I must say, the Family album was a classic. The segue of High Fashion into the ultra-funky Mutiny is too good for words and of course, what is for me, the definitive version of Nothing Compares. St Paul was a top vocalist. I wish they'd have had a second record but the St Paul solo albums were pretty good too.
i still have this album on cassette. i love it. completely under-rated classic. i would love to have it on CD, but since it has been long out of print, its really hard to find a good used copy without paying an arm and a leg. what ever happened with the Family 2.0? i never hear anything about it anymore.
the only thing you could think of writing next to jerome benton's name was "of the time" ?? :P come on! it should be like this: jerome benton - jerome benton
I had this back on the day. Loved it soooooo much. I bought the album and had it transferred to cd before importing it into I-tunes. My life is better with this album on my I-pod. Fantastic , particularly Screams of Passion
This is great!!! That whole album was slammin! I played it a million times, but I can't find it anywhere, used to have it on cassette.. Can't wait for that reunion come thru
"SCREAMS OF PASSION" IS ONE OF THE 'FUN-KEY-IST' JAMS THAT WAS EVA MADE IN THE WHOLE WIDE 'HISTORIOLIGICAL' EXISTENCE OF THE WHOLE KNOW (& UNKNOW) 'INTER-PLANETARY' GALACTIC AND STELLAR CHARTED (& UNCHARTED) INFINITE UNIVERSE(S)!!!!! . . . and I kinda like it! :) I lose my mind every time I hear it(and this little 57 teazer made me have a got-damn uncontrollable conniption!!!) william Anthony smith, Jamaica, NY funk revolutionary! . . . thank u 4 this QOOLQUEST . . . i humbly bow b 4 u!
Are they back??? I'd love love love to hear more from them and I mean new stuff. "Screams Of Passion", "Desire", "River Run Dry" and of course "Nothing" (their original recording IS the definitive one) are classics to me.
Short duration but incredible, superb and improved version of "The Screams Of Passion" by the artists formely known as "The Family" and now known as "The Family 2.0" or "Family de Luxe". Whoever has the complete recording of this video?! We want the full video please!
sooner or later i am going to break down and spend big money for the original release. i owned it as a teen, not knowing that it would be such a rare gem twenty five years later...THE SCREAMS OF PASSION, full version is on the GIRL 6 Soundtrack. its a bargain for that song alone. i can't recall the last time i heard "DESIRE" "HIGH FASHION" &, the Family's version of "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U"... i understand Prince protecting his artistry but the diehard fans are starving for The Family!!!
that right there has to be one of the most skipped over groups (Along with MADHOUSE of course) of all time. If you ever wanna dig find St. Paul's original version of "Nothing COmpares to You" it will bring tears.
That was a band that should have gotten more popularity back then. That :57 seconds of video from their 1985 hit was better than the most of the garbage this millenium
WOW! I, too, would have loved to have been there as well. I also would have loved to chat with all them, and also talk with Wendy & Lisa as they are BUSY!!!! Scoring, "Heroes", movies, and other projects. I wonder if the Family is going to do a new album? And if so, will Prince be involved? I still have the first album to this very day on 12".
I had a chance to buy the cd at the old NPG store in Uptown 13 years ago, and it was selling for about $28? I can't believe I passed up on it. Oh well, this song is a beautiful classic. I have a version of it on the "Girl 6" soundtrack, and I also have the original album on vinyl. I wish I had the cd.
I bought their Japan pressed CD not too long ago on eBay (cost me $125).
I loved The Family back in the day. I remember that I wanted to buy their tape, but it cost $13.99 and as a 15 y.o., I couldn't justify the cost. I had to settle for a bootleg instead. :)
That's hot!! The Family debuted when original music was embraced and enjoyed. Great to see the ties between the members are still there and beautiful music is being made. Can't wait for more.
I heard this song on live365 and I started tripping. I use to have this tape (for the young ones before CDs there were cassette tapes). I remember this song so good; we (me and my cousins) use to walk down the street with our boombox listening to them, prince, L.L. Cool J, and so on. Wow! This brought back some good and seeky times. :)
"ho meh in yo arharmsssz bay-behhh, tell meh thad'u luwv meeeeeeeeeeyeh".......Well, that's how i would have sang it. Hoping he could put some soul into that song by nah. Just a some humor people so don't get mad, just enjoy that revival there.
I must say, the Family album was a classic. The segue of High Fashion into the ultra-funky Mutiny is too good for words and of course, what is for me, the definitive version of Nothing Compares. St Paul was a top vocalist. I wish they'd have had a second record but the St Paul solo albums were pretty good too.
andybltt 10 months ago
I have the original vinyl of their debut!!! I bought it new in 85 and i still have it!!
liqu68 1 year ago
MINNEAPOLIS!!! I like those catz back then!!!
T3rryS0u1 1 year ago
i still have this album on cassette. i love it. completely under-rated classic. i would love to have it on CD, but since it has been long out of print, its really hard to find a good used copy without paying an arm and a leg. what ever happened with the Family 2.0? i never hear anything about it anymore.
jwjh1269 1 year ago
where's the clap???? Jerome Damn! u kill me when ur late on the clap! (lol)
DjReggieRegg 1 year ago
They better work!
SonOfBaldwin 1 year ago
So what's the latest? Fans wanna know. Kitchens and garages are great, but when can we buy tickets to a show?
6076116 1 year ago
The Album was so regal for it's time. Esquite taste written all over it, great concept.
Cosmictalk 1 year ago
I'm just so hurt right now that was just the best song of all times
lele011098 1 year ago
love love love it!!!!! keep it up guys!
kingskid96 1 year ago
why did they take the video off...this si my song
toyz132 1 year ago
the only thing you could think of writing next to jerome benton's name was "of the time" ?? :P come on! it should be like this: jerome benton - jerome benton
haha
EXTENDED91 1 year ago
where's the original video...was posted on youtube previously...did warner gestapo put the smack down
crysjumar1 1 year ago
One of my all time fav groups and song Sreams of Passion.
Thanx 4 sharing,
Zheahra
zheahra 2 years ago
I had this back on the day. Loved it soooooo much. I bought the album and had it transferred to cd before importing it into I-tunes. My life is better with this album on my I-pod. Fantastic , particularly Screams of Passion
nicvicsudds 2 years ago
This is great!!! That whole album was slammin! I played it a million times, but I can't find it anywhere, used to have it on cassette.. Can't wait for that reunion come thru
dabigdawg93 2 years ago
They were the first to do "Nothing Compares to You" made famous LATER by Sinead O'Conner - that song was banging in 1985
I think Prince (who wrote it) also did a remake of the song himself
jimboedwardlee 2 years ago
u a bad muthafucka quest!
niggafrom901 2 years ago
As per usual, you bring a smile to my face n joy to my heart ! Great stuff ! Thank you...xo -c-c-
curiouschile 2 years ago
"SCREAMS OF PASSION" IS ONE OF THE 'FUN-KEY-IST' JAMS THAT WAS EVA MADE IN THE WHOLE WIDE 'HISTORIOLIGICAL' EXISTENCE OF THE WHOLE KNOW (& UNKNOW) 'INTER-PLANETARY' GALACTIC AND STELLAR CHARTED (& UNCHARTED) INFINITE UNIVERSE(S)!!!!! . . . and I kinda like it! :) I lose my mind every time I hear it(and this little 57 teazer made me have a got-damn uncontrollable conniption!!!) william Anthony smith, Jamaica, NY funk revolutionary! . . . thank u 4 this QOOLQUEST . . . i humbly bow b 4 u!
iamwillsmith 2 years ago
I love this song! This is one of my favorites growing up!!
MrGreene313 2 years ago
Are they back??? I'd love love love to hear more from them and I mean new stuff. "Screams Of Passion", "Desire", "River Run Dry" and of course "Nothing" (their original recording IS the definitive one) are classics to me.
ricardovmonteiro 2 years ago 6
Short duration but incredible, superb and improved version of "The Screams Of Passion" by the artists formely known as "The Family" and now known as "The Family 2.0" or "Family de Luxe". Whoever has the complete recording of this video?! We want the full video please!
oscarobin 2 years ago 2
sooner or later i am going to break down and spend big money for the original release. i owned it as a teen, not knowing that it would be such a rare gem twenty five years later...THE SCREAMS OF PASSION, full version is on the GIRL 6 Soundtrack. its a bargain for that song alone. i can't recall the last time i heard "DESIRE" "HIGH FASHION" &, the Family's version of "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U"... i understand Prince protecting his artistry but the diehard fans are starving for The Family!!!
khoury1600 2 years ago
Hey!...Where is Miko Weaver?Remember the songs"Mutiny"&"High Fashion"...Miko on guitar.
Merrida 2 years ago
that right there has to be one of the most skipped over groups (Along with MADHOUSE of course) of all time. If you ever wanna dig find St. Paul's original version of "Nothing COmpares to You" it will bring tears.
takenover07 2 years ago
they still got it!
zava34 2 years ago
Hey Paul where was Jerome Benton? I noticed he wasn't there.
purplexxe8 2 years ago
yes, he was. at :28 or so
QueenRoyalty11 2 years ago
That was a band that should have gotten more popularity back then. That :57 seconds of video from their 1985 hit was better than the most of the garbage this millenium
21sttnmemphis 2 years ago 14
I would have killed to see this. They were an awesome band.
cbcfocusedlife 2 years ago
OMG!! i wore OUT my 45 of "the screams of passion"!! DOOOOPENESSSSS!!!
jannyboo 2 years ago
wow i almost cried that was amazing shit i felt it deep ah
devalanenvygreen 3 years ago
so damn funky! thanks ?uest
ahardmark 3 years ago
Thank you for this its Awesome
Socalipso 3 years ago
this is legendary
SashaThumper1 3 years ago
hell 2 tha yeah. too funky. they need 2 re-release that song as an updated version
EEJAI 3 years ago
excellent post!
themoon1 3 years ago
Hey ?uest, what's the latest on The Family reunion? Me curious....
Wardomatic 3 years ago
This is awesome! I wish there was more!! Susan looks great without a perm ;o)
7TwistedRomance 3 years ago
Wow how did u find this ???
gyypsyy 3 years ago
wow is there more never thought i would ever c this
housequake43 3 years ago
wooo hoo, that's that Minneapolis UPTOWN magic!!
Domino1972 3 years ago
A musical prayer has been answered !!!
oberonst87 3 years ago
Awesome! I want 2 hear more!
GLuv4U 3 years ago
Cool!
cosmicdaze 3 years ago
Sounds fucking incredible
27dong 3 years ago
Há mais 15 anos comprei LP e me encantei! E hoje? Eles ainda tocam?
arthurcamargo 3 years ago
Jerome and St Paul still looking as slick as ever ha ha :-)
Kudorama 3 years ago
Paul Peterson is a teacher of mine, he's an AWESOME guy.
brakkum 3 years ago
Love it! They all look good!
monilyn1 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
The music sounds great. the vocals suck...
newfunk319 3 years ago
"The Family".
My favorite album of all time!
Always been a St. Paul fan!
Awesome to see them back!
djmoon2069 3 years ago
WOW! I, too, would have loved to have been there as well. I also would have loved to chat with all them, and also talk with Wendy & Lisa as they are BUSY!!!! Scoring, "Heroes", movies, and other projects. I wonder if the Family is going to do a new album? And if so, will Prince be involved? I still have the first album to this very day on 12".
chj2 3 years ago
St Paul Peterson is so HOT!
jesse1971 3 years ago
I had a chance to buy the cd at the old NPG store in Uptown 13 years ago, and it was selling for about $28? I can't believe I passed up on it. Oh well, this song is a beautiful classic. I have a version of it on the "Girl 6" soundtrack, and I also have the original album on vinyl. I wish I had the cd.
theelectricman 4 years ago
I got the cd on ebay
Luvanpeace 3 years ago
I bought their Japan pressed CD not too long ago on eBay (cost me $125).
I loved The Family back in the day. I remember that I wanted to buy their tape, but it cost $13.99 and as a 15 y.o., I couldn't justify the cost. I had to settle for a bootleg instead. :)
MissionTube 4 years ago
this was so good....i almost cursed...
jerseygirl6 4 years ago
i would've LOVED to have occupied a corner of that set. That was off the chain!!! Thanx for the post.
rocbotttum 4 years ago
What a collection of talent!! They sound great and truly appear to be enjoying themselves. Love It!
NewSouth70 4 years ago
Classic ass song!!! This is a rare treat!!! Cudos for this gem!
jojoledet 4 years ago
WOW!!!! that song really held up well. This record was released in '85
subversive 4 years ago
Thanks - any news from a european tour!?
AntonGreiffenberg 4 years ago
That's hot!! The Family debuted when original music was embraced and enjoyed. Great to see the ties between the members are still there and beautiful music is being made. Can't wait for more.
bnotesounds 4 years ago
My jam!!! Oh my gosh..that is the original band!! Thank u thank u!
Najenn 4 years ago
I heard this song on live365 and I started tripping. I use to have this tape (for the young ones before CDs there were cassette tapes). I remember this song so good; we (me and my cousins) use to walk down the street with our boombox listening to them, prince, L.L. Cool J, and so on. Wow! This brought back some good and seeky times. :)
Ucantcmeeka 4 years ago
unbelievable, ALL the original members are there!
PhuckHue 4 years ago
"ho meh in yo arharmsssz bay-behhh, tell meh thad'u luwv meeeeeeeeeeyeh".......Well, that's how i would have sang it. Hoping he could put some soul into that song by nah. Just a some humor people so don't get mad, just enjoy that revival there.
loneman247 4 years ago
wow they're having fun aren't they?
misstemper 4 years ago
album is classic....Prince is a genius
deisme 4 years ago
Heard the show was dope. Glad to see you put them on the line up that night!
agentundercova 5 years ago
Ahmir! I had no idea. you get a soul clap and hug from me, homes!
stuffaintover 5 years ago
Bless u Ahmir ....Bless u... :-)
kabiri3000 5 years ago
Thank u questo
thank u questo
thank u thank u thank u
hendriksmock 5 years ago
dope!
extrapulakatekel 5 years ago
WOAH ! I CAN'T WAIT
VSPLEEN 5 years ago
Awesome!!
Too Hot!
Fnancois 5 years ago
naw that's some nice funk :)
Stizzylicious 5 years ago
when was this session done? The Family is one of my favorite groups of all time!!!! The album is such a classic and is timeless.
quincywizz 5 years ago
when was this done!!! The Family is one of my favorite groups of all time! The album is such a timeless classic.
quincywizz 5 years ago
How cool is that? They sound as fresh as ever!
Kudos 2 you!
clemens1986 5 years ago