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Thread started 07/07/20 12:11pm

Astasheiks

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The Undertaker different versions?

How many different versions of The Undertaker do you all know of?

I have one version seem like it was released during the NPG Music Club that goes:

"Don't let the devil make you, Dance with the Undertaker"....

Anybody else heard this version? smile cool

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Reply #1 posted 07/07/20 1:39pm

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Reply #2 posted 07/08/20 5:32am

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Astasheiks said:

How many different versions of The Undertaker do you all know of?

I have one version seem like it was released during the NPG Music Club that goes:

"Don't let the devil make you, Dance with the Undertaker"....

Anybody else heard this version? smile cool


Isn't that just the regular (withdrawn) Guitar Mag CD verison or VHS/Laserdisc release version?

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Reply #3 posted 07/08/20 6:51am

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There are, AFAIK, 3 different versions of the album, 1 of which only was released in video format. The other 2 are the original audio version that was supposed to be released with the magazine and the original video version that is pretty similar to the released version save a few edits, Dolphin not being replaced by an edit of the original studio version and being credited to prince instead of Prince. Some of the tracks were later rereleased in both audio and video format thru NPGMC but they are, AFAIK, similar to the released video album versions.

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As for the track itself there is, in release order:

- The original Mavis Staples' The Voice album version

- The live video version from the Sacrifice Of Victor TV special (later released on video)

- The video album version from the Undertaker video album (rereleased on NPGMC)

- 2 different live snippets (dubbed "Sax Solo" and "Harmonica Solo") offered as bonus tracks on the Rave Un2 The Year 2000 video album

- A rehearsal version released as part of NPG Ahdio show #11

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Reply #4 posted 07/08/20 9:01am

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And do u know which version has that chant going on that I mentioned above?
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Reply #5 posted 07/08/20 11:12am

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Astasheiks said:

And do u know which version has that chant going on that I mentioned above?

That was from the rave un2 the year 2000 dvd. As a bonus feature.
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Reply #6 posted 07/08/20 11:24am

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Astasheiks said:

And do u know which version has that chant going on that I mentioned above?

This is part of the original lyrics and, I guess, present in most if not all versions.

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Reply #7 posted 07/08/20 8:53pm

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tomds said:

Astasheiks said:
And do u know which version has that chant going on that I mentioned above?
That was from the rave un2 the year 2000 dvd. As a bonus feature.

Well, well, Thanks! I think I have that DVD, will have to fine it and take a listen. biggrin cool

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Reply #8 posted 07/08/20 8:55pm

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databank said:

Astasheiks said:

And do u know which version has that chant going on that I mentioned above?

This is part of the original lyrics and, I guess, present in most if not all versions.

hhhmmm I will also check the lyrics again. Because some version or versions I heard I didn't think he said this or maybe he was saying it different or I didn't listen all the way thru. smile

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Reply #9 posted 07/08/20 8:57pm

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I see what you are saying, its at the very end:

[Verse 1]
The Undertaker
Put away the guns for future's sake
Don't you be another number for the undertaker
Put away the guns for future's sake
Don't you be another number for the undertaker

[Refrain]
Mercy
Calling mercy

[Verse 2]
Turn off the violence, there's children watching
Listen to the silence, it's a better box to be in
Turn off the violence, there's children watching
Listen to the silence, it's a better box to be in

[Refrain]
Mercy
Calling mercy

[Ad Lib]
Here come The Undertaker

[Guitar Solo]


[Verse 3]
Don't go with the crack
Might never come back
Don't go with the crack
You might never come back

[Chorus]
Don't let the devil make you
Dance with the undertaker
Don't let the devil make you
Dance with the undertaker
Don't do it
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Reply #10 posted 07/10/20 7:51am

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Astasheiks said:

tomds said:

Astasheiks said: That was from the rave un2 the year 2000 dvd. As a bonus feature.

Well, well, Thanks! I think I have that DVD, will have to fine it and take a listen. biggrin cool

The Guitar magazine one had the shellac on it. That shit was a pain to take off. lol

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Reply #11 posted 07/15/20 11:51am

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tomds said:

Astasheiks said:
And do u know which version has that chant going on that I mentioned above?
That was from the rave un2 the year 2000 dvd. As a bonus feature.

I wonder has anyone on here took they DVD and made a music file of this bonus feature to play on their phone or computer or cd??? hhhhmmm biggrin razz cool yes eye prince wildsign beret

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