But Camille and the Black Album remind me of the transition between albums like 1999 and Purple Rain. To have released both albums would have been cool.

SOTT' fate would be changed though and could have been a single LP.

nelcp777 said:

But Camille and the Black Album remind me of the transition between albums like 1999 and Purple Rain. To have released both albums would have been cool.

SOTT' fate would be changed though and could have been a single LP.

Too bad he could just step back from the Black album, maybe change a song or two he felt was 'offensive' and released the music as the Sheila E Birthday Party Music

OldFriends4Sale said:

nelcp777 said:

But Camille and the Black Album remind me of the transition between albums like 1999 and Purple Rain. To have released both albums would have been cool.

SOTT' fate would be changed though and could have been a single LP.

Too bad he could just step back from the Black album, maybe change a song or two he felt was 'offensive' and released the music as the Sheila E Birthday Party Music

True, but Prince possibly could have had his 3lp release just in single LP formats, Camille, Black Album and SOTT (reduced to single LP due to other 2 LPs). Of course, this is all what ifs and speculation.

nelcp777 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Too bad he could just step back from the Black album, maybe change a song or two he felt was 'offensive' and released the music as the Sheila E Birthday Party Music

True, but Prince possibly could have had his 3lp release just in single LP formats, Camille, Black Album and SOTT (reduced to single LP due to other 2 LPs). Of course, this is all what ifs and speculation.

what would you replace ROck Hard In a Funk Place(Black Album) with?

If he decided against releasing SOTT and just release the Camille album, Play In the Sunshine would have already/still be created and could have been a cool Bside and even though not initially included on the album U Got the Look could have either been added or used as a Bside too

I wouldn't expect a 'full tour' for the album. That would be reserved possibly for the next year/album.

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I think smaller shows, like Aftershows would have worked wonderfully for this. Hit a couple of nightclubs and larger sized bars.

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1. Love or Money

2. Good Love

3. Housequake

4. Irresistable Bitch

4. Feel U Up

5. Erotic City

6. If I Was Your Girlfriend

7. Do Me Baby

7. Strange Relationship

8. Shockadelica

9. Play in the Sunshine

10. U Got the Look

11. Rock Hard In A Funky Place

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Scarlett Pussy could have been performed as a preview if the era went into 1988

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Maybe add La La La He He Hee, the Sex of It, Controversy to the set list

OldFriends4Sale said:

nelcp777 said:

True, but Prince possibly could have had his 3lp release just in single LP formats, Camille, Black Album and SOTT (reduced to single LP due to other 2 LPs). Of course, this is all what ifs and speculation.

what would you replace ROck Hard In a Funk Place(Black Album) with?

You got me!!!! I missed that one. That is a tough question to answer. I cannot recall any outtakes from that time period that would be an equal replacement for Rock Hard.

OldFriends4Sale said:

I wouldn't expect a 'full tour' for the album. That would be reserved possibly for the next year/album.

.

.

I think smaller shows, like Aftershows would have worked wonderfully for this. Hit a couple of nightclubs and larger sized bars.

.

.

1. Love or Money

2. Good Love

3. Housequake

4. Irresistable Bitch

4. Feel U Up

5. Erotic City

6. If I Was Your Girlfriend

7. Do Me Baby

7. Strange Relationship

8. Shockadelica

9. Play in the Sunshine

10. U Got the Look

11. Rock Hard In A Funky Place

.

.

Scarlett Pussy could have been performed as a preview if the era went into 1988

.

Maybe add La La La He He Hee, the Sex of It, Controversy to the set list

Kinda the same feel for aftershows for Parade? That is a really good thought. More of a private show with loose jams.

OldFriends4Sale said:

If he decided against releasing SOTT and just release the Camille album, Play In the Sunshine would have already/still be created and could have been a cool Bside and even though not initially included on the album U Got the Look could have either been added or used as a Bside too

Please no, Play wasn't meant to be a b-side, at least not in my mind and heart. I t would have been greater if he had kept thew gospel ending for a little longer than he did.

OldFriends4Sale said:

I wouldn't expect a 'full tour' for the album. That would be reserved possibly for the next year/album.

.

.

I think smaller shows, like Aftershows would have worked wonderfully for this. Hit a couple of nightclubs and larger sized bars.

.

.

1. Love or Money

2. Good Love

3. Housequake

4. Irresistable Bitch

4. Feel U Up

5. Erotic City

6. If I Was Your Girlfriend

7. Do Me Baby

7. Strange Relationship

8. Shockadelica

9. Play in the Sunshine

10. U Got the Look

11. Rock Hard In A Funky Place

.

.

Scarlett Pussy could have been performed as a preview if the era went into 1988

.

Maybe add La La La He He Hee, the Sex of It, Controversy to the set list

Great setlist, but what about Rebirth Of The Flesh?

214 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

I wouldn't expect a 'full tour' for the album. That would be reserved possibly for the next year/album.

.

.

I think smaller shows, like Aftershows would have worked wonderfully for this. Hit a couple of nightclubs and larger sized bars.

.

.

1. Love or Money

2. Good Love

3. Housequake

4. Irresistable Bitch

4. Feel U Up

5. Erotic City

6. If I Was Your Girlfriend

7. Do Me Baby

7. Strange Relationship

8. Shockadelica

9. Play in the Sunshine

10. U Got the Look

11. Rock Hard In A Funky Place

.

.

Scarlett Pussy could have been performed as a preview if the era went into 1988

.

Maybe add La La La He He Hee, the Sex of It, Controversy to the set list

Great setlist, but what about Rebirth Of The Flesh?

When I was listening to it, I didn't see how it would be rendered live

Maybe it could be used for an opening like Escape on the Lovesexy tour

214 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

If he decided against releasing SOTT and just release the Camille album, Play In the Sunshine would have already/still be created and could have been a cool Bside and even though not initially included on the album U Got the Look could have either been added or used as a Bside too

Please no, Play wasn't meant to be a b-side, at least not in my mind and heart. I t would have been greater if he had kept thew gospel ending for a little longer than he did.

Don't get me wrong. I love Play In the Sunshine. I'm just thinking unless he did a different Camille configuration, it might have to be a Bside along with U Got the Look

or reverse it and put Good Love as a Bside

nelcp777 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

I wouldn't expect a 'full tour' for the album. That would be reserved possibly for the next year/album.

.

.

I think smaller shows, like Aftershows would have worked wonderfully for this. Hit a couple of nightclubs and larger sized bars.

.

.

1. Love or Money

2. Good Love

3. Housequake

4. Irresistable Bitch

4. Feel U Up

5. Erotic City

6. If I Was Your Girlfriend

7. Do Me Baby

7. Strange Relationship

8. Shockadelica

9. Play in the Sunshine

10. U Got the Look

11. Rock Hard In A Funky Place

.

.

Scarlett Pussy could have been performed as a preview if the era went into 1988

.

Maybe add La La La He He Hee, the Sex of It, Controversy to the set list

Kinda the same feel for aftershows for Parade? That is a really good thought. More of a private show with loose jams.

YES!! He could easily play with the mystic of Camille that way I think.

OldFriends4Sale said:

214 said:

Great setlist, but what about Rebirth Of The Flesh?

When I was listening to it, I didn't see how it would be rendered live

Maybe it could be used for an opening like Escape on the Lovesexy tour

I would add Something In The Water, don't ask me why i just feel it.

nelcp777 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

what would you replace ROck Hard In a Funk Place(Black Album) with?

You got me!!!! I missed that one. That is a tough question to answer. I cannot recall any outtakes from that time period that would be an equal replacement for Rock Hard.

Maybe "Joy In Repetition" would fit well.

williamb610 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

REBIRTH OF THE FLESH

Ooh yeah, alright
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

Kick drum pounds on the 2 and 4
All the party people get on the floor
We got the beat U're looking 4
The rebirth of the flesh is at your door (Let it in y'all!)

It's a brand new day
3 2 funk ain't in our way (No no no)
It ain't about the money, we just wanna play
The rebirth of the flesh is here 2day (Is here 2 stay)

La la la la la la, souli-a-colia (Hey)
The rebirth of the flesh, it's all over U

We are the fathers of a new boogie cool
Guaranteed 2 rock U cuz we're from the old school
We are here, where are U?
Everybody jam 2 the new boogie blues (Check it out!)

It's a brand new day (Wooo!)
3 2 funk ain't in our way (No)
It ain't about the money, we just wanna play
The rebirth of the flesh is here 2day - now everybody say

La la la la la la, souli-a-colia (Hey)
We are here, where are U?
Everybody jam 2 the new boogie cool
La la la la la la, souli-a-colia (Hey)
We are here, where are U?
Everybody jam 2 the new boogie cool (Wooo!)
Souli-a-colia (Hey)
Souli-a-colia (Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)

Think about your nigga, the 1 that works so hard (Hey)
What's his is his, what's yours is yours
Unless U beat him at a game of cards (Hey)
This ain't cards, motherfucker!
This is life, this is real

We are here, where are U?
Everybody jam 2 the new boogie cool
Come on
We are here, where are U?
Everybody jam 2 the new boogie cool

La la la la la la, souli-a-colia (Hey)
We are here, where are U?
Everybody jam 2 the new boogie cool
La la la la la la, souli-a-colia (Hey)
We are here, where are U?
Everybody jam 2 the new boogie cool
Everybody jam 2 the new boogie cool

La la la la, souli-a-colia
(Hey) {x13}
No!
La la la la la la, souli-a-colia (Hey)

Welcome 2 the Crystal Ball

I think it's "3 2 funk and get away". It's also, "Think about your man, the one who works so hard. what's his is his...what's yours is yours..."

It is NOT "Think about your man". He sings 2 sylables. OF is right.

His best SINGLE album! Yeah I said it.

paulludvig said:

His best SINGLE album! Yeah I said it.

i don't get it?

BoraBora said:

nelcp777 said:

You got me!!!! I missed that one. That is a tough question to answer. I cannot recall any outtakes from that time period that would be an equal replacement for Rock Hard.

Maybe "Joy In Repetition" would fit well.

JIR would fit on SOTT.

Whenever I read Camille now, the first thing that pops up in my head is the story of Prince calling MJ Camille.

Housequake

Sh... shut up already, damn!

Tell me who in this house know about the quake? (We do)
I mean really, really
If U know how 2 rock say "Yeah" (Yeah)
If U know how 2 party say "Oh yeah" (Oh yeah)
But if U ain't hip 2 the rare housequake ... shut up already, damn!

Housequake - Everybody jump up and down
Housequake - There's a brand new groove goin' round (Housequake)
In your funky town (Housequake)
And the kick drum is the fault

U gotta rock this mother, say (Housequake) ... uh
We gotta rock this mother, say (Housequake) ... uh, uh

We're gonna show U what 2 do
U put your foot down on the 2
U jump up on the 1
Now U're havin' fun
Huh, U're doin' ... the housequake
Hey

Question - Does anybody know about the quake? (Yeah!)
Bullshit!
U can't get off until U make the house shake
Now everybody clap your hands, come on
Let's jam y'all (Let's jam!)
Don't wait 4 your neighbor
Green eggs and ham
Doin' the housequake

There's a brand new groove goin' round
In your city, in your town
Housequake - And the kick drum is the fault

Housequake (Housequake)
Housequake - U gotta rock this mother (U gotta rock this mother)
Housequake
Housequake - U gotta rock this mother down, come on
Housequake {x2}

Now that U got it, let's do the twist
A little bit harder than they did in '66
A little bit faster than they did in '67
Twist little sister and go 2 heaven
Come on y'all, we got 2 jam before the police come
A groove this funky is on the run
Hey!

Shake your body till your neighbors stare at cha!
(Quake) {x6}

Housequake - Everybody, everybody jump up and down
Housequake - There's a brand new groove (groove) that's goin' around
Housequake - In this city, in this funky town
Housequake - And the saxophone is the fault, check it out

If U can't rock steady, shut up already
Damn, U got 2 get off if U know what I'm talking about
On the 1 y'all say "Housequake"
Top of your body, let me hear U shout, say
(Housequake) My Lord!
(Housequake) My Lord!
(Housequake) Bullshit, louder, say it!
(Housequake) Ooh-wee

Shock-a-lock-a boom!
What was that? Aftershock!
Everybody, everybody U gotta rock, U gotta rock, come on

We're gonna shake, we're gonna quake
Cuz we got the baddest groove that we could make
We on the 2, y'all, the drummer's gonna tap
We gonna sing it and rock this mother 2 the max
And that's a fact
Housequake - Come on, say it (Housequake)
Come on, U can't follow it
We got the baddest jam in the land
Everybody shut up, listen 2 the band

Housequake

Shut up already, damn!

OldFriends4Sale said:

paulludvig said:

His best SINGLE album! Yeah I said it.

i don't get it?

I think 1999 and SOTT are better, but those are double albums.

214 said:

BoraBora said:

Maybe "Joy In Repetition" would fit well.

JIR would fit on SOTT.

And Crystal Ball. And The Ball.

OldFriends4Sale said:

214 said:

Great setlist, but what about Rebirth Of The Flesh?

When I was listening to it, I didn't see how it would be rendered live

Maybe it could be used for an opening like Escape on the Lovesexy tour

But the version of Rebirth officially released was from a live rehearsal?

paulludvig said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

i don't get it?

I think 1999 and SOTT are better, but those are double albums.

oh lol got it

paulludvig said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

When I was listening to it, I didn't see how it would be rendered live

Maybe it could be used for an opening like Escape on the Lovesexy tour

But the version of Rebirth officially released was from a live rehearsal?

idk, It sure doesn't sound it

unless it is a mix.

OldFriends4Sale said:

paulludvig said:

But the version of Rebirth officially released was from a live rehearsal?

idk, It sure doesn't sound it

unless it is a mix.

It was released on NPG Music Club under the title Rebirth of the Flesh (Rehearsal '88). Sounds great!

I guess the person that won the auction with the (presumed original) Camille album never came forward to talk about it?

paulludvig said:

214 said:

JIR would fit on SOTT.

And Crystal Ball. And The Ball.

I don't care about The Ball, but Crystall Ball would have fitted perfectly.