Susan Rogers: Prince was the Morris Day character in the Studio

[@blueser100]

Her stories are always fascinating. Love her.

[@markprater1]

"Prince! I'm Susan Rogers" Then he said "I'm Prince", and they shook hands. Good for her! Demand your respect right off the bat...

[@lemilemi5385]

blessed simplicity

[@RyanUnfinished]

I love that story

[@AngelaCelesteMay]

@Urban Atheist As a woman in the music/entertainment industry...believe me that interaction spoke volumes. Actually for anyone, woman or man, but especially for a woman in the industry for him to say no word of welcome when she came all that distance and did all that excellent work, was not kosher. He basically practically ignored her which was disrespectful. By not allowing him to dismiss her, by taking the initiative to make him acknowledge her, and by looking him in the eye and start off their professional relationship in a way that respected her presence most definitely was her demanding her respect and he recognized that. A lot of people were intimidated by him and would allow that kind of treatment to slide, but she did not. Good for her.

[@rebeccar2777]

@@AngelaCelesteMay Very gutsy move on her part - especially for someone her age at the time. (I mean that in a good way.)

[@andrewilson7538]

Indeed.

[@nishani3]

This interview could have easily gone an hour and I still would want to hear more. Susan comes across as the genuine article. I enjoyed listening to her.

[@racerx6041]

nishani3 : Great story teller. Great interview.

[@alfreddreamer9097]

This is only part of the interview. The whole interview is at least an hour long, if I’m not mistaken. It’s on the Prince Podcast KZbin channel.

[@dxwallace55]

@@alfreddreamer9097 Thanks, like the original commenter, I'm listening and seeing I'm halfway through the video, wishing I was only 1/8 of the way through. If you think about it, so rare for watching on KZbin, normally we want a video to be over.....

[@Star-Mac10]

One of the best interviews. She never disappoints. P love

[@nonameisthename138]

WOW!!! This was AWESOME!!! And she's NOT lying about those guide tracks in the earlier days. If you listen to especially that FIRST Time album, you can actually HEAR Prince singing!!!

[@Einnor084]

Nonameisthename 1 YUPPERZ!!!

[@LG-kx8xl]

Nonameisthename 1 On Get It Up his voice is so clear when they sing "let me do your love".

[@nonameisthename138]

S T You're right, lol!! He sure is!! Some of the songs you don't have to strain to hear him. He's REAL clear!!

[@michaelonly3583]

And especially "Girl"

[@nonameisthename138]

Michael Only Actually, THAT'S ALL Morris on "Girl". I've had many discussions over the years about people thinking it was Prince singing the lead. I couldn't understand how some people could make that mistake. I can tell the two apart clearly.

[@charlesdrake3125]

She should be the one to oversee the mastering and release of the vault material.

[@oldelasvegascontemporariex5006]

Charles Drake I hope that you're not saying that based upon her interviews alone.

[@charlesdrake3125]

Olde Vegas Contemporarie XIX no, I knew who she was long before KZbin or even the internet existed. But it is just my own opinion. Is there someone else who'd do a better job?

[@oldelasvegascontemporariex5006]

Charles Drake IDK sir, but I am glad that you have prior knowledge of her, and your opinion isn't built on this interview alone. I actually wish PRINCE would have made some type of provisions on what to do when he is no longer available to do so.

[@charlesdrake3125]

Olde Vegas Contemporarie XIX yes, it is kind of strange that he had no will. Perhaps he felt he had plenty of time left to take care of that. I guess all people can do is speculate at this point.

[@Tonyjones175]

I hope his estate gets the unreleased music he made back.soon.

[@shakiracharriez9811]

I love all the interviews from Susan Rogers. She is a awesome person and very sincere. The work she did with Prince was wonderful. 🤗🤗💜💜

[@Anabee399]

Great interview. I can feel the energy of Prince's vibe. And envision all his alter his proteges and alter egos in each singer. And Susan is a uniquely talented force.

[@UnkleAl215]

According to Prince's ex- keyboardist Gayle Chapman, Morris was a very shy guy and Prince was the one that taught Morris how to act like the Morris Day character that we all know and love today.

[@myko1-sun]

So that's who Jesse was talking to when he said "Susan, turn up my guitar" before the ride-out solo on "Lovestruck". She had to be cool for him to shout her out like that!

[@kelabell6330]

Susan Rogers a very smart lady she knew her stuff.

[@dewaynesmith5119]

You know she has some hidden gems.

[@tashajames432]

I love stories about Prince 💜

[@marioavila1235]

Wow ! Great interview , very informative ... All these interviews couldn’t have been done when Prince was alive, he wanted his world to be a secret

[@angelafalsetta4309]

Great interview...The more i know...The more I love him!!

[@sallykinley5939]

Me too 💜💜💜

[@nasteeboy101]

*PRINCE WAS A GENIUS THAT CREATED ALL OF THOSE CHARACTERS THAT WAS HIS ALTER EGOS AND MADE THE MUSIC THAT WOULD BECOME THE MINNEAPOLIS SOUND*

[@951oct]

Prince had Morris day perform his alter-ego music he created. All of "The Time" music was really prince's "other" music low-key.

[@c.i.8317]

Which is why I find it extremely disrespectful for Morris or ANY of The disgruntled Time members to say negative stuff about how Prince was jealous or he was nervous about their getting popularity!!! It's quite funny when you understand and know the history between the two camps knowing Prince ALL by himself created the personas all of that which made The Time, Morris, and all the other groups as well. Except for Mazarati. Those guys came with their own Swag which is why Prince worked with them an even shorter period of time than any of the other bands. And they were primarily handle by Brown mark, Prince's bass guitarist who was friends with, I believe, Sir Casey Terry the lead singer of Mazarati.

[@c.i.8317]

How correct you are!!

[@951oct]

@@c.i.8317 prince was a genius when developing artists and acts.

[@c.i.8317]

At the end of the day, there is no Time, Mazarati, The Family, Vanity 6, Appolonia 6, and even Sheila E. became a household name Icon After her albums were produced by His Purple Majesty!!! Everyone of those cats benefited from Prince yet they all talk crap about what they felt they didn't get yet really brought nothing to the table and didn't have their own plan together!

[@tawnyawylie903]

Love it, I could listen to her all day. Very articulate and explains situations some of us could understand and feel.

[@tubucoco]

Where's her sister Wendy??

[@leroyferguson2649]

Wow. Thanks for the insight Susan. Love it

[@lucyfuir6386]

I thought it was obvious that prince wrote and performed all the time material. I can always tell a prince song that he recorded.

[@derrickjones6628]

Which is why he Owned the name The Time, Morris could only tour under the name but never Record a Time album, which was his downfall having to use a new name and low promotion he was doomed, I think Morris was a victim of his own ego, after seeing Prince get the money and women he finally got a lil fame and figured he could get more elsewhere..I think had he stuck with him out woulda paid off eventually

[@951oct]

@@derrickjones6628 prince would had took care of Morris if Morris didn't leave the first time around.

[@LG-kx8xl]

Now Morris talks ish about Prince to sell his book. NOT Cool at all!😑

[@951oct]

@@LG-kx8xl telling the truth is not really talking shit tho.

[@zarcon85]

@@951oct EXACTLY. I' ve read the book. It's not only very respectful and finny, but also very thoughtful and partwise not at all, what haters expect. It's a book by a dude who knows the TRUTH about ups and downs of show-biz...plus it's VERY "street".

[@whatname9112]

Nice lady and one of the best interviews!

[@starrcompany3275]

Prince left Jesse in charge whos also a Gemini to handle and oversee his work while he was gone! Reason being is because he knew Jessie was almost like him in a lot of ways!

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

I feel u Susan. Hello Prince my name is Susan Rogers nice to meet u. thank u for the job. People can be very disrespectful smh

[@ComicPower]

I am a Huge Prince fan because I'm hanging on to every word from his employee's talking about him. Lol

[@kelvendyson1508]

So!! She's the Susan that Jesse says on the song Love Struck "Susan turn the guitar up" right before that kick ass guitar solo!!

[@Einnor084]

Kelven Dyson YUPPERZ!!!

[@ErnieIsleysabeast]

Kelven Dyson holy shit thags who Jesse was talking to!!!!!

[@ErnieIsleysabeast]

Ron Beck im floored i didnt know it was susan susan!

[@damien1781]

@@Einnor084 yupperz? LMAOOOOOOOO

[@Fakename70]

“Coke” Rogers in the liner notes on Prince’s albums.

[@purplehouse26]

i would love a Susan Rogers Netflix biopic about her time with Prince. now that would be exciting.

[@damien1781]

I adore PRINCE ... IF I COULD DRESS LIKE THAT I would

[@dabigdikdangler]

I give it to Morris, because when Prince does the voice it sounds like an imitation, but when Morris does it it sounds more authentic...and cooler, but Jerome, Jimmy, Terry and all The Time do it, so it may just be a Minneapolis thing that Morris does best

[@bOmBAsTiK]

Or more likely, Prince developed the character specifically for Morris' personality, whom he had known since high school.

[@cellopes6291]

Ain't nobody bad like Morris

[@cellopes6291]

Have you heard the song,. Orange chicken....... By Prince and Morris

[@reluctantnabiblessed3058]

ITS A THING WITHIN THE GROUP. REMBER THE WHOLE TIME BAND PRACTICALLY GREW UP TOGETHER THERE.

[@Tarantulisimo]

Those are all Prince's guitar solos on the first 2 Time albums -- On Ice Cream Castle, there are some Prince solos & some Jesse solos. Any longtime fan can tell the difference in their sounds

[@michaelwilcox5168]

You were part of the Prince ecosystem. He knew who you were.

[@bangcolt]

The snippet towards the end was from “Cloreen Bacon Skin,” where Prince plays bass and tutors Morris Day on drums - for over 14 minutes on record.

[@vincerobinson7668]

Not true. What u heard was tricky, the b-side to 777 9311

[@HughMorristheJoker]

Prince is the Mozart of the 20th/21st century.

[@johnmoore4714]

Love listening to Susan

[@listeningtojets]

It goes without saying that Rogers should be in charge of the vault.Aside from the fact that she thoroughly understands the sonic element involved,I feel that she also has the best idea of what he would/wouldn’t release if he were still alive as she is one of a small group of people that continually worked for him for many years

[@giri.goyo_yt]

Damn. GREAT INTERVIEW. RIP Skipper!

[@starrcompany3275]

I see someone knows their Prince! ( skipper was the only man i knew that lived his life to the fullest🖤👍)i say job well done🎶

[@annastaciaparker2902]

@@starrcompany3275 Yes...He did!!! Just wish it could have been more time. I miss him everyday!!

[@MrFilmoreJr]

That was thorough and eye opening. Kinda figured that was the case. Thank you.

[@artdogg50]

People should keep in mind that she wasn't there for their first 2 albums. Ice Cream Castles is the 3rd album by The Time.

[@Mercuriusfm]

Her introducing herself sounded like a scene in an anime. Basically we need a Prince anime.

[@TheNoirAlien]

That's a brilliant idea.

[@davidjohnson2758]

OMG every word Susan speaks!!!!!!!!!!! Need I say more?

[@marianb2623]

This was great!💜👍

[@dudeseriously57]

Excellent interview. Always interesting to hear the inside story of one of my favorite artists and one of the greatest musicians to ever live.

[@smartrecovery5858]

Susan is the "kind" of sister I never had, maybe underpaid for her total dedication to the Master Soul ? Thank you !!!

[@smartrecovery5858]

Cryptic Christine Cute

[@dmoney668]

This is awesome! Thx

[@KHall-yk7xm]

Wow!! So interesting to hear the inside process.

[@dixgun]

Interesting interview and photographs. It always showed, the way she describes Prince and Morris, the kind of routines they had I’d assumed went back to teenage or even childhood days. I had wondered before if Susan Rogers might’ve been related to Prince in some way because of the name Rogers or maybe if Prince liked that they had that name in common.

[@monicamonroe2255]

good story it give us some inside of prince

[@mauricecaston388]

Great interview.... The only mistake is that, the Jamie Starr & Morris Day personna’s, actually was inspired by Rick James, who actually was the first person to call Prince “The Kid”.... By he called him “The Kid” to slight him, as if he’s wet behind the ear.... She would know of their (Prince and Rick Jame) history, because it was before her time....

[@Einnor084]

maurice caston YUPPERZ!!!

[@kurtadams3021]

maurice caston Totally agree

[@tajhanwebster9285]

facts that tour prince open up for rick was hetic lol

[@CorrectiveVision3]

Wait a minute.. wasn't she there?

[@kingsports1113]

On god Rick James n stone city band was fooling n buffalo with the funk

[@chris48234]

Excellent interview, thank you.

[@MrFilmoreJr]

Informative and fascinating

[@dozerla2705]

Great interview with Susan!

[@jaymatic23]

Love to hear her speak

[@myronsmith2114]

Prince was a fucking genius but also a control freak

[@tommyaudio]

omg she is so awesome!

[@nolafan4612]

She articulates so well…

[@ABrownVB63]

Jessie should have been a consultant to the vault releases! Great interview with you both!

[@songdoctor3958]

Definitely, also to say she is a fellow Instructor at Berkeley in Boston. She is the one!

[@DionKhnum]

No Prince is Morris Day . I wrote it on Vlad TV . Just searched Morris Day Speaking at Prince Funeral nothing . She said it . At 12 minutes in this clip. She said listen carefully.The Character Morris was Prince. I think I Gottum.😂

[@reluctantnabiblessed3058]

THE CHARACTER WAS MORRIS THAT PRINCE GOT FROM MORRIS. USE A PERSONS WHOLE QUOTE. WHY TAKE THE QUOTE OUT OF CONTEXT.

[@footfunk1]

excellent questions here great!

[@theoriginalsamueljohnson]

3:51 AM... Work tomorrow... Still listening.

[@ABN6565]

If you've haven't read the Dez Dickerson book,. My Time with Prince Please put that on your must read list. A truly beautiful story. Ups, downs, really from the heart. Susan first time I saw you I wanted you for myself.. Her skin was so smooth and clear and she was extremely beautiful. My Lord, Prince sure can pick em. Miss ya Susan Thanks for the posting. Prince the original work horse, hands down. Bacon skin 😁

[@u.s.n.retired1995]

Excellent interview! 👍🏾

[@pointmantheman]

ALL SONGS WROTE FOR THE TIME, WAS SONGS HE HAD ALREADY RECORDED HE JUST ADDED MORRIS VOICE TO EACH TRACK

[@kingsports1113]

Andre cymone n Dez Dickerson songs

[@damien1781]

E very song everyone did he had written for himself first then gave away...duh

[@kingsports1113]

@Williams Twins you a damn lie u better go check your history

[@kingsports1113]

@@damien1781 the rebels

[@kingsports1113]

@Williams Twins wat I got love for prince I'm just being real but ok believe wat u know but I know wat I hear on records but do you

[@MikeUIibarri]

Life is Good!

[@hippyblood4]

Charles Drake.... Susan isn't a mastering engineer. Jimi and Terry should take control of the vault which was discussed

[@tylergates4075]

That would make so much sense

[@shaneguyton7132]

I knew a lot of that sounded like Prince early music.

[@anthonyagnello3733]

Podcast with Susan Rogers - tinyurl.com/ydxbzjwa

[@proman1926]

And Jessie shouted her out in LoveStruck, “Susan, turn the guitar up a little bit”.

[@alwolf2325]

According to Prince himself, the character was a caricature of him Morris used to do to irl make fun of irl young Prince.

[@LEEMURJ]

Interviewer sounds like The Ladies Man!

[@kimdayne2012]

She had the need to feel respected, ummm

[@sunnypie2]

SheKop I agree, but I also appreciate her educating Prince on how to interact with others. It’s sweet ☺️

[@erriqueyoung]

Interesting for sure , thanks

[@eddeewhat5553]

That song u played where he sound like Morris. Isn’t that off the Black album the song I think was called Cornbread.

[@martybloomquist4158]

Ditto w everyone on Susan. Great to hear her discussion. Keep these great podcasts coming. Is there a concert schedule anywhere where PRINCE alumni are performing?

[@souldeep808]

The interviewer needs a pop-filter on HIS mic. Susan should have teched for him!!!

[@butlerjames1974]

Lol

[@pfunk42]

Where's the rest of the interview??

[@Tarantulisimo]

that's the infamous & legendary "Jamie Starr" alter ego at 9:40

[@Krust_Acean]

Please tell me those guide tracks still exist. Those alter ego albums should be re-released with his vocals.

[@suzeesix]

One has already been released. It’s called Originals. I’m eagerly anticipating vol. 2

[@dominiqueosorio-davis6781]

Wrecka Stow

[@theshadowknowz5900]

Lol...🤣😂😅

[@zarcon85]

I just think, the headline to this is a lil misleading...

[@projectlovecoalition]

Awesome

[@rachelcastro6089]

Lucky gal!

[@chucku00]

Somebody bring me a piece of chicken!

[@myronsmith2114]

How do you know what's in Jesse's house

[@ABN6565]

I would have loved to had been a fly just buzzing all over Prince’s house until he had someone swat the crap outta me😁

[@s4mp_founder]

"Cherry Moon" that's Morris Day.

[@andrewguthlein5095]

Definitely Prince playing Morris Day in that movie.

[@BarbieChaite]

4 minutes just to say that they say hello when they meet...

[@F_Evans]

how Ironic his real last name is Rogers

[@this1cat]

It's Nelson

[@F_Evans]

@@this1cat yep you're right. I stand corrected

[@g6ter1]

Full name is Prince Rogers Nelson

[@F_Evans]

@@g6ter1 yes that has been established. Thank you for the correction.

[@Moonewitch]

@@F_Evans I stand corrected. 😉💯💯💯

[@Dadmasterjames]

Check out b side Tricky by The Time. Morris on drums. Prince talking shit. Wonderful song.

[@princs68]

I'd like 2 see a book written by her. I'm sure it will be really good. Everyone else is writing a book. Kim Berry his stylist is coming with a book soon. I look forward to it. Lots of ppl talk to their bar tender and stylist. Kim seems genuine like Susan Rogers. Great interview!!! Forever Prince We Love You. #RestInParadise our BEAUTIFUL ONE!

[@perri_6]

I want Kim to be my Paisley Park tour guide but I'll settle for reading her book. 😄. Thanks for the heads up! 👍

[@theteleisewilliamsexperience]

She lied about the length of time she worked for him and in April tried 2 over take an event for a 10 year old with brain cancer 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Player_Mick]

9:47 MacDre doing the thizz face

[@starrcompany3275]

Whos the guy sitting to the right of Morris?

[@Tarantulisimo]

The whole MD character & persona came from Prince -- But it had to be childhood friend & brother from another mother Morris to be able to get it, understand the nuances, & pull it off...ALexander O'Neal woulda never been able to make it work

[@leoisstellar]

I don't know if I if this is interesting or just hmmf in passing. Mmmphf.

[@Scili33]

Cool

[@chicanoduke]

I wonder why Vanity and Prince fell Out???

[@mannysavage88]

Nice

[@Davidhjrick]

Great stuff from the horses mouth.

[@3t-sm954]

"Girl Friday" slanderous comments uncalled 4.please thx

[@harryjohnson8605]

I wonder did prince leave her a personal artifacts of his legacy

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

her comparison of Wally to Stevie's ain't no use was WAY OFF in every sense cuz those two songs sound nothing alike especially in arrangement and song structure.

[@gregboyd5653]

Purple house his fav color

[@kayjay8790]

His sister said that his favorite color was orange in an interview. Not sure how true it is...but if he just kept the "purple" in purple rain which became his "color" going since it was the hit and movie that really set to him to ultra stardom....it would make sense

[@monicawilliams3110]

If you look up the spiritual mean of purple you will understand why he chose it. The traits associated with the color describes him as an artist perfectly

[@frank6845ify]

the character was, wait for it, Richard Pryor....white lady get a clue

[@earlygail]

Oh Frankie, where’d you those glass-ez...