Prince "The Screams Of Passion" (Version)

from "Hi Fashion EP"
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[@blacklionSM]

Why Prince isn't in the Songwriters Hall of Fame is a crime in itself!!!

[@kcrawford8564]

Say it louder!

[@sdey893]

I don't even care for it just because Prince isn't in it!

[@mpwedwards7]

I don't know, but, " a robin sings a masterpiece that lives and dies unheard" is tattooed on my heart

[@josebrown5961]

@@mpwedwards7Prince has so many lines like that. He truly is a great songwriter.

[@jaunenito]

Who cares..he's in "Our" HOF!!!

[@percyvolnar8010]

Its crazy how every song prince ever wrote for others, I liked it better when HE performed them.

[@jamesmoon9768]

Yeah me too 💜

[@ChefOuattara]

When you understand that not only is it Prince creating the music, but it’s also him singing the male and female lead vocals on this track you understand what we lost as a nation ❤️❤️❤️

[@mattsephton]

What we lost as a universe

[@live4love581]

So true 💜

[@CynM.]

😢😢miss him so much. Purple Rain was my first concert. I was 13 yrs old. It was like a magic dream. 🤤🤤🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ericblue5436]

I understand all too well. I've been singing for a long time. I think in harmony. So anytime I needed to do some vocals, I had to sing and layer all parts. From soprano to bass.

[@MDanc3]

You can tell that’s Susannah singing with him.

[@rongarrett1]

When you not only understood the assignment but YOU CREATED IT!!!

[@cynthiawells8675]

How generous was God when he made this musical genuine !!

[@christophertracy7272]

God broke the mold after he blessed Prince with that amount of talent! He paid the 7ò

[@templeofserenity7184]

Beautifully said. 💜💜

[@nancywaller9878]

The baddest. Thing that walk this earth..awesome

[@RichfromTVonyoutube]

Temple of Serenity7 Gmail

[@komjj14]

AMEN!

[@AHC63]

Back here in 2024 because I need a little Prince in my life. I can't be the only one...

[@rongarrett1]

Always in rotation!

[@step425046]

This is a jewel!! Whoever found this version thank you.

[@Concordee77]

He never released it...Prince was always issuing out greatest hits to his colleagues ! ;-)

[@mattsephton]

Most welcome!

[@MrTeatreeoil]

Also a Diamond and a Gem!!!

[@erronmcgriff6484]

Word said da same thing

[@timmycollins6145]

Make you wanna get off your ass and let loose .

[@nunya6346]

40 years later and this song still 🔥🔥🔥

[@atlhawks2013]

RIGHT!!! ❤💯💪🔥

[@brandonbarron749]

Playing right now. All I am missing is a beautiful woman and lots of Coca cola and hot wings and pizza. P.S. A nice hotel room too!

[@Megan-ur5eb]

​@@atlhawks2013 NOW!!!! 💜📝👍🏻🎤

[@cedricmyree7440]

Listen to the sound WHOS doing this at that time and now

[@k3nn3thinatl]

Another classic that Prince gave away and should have kept for himself. His generosity was only outweighed by his musical genius.

[@iwillmusic6090]

No disrespect to “The Family”, but I wish Prince would’ve kept this record for himself. This is been one of those ONES. All day long

[@DeziDezign]

I felt the same way when I first heard it.

[@blackirishrose4040]

They both did a great job

[@bobbydavis5119]

Nah. St. Paul did it right. Sonically this sounds better with the effects.

[@elisabethguerry9018]

The Family was a Prince side project with artists from The Time.

[@iwillmusic6090]

@@elisabethguerry9018 Yea I know, they were decent too. I wonder why it was so short lived

[@PurpleRain500]

The fact that they left this song off of “Originals” just let’s you know how oblivious to his repertoire the people over his “estate” really are. What a blunder. 🙄🤦🏾‍♂️

[@leroykidd3324]

😊

[@casanovabrown720]

You are absolutely right

[@Dude-g8n]

If you ever read these lyrics, it is pure poetry.

[@diegoportillo21]

this man deserves a literature nobel, them lyrics...

[@MaryLou913]

Beautiful!

[@Mililisa-rm8xq]

I can listen to this song in any version all day long 4EVER!

[@DudesaLibra]

Mililisa 1700 me too

[@nancybell4128]

Mililisa 1700 me too

[@Concordee77]

I wanna buy THIS version!

[@terrigurganus3560]

Steam of action on this song!

[@terrigurganus3560]

U Right number 10 y'all

[@jaymoore5445]

2024 this song is still a banger

[@HondaPactStudent]

How could you dislike this song...the beat is slamming especially if you have a beautiful car system

[@eddievance7674]

Yep

[@artdogg50]

A good sound system is definitely the best way to listen to this sound. I think one of the more unique songs he ever did. The different sounds and beats going on is ridiculously brilliant.

[@busaridingtb.8320]

Facts

[@1994cargo]

The strings are beautiful

[@32rush]

This right here is pure unadulterated funk Minneapolis style.

[@jolawil]

I knew "THE FAMILY" were a Prince protege, but I didn't know that HE had a version of this song. RIP Prince. 🕊

[@m1ssbeehave]

@chj2 That's right. Prince would write, produce and sing the songs and then come up with the concept of who and how the songs would be sung. Example, Vanity 6, The Time, etc. He did all of the singing first and they would duplicate the sound and look that he wanted.

[@francisedwards4069]

this is the demo that the family (Paul St Peter) layered his vocals over

[@antbanks35]

Today 6-24-2021 is the first time I am hearing his version of this song

[@elkcinrepmup]

@@antbanks35 It is now July 7th,2021 and this is the first time I'M HEARING this version of the song. I only thought the Family did this song .

[@b.daniels8764]

@@antbanks35 Me too! I'm even later than you (August 31, 2021)!

[@sav.c.1836]

This song is so beautifully done by Prince. What a genius!

[@roxannemiller6961]

So true, nothing but yessssss indeed.

[@shadowpapito]

Damn!!! No wonder he was such a great producer, he could teach the female singers how hit the correct note organically.

[@sylviarodriguez2043]

Prince wrote this this song along with thousands more! True artist!

[@mikalsutherlin2600]

I have been looking for Prince’s version of this song for DECADES. I really was hoping that it would be released on “Originals.” Nope. My KZbin Music algorithms just happened to play this randomly yesterday, and I almost fainted when I heard Prince’s voice. Thank you for uploading this!

[@mattsephton]

Trust in the algorithm!

[@TheMrsus2007]

I love both versions. I hung out with these guys when this premiered. What memories ❤❤❤

[@kelliyvonne]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽💫💫😘😘😘☄️🤩🤩🦋🦋💪🏽💪🏽

[@rustyglock212]

I have this pre-Claire's strings.

[@florida_sucks]

I had no idea this was rare like that

[@v.b6028]

This early stuff is amazing. I love how Prince wrote his music in a way where he was never trying to duplicate the music he’d made before. He wasn’t into being the biggest selling artist. He just wanted to make good music to transcend time & he succeeded. He exhausted all his talent to give us exquisite music and for that I’m eternally grateful. 💜 What a genius

[@kayrobbie5840]

You understand Prince. Preach on.

[@ag18458]

Well said 👏🏾

[@Sybenett]

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls once again The KIdd!

[@royalempath4181]

Yes!

[@17purpledays87]

Chalk one up for The Kid!

[@channingthomas6697]

I have been avoiding this version forever. I miss Prince more than ever now.

[@Teronze]

Wow man. Just wow. They both rocked this song. But the Prince touch gives that organic funk to it.

[@Tzipporah36]

This is something beyond A.M.A.Z.I.N.G

[@noammarcian6919]

Tzipporah36 בדיוק

[@Tzipporah36]

@@noammarcian6919 😘😘😘😘💜💜💜🌂☂️🌂☂️🌂☂️

[@Tzipporah36]

57 people like this.. !!! 🌂☂️🌂☂️🌂☂️🌂☂️💜💜💜💜🌂☂️🌂☂️🌂☂️🌂

[@kayrobbie5840]

Prince had the uncanny ability to take you on so many different emotions in a song. That's what's makes him a genius. I miss him everyday.

[@jayskywalker5049]

The strings on this just really lift it up to the heavens by God it's just GORGEOUS!!!!!!!

[@timothyminor8038]

Everything. He. Touched. Turned. 2. Gold!

[@leem7393]

You haven't heard all of his albums, have you?

[@charlespope8713]

@@leem7393 😄

[@noexcusespilates4370]

As much as I miss him, I am so eternally grateful that I existed when he did and was blessed to experience his genius first hand, up close! 💜

[@gww730]

I KNEW that this existed - and it would surface at some point! Absolutely incredible - I've literally been waiting for almost 40 years and here it is. I love St.Paul and Susannah's version, but this is unbelievable.

[@mattsephton]

Agreed. Enjoy!

[@shmooglevitz7281]

It's magnificent! 🥲 I came upon this song a year ago and to this day it's become my favorite song to date! It's emotional, sensual, avant-garde, & electric! Gonna be very hard to find a song that satisfies my ears as much as this one

[@k.raye.6914]

This is one of my favorite songs. I mean, do you hear what all is going on in this song?!? He was a musical genius, no question.

[@lumiere7216]

♊️💜 O(+> 4ever Maestro - Webster's definition of a Maestro is an eminent composer, conductor, or teacher of music and Prince was all of those things and more. ☮️🕊💜🎶

[@JodeeEstel-mh5bz]

Love this picture of prince

[@jackietaylor4196]

Prince was a Musical Genius 💜💜💜

[@denisereneesnipes7774]

This is one of my favorite songs by Prince. He was a genius!! Miss him so much!!! 💜🕊👼🏼💜🎶

[@davidshulimson9491]

I've always loved The Family's version, but I honestly never knew this version existed until right now. Wow!

[@oddmodd]

One of Princes grooviest and sexiest tracks. Can’t believe he gave this to the Family, even though their version is identical right down to the grunts and moans.

[@kellyrae4407]

oddmodd You can tell he was like... Do it like this, it will be great like this... This was so easy to sing along to. 💜💜💜💜💜

[@Venti470]

Prince gave this to the Family because Warner Bros. didn't want him to release any new material at the time. They wanted him to tour in support of Around The World In A Day. So Prince stripped his lead vocal off the tracks and put Peter and Susannah on vocals. Thus the Family was born.

[@Domino1972]

why not believe it. He had so much, that there was no way in the proper time he could release it all. The Time, Vanity 6, Sheila E, the Family, Mazarati Understanding his 'vision' for and how the proteges albums coincide with his album.

[@travismaxwell9115]

I like both versions The Family and Prince.

[@1994cargo]

Never gets old....timeless

[@michaelcoffey1991]

greatness has no expiration date :)

[@timmycollins6145]

So right.

[@timmycollins6145]

Never needless get old.

[@clever3c]

Incredible! Both versions! What a Musical Genious...

[@IncognitoX420]

He was kicking that shit!

[@Grampvoorhees513]

Being this great at what you do is ridiculous! Rest in Power to the Mozart of Minnesota! I miss you already Playboy! Nobody did it better!✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@darylpaulk]

Love everything he did. And so much to still find in his musical compositions. His take on harmony melodies and musical IQ are a Lifetime of discovery. His time was a blessing. Still have this vinyl and Mazarati too, if you remember them.

[@antoniojones9596]

Yes me too playas ball and 100 mile per hour

[@walterwhite7105]

Who could forget them??

[@denisebarnhart1066]

Yeah I remember them

[@SirHilaryManfat]

It's amazing how generous Prince was with giving away some of his songs. I imagine if any other artist made such an amazing song, they'd not give it away for love or money.

[@melaniequintana6800]

He couldn't keep all of that to himself because he would have exploded. Pure genius.

[@dallasdiamond6834]

I agree, I once saw an interview where he was asked what he was most proud of acheiving, Everyone thought he was going to say money/fame/awards, etc. He said when he was 15 or 16 he vowed he would write/compose a song a day for life. The host was dumbstruck and asked where were those songs, Prince said they're at home, they haven't been perfected yet. Can you imagine how much material is in his vault? They had to hire people to get into it, and they reported floor to ceiling stacks of music.

[@beatz04]

He didn't really give it away though. The Family was basically him, with just Eric Leeds saxophone added, his voice replaced with Paul Peterson's and added vocals by Susannah plus Clare Fischer's string arrangements. Everything else is him, song writing, performing & producing included. I guess he got most of the royalties as well.

[@markraich2076]

Well, The Family, much like The Time, was a “band in name only”. 90% or more of it was the same as any other Prince song. He knew the record label wouldn’t let him release music as fast as it came out of him, especially in his “golden era”. The production, publishing, and by the time of this album, a portion of the sales (since they were on Paisley Park) all went to Prince. That also includes the artistic vision, which is pretty much why none of these bands (except The Time which reformed without Prince’s input) lasted.

[@artdogg50]

@@markraich2076 The part of the record companies not letting him release music as fast as he wanted is true. This was his way around it. Once a producer gives away a song though, it really doesn't belong to them anymore except for a monetary value, which the writer and producer usually took anyway. Awards for best songs often go to the songwriter, which often isn't the artist performing it. Writers give songs to other people all the time. This is really no different with Prince, although it's viewed that way because of the secrecy that usually isn't there around it.

[@angeladiaz3121luvnme]

His VOICE Screams of Passion... my insides are on 🔥 💜💜💜

[@nancybell4128]

Mrs. Rodriguez lol

[@loganfarley437]

🌹

[@susanr883]

Prince always did his own music better than anyone else could…

[@dplatt7290]

That sweet, woozy synth sound, the Linn drums chugging along- Prince is one of the few artists whose 80s work sounds quintessentially 80s but not dated

[@mattsephton]

This requires true talent!

[@dplatt7290]

@@mattsephton he was the quintessential 80s artist

[@17purpledays87]

Well said!!!

[@toddmictc]

We need a album of just those weird sound and The strings all bye themselves. Clare fisher needs to release all of his symphony that prince had him conduct

[@tonibush8745]

I agree he should be in every songwriters Hall of Fame!

[@LaikaDidou]

La perfection... comme tu me manques . Love Prince

[@fallingup8262]

A Robin sings a masterpiece “that lives and dies unheard”. ✌️💜

[@MaryLou913]

My FAVORITE part! 💜

[@SCbound25]

@@MaryLou913 how do you interpret that line?

[@blessedman492]

He was talking about himself

[@CATherine001]

Prince 80’s 💜 funky beat keeps you craving

[@eugenedavis6792]

Prince and Madonna made a track today back in the late 80's a one hit wonder, but to me it's a classic: Love Song - Madonna ft. Prince

[@robertmeneses7210]

What makes it great is that we can travel back in time and relive wonderful memories through the internet ..... who would have thought this would be at your fingertips ..... simply amazing ..... I'd say ....

[@michaelbrown8926]

Irreplaceable Jamie Starr!!!

[@stanleywilliams244]

A wonderful artist! Gone too soon!

[@cedricevanssr5659]

The GOAT!

[@MrCualpha06]

That screen shot is like...look I can write a song for you but then can come back and sing it better or perform it better than you...Prince was just hands down a musical genius

[@levimiller5550]

A lot of people say he should've kept this song. Prince was generous with his talents. He did quite well even though he gave it away.We have his version to enjoy as well.Rip Mr Nelson.

[@JeremyAj72]

80s Childhood memories. WOW!

[@taradickey1]

Same. Im crying, dancing ect💜

[@erricbeasley7758]

"THE UNTOUCHABLE GENIUS "

[@macksmith4380]

This song is bumping!

[@Cypeadelic1]

Prince took a page out of Ray Charles book. Sang the male and female parts. And killed it.

[@andycoffman]

Just WOW! Been waiting since ‘86 to hear Prince singing this song. Love both versions! #Prince4EVER

[@gypsylee73]

Love the thumbnail 😂

[@brianpaschal7755]

Matt Stephon, you're extremely helpful to all of us for finding the whereabouts of this lost musical treasure.

[@mattsephton]

My pleasure

[@brianpaschal7755]

@@mattsephton Excellent looking without a doubt, much appreciated.

[@jasonmcelwayne452]

musical genius. his best stuff never hit the airwaves

[@marcdarcy5307]

I'm so glad that you found this and uploaded. I think this version is even better than The Family's version.

[@RossBayCult]

Marc Darcy I say they’re equal. But this is rare though

[@ladyj19866]

Yes! MUCH better than the family's version. Can't even compare the two.

[@timmycollins6145]

So true .

[@artdogg50]

I think they are about equal. A very underrated song.

[@emmanueljauneau9548]

RossBayCult you are so right

[@djspinsandneedles5272]

There's no end to his genius!!! Thank you for this jewel!!!

[@ziggystardust360]

What a fucking genius

[@joshmobley7347]

Ha ha HA Hee ha HA Ha!!! Just makes me Happy when I hear the “kid” doing Songs he Gave/ wrote for others, He was/ IS the Best.🦇🦇🦇🦇

[@michaelthomas4002]

Wow! Only knew the version by the family which was all Prince anyway. If you listen to the words of the songs he gave away to others, it still has his inimitable style and poetry all over it.

[@R2theDub]

Prince was a sick genius! This beat is phenomenal. I love The Family, but he should have kept this for himself and put it on the album Parade. This would have been a #1 smash!!

[@walterwhite7105]

One of the best prince songs ever!! The family was a good band and the strings great but prince put it all together

[@bluejade1212]

Going down Memory Lane ❤💫💜💫♊️

[@thelasonj]

This has completely made my DAY. Oh thank you so much for posting this. I love him so much. I'd never heard this before!!!😁

[@mattsephton]

Keep it real ✌️

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

same as that,didnt know this even existed..........fav prince tune...

[@flippdout24]

Ditto!! 😍

[@djmekahx9066]

Peace.. I always knew Prince was the "family" but ..They did totally bang it out too...His version is a given.... Not for nothing...Yaw should hear Stevie Wonders version of Michael Jacksons "I can't help it"...Jesus. I was blessed to see Prince in concert in 2011(i think)...he covered Michael Jackson's "Don't stop till you get enough"!! Again...Jesus!!

[@333musicllc7]

He obviously didn't sleep to be able to make all of his demos sound like ready releases. Just unbelievable! Never heard this before it made me squirm with freakiness. It's so much more erotic and sensual than the family version. What a musical genius! #Prince4Ever

[@able76]

Wow! Both versions are great

[@trishiaking4100]

I remember arguing with someone in the 5th grade that Prince was the original singer and writer of the song. I remembered him singing it and when that group came out who were under him did it and it got radio play I kept saying it. I was right

[@jamesholloway69]

No one could come close to this man!!

[@TheKennethdurden]

Just one more example of what we lost and what most people have no idea what we had. If he had released all of his music on his on at that time no one would have believed it. No wonder Warner didn't know what to do with him.

[@ToniWellons]

Dooflotchy he was too ambitious to ever be put in a box. Warner’s was definitely trying to do that as time when on. But think about all the music we could’ve had from other artists if they had the type of freedom Prince had. We would be so spoiled

[@lorimckellar2801]

Unfortunately wb did figure out what to do with him. The silenced him & collected on the Billion $ life insurance policy. WWW.JUSTICE4PRINCE.COM

[@thelasonj]

Having a FIT over here!!!!!!

[@horacejones4992]

Yo this version I’ve never heard...👊🏽 prince was the best at conceiving music🤘🏾

[@CoExist64]

He ‘found’ the Family along with several other groups/artists. We all know they released this, but it was his creation. What a TREAT to hear THE MAN sing his own song! Damn I love this man

[@bryancox2838]

He should’ve definitely kept this one. But the Family did it justice.

[@ericcampbell6370]

Prince would have had even more hits if he'd kept songs like this for himself. I'm not dissing the other performers but most of their releases weren't promoted properly and had little or no chance in the marketplace. One thing you'll find, between songs he gave away and ones he didn't release, is that Prince wasn't worried about how many hits he could have. He would sometimes drop a surefire hit in favor of something that he found more interesting.

[@arkangelarkangel1302]

I firmly believe that when Prince died... THE WORLD WENT TO HELL! I I share my birthday with him... we ♊️ make the world go round.

[@tarikdebarge]

Never knew prince made a version of this? What a a talent!!!!!

[@reginasimmons5082]

Brilliant, legendary, original, iconic, creative and unique. Prince.

[@miskelproducts41]

I LOVE how he used that flanger effect!

[@giondennis6808]

I LOVE PRINCE...It makes me sick 2 my stomach everytime I hear Let's Go Crazy on a stupid Capital One commercial...He deserves MORE than being a credit card jingle...I hate that they disrespect his music that way...

[@christophertracy7272]

U know who's responsible, the beneficiaries of his estate. Especially Tyka! She was waiting 4 him 2 die, as if she knew.

[@jackp.548]

I agree. Greedy hands are out. Prince would've never agreed to such nonsense. His music was his soul. The estate wouldn't even let Jay-Z buy his catalog. Now they selling off portions of paisley park to build family housing. WTF.... Nooooooooo

[@erronmcgriff6484]

He rolling in his grave I saw that that was the 1 thing isaid 2 hope his family estate dont mess things up

[@phunkidruma]

@@christophertracy7272 TYKA WAS and always will be a SNAKE...respectfully speaking

[@christophertracy7272]

It's called GREED! Prince left over 400 million when he passed. I'm sure that number has doubled since 2016. Wish he had a child.

[@merchantsmithimages]

Funny how his music gets mysteriously shared after his passing. He didn't play when it's came to unauthorized distribution or playing of his music. When he was living, everything bootleg was taken off the internet. We can't blame him though.

[@mattsephton]

It's always been out there if you knew who to ask or where to look. Since his passing people have just opened up a little more and sharing in more obvious places. Enjoy!

[@suzeesix]

It was out there on the Dark Purple Web.

[@hannahschulte2038]

I'm falling in love all over again , what a beautiful song! Miss ya love ya prince 💖

[@pauldevore1113]

I Love The Family's version but this is freaking fantastic RIP💜💜💜💜💜

[@Livein5]

He could've easily topped Purple Rain again and again if he had wanted to. Stuff like this proves it.

[@nawfsidehtown2927]

somekidnamedold if all these songs were on 1 album after Purple Rain, he would've top Purple Rain. 1.17 days 2.Shes always in my hair 3.Screams of Passion. 4.Erotic City 5.All day, All night "the first avenue version" live. 6..Strange Relationship 7.Pop Life 8 Raspberry beret 9.Another lover like you need a hole in your head.

[@Recruiter56]

Add Another Lonely Christmas and I Love U In Me

[@Concordee77]

.... Prince's intention was to never re-create a Purple Rain Sequel; instead, he proved people, fans, critics and naysayers wrong...he was unpredictable, always re-inventing himself! #PurpleLegendLivesOn ;-)

[@CHAARAWTAZA144]

purple rain is not Prince’s best material. it’s probably his most commercial material known by average Prince fans.

[@erronmcgriff6484]

Dats true he was sumthing

[@alexplus3]

Nothing beats that Minneapolis Sound Bassline 🎵🎸

[@QuackersAhoy]

There needs to be an Originals Vol 2, just to have absolute gems like this remastered and released.

[@MegaDarkside007]

This was a masterpiece. The hypnotizing organ was perfection.

[@kitap6447]

You better saaaaannnnngggg Prince!!🎤 I counted like 3 sets of His own vocal range his alto is pitch perfect 👌 🙌🏽 Prince 4ever🙏💜🕊☔️

[@cylajacquilewis658]

It is a crime I am a HUGE Prince fan and I JUST heard this song in a snippet for the 1st time 3 min ago...now here I am adding it to my Prince Playlist 🎼💜🕊

[@jackp.548]

Damn....i miss this brother. So talented. The world lost a treasure. He had real swag. An old school style. Like your uncle

[@briannaburch6737]

I agree 😁👌👍🙌