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.
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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!
Apr 12 2024
Hole – Live Through This
In 1994 Hole released their second album. Was Live Through This overshadowed by Courtney Love’s private troubles?
Apr 01 2024
1-2-3-4! The Ramones and the It’s Alive story
1-2-3-4! The Ramones and the It’s Alive story, one of the best live albums ever. The ultimate Ramones album?
Mar 22 2024
Frank Zappa, Apostrophe (‘) and the Yellow Snow suite
In 1974 Frank Zappa released his most commercially successful album ever, Apostrophe (‘). Songs about yellow snow, an Eskimo and racism.
Feb 23 2024
Holger Czukay – Der Osten Ist Rot
In 1984 former CAN member and co-founder Holger Czukay released his third solo album. The story of Der Osten Ist Rot!
Feb 14 2024
Pavement gains true steam on Crooked Rain Crooked Rain
On Valentine’s Day 1994 Pavement release their second album. The story of the superb Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain!
Feb 08 2024
In 1974 Eno debuts with Here Come The Warm Jets
In 1974 Eno debuted as a solo artist with Here Come The Warm Jets, a unique, unconventional and varied piece of work.
Feb 02 2024
Stiff Little Fingers releases a punk classic: Inflammable Material
1979 saw the release of one of the best punk albums of all time: Stiff Little Fingers’ Inflammable Material.
Jan 25 2024
The brilliant debut by Joe Jackson: Look Sharp!
Early 1979 Joe Jackson, a new star at the new-wave front, made his debut. He would soon outgrow his initial label. A look back!
Jan 17 2024
Joni Mitchell incorporates jazz into her music for the first time, Court And Spark
In 1974 Joni Mitchell released her most successful album: Court And Spark. A story of jazz influences, love and psycho analysis!
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