Morris Day on Forming 'The Time', Prince Playing Every Instrument on 1st Album (Part 4)

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In this clip, Morris Day opened up to VladTV about Prince giving him the option of putting together his own band after he recorded "Get It Up" at Prince's studio. From there, Morris and Prince cut the entire first album for The Time, got a deal with Warner Bros. and put the band together after the album was complete. To hear more, including how Prince convinced Morris to lead the band, hit the above clip.
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Morris Day opened up to VladTV about Prince taking creative control on The Time's first album by playing all the instruments and laying out their vocal arrangements, despite having big talent in the group. Morris explained that Prince used the pseudonym "Jamie Starr" in the album credits, but Morris said he wasn't hiding behind the name. He went on to speak about The Time going on Prince's "Controversial" tour and Prince starting beef between The Time and his band by throwing eggs during their show. You can hear how the whole thing unfolded above.

[@dcplyr]

I can never get tired of listening to Morris about the Time's era.

[@colossus112785]

Same here

[@colossus112785]

Prince related stories period

[@marcus.williams2485]

mane what, tha Time was tha damn sh!t

[@barrybarrygoldsmith7849]

The Time one of the best underrated bands ever

[@deedeefoster7950]

Seriously

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

Yup!!!

[@josgor9061]

Facts. Watch Bruno Mars and don’t tell me Morris Day didn’t influence him as much as Michael Jackson or Prince.

[@tinagreencreates]

Big fan of Prince, The Time, Vanity 6, The Family.....that whole era. Heard about the dissent between Prince and The Time, but never at this level of detail. I love hearing these stories, but gotta get the book.

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

Tina Green yup. Music is legendary. All of it

[@Modernaire]

I have, in fact there are more stories direct from other members if my memoirs serves me right in the Possessed book and in individual Uptown fanzine issues.

[@Got2BOshun]

For real for real

[@nastee10]

1981, Indianapolis, I was 11 years old, Controversy Tour, my first live concert. Prince. The Time and Roger Troutman and Zapp. One of the greatest experiences of my life!

[@nastee10]

@nauticadon LOL! I had two older sisters who couldn't go unless they took me.

[@chrisdavila4667]

Freaking awesome

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

BIGGAV1 79 zapp?!! Nah, Fr? Fire

[@OldTown1520]

Bruh, that's legendary stuff in the music industry of all time.

[@marvincarter4730]

Prince wasn't just a musical genius, his leadership are marketing abilities were second to his musical talent. He possessed a rich intuition and courage that is rare in any artist, and music was only a medium for him to capture the irony of a revolution in progress. As all great visionaries do, he worked tirelessly to incorporate as many people into the fold bringing forth amazing talent and iconoclastic expression.

[@CharismasHealingJourney]

You write like a journalist

[@gelila.so.prophetic]

I still play “Get It Up” & “Dont Wait For Me” in 2019!

[@kenndirtyyhitzfromdavault2036]

Gelila Habesha kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3bJlWidr75rg5o

[@shohdtv]

I literally listened to Get it up day b4 yesterday.

[@rcreed77]

Don't wait for me is my jam.....

[@tashaglover173]

Don't wait for me is one of my favorite songs.

[@starlaks588]

Love don't wait for me and gigolo!❤💯

[@slofever512]

Morris Day pimping since the 80s

[@bluebankrollarmy4384]

On God

[@kenndirtyyhitzfromdavault2036]

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[@kenndirtyyhitzfromdavault2036]

Blue Bankroll Army kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3bJlWidr75rg5o

[@AprilCampbell]

More like 70s. Lol. I love him

[@d.i.g.i.t.a.l.9268]

70s

[@ericwilson4901]

Prince knew talent when he seen it. He never wanted them guys to get bigger than him. Jimmy & Terry was definitely going to succeed though. They was hot fresh out the gate!

[@JunniorRooks]

Yes sir, Jimmy & Terry signed a production deal with Tabu before joining The Time. Working with Prince and later produced their first act The S.O.S. Band.

[@c.i.8317]

Well if he didn't want them to out do him yet, saw the talent....why bring them in in the first place??? Be real people! PRINCE played ALL the instruments on their albums. They just played PRINCE'S music live. They learned their parts! SMH!!!! Morris is full of shit!!! He's still disgruntled because of the requirements demanded of him while under their agreement!!! He signed, he consented to it, he was made to honor his agreement! So as far as anything else Morris is ALSO capitalizing on Prince's death! Morris wouldn't even have a name if it weren't for Prince! Wake up people! None of these guys existed without Prince! He brought them in BECAUSE of the talent not jealous or scared!!! Try and take a look at hid. Odd of work AFTER All of them left!!! The only people that went on to do anything really great but Jam and Lewis! And Jam and Lewis didn't have a beef with Prince even to this day! They gave him complete credit for everything they did to this day and before his death were in his vault working on music to release with him on his next album!

[@kenndirtyyhitzfromdavault2036]

Eric Wilson kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3bJlWidr75rg5o

[@frankstudent]

“Prince knew talent when he saw it.” CORRECTED.

[@ethanthomas68]

Sorry, but Prince was not afraid of his own creation. He gave the Time some of his best material and surely expected them to be successful. Hopefully they are all grateful.

[@504ryanvido2]

Morris is 63 years old 👀 old dude still has swag

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

504 Ryan Vido uncle from how to be a player. Facts.

[@philliprhinehardt6268]

Morris Day still has swag.

[@rdwrdw3672]

He didn't aged well.

[@wendylucas9628]

All day, dont he?!👍😂 Men of a different time!

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

@@rdwrdw3672 Huh? Age well, as in didn't age?

[@rdwrdw3672]

@@rosilynmakeba1092 he looks like the ole man in the club.

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

@@rdwrdw3672 ....Aww, you think so? LoL. Maybe he should wear regular, shmegular, everyday clothes! 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@johnnyparker2128]

I didn't know Prince played every instrument until reading the credits for the Sign O the Times album. That inspired me to make music for which I fail miserably :)

[@rockssolid7471]

He played all the instruments on the demo which got him signed to Warners - David Z recorded it, speaks about it here: David Z (from 11:20) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWiph4yObNmar5o Warners even let Prince produce his first album because he auditioned on all the instruments - unheard of at the time.

[@fromthegroundup1ent]

Morris day was the man 80s baby that dance they did on stage was classic

[@scottfeuerhammer3595]

Seattle Seahawks should do that next!

[@karlar8648]

I can trust MD speaking about Prince. No one else has ever made me feel comfortable. Miss you Purple Yoda.

[@TheTrut416]

Dam Morris Day was going to be a drummer. Alexander O'Neal the lead! Prince not wanting Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Prince throwing eggs at The Time but not wanting for them to do it to him. Morris has legendary stories

[@JunniorRooks]

Yep, Prince & Alexander O'Neal didn't get along at all, reportedly saying that O'Neal was demanding upfront money and he was "Too Black" for the group SMH

[@otakurocklee]

I think Morris and the Time must have been confused as hell by Prince. On the one hand Prince made them tight as hell. He wanted them to succeed on some level. On the other hand, he pulls stunts like the eggs to sabotage them.

[@TheTrut416]

@@JunniorRooks that's really something! O'Neal turned out to be good as a solo artist

[@TheTrut416]

@@otakurocklee #Facts

[@colossus112785]

It was rumor that Prince fired him for being "too black"

[@220love07]

I been waiting for this.... Hope Vlad asks the right questions

[@mrtoles8692]

The condensate CD/DVD they talk about this and more from each ones perspective

[@curlywurly70]

Vlad is better than Wendy Williams. Her interview with Morris was awful.

[@kenndirtyyhitzfromdavault2036]

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[@wayneblackson3244]

Hey there..Gay lions...lol

[@88PLR]

That’s rare for him unless he does his research

[@88PLR]

Morris Day is The Man !

[@lonnellbivins4787]

That self titled LP with Get It Up and Cool is a classic! Prince definitely was a musical genius with that whole album.

[@dominiquejones3805]

Prince was something else

[@lisarichards7532]

This man is still beautiful

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

Lisa Richards lol

[@88PLR]

My moms is a huge Prince fan, That’s her era 👍🏾

[@PharoahJohnPhoenix]

Thats how u kno he was a real musician because my girl loves him and she 25

[@bfighter8930]

We love you Morris Day!! Thank you for making my years great!!!!!!!

[@Alphaflight912]

Alexander O'Neal= Legendary Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis......= Legendary

[@on2wheels378]

So Morris Day doesn't rate?

[@Alphaflight912]

@@on2wheels378 Morris Day doesn't come close to Alexander O'Neal

[@epramos6800]

@@Alphaflight912 Interesting profile GIF. Loyd Avery II. He gunned down Ricky in Boyz in da hood. He was strangled to death and stomped by his cell mate, Kevin Roby. You can buy Kevin's art online... I actually played little league baseball with Loyd in the Palms area of LA.

[@lauraveney1412]

To sum up, Morris was working a rental car desk, heard Prince on the radio and went back to MN to see if he could get a job with Prince. Prince hired Morris as a videographer. Prince hired Morris a band. Prince gave Morris kickin' songs for the band. Prince played on all their albums. Prince took Morris and his band on tour with him. Prince paid for dancing and acting lessons for Morris. Prince put Morris centre stage in Purple Rain. Prince paid Morris $50K for being in Purple Rain. Prince continued to invite Morris and The Time to his concerts and to PP over the years.

[@crucialtymes7305]

😓Damn gurl🤣

[@JazzFunk22]

M to the mothafukin Day

[@jasonwaller621]

Appreciate that.

[@vinvinmccalpine5806]

A Vlad interview hit different when it's a real musician sitting in front of the drum set.

[@davidmiller2894]

Morris day was jamming so much confidence

[@markusp.8376]

Playing your own instruments and hitting the "percussion, guitar, horns" buttons on a keyboard are two different things. A True Artist.

[@areguapiri]

The Time, "Everybody walk your body..." . Us old school know that and "Cool" were the best songs.

[@justafanofnerdculture7602]

aregua1 Agree 100%!!

[@tracidevette7]

My favorite is Get it up

[@hectormacias3495]

The Walk was the shit !!

[@hectormacias3495]

And Get it Up.

[@gwenie77able]

Read Morris Day's Book it is so good! All these stories and more!

[@Taino871]

I read it 2 times and it feels like Morris still has harsh feelings although I love The Time.

[@jlanise832]

When I see Morris Day I automatically start singing Gigolos get lonely too 🎶🎶🎶...and giiiirrrl I was a fool, don't know what to doooo still iiiinnn loooove wiiiith yooooou 🎶

[@EyeShadowQueenn]

I love me some MD. Man.....i miss the 80's. The bs out today.....just stop.

[@synthiapowe4937]

I know😞

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

I Got 5 On It big Facts

[@brandonpage7087]

I Got 5 on it, thank you!!! 99% of artists on the top 40 charts nowadays, are completely & totally overrated & absolutely fucking suck!! In all genres!! 80 music was leagues better, than bullshit like Lady Gaga, or fucking mumble rap!!

[@peaceblessings7344]

Gigolos Get Lonely Too... greatest Morris Day cut

[@donwilliams9206]

Which was written by Prince.

[@d-skee13]

Huge fan of the Time. Thx for this one Vlad

[@KingTone510]

Get It Up is a classic

[@columbusohio72]

That legendary minneapolis tree. So much talent

[@kyla3635]

I have so much respect for Morris Day. He could've taken the money for that one song but got the record deal and became one of the the best frontmen of all time.

[@ghanasoul]

The deal was a better well, deal. Gettin the money is short term. The deal was long lasting. Smart move.

[@e-jaythesupreme1504]

Things happened the way it was supposed to. Prince, Jam & Lewis, Alexander O'Neal, etc. All of them are the greatest!!!

[@jerrysavage8607]

I agree 100. Because of the way it happened we got to hear so much more great music. I mean a hell of a lot of great music!

[@tammyikard9030]

Love me some Morris Day and da Time.The good old days

[@psnBigNittyGritty]

Favorite song by The Time..."Girl" and if you listen to it, you can hear Prince doing the background vocals.

[@courvoisier9129]

My dad loves Morris Day & the Time. My mom did but not as much. Love listening to them!

[@jerrysavage8607]

Your dad knows great music.

[@georgecarter2892]

"My right hand never came out of my pocket on that video". Funny as hell lol 😁

[@Brewtonsgotpressure]

We will see Morris Day New Year’s Eve in Biloxi at the Ip casino! Seen him last New Years. Awesome show!

[@Djjohnnyg415]

The Stick & I Don’t Wanna Leave You - The Time’s/Morris Day’s BADDEST JAMS....

[@levil4012]

Wow didn’t know Jam and Lewis did Funkytown, I can definitely see that now with THE TIME’S musical production

[@mmoses5272]

No, they didn't do 'Funkytown' by Lipps Inc. They were in a previous band(Flyte Tyme) with Cynthia Johnson(Lead Vocalist of Lipps Inc).

[@levil4012]

M Moses aah, thanks for clearing that up

[@funkpill]

@@mmoses5272 that's right

[@kenndirtyyhitzfromdavault2036]

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[@kaboo2009]

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[@julezvern]

Prince killed the guitar solo on 777-9311.

[@falsealarmno]

Who was playing the drums on that song?

[@julezvern]

@@falsealarmno Prince did everything on that song except for the vocals.

[@2k7digga]

Wrong album...........the band played on the second album

[@julezvern]

@@2k7digga www.princevault.com/index.php?title=777-9311

[@thepromiseman7745]

@@julezvern wrong prince didn't play drums on that song 777-9311. That drum part was program in by some guy I can't think of his name but no prince didn't play drums on that ..it's done by programming drum kit

[@haroldfoster1333]

The legend of Prince. A lot of people still don’t understand all the acts and music he created will never be duplicated again. Just think no one would even know Morris Day if not for Prince

[@951oct]

OAK TREE!

[@brandonpage7087]

Lol, he should totally ask Morris about that song!!

[@kaboo2009]

America, have you heard? Got a sexy new dance it's called "The Bird" You don't need no finesse or no personality You just need two arms and attitude And everybody sing with me, come on now 😁😁😁😁 WAS AND STILL IS THE JAM!!! ***THE BIRD***

[@heckinbasedandinkpilledoct7459]

Pembrook Sutherland oh Jesus. That reminds me of Graffiti Bridge 🤢🤢🤢

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

Pembrook Sutherland 🤣💯 @Shaq 👀

[@scottmack6656]

My favorite Vlad interview in along time !

[@craigdavis5407]

A True Legend I am Not Worthy!!!

[@AlexanderNevermind888]

Love this. It's always nice to hear these stories outside of the usual stories about The Revolution. There's SO MUCH history before and after that time. Looking forward to hearing some of the 3rdEye girl stories.

[@JPaul318]

AYO VLAD!!!! THIS is one of ya BEST EVER!!!! SALUTE MORRIS DAY💐✊🏾✌🏾

[@roquerenteria7684]

I was in high school back then, the music, the clothes 💕wonderful memories

[@mairoom6976]

Jesse Johnson was also on The Time. Jesse had several multi Plat solo albums in the 80's.

[@rockssolid7471]

JJ had one platinum solo album

[@darnellowens2504]

Morris Day is my idol he is one of the main reasons I really got into music

[@terrellhubbard]

777-9311

[@JunniorRooks]

Jellybean was off the chain on them drums.

[@kenndirtyyhitzfromdavault2036]

Junior Rooks kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3bJlWidr75rg5o

[@stxx1982]

Greatest drum track ever regardless of genre

[@31reps]

People still sleeping on that song

[@chyc31]

so many artist sampled that song.

[@craigdavis5407]

The King Of Cool!!!

[@HeartReader57]

Morris Day was a true performer. Some say he had attitude, but most of the greats of anything have that attitude which equals being successful.

[@the21program10]

This cat still looks awesome .

[@504ryanvido2]

Looking like Genie Lamp off the “South Central” movie lol 😂

[@famousdex7327]

Man Morris still got that swag

[@patricktate5734]

Good interview Vlad. You came along way. Keep up the good work.

[@michaelclyburn5858]

Jesse Johnson: ‘Can You Help Me’ He was just great.

[@TheBbtlegit]

Jesse is the man.

[@stephaniefuller5020]

Michael Clyburn what happened to J. Johnson? Where is he now?

[@TheBbtlegit]

@@stephaniefuller5020 Jesse is touring mostly overseas. He also does a lot of gigs in Minneapolis. And he was also working with D Angelo.

[@lemarrthomas3314]

Great stories. Very talented artist.

[@pendafen7405]

Would love to have been in the Warner offices whenever Prince would go in for a pitch. Bet those meetings were insane.

[@evil_musclemuscled3814]

Man I was listening to this man's music today

[@Mayhemldz]

OG Morris Day indeed. Popcorn popped.

[@geecheetone8550]

Did not know Jaime Starr was actually Prince...I remember wondering who tf that was when I read the album cover credits

[@jerrysavage8607]

Same here.

[@chrisdavila4667]

Yes it is true. Also used others.... Alexander Nevermind Joey Coco Azifukare..... Couldn't release as much music as he was making so he would do it for others and not take credit.

[@ELITEPSYCHE100]

Hope Vlad ask about BRUNO MARS stealing all their swag and style and songs lol

[@jumbefletcher]

Tony Fleming Yes!!! Absolutely!!! I’ve been saying that for the longest!

[@MrJavien]

Yeah but Morris got that swag from James Brown. Everybody takes from everybody.

[@georgemason4921]

Steal. Man he cloned his style after MORRIS.

[@MrJavien]

Lol, it works!

[@gentrydaniels]

@@MrJavien Prince had more JB swag than Morris!!

[@lowbo47omzascotave94]

*Eastside Low Bottoms shit !* 'Get It Up' One of the COLDEST songs EVER ! And I MEAN EVER ! I still get chills during the keyboard solo.

[@ryancox5097]

Holy shit... Morris Day??? It's one thing to interview a bunch of rappers, but this is Morris Day. You're official now, my man.

[@LilDos15]

The Revolution The Time and Mazarati my all time favorite Prince Groups!! FUNK AT IT'S FINEST!! and The Purple Rain Tour was my all time favorite tour also

[@thinkforward8752]

"Get It Up" 🤘

[@craigdavis5407]

Still is cool as we speak man.

[@dazeja]

He answered how Jam and Lewis felt. They didn’t know. The album was done before the band was put together. Morris said it right there in front of him.

[@bigtuckballa]

Dudes debut album ws 1981. Damn vampire

[@michaelanderson3345]

Prince is my father & Morris day is my Godfather #Facts

[@stefonwilliams9790]

Michael Anderson Prince is my brother and Morris Day is my god brother

[@88PLR]

Cool 👌🏾

[@cudjoe2969]

i told prince he should play every instrument by his own -TK Kirkland

[@pooneyheat]

A legend is being interviewed. Shut the fuck up with that childish ass shit

[@powderedtoastfacekillah734]

G C you can’t be letting ish like some harmless satirical comments piss you off so much

[@krazedwon]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@___GhostRider___]

Morris day.. that’s the man..👍🏾😊😎

[@trendsettamuzik]

S/o this Minnesota legend !! RIP prince

[@keiranderson8096]

What an unbelievable interview.

[@therealmccoy2004]

Man I'm thankful for morris day, prince and others.. 80s were ILL!!!

[@erickthefantabulous1]

Great Storyteller Morris thanks for showing Milwaukee some love y'all usually come down here once a year shout out to Jerome Benton always cool at the airport. PS can't forget Vanity 6 with the sexy lingerie

[@shawnsteed4140]

I want Vlad to ask Morris Day about Prince other group "Vanity 6"

[@oldsoul29]

Prince Alexander O'Neal & Morris Day had them Minneapolis drum beats.. was so cool ..❤

[@jeffreywhitlock4882]

Great story. I was fortunate enough to catch Time a few years ago at the Tom Joyner Family Reunion.

[@creerenee]

This guy right here! I tell you! Me my bro and some cousins had to always do the dance from purple rain! Always for the elders! "Yall get up and do that dance from that movie" .. Lol .. good times!

[@S5King7]

Prince stories are interesting but Morris and The Time have more to them than just their time with Prince. I would like to hear more about Morris going solo and the group breaking up.

[@kenndirtyyhitzfromdavault2036]

Neil Gregory kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3bJlWidr75rg5o

Im with you on that. Their first breakup prior to the release of Purple Rain may have been the worst timed break up in US music histor y! Everybody was ready for them to tour.

[@Ms_Motown]

I love you Morris. My very 1st vinyl album was "Wha Time Is It?"

[@dextersfinest175]

The Time - The Stick

[@karydickens7957]

That's the cut right there!

[@sammythabull245]

Glad to see you are covering something other than gangsta rap. That rug has been beat a million times.

[@mimirydblom3133]

Love me some Morris Day😎💜Good thing you left the drums...know what you call a drummer w/o a girlfriend? HOMELESS 🤦‍♀️

[@AprilCampbell]

The Paisley Imprint. The hand in the pocket was your signature. 💜💜 #MusicalElites JamieStar was still his sound so we all knew it was Prince. A prince fan knows bc you never have to worry about him sampling anything or one, as he was PURE ARTIST. _ @vladtv you gotta track down #AlexanderOneal. Dude smoke so much crack and snorted so much coke AND his voice is still golden. My homeboy hired him for a concert once and man it was unbelievable to hear him sing Sunshine in its original key. Yup. He got a damn good Prince story. Prince was a funny mfr.

[@AprilCampbell]

@Crawfishblacc yo, I wasn't going to acknowledge you but I felt generous. Your comment buster is weird af and bordeline crazy. How did you assume such from what I've posted. Double ppl hearts are my signature weirdp

[@dannyoneil5058]

Down to earth dude and I come from beatles era,its all image.

[@89DrFunk]

WOW! I didn't know that Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis was part of the Time! Dam that's a all star talented room. Imagine Alexander O'Neal would have been part of the group..... MAN!

[@universalblak72]

I thought Morris Day was always underrated despite being overshadowed by Prince. Looking forward to the full interview. Thoughts of this interview is the true art of true musicianship at its finest back in the 80s, damn that Charlie Murphy skit comes to mind. 🤣

[@thebamfam2665]

This is an awesome interview!!! 😡 ✊, 🔥 content! Rip Prince 👑

[@michellehubbard8865]

I hope they interview those that worked with Rick James & talk about some of the influence Rick.. businesses wise..provided Prince.

[@johanponin1360]

Awesome interviews. Say Hi to Sirrom for me next Time

[@mainebrown235]

The Time is a Legendary super group..

[@alleyneasim9686]

I would like to see this biopic in action

[@geraldslaughter1996]

Giving up game, music history, in this interview. Good one.