Prince & The Revolution - 1999 Revisited (2 Discs) April 2, 1983


Aw yes. How many of us remember 1983? Damn, I was in 7th grade and probably 4'6" and 160 pounds of sweaty young man. Oh, the humanity. Akward times, for sure - but DaddyRich was already feeling Prince and the funk he brought to the radio when it so desperately needed it. This was also right about the time I gave up on commercial radio as I finally got a hint of what college radio was doing. So, insted of waiting all day for one of the big stations to play a song I liked, all I would do is tune into the right station at the right time and Bam! all the best music without obnoxious commercials. It was there I discovered disc jockeys who played nothing but hip-hop or funk for hours at a time! Imagine that. And I have never looked back. But I digress, this offering from the Purple Person is that rare treat - a full concert complimented with a rehearsal from the same tour. Long time friends of the Ape will recall my feeling for the music of Prince and will listen accordingly and undeniably be overjoyed. Some of my favorites from this era of the man are included in all ther live glory (the man plays a meeeeean guitar) - 'Controversy', '1999' and 'Dirty Mind' Woohoo! Takes me back to those heady days of bygone times. Hope you all enjoy.




Disc 1
1999 Tour - Convention Center, Fresno, April 2 1983

1. INTRO
2. CONTROVERSY
3. LET'S WORK
4. DO ME, BABY
5. D.M.S.R. (ABORTED)
6. D.M.S.R.
7. LISA'S SOLO - WITH YOU - STILL WAITING (Including GOTTA BROKEN HEART AGAIN)
8. HOW COME U DON'T CALL ME ANYMORE
9. LADY CAB DRIVER
10. LITTLE RED CORVETTE
11. DIRTY MIND
12. AUDIENCE
13. INTERNATIONAL LOVER
14. 1999


Disc 2

1999 Tour Rehearsal January 1983


1. CONTROVERSY
2. LET'S WORK
3. LITTLE RED CORVETTE
4. DELIRIOUS
5. DO ME, BABY
6. HEAD
7. LADY CAB DRIVER
8. LISA'S SOLO - FREE
9. LET'S PRETEND WE'RE MARRIED
10. WHEN YOU WERE MINE
11. 1999
12. D.M.S.R. (Including ONCE IN A LIFETIME)



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94 East : Early Prince Recordings



While many collectors already have these recordings I am offering them here per a request. These are as far back as my Prince collection goes and although there are quite a few instrumentals, it's easy to see the man and his skills coming to the fore. Apparently a musician had married his cousin and heard of the kids abilities , which earned him an invitation to jam with his band 94 East. As far as I know these are the earliest Prince on tape and welcome anyone with earlier examples to post them. There is a volume 2 of these as well if anyone wants them posted, just let me know. As ever, much more Prince in the pipeline.




Disc: 1
1. Just Another Sucker
2. If You Feel Like Dancin'
3. Lovin' Cup
4. Games
5. Dance to the Music of the World
6. One Man Jam

Disc: 2
1. If You See Me
2. I'll Always Love You
3. Better Than You Think
4. If We Don't
5. You Can Be My Teacher
6. Love, Love, Love
7. Dance to the Music of the World [Practice Session]
8. If You See Me [Instrumental Version]
9. Games [Instrumental]
10. Better Than You Think [Instrumental Version]

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