The Family - River Run Dry

[@biged1956]

34 years later... It still walks! The Family was so overlooked! RIP Prince!

[@catchingfeelings4395]

U already know!

[@catchingfeelings4395]

So overlooked!

[@cjsvoiceworks6008]

Indeed - they still been making music under the name FDeluxe and Paul and Eric Leeds perform and record together too

[@chasaandrew6423]

​@@cjsvoiceworks6008thanks for the Information

[@wendyb5979]

My fave prince protogees

[@benahmed6916]

i played this track and the album constantly during the late 80's. it simply knocked me for six! I loved and still love the album sleeve and cover. Prince, The Revolution, The Time, Sheila E, Madhouse, Wendy & Lisa, Jessie Johnson, Jam & Lewis Productions! Wow! The Minneapolis sound was the great alternative to the mainstream pop of the era.

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

I always felt that the Romance 1600 album sounded a bit like a bunch of outtakes, sort of uneven and unfinished. Sheila’s next album was a bit tighter. Wednesday Like A River and Faded Photographs are execellent.

[@youlandaanderson5111]

And don't forget Andre Cymone and Jill Jones

[@heatmiserscottyblaze]

This and Screams of Passion was 2 of my favs from this album. But this was my fav. But we can't forget Nothing Compares 2 U I love their version WAY more than Sinead. It's more haunting yet beautiful. Sadly when I tell my friends about it, they've never heard of The Family MY Family owned a Roller Skating Rink from 1971 to 2009. You best believe I played Nothing Compares 2 U by The Family for couples skate when it came out BEFORE Sinead. At least our skaters knew who released it first lol

[@staceysomers862]

Nice

[@suzannethompson5895]

Oh yeah‼️💯‼️ New Renault-alliance auto reverse baby 19 yrs old styling☺️

[@sunflowerlove6489]

Listen I was a teen when this group came out and if u didn’t come up in the 80s u don’t get it this group was the damn bomb!!!!

[@djalexia]

My Jam!!!! The whole album is the bomb! Underrated ... For few only ;)

[@RobRoyR8R]

Nice to have met you. We can listen without people over playing it. This is Our Thing.

[@RobRoyR8R]

One more thing. At one time they was asking up to $50.00 for this CD on Amazon. I guess because it might be rare.

[@MILESDEBRA]

Minds too !

[@heatmiserscottyblaze]

I got this when it first came out when Screams of Passion came out. And the Nothing compares 2 U....wow. so much better than Sinead. And then this...I was blown away. And then St. Peter did the song on a TMNT soundtrack Every Heart Needs A Home. But yeah...this album...WAY underated.

[@josebrown5961]

@@heatmiserscottyblazeOf course it was better,it was like 4 years before her. She didn’t even understand the song. And she did a karaoke of the song. Listen to hers, it is just like the original. Only the arrangement is different. She didn’t “make the song her own,” she sang it just like St.Paul.

[@VALlewellyn]

Played this album to death back in the day. Still sounds amazing

[@Tinkerbelle2476]

Viola Llewellyn ME TOO 💜

[@djalexia]

Same here! Amazing Album!

[@howardcrook1153]

Me too.

[@derrickjoyce9216]

Me tooooooooo!!!

[@maplemysticmedia]

Grand funk railroad

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

For a brief, brilliant moment in time, we had the Paisley Park era. 1985-87: Jill Jones, The Family, Mazarati, Sheila E, Madhouse.

[@benahmed6916]

u know what? u r right! That was a brilliant moment in time! still got my old records here in the UK.

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

Yes i still got all my vinyl 12" Prince records and cassettes (Family, Mazarati, Vanity 6)

[@benahmed6916]

@@johnbrowneyes7534 Me too! I searched high and low in Manchester and London for anything to do with the Minneapolis scene between 1982 and 1995

[@ringfinger9919]

I had every one of those albums at one time! This one on cassette & vinyl :)

[@jenrose1971]

And dont forget Jesse!

[@tubehead357]

The Family album is a MASTERPIECE!

[@pathamby8124]

I owned this tape cassette in 1985. I played this cassette tape over and over while riding in my 1984 Chevy Citation! I was 19❤

[@Rrkgbf]

As a musician myself, I can’t stop listening to this cut….unique arrangement at the time and even since then, there’s been nothing like it - at least that I’ve heard. If anyone knows of artists who’ve taken similar risks, comment…I’d love to hear them. This full-on remains a classic for me. I get chills every time I listen to it. I wish this whole album was available. I’d snatch it up in a heartbeat.

[@kevingipson9293]

This song and the album is a another Prince Masterpiece! 💗🎶☝🏽👁️

[@Palominoxoxo]

I had this cassette when it came out. I played the heck out of this song. One of my all time favorites. Boy, does this take me back. So many great memories. Loved all the songs on this cassette. Love the strings on this song. The family is a great group.

[@WealthRP]

For those who actually owned this vinyl, you may remember that this track was produced by the one and only drummer of The Revolution, Mr. Bobby Z.! 💜

[@alvinnelson7539]

Slow down sir Prince did this

[@dominictorres1924]

Yes Bobby Z did write this song

[@jerviejervie2204]

This was the only track on the album written by Bobby Z but Prince still produced it.

[@RighteousNacho]

Ny brother and I, Prince fans forever, wore this cassette (yes, cassette!) out when it came out. It is the jam!!

[@p5ri3o]

"In The Middle Of A Dream, No Love At The End Of The Rainbow"; damn that's DEEP😥 The lovely marriage of words and music by none other than the legendary: Prince Rogers Nelson 💪 Such artist come around but once in a LIFETIME, grateful to have experienced his musical GENIOUS✌

[@DawnRoache-y9n]

"Stick pin jab in the middle of a dream, no love, the end of the rainbow 🌈

[@winkie1234]

Stationed in England 1985 thru 1989 ...I played this album relentlessly, hearing these tracks takes me back to those great times...Thanks Prince, Thanks Family ! LOVE !

[@victoriaowens6529]

This song is everything..still in 2024❤

[@LS72817]

This is their best song on the album

[@Silverman216]

This beats whatever is out today in the charts!

[@heatmiserscottyblaze]

2 years later and this statement is still true

[@lovelylj2857]

So Extremely Beautiful & So Majorly Heart Touching!! The Music Is So Devine & Perfect For It! The Singing Is Incredible!! The Words Are So Meaningful!!! It Is A Tear Jerker, Yet So Heart Touching!! It Really Moves Me!! I Love It So Much!! Thank-You Forever, Our Beloved, Sweet Babyface, For Bringing Together Your Awesome Band, The Family, & For All That You Did For Us!! We Miss You, Love You, Charish You, Will Never Forget You, & Hold You In Our Hearts Forever, Babyface!! Thank-You So Much For Sharing A True Gem, Boris Pamuk!!

[@larryblack2981]

TOTALLY UNDERRATED! One of the crowning achievements of the late 80's Prince/Minneapolis Sound! THIS masterpiece (album) was it's pinnacle! On a whole other level!

[@icu1905]

Still have this vinyl from 85... soundtrack of my life....💜✝️☮️

[@zoeiedurham8853]

Absolute jam that never gets old! Omg so glad I found it. I've been searching for ages.💜

[@tyronecampbell6181]

Oh yes..back in the day..bad ass tune ..gotta love the 80s..💚👊🏽💚

[@craigmitchell8109]

I used to wear this album OUT! OMG! One of the best P produced albums that wasn't his own. AND, with Clare Fisher's string arrangements, omg! WOW! MAGICAL

[@stephenlyons3435]

One of my favorite groups! Thier music was ahead of its time..

[@lovelylj2857]

This Song And The Album Is A Another Babyface Masterpiece!

[@cjsvoiceworks6008]

CLASSIC Prince Clare Fischer Cut!! Still got this on 12" Vinyl and still rocking this today! Is it me or does it sound like Prince ran the strings thru a flanger?

[@lovelylj2857]

Stationed In England 1995 Thru 1999...I Played This Album Relentlessly, Hearing These Tracks Takes Me Back To Those Great Times...Thanks Babyface, Thanks Family! LOVE!

[@tresboujay]

I have been looking for this song forever! Thank you so much! 😊

[@fontaine4100]

Man I miss the 80,s

[@jayskywalker5049]

fontaine4100 hell I even miss my curl from the eighties

[@_otacon]

i wish I could have a Time Machine so I could experience any concert in the 80s, istg.

[@amiravenerosy8745]

Romantic,with a drop of nostalgy,and souvenirs too,thanks to Prince and his bands....

[@kennethsteele6808]

The Family was one of my music groups during the '80's. I still listen to their music as a form of nostalgia, from the state-of-mind that I was in at the time. Peace!

[@lovelylj2857]

"In The Middle Of A Dream, no Love At The End Of The Rainbow"; Damn That's DEEP. The Lovely Marriage Of Words And Music By None Other Than The Legendary: Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. Such Artist Come Around But Once In A LIFETIME, Greatful To Have Experienced His Musical GENIOUS.

[@kelvinharris3626]

My favorite song on this album...GREAT ALBUM!!!!

[@yvettesanchez5750]

So extremely beautiful & so majorly heart touching!! The music is so divine & perfect for it!! The singing is incredible!! The words are so meaningful!! It is a tear jerker, yet so heart touching!! It really moves me!! I love it so much!! Thank- you forever, our beloved, sweet Prince, for bringing together your awesome band, The Family, & for all that you did for us!! We miss you, love you, charish you, will never forget you, & hold you in our hearts forever, Prince!! Thank-you so much for sharing a true gem, Boris Pamuk!!

[@lovelylj2857]

34 Years Later...It Still Walks! The Family Was So Overlooked!...Babyface!

[@gennibee]

OMGEE I have loved ❤this song since it came out in the 80s. So glad it’s in KZbin!🎉

[@datrahardaway3347]

I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it the lyrics the Ochre straight is so Beautiful all the instruments are Beautiful

[@LaJoBa1]

The Strings arranged by Grand Rapids Michigan native Claire Fischer...Prince and Clare were genius!

[@robertperkins1420]

he also did the strings on "ASK RUFUS" by chaka khan and rufus

[@YOMAME123]

Wow impressive

[@micheleanderson2710]

What's also amazing is the two never met in person!

[@jayskywalker5049]

@ Michelle yeah I met claire I'm from Michigan and he's actually a jazz artist and it is true he said he never met Prince so it's amazing how they or able to work like that... And keep in mind this is before the internet they were using tape and if I'm not mistaken this was the first time him and Prince ever work together

[@cd6243]

Clare was incredible

[@lovelylj2857]

The Album Aged Very Well Indeed. Bobby Z Had A Hit On His Hands But I Don't Remember It Getting The Airplay It Deserved Back In 95. Babyface Was A Busy Man. He Wrote This Entire Album Expect For This One Track, He Released Love, Marriage? & Divorce (With Toni Braxton) And Began Planning Another Hit Single, "As A Matter Fact" While Still Touring Babyface Unplugged NYC 1997 In 97. Good Lawd!!!!!!!

[@BabyGurlnJP]

Shout out to the people who had the audio cassette tape! Got this, Wham!, Under the Cherry Moon, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam and a few more for a penny!

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

Still have my audio cassette from '85 !

[@jayskywalker5049]

They still looking for me to this day

[@thendrix1721]

OMG this takes me back...

[@tjfarri1]

Still have this album.......still listening to it!

[@eddiearaya2456]

I haven't heard this song, "River Run Dry" in like 34 years. Wow! I recognized it instantly though.

[@cnmultimedia1542]

Quel plaisir de retrouver cet album trop méconnu du public. Un grand MERCI

[@blairfranklin7320]

One of my favorite songs ever! WOW!

[@michaelheffner7816]

Love this song first heard it when i was 15... Just found it 2day on youtube. Its a damn shame u cant find it on cd. Only vinyl.. So i had 2 buy the LP now have 2 find something 2 play it on...

[@hermitcard4654]

okay...you can download it digitally...from this very video...cd's are going, going, gone...wait are you a backwards time traveler?

[@evarene07]

There’s nothing like the sound of vinyl my friend...

[@evarene07]

@@hermitcard4654 idiot...

[@hermitcard4654]

@@evarene07 🤪😝😂🤣✌

[@hermitcard4654]

@@evarene07 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZWWhKeqqdShlbs

[@lovelylj2857]

I Played This Track And The Album Constantly During The Late 80's And In The Late 90's. It Simply Knocked Me For Six! I Loved And Still Love The Album Sleeve And Cover. Babyface, The Deele, Switch, The Fugees, Sheila E., Madhouse, Wendy & Lisa, Jessie Johnson, Jam & Lewis Productions! Wow! The Minneapolis Sound Was The Great Alternative To The Mainstream Pop Of The Era.

[@lovelylj2857]

My Cousin And I, Babyface Fans Forever, Wore This Cassette (Yes, Cassette!) When It Came. It Was Our Jam!!

[@hopescott2728]

Screams of passion was the first song I heard from them , AWESOME SONG

[@timothysullivan2952]

Still have this album. I think I was 17 when this came out. Amazing music. Played this for my partner. Thought it was current and not 38 years old

[@lonzorandle6529]

ALL I CAN SAY IZ - BEAUTIFUL! AND ITZ A JAM TOO AND ITZ TRUE,WOWWW!!

[@jody1music]

my top 10 albums of all time. Pimp tight!!!!

[@zimwillsalvadorthediamondd4434]

i remember when i bought it.......;the end of my youth,but so much joy.merci prince

[@kpac31]

I still love this song guilty pleasure

[@contreras8590]

this album came out the year I graduated high school...I played the album and cassette to death! Still love it today...

[@lovelylj2857]

Babyface Was My Inspiration For Setting A Goal Of Having My Own Studio By Age 25, Because Like Him, I Played Every Instrument And Have Always Resented Working With Musicians Who Do Not Allow The Music To Lead Us In The Studio But Make It About Themselves. Every Babyface Related Album Or Project Was My Pursuit To Discover. Like Madhouse, Destiny's Child And More.

[@willfromyadkinville]

i must have this album again!

[@theangellenetwork4915]

beautiful

[@Lucky7tattooNettahoe]

Loved this record! Burned the cassette out in my hatchback Mustang in High School! Wish I had it on c.d.

[@stevenmarctrier]

Prince was my inspiration for setting a goal of having my own studio by age 25, because like him, I played every instrument and have always resented working with musicians who do not allow the music to lead us in the studio but make it about themselves. Every Prince related album or project was my pursuit to discover. Like Madhouse, Vanity 6 and more.

[@shanellmeredith8035]

The album aged very well indeed. Bobby Z had a hit on his hands but i dont remember it getting the airplay it deserved back in 85. Prince was a busy man. He wrote this entire album except for this one track, he released Around the World in a Day and began planning another film, Under the Cherry Moon while still touring Purple Rain in 85. Good Lawd!!!!!!!

[@thomasbrown3356]

Screams of Passion got huge radio.

[@JANXDPDX]

@@thomasbrown3356 and video

[@fontaine4100]

Brings back memories.

[@staceysomers862]

Again .1 of my favorite.

[@Activation1111]

Love that song!!

[@MoVed33]

It played in my dream last nite, so now we unite

[@steveberlack]

I STILL have this album on vinyl. You can't find it anywhere now. This was my favorite jam and I WORE. IT. OUT.

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

One of the best tracks to come out of the mid-80s Paisley Park era. Classic. Stunning, classy, funky, ethereal. Better than most of the Parade material, IMO.

[@benahmed6916]

I agree with you. Brilliant, touching lyrics, great vocals, back beat(oh, dem drumz!) and classical music aligned with a great Producer, Prince! WOW! I was hooked and addicted as a young man.

[@TwiztedGenius]

ABSOLUTE BEAUTY

[@djdarrinb677]

Keesler Air Force Base...Biloxi MS...1985! I still rock this whole album. No bassline in the song...anybody noticed? Prince Rodgers Nelson = GENIUS! Damn shame they didn't have a sophomore album!

[@hermanhitt5055]

Lowry Air Force Base,Denver Colorado. I Remember. Best time of my life,I just didn't know it.🧐🙏🏽

[@Youknowmeozone]

That string arrangement…epic .. prince and Claire equals magic

[@anthonyoglesby8496]

My favorite song by FDeluxe/The Family.

[@ronhaywood171]

When you would hold me Circles my heart danced You never told me That our love it had no chance

[@lovelylj2857]

That String Arrangement...Epic...Babyface And Claire Equals Magic.

[@thelightningjays4555]

I love this cassette , one of those that you can just keep letting the whole thing play.

[@youlandaanderson5111]

I love this song classic album that most know nothing about

[@setforce]

Memories!!! I remember playing the song when my then gurlfriend broke up with me!!!

[@aeubanks0]

Me too bruh! Felt like an arrow through me!!

[@kddiane1787]

NO love at the end of the rainbow.

[@tanyablue8523]

thank you Erick for the heartbreat😥

[@alvinnelson7539]

This holds up to anything on now!

[@lovelylj2857]

I Used To Wear This Album OUT! OMG! One Of The Best Babyface Produced Albums That Wasn't His Own. AND, With Clare Fisher's String Arrangements, OMG! WOW! MAGICAL.

[@Survivor2002]

The first time I heard this album, I didn't care WHERE they were playing, I wanted to see The Family all the way LIVE! So I was heartbroken when I heard that Prince was "moving on" from The Family project, and there wouldn't be a second album. But as they say, all good things comes to those who wait, and NOW I'll get to see them in May, as a new unit: St. Paul and the Minneapolis Funk All-Stars!

[@byronsamuels6939]

One of my favorite songs from their debut album if 85

[@chantayjenkins2500]

Love everything about The Family 💜💜💜

[@shuddersome07]

This is in my top 10 favorite songs of all genres

[@chantayjenkins2500]

Love everything about The Family 💜💜

[@maximillianmuhammad8422]

Bobby z did the thing with this cut.it still grooves

[@BAMMAX1]

My favorite

[@lovelylj2857]

Keesler Air Force Base...Biloxi MS...1995! I Still Rock This Whole Album. No Bassline In The Song...Anybody Noticed! Kenneth Babyface Edmonds = GENIUS! Damn Shame They Didn't Have A Sophomore Album!

[@kmitch672004]

STILL crushing on Susannah Melvoin! She’s breathtakingly beautiful to this day.❤️

[@conniecollins9946]

Love this song omg yes

[@hermanhitt5055]

This was the Coldest song on the album.🧐🙏🏽

[@lovelylj2857]

One Of The Best Tracks To Come Out Of The Mid-90's LaFace Records Era. Classic. Stunning, Classy, Funky, Ethereal. Better Than Most Of The Parade Material, IMO.

[@lovelylj2857]

The First Time I Heard This Album, I Didn't Care WHERE They Were Playing, I Wanted To See The Family All The Way LIVE! So I Was Heartbroken When I Heard That Babyface Was "Moving On" From The Family Project, And There Wouldn't Be A Second Album. But As They Say, All Good Things Comes To Those Who Wait, And NOW I'll Get To See Them In May, As A New Unit: St. Paul And The Minneapolis Funk All-Stars!

[@zackhawkins3774]

nice feelin

[@3t-sm954]

Fav.💔

[@chrishawkins6535]

Some of these songs could've been in the movie UTCM.

[@YOMAME123]

Who's here 📍in 2019?

[@markcrisp7315]

St Paul I liked his Solo project as well Wendy & Lisa Gems 💎 🥁😊☮️💟

[@jayham____fromgeorgia]

I'm just realizing there's no bass in this song.. Damn, funky

[@floydhumphrey9165]

Prince is the only artist it seems that constantly and successfully gets away with that!

[@jayham____fromgeorgia]

@@floydhumphrey9165 ain't that the truth!

[@saltwatercb]

This is an amazing song and far and away the best song on the album, which is otherwise middling. It has such a slinky, sexy, propulsive feel to it, which establishes a very palpable mood (like a soundtrack for cat burglars!). Clare Fischer's strings are absolutely incredible, creating a great percussive elegance that places this song alongside Prince masterpieces with a similarly dramatic and prowling arrangement, like "When Doves Cry" and "Thieves in the Temple." But the thing is, Prince didn't actually write this one--Bobby Z. did. I think it's ironic that the one song Prince did not write for this album is actually the project's best. "Screams of Passion" is excellent, but not nearly as compelling or accomplished as this.