to her!

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That would be particularly touching.

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For me, Electric Intercourse and We Can Fuck will be the highlights. Have dreamed of a studio verion of Electric Intercourse since the mid 80's.

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I MASSIVELY agree!

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The studio version of Electric Intercourse is simply off the scale! But the live version will forever be special as it catches the moment beautifully (as does A Case Of U).

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On another point, I'm amazed that we even now we still hear of tracks that no one ever knew about!

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darkroman said:

leadline said:

For me, Electric Intercourse and We Can Fuck will be the highlights. Have dreamed of a studio verion of Electric Intercourse since the mid 80's.

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I MASSIVELY agree!

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The studio version of Electric Intercourse is simply off the scale! But the live version will forever be special as it catches the moment beautifully (as does A Case Of U).

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On another point, I'm amazed that we even now we still hear of tracks that no one ever knew about!

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Amen on the live stuff, whenever I hear either of those songs, my mind moves back to Prince at that piano in 83 under the blue light.

tigerlilyluv said:

soladeo1 said:

Has anyone really heard it? Not Joy or one of the Paisley Park Instrumentals but the real thing?? What does it sound like?

There are (at least) 4 versions:

1 - Cole Colemans original version with Prince - Years ago I asked Wendy and Lisa about this version because I didn't recognise the unknown woman recording this with Prince and they (or Lisa actually) confirmed it was her sister and originally her song...

2 - Prince's finished version of the track above.

3 - Prince's re-recorded version.

4 - Prince's completely reworked version. (Which is the best)

So what does it sound like? It seems it will be on the "Purple Rain" Deluxe CD, so just be patient...

Neversin.

Resisting the temptation to bed down in a snow bank for a little suspended animation until the release date ala Eric Cartman...

BigChick said:

soladeo1 said:

Has anyone really heard it? Not Joy or one of the Paisley Park Instrumentals but the real thing?? What does it sound like?

Atmospheric, dark, moody, very synth heavy (In fact its all synths and drum machines). The song is about a woman(Katrina) whos man been gone for so long she makes a paper doll for each and every day, Comes to the realization that "Love's just a game and its so insane" but "Baby that what makes the world go round"

Big Chick

"Security Ensuring Thee"

Would love to hear this one.

Neversin said:

Dunno, but can't wait 2 hear it

It's quite a dark song but its amazing

Militant said:

Dilan said:

Revolution81 said:

This jam version you are all talking about is no where near the finished studio version. It's probably as close to the version coming on PR deluxe as the Baby I'm a Star demo is to the completed album version, so I don't really see why anyone had to mention it at all

Plus the fact that that version isn't the only jam/rehearsal version of the song...

Neversin.

i wondered what the big deal about it was, as ive heard a snippet and it doesnt sound too overwhelming. but it does sound really dark and eerie. im interested in hearing the full version, so i can make a proper judgement if i like it or not