Anyone can help me on the way? I love the teaser version from the ONA DVD but would like to have a full version, or other interesting takes during his career. Although I don't believe it was on his setlists a lot?

It's gonna be hard to find better than the 1987 warm-up for the SOTT Tour at 1st Avenue,
infamously known as "4 Those Of U On Valium". Those Hammond stabs!
Oh-whee-oh, oh-oh...

Then there's the 1988 Dortmund piano medley, but it's a medley (doh).
The one from "One Night Alone... Live!" is great.

I'm sure the hardcore ones are gonna come up with some more obscure renditions, possibly more interesting.

Is the Camden Palace version w/ Rave in the mix obscure? Love that 1, great guitar. The 1 bon mentioned is dope also. Put ya foot up on ya neighbor... I'm not done .

The one from the soundboard SOTT rehearsals is worth mentioning,
even though it lacks the little extra (the audience induced adrenalyn, probably) the 1st Avenue performance has.
While it's not technically live, it's still a live take. The vocal perf is great,
and it references the verses of "Superfunkycalifragisexy" months before the (non) release of the Black Album.
There were nods during the whole SOTT tour, the movie credits,
but these are probably among the very first quotes of it, so it's also interesting from a historical point of view.

A very cool version is also the 1988 Hamburg aftershow. I have this thing for audience recordings.
When the atmosphere is as palpable, they're often better than the soundboards, which tend to feel too clinical.
The 1987 Munich aftershow (soundboard), not so much, it does not quite bounce like SR should.

Worth of interest is also the version from the now legendary 1985 Miami Orange Bowl soundboard soundcheck.
It's so attached to SOTT in my mind that it always baffles me to think the song was written as early as 1983.

bonatoc said:

It's gonna be hard to find better than the 1987 warm-up for the SOTT Tour at 1st Avenue,
infamously known as "4 Those Of U On Valium". Those Hammond stabs!
Oh-whee-oh, oh-oh...

THIS. The way it just sorta starts stomping along, then slowly builds is pure genius.

bonatoc said:

The one from the soundboard SOTT rehearsals is worth mentioning,
even though it lacks the little extra (the audience induced adrenalyn, probably) the 1st Avenue performance has.
While it's not technically live, it's still a live take. The vocal perf is great,
and it references the verses of "Superfunkycalifragisexy" months before the (non) release of the Black Album.
There were nods during the whole SOTT tour, the movie credits,
but these are probably among the very first quotes of it, so it's also interesting from a historical point of view.

A very cool version is also the 1988 Hamburg aftershow. I have this thing for audience recordings.
When the atmosphere is as palpable, they're often better than the soundboards, which tend to feel too clinical.
The 1987 Munich aftershow (soundboard), not so much, it does not quite bounce like SR should.

Worth of interest is also the version from the now legendary 1985 Miami Orange Bowl soundboard soundcheck.
It's so attached to SOTT in my mind that it always baffles me to think the song was written as early as 1983.

This is probably my favourite live version....'bet you wish this was a fuckin movie', reciting bits of Dead On It as well as Superfunkycalifragisexy, and throwing in Cold Sweat horn lines and chicken grease. I'm putting it on now..

I really like the solo version he did at one of the Mohegan Sun shows in 2013.

funkaholic1972 said:

Second, or third, the version from 4 Those of U on Valium. That said, to me the "cooler" version is the three minute piano version from '83. It's not fleshed out, not even close to being complete, but I could listen to P's rehearsals all day freakin' long.

Totally agree with the "4 Those of U on Valium" suggestion. Actually, that version was released officially via NPGMC so we get to hear it in great quality -- except "...MF'in movie" is edited out.

Lots of suggestions, thanks folks! Now I know what to aim for. Although finding 4 Those Of U On Valium as a download or even Youtube video has not been a straightforward operation until now. Will try some other search engines as well!

Strange Relationship -Prince & the Revolution 1985 PR tour soundcheck 6:01min

Strange Relationship -Prince 1987 1st Avenue open rehearsal 12:38min

bonatoc said:

The one from the soundboard SOTT rehearsals is worth mentioning,
even though it lacks the little extra (the audience induced adrenalyn, probably) the 1st Avenue performance has.
While it's not technically live, it's still a live take. The vocal perf is great,
and it references the verses of "Superfunkycalifragisexy" months before the (non) release of the Black Album.
There were nods during the whole SOTT tour, the movie credits,
but these are probably among the very first quotes of it, so it's also interesting from a historical point of view.

A very cool version is also the 1988 Hamburg aftershow. I have this thing for audience recordings.
When the atmosphere is as palpable, they're often better than the soundboards, which tend to feel too clinical.
The 1987 Munich aftershow (soundboard), not so much, it does not quite bounce like SR should.

Worth of interest is also the version from the now legendary 1985 Miami Orange Bowl soundboard soundcheck.
It's so attached to SOTT in my mind that it always baffles me to think the song was written as early as 1983.

I have just tracked down this version, listening to it now. Very interesting, thanks man!

dodger said:

bonatoc said:

The one from the soundboard SOTT rehearsals is worth mentioning,
even though it lacks the little extra (the audience induced adrenalyn, probably) the 1st Avenue performance has.
While it's not technically live, it's still a live take. The vocal perf is great,
and it references the verses of "Superfunkycalifragisexy" months before the (non) release of the Black Album.
There were nods during the whole SOTT tour, the movie credits,
but these are probably among the very first quotes of it, so it's also interesting from a historical point of view.

A very cool version is also the 1988 Hamburg aftershow. I have this thing for audience recordings.
When the atmosphere is as palpable, they're often better than the soundboards, which tend to feel too clinical.
The 1987 Munich aftershow (soundboard), not so much, it does not quite bounce like SR should.

Worth of interest is also the version from the now legendary 1985 Miami Orange Bowl soundboard soundcheck.
It's so attached to SOTT in my mind that it always baffles me to think the song was written as early as 1983.

This is probably my favourite live version....'bet you wish this was a fuckin movie', reciting bits of Dead On It as well as Superfunkycalifragisexy, and throwing in Cold Sweat horn lines and chicken grease. I'm putting it on now..

I just found Prince - Park Café Munich West Germany 21st May 1987, full show. Will listen to this version of SR soon but the boot starts with a set by Madhouse which I am now thoroughly enjoying!

[Edited 1/5/18 15:52pm]

funkaholic1972 said:

4 Those of You On Valium & the Sign of the Times tour rehearsals 1.0 are the greatest...pure funk

Fuck around n shoot myself out w/ a .45! Hey hey hey! (Another dope rehearsal)

funkaholic1972 said:

Anyone can help me on the way? I love the teaser version from the ONA DVD but would like to have a full version, or other interesting takes during his career. Although I don't believe it was on his setlists a lot?

Overdiven guitar improvisation at he very end of "Billy" jam

Poplife88 said:

The 4 Those of U on Valium version is fierce! So funky I can't handle it.

Is that the one with the extra long funky intro, which kind of reminds me of the intro to Sly's "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa"?

namepeace said:

Poplife88 said:

The 4 Those of U on Valium version is fierce! So funky I can't handle it.

Is that the one with the extra long funky intro, which kind of reminds me of the intro to Sly's "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa"?

Yes, the song overall is over by 6min after Sheila's solo,

12:38min fun though

NorthC said:

See if you can find a recording of the second night in the Melkweg, 2011. Great versions not only of Strange Relationship, but also of other classics like The Ballad of Dorothy Parker, Mutiny etc...

Thanks man, I managed to track it down, great concert, really enjoyed it. Very funky gig!

Still didn't have any luck with the 4 Those Of You On Valium though. This one is hard to find, even as a stream or video, let alone a download.

Knightoflight said:

funkaholic1972 said:

Anyone can help me on the way? I love the teaser version from the ONA DVD but would like to have a full version, or other interesting takes during his career. Although I don't believe it was on his setlists a lot?

Overdiven guitar improvisation at he very end of "Billy" jam

How does this relate to my qoute exactly? I don't really understand what you mean.

funkaholic1972 said: