August 6, 2004

Prince and Rick James

EDIT: Just after I posted this, and discussed Rick James in the previous post, the news broke that Rick died this morning. Wow. I kinda feel bad for having posted something so trivial in that context, but it was purely coincidental, and I think I will leave this up, if only to document that he was on our minds at the moment his loss was revealed.

Wow.

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[original post from before the news broke]

A member of our extended DJ family, who shall remain nameless, was recruited recently to DJ for a few of Prince's afterparties on his current concert tour.

At one of the parties someone came over from the VIP area to ask if our friend had any Rick James.. he promptly fished out "Give It to Me Baby," but before Rick made could make it through the first verse one of Prince's assistants rushed over with a look of concern. "Prince doesn't like this song," she instructed him, "please mix out of it immediately."

When our friend pointed out the guest who had requested it she rolled her eyes and explained "Oh, that's Morris Day, don't pay him any mind." Evidently Morris knew what would happen, and was playing a little joke.

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Comments

Wow....I guess Mr Nelson is still sore about their conflict back in the early 80s (twenty damn years! Long time to hold a grudge). That or he just genuinely dislikes the song. And Morris is evidently still keen on playing his role as Prince's friendly nemesis.

And, on an obviously related note, RIP to Rick James.

Posted by: FrancisC at August 6, 2004 8:29 PM

i can help thinking about how most kids these days wouldnt even know who rick james was if it werent for dave. which is kind of weird, especially considering that i was raised on cant touch this....

Posted by: sally at August 7, 2004 8:02 AM

rick was the one who held the grudge, dear...not Prince....but nontheless...prince's JW beliefs must've prompted Prince not to want to hear that song.

Posted by: maria at August 7, 2004 4:05 PM

LOL@Jehova witness beliefs. sure that's it.

Posted by: quimby at August 12, 2004 1:14 AM

yeah I hear Rick James cancelled all tour dates with PRINCE after he ripped the stage up during his first opening show for the Super Freak. Prince stole the show.

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Posted by: John C. at January 20, 2006 12:09 PM

I'M A DIEHEART RICK JAMES FAN NOW I WAS AT THE RICK JAMES SHOW WHEN PRINCE OPENED FOR RICK IN BALTO,MD AND IT IS TRUE PRINCE DID STEAL THE SHOW.NEVER THE LESS I AM STILL A DIEHEART RICK JAMES FAN (BITCH).

Posted by: RWAY at March 11, 2006 3:08 AM

Posted by: RWAY at March 11, 2006 3:09 AM

Oh, my world. It is ok

Posted by: Stephan at June 12, 2006 1:44 AM