New Prince Videos

So, apparently Prince has been releasing videos on his 3RDEYEGIRL YouTube channel and he's been releasing them fairly frequently.

How did I miss this?

http://youtu.be/_gMlZPpyCbA

She's Always In My Hair has always been one of my favorite Prince songs.

Prince Concert Review Blurb with Sheila E and Eric Leed

Rock star Prince has wowed fans at Vienna's Stadthalle auditorium with a show that drew rave reviews. "Driven forward by Shela E.'s rhythmic drumbeat and Eric Leed's nervously driving saxophone riffs, Prince presented a show which will remain without parallel for some time to come," wrote Austria Press Agency's rock critic, Werner Mueller.

A strange little clipping from my scrapbook. I am assuming that this is from the Sign "O" the Times tour.

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Prince New Breed Fan Club Postcard

I believe this set is from 1986. This is the suit that Prince wore during his birthday celebration in Detroit. It is the same suit from the Anotherloverholenyohead live video.

Prince would like to thank you for writing and take this opportunity to invite you to join The New Breed, an organization that will involve you with Prince and the events and causes that interest him. 

When you join you will receive:

1. an Embossed membership card
2. A full color poster/program
3. A full color pocket folder filled with Prince's photo's (sic)
4. A subscription to the New Breed newsletter
5. The opportunity to purchase Prince Merchandise

In addition there will be many surprises! 

PURPLE RAIN BONUS
SEND AN EXTRA $5.00 AND WE WILL SEND YOU A PURPLE RAIN TOURBOOK AND 3 PURPLE RAIN BUTTONS 

ALSO AVAILABLE LIMITED QUANTITIES OF EUROPEAN TOUR PROGRAMS $12
FOR ADDITIONAL MERCHANDISE PLEASE SEND A STAMPED SELD ADDRESSED ENVELOPE

Photo of Prince in Concert

Another piece from my Prince collection. This was part of a set of photos that I purchased at the Dixie Classic Fair, probably in the early 1990s.

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• Purple Rain Postcard: Prince and the Revolution (biblioadonis.blogspot.com)
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Prince Sign of the Times Album Sticker

A much, faded sticker that I removed from the two-record Sign "O" The Times  release from 1987. I cut it off of the plastic wrap and it was taped to a mirror in my room for over 5 years. When I scanned the heart-shaped sticker, I colored the background black to make the image stand out.

I reviewed the Sign "O" the Times DVD here.

Prince Postcard: Standing in Front of a Window

Another postcard from the 1984 Purple Rain era. This was also a poster that was produced in color.

Prince Postcard: Purple Rain Movie Poster Card

I imagine that the reproduction from this postcard adorned millions of bedrooms in 1984. This image was the included poster with the Purple Rain album. It is also one of the iconic images from the When Doves Cry video. I always wondered why "Doctor" Matt Fink was transparent. Bobby Z. is leaning against the stairs while Matt seems to be floating there. Another Prince-related mystery, eh?

Prince Postcard: Sign Of The Times Tour 1987

The 1987 release, Sign "O" the Times, was going to be a three-record release called the Crystal Ball. Warner Bros. stepped in and cut the album to two records of near perfection. At this point, Prince began struggling with the decline in his popularity after Purple Rain. When he toured in Europe to support the album, he recorded a concert film to promote the album.

I reviewed the concert film, here.

The front of the 1987 Sign of the Times tour postcard.

I love the graphics and images from the Sign of the Times tour. Prince went with a fairly, simplistic logo design that hearkened to a 1960s revitalization. Color me peach and black. Color me taken aback.

Notice the MADHOUSE logo? It is interesting to think of Prince performing two shows every night.

The back of the postcard.

Purple Rain Postcard: Prince and the Revolution

The Purple Rain postcard from 1984.

An iconic image from the 1984 film and album, Purple Rain. It is more evocative of the When Doves Cry video with the flowers strewn about a white background. The purple font with the yellow shadow takes me back almost 30 years.

The back of the Purple Rain postcard.

"I finally see the light; I've opened my eyes."

Brad Delp, lead singer of Boston, passed away on Friday, March 9th.

My cousin, Cheryl, introduced me to Boston in 1986 when Third Stage was released. At this time, I was still purchasing records and most of my music ran towards Prince and his musical family. I know Cheryl was trying to get me to listen to other artists and I thank her for all of the albums that she bought me. She always had great taste in gift-giving.

Boston is one of my super groups. Almost everything they did, I loved. There are very few bands in this list: Prince, Jellyfish and Boston.

What drew me to Boston? The sound.

Simply, it was mind blowing. Tom Scholz 's writing and recording techniques were flawless. Each of the three albums done with Brad singing were amazing. The harmonies, guitar leads, bass and drums...inspiring.

I realized that it has taken me over a week to write this post. How do you share something as personal as music? Especially if you haven't experienced Boston. Boston is not a heavy metal band. Definitely rock-n-roll with very pop influences.

I want to look at each album. I'll start with my first.

Third Stage (1986)

Amanda--a love song. Many Boston songs were about love. Whether they were as open as this one, you would have to listen for yourself. It is a more mature love song and deals more with a relationship than with just being in love.

We're Ready--Scholz said that Third Stage was meant to be listened to in order. This song continues what started in Amanda. Moving on and taking it to the next level.

The Launch: Countdown/Ignition/Third Stage Separation--the longest title with the shortest song. Boston's signature instrumental. Amazingly heavy keyboards/organs. Very arena rock.

Cool the Engines--the most reminiscent of the first Boston album with the signature guitar sound.

My Destination--simplistic. Brad singing, keyboards and drums at the end.

A New World--it does feel like we've landed. Great instrumental. Powerful

To Be a Man--the answer to "A Man I'll Never Be" from Don't Look Back. I still worship this song and try to hold it close to my heart. Search for the lyrics and ruminate on them.

I Think I like It--big guitar and even bigger vocals. This song has the tightest vocal harmonies and one of the first "ear-gasm" moments I can truly remember: the final chorus. Nuff said. Probably one of Brad's best vocal works.

Cant'cha Say (you Believe in Me)--Great harmonies, great chorus and great build-up after the first verse.

Hollyann--can you say power ballad? Real honest to goodness power ballad! This has some soaring guitar and vocal work on it. Great way to end an album. Love through the ages.

Overall, a very impressive album. This is one of my perfect albums. Every song is great and could stand on its own. The weakest song is till better than most songs on other albums.

Brad, you will be missed.