A small collection of reviews of the first Prince compilation album The Hits / The B-Sides. The press were enthused.
Tag: Prince
Sep 09 2023
Prince in Dortmund: the Lovesexy 88 television spectacle
On September 9, 1988, Prince played his Lovesexy 88 show in Dortmund. A Dutch audience had to be present. Off to Germany and an unforgettable experience!
Aug 31 2023
The New Power Generation debuts with Goldn****
In 1993 The New Power Generation’s debut album Goldn**** was released. What was Prince’s role in it all? A look back.
Jul 30 2023
Nothing Compares 2 U: Prince and Sinéad O’Connor
In 1990 the Prince song Nothing Compares 2 U reached out and touched millions because of the emotional interpretation by Sinéad O’Connor. A look back.
Jun 30 2023
Newpower Soul: music by New Power Generation or Prince/The Artist?
In 1998 the Newpower Soul album was released by New Power Generation. But, isn’t it just another Prince album? A look back.
Jun 23 2023
De Kuip: 45 years of concerts
Because of the 45 year jubilee of the Rotterdam De Kuip stadium as a concert venue, a short look back at the shows I witnessed there.
Mar 14 2023
Birthday gifts
Through the years I have been given many (musical) presents for my birthday. My sincere gratitude to all who have blessed me with their gifts!
Feb 09 2023
Carmen Electra debuts on Paisley Park
In 1993 the Carmen Electra album was released on Paisley Park Records, was it a worthy release by a Prince satellite act?
Feb 08 2023
Carmen Electra – Promo video
Carmen Electra’s upcoming album was promoted during the European part of the Diamonds And Pearls tour in 1992 before the concerts. See the original promo video shown at those 32 shows.
Dec 01 2022
Black Album (by guest author Edward)
Some 35 years ago, a mysterious record was waiting to see the light of day. But it never happened…
Nov 20 2022
Andy Allo debuts on NPG Records with Superconductor
The story of Andy Allo, The NPG, Superconductor and Oui Can Luv. Love, music, beautiful shows and passion!
Nov 11 2022
Prince – The 15 most beautiful covers!
This time the A Pop Life panel pondered the question which Prince cover was the most beautiful of them all and came up with the ultimate list!
Sep 11 2022
The opening of Paisley Park Studios
In 1987 the Paisley Park Studios complex was opened in Chanhassen, Minneapolis. It would turn into the main home base for Prince and eventually into his home.
Sep 11 2022
Paisley Park Studios 1988/1990
Videos/impressions of Paisley Park Studios from 1988 to 1990, in honour of its opening on September 11, 1987.
Jul 19 2022
FM op 5, Prince & A Pop Life
On July 9th, 2022, I was interviewed by Dutch radio giant Felix Meurders. Topic of the day: the best show I ever witnessed!
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