Podcasts about prince and the revolution

This week on The Metro, Rev Jeff Ivins brings you the following bands for your time warp back to the 1980s: Little Girls, Bryan Adams, Wham!, Spandau Ballet, When In Rome, Til Tuesday, Sly Fox, Big Audio Dynamite, Crowded House, English Beat, Katrina & The Waves, The Style Council, Hall & Oates, and finishing up with Prince And The Revolution.

For six years Matt "Atlanta Bliss" Blistan was the trumpet player for the famed rock artist “Prince” in the historic “Purple Rain Revolution” band. While performing under the “Prince-given” stage name of “Atlanta Bliss,” he performed in four world tours, three movies and 12 videos. In addition to his Grammy award Atlanta has also earned 12 gold and platinum records for his recording studio performances.As a studio musician, Atlanta Bliss has recorded with other artists such as Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, Patti LaBelle, James Brown, Shelia E, Madhouse, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Chaka Kahn, and Miles Davis. While teaching at Georgia State University in Atlanta, he was nominated for the Outstanding Musician award in the Atlanta Music Awards.With over 40 years of professional trumpet playing, Atlanta has developed from a local band artist to a performer, composer, arranger, and producer with worldwide recognition. Atlanta began his professional music career in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he received a B.S. in Music Education from Duquesne University. This experience developed into a performance career, which earned him a national Grammy Award.As a way to give back to his community, Atlanta spent many days in inner-city schools in Atlanta, Georgia speaking to students about careers in the music industry through the National Association of Recording Art and Sciences (NARAS) “Grammies in the Schools” education program. His book Mind, Body, Trumpet, is his effort to expand the reach of his desire to help trumpet players maintain and develop their mental and physical connection of playing their instrument.https://www.atlantabliss.comhttps://www.musiciansreveal.com"Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" Podcast Bio"Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" has been a fixture on the radio airwaves since 1982, earning recognition as the first show to be featured on Prince's official website, www.npgmusicclub.com. Co-hosted by Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault, the podcast is known for its creative approach and support of independent musicians, solidifying their reputation as respected figures in the music industry.Our website, www.musiciansreveal.com, showcases a vibrant mix of music genres, including funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, Latin, and gospel. Joe Kelley has interviewed a host of renowned artists, such as Victor Wooten, Sheila E., Cyndi Lauper, Larry Graham, and many more, offering listeners an insider's perspective on the world of music. Join us for insightful conversations and inspiring stories from the artists who shape the soundtrack of our lives.Matt "Atlanta Bliss" Blistan takes listeners on a captivating journey through his illustrious career as a trumpet player, most notably with Prince's iconic Revolution band during the Purple Rain era. The conversation unfolds as Blistan shares anecdotes from his time touring with Prince, highlighting the unique recording process that set the artist apart in the music industry. He paints a vivid picture of the atmosphere in the studio, where Prince would often take the reins, singing parts directly to the musicians without the usual formalities of sheet music. This organic approach to music-making is a testament to Prince's genius and intuitive understanding of sound, which allowed Blistan and his colleagues to contribute creatively while still capturing the essence of Prince's vision.Throughout the episode, Blistan reflects on his extensive collaborations with other legendary...

In this Season 7 episode, I discuss Prince and the Revolution's hit album, Purple Rain, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album.

We all miss Prince. It's a hole that will never be filled. Imagine what it would have been like to be a part of the Revolution during his peak 80s period. He can play every instrument better than his band members, but he's reliant on them to put on incredible concerts and keep his musical instincts in check. It's not an accident that he made his best music when he had them as collaborators  "Dr." Matt Fink was at Prince's side playing keyboards for over a decade. Who can forget the cool guy in scrubs and shades in all the videos! Matt joins us this week to discuss his time with Prince - how the songwriting worked, life at Paisley Park, the craziness of Purple Rain, where the band members fit in with the overall sound, and more. Enjoy!  www.patreon.com/c/thehustlepod

There is only one movie of this immense caliber that was inspired by songs that served as the soundtrack for the movie. And there was only one Prince. This beautifully put together coffee style book does the legacy of the Purple One justice by leaving nothing left to explore about the groundbreaking Purple Rain album and movie. Support the Show.email Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

FINALLY, after being asked to feature Prince on the podcast for SO long, we're going track by track through one of his albums - and what an album! Purple Rain is one of those that appears on every 'best album ever' list, and was at #4 on Apple Music's recent Top 100 Albums. So join us as we discuss the album, some iconic singles, stunningly-titled b-sides and demos, the film, the stories from behind the scenes, and much more. Do let us know your thoughts on the album and the episode on the socials (@trackbytrackuk) or email us at hellotrackbytrack@gmail.com.

Ce week-end démarrait le "Outlaw Music Festival Tour", avec notamment Bob Dylan, qui a joué un tout nouveau set de reprises des années 50 ainsi que des titres des débuts de sa carrière, l'infatigable nonagénaire Willie Nelson, a, quant à lui, été obligé d'annuler sa participation pour raisons médicales. ‘'Purple Rain'', l'album enregistré par Prince and the Revolution, sorti en 1984, fait l'objet d'une réédition Dolby Atmos pour son 40e anniversaire, nouvel arrangement disponible sur les plateformes de streaming. Un musicien australien a fait la trouvaille de sa vie au marché aux puces en découvrant des images inédites du concert des Beatles à Sydney en 1964. L'équipe Classic 21 Metal était présente au Graspop, retrouvez les compte-rendus, les photos de concerts, des vidéos d'ambiance, interviews et autres sur notre site web ainsi que sur nos réseaux sociaux. Courtney Love et Melissa Auf Der Maur, qui a rejoint le groupe Hole en 1994 après la mort de la bassiste Kristen Pfaff, étaient de retour en studio, et cela pour la première fois en plus de 20 ans, une série de photos a été partagée sur Instagram. Blink-182, groupe composé de Tom Delonge, Mark Hoppus et Travis Barker, a lancé sa nouvelle tournée nord-américaine 2024 ce 20 juin et en a profité pour dévoiler "Can't Go Back", nouvelle chanson sur la scène du Kia Center d'Orlando (en Floride), en coup d'envoi de la tournée ‘'One More Time''. Mots-Clés : Willie Dixon, My Babe, Chuck Berry, Hank Williams, répertoire, classique, Highway 61 Revisited, set list, site, film, nom, tête, hit-parade, américain, millions d'exemplaires, monde, récompense, Grammys, Oscars, Brit awards, version, mixé, bandes originales, version, Blu-ray, audio, fan, adaptation, comédie musicale, chanceux, dollars, boîte, pellicule, 8 mm, marché, gros plan, stade, célèbre, album, Celebrity Skin, 1998, Musicienne, rencontre, ensemble, rumeurs, réunion, succès, Obvious, M M's, chansons, projets parallèles. --- Classic 21 vous informe des dernières actualités du rock, en Belgique et partout ailleurs. Le Journal du Rock, chaque jour à 7h30 et 18h30. Merci pour votre écoute Pour écouter Classic 21 à tout moment : www.rtbf.be/classic21 Retrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Matt "Dr." Fink, keyboardist for Prince and The Revolution stops by "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" podcast for an in-depth interview. Dr. Fink talks about the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain, many Prince tours, Prince's humor and band practical jokes, current shows with The Revolution and present projects Matt Fink is working on. Matt "Doctor" Fink is an accomplished keyboardist best known for his integral role in Prince and The Revolution, the iconic band that redefined the sound of the 1980s. Fink's career took off when he joined Prince's band in 1978, just in time for the release of the groundbreaking album "Dirty Mind."Donning his signature scrubs and surgical mask, Fink, affectionately nicknamed "Doctor," became a visual and sonic staple of The Revolution. His innovative keyboard work is a cornerstone of Prince's revolutionary sound, contributing to legendary albums such as "1999," "Purple Rain," and "Sign o' the Times." The album "Purple Rain" and its accompanying film catapulted the band to international superstardom, with Fink's dynamic performances leaving an indelible mark on the music world.After the disbandment of The Revolution in 1986, Fink continued to collaborate with Prince on several projects and later embarked on his own musical ventures. He formed his own production company, StarVu, and has been involved in producing, composing, and playing keyboards for various artists across multiple genres.Matt Fink's enduring legacy is a testament to his talent and versatility, as he remains a beloved figure in the world of music, celebrated for his contributions to one of the most influential acts in pop history.________Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince featured the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" on his official website www.npgmusicclub.com. This is the first radio show to have ever received that honor. "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" has been on the radio airwaves since 1982. Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault co-host the show and are well-respected in the music business as creative air personalities and supporters of independent musicians . Our web site is located at www.musiciansreveal.com . The show features creative music in funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, latin, and gospel. In addition, Joe Kelley has interviewed renowned musicians such as Victor Wooten, Sheila E. , Foley, Robin Duhe, Jef Lee Johnson, Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir, Rhonda Smith, Bernie Worrell, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bland, Larry Graham, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Steve Smith, St. Paul Peterson, JD Blair, Tori Ruffin, Kat Dyson, Eric Person, actor Jeff Daniels, Junior Giscombe, John Scofield, EC Scott, John Blackwell, Mystic Bowie, and many others.

We have hit another milestone here at Musical Shenanigans.  We have completed round two and the next round of elimination will be a lighting round!Here are the matchups for this show:Round OneMy Chemical Romance - The Black ParadevsThe Stooges - Fun HouseRound TwoPaul Simon - GracelandvsVan Halen - (self titled)Round ThreeMichael Jackson - ThrillervsNirvana - NevermindRound FourPrince and the Revolution - Purple RainvsElvis Costello - This Year's ModelStick around for our discussion on the late, the great, and the quotable Steve Albini.Thank you as always for your patronage!Support the Show.Check out our homepage website here!Follow us on Instagram!You can now listen to the show on YouTube!Support your favorite uncaffeinated podcasters - buy us a coffee... please???

Paulo and Dori realise they knew alot about Prince, but very little about The Revolution. We dive into Wendy and Lisa, which we're pretty sure Prince...well you can finish that. Dori is the only person in the world still talking about Eurovision and Paulo is the only person still talking about Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. Prince pops up again as we discuss his 1986 flop, Under the Cherry Moon and we wrap up with more 80s Orangutan chat.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Damas y caballeros, bienvenidos a Private Joy, la sección para mecenas de Purple Music, el primer y único podcast en español creado por y para amantes del sonido Minneapolis y la música de Prince. Comenzamos una serie de programas dedicados a recomendaros directos de Prince. En el programa de hoy Shockadelica, acompañada de nuestros colaboradores Carmen Murillo y Martín Rodríguez "Blackbean", comentan el concierto que ofrecieron Prince y The Revolution el 7 de junio de 1984 en el First Avenue con motivo de la celebración del cumpleaños de Prince. Charlamos sobre el concierto en general y opinamos sobre cada una de las canciones que interpreta la banda en directo. Esperamos que os guste y nos mandéis vuestros comentarios sobre vuestra opinión sobre este concierto tan emblemático. ¡Gracias a todos por vuestro apoyo! Volvemos muy pronto, hasta entonces, stay Funky! Purple Music Podcast somos Shockadelica, StarrChild y Saiber. Síguenos en Instagram! (@purplemusicpodcast), Twitter (@purplemusicpod) y en Youtube (@purplemusic6489) Canción final: "Something in the Water", interpretado por Prince and The Revolution en el First Avenue el 7 de junio de 1984.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Purple Music - Un podcast sobre Prince. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/738601

INTRO2mins - First memories of Prince, and standing next to the TV...feeling the static from Gett Off! Listening to Prince's Hits cassette in the Green Mondeo.4mins - Born in the year of Lovesexy!5mins - When did you realise that Prince's work could become a lifetime pursuit? "First and foremost I'm a fan...". Obsessed with John Waters, Pee Wee Herman and Bette Davis too. 'Eccentric, creative and fabulous people'.6mins - Seeing Purple Rain at 14 and getting into fashion. "Prince was always on my mood board."7mins30s - Studying Prince for years as an independent researcher alongside work...'when you do a PhD it's just the beginning of your research.'9mins30s - 'The idea of Prince & Fashion, with a focus on the labour aspect and fan culture as well...'11mins30s - What's going on with the Prince of the late 1970s? Casci unpacks the different sartorial elements. 'Very typical of a young adult finding themselves...through dress.'14mins - Prince's experiments in fashion, thrift stores, borrowing, wearing women's clothing...17mins - 'Becoming Prince': The Beautiful Ones book, and understanding elements of Prince's early imagination and dress-sense. The influence of his parents, musicians in North Minneapolis...and getting dressed to the 9s in the 1970s.22mins - Heroes and influences...23mins - Make Up.26mins - World Building...'in a world called Fantasy'30mins - Prince's female kinship. 'He surrounded himself with incredible women...and loved female energy.' Sly Stone's fashion, and James Brown's performances...expressing sexuality and sensuality. 'He liked the way particular fabrics felt on his body...' How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince... is produced and arranged by Sam J. Bleazard - but couldn't exist without the fabulous contribution from all of our guests!The show also features significant original music compositions from Gavin Calder.LINKSPlease follow me on Instagram and Facebook if you'd like to interact with the show on social media.Email me at: bleazas@hotmail.com if you have any ideas for future episodes, or if you'd like to share any feedback on the show. #prince4ever #love4oneanother

Aaron flies solo and says farewell to the R4 Podcast as he reviews Prince And The Revolution's 1984 album Purple Rain! Rock on!Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.comContact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcastTwitter/X: @R4podcastAaronInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/r4podcaster/

Welcome back my friends to Ep. 213 of the InObscuria Podcast! Last week one of your esteemed co-hosts mentioned that he was going to start a new funk rock band called White Pepper… We thought this week would pontificate about what that group will sound like! We will once again explore all things FUNKY! Let your body move and your asses groove as we get down with some badass funk rock! What is it that we do here at InObscuria? Besides eating pop-tarts, we exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. In this episode, we take a listen to all 3, as we move n' groove our way through funk-infused rock n' roll. This genre has a special meaning to the hosts, as they have dabbled in this funkdafied landscape throughout their musical journeys. Songs this week include:High Fade – “Burnt Toast & Coffee” from Burnt Toast & Coffee - Single(2023)Electric Love Hogs – “Just Another Day” from Electric Love Hogs (1992) Osaka Punch – “How We Operate” from Mixed Ape(2023)Sinister Dane – “Ravens” from The Claws Of Time (2023)JonesWorld– “Feel The Groove” from Feel The Groove – Single (2016)KRUSH GROOVE – “K.G.” fromHAVE A BREAK(2002)Precious Death – “Shine” from Southpaw (1995)Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://twitter.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/inobscuria/og-shopCheck out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

In this week's episode, Missy and Camille are biting into the first portion of what will be a huge heap of goodness, that is, the career of the Legend, the icon, the Purple One…PRINCE! We're starting out by diving into Prince and the Revolution. Grab your drank and Let's Go Crazy!  If you're listening on Spotify, be sure to respond to the poll and answer the Q&A for this episode. We may decide to publish your response for all listeners to see!  Here's where you can listen to the songs we mentioned in today's episode!

Phil Collins wrapped up his commitments as front man and percussionist for Genesis and collaborative work with Eric Clapton in 1984, then commenced work on his third album, No Jacket Required.  It was released in February 1985, and had hits on the charts in July.  The name of the album was inspired by an incident where he was not allowed into The Pump Room restaurant in Chicago because he did not have the proper dress code jacket.  His friend, vocalist Robert Plant, did have the correct attire and was let in.  After he relayed the story in appearances with late night hosts David Letterman and Johnny Carson, restaurant management sent Phil a complementary sport jacket and apology letter, inviting him to come back wearing “whatever he wanted.”Unlike previous albums Collins decided to make this third solo album more upbeat with several dance-oriented singles.  Collins was also able to recruit a number of musicians to the effort, including former Genesis bandmate Peter Gabriel and Police front man Sting.The result was a huge commercial success, reaching number 1 on the US albums chart for seven consecutive weeks and on the UK albums chart for five.  The four singles released all went into the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 charts, with two topping the charts.  It was a critical success as well, bringing home three Grammy awards including “Album of the Year.”  Collins would move from a successful musician to a celebrity on the strength of this album, which would be his highest selling solo effort.Rob brings us this album for our podcastOnly You Know and I KnowRob starts us with a deeper cut co-written by Phil Collins and Darryl Stuermer.  Stuermer played bass for Genesis tours, and lead guitar for Collins' solo tours.  The lyrics contain a number of contradictions.  “When I ask you, what you see in me you say, 'Our love is blind.'”Don't Lose My NumberWhile this song was not released as a single in the UK, it went to number 4 on the US charts.  The lyrics were created in a stream-of-consciousness improvisation session, and Collins himself doesn't really know what they mean.  The video is a comedic look at the decision process on theming the video, with Collins in multiple parodies of other videos popular at the time.Inside OutThis track has a feel similar to some of the slower Genesis pieces.  The lyrics  describe a person who faces a crowd of people telling him what to say and what to do without regard to what is authentically himself.  Collins uses a combination of drum machine and drum kit on this song.We Said Hello GoodbyeThis song was not originally on the album, but was a B-side to the single release of "Take Me Home" and "Don't Lose My Number" as well as a bonus track on the CD.  The lyrics discuss leaving an old home and moving to a new one, but the emotions may reflect things left behind in life more broadly. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Main Theme from the motion picture “Back to the Future”Marty McFly made his journey back from 1985 to interact with his 1955 parents in a tricked out DeLorean  for this iconic picture released in 1985. STAFF PICKS:You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) by Dead or Alive  We're a bit concerned about Wayne as he abandons his punk and hard rock sensibilities to bring us this danceable hit.  Dead or Alive were a foursome from Liverpool, England.  Lead singer Pete Burns would later be on the TV reality show “Celebrity Big Brother.”The Confessor by Joe WalshBruce brings us the title song from Walsh's seventh studio album.  It is heavier and darker than many of Walsh's singles.  “If you look at your reflection at the bottom of the well, what you see is only on the surface.  When you try to see the meaning hidden underneath the measure of the depth can be deceiving.  The bottom has a rocky reputation.”  Raspberry Beret by Prince and the Revolution Lynch features a song about young romance and a summer fling.  Although this song was released after Prince's success with “Purple Rain,” Prince still played most of the instruments, making the song primarily a solo effort.  It is off off the album “Around the World In a Day,” and reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.And She Was by Talking Heads Rob finishes the staff picks with a song penned by David Byrne from the Talking Heads, off the album “Little Creatures.”  It is an unusual song about a girl levitating over everything, and the guy who loves her and wishes she would come down to the ground.  It reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Fundance by Stanley Jordan Finger tapping jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan would set a record when his album “Magic Touch” spent 51 weeks at the top of the Billboard jazz charts.

PART 2: Talking Prince....INTRO - Can you remember the first track of Prince that you heard...?3mins - Rhonda Smith, and inspiration from female bass players7mins - Nik West's Favourite Prince bass line?8mins30s - Alphabet Street & This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip...11mins - Daisy Chain: Prince and Larry Graham14mins - Paisley Park, practicing in the hotel room and jamming with Prince15mins30s - Talking solo careers with Prince17mins30s - Recording with Prince and unfinished projects19mins30s - In what ways was Prince not like you expected?22mins - Going back to his musical origins and Prince taking inspiration from younger musicians...27mins - Advice to young girls in the world of social media?30mins - Where does Nik draw her style influences from?32mins - Nik's feeling on Prince's legacy...35mins - Nothing Compares to Prince shows in Australia with St Paul Peterson38mins - What's next for Nik? She shares exclusive news on a new project!

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INTRO2mins - Nik talks about her Cotton Candy World Tour and playing at The Jazz Cafe in London4mins - Shredding with lead guitarist Joey and why chemistry is so important to the band dynamic5mins30s - learning guitar from her Dad at an early age6mins45s - Playing gospel music by the Clark Sisters9mins30s - Use of bright colours, a distinct visual style and being everything that you are...'the class clown'11mins - is there a separation between superhero bass player Nik West, and Nik West offstage as a mum and an everyday person?13mins - How did Nik come to meet (and work with) bass hero - and inventor of slap bass - Larry Graham14mins30s - Recording with Larry Graham20mins - Career and playing advice from Larry: valuing space in music, being yourself and letting your tribe find you...24mins - Supporting George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic!29mins - Creating a career your way and being very independent in the music industry.30mins - Black Beauty, working with Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics and auditioning in the music industry.

Welcome back my friends to Ep. 195 of the InObscuria Podcast! This week your rock n' roll grave robbers once again explore all things FUNKY! Let your body move and your asses groove as we get down with some badass funk rock! So cut your lava lamps on, slip into some velvet and your highest platform boots, and let the “Purple-One” guide your groovy '80s trip!What is it that we do here at InObscuria? Besides eating pop-tarts, we exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. In this episode, we take a listen to all 3, as we move n' groove our way through funk-infused rock n' roll. This genre has a special meaning to the hosts, as they themselves have dabbled in this funkdafied landscape throughout their musical journeys. Songs this week include:Roachford – “Give It Up” from Roachford(1988)Dan Reed Network – “Baby Don't Fade” from Dan Reed Network (1988) Mazarati – “Stroke” from Mazarati(1986)Bad Brains – “Secret 77” from I Against I (1986)TACK>>HEAD – “Mind And Movement” from Friendly As A Hand Grenade (1989)Terence Trent D'Arby – “You Will Pay Tomorrow” from Neither Fish Nor Flesh(1989)The Family – “High Fashion” from The Family (1985)Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://twitter.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/inobscuria/og-shopCheck out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

Today, we are taking a dive into an iconic musician and actor, whose life was cut too short in our opinions. This year we have been intentional about talking about 70's and 80's rock, and this album fits right into that. -------------------- PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA: YouTube & Facebook: The Notes McGotes Podcast Instagram/TikTok: @NotesMcGotesPod Email: TheNotesMcGotesPodcast@gmail.com BRANDON SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok/Twitter/Instagram: @brandonalberda and Brandon.alberda STEVE SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok: @stevemadole Music used throughout the show created by Jair Driesenga Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. Logos were created by Amelia Grace. Our podcast is sponsored by: Spotifyforpodcasters.com Leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenotesmcgotespodcast/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenotesmcgotespodcast/message

INTRO2min - Do you have a most cherished Prince related possession (from the 9 years you worked together)? "I joke with my friends that I only buy vinyl with my name on it!"4mins - Biggest 'pinch-me' moments working with Prince...? 3121 era, cherished memories.6mins30s - Which kind of people engaged Prince best behind the scenes?7mins30s - Prince and his heroes...and a fierce competitive streak.8mins - Memories of the Musicology tour, Sam's favourite shows.10mins - When did you last speak to Prince?11mins - Where were you, when you heard...14mins - View of The Prince Estate and posthumous releases overall17mins - What was it like getting tapes in the post from Prince??17mins30s - Any tracks that you personally heard for the first time that blew you away?19mins - Studio version of Prince & The Band22mins - What's the piece of work that you're proudest of?23mins - The creative process of working with Prince26mins - NPG Ahdio Shows31mins30s - DJing on Twitch: how does it work?33mins - Prince album battles! Lovesexy vs The Black Album...Cindy C vs Alphabet Street??36mins30s - Legacy

INTRO2mins30s - Growing up in Chicago Illinois4mins - Pursuing a career in the Web back in the mid 90s..."it was an interesting time, it was kind of like the Wild West"5mins30s - Nona Gaye & The Beautiful Experience6mins30s - Finding all of the other Prince fans on the internet via online communities...and organising parties at the Berlin club in Chicago9mins - When did Sam first have contact with Prince? Fans coming together on a 'community project'...and AOL chat rooms.11mins - How long did you think it would last?13mins - Confidentiality and Prince...14mins - Love4OneAnother.com in 1999 and Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic16mins - Prince's legacy in the digital world - one of the first to have his own internet business and music distributing artist17mins - Releasing a 'ton of music in 2001'...'a tremendous explosion of activity for him...' and The Prince Museum online.19mins - If Prince had lived and you had to design a digital presence for him now, what would that be?21mins30s - What was the Prince music you first became aware of, early memories and favourite unreleased recordings...27mins30s - Meeting Prince in person for the first time...30mins - Maintaining professionalism as a fan...32mins - How difficult was it to challenge Prince? Fan websites

Chicago-based singer/multi-instrumentalist Nora O'Connor has toured and recorded with the Decemberists, Neko Case, The New Pornographers and many more. This week she joins TRGMH to discuss a record/artist that never ceases to get her high: 'Parade' by Prince and The Revolution. His eighth studio album was the soundtrack to the 1986 film he directed and starred in, Under The Cherry Moon - and the final album where The Revolution is billed - and is yet another stunning example of Prince's place as a superior melodist, arranger, and player, as well as a celebration of his endless creativity. Songs featured in this episode: Pitch Or Honey - Neko Case; My Heart - Nora O'Connor; Clampdown - The Clash; Pop Life, Controversy, I Would Die 4 U, Raspberry Beret - Prince; What Have You Done For Me Lately - Janet Jackson; Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band - The Beatles; Christopher Tracy's Parade - Prince; In Between Days - The Cure; How Will I Know? - Whitney Houston; Never Surrender - Corey Hart; New Position, I Wonder U, Under The Cherry Moon, Girls & Boys, Life Can Be So Nice, Venus De Milo, Mountains, Do U Lie, Diamonds & Pearls (Live 1991) - Prince; Kiss (Demo) - Mazarati; Manic Monday - The Bangles;  Kiss, Anotherloverholenyohead, When You Were Mine, Sometimes It Snows In April - Prince; Fare Thee Well - Nora O'Connor

Legendary bassist BrownMark (Prince and The Revolution) stopped by Joe Kelley Radio for an in-depth interview and music special. He discussed his musical upbringing in Minneapolis, touring and recording with Prince, and working as a solo artist and producer. Originally aired August 2002_____________________________________Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince featured the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" on his official website www.npgmusicclub.com. This is the first radio show to have ever received that honor. "Joe Kelley Radio" has been on the radio airwaves since 1982. Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault co-host the show and are well-respected in the music business as creative air personalities and supporters of independent musicians . Our web site is located at www.joekelleyradio.com . The show broadcasts 24 hours/ 7 days a week here, and also, live locally, in Fairfield, CT on WVOF 88.5 FM , on Mondays from 6pm-8pm EST.The show features creative music in funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, latin, and gospel. In addition, Joe Kelley has interviewed renowned musicians such as Victor Wooten, Sheila E. , Foley, Robin Duhe, Jef Lee Johnson, Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir, Rhonda Smith, Bernie Worrell, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bland, Larry Graham, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Steve Smith, St. Paul Peterson, JD Blair, Tori Ruffin, Kat Dyson, Eric Person, actor Jeff Daniels, Junior Giscombe, John Scofield, EC Scott, John Blackwell, Mystic Bowie, and many others. Finally, "Joe Kelley Radio" hosts an in-house concert series.

Intro1mins30s - Wishing he could have spoken to Prince during the making of his Cloud guitar, the instrument specs, and making something great instinctually.3mins30s - Guitar specific questions for Dave on the Cloud guitar and how it was made - how much was stock, and what was bespoke?5mins - Prince and his heavy strings, and Takumi the guitar tech.6mins20s - One month and a half to come up with a world famous guitar!  9mins30s - Wendy Melvoin's clear body guitar...and the story behind it.12mins - Sam asks Dave how he felt when he first saw Prince play the guitar in the movie...and also when he first saw Prince playing the cloud guitar live.13mins - sitting in on the Purple Rain rehearsals with Prince 'every day was exciting'15mins - going to Paisley Park, and taking part in 'the Celebrations'18mins - How did Dave feel when Prince passed away? "I couldn't say anything, I was just speechless..."21mins - The Prince Estate asking Dave to give up the trademark on his guitar design.25mins - Which Minneapolis musicians did you get to know along the way?26mins30s - Still making the signature White Cloud guitar, and taking orders from around the world.30mins - Meeting other Prince guitar makers, and knowing a network of musicians.33mins - What happened to the original cloud guitars that Dave made?

Intro2mins - Growing up in Minneapolis and musical background3mins15s - The Beatles, and early influences4mins20s - First song Dave learned on the guitar, and favourite music5mins30s - Father-son relationship and parental support for guitar playing and passions7mins -  Working in the local music store in MPLS, learning about the guitar as an instrument...and a 'sideline for voilin repair-men'11mins - Starting out as a Luthier, working from home...and supporting local bands12mins - Bumping into Prince at the Knut-Kupee music store...'we knew about him for a couple of years before the first album...'13mins - Minneapolis in the late 1970s, black and white musicians playing in different parts of town14mins45s - Auditioning for Prince's early band, Dave shares his memories...trying out at Dell's Tyre Mart19mins - What were musicians wearing in the late 1970? 'A lot of spandex was occuring!' MPLS music scene memories...21mins - An amazing achievement for someone who created an entire scene and became famous throughout the world - Prince putting Minneapolis on the map.24mins - Working in London in his early 20s and working with famous musicians early on in his career (1981-83)26mins - Working with Gary Moore, and a guitar inherited from Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac29mins30s - How did going to London influence your part in Prince's story?31mins - Coming back to MPLS and Prince is achieving a level of fame...and the initial approach from his people. "He wants a guitar, and you're going to make it..."33mins30s - "I was exhilarated rather than nervous..." - making Prince's most iconic guitar having never made one before!36mins - Did you know if the guitar was actually going to be part of the Purple Rain movie??

1mins30s - Prince's music in the 90s, albums Jim liked, plus bootleg tapes from '93/'94 - The Beautiful Experience and stripped back versions of Come and Endorphinemachine after hours in London.3mins15s - Emancipation was a major artistic statement, but was it a seminal work? Plus liner notes for The Gold Experience (and not getting paid for it).5mins - "Fighting for the freedom he knew technology offered...". And Chance The Rapper winning multiple Grammys from a self-produced tape...missing Prince6mins - Hit n Run part 1: 'A Creative Approach'.7mins30s - Getting commissioned to write the liner notes for The Gold Experience.9mins - A rebirth in the 90s & 'Bud Lite on guitar!' on NBA All Star weekend.13mins - Getting up, then staying up late, to watch Prince play aftershows...17mins - Prince & Madonna on the same stage...and still seeing some of the NPG and The Revolution around town18mins - In admiration of Morris Hayes19mins30s - Going back to Paisley Park...how do you feel about it?21mins - Opinions on the music after 2002...remaining 'an avid listener'. The Current radio show in MPLS.22mins30s - memories of the last show, a Piano & Microphone performance24mins - When Prince passed away...an energy change in Minneapolis: writing an obit 'through the tears'26mins30s - 'I would never write that now...' an open letter to Prince in the media28mins - Playing with local musicians on the night Prince died29mins30s - Jim's view on the music coming out retrospectively & Welcome 2 America32mins30s - 'Context is everything with Prince...', so stay open33mins30s - Favourite live show of the 1980s, and which live DVD should be released?

St Paul welcomes Dr Fink, Matt Fink to the show.  He was one of the original keyboard players in Prince and the Revolution.   They talk about their different experiences within the Prince camp, and what life after Prince has been like   Directed by St. Paul Peterson Produced by Davide Raso Video Editing by Adi Dovre Wudali   PREVIOUS EPISODES:   Season Three Kenny Loggins - Andrew Gouche - https://apple.co/3rpDZ0G Steve Cole - https://apple.co/3AYSwWY Bernard Allison - https://apple.co/3PzVjv0 Members of Earth Wind and Fire - https://apple.co/3RHA6QK Beatrice Stirnimann - https://apple.co/36rmQNd Eric Gales - https://apple.co/3ibf4tm Mighty Soul Mates - https://apple.co/3BhkgEL   Season Two Eric Leeds -https://apple.co/3D14blz Chad Jeffers and Scott Sheriff - https://apple.co/3n0UeQC Tommy Barbarella - https://apple.co/3Gi5642 Cleto Escobedo - https://apple.co/2YILpRu Porter Carroll and Brian Dunne - https://apple.co/39ITqZe Paul Pesco - https://apple.co/3Cad7Fd Joey Finger - https://apple.co/3zBYF84 Ivan Neville - https://apple.co/3iXVNg3 Will Lee - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Barry Lather - https://apple.co/3xT1aSR Quinn Sullivan - https://apple.co/3xPDcbb Sonny Emory - https://apple.co/3wMGxHq Jason Falkner - https://apple.co/3pwODB2 Oliver Leiber - https://apple.co/2RIyxrq Gary Hines - https://apple.co/3tUVvc8 Kat Perkins - https://apple.co/3dXoRls Bryan White - https://apple.co/3mSi9Qw Phil X - https://apple.co/3dimVCl Glen Phillips - https://apple.co/3czlE9H Michael Bland - https://apple.co/3kV9qvJ Jerry Wonda - https://apple.co/3ppJ0ms Kenny Aronoff - https://apple.co/2Lbbkeg Leland Sklar - https://apple.co/2XSl4Nh Jason Scheff - https://apple.co/38iqirS Tower of Power Members Tom, Jerry and Roger: https://apple.co/3mAKZTL --

Jim Walsh - journalist and author of Gold Experience: Following Prince in the '90sIntro2mins - Were the 1990s Prince's 'punk period'?5mins - Challenging Prince to be more vital!8mins30s - the mad scientist out in Chanhassen, the feeling of greatness nearby10mins - Going back to Paisley as a museum? Being in the building together...11mins - the 90s, the forerunner to everyone having their own radio station...and preserving the legacy13mins - Thoughts on The Rainbow Children, a transitional album and critically renowned live shows15mins - seeing Prince over the years, often until 6am17mins - living your life to the fullest creativity18mins - seeing Prince for the first time in the early 1980s at First Avenue - "they were just badass, oh my God!"21mins - Allen Beaulieu photographer, studio was just up the street from First Avenue...where Target Center is now. Pictures eventually adorned all of Prince's early album covers.22mins30s - What kind of person was Prince? "Really warm and loving...he was know-able, that was my experience."25mins - Playing different styles of music every night at Paisley Park27mins - Jam of the Year tour memories from 1997, followed by an all-night performance... 'it was so good!'29mins - Middle-aged bad-assery at The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and The Superbowl30mins30s - Best guitar solos ever? 'Feathery blues at Glam Slam...'32mins - Carlos Santana, Larry Graham & Prince at the Northrop Auditorium34mins - Larry Graham's influence on Prince: Jim Walsh's view36mins - A fleeting sight of Prince in 2014, 'a deeply spiritual God-loving man'.

Author Neal Karlen, in conversation with Sam Bleazard.Introduction - New York Times, Rolling Stone magazine, author...friend?1-3mins: "Please don't let my scoop go away!" - Memories from another lifetime...and the BBC Omnibus documentary4mins ...time to stop writing - and talking about - Prince, wanting to be a fan again and not a critic...7mins - MPLS, segregation and the 'Minneapolis Sound'9mins30s - Prince as an 11-year-old kid, and a story from one of his substitute teachers11mins30s - Was Prince's life a sad story or a triumphant story of success?13mins30s - 'This Thing Called Life' - were you worried that by being so candid it would create a backlash on the book?17mins - the audiobook, the showman and Prince off the record in the 1980s19mins - small aspects of the real guy being revealed: showing the imperfect human being behind the star.20mins30s - "I Love U..."? And how it feels...22mins30s - Humour in the book and 'The Crusher'!24mins30s - The dilemma of releasing tapes of Prince speaking from the 1980s...'the most compartmentalised person I've ever met'27mins - "Prince who?" - "The real Prince!"29mins - The only person still awake at 4am and happy to shoot the breeze...30mins30s - Different personalities and the blurring between friendship and employment33mins - Not deifying Prince...and his relationship with his mother and father49mins - the last conversation with Prince (3 weeks before his passing)50mins - any things you wished you'd put in the book?

The NOT SO SUPERHITS SUMMER SLOWDOWN SPECTACULAR concludes this week! We talk about non-Top 40 songs that we enjoyed (or didn't enjoy) and want to share with you. Next week, we go back to covering more traditional Super Hits, so email us and let us know what you'd like to hear. This week, we're talking about Wendy & Lisa, formerly of Prince And The Revolution, and their first single Waterfall. Did they learn from working with Prince? What did Prince think of the tune? Come and find out! Hosted by @sliiiiip and @megamixdotcom, the Super Hits Podcast reviews a different retro single each episode! We're on all of the usual podcast platforms, so come find us. Come and give us a 5-star review! To correct us if we miss a fact or get something wrong, or to request a single, or to just say hello, hit us up at superhitspodcast@gmail.com Here's the song: https://open.spotify.com/track/0i6vxP7VXmi1pIepsIkydF?si=5c358e70fd384f4c Here's the music video: https://youtu.be/mdfAhCG3oDo Here's our website: https://megamixdotcom.com/super-hits/ Here's our Twitter: @SuperHitsCast Here's our Instagram: @SuperHitsPodcast You can also find playlists for all of the songs we've covered on Spotify and Apple Music. Just search for Super Hits Podcast Playlist! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superhitspodcast/message

Behind The Songs en su nueva temporada, y hoy en el epsiodio número 4 analizamos el álbum de Prince and The Revolution - Purple Rain Además, como en cada capítulo, escuchamos estas canciones: * Purple Rain - Prince and The Revolution * When Doves Cry - Prince and The Revolution * Let's Go Crazy - Prince and The Revolution * I Would Die 4 U - Prince and The Revolution * Darling Nikki - Prince and The Revolution Con Jesús Martínez y Gerardo Ortega Síguenos en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codigolibre.radio/ https://www.instagram.com/gerryortegaisme/ Escúchanos en https://www.codigolibreradio.com #SomosLoQueDecimos

PPUK Podcast members Chopin, Andy, Paddy discuss their thoughts on Prince and the Revolution Live Syracuse release.

The legendary Prince created an iconic band known as, The Revolution. Not only did the early '80s group incorporate an energy and sound that threw off music radio programmers worldwide, but The Revolution also consisted of overwhelming talent that embraced notions of diversity and inclusion with members from different backgrounds, ethnicities, races and sexual orientations. Two band members — Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman — were romantically involved with each other and had kept their relationship under wraps from the public during the band's popularity. Host Eddie Robinson chats with the Emmy winners separately as they offer up career introspection and how their strong partnership played a significant impact on Prince. I SEE U also introduces a new guest host — author and political science professor, Dr. Melanye Price. She'll be the guiding voice for a couple of months while Eddie becomes a new dad and goes on paternity break. This episode is an encore of the October 2, 2021 broadcast.

As the pressures of fame mounted for Prince and The Revolution, and Prince longed to pursue new creative projects, the Purple Rain Tour was cut short and supplanted with a historic satellite broadcast concert from Syracuse, New York, which was also released on VHS for fans around the world. Host Andrea Swensson is joined by The Revolution - Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, BrownMark, Dr. Fink, and Bobby Z - plus saxophonist Eric Leeds, road manager Craig Rice, Prince's former manager Bob Cavallo, and production designer Roy Bennett.

Prince wasn't just well known in 1984. He was red-hot. Host Andrea Swensson welcomes The Revolution and friends for a story about the summer Prince became a household name and the Purple Rain Tour took hold of America. With musicians Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, BrownMark, Dr. Fink, Bobby Z, and Eric Leeds, manager Bob Cavallo, and production designer Roy Bennett.

What happens when a successful artist suddenly becomes a global superstar? For Prince, that transformation happened during his momentous Purple Rain Tour, which embarked at a moment when he had the number 1 song, number 1 album, and number 1 film in America. Host Andrea Swensson invites the members of The Revolution—Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, Bobby “Z” Rivkin, Mark Brown, and Matt “Dr.” Fink—and friends along for a story about the Purple Rain Tour, from the red-hot premiere of Purple Rain to their impressive 98-show tour run, which sold 1.7 million tickets. This two-part podcast series will be your first chance to hear the newly remastered audio from Prince and The Revolution: Live, their historic performance at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York that was broadcast via satellite to millions and released as a Grammy-nominated concert film. The concert has been entirely remixed from the original 2” multitrack master reels by engineer Chris James and remastered by Bernie Grundman, bringing you closer to Prince and The Revolution's electric performances than ever before.

We defintely made the mistake this week of thinking this episode would be easy, the family tree of Prince Rogers Nelson...We just arent worthy. How could someone like Prince not have some delicious story tucked away? What did we find?

INTROWith pianist Greg Kane1min - "Prince is the teacher", and why the 1980s needs more respect. Funk as social commentary.3min - Covering Sign 'O' The Times,  audiophiles, working with jazz musicians and having no fear.5mins30s - Seeing Prince after hours at the Garage in Glasgow.7mins - Near misses with Wendy and Lisa, Bobby McFerrin and Paisley Park.With vocalist Pat Kane10mins - Musical background, jazz heritage, hearing Prince for the first time and the ambition of 1999.13mins30s - the 80s as the era of 'half-punk, half synthesizer'. 15mins - the influence of 1986 album Parade on the band, and its 'majestic landscapes'.17mins - The Family album, Prince's side projects and Eric Leeds ('the best funk saxophonist ever').18mins45s - Sign O The Times: 'his sense of taste, and his choices are incredible'. Prince's phrasing and genius.23mins - Horn riffs and discord in Prince's music, Alphabet street and arrangements in jazz, pop and soul.26mins - the musical work and career of Clare Fischer and Rufusized by Chaka Khan.28mins30s - Prince's solo piano and microphone work, Pat's favourite eras of Prince and reflection on his late career. 32mins30s - Acoustic album The Truth and solo piano album One Nite Alone.33mins30s - Money Don't Matter 2Nite and Diamonds & Pearls (big band version on Bandzilla).35mins - Music as protest, social commentary and rebellion in Prince's music.36mins30s - Prince as the 'link' in African American roots music.37mins30s - Gett Off: "Jazz is the preacher, but funk is the teacher" and the Pharaoh Saunders mode.38mins - Funk like an elephants foot, George Clinton and musical theories.39mins - Creating a zone of freedom for black artists, and The Work.41mins30s - Creating tracks and new songs forming organically at jam sessions.43mins - Memories of musical celebrations at Paisley Park with Prince.45mins - Hoping to work with Quincy Jones at the height of their fame in the 1980s (and recording at Paisley Park).47mins - Jamming with Stevie Wonder and D'Angelo.49mins - Pat asks a Prince fan for thoughts on his untimely death.56mins - Funk revivals, snap bass and Pop Life.58mins - A Prince cover the band are ashamed of! And 80s nights at Butlins.60mins - What question would Pat ask Prince if he were still alive today?

Ted Asregadoo welcomes back Popdose writer Keith Creighton -- who has another truckload of CD recommendations. The guys recap The Grammys, lament the sudden death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, and go deep into new titles from newer artists, and new music from older artists.

Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to talk about the 1984 classic ‘Purple Rain ' by Prince and the Revolution. Ranked as the 8th best album of all time on the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list, it is Prince's masterpiece. Song Draft Poll: click here Email Us:  bill@bntexcellent.com tony@bntexcellent.com Interesting Links SPIN The History of Purple Rain: click here Rolling Stone Why Purple Rain is a Masterpiece: click here NPR The Purple Rain Story: click here 20 Things You Didn't Know About ‘Purple Rain': click here What Happened 1984: click here Album Links Apple Music: click here Spotify: click here Amazon Music: click here

INTRO2mins - 'going to concerts all the time' in my teenage years6mins - growing up in a family listening to a diverse and eclectic mix of music9mins - going to the Coliseum to see USC football games10mins30s - memories of the show and lasting impression of Prince that day. 'He blew me away...and definitely captured my imagination'.11mins - a concert that started to 'get a little scary'12mins30s - negative energy as things start being thrown onto the stage14mins - '...the way he was dressed was just too much for The Rolling Stones fans...they weren't ready for it.'16mins - lasting impressions on Prince that evening. 'So dynamic...there was a confidence and stage presence there.'18mins - Prince feeling vital again with 3rd Eye Girl and the Piano & Microphone tour.20mins - Book of Prince fan memories: The Day I Was There. Ricci recalls the Purple Rain tour in 1985 - 'wear something Purple!'25mins - Andre Cymone and the influence of Adam Ant and the New Romantics.26mins - The euphoria of the LA Forum in '85 - 'it was so inspiring, the whole visual of it.'29mins30s - The 1980s - an era of separations, divorces and broken homes...the role Purple Rain the movie played in the teenage psyche.31mins30s - 'A.U.T.O-matic' - Ricci's rock memorabilia story35mins - Furthest lengths / greatest expense to see a show...37mins30s - Feelings on posthumous releases from Prince's vault.38mins30s - any things you'd like to hear in future?40mins - Reflections on the Prince community, and what it all means ultimately. Love 4 One Another...

In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP.  During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track.  Phonogenics is hosted by Tampa performer/songwriter Jeremy Gloff. Thank you to my Patreon subscribers for making this possible.  Please consider supporting this project at www.patreon.com/jeremygloff - even a couple bucks a month is awesome!Support the show

In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP.  During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track.  Phonogenics is hosted by Tampa performer/songwriter Jeremy Gloff. Thank you to my Patreon subscribers for making this possible.  Please consider supporting this project at www.patreon.com/jeremygloff - even a couple bucks a month is awesome!Support the show

The legendary Prince created an iconic band known as, The Revolution. Not only did the early '80s group incorporate an energy and sound that threw off music radio programmers worldwide, but The Revolution also consisted of overwhelming talent that embraced notions of diversity and inclusion with members from different backgrounds, ethnicities, races and sexual orientations. Two band members -- Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman -- were romantically involved with each other and had kept their relationship under wraps from the public during the band's popularity. Host Eddie Robinson chats with the Emmy winners separately as they offer up career introspection and how their strong partnership played a significant impact on Prince. I SEE U also introduces a new guest host -- author and political science professor, Dr. Melanye Price. She'll be the guiding voice for a couple of months while Eddie becomes a new dad and goes on paternity break.

In the fall of 1984 there was nowhere you could go in the United States without hearing something off of Purple Rain, the album and the motion picture from Prince and The Revolution.  This album was the sixth studio album by Prince, and the first to also bill the band, The Revolution (although the band was hinted at on the album 1999, being written backwards on the album cover).  Prince would become a superstar with this album and film.Prince (aka Prince Rogers Nelson) was born into a musical family.  His mother was a jazz singer and his father was a pianist in a jazz group called the Prince Rogers trio.  His father, John Lewis Nelson, went by the stage name Prince Rogers, from which Prince got his name.  Prince was a multi-instrumentalist, prolific singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director.  He signed his first music contract with Warner Brothers Records at the age of 19, and had achieved considerable success with his albums “Dirty Mind,” “Controversy,” and "1999,” the last of which was a commercial success with “Little Red Corvette” receiving considerable airplay on MTV.Purple Rain would spend 24 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 chart.  Prince required his management to obtain a deal for him to star in a major motion picture in the early 1980's, at a time when he was relatively unknown outside of a few pop and R&B hits.  The film is loosely autobiographical, and follows Prince's character, the kid, as his relationships, family, and band fall apart.  Things turn around when the kid opens up to others and his career is resurrected by a song with lyrics from his father and music from his band members.  Hit songs would include “When Doves Cry” and “Let's go Crazy,” both topping the charts, and “Purple Rain,” which would hit number 2 on the charts.Prince would go on to be a music icon, and estimates of the number of complete songs written during his lifetime range between 500 and 1000.  Prince tragically died of a fentanyl overdose in 2016 at the age of 57.  This is an historic album and a torchbearer of a R&B/rock fusion genre that was literally everywhere in the fall of 1984.  We hope you will listen to this album in its entirety.  Let's Go Crazy“Dearly Beloved....we are gathered here today to get through this thing called 'LIFE'.”  Those fantastically quotable lines lead off the album.  You get a sense that this will be a different sound with the combination of a R&B beat and a Jimi Hendrix-style screaming guitar more associated with hard rock.  This is the second single from the album and a number 1 hit on multiple charts.Take Me With UThis song is a duet with singer and co-star of the film, Apollonia Kotero, and was the final single released from the album.  It was originally going to be on Apollonia's band's album (Apollonia 6), but made it on the soundtrack.  Prince intended to have the singer Vanity in the lead role, but Apollonia was chosen when Denise "Vanity" Matthews resigned from Vanity 6.I Would Die 4UThe fourth single from the album would hit number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The lyrics are thoughts on words that Jesus would say to his disciples.  This song occurs towards the end of the movie in a mini-concert, and was often paired with the song “Baby, I'm a Star” on radio at the time.Purple RainThe title track and third single from the album was originally intended as a country collaboration with Stevie Nicks!  According to Nicks, she received a 10-minute instrumental and was asked to write the lyrics, but was overwhelmed at the prospect.  Band member Wendy Melvoin inspired a change to the current style with her guitar chords during a practice session.  This song also has religious overtones, with the color purple often evoking images of God or end times in Prince's music.     ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Theme from the television series “Miami Vice” - Jan HammerThis show had everyone in thrall, Don Johnson in stubble and scrunched-up jackets, and Jan Hammer on the charts in a rare instrumental hit. STAFF PICKS:The Bird by Morris Day and the TimeBruce leads off the staff picks with another group propelled to stardom by "Purple Rain."  Prince had a clause in his Warner Brothers contract that allowed him to recruit and produce other artists for the label, and The Time was one that he assembled in 1981.  Prince collaborated on much of the work from The Time, including this third album "Ice Cream Castle."  Morris Day and the Time played a rival house band in the movie "Purple Rain."If This Is It by Huey Lewis and the NewsBrian brings us the fourth single from the hugely successful album “Sports.” The video demonstrates Lewis's humor, with beach scenes and the band buried up to their necks.  "So let me go, or make me want to stay...If this is it, please let me know."  This is the first Huey Lewis song to break into the top 40 in the U.K.  New Girl Now by Honeymoon SuiteWayne's staff pick features a deeper cut from a Canadian hair metal band.  This chronicles the issues that may follow when a guy has a specific type of girl he falls for.  The band hails from the Niagara Falls area, and the connection with that popular honeymoon location explains the origin of their name.  The sound has hints of new wave with the synthesizer in the background.  A Girl In Trouble (Is a Temporary Thing)  by Romeo VoidRob  closes out this week's staff picks with a more pop-oriented song from a decidedly non-pop band.  The band, sometimes associated with new wave, really wanted to be considered a punk band.  Singer Deborah lyall considered the band to be a reaction against the bleached blonde conformity of the time, and was proud of her Native American heritage.  The lyrics portray a more positive “taking care of things yourself” attitude than the minor key would suggest. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Shortberry Strawcake by Sheila E.We finish off this week's podcast with another Prince-related artist.  Sheila E. had this instrumental track on her album "Glamorous Life." 

In the era of the digital single it's important to remember the artistry of the LP.  During our Phonogenics 101 discussions we take an album we love and discuss it in detail, track by track.  Phonogenics is hosted by Tampa performer/songwriter Jeremy Gloff. Thank you to my Patreon subscribers for making this possible.  Please consider supporting this project at www.patreon.com/jeremygloff - even a couple bucks a month is awesome!Support the show

Part 3 of this interview features music from the Beverley Knight album Affirmation (released in June 2004), including short excerpts from Supasonic, Tea & Sympathy and No One Ever Loves In Vain. Music used by permission. Additional music - Signs - was written, arranged and produced by Gavin Calder. Queen of British Soul Beverley Knight, has been one of the UK's most consistent artists for over two decades. She has had gold and platinum-selling albums, 14 Top 40 hits, sold-out tours, 3 MOBO Awards, Brit Award and Mercury Music Prize nominations - plus an Olivier Award nomination for musical theatre. She's also a massive Prince fan...tune in to parts 1 & 2 of this exclusive interview to hear more memories of Prince, and the influence he had on her career.

Listen in to our latest podcast to hear more about the career path of one of the UKs most loved artists and performers, Queen of UK Soul, Beverley Knight. 

Duane Tudahl has spent his career working on TV series, but also producing numerous documentaries and music videos.  He is a writer and researcher, who has contributed many articles for Uptown magazine – the key Prince fanzine – for 12 years, from 1991 to 2003.  In recent years he received praise for his books documenting Prince's studio sessions in the 1980s, which are extensive in their research, and give further insight into one of the most fascinating periods in popular music.A big thank you to all of our listeners around the world who've been tuning in and downloading the show from Paris, to Detroit, from Bombay to Brazil, we really appreciate your support.And our thanks to Gavin Calder for the music on today's show, which features a Quiet Storm remix of True Funk Soldier, from the album Deep Field, by Balveda. Go to the Bandcamp website to hear more.  Please keep clicking on subscribe, leave your reviews and spread the word, whether you're listening on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon music, Gaana or Jiosaavn.

Show Highlights6:10- 10:09 - Andre describing what it was like growing up in Minneapolis in the 60's.13:32 – 15:57 - André and Tom Jones17:30 – 18:46- Another Amazing Tom Jones Story21:04 – 26:02- Prince and Andre Meet. 26:29 – 27:03 - Trying to name the Band28:37 – 28:54 - Prince moves in with André 42:04 – 42:38 - They Meet Sheila E44:43 – 45:08-  Prince was booed off stage45:47 – 50:27 - Getting Mobbed in Colorado01:05:27 – 01:06:01 Prince tries to "Fix" Andre hit record.01:07:06 – 01:10:22- Prince shows Andre Sign of the Times first cut

Prince and the Revolution chegaram por aqui com este clássico dos anos 80! Vem descobrir a razão por este ser o álbum mais popular do Prince e ter ganhado o coração de tanta gente

Here's our take on Prince's biggest hit

In 1984, fresh off the success of the album 1999, Prince did two things... He hired an unknown director to make a movie and he made what would become one of the best selling albums of all time to go with it. That album was Purple Rain. This week Sam has us dive into the album with the Minneapolis sound that cleverly combined funk and R&B into Rock and Pop. With songs that were recorded himself and some that feature The Revolution, there is only one man who could have pulled this off. His name was Prince... and he was funky. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Summary: chapters and themes.PART 31min - Going back to a normal life and the 9-5...and why it was a good thing.4mins30s - My favourite memories of Prince...'he was a whole different person when we played basketball...and he was such a fun person outside of the music'.7mins - The lessons  that Prince taught me, for life in general and for my career.9mins45s - Contact with Prince in later years, and concerns.13mins - Remembering the final conversation, over a meal at Paisley Park.17mins - The Revolution reunions planned over the years and celebrating with fans in Minneapolis.19mins30s - Looking to the future. BrownMark on YouTube.22mins - A place in music history and continuing on the legacy.26mins - Bye for now...and see you in Europe!   

Summary, themes and chapters1mins - Memories of First Avenue and the debut performances of Purple Rain.5mins - Choreographing Prince & The Revolution and the changing face of the band.8mins - Movie premieres, wardrobe disagreements, concerts and 'craziness'.11mins - Prince and poducer bands: Mazarati; The Time; Vanity 6 and The Family.13mins30s - 'Too much too young is not a good thing' - the pressures of stardom on tour.18mins - The full story of how one of Prince's most famous songs was recorded.24mins15s - Being fined for missing notes, and working for one of music's most demanding bandleaders.27mins - Meeting the expected standards, and the parting of the ways.

Chapters1min - Meeting Prince for the first time.2mins45s - Minneapolis clubs in the late 1970s.5mins - Sharing the limelight with Prince and being a new face with a fanbase.8mins - Roller skating at the lake with Prince and Vanity.10mins45s - Prince's bass playing and musical influences.15mins30 - Debut gig supporting The Rolling Stones, and Prince regroups.22mins - Life in the Purple Kingdom, the world of fandom and entertaining the people.26mins - Staying up late and burning the creative candle at both ends. 

In our tenth episode, we are joined by keyboardist from the Revolution, Dr. Fink, to discuss Prince's album Purple Rain. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dez Dickerson is a phenomenal guitarist and songwriter. He was an original member of Prince's band The Revolution and played guitar with Prince from 1979 to 1983. He appeared in the movie Purple Rain playing his solo song "Modernaire". His band was named Modernaires and went on tour with Billy Idol. Dickerson later went on to found his own label Absolute Records. He also reunited with The Revolution in 2012 for a concert to raise money and awareness for heart disease. Revolution bandmate Bobby "Z" Rivkin went through heart surgery previously.Currently, Dickerson manages record label and branding companies Pavilion Entertainment and Pavilion Synergies in Nashville.  www.joekelleyradio.com

The legacy that Prince brought to the world of music is ever-enduring, but he couldn't do it alone. Matt Fink, or Dr. Fink as he is known by fans, was one of those who helped Prince bring his music to the masses. Listen as Andy and Matt chat about the Prince years and the impact they had on Matt's career.    Matt joined Prince's band in 1978 and subsequently performed with him on world tours, recorded with him, and co-wrote some pivotal songs. He's digging deep into his experiences including sharing details of his audition and how he found out he got the job to perform with Prince.  He also walks us through the craziness that was filming Purple Rain and what it was like performing on the subsequent tour. They really were memories to last a lifetime. Plus, he shares his experience playing in the after-parties with other big name artists of the times.  Later, Matt went on to help open a studio facility and began working with other big name artists through production and engineering. He's now working with V-Media Entertainment as the Director of Catalogue and Licensing and lends his expertise as a staff producer and engineer.    Matt has truly built a legacy out of his musical talent and production. This conversation was raw and honest and highlights some of the glory days of music. Listen in to learn all about Prince and The Revolution, NPG, and how those experiences have colored the industry ever since.   Show Highlights:   [00:10] Learn more about Matt Fink and his time with Prince.  [01:33] Listen as Andy shares a story about Jeff Victor and Matt.  [02:44] Matt shares his early days of learning music.  [05:17] He recalls his first exposure to Prince.  [07:18] What was the audition process like?  [10:31] Learn about the details of being on stage with Prince.  [13:23] How he became Dr. Fink and what it was like filming Purple Rain.  [15:01] Matt shares stories about the craziness of the Purple Rain tour.  [16:33] What was it like to completely change creative direction with Sign O' The Times.  [19:17] Why the production rehearsals of the live tours were so detailed. [21:56] Hear Matt's experience performing in the after-shows.  [25:40] Matt's thoughts on various Prince songs.  [28:51] Learn more about the songs Matt has co-writing credits on.  [29:29] The highlights of his time after Prince.  [33:41] Andy and Matt dig into more details on the Prince Vault.    LINKS & RESOURCES   Matt Fink: https://www.vmedia.com/  Matt on Instagram   Artists on the V-Records label: Niko Brim, Lil Crush, MJ Songstress, MVXMILLI, Julian King, Kev Rogers, Klassik Poet, Angie Rose   Mentioned in this Episode:  Episode 35 LeRoy Bennett: World Renown Live Concert Production & Lighting Designer   Episode 34 Jeff Victor: Keyboards, Composition, and Unbounded Creativity   Episode 19 Scottie Baldwin: Award-Winning FOH Sound Engineer for Prince And Other Superstars   Follow The Music Makers:  The Music Makers on Instagram   The Music Makers podcast theme song was written and produced by Andy Kushner with help from the rhythm section and horn players of the band, SoundConnection.   Sponsor: Kushner Entertainment    Check out Andy's Other Podcast: The Wedding Biz  

Time to finally get to some Prince here on the music video series. I decided to go with something somewhat whacky combined with just a damn fine song. “Raspberry Beret” was the first thing we received from him after “Purple Rain”. The video is very 1980s loud as well fun and eclectic. Returning to analyze […]

Special interview with Dr. Matt Fink known best for his time as the keyboard and synthesizer player for Prince and The Revolution. Join us as we chat about Dr.Fink's life growing up, his musical influences, the first time he met Prince, what it was like on and off tour and what Dr. Fink is up to these days. Thankyou to Dr. Matt Fink for joining me.  If you enjoyed this episode feel free to subscribe for future episodes and please feel free to leave a positive review. You can also find us at our website www.lyricsoftheirlife.com (http://www.lyricsoftheirlife.com/) or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at Lyrics of their Life Podcast and if you're feeling really generous you can support us further at Patreon, so we can continue to bring you more great episodes in the future. https://www.patreon.com/Lyricsoftheirlifepodcast Thanks for tuning in and enjoy.

Prince war künstlerisch derart aktiv, dass selbst sein musikalisches Gesamtwerk nur einen kleinen Teil seines Schaffens ausmacht. Und doch nimmt das Album Purple Rain darin eine Sonderrolle ein. Mit den gigantischen Verkaufszahlen hat das am Ende wenig zu tun.