Morris Day on Prince, The Time, Michael Jackson, Rick James, Purple Rain (Full)

[@jewelinvegas580]

Morris Day came off like someone who's aged with grace! No bitterness. No negativity. Nothing but love for Prince. Kudos to Morris! You the man!

[@andrewkeith3912]

Dude I was thinking the same thing. Most people would aggrandize themselves and exaggerate to try to seem cooler and stuff but Morris obviously don't give a fuck which is the coolest. Plus he's not even being weird about the whole interview being about somebody else. This is awesome.

[@robbiecarroll9646]

Good to hear from you, saw you at the Roxey years w

[@robbiecarroll9646]

Great

[@nunyabb]

That’s right

[@barbaralewis1693]

@@andrewkeith3912 great how Morris worked with Prince enjoy there music

[@lwmson]

Prince was a musical genius and a true legend, but, as Morris attests here, he was a true asshole. If canceling a gig for Morris and his band at the last minute wasn't bad enough, not offering to reimburse Morris for the expenses was really shitty. As Morris pointed out, Prince had just made $17 million off Purple Rain, and Morris played an integral role in the movie becoming so immensely successful. (The truth of the matter is that from a theatrical standpoint, Morris was the man of that movie and stole the show.) He certainly had the finances to reimburse Morris. Had that been me, I would never spoken to that little bastard ever again.

[@nekaeljones3086]

LMAO I can't even be mad since you put it that way. Understood bro.

[@thedaily30]

From a theatrical standpoint Purple Rain was terrible, Joe. Ain’t nobody in that movie could act worth a damn, and Morris didn’t steal any type of show. We all love that movie for the same reason: the music.

[@lwmson]

@@thedaily30 I disagree. I don't know how old you are or how far back you can go, but when it was released back in '84, just about everyone loved Morris in this movie. He was very humorous and engaging. True, many of the others in this film weren't good actors, but Morris was entertaining.

[@thedaily30]

@joe jones Fair enough; I don’t disagree with you there. I just don’t feel as if he was “the man of the movie” or as if he stole the show. I do remember the entire theatre laughing they asses off when Morris was doing Morris, but when most people think of Purple Rain, I don’t believe they think of Morris Day first. But I’m happy to agree to disagree on that. Peace King.

[@lwmson]

@@thedaily30 Mind you I said from a "theatrical standpoint" that Morris stole the show. But yes Prince and his musical performances was what made the movie overall. But Morris' comedic relief helped support the success of the film too.

[@TheMeJustMe75]

Morris is the man! I am not taking anything away from Prince.

[@DoNColey456]

I know he probably get tired of answering questions about other people when he had his own career

[@thesafekeeper1116]

I love this guy! I remember when I 15 downtown Baltimore trying to sneak a peek into a strip club and was kicked out by the bouncer when this slick dressed older man said "let the lil ninja in"! "He with me"! Low and be hold it was Morris Day and Jerome! That was the best day of my life! 😆🤣😂

[@reneejones7167]

Seriously that happened that's a story for that ass nice

[@thesafekeeper1116]

@@reneejones7167 hell yeah back in 91

[@awilliams5480]

Kids...this is what a real musician and entertainer looks like.

[@wyleneedwards]

Morris Day is the Truth!

[@mikesworldduh]

That part

[@thankyou4416]

👏👏👏

[@dianecarroll1610]

Morris Day is more classier than ever! He knows how to speak with dignity and he looks so clean, fresh and handsome. His music is so uplifting. I love Morris Day.

[@barbaraalcaraz4141]

Me too I always thougt he was hella cute. Im glad that he still looking so good he aged nicely

[@pamelajackson8682]

Still Love you still a BIG fan

[@basss902a]

Morris Day really told it like it was. This is the only person in Prince's organization that told the exact truth without bad mouthing anyone. He is a classy stand up guy. I will buy his book. Thank you very much Mr. Day.

[@ryveralexander8511]

I'm watching this after watching Apollonia, so what Morris saying about Prince, same sentiment I've heard from Apollonia, she accepted and love Prince they way he was, especially about the $$$. Life is so ironic , Prince was so tight with his money, never wanted to pay people he worked with, $300.000 for Apollonia and she almost died twice, broken pelvis from motorcycle on top of her, while Prince driving, 2nd Hypothermia from the the cold lake, she said, she heard them saying, we're losing her, Prince was crying saying don't die, while him and a lady hugging keeping Apollonia warm. While Prince made over $50M. Apollonia wrote 2 song wasn't including in the sound track either. Yet he died and everybody came out of the wood, claiming for Prince money, he wasn't able to bring his money with him.

[@racerx1189]

What you described is how a real man carries himself. Wirh dignity and class. ✌️

[@ELvis348]

He portrays humbleness & loyalty, which simply shows when your am honest stand-up guy

[@michaelmclendon6368]

The Time And Prince Michael Jackson is of the ones I got for Hand pocket 1987

[@michaelmclendon6368]

The Time And Prince Michael Jackson is one ☝️ the only thing 1999

[@Genkimark]

Vlad, man...we all love and miss Prince, but let's hear more from Morris Day! He's an accomplished artist and entertainer in his own right.

[@Tarantulisimo]

Mark, man....Prince & Morris grew up together & are forever connected personally & professionally -- In fact, we probably wouldn't be watching this interview otherwise...Naturally the convo & interview are going to revolve around & go back to Prince. Plus we all know that Vlad loves beef situations & digging into potential old wounds

[@informmagazine4442]

…lotta people don’t really like to interview with this VLad dude.. Realistically, he does that whole “low-key dig” shit that a lot of rappers don’t get down with. You CAN interview someone and not do that kinda shit. It’s all in the delivery. Some people have it, and some don’t…like this guy. Morris has ALWAYS been a humble and “vibe” kinda dude….to me and what I saw of him through the years, at least.

[@el.aye.bee.4477]

@@Tarantulisimo because, leave it up to some folks, all they want is the sugarcoated versions of things and never the bad and the ugly, I guess. Smdh. This is not about digging into old wounds just for the sake of doing so. It's about putting things into context to understand better why certain things happened and how they happened and for getting a better understanding of who all these people are who we put up on pedestals. I guess some people would only love to hear about Kurtis Blow's version of Prince's "generosity" to paint him in the most benevolent light but would rather that Vlad not bring up how he treated Morris Day and his band, right? FOH!!

[@jasonthomas4983]

Yeah......Hella disrespectful to have me on only to keep asking about another dude. Even if he is dead

[@annabellasmith2]

WHY is this man still FINE AS WINE after all this time?!? Lort hammercy! So smooth & intelligent. This was a very informative & interesting interview. Thank you! Took me right back to Middle school!❤

[@marciloni12]

I was delighted to see him in an interview a few years ago and realized what a well rounded individual he is. I wanna go on a date with a man like him. Easy to talk and listen to

[@julielarson3107]

Me too! What a great guy & so talented!

[@yankees29]

Him and Jerome still bust out “the dance” during jungle love. They both still got moves.

[@thomasmorrison3279]

I am totally impressed with Morris Day. What a down to earth, humble appreciative guy. I have a new respect for him.

[@KeenanNeighbors]

same here

[@ELvis348]

He’s a Sagittarius! Coolest guys around

[@toniapearson4695]

@@ELvis348 saga's rock!!

[@tysonmiller8258]

Morris Day will always be the coolest brother in the room

[@jewalters969]

Unless Jerome is there...#notevenclose

[@laraoneal7284]

Tyson Miller Absolutely. Love me some Morris Day. He has natural comedic talent too even when he sang. Handsome man. Very articulate and intelligent also.

[@Passingclouds497]

Truth

[@rogerdelcampo6146]

Tyson Miller Lando Calrissian wishes he was as cool as Morris Day

[@annettejenkins1397]

Sooo True, a living Legend in his own lane. A lot of young people don't know that P. Diddy " Piggybacked" off of Morris and Jerome. That's where Fonzworth Bently came in. P. started putting his " Royal Servant " on stage with him. Made Fonzworth famous. Morris was always talented. It was just a Perfect moment in time. Prince and Morris elevated each other. There is a difference between coat riding and no talent. In Morris case, They complimented each other. Living through these times it's obvious. Both Truly Talented. Putting Jerome in too. That's what made these bands so great. The comrodary amongst them. Remember everybody.

[@MSALL-co8bf]

Morris Day- Beautiful smile, graceful, won't say a bad word against Prince. Thats humble and the Lord will reward him for that.

[@subreel12000]

54:10, says a couple bad words about prince starting here

[@KoreaMojo]

@@subreel12000 I wouldn't consider that as bad words in the sense he's obviously not trying to disparage Prince. If you don't like negative portrayals, don't make them true. Having someone fly out to work with you and cancelling them last minute then not wanting to reimburse them is a bad look that only he could have prevented. I'm guessing if he didn't care enough not to do it, he wouldn't feel too bad having it recounted.

[@arzellhenson8395]

@@subreel12000 as Q&A\\aaaa\qaqqaqaqaqa\\~

[@marygale-manuel5514]

I HOPE SO, CAUSE U DONT DO FRIENDS LIKE THAT, I BET MORRIS WOULDNT TRADE PLACES WITH PRINCE ESPECIALLY NOT NOW?.......SMDH🤔🤨😥🙄😮

[@YeekTV_Atlanta]

You clearly can’t read between the lines

[@jerryirick8953]

Morris Day is a cool dude. Prince did him dirty on a few occasions and Morris never held any animosity towards him. This interview made Morris looked down to earth and level headed. He and Prince had a lifelong history in music and Morris was transparent about everything. It’s good to see Morris Day still doing well.

[@aaronsoto9100]

Let's not forget that Morris was a pain in the a@@ during the filming of Purple Rain, Morris was rebelling against the project. It is fair to say that both had issues, still they pass that and remain friends. Love them both.

[@LaBlusera10]

I am pretty sure Prince regretted the bad things he's done to Morris ..

[@marygale-manuel5514]

@@LaBlusera10 -NOTTTT😫😣🙄🤔🤨

[@marygale-manuel5514]

@@LaBlusera10 -NO HE DIDNT, TOO INTO HIS SELF, TO CARE ABOUT "THE LITTLE PEOPLE". LET THEM EAT CAKE!!!!!!😣😣🙄😮😮😶😶😑😑🤔🤨😫😫😫😛😛

[@LaBlusera10]

@@marygale-manuel5514 maybe You are Morris .. You know best

[@GiGi-wm9ec]

Vlad ask Morris what was his greatest moment with Prince? - How about asking The Legendary Morris Day what was his greatest moment of HIS life and career

[@MSALL-co8bf]

I thought I was the only one thinking that?

[@GiGi-wm9ec]

@sperrotta91 not trying to separate the two but ask him about him. Its called common courtesy. Is 91' your birth year? If so, then that explains why u said what u said.

[@GiGi-wm9ec]

@@rosiew4260 Duh!!!!

[@peterking4173]

Typical Vlad. Does this with nearly every interview.

[@collinjamesguitar]

To be fair for everyone bitching about this being a prince interview, Morris literally titled his book “ a princely life” LOL there is no conversation about Prince without Morris Day and no conversation about Morris without Prince. End of story.

[@Swissco9665]

I second this,

[@mmafan3]

Real talk.

[@ezstaples6653]

True!

[@thomasmartin-rx2uu]

Prince is the reason Morris is known and he would say that.

[@tellyhennessey5422]

Morris Day Mr Sagittarius ♐... Always the truth teller

[@themoviebrotha1033]

Only Morris Day can still pull off wearing a orange plaid blazer 😎👍🏿

[@CBrown9758]

The Movie Brotha yayyyyyysss.

[@reirei7851]

The Movie Brotha fact

[@themoviebrotha1033]

@@reirei7851 right on Rei REi..If your in Dallas, I want to take you out to dinner 😁

[@reirei7851]

The Movie Brotha lol If I was in Dallas I’d take you up on that! 😉

[@themoviebrotha1033]

@@reirei7851 Cool! Your my type of lady😎👍🏿

[@isabellegiorgis2975]

Rolling Stone fans hating on Prince for looking gay...hmmmm...Mike Jagger is not exactly HeMan.

[@YeekTV_Atlanta]

Exactly

[@lynnhexler-haan3357]

Mick Jagger! Not Mike! Plus, Stones fan's couldn't give a shit.

[@JFmK-sh5nh]

@@lynnhexler-haan3357 Screw you AND Mark Jagger!!

[@sevinatenine4444]

CRAZY THING ABOUT PRINCE,MICHAEL JACKSON AND RICK JAMES IS THEY ALL DIED IN THEIR 50'S.THEY DIDN'T LIVE A LONG LIFE IN THE END,BUT WE'LL NEVER FORGET THEIR TIME ON THIS EARTH.R.I.P. BROTHERS

[@xabun]

38:36 I don't agree with Michael NEEDING QJ/R.Kelly. Stating this alone shows he doesnt know what he's talking about. Prince could play Instruments, yes ... but do you know HOW many people on earth can play several instruments? Does the fact you can play any instrument(s) make you better than Prince OR MJ? No! It takes waaaaay more than just being able to play instruments. Michael Jackson actually also could play instruments, just like Prince wasn't vocal about doing all by himself, Michael never had the urge to show or tell he could play instruments. He could play Piano and drums. He is even credited on several of his songs that he played instruments. But that's not the point. Michael just didn't NEEED to play instruments. He WAS an instrument. He beatboxed a WHOLE fucking song. He had a whole fucking song already on his mind, from rhythm, to melodies, to chorus, to lyrics, everything .. he Beatboxed his songs to the musicians UNTIL MJ was satisfied. And also please remember Michael Always (!) Even on Thriller Co-Produced his albums. On BAD he co-produced and on Dangerous, HIStory, Invincible, too! Most of his songs and almost ALL of his worldwide smash hits like "Billie Jean", "Beat It", "Smooth Criminal", "Who Is It" and the list goes on and on and on and on .. he WROTE, composed, arranged by himself ... VLAD, you really need to research more ... If Michael REALLLY NEEDED Quincy we wouldn't even HAVE Billie Jean or Smooth Criminal today, because Quincy DIDNT LIKE those songs ... imagine that! It was more that Quincy needed MJ Not the other way around. Imagine not putting Billie Jean on the album! Billie Jean did save and change the whole fucking music industry back then. Thriller single-handedly MADE MTV back then. I'm very very sorry to y'all Prince fans, but you cannot compare Prince to MJ. MJ > anybody else. Go on streets nowadays and ask 10 years old if they ever heard of Prince and make them name a song ... and do same with Michael ... and please, do that all around the world. You will see who is bigger ... period. PS; Never again put Prince and MJ on same level. That's just BS.

[@xabun]

@DawgTawkWellington (DTW) lol ... the one inventing his own genre and category is not prince, but MJ .... the word MEGA STAR was invented because of and for MJ. Prince was talented, I'm not takint that away from him. But saying Prince was highly creative and driven while comparing him to MJ is just silly and shows you dont know what youre talking about. MJ made music and since the age of 7 and sold more albums than anybody on this planet before him. MJ is better in all categorys. Be it singing, dancing, choreographing, writing songs, making music videos. just anything. Prince could play instruments .. WOW ... dude, playin an instrument is no special thing. Every fucking Rockband plays instruments ... doesnt mean theyre good musicians ...

[@drsupreme1971]

@DawgTawkWellington (DTW) Thank you couldnt of said it better and also what u said only scratched the surface...Prince extended his talents to producing several artists,groups,and wrote for numerous renowned artists aswell..Michael is pretty much like McDonald's which is simple and made for everyone 5-99 age and Prince was like a 5 star restaurant that was for adults with exquisite tastes.

[@nuwavegurl]

I lived through the era when they both ruled the world and this compare and contrast between them done by folks who has to make everything out of a competition, is just silly and pointless. They BOTH were equally phenomenal. Michael didn't need QJ and Prince didn't need the instruments. God gave them the instruments and the talent and they shared them with world, just as they were called to do. It doesn't matter who or what they utilized to share their vision, the point is their work ethic and gifts were incomparable at the time. Michael was more than an entertainer and Prince was more than a multi instrumentalist. They were both one of a kind geniuses, so let's just leave it at that.

[@lelelew2735]

@@nuwavegurl I disagree only because prince did need his instruments his songs weren't that great what made the songs were the amazing guitar solos.

[@lelelew2735]

@@drsupreme1971 mj wrote songs for other people as well and was just as talented. Alot of musicians just were jealous of mj because they couldnt figure out how he made such amazing sounds without fully being a musician. He was the instrument prince needed his guitar. Plus mjs songs in my opinion lyrically and musically were better. Which is why hes receive by everyone mj was so big that people look at him as one dememtional because he was so extraordinary in every field he was in such an amazing dancer people forget he had a 5 octave range,so great at performing people forget he knew how to beatbox melodies and wrote his own number 1 hits.

[@stevedavis7451]

You know he`s wearing a pair of Stacy Adams!

[@KingIzKash]

Lol I can see that

[@jofreeman9517]

You know it!!

[@lovelyapples7708]

FACTS!!

[@MSALL-co8bf]

Because he is C.O.O.L

[@wasteland70]

I am wearing a pair of Stacy Adams wathching this!

[@oddmodd1]

Morris Day..., the original king of swag.

[@ayeflippum]

*oddmodd* I wouldn't say "original".

[@schoicefarkasdi]

Just a few days after Prince's death, my daughter, a flight attendant, had gotten a Prince symbol tattoo on her ankle and when Morris Day was on her flight, as he was deplaning, she showed it to him and he hugged her and told her that it was REALLY COOL and he also took pics with them.... Such a warm and approachable man!

[@Taino871]

SO COOL! , My wife was visiting Brazil for work she took our three daughters, My eldest daughter was and still is a music nut. She looked at folks as she was walking down the aisle and Jimmy Jam was in First Class. She politely asked may I take a picture..... This Monster of generosity took the camera at the time ( Not a darn iPhone) and shot maybe 7 pictures and my daughter had no idea the fellow that was sitting with him was Terry Lewis until we developed the film and I said Baby that’s Terry! One of the nicest men she ever met. She follows his Career to this day. The man was very nice to a gawky sweet kid from New Jersey. She never forgets this.

[@lovelysosweet8386]

❤

[@bryansarracino8623]

That’s totally cool. He seems like such a great cat in this interview. His book was amazing too.

[@mikesworldduh]

That's awesome

[@tracylynnedgar5788]

💜

[@ogyaherd9667]

MORRIS DAY in purple rain trying to talk to Appollonia: "...either somebody put something in my drink or you the finest..." has got to be the coolest singular player moment in time!

[@ckkeidis3585]

A TRUE LEGEND... GOTTA RESPECT HIS "COOL"

[@CBrown9758]

Ck Keidis gotta!

[@Saveyourbs]

LEGEND!

[@cashtaylor9804]

Morris is still the coolest dude! He seems to be unbelievably truthful too. No need to make up stuff about Prince as he's had a amazing life himself... I wish Vladimir would've asked Morris more about himself rather all the questions about Prince. Morris is STILL the man😎

[@kikig463]

I agree. At times, I felt the interviewer bulldozed right through one question to the next. He really missed some golden opportunities to follow up and dig deeper with Mr. Day. Mr. Day is an absolute class act, an amazing musician, and a very talented entertainer. Thank you for sharing some of your experiences!

[@therealog989]

Hello my name is Vlad. I know nothing about the history of you guys.

[@bigwrdzable]

His book is , AMAZING!!! If anyone enjoyed this interview, the book is like "CRACK!" Can't put it down!!!

[@cherylwalker4610]

You

[@DW-Blanco]

Morris Day what a class act purple rain the movie wouldn't have been as great as it was without Morris Day and the Time and that's a fact love his music and his style he's a bad motha no doubt.

[@chica4530]

Please the movie was totally about the music. None of them could really act except the "father" role. That movie would have done fine with Morris, it was ALL about the music.

[@youlandaanderson5111]

RIP to my mom and she thought Morris Day was cool. He was the break out star in purple Rain

[@TheFoodieCutie]

I just wish Morris Day saw a better financial windfall, sounds like he could have been treated financially better.

[@meishaholmes4283]

Facts💯💯💯

[@darhyllacy3671]

Prince definitely had a cut throat side to him.

[@tonym2513]

You could buy his book if you’re honestly worried about it. That is sort of why he did this interview.

[@kylechristian7232]

True but if he saw that Windfall back then during his drug use he probably would have been dead Prince ironically may have done him a favor

[@armany02]

Exactly my thought! He deserved better.

[@LisaLisaAtl]

I love how Morris has obviously been hurt by Prince, but Morris still speaks so very highly of Prince.

[@chelsearogers1289]

Morris been low key dissing Prince Throughout these interviews. Ya'll really think people would care about Morris Memoir without the mention of Prince?

[@phade2blaq]

I don't think he's hurt but I do think he feels betrayed considering these guys have been friends since childhood and I am sure Morris thought when he put The Time together that Prince would let those guys write and produce for themselves which never happened. Prince was a talented guy no doubt but as a friend, he wasn't very good to Morris. Vanity told a story that the reason she broke up with him was because of his controlling nature and she didn't like it and told Prince that but he wouldn't change so he ran her off as well.

[@lwmson]

I'm sure he's still a bit angry about certain things, and, assuming he's telling the truth, Prince did shit on him on a few occasions. But the fact is that had it not been for Prince, Morris would have never become a star and achieved success in the music industry. Had it not been for Prince, he probably would have spent the rest of his life working in that Montgomery Ward store in Gaithersburg, MD.

[@TRACEWORLD2]

Morris became too reliant on Prince. Prince gave him his start which should have been enough. I mean look at Jam and Lewis--they knew what time it was

[@lwmson]

@@TRACEWORLD2 Great point!

[@ibetired]

I hope to be as fly as Morris Day when I'm his age! Cool✌🏽

[@Stevenc1970]

You need to hire a sidekick right now then... so you can tell him “Dave, bring me a mirror. Ain’t nobody bad ...like me”

[@ginaarmstrong1388]

@@Stevenc1970 Good one! But he still Got It!!💘

[@onesong2001]

You need a cook. Gino Scraggagachi or something.

[@lloydbishun43]

Man relatively twice as old as Terrence Howard, and relatively as good looking as Terrence?!!!!!!!!!! And much cooler.

[@jacb630]

Kevin Lambert facts!

[@goldiesincity8005]

You can tell that there was way more untold stories and tension between Morris Day and Prince , he just didn't wanna get into all the sticky details and maybe also out of respect because Prince has passed.

[@SatoshiZulu]

All Light Skin brothers should thank this Brother. He was the reason they got all that shine back in the 80s day! The originator! Lol🤣🤪I'm just messing ...I'm a cocoa brown brother but got love for all my brothers!💪🤜🤛

[@markwilliams4127]

United Sovereign Free Nation I thought it was the Stacey Adams and fly suits!

[@SatoshiZulu]

@@markwilliams4127 lmao that too Mark!

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Real player.

[@PoliticalFunk007]

Not completely true ...

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

@@PoliticalFunk007 Al b Sure?.lol

[@benjaminstevens4824]

Damn who's interview was this Prince or Morris Days. Vlad didnt give him his just due. Prince is a icon but Morris Daye is a legend in his own right. Vlad should've shown him more respect

[@douglas506]

MORRIS IS TALKING ABOUT HIS BOOK AND HIS LATE FRIEND PRINCE. DONT WORRY MORRIS WILL HAVE HIS TIME!

[@JustAThought155]

Benjamin Stevens, I agree ONE HUNDRED PERCENT!!!! Man! Too ouch! However, Morris handled it well. But I thought the interview was billed as Morris Day being interviewed, solely. Yet, I guess, this is Morris’s opinion on Prince and Rick James and other musicians.

[@twistoffate4791]

I am glad Morris Day got his opportunity to tell his side of the Prince & Morris story. I never knew how crappy Prince had dealt Morris until now.

[@woodsoncircle]

I'm 50. Always been a fan of The Time, Morris Day, Prince, Jellybean etc .. old school cats who could actually WRITE, SING, and play music. Real musicians. Morris a legend in the game. Thanks for the interview ... my man has aged well.

[@dannailhagans8954]

True indeed. Morris is the apitomy of COOL. I wish he had included more stories of his early times hanging out with Prince.

[@alexandradillard2077]

@@dannailhagans8954 I'm going to buy his book. I'm hoping he will reveal all of this in detail.

[@marygale-manuel5514]

@@alexandradillard2077 -ME TOO😁😁😁

[@trentdawg2832]

I feel ya......my wife says I'm old, at 42 and that's all I bump is this old school shit.....I hate modern noise pollution

[@donjuan8124]

Music is dead now

[@patrickhutchings566]

Why does Vladimir keep asking this musical legend questions about another artist? Disappointed VLADTV

[@marywilliams6912]

I agree it was a little over the top about Prince both great both legends but I thought it would be more about Morris

[@DJRitty]

cuz he sucks lol he's a guy who's getting off on being the guy who interviews people as opposed to just being in awe of interviewing THESE PEOPLE... He's got no insight and it's mostly tabloidy and heresay...he responds with "Okay." and "Oh, Absolutely." Dull stuff and - omfg he just did the "Ok" things again... I'm outtie. F this lol

[@otiscarter1356]

Why Don’t You Purify Yourself In the Waters of Lake Minnetonka

[@KimJohnson-jd9vj]

@@otiscarter1356 LOL

[@euftisemery9754]

Exactly!

[@babydoll5052]

Both "Prince" and "Michael Jackson" were so great, because they were shrewd and perfectionist!

[@zvenx]

I think this is the best Prince Related Interview I have ever seen. Truthful, not gushy, seems very keeping-it-real vibe.. Thank you

[@heyychi]

Yup

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

We love Prince, but can we get a bit more of a Morris Day interview?

[@Abstract444]

Facts

[@doobie1081]

I totally agree, i do like prince. But, i am a fan of Morris Day as well and was hoping to hear more about him

[@alondathomas293]

@@Oxygen257: This interview was about him and Prince, since Prince practically started Morris Day's career. He still has a nice voice---I grew up liking the Time just as much as Prince, and he was the funniest thing in Purple Rain, for real. And he was a sharp dresser, too. Cool to see that he's still around and performing. I had no idea he knew Prince before he was famous, so that's something new I learned.

[@kjackson633]

MoonLightOnWater AGREED. Damn, MD had a couple of really good solo albums the interviewer had no real clue of.

[@tonybrady5358]

Would of been a much shorter interview

[@mrtoles8692]

The Time is an example of "everything happens as it should" Jam & Lewis fired (freed) become the greatest producers of all time, Jesse Johnson had a stellar solo career, Morris Day solo career and acting, Monte & Jellybean became great producers among other things, Jerome did some acting, contributed to The Time' s stage presence as well as production things but image for a moment if they took the lesser road and complained about everything where would they be???

[@kneenee71]

It’s weird seeing Morris Day speak like a regular person. I don’t know why I thought he talked just like his character in Purple Rain. 😂

[@mactherealestateman]

That's a testament to his acting chops.

[@easycomeeasygo7541]

Lol, I was thinking the same thing 👍

[@JohnJohn-do2oj]

lol, that was part of his stage gimmick.

[@colossus112785]

His voice reminds me of Eazy-E's

[@wrldonwill]

Whaaa Haaaaaa!

[@daliscar]

Morris Day is a good storyteller and very entertaining to listen too, good sense of humor and down to earth

[@caligirlNita94803]

First time I heard a person say 'Clout' was by Morris Day in Graffiti Bridge. This man is everything.

[@MoneyOverFame]

Will all due respect to Morris, I’m sure he gets tired answering Prince questions all day.

[@alexmighty9004]

Most of his success is because of Prince. He wouldn't of titled his book that way. Also, I think he has no problems with telling folks how cold Prince could be.

[@imaij1]

It doesn't get any bigger than Prince. You can't even expect to be NOT asked questions about stuff like that if you were fortunate enough to have known him. Prince created an entire genre when nobody else had even heard about who he was. All these guys moved and shaked as a result of that genre. It is the sole reason many of them are who they are. They are inseparable in history and legends in their own right because of it.. Prince's story is their story. Even moreso now that he Rest in Peace and these guys are still here. It is what it is.

[@markbrown6066]

Depends on who is asking the questions 🤔

[@gregorygriffin6341]

TOP 5 TIME JOINTS: 1. COOL 2. JUNGLE LOVE 3. GIGALOS GET LONELY TOO 4. 777 9311 5. JERK OUT **PRODUCED BY MORRIS DAY & JAMIE STARR**

[@misslady2236]

gregory griffin ... Girl

[@tammya9885]

Get it up Girl Wild and Loose

[@tammya9885]

Oh. And The Stick and The Walk. It's hard to narrow it down to five, but I did not like The Bird and Jerk Out.

[@bdscavenger]

it's weird i only like 2 songs by the time 777 & gigalos, but i still went to see them in concert

[@jonathanhanser5914]

Walk yr body was fun

[@mellaneyschley9312]

This is a true legend with or without Prince. I know Prince created this band but, they had their own style. Just cool and classic. He brought something out of them. The Time has some classic timeless albums

[@michaelmitchell5098]

Only 3 or 4 but they are all priceless!!

[@angelar.2088]

I grew up jamming to his music . They had the late 70's - 1980's locked especially in the south . All you ever heard was Prince , Michael and The time with a splash of Roger Troutman , Gap band , Luther , Atlantic Starr , Midnight Starr , New Edition , Funkadelic and Stacey Lattisaw . Who ever heard the song " Magic man " ? The best time ever !!! 🎼😉

[@jayechamo9260]

I Grew up in the 90's and everything you wrote is pure facts!!! Till this day Charlie Wilson is my favorite live singer....

[@mastag5717]

Don't forget Rick James!😀👍

[@chermainebigby5238]

Hell yeah man I miss those days

[@chermainebigby5238]

@@mastag5717 Can't forget about my main man Rick

[@mastag5717]

@@chermainebigby5238 I agree, you got good taste😉

[@naomilopez7802]

LOVE MORRIS DAY AND THE TIME. I'm sad that Prince didn't treat them right when it came to the money. I'm glad that they still do shows. God bless them!!!

[@motafov]

what an articulate well spoken individual, never mind the musical talent... prince's frankenstein or not, morris day epitomizes and personifies "cool" !

[@REM977]

Great interview. Morris seems very down to earth and rather likeable.

[@joechambers09]

Morris day is music royalty and I grew up listening to this guy..one of the coolest brothas alive...love this guy

[@theflip650]

Joseph Chambers u ain’t lying, he cool 😎✌️

[@jayskywalker5049]

COOLEST FRONT MAN EVER!!!!!!

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

Joseph Chambers man but he does act so jackass.

[@941lowelife2]

You ain't got to go home but u got to get the hell out of here😀

[@barbaramclendon6405]

He seems truthful, sincere and very real.

[@ciadella1971]

Morris sounds like such a down to earth, level headed cat. Most drummers are cool people. He brought so much to the Purple Rain movie. He was so funny. Lots of personality.

[@firebythewater4477]

The movie wouldn't have been the same without Morris!

[@3ver4fter53]

Great to see you Morris, you're humble and fun and true to yourself. And you're no joke to listen to. Long life to you, man, and keep on bringing the funk :)

[@agochoa]

The Time is a natural treasure. I love them.

[@9311jordan]

I got into Prince because of the Time. Prince always said that the time was always just him and Morris. That's why he objected to them using the name later. He was a dick, but he had his reasons. I don't understand how you could be religious yet treat your friends like dirt.

[@vincentbradford4474]

Cruel and claim Christian.. hmmm sounds about right!

[@vincentbradford4474]

Cruel and claim Christian.. hmmm sounds about right!

[@hichcoc]

Totally agree...He talked about the industry treating him like a slave but yet does the same thing to his so-called friends which helped him make his money. H~

[@joshuatree9845]

Goes hand in hand. That's the difference between just religion and a real relationship God .

[@RandyStoker1964]

The Jehovah witness religion is completely different from Christianity. I have researched the Jehovah witness religion extensively because one of my lifelong friends became a Jehovah witness and will no longer talk to me because I am Christian. Not only is it sad, it’s heartbreaking. 😢😢😢 if any of you decide to research the Jehovah witness religion for yourself, I think you will find it quite surprising what they believe.

[@reirei7851]

If you look up cool in a dictionary...bam! Morris Days pic!

[@tazhaitiancanes6731]

#FACTS

[@angelawilliams4483]

Yes👍🏽

[@r.d.wright1426]

Legendary artist to interview but not enough about Morris Day too much Prince talk, I get it but come on.

[@debbiemeasel9354]

I love Morris Day! It’s refreshing seeing he really is a classy guy. Loved the interview Morris.

[@duckcox]

Morris Day is impressive! He deserved better compensation for his efforts.

“The Bird” is the most underrated songs of all time.

[@laraoneal7284]

Morris looks fantastic and more handsome than ever. 💕💕💕

[@ropodope]

Morris Day is kind, sensitive, thought-provoking, and is quite an articulate good looking man with his own unique sense of style and class. I love hearing him in the long-form interview. Great stuff!

[@eddieliverman861]

No matter what went with on, he in this video did not trash Prince.

[@barneez1]

Morris Day is as cool as they come

[@WhineyOne]

Morris Day did an amazing job acting in Purple Rain in my opinion. He was definitely a natural. Very talented.

[@mmafan3]

Real talk. I'm gonna take it further and say he stole chunks of the movie

[@DeTriniJam]

Well he was playing himself so it couldn't have been that difficult for him to get into a character all his own

[@WhineyOne]

@@DeTriniJam there was still a script he had to follow. It's not like he wrote his lines.

[@DeTriniJam]

@@WhineyOne But he did tho lol, you must didn't watch this whole interview because plainly states that he and Jerome both rewrote their lines in the script to make it feel and sound like its really how they would've said it. That's closer to improvisation then it is to following lines in a script, in my opinion.

[@DeTriniJam]

@@mmafan3 That's how the movie was meant to be that's what you call a protagonist and antagonist, he was the day to Prince night. his parts in the film were personally my favorites (next to the lake minnetonka scene of course lol)

[@lwmson]

Prince's problem was that he had Napoleon complex. His short stature made him a total control freak, imperious and dominating. That was why he refused to appear in the "We Are the World" video. Despite his BS about being "too shy" to appear with the other stars, the truth was that because Quincy Jones produced the song and Michael and Lionel wrote it, he wasn't going to be part of a project where he was going to be a subordinate.

[@chelsearogers1289]

I am glad Prince separated himself from those haters. Despite all their fame success and Accolades, they were all jealous of Prince Unique talent.

[@lwmson]

@@chelsearogers1289 Nah, I don't think any of those celebs in that video hated or were jealous of Prince. Actually, it wasn't them, but rather the general public who was disappointed that he didn't appear in that video.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Lol,Truth

[@skyesocialmedia8769]

My Mom meet Prince & called him Roger at a Studio, cause my Step Dad knew his father & she showed him my picture, I was 15urs old & he couldn't believe that I was into him & went to his concert. She said that he didn't say a word when he saw my picture, just smiled.****

[@theperfectescape5785]

Wow that was mean

[@aprilwest1883]

Not just anyone can post what you posted. Cool Post.!!!

[@rufuscrowder1309]

Well... I saw Prince when he was on tour in Houston, Texas many years ago when his Soft and Wet single was a hit song. Rick James was the headliner and the concert to go to at that time. Prince was the opener with Bootsy's Rubber Band coming on second!! Imagine that today??? Prince, Bootsy, and Rick James on one show!!! Concerts were soooo good back then and were affordable. Prince was not received well at all at this show. Everyone was aghast at the attire that he and his band wore. Andre Cymone had on see through pants, Dez had on rock garb, and Prince was dressed like...Prince. No one knew what to think of them at that time. Only Soft & Wet was familiar to the crowd and the rest of his set people were booing loudly and chanting We Want Rick (Rick James) especially when he started singing Still Waiting. My friends and I loved Prince even at that early age. A superstar in the making...

[@profunkproductions]

Hopefully next time we'll get a "Morris Day" interview...

[@pinkcashmere573]

James Miller yeah. What he really wanted was to interview Prince

[@easycomeeasygo7541]

Lol, seriously...

[@cheboy]

Nope, Luckily we got this one .

[@murphdrag2100]

Prince's name is on his book. Of course he's gonna ask about Prince

[@KingCooper06]

Yea he spent this whole interview looking for a prince story to make one of his "mini" interview clips go viral

[@colossus112785]

Vlad I would love to see u interview more of Prince's proteges like Jill Jones, Dez Dickerson, Lisa & Wendy, Andre Cymone etc

[@colossus112785]

@J Crash Yes I wish he would've stayed in the band longer I mean no disrespect to Wendy she's a good guitar player too but Dez takes the cake I love his solo on Little Red Corvette

[@bobbililly3832]

Andre Cymone, PLEASE.

[@colossus112785]

@J Crash Yea I know I think it was around after the 1999 tour Dez was Prince's right hand man

[@colossus112785]

@J Crash I'm never gonna get tired of these Prince stories

[@cheboy]

what twan said!

[@bambilackner]

Michael wrote songs too, he did his own choreography, the only thing he didn’t do was play a lot of instruments. Almost every song mike did was a top hit. Michael brought all races together, people in tribes living in the jungle knew who Michael was, Michael was loved on every continent. Sorry prince was good but Michael was outstanding. It’s the truth.

[@chasehadley5230]

Facts

[@Bob-eo6uh]

Mike wrote and produced most of his songs too. And He didn’t need no damn R Kelly. R Kelly only wrote ONE HIT for Mike. People just think he moonwalked and hee hee’d all day

[@Katherine24246]

You can't say he didn't need Quincy Jones.

[@Bob-eo6uh]

Katherine He did but not as much as y’all make it seem. MJ had a hand in every track he ever recorded

[@righteouslioncomedian1069]

@@Katherine24246 Quincy definitely crafted three consecutive seminal, influential albums for MJ. But any artist that attracts a producer of Quincy's magnetude is destined to be what they become regardless.

[@linked2you371]

Bob.. it depends on what album you are talkin about when he did off the wall he may be only wrote three songs on that album. Yes as he evolved and did Thriller he probably wrote more songs but it was Quincy Jones who was instrumental in helping him to transition from a childhood star to a man and Megastar in the music industry which is not that easy. In my opinion Michael should have stayed with Quincy at least to produce half of his albums

[@Bob-eo6uh]

@@linked2you371 He didn’t have to stay with Quincy. His next 3 albums after Quincy still had and sold millions. Even Invincible went double platinum with NO promo or tour. Let’s be real, Mike’s change in appearance and those allegations are what hindered his success in the 90’s and 2000’s

[@meishaholmes4283]

70 Million box office $50,000 on top of having to pay your band 🤔 talking about greed and b.s hell to the Nah as much as I Love Prince we definitely would have been in the Court house 💯ish Morris day help make the movie what it was...

[@omniarchangel5227]

Meisha Holmes That’s a Warner Brothers issue not a Prince issue. You don’t know shit. Prince didn’t even own the movie and Warner’s Bro’s took home the big bank and not Prince.

[@leolightening]

One of my favourite interviews ever. Another music industry / artist history journalistic gem.

[@laraoneal7284]

Love Morris. He was so cool 😎 when he sang . He had a sarcastic swag to him which I just loved. A real original.

[@dazeja]

The whole Jehovah Witness thing was Larry Graham's doing. I remember in interviews Prince couldn't even describe what religion he was in and would pass the mic to Larry to describe it. That was the only time that I sensed that he wasn't in control and was following behind someone. It's weird that you would call up old friends and say we can't work together unless you join my religion.,That is def. coming form somewhere else, because he didn't do that later in his life. I bet Larry told him that he had to that with Morris.

[@marig6184]

JW can only hang with their own unless they are working on making converts.

[@Drjackdempsey9644]

Morris Day is down to earth. I met him and Prince and Larry Graham the same night. Prince never said a word, Larry was cool, but Morris was super cool. Larry actually gave me some bass strings that he actually used and signed my GCS C.D. MGM Las Vegas at Studio 54 in none other than 1999. My best friend actually got to talk to Prince for a few minutes which was incredible. What a show!

[@calvinbuckley9078]

This dude was one hell of a entertainer

[@sowhatdude1]

.. What a nice guy, seems really down to earth and good people.

[@fredericktowns458]

Great interview...Morris Day is still sharp!!!!

[@donwon6825]

Morris Day a Legend . Rock the hell out of the concerts I must say it was a great to see Morris & prince @ Coachella Fest.. totally Legends

[@leanderferebee504]

1981, seen prince,Roger and Zapp, The Time in Hampton Va. One of the baddest concerts I ever seen

[@patrickmacon9059]

I've seen the same concert and Rick James came too Rick James was the Headliner every time here in Jacksonville

[@TheSteveSteele]

Because Prince didn’t do interviews, Morris was doing all of the David Letterman late night talk shows for Purple Rain PR. He was as famous as Prince as far as pop culture for that short time. Plus, he and Jerome stole the movie, IMO.

[@LoriDitchfield]

I agree! Without Morris and Jerome's comedic timing, the only things that would have made Purple Rain watchable, were the musical performances.

[@6yvonne]

Purple Rain wasn't a movie about Prince. It was a buddy movie detailing the adventures of Morris Day and Jerome Benton

[@omniarchangel5227]

The movie was hot because of the music.

[@onesong2001]

Morris and Jerrome only stole the movie for people who aren't into music.

[@TheSteveSteele]

onesong2001 Not true. I’m a life long musician. But it was their natural sense of humor that counterbalances Prince’s more serious moments in the movie. Of course the entire movie was great. The live music scenes. Apollonia jumping into the lake. Prince finding his father’s music. Contrast it to Prince’s attempt at humor in Under the Cherry Moon and it becomes apparent how important comedic relief is in any movie, regardless of the great soundtrack.

[@richardmccoy5539]

Morris day and The Time I liked Jungle Love and The Bird that's all they had. I played the hell out that album in 1984. Then in 1985 Morris day came out with Color of success love it. That's when Morris day started going downhill the next album wasn't so hot. Hell I didn't even know it was out. Then a little later The Time put out a song Jerk Out it was cool. But that was pretty much it for The Time and Morris Day. When Prince was hot that's when The Time was hot. Morris day and Jerome they were awesome together in the movie Purple Rain. Morris day in this interview Prince basically shit on Morris day and The Time. That's messed up!

[@mikimiki6202]

Listen to gigolos get lonely too, before the songs you mention in 1983

[@dumisa7]

BIG UP MORRIS DAY!!! What a gracious dude!

[@markcrisp7315]

Morris is a solid drummer too he started out as drummer & it shows when he lays down a groove 🎼🥁☮️

[@blakkat4126]

Morris Day seems like a pretty cool guy. Honest, articulate and you can tell he really enjoyed the times he had with Prince .

[@original1146]

Prince gave Morris everything. He took him from behind his drum kit (he was originally supposed to be the drummer), gave him his personae, instructions on how to rock that, gave him all the songs and the rest is a wrap. Morris was so stressed out about being thrust in front as the singer that Prince literally told him to just "be coo'".

[@kelleygermroth5065]

Right!!

[@mikimiki6202]

He wouldn't allow him to do much, so

[@nome5123]

Well Morris you are part of the Funk Music Legacy, The Time has been from the get go. Your path matters you are in the lineage and i''m so happy that you are well and things have worked out. Hell I thought all you guys were Prince acting and in the 80's you kinda had to be, but you and Andre are real brothas and I appreciate that. What I would give to hear one of those cassette tapes of the three of you rehearsing and jamming, man. You guys really put together your own brand and it WORKED.

[@ameni27]

Actually wish the interview would have been focused on MD and the Time vs Prince , barely mentioned The Color of Success album ..... The Time needs a bio pic

[@eddieliverman861]

Absolutely! Very professional! Love Morris Day!

[@willysweetwonkajoe1432]

Morris: "CAN I GET SOME REIMBURSEMENT FOR MY EXPENSES"? Prince Representative: "UH YEAH ABOUT THAT, PRINCE SAYS NO" 🤣😂

[@BlakeGildaphish76]

i spent a large part of my childhood believing that Morris and Prince were related.

[@hummiddollaz]

I thought they were cousins.

[@Msboochie2]

Don’t feel bad my big sister had me convinced that, Prince and El Debarge were brothers. I believed her, and told everyone at school. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I thought I read they were cousins

[@lateshiachilds3640]

@@Msboochie2 haha....oh no

[@donwilliams9206]

@Wadjet Wasn't self hate. He created controversy and a persona which worked well for his popularity and crossing over to a white audience. A smart move that was done back in that day which was ahead of it's time. He was a man with much confidence with the exception of his height. That's why he wore high heel boots.

[@MyHandle4455]

Great book. I finished it in one day. Highly recommend it. I’ve had Prince, The Time, Vanity 6 and Sheila E playing nonstop on my IPhone since.

[@MarkPeaceThomas]

Always interesting to hear the "inner workings" of the entertainment industry. Morris Day appears to be down-to-earth and real. Awesome.

[@stevewoodson4635]

Always and forever that one

[@superb2320]

A class Act! He represents a special time in my life with his music. Great memories!

[@sarahthomas2303]

Prince didn't need a Quincy Jones. But like James Brown, he was controlling of his band and didn't give them the credit they deserved for their musical input.

[@christiansoldier77]

Sarah Thomas Obviously he did need a Quincy Jones because he was never as successful as Michael

[@charlielovato727]

Morris is still the coolest cast out there. I remember listening to his stuff on cassette. Oh ya. That jacket is the shit. Much love bro.

[@stevewoodson4635]

Texas University colors Anyway

[@mmafan3]

It's great that Prince's people are keeping his memory alive 🙏🏽🙏🏽👑👑