Morris Day on Why Prince Tried to Stop Him from Performing ‘The Bird’ Dance

Morris Day tells the “Jennifer Hudson Show” audience about how he became a drummer in Prince’s band. The music icon recalls coming up with their famous dance moves and chats about releasing his final record.
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[@kiyattahaaliyah9475]

Black really don't crack, Morris Day looks soo great, still looks younger and clean as always🤎🤎💫

[@kayd9244]

These young men need to look at him because they be having dirty nails.. I can't stand it! 😒

[@Baja2424]

A lot of work done

[@YOUPEOPLE-h5n]

@@Baja2424 Like what? Cuz I don't see it Chile! Stop yo criticizing 👀🙄😎 He looks GOOD!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheJoaniejoancansew]

Good black don't crack

[@eugenemotes9921]

Morris Day ain't black, he's Light Skin, with White Ethnicity, like most people of color have

[@handsomeblackman255]

He always gives Prince his recognition in his career.

[@Big_Island_Boi]

How could he NOT?

[@tano9905]

@@Big_Island_Boi Easy the man is dead he could downplay his role but he doesn't he keeps his legend alive while being his own.

[@mikebluet]

This man always looks clean!!!

[@feleciagrasty3880]

The older he gets the handsome he gets!

[@Jbaxter85]

He haven't aged a bit, still clean dressed

[@garyscott9364]

I have never seen him in any picture or anything looking nothing but 💯.

[@bakihanma644]

C-O-O-L

[@ascendingbeauty7781]

This man is beautiful! He's aging so gracefully!

[@thegoogleplus1791]

@Ian McShane And how would you know do you live with Morris Day? are you a stalker.

[@natrlchallenge]

I wonder what diet he is on? That man hasn't aged at all!

[@natrlchallenge]

@Jacob Sonofshem not always. This man is aging backwards!😂

[@supersteviewonderful]

@@thegoogleplus1791 you're kidding right? you need to be around him to see that his hair is dyed?

[@heydeanie]

He is actually looks better now then in purple rain

[@poohbearvideos779]

Love Morris Day! We saw him in concert here in San Diego back in 2015. After the show he was staying in the same hotel we were. My husband saw him in the lobby and he was so friendly. Morris even waited for my husband to go and get me so we can take a picture with him. How awesome is that? He's humble and a sweetheart! Love you Morris!

[@ernestsmothers8355]

What an awesome story, i missed out on Prince i hope i can see the time live before it's to late

[@MiaFantastic]

Thats wild. I do know he lived there for many years. He is quite a friendly and honest person.

[@MrEmanwon]

3808 El Cajon Blvd

[@dxwallace55]

I saw the Time in Rockford Illinois back in when their first song like "Get It Up" were out. Great Times......

[@gentrydaniels]

@@dxwallace55 Actually it was Prince's song but I get what you mean.

[@abriana3121]

Morris Day is a legend and we love him😎💜

[@LD__]

💯

[@cynthiagipson8039]

He on porn hub with kirk Franklin they beating off in skeetin

[@flyinghow]

Yes we do!

[@Jbaxter85]

Well said 👍😊

[@scooteranthony6297]

Love Morris Day. He nearly stole the show in Purple Rain. I can still recite nearly everyone of his lines.. Hysterical. "In my bedroom.. I have a brass waterbed" . LOL

[@DK-qj7cr]

“What’s the password onion head?!” 😩😩😂🤣☝🏽

[@scooteranthony6297]

@@DK-qj7cr Yes 😎

[@crystalscott9948]

This man is still fine! Aged gracefully ❤❤❤

[@ashajeremiahqw8775]

Yes he looks better older

[@thealchemist333]

Love Morris Day! I loved Prince, Andre, Jesse, Jerome, Vanity, Sheila E, all of them! They had the 80's on lock. I've never seen any other performers as sexy, cool, entertaining and unique as them. They were pure magic✨✨✨✨

[@demetriusgreen4174]

What an era!!!!!!

[@racheller]

Wish I wasn't a baby back then!

[@heydeanie]

Jerome💕 mmm mmm mmmmmmm

[@LeileeBaker805]

Best Era!

[@RaineW]

Guess you missed Terence Trent D’Arby. He is still releasing music under his current name Sananda Maitreya.

[@metropcs1658]

I love Morris! He looks amazing!

[@jamillahbrooks597]

Dang he looks GOOD!!

[@trienasee2136]

He looks Great. Good to see a musician who has taken care of himself WELL after so many years. He looks probaly half his age.

[@JulyMoon82]

Morris Day is a class act. You can see his influence, along with the influences of everyone involved with Morris and Prince at the time. They created timeless music and style.

[@mightyjoe437]

Bruno Mars

[@kandacepatterson7965]

Yes he is CLASSY!!

[@alohawg]

His solo album Color of success was highly underrated. I still jam to it occassionaly 37 years and running.

[@LD__]

💯

[@boot_leg_ramen_noodle]

FACTS !!!

[@mangadolo]

I was a 4th grader but was so into funk/soul I went to the check out “Color of Success” from my local Milpitas, CA library! 😃✊🏽💥🫡

[@lornawest47]

I love that song it's on my playlist

[@chrismilton3895]

Don't wait for me!!

[@TonyaJones0788]

He does not age! Still looks good as ever. This is what longevity looks like!🙌🏽🙌🏽😘🎊

[@MyKeeP81]

happiness and hair dye will do that

[@supersteviewonderful]

that's what hair dye will do.

[@chrystal0411]

​@@supersteviewonderful True But, there's so much that dye can do. There is much to be said about good genes and taking good care of yourself, skin included.😉

[@karlagarcia7887]

He is ageless and the music is timeless!

[@noelthomas7849]

That's why they call him The Time..Lol

[@karlagarcia7887]

@@noelthomas7849 lol

[@swiftkarma4436]

Morris Day still got it. He looks great. That signature smile.

[@MarcG7424]

Morris is the bar there aren't many front men as charismatic as he is 🎶 Ain't nobody bad like him 🎶

[@allentrice1547]

He's Morris Day! He's a smooth talker! 😃👍⭐✨

[@jonathanblack99]

KNOW THAT'S RIGHT...

[@claudiajohnson1624]

He still looks absolutely amazing. He brought back so many memories. Awesome interview.👍🏽😎

[@pierre459]

Love me some Morris Day and The Time!! I miss that whole genre of music. Prince was a genius!!

[@onelove81568]

Yes Indeed When Prince broke out we were astonished Then Morris Day And Time Broke out And Blew Us Away

[@chippy7745]

@@onelove81568 ….Prince blew me away a little more than Morris but I love Morris too.

[@allthingsnu4673]

Love to Morris Day. He's a smart and classy guy. I've really enjoyed listening to his interviews that I've been able to find on video. Thank you, Morris, for all of the years of music and entertainment!

[@Fa_Qx2]

Smart???...😀😀😀😀...Just ask Warner Bros!

[@jeanine945]

Morris is fine at 60 woo ❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@timothylawson3262]

More like 64.

[@deborahpatterson7692]

There’s his side and we won’t ever know PRINCE’s side. Rest easy Prince, rest easy. You were a great performer.

[@Dynamo001]

Morris looks like he's taking care of himself. Good to see him.

[@CulturalBackgroundsStudyBible]

Morris is definitely gem! Good childhood memories listening to him as a kid in Chicago. 🤍❤️‍🔥🖤

[@dustyroze150]

Mo Day maybe born in Illinois but he waz raised in Minnesota Midwest tha best!🎵

[@likeisaidjenkins3689]

Yup. He was born in Springfield and Jesse Johnson was born in Rock Island. Representing Illinois!

[@imoses]

Same here Jennie. Chi loved The Time.

[@honesty2476]

Girrrl and he hasn’t aged one bit!🙌🏾

[@DeeCristal]

@@honesty2476 FrFr, he needs to bottle whatever he's doing and selling it to the public! He looks exactly the same!

[@risingphenoix9292]

Fine, suave, and sophisticated. Yes sir Mr. Morris! 🥰😍

[@NicoWardMusic]

Mr. Morris Day a living legend!

[@ginagraham2873]

This man has aged like fine wine. He looks more handsome the older he gets. My favorite Morris Day and The Time song is still Get it Up. Good interview JHud.

[@karendiaz3968]

Me too! Was playing it over and over while prepping for Thanksgiving!

[@karendiaz3968]

He looks soooo good!!!

[@ms.t.g.9176]

Mine is Gigolos get lonely too!

[@mightyjoe437]

@@ms.t.g.9176 That's my absolute favorite.

[@Boricua..4]

It’s called plastic surgery lol

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

The Legend. He was my favourite part of Purple Rain and his humour and sparkle always makes me smile no matter how down I feel. Thank you Morris and your oak tree!

[@femmebrulee5053]

Wow!!! He looks just like he did back in n the 80s like he hasn't aged a day.

[@ChandaOnly1]

This man is a real living Legend. 🙌🏾 There are NO artist like Morris Day and Prince. She doesn't even realize the magic shes getting an opportunity to interview.

[@RaineW]

There is one other from this same era. Still living and still releasing music. Terence Trent D’Arby (now known as Sananda Maitreya).

[@HI-lq4vl]

Why would you say she doesn't know? 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@brianegendorf2023]

I'm pretty sure she knows..you can see it in her body language. He can still get it..

[@user-wi1mz7ve4q]

I love everything about Morris day His singing and dancing.

[@roundedges2]

"And then do other things" That man is well-balanced mentally, emotionally!

[@deshawndac4163]

Wow never knew he is a drummer. 😯. And Prince was the freaking Goat 🔥

[@josephdiaz9640]

Morris wanted to be the drummer in prince 's band but he already had bobby z. So prince suggested he sing . Morris said prince played the drums way better than him

[@jovanreid6782]

He even drummed on some Prince songs, such as "Controversy."

[@michaelmckenzie6311]

​@@josephdiaz9640 Disagree, Prince said Morris is an underrated drummer and a Master! Drums was probably Prince's weakness instrument besides the horns selection which I don't think he ever attempted!

[@sherrybeckley4740]

Jungle love!! I love Morris Day and the time

[@deejai1173]

Still slick! Just as fly as he was years back! ❤

[@davidhadley370]

Morris is one of the nicest, coolest people I've ever had the pleasure to meet. A total gentleman...

[@snapperl]

I saw morris day live a few years ago, the lights were bright and brothers were dripping on the stage, he stopped the show, wiped his head and said "I don't sweat, I condensate", It was a riot, was a great show he put on.

[@sparklesemaj1456]

You gotta admit he’s clean as a whistle and casket sharp

[@sldortch54]

😂😂😂

[@pisces363]

Morris Day doesn’t get the respect he deserves. My man is an all around entertainer. I have much love and respect for this brother.

[@jjryanwarren7176]

Thank you Jennifer for giving Morris his flowers! Youre a great host and congrats on your show! Keep up the good work. Morris your looking young and handsome as ever! Thanks for sharing your life.

[@callao1966]

It's what happens when you are an original legend and stay clean and humble to every one....congratulations Mr. Morris Day!!!!

[@leetheaarceneaux8151]

That man is so fresh and so clean !

[@msbelinda6467]

Wow He even looks better now❤

[@staywell7217]

He sure does!

[@eyebrowstj]

Wow! Morris aged 10 years since the 80's! He looks amazing! Takes me back to my childhood when my mom would blast Morris Day and Prince nonstop on vinyl and cassette 🤣🤣🤣

[@She-Ra111]

Yooooo!!! This man is not aging!! Looken good as ever!

[@shalindaplanks181]

Morris Day & The Time are one of the best live bands I have ever heard ❤

[@RocStarr913]

They ended up being too good for Prince and he felt threatened by them. That’s why he ended up firing Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Monte Moor from The Time.

[@lanceparker4796]

Bruno Mars owes his entire swag to Morris Day.

[@ZeeZee9]

Fr

[@Bridget2010ism]

Morris Day looks Awesome🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jwy878]

Morris Day is legendary ♥️

[@brilliantdiva5068]

11-19-22. Morris Day YOU ARE A NATIONAL TREASURE. FOREVER LOVING YOU ❤️

[@Garcelle1987]

He looks AMAZING!!!! And he’s still incredibly charismatic 🙌

[@barbaraweekly6336]

He looks great l always liked watching him perform he is exciting sharp dresser

[@Stressed2Capacity]

It is unbelievable to me that a movie hasn't been made specifically about him. It's needed so that young kids today can see that back in the day you could be cool, talented and have fun without pulling up on someone firing off rounds!

[@erichoward1731]

The Good Days When we used to dress for success And it was a great experience the interaction and camaraderie was so prolific till it'll never happen again but there's always tomorrow.☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️

[@jayd8547]

It’s “The Walk” for me!

[@claireBwiza_4029]

JHud, you're amazing 👏🏼 ❤

[@rashadhaughton22]

I agree ❤

[@NDGOCHYLD]

That man is about 123 years old and yet he won't age! LEGEND!!

[@ansonjaking5509]

Morris Day still looking good & still C.O.O.L🥰🤗 Grew up on The Time made good music REAL MUSIC!!

[@RoseGold718]

I met Morris Day many years ago. I was in my late 20s and was working in the radio industry at the time. Anyways he performed for one of our events and I was in charge of making sure the performers had everything they needed in the green room. He made me nervous because he was checking me out the entire time under those dark shades and he would make conversation but I kept my cool. At that point, I was use to being around flirty musicians bc of the line of work. Anyways he did his thing during the performance and I was grateful at the opportunity to meet him. I never forget that experience and I’m positive that he has no memory it lol. Anyways he will always be a legend and I’m happy that he’s continues making great music 😊

[@marylivingstone9815]

I haven’t seen Morris Day in decades. He’s looking good!

[@kinarogers2282]

Loves you Mr Morris Day fo life,keep acting,singing and shining fo life!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dorotheawinn1506]

Love US Some Morris Day!! Still Fly and Looking The Part!! God Bless You Be Safe!!😘😇🙏

[@HypnoticHollywood]

Prince said Morris is the greatest drummer he'd ever seen.

[@charlotteadams4267]

I love this guy. He looks great. Such a great entertainer.

[@nataliew7578]

Multi-talented, handsome, classy, ageless, phenomenal, legendary, 'Kool'......just a few words in the dictionary where you'll definitely find Morris Day's picture. Thank you for continuing to share your amazing talents/greatness with us 🤩💕🎶🎤🥁

[@lovesyah4618]

One of my favorite performers of all time. He looks great 👍🏽♥️💯🌹

[@cassandradennard6323]

He do look good

[@lovesyah4618]

@@cassandradennard6323 👍🏽💕

[@teresag5644]

I love Jennifer Hudson show she brings people that you rarely or never see on the other talk shows…good interviews…and yes Morris Day looks good!!

[@anagram8]

"C-0-0-L! What that spell COOL!" He got that right! Morris Day was must see in 'Purple Rain' every scene he was in showcased his skills; quirky, strange, funny, charismatic, brutal, debonaire and of course COOL!

[@yolandahoward1099]

What a blessing to still have Morris. This was a good interview;and he did his thing on Bet.

[@Brownpaperdoll]

Boyyyyyyy this man still flawless and aging backwards 😍

[@shayjones5099]

He showed up at a concert at First Avenue when I performed with The band Ministry... What a talent. Such a kind heart. I was way too shy to introduce myself. 🌃

[@autumnapollonia]

Morris is and has always been the epitome of The Man!!!! He looks incredible he keeps himself up so well. Never got into the drug thing. He's so musically gifted he is just impeccable. 😍😍😍🥰

[@tysonanderson7232]

I Can't Believe I Miss THIS Episode Tho! Morris Day Da Legend OF Legends!!

[@TheLovely990]

I love me some Morris Day. Fine as wine, and talented.🥰💞

[@valarieford2259]

I saw him at the Essence festival. He still looks good

[@henriettaparks4266]

WOW!!!!❣❣❣❣❣ MORRIS!! YOUR SHARP, AND STILL HANDSOME!! KEEP SANGING AND DANCING 💃!!

[@kimvinson6558]

Awww, I'm going to miss him and the time. I'm a huge fan of his.

[@RTDavis0503]

People forget that Morris Day is one of the coldest drummers ever. Had Alexander O'Neal never pissed Prince off he would have still been the lead singer and Morris Day would have still been a drummer instead of jelly bean

[@tubucoco]

You listen to Alexander, it was the other way around, and Prince pissed him off. Lol And so, he quit, he said F that lil midget and walked off into a solo career. 😆 But truthfully, it did happen somewhat like that, Alexander said Prince was hard to work with, a real diva and they didn't get along.

[@RTDavis0503]

@@tubucoco yeah they definitely was no love to begin with to be lost when they parted ways

[@sharondavis3535]

Always loved his humor and style. Looking good ☺️ His, Alexander O’Neal, Prince songs are classic and fun.

[@JohnJohnson-wt8zc]

Wow never knew morris was a drummer! Always enjoyed his music, he was very cool.

[@williammitchell1804]

Morris Day is soooo smooth. And he has the presentation skills to look good in any outfit. He is a player. Love me some Jennifer Hudson.

[@juantime9616]

📣WHAT I LOVE ABOUT HER (ASIDE FROM SO MANY OTHER AWESOME THINGS) IS HER INTERESTING INTERVIEWING SKILLS/ TECHNIQUES....A DIRECT QUESTION (NO RAMBLING QUESTION) ALLOWING THE PERSON TO ANSWER W/ OUT INTERRUPTIONS. SHE GETS AN INTERVIEW DONE & WORTH WATCH HAVING YOU FEEL LIKE YOU DIDN'T WAIST YOUR TIME, COMING OUT AT THE END FEELING GOOD W/ KNOWLEDGE. JUST LIKE LARRY KING USED TO DO. STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. I LOVE ❤️💕 IT.

[@shonnyd4071]

Yes JHud!!! Morris Day deserves recognition…respect!✊🏾

[@ilsevanderbij7179]

Morris is the embodiment of Cool!!

[@kodelallen4262]

The best times of my years watching Morris Day and The Time so beautiful those were my good times I grew up with them and I still listen to him right now today send him on Jennifer Hudson TV show made my night God bless you Morris Day and The Time Cody keep it up bad boy you were the coolest

[@terrencealston370]

Just imagine the stories Morris has from those days??? WOW!!! I recall him being on the Breakfast club last year and it was AWESOME!!! Prince produced some talent as these brothers were AWESOME!!!!

[@RocStarr913]

Not always. Vanity sucked. Apollonia sucked even more. And Carmen Electra when he originally discovered her and tried to make her into a rapper.

[@kofoblue3172]

He looks sssoooo good!

[@teeshselis1]

My 8 yr old son loves Morris Day..yes this mama did her job..also his middle name is Prince "RIP" and he is appreciating his name 💜💜 Keep it up Morris Day!

[@lolitawoods4109]

I love Morris Day and really enjoyed him in Purple Rain!! He's a handsome man 💖💖

[@rarediamondent5809]

That man look gooddd❗️♥️

[@jorggollub157]

He looks better than ever. And how nice and beauty is she plesase?

[@eugenemotes9921]

Morris Day & The Time 😎 ✌️

[@prettysammyP]

Omg I'm so excited for this album!!!! 🥰❤ yes Morris Yes!!!!!

[@williamarchie]

What I love about Morris is he's been threw the fire and still comes shining like Gold amazing person incredible human being.

[@djm122270]

I love Jennifer so much more for this! She knows what's up!

[@mindy9397]

He looks so good

[@starbeauty672]

Number one in the r&b billboard’s chart that’s a blessing. We love our old school music these are real authentic artist. Just like Jhud

[@amiralions2681]

Wow he still looks amazing! I'm happy he put out another album but sad he's decided to retire because we need more R&B artists and dance music.

[@flyinghow]

Morris is so cool, so talented, and so nice!