Sexuality's semi-rockabilly funk or Let's Work grooving baseline that just won't quit - which one do you prefer?

sexuality

Let's work

Sexuality (is all we'll ever need )

I don't think "Sexuality" is anywhere near rockabilly or has its sensibilities. If anything, it's heavy with New Wave. It reminds me of the quirkiness of Toni Basil, or stuff like Adam Ant, Cyndi Lauper (although she came out later), or Devo.

But to answer the question: There are other songs like "Let's Work" that are a funk workout. But there are few notes of weirdness like "Sexuality". It's a predecessor to things like "Computer Blue", "It", "Dance On", and more. I hated it when it first came out, but it's still so unusual and interesting, I'll never have enough of it.

Sexuality.

I am listening to my West German Target "Controversy" CD as I type this. (Very good sound, btw.)

Top 5 Prince rhythm guitar tracks and top 5 Prince screams of all-time.

"What no flash again?"

Sexuality, its way more daring and interesting.

I never thought Let's work that exciting, its just a nice funk jam

Mikado said:

Sexuality's semi-rockabilly funk or Let's Work grooving baseline that just won't quit - which one do you prefer?

Obvious answer, I know, but - why do I have to choose?

Sexuality is all I ever need.

for cutting edge? sexuality, for the irrepressible funk that was always in his heart and for which he had to create a band for? Let's work.

TrivialPursuit said:

I don't think "Sexuality" is anywhere near rockabilly or has its sensibilities. If anything, it's heavy with New Wave. It reminds me of the quirkiness of Toni Basil, or stuff like Adam Ant, Cyndi Lauper (although she came out later), or Devo.

But to answer the question: There are other songs like "Let's Work" that are a funk workout. But there are few notes of weirdness like "Sexuality". It's a predecessor to things like "Computer Blue", "It", "Dance On", and more. I hated it when it first came out, but it's still so unusual and interesting, I'll never have enough of it.

i think there's a little of the punk aesthetic to it too. when i say cutting edge, i still remember sexuality being used in a documentary on sex, it was on cable, can't think of the name right now but it was risque as it only could be in the early days of cable. that was the kind of edge prince had in those days. just looked up the show, it was real sex, and hbo dropped it because it's no longer needed anyone can sneak and see anything they want, i know i do.

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PeteSilas said:

TrivialPursuit said:

I don't think "Sexuality" is anywhere near rockabilly or has its sensibilities. If anything, it's heavy with New Wave. It reminds me of the quirkiness of Toni Basil, or stuff like Adam Ant, Cyndi Lauper (although she came out later), or Devo.

But to answer the question: There are other songs like "Let's Work" that are a funk workout. But there are few notes of weirdness like "Sexuality". It's a predecessor to things like "Computer Blue", "It", "Dance On", and more. I hated it when it first came out, but it's still so unusual and interesting, I'll never have enough of it.

i think there's a little of the punk aesthetic to it too.

DEFINITELY!

Lets Work..long version..12 inch...uncircumsized version...

Sexuality. I'll take it's weird new-wave punkish edge over the funk of Let's Work, despite the latter's undisputable groove.

But I've always preferred weird out-there Prince, to partyman Prince. And for that reason, my favourite song from the album is Annie Chrisitan.

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violetcrush said:

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That looks like if MJ's Rock With You video dropped acid.

Let's Work!!!!

Sexuality alwasy kept my attention from day one.

those 'anthemic' or those soul journey songs always got me...

Sexuality, the song and the video is EVERYTHING!

Let's Work!

Let's Work