Prince - Dance With The Devil

[@lauriedavies6183]

WOW! This is akin to "Phantom of the Opera" kind of sinister - especially at the end. Never heard a Prince song like dark. Prince... the master of music, period. Thanks for this!

[@zonasound]

yeah also, if you look up "others here with us" its very gothic, or "grand progression" and Lonely Christmas

[@elizabethmoss3539]

He used to have nightmares of this man named Josef Kramer throwing him into a incinerator in fire

[@elizabethmoss3539]

That's what this song is about his nightmares of this man named Josef Kramer throwing him into a incinerator of fire

[@katygaston8777]

@@elizabethmoss3539 where did you read that?

[@jessedelvalle9405]

Beautiful and hunting song by prince for batman 1989 soundtrack this should've been the the open tiles sequence song

[@princefriend4ever954]

What a clever piece of music. I love the instruments and how he used them to make those appropriate sounds.

[@prezkop]

Still love you, Prince

[@CorrectiveVision3]

For all who like to take songs and art for that matter out of context this song is based on a line in the Batman movie, that the Joker says to Vickey Vale. Not every song reflects the heart and soul of its writer but is told in third person through a character like in a book or movie script. Its a story, and if your honest no matter your religious faith, you have more than flirted with evil thoughts, intentions and deeds..or in other words Danced with The Devil.

[@rj.c536]

I totally agree

[@catj5920]

LOVE PRINCE FOREVER IN MY LIFE

[@ericabutler1247]

Absolutely. Prince himself said that some if his songs are specifically written for his movies or certain scenes.

[@meccamoones134]

u r very enturived god bless u!

[@meccamoones134]

u r very enturived god bless u! u r thoroughly extinct!

[@Gregwms285]

Musical genius.....

[@gdhse3]

Would be awesome to hear live in a concert hall with full orchestra! ahhhhhhh

[@BoringLovechild]

I needed to hear this. RIP Prince.

[@cam8577]

"You ever danced with the devil in the moonlight?"

[@gdhse3]

Great track! thanks for sharing!

[@peter-utrblk]

The piano notes at the beginning reminds me of the intro from Massive Attack's Teardrop.

[@Elricwulf]

Why do many commenters seem to take this song so literally? It's not Prince's personal beliefs for fucksake. it was based on the Joker's line in Tim Burton's Batman which was based on the "The Dark Knight Returns" graphic novels; a track written for that movie originally. "The Dark Knight" is dark, Joker is a Psychotic criminal...Tim Burton was looking for a dark vibe, Prince nailed it and then some...

[@Wscate]

So much so that Prince didn't put it on the final album because he thought it would bring the whole album down. I would love a rerelease of the Batman album with this ,

[@Elricwulf]

@@Wscate For sure! It's an amazing vibe. I get chills just listening to the intro.

[@67svd]

wow, have collected a lot of tracks the last year, but there aren't many as good as this. Thx!

[@Hizzle2theCizzle]

this is fantastic! obviously an unfinished idea... not bad quality at all ... just not final mixed. Thanks Psy Kicks

[@z00ts00t77]

I don't think it's unfinished at all. It's just a low quality bootleg version that has been leaked, I'd imagine that sitting in the vault is a copy of this exactly as it is with pristine sound that was ready to go on the Batman album before the track was pulled.

[@LittleQween65]

That song is very telling...

[@Abel2670]

Such a Great song

[@astroman3740]

Interesting song for that movie.... never heard it before

[@seanhanley1978]

Ahh. Thanks for posting. The song that eventually got replaced by Batdance. (As his royal badness felt this 'too dark') This track would have rounded out the album just perfectly, and provided just the right amount of darkness that matched the tone of the movie , whereas Batdance became the track wherein people believed that Prince 'fell off', and the album was his first dip into critical skepticism. How many songs do you know where the chorus kick in so late. Love this shizz.

[@Jad3_Suzuya]

I bet in the 30th anniversary of batman this might be on a cd

[@mrsain19]

+Sean Hanley and batdance is dope!!!! damn near 30 years later, its still on my gym MP3 player. i think this definitely should have been added to the soundtrack......WITH batdance.

[@snoopyrawdogg]

"You ever dance with the devil by the pale moonlight I always ask that of all my prey I just like the sound of it."..The Joker🔫

[@Jad3_Suzuya]

+snoopyrawdogg if u are asking me then yes I danced with myself

[@snoopyrawdogg]

Daftendirekt Productions I guessed your name,but whats puzzling me is the nature of your game

[@countfrankleton]

This is definitely Princes scariest song.

[@swirlingfudge]

No, I’d say There are others here with us and Annie Christian are scarier.

[@Alootbs]

Perhaps early on in sessions...kinda has 'by a dashboard light' feel. Batman was great work, but I think unless done creatively, (like 'Batdance,') the movie dialogue can take away from overall song. Slightly foreboding, and yes Prince's arc was always leaning to the dark. No surprise the songs of redemption and faith will stand all time. It makes Lovesexy an important juncture artistically, a mature Prince seams together styles of contrast and abstract like no one then or since. True modern pop art.

[@nikineal69]

I enjoy this song, but my 17 year old gets scared every time I play it.

[@swirlingfudge]

Listen with earphones then you pillock

[@gatchamedia]

We love this song! I believe it was suppose 2 be on the Batman Soundtrack?

[@mrsain19]

+Chris Redfield and it was PRINCE who made that call. you know WB didnt give a shit.......lol

[@mrsain19]

Chris Redfield​ i didnt mind either to be honest. There were a cpl songs that were left off of purple rain that i thought should have been included too. But who am i to 2nd guess his royal badness. But this is good stuff. You can tell prince was in quite the inner crisis from the end of sign of the times, thru lovesexy and thru this project. And thats an understatement. Ive heard some pretty creepy and haunting tales around him during that era. The type that will separate you from getting any quality sleep. And still have u thirsty for more. Prince tales never get old.

[@Jad3_Suzuya]

+Darius Slaw I bet the black album was one of them

[@mrsain19]

+Daftendirekt Productions absolutely. Black Album was done in 1987. and thats right in the middle of Sign of The Times and LoveSexy, with the Batman sdtk work right after. Basically it could be any holiday at Prince's house on any given day........Halloween included lol. his former engineer Susan Rogers tells some great tales from her time with him. There is one in particular though....that she told, if you put yourself in her shoes during that story......you might still be losing sleep over it.

[@LeeSmilex]

go on then...u can't just Ieave it there! which story? :-)

[@mrsain19]

sinister as shit. as much as i would have loved for this to have been on the soundtrack.......shit, good call Prince. This might have influenced some shit.......... love the track, ............glad it wasnt spread to the masses back in 89. geesh lol.

[@berlinteo]

+Darius Slaw influenced what shit?

[@berlinteo]

+Darius Slaw influenced what shit?

[@berlinteo]

influenced what shit?

[@amyallen69]

I totally agree..He was right. This is dark!!!

[@TaliaIGhul]

This would have been perfect for The Crow soundtrack!

[@chrislacy1990]

BATMAN would have been a near-perfect soundtrack if Prince took off "The Arms of Orion" and "Lemon Crush" and included "I Love U in Me" and "Dance with the Devil."

[@fatsmcgee8923]

Chris Lacy I liked those songs tho

[@DillyDo319]

Arms of Orion does have a special quality to it. Lemon Crush is a throw away though for sure

[@starwoors5343]

UNRELEASED BATMAN TRACK?

[@TyhlerNovac]

Seoulsan samples this for Same title song look up Alan Harper Dance with the Devil

[@neuropulsar]

I didn't know this song, it's fantastic... but sound quality is not very good. does anybody know of a better sounding version ?? thanxx

[@psychicsidekicks]

this is the best quality I could find

[@neuropulsar]

ok! great song.

[@paulsa7]

great "Batman" outtake ! I had this a long time ago but this is the best sounding version I ever heard. Well done & thanks !

[@ARMONI555]

this was published on the day of his death ?

[@wiccan381]

Where did this come from?

[@onesong2001]

Paisley Park Studios

[@johnarundell7951]

The Work - Volume 3 :)

[@antonioalghul9498]

wiccan381 its for the batman movie

[@suessredden8199]

This is my boyfriends version. Haven't heard a better one

[@tahj2981]

Be cautious

[@vitalskislangenmens1285]

the batman-album would have been much better if he had put in this song, and left out a minor one...

[@onesong2001]

What...you know music better than Prince?

[@jettap7652]

Record company decision.

[@featherstonecraig9]

+onesong2001 lmfao! I had to comment.

[@onesong2001]

Craig featherstone ??

[@dunkeyrumpus]

Prince's decision according to princevault princevault.com/index.php?title=Dance_With_The_Devil

[@hadassahimmanuel777]

was this written after or before he was a JEHOVAH witness

[@chillimis1]

+Hadassah Immanuel Before!

[@attyatlong]

+Hadassah Immanuel before

[@hadassahimmanuel777]

+attyatlong ok thanks

[@antonioalghul9498]

Hadassah Immanuel its based on a line the joker says In the batman movie.

[@misterevans8020]

no I never dance with the devil because the devil loves nobody.

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

TANGO666

[@tahj2981]

Be careful

[@Avatar7x7]

Prince took to this devil stuff like a fish to water ! I see why they rejected this track .. they started listening to this puppy and said "Damn" ! He sang that puppy wit too much conviction... He liked the devil a little too much !

[@Annye888]

Damn! Far away from this though, he was beyond all small mind

[@vafanculo6938]

Sometimes i cannot understand.Once Prince said he saw an Angel for having this fenomenal career and jet he sing about the greates enemies of angels.To hold tied the devil.Seems like a little bit confused, all this.I don't know.Ok, Prince wasn't a "normal" Person.I see a little bit narcism and egocentrism in his personality.It's very sad an artist like him going away.R.I.P. i hope by the angels naturally.

[@MissKHYT1]

I think his song is a cautionary tale, not a worship song. A tragic song about spiritual struggle. And apparently even he thought it was too dark and he buried the track.

[@IamGaby]

*phenomenal

[@Elricwulf]

Dude, it was based on the Joker's line in Tim Burton's Batman, it probably has nothing to do with Prince's personal philosophy. Lol He had pretty strong Christian faith from what I understand from celebrities that met him/knew him.

[@richyrich5049]

I didn't like Prince's Batman contributions. I did like Batdance when I was a kid, but now it is an empty lame song. Prince was WAY WAY WAY better than this.