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.
Tag: Prince
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.
Oct 28 2023
Prince & The New Power Generation – Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition
The rerelease of Diamonds And Pearls is finally here. A great box-set dedicated to one of the lesser Prince albums.
Sep 30 2023
Prince – Indigo Nights
The story of Prince’s third live album, Indigo Nights, released in 2008. A compilation of aftershows from his 21 Nights stint in London in 2007.
Sep 13 2023
Prince – The Hits / The B-Sides (and other compilations)
In 1993 the first Prince compilation (The Hits / The B-Sides) was released. It would not be the only one. An overview.
Sep 12 2023
Prince – The Hits The B-Sides – The reviews
A small collection of reviews of the first Prince compilation album The Hits / The B-Sides. The press were enthused.
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.
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