I knew he was a good drummer from reading that he played all the instruments on the recordings and just used a band for live performances, but I’d never actually seen it yet. Far out.
Fuck. He could drum!
Recently I lived in Minnesota for a while and I too tried very hard to live inside my own heart as an escape.
A seasonal favorite
ya, it came up on my Christmas playlist the other night as I was making wreaths.
good call.
How did I miss posting on the anniversary of his death??!?
(Controversy just due to the fact that it popped up on my Talking Heads station and made the last part of my ride in much more dance-y)
Found out Amazon Music has most of the Purple One’s albums. Including Crystal Ball.
I have no idea why I love this song.
Graffiti Bridge never got the love it should have
OMG the 80’s are strong with this one in the most beautiful way!
- Big hair - check
- Shoulder pads and big jackets - check
- Low budget video with bad acting - check
- Black stockings - check
- Bustiers - check
- “Rich people” out of central casting with big hats - check
and of course
PRINCE
(doing a crossover with the New Power Generation)
The weird thing is, I am watching this while sitting on a train going to Minneapolis.
You just made my heart smile.
This is the worst timeline that doesn’t have Prince.
Every so often I remember he is no longer with us and I’m crushed anew.
All these videos popping up on YouTube now that he has passed. What a great performer. I wish I could have seen him live.