In 1999 the Prince album The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale was released. Prince didn’t want to be associated with it in any way.
Category: Review
Aug 23 2024
Prince – The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale – The reviews
In 1999 Prince’s final Warner Bros. contractual obligation was released: The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale. Reviewers were not happy.
Aug 02 2024
Prince and George Clinton, ‘diss’ tracks and respect
George Clinton on Paisley Park Records and the cooperation with Prince. A story of respect and great music!
Jul 04 2024
Music For The Jilted Generation, the masterpiece by The Prodigy
In 1994 The Prodigy released their second and highly influential album Music For The Jilted Generation. The story of a true masterpiece!
Jun 22 2024
Live Killers, goodbye to my childhood heroes Queen
In 1979 Queen released their first live album. Live Killers was the end of the line for me, the goodbye to my first musical heroes!
Jun 21 2024
Queen – Live Killers – Liner notes
The complete liner notes of the Live Killers double album by Queen!
Jun 15 2024
The Special AKA and the 1984 swan song, In The Studio
In 1984 The Special AKA released the album In The Studio. Despite the global hit Nelson Mandela the album wasn’t successful. A look back.
Jun 04 2024
The Glamorous Life, the complete Sheila E. – Prince story
In 1984 Sheila E. released her debut The Glamorous Life. It would be the start of a years’ long conjunction with Prince. A look back.
May 27 2024
My very last Prince show ever was an unrivalled highlight!
On May 27, 2014, I witnessed my last ever Prince concert. It was one of the best shows I ever saw him play!
May 24 2024
Prince and Mavis Staples, friendship and beautiful music
In 1987 Mavis Staples signed a deal with Paisley Park Records. It resulted in two beautiful albums, on which Prince spent a lot of his time and attention. A look back on a unique friendship.
May 23 2024
Prince and Mavis Staples – God Is Alive
In 1988 Prince and Mavis Staples recorded an unreleased song: God Is Alive. read the story and see the video here.
May 16 2024
When Doves Cry: the best song of all time turns 40
On May 16, 1984 When Doves Cry was released. The first single of the upcoming Purple Rain album (and movie). Prince’s genius was about to conquer the world.
May 10 2024
G. Love And Special Sauce
In 1994 G. Love And Special Sauce made their debut, creators of The Hip-Hop Blues, a mix of Delta blues, hip hop, rock & roll soul and funk.
May 03 2024
Sly And The Family Stone’s breakthrough album Stand!
In 1969 Sly And The Family Stone finally hit the big time with the release of their fourth album, Stand! and an unforgettable performance at Woodstock!
Apr 23 2024
Ohio Players and the start of the platinum trilogy: Skin Tight
In 1974 the Ohio Players released part 1 of their ‘platinum’ trilogy, the unsurpassed Skin Tight, a funk classic!
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