The Family - High Fashion

[@chrisosty8372]

St. Paul responded to me twice today! super cool guy and still doing his thing keeping the Minneapolis sound and vibe alive.

[@dexterhall63]

I originally bought this album on cassette, wore it out, then bought on cd, loved it, now very hard to find...

[@britboxer]

Found a mint condition vinyl for £5 last week 😃🌟🌟🌟

[@shirkophobe]

The Clare Fischer era is my favorite Prince era. His string arrangements on this, Christopher Tracy's Parade, Alexa de Paris, Pink Cashmere and The Screams of Passion are amazing!

[@kevinthebassfelon1304]

@ James M. Browne.......Yes on "The Screams of Passion", and Hell Fuck Yeah on "Pink Cashmere"..... My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE SLOW JAM from the man... Prince! Actually, my FAVE Slow Jam EVER, from Anyone, Ever. That is the cut. CD 1, track 13. Un-Fucking-Real..... I MC'ed strip clubs and a few of the girls loved this song for their 2nd song.... and only once did I try to cut it, as there was Not a single person tipping out of the four guys [Really slow start that day.] there. I got ripped apart for trying to cut it; She was all nice about it on stage, but she was all claws and teeth in my DJ booth...... and after work when we were smoking weed at her house ;-}...... which was fine with me. goddamn, Good Times!! That had to be my hour and 45 minutes of Fame; WAY Over the Allotted 15 minutes of Fame.

[@baynative]

dig

[@samuelglass6805]

If I see his name on anything, I dive right into it. The arrangements he did for Rufus and then Chaka for her solo album continue to be absolutely BOSS.

[@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony]

Especially Christopher Tracy’s Parade and Alexa de Paris.

[@jayskywalker5049]

@samuel YESSSSSSSSSSS

[@ktp3773]

I had bought this album in 1985 ( on cassette tape of course) as any die-hard Prince fan in the 80s did--I loved this album. I wish I could get it on CD or download it from somewhere. I haven't listened to it in ages. Prince was such a talented man and never will be duplicated.

[@bombboys]

Me too!!!!

[@chrisirvine3055]

Who's still here in 2020? Such a groove.

[@pauls6897]

Actually I'm listening in 2025

[@taffysaur]

Almost 2022 here.

[@CoExist64]

2022

[@robcurry6738]

i'm still here 2022

[@bloomdmusic]

Almost 2023 here

[@dudeseriously57]

Still one of my favorite songs and albums of all time. So sudden. So unexpected. So short-lived.

[@bombboys]

OMG. I am not the only one in this world. My cassette taped died and I have been looking for a cd copy for years.

[@josebrown5961]

@@bombboysI don’t believe this album was ever released on CD in the US. I can see that it would be hard to find. I’m in a southern city that has a good Country, Blues, and Rock presence. Funk and R&B are a bit harder to get. But there is a vibrant collector’s community. They used to have a Record Convention every year. Dealers from around the world come and bring their stuff. I haven’t been in years but I used to spend 100 bucks easy at that thing. I am old school and would not trust buying old vinyl on line. You should find a good old fashioned “wrecka stow” and start there.

[@adrianlyord5300]

I bought this album back in the day! I loved it then and I love it now!

[@kianay3875]

and I bet you had "Glamorous Life", "Maserati", and "Ice Cream Castles". We should have hung out!

[@carlosroan5952]

From the moment I first heard this back in the day, I was hooked..#80sFunk

[@judsonleach5248]

I bought this on vinyl in 1986 while attending THE Berklee College of Music in Boston... Best Prince "Spin Off" Band.. EVER!!!

[@mikec3304]

Better than The Time? I respect your opinion, but I beg to differ tomodachi.

[@teeh8566]

Prince to me gave some of his best tracks to his side projects, he wanted everyone to shine, this cut, cool from time, mazarati, Sheila E, bangles, lists goes on….number 1 hits🤙🏽

[@teeh8566]

Also, this all Revolution music, same for mazarati, can’t say all this with the time because of Jimmy jam terry lewis, Jesse Johnson, rip Prince the GOAT,

[@kennethsteele6808]

Prince discovered a lot of good, talented singers/musicians, and I wish The Family would come-out with another album in 2022. I miss that band! Peace!

[@SkyBrightAgency]

They are actually back and reformed. You can also catch the occasional live show in MN or LA. But Prince when alive would not let them use the name, The Family, as he was no longer composing the music. So you can now find them under the name, FDeluxe. Same original members. Some new tracks and even killer remixes. Check out a new track of theirs called "Sanctified." FDeluxe. Check em out,

[@jamestoddturnbaugh8861]

I loved this sooo much I wore it out. Eventually I saw several cassettes in the 99 cent bin at the record store, saw I bought 3... one of which is still wrapped in original packaging now, 37 years later

[@jerviejervie2204]

The pressure pad has probably fallen off it inside by now

[@robertgunter1632]

Prince gave so many a career, what a generous man.

[@iayyam]

Robert Gunter he certainly was

[@RobRoyR8R]

He got his cut. Its a business. He came in knowing that. Warner Brothers wanted Maurice White from Earth Wind and Fire to produce his first album. He said, no way. Not trying to knock your point. He did help a lot of people, but he got his cut.

[@RobRoyR8R]

One more thing. The Time use to open for him. They would wear out the crowd before his set, he hated that. Purple Rain is based on SOME true facts. Vanity left him for Motown. Darling Nikki.

[@RobRoyR8R]

@@starrcompany3275 Please don't read with a preconceived answer. Read again WARNER BROTHERS wanted White. Prince wanted to do it HIS WAY, NOT THEIR WAY. For You was, and IS awesome. With respect sign language don't work online. I CANT make it any clearer partner.

[@RobRoyR8R]

@@starrcompany3275 One more thing. Prince gave The Time most of the funkey songs, then he got pissed that they wore the crowd out before his set.

[@josehuizar9272]

Prince had it going on! King of his castle!

[@pettyceddy9538]

I wrote this song after going to a Dior fashion show with prince .that’s me on the drums most of this song was improvised in the studio .it was originally part of under the cherry moon for Mary Francis

[@danepaulstewart8464]

Holy crap! I’ve always been amazed by this cut. 👍

[@luisd7636]

for real?

[@moehammondmedia]

Who are you?

[@robcurry6738]

thankyou for this imput Petty Ceddy. great album. still have it. is like new

[@newhorizonsforfifty2833]

Quit playin',

[@cattate1492]

Omg! Memories are flooding my mind

[@krsykes1972]

Wendy on guitar killed this.

[@luisd7636]

through the roof funky

[@ListenToMyVoice-c3s]

I love this song!!!!!!

[@victorevanssr8771]

Great album

[@tonycanabal1659]

St.Paul did a solo song called "She'd love me if I were a rich man" that sounds like this song and was a minor hit.

[@peterroberts7684]

Damn good tune,Classic👍👍💕👍

[@kwanaroyal2864]

I had this album on cassette when I was a young girl back in the late 80's. I played it so much the tape popped. It wasn't on yt for years and I was on the hunt for it as it was my favorite Prince side project. Just that str8 dope!!!

[@hedmunds4]

This album is dope.

[@EddieRobinson-b2w]

Funky ass jam by Rogers Nelson... that chicken picking guitar is sick❤😊

[@YOMAME123]

Who's here in 2019?

[@ninjastah]

fULL ALBUM PLAYTHROUGH WHILE DOING ONLINE WORK!

[@idhal6656]

2020 💜

[@britboxer]

Kiwii I'm here self isolating in 2020 💅🏽 all the way Vogue x

[@lonzorandle5490]

IM HERE 4EVER ITZ PRINCE

[@TheMrtony7]

2020

[@12lfme12]

Nasty funk as only Prince could create

[@yvettesanchez5750]

Thank-,you so much for sharing!! I love it!! It's very stylish & sounds great!! It was played & sung so well!! Prince was so creative!! Prince is forever the one & only Master!! You are in our hearts forever our beloved, sweet Prince!!

[@travishinton4755]

Love them!!!!

[@bootney66]

I have this album on CD and uploaded it to my iTunes account. I will treasure this forever 💜

[@CC-ul3qo]

Who's here with me still in 2021?? Remember Prince's other spin off group Mazarati??

[@karmelitiajones8611]

MAKES ME MISS PRINCE EVEN MORE!!!! I MISS THESE DAZE. YOU KNOW, WHEN THE MUSIC WAS REAL. PEOPLE PLAYED REAL INSTRUMENTS, PEOPLE HAD REAL VOICES, AND PEOPLE WROTE THEIR OWN SONGS. PRINCE RULES ALWAYS!!!!!! MAN, OH MAN, I MISS PRINCE DO MUCH!!!!!

[@chrisking4012]

solid gold

[@cjparker25]

Put this back on Apple Music!

[@calvinsparks1185]

I would love to hear the Prince cut of this song.

[@IJustWatchVideosDude]

It’s definitely up here. Of course it’s better. Lol

[@AljIsHere128]

The Prince one is posted on Yourself and is 🔥🔥.

[@rafaelsida5155]

I have the cassette and record, still play it!

[@chrisirvine3055]

Still banging in 2023.

[@magicsolias2845]

Bought the LP in the 80s in a used section of LPs in a grocery store in Buchholz, Germany.

[@erictucker4412]

Man this song smashes!!!!

[@FranciscoQ777]

Finally I found it!

[@nome5123]

Damn, this shit is funky

[@jktoooo]

Minneapolis Funk... theres a difference

[@Tphoenix34]

Wish this album gets posted on spotify my vinyl's scratched

[@vinyltalkwithtavis3145]

I'm wanting to get it on vinyl so bad. gotta find it!!!!!

[@ListenToMyVoice-c3s]

Me too!!!

[@julesw1403]

I still have my cassette from High school. Wore this song out. The sax 🎷 was fierce.

[@tun3tym3]

The ? is .. why is it not available on streaming sites?

[@luisd7636]

amazon has vinyl for sale most of the time

[@donovanmakesmusic]

Money man!! Money man!! Great track

[@newhorizonsforfifty2833]

Learning how to hold my breath for the 8 measures that St. Paul did is by itself a better teacher of breath control and mental technique. And to bend the note downward while doing it? WOAH!

[@elturner7241]

"I'm riding in the back of a Rolls Royce limo custom painted plaid."

[@rafaelsida5155]

That's the best part, Prince all the way!

[@starrcompany3275]

1:18 tho! Listen how Claire bounced with Prince on the hook! Brilliant 2:25 damn

[@17thUnicorn]

Love it!!👍

[@popetzm1]

Listening to this in 2022 April, 27

[@Moneytane1976]

Love it and done a review on the Family album on my channel. Listening to this song, you get the feeling that it was meant for a Morris Day/Time project. The lyrics appeal to him and Morris's book mentions that before he left Prince after Purple Rain, Prince had offered him a solo album, but with cuts chosen and selected by Prince - Morris said no and listening to this cut, I think of Morris straight away - anyone else feel me here?

[@starrcompany3275]

I think Morris should have took that solo album deal ......would have blew him up even more

[@starrcompany3275]

Would like to see your review!♥️👍

[@iayyam]

Definitely for Morris

[@FotogInkArt]

100% written for Morris.

[@vincentjordan5881]

Love this album, ran out and bought the screams of passion 12 inch . Back then Warner bros never sent out list of who's album is dropping, we had to bug the store owners every week. Those were the days.😂

[@PeterWesleyBastone]

cool song....shared to Netshows Radio "Program 252" Playlist on youtube

[@koden24]

The mind of Prince!

[@EricVDB66]

and a bit more, I think...

[@tonyamariemccullochdubose8602]

thank you

[@tonyamariemccullochdubose8602]

Every one have a highly blessed day

[@louielucifer]

Honey, I'm riding in back of a Rolls Royce limo custom painted plaid

[@jkirby6576]

That was Prince saying that

[@TheMrtony7]

Yesss

[@lonzorandle5490]

YALL REALIZE THIS SHIT STOOPID FUNKY RIGHT,U CAN SMELL IT/FEEL IT THICK, ONLY A PRINCE DO IT LIKE THIS ,ALL HAIL THE PRINCE N TOWN!

[@hermanhitt5055]

Who remembers the group Mazarati??🤔 Only serious Prince fans knew about these boys.🧐🙏🏽

[@TheMrtony7]

OMG FINALLY YESSSS FUNNY HOW THE LAUGHING STOP WHEN I FLASHED ALL THE CASH I HAD

[@lonzorandle5490]

KILLT THAT SHIT MAN

[@TheMrtony7]

@@lonzorandle5490 my joint right here.

[@jktoooo]

St Paul singing Prince flavor but w his own sig to this. Masterpiece

[@henrinevermind1695]

I've always related the introduction of this particular song to The Lauren and Hardy music intro...Lol

[@lonzorandle5490]

RIGHT, LOVE

[@bjnelson7995]

I just love little rich girlz!!!!! YEP😈🎶😎

[@catboyzee]

For me the one standout aspect of this track is the influence of P-Funk on P's songwriting and production. The 'ONE' is very strong and pronounced on this relatively simple composition. Respect and RIP to the genius of the Purple One.

[@soulburst]

I used to go to Le Dome up on the strip back in the 80's

[@claudeattou4595]

Ze good Time 🕺🏻🕺🏻🥁⚡️🍾🤩👊🏻⚡️🚀🏆

[@asdv]

I wish there was a videoclip

[@blewfootblewfoot5300]

Minneapolis Finest... From Blewfoot....

[@sandyquiroz8688]

I'm talkin'....19 hundred dollars!

[@paulleonanderson2159]

Prince should've re-recorded this for Sign O the Times instead of "U Got the Look" IMHO

[@tun3tym3]

Anyone know where this can be had on vinyl. My childhood copy is worn out. Skips like crazy.

[@EricVDB66]

Try on Discogs, it's not an expensive record, cheers

[@britboxer]

Honey... This is all the way Vogue 💅🏽

[@MoJo7073]

Cruising by in 2023.....

[@morrisharris493]

Prince can give mine song too different people to sing you can he a hand in it and know other preform can't say that more to man and his music.

[@michaelparks1260]

Prince created some monster groups

[@MDanc3]

To think this song is also Morphed from Mazarati’s Stroke drum beat and progression

[@LORDSAPAR-2025]

So this is where Justin Timberlake got it from 👌

[@starrcompany3275]

What song?

[@rodney5158]

All Prince songs are his song anybody who Prince writes for they end up sounding like Prince. That’s not good they might as well karaoke his record. Every artist has his or her own sound & style that’s why The Family didn’t last because it was just another Prince album. 🫤🫤🫤

[@EricVDB66]

For me it's almost a Prince Album 😉

[@toebeans3985]

💜Minneapolis Sound💜