Prince didn't record the song cause it was too emotional for him at the time. Which is part of his genius, his songs are direct from the heart. According to a Rolling Stone Interview.
I still have the original cassette of this first and only recording from the family as well as the other artist of the '80's MPLS era. This original was great, Sinead better;but neither can hold a candle to the version sung by Prince & Rosie Gaines. Unfortunately, many people were late getting to the party and what was coming out of MPLS, by the time Sinead came along
Guys, we all agree that Sinead O' Connor made this song popular and make her cover of this song classic and a pop standard, but can Prince at LEAST get credit for writing the composition?
Respect to Prince, this is his song, always will be, no matter who covers it, it's so good my Dog could do a half decent cover version, great songwriting by a genius in the middle of a prolific period of greatness.
@EDT3270 I went to Amazon.com to try and buy the cd remaster but that reissue costs $30?!! I wish Warner Bros would make this CD widely available and affordable.
i remember when sinead's version took over the earth like a plague, a wonderful plague mind you - i knew prince wrote it but assumed then(1990) that he wrote it for sinead. had never heard of the family until later - and i loved most of prince's music from 1982-1990 -- this version is good too, i like his & her vocals, it's the background chorus that sounds odd(oh oh oh oh oh) compared to sinead's version; the better version
Why are you all looking at this from the wrong angle?? You can prefer any version you like, that's fine BUT you have to concede that without the original there would be no Sinead O'Connor version....
This version is by far hands down the BEST version in its original pure form. Plus O'Conner didn't really change anything. Without that cover song you would have never heard of her. So his song, melody and verse put her on the radar, and you haven't anything worthwhile since. LOL too funny, you can't even give the man props for a great song. I love the Family!
@chanserful...I was sooo miserable at one stage and I was playing the hell out of this song and enjoying my depressed state...a day or two later, I was walking into the student center and Sinead's vers. comes over the sound system. I recognized the tune and I was like...Who the fnck is fnckin' up this song...I admit it was nice, but I wasn't ready for the intrusion, naaah mean. How much for the session, doc'?
The ONLY reason people remember Sinead and not this one is because, to my knowledge, this was not released as a single. Nothing on this album did very well, unfortunately.
You stupid ass young ass dunbasses The Family made this first as written by Prince, some of you were not even thought of yet as most of you young asses! Music repeats itself....
absolutely the best version was sung by Prince. Although, since this was the original and I remember listening to this song on loop back in the day, it still still holds a special place in my heart.
Boooo!! I knew this song way b4 Sin-head sang it.....I like St. Paul Peterson's voice and The Family's way better! I played this song when me and my girl broke up!!! lol!
I read about this, didn't know it was a cover. But then I clicked in, and I can see why this was not a hit. Whoever spotted it for Sinead, did a damn good job. And whoever produced it with her too.
I'll be the dog here... I think sinead didn't do it near the justice and her version is WAY overproduced. Between the musicians and the singer the synergy just flat spanks her ass. but that's just me.
I remember when Sinead hit it big with this song, and I was like, WTF? The Family, dammit! The Family did this first! Sinead's version was fine, but personally, I love this version. Too bad Prince is such an a jerk and won't allow a re-release of the album by The Family. They are now performing under the name fDeluxe.
@FamousMovieScenes09 absolutely. Sometimes a cover make the original version forgettable or an anecdote. Take GO WEST for instance, which was originally recorded by Village People but launched to Classic Mode b the Pet Shop Boys.
@FamousMovieScenes09 That has to be one of the most moronic comments ever made on youtube...and I've seen a lot of them. Not even Prince does it as good as St. Paul and it's Prince's song!
@FamousMovieScenes09 respect the music craft from the orginal dude! thats whats wrong with music today guys like u makes it watered down and will not last.
@FamousMovieScenes09 in the context of being popular, maybe. (without kissing his ass) Remember just how big Prince is. However, in just about every other context, you're either wrong or have terrible taste (I hope it's the former). Sinead is one of those singers who, while they can sing, choose to verbally shave a cat with a rusty razorblade. With that said, both Prince and Sinead are both Batshit crazy, but at least Prince has talent.
@FamousMovieScenes09 I disagree - Sinead O made it a hit by simplifying it harmonically and using very standard production. This is a better version. It has a lot more passion.
Listen to the whole album , The Family he was talented and if he wasn't such an arrogant fool we would have heard this version and others but no. Remember Screams of Passion? Any Prince fan loved it...I liked it all Prince also wrote I feel for You and later Chakachan did it and made it famous! Timing and talent once again!
From this version you could tell it was sung terribly with some cheap electro pipe organ beat, but, you can also see that it's a well written song with potential.
Lol I'm guessing going against the majority and jumping on a bandwagon is still cool....This song is no way near as good as sineads.....That's why no-one remembers this version.
@BrilliantPSB ...I feel you guys about Sinead making the song what it was, and it was good, she killed it actually...but BIG thanks to you BrilliantPSB, because the original was what it was...In my opinion simple, yet brilliant. Pretty dark and sullen. The sax represented his misery. Anyway, Thanks, again, New Birth killed "Wild Flower", but Skylark's versions was still good, too.
@BrilliantPSB That includes me. And I remembe very clearly when O'Connor's version came out. I knew that Prince wrote it, though. Only finding this now after reading about it on Wikipedia. You gotta give Sinead O'Connor big credit for seeing anything in this song. I mean, the two versions are nothing alike. Makes you wonder how she saw such potential. I think the same about the song Without You by Harry Nilsson. How did he see the beauty in the Badfinger original version.
@ShelterDogs absolutly. Sinead has the credit for making this song a world hit, Prince for writting it and The Family for bringing it to life. I think Sinead didn't change much of the original vocals intonation, yet added tons of sadness to it.
@bigmac329190 I certainly do remeber this version and prefer it! I went looking for the families version I don't ever have to hear Sineads version again in life.
@bigmac329190 Well I for one remember this version, and dislike Sineads version...this was so much better, but hey, when there is trouble in the camp, the winner will always be His Purple Heiness!
@bigmac329190 not many remeber this version BECAUSE THE INDUSTRY MONEY MACHINE WAS NOT BEHIND PROMOTING IT AND PLAYING THE HELL OUT OF IT IN ROTATION EVERY FREAKIN HOUR....but to think that Sineads' version is better....complete nonsense. She ruined this song for me...
I like Sinead's version better, this one is very good , and I respect it for being original. However, I think Sinead performs it with more pain, and I believe the Lyrics that Prince wrote are personal, and she related to them obviously if you watch her video.Although, I am a man, not used to seeing woman talk about loss, it moved me. Respect to Prince.
I like all the versions of this song! It's like the song "I heard it through the Grapevine" Three different interpretations (CCR, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight) but all good!!
It's really odd - Sinead's version had what sounded like a very simple, very cheaply made X Factor style backing track, but it was incredibly powerful. Whereas this one has all kinds of mad synths going on in the background, which ruin it slightly. You can't tell where the tune's going at all in this one. Can't blame the singers at all though - and of course the lyrics are still timelessly brilliant
I grew up on the North Side, and it's cool to know this was written in the hood, originally recorded there, and has become this powerful song throughout the world.Just as we knew it was in Mpls. in the 80's. What a great time to have witnessed the music coming out of the city then!!
I love both versions. Prince is NOT the singer; it's St. Paul. Of course, Prince wrote and produced it. The girl on the cover is Susannah, Wendy's twin sister. Been a fan since 1980. Still have the original "The Family" album on vinyl.
The guy you keep saying that sounds like crap is Prince. I think he did pretty good for himself and he is the original author for this song, it was stolen and remade by Sinead with no credit given to him. For a long time he got screwed.
@eohanrahan Well...taste is specific to the hearer..but "THIS GUY" is Prince, and among his accomplishments are writing this song! Another example in the music business of a singer/writer seeing his work made famous by another vocalist. I don't like this version as well as Prince's live version or Sinead's, but the song is awesome and it stands by itself.
@eohanrahan Sinead EXTREMELY TALENTED & also the Original version song by Prince is also Excellent. I have to say though that I like Sineads cover of the Prince song much better even then Prince's Original recording of it. This how ever is not so good at all & I am being nice in saying that.
Man, I bought this album as a young kid didn't like it much. Was surprised when SInead had a huge hit out of this song years later. Prince should have just kept this song for himself.
I love Sineads version, but she took it without Prince's permission, then abused him, the guy who gave her her career, I only care about the quality of the music really but jeez, that's just cold.
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damn....so many ignorant ppl around....this is BY FAR my favorite version! Whitout a fucking doubt, I have always loved and been a huge fan of Prince, With that said, Sinead has written and preformed some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard in my lifetime. Thanks to Prince for giving her a chance (because they were friends, dumbasses!) And letting us all get a glimpse of what she is. I know that because I heard the song, I wanted to hear more....and more she brought. CHEERS!!!!
Prince and Sinead are both extremely talented performers who sang every word like it was the last thing they'd ever do. Sinead wrote many of her songs, she just happens to be known more for her covers (this one and "War"). Listen to "Troy" or "Jerusalem." But it doesn't matter. Watch the video for her version of this song, or watch a live performance. The passion flows out of her like a tidal wave. It's just as powerful as any performance from Purple Rain. And isn't that what really matters?
@BiggsDarkstar YES..BUT NO MATTER WHO SINGS IT THEY DO IT RIGHT TIGHT JUSTICE...AND ONE COULD HEAR PRINCES INFLUENCE IN IT ANY WAY..STILL ALL WHO HAVE TOUCH IT HAS DONE IT RIGHT.
@Zmijowaty Yes and that why prince is still around today, he writes many beautiful songs, Sinead great she can sing but can't write. Prince writes lyrics like from the heart...you can get great singers but can you find one that can write for their own?no and Prince I respect him for that...Thats why Sinead had a career because of Prince. When you have the goods and talent no one can touch you...you will not fade...prince prove that.
@TheIchiban1974: vocals itself is a musical instrument. That's why a piece of music can has different feelings to it thanks to various interpretation by different singers. This song would have never gotten the recognition it has nowadays if not for Sinead. Sinead had a career because she's talented. It's stupid to say that only singers who can write their own songs won't fade away. Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby etc. never wrote songs but no one deny that they stand the test of time.
@TheIchiban1974 agree regarding Sinnead massive impulse of this song, but you know the music business, much of the massive awareness is about airplay....
This version, the original, has more heart and soul than the more popular version by Sinead. She's a better singer, but I like this version much better -- the imperfection gives it that exra "something"..........
Prince wrote this song for Susannah Melvoin, who he was once engaged to. The girl on the cover. She is also Wendy's sister. Wendy=kick ass girl guitar player!!
@dik2604 He has an like 4 versions of this song, the one he did in the soul R&B version way better. He had more electric energy and piano...this version was like a poem slow version.I don't care for this but this was for The Family...If you lived in and love prince prior to purple rain you would understand. Sinead O'Connor did a great women version and I like it too, but Prince can knock it out if you seen him do this song live.If you like Soul and R&B you will understand.
Loooove the dissonance between the organ and the vocalists. Must say I'm much more touched by Prince and Rosy's version; however, there's something mythical about the sparsity of this version (voices as instruments n'at). It's haunting to me. Love Sinead's version as well, the heartache in her performance. It's just a perfect song...one that stands alone in every permutation. The true mark of brilliance!
This is the truest form of respect to the many groups The Purple One came out with,
This was the jam bck in tha day & still is 2day!!!! I only wish WB would come out with a true album of all his groups tracks.... It would be totally Hot!!!
i love prince but sinead o connors version is miles better, the singing is way better and the string arrangements make the song so emotional. prince knew it as he immediately started playing sinead's version in his live concerts.
OMG. I was a senior in high school when I purchased this album. As I said in my post on River Run Dry, I played this album everyday after school for hours and for the next 2 years. Thank you for posting this one.
wow...his voice (Prince Paul?) is so amazing! what happened to them? The Family rocked it wit this and "Screams of Passion"...Sinead O'Conner's version is so bland compared to this
Prince didn't record the song cause it was too emotional for him at the time. Which is part of his genius, his songs are direct from the heart. According to a Rolling Stone Interview.
SxeanLeeDavidz 2 days ago
I still have the original cassette of this first and only recording from the family as well as the other artist of the '80's MPLS era. This original was great, Sinead better;but neither can hold a candle to the version sung by Prince & Rosie Gaines. Unfortunately, many people were late getting to the party and what was coming out of MPLS, by the time Sinead came along
dmjones7022 3 days ago
This group reformed under the name fDeluxe and released their album "Gaslight" last Sept. It's on Amazon and their on facebook.
dmjones7022 3 days ago
How did you get this?! I had the full Album, and I can't find it anywhere! I played the hell out of this Album
lalancemr 6 days ago
Prince actually singing this song, makes Sinead sound like a sick malnutritioned cat!!!
5577Balboa 1 week ago
no pasa nada parece de ultratumba...la remejoro o connor
tar5o 1 week ago
Despite who's better. Always respect the original...
dedbroke 1 week ago
Guys, we all agree that Sinead O' Connor made this song popular and make her cover of this song classic and a pop standard, but can Prince at LEAST get credit for writing the composition?
Rakabash 2 weeks ago
Respect to Prince, this is his song, always will be, no matter who covers it, it's so good my Dog could do a half decent cover version, great songwriting by a genius in the middle of a prolific period of greatness.
kanedasrifle 2 weeks ago
'Can't find the original Controversy album recording. This one isn't it.
LucisFerre1 4 weeks ago
I loved this version. My dad was a huge fan of Prince and had this album. The actual vinyl album and cassette.
I can't find this ANYWHERE. Come to find out it's been out of print since the 80s.
I really want this album back in my life. :-(
EDT3270 1 month ago
@EDT3270 I went to Amazon.com to try and buy the cd remaster but that reissue costs $30?!! I wish Warner Bros would make this CD widely available and affordable.
Rakabash 2 weeks ago
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We must always thank "PRINCE" for writing and signing this beautiful ballad. We also must thank "SINEAD O'CONNER" for bringing it to mainstream.
Litemuzik1 1 month ago
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We must always thank "PRINCE" for writing and signing this beautiful ballad. We also must thank "SINEAD O'CONNER" for bringing it to mainstream.
Litemuzik1 1 month ago
We must always thank "PRINCE" for writing and signing this beautiful ballad. We also must thank "SINEAD O'CONNER" for bringing it to mainstream.
Litemuzik1 1 month ago
Hands down Northern Kings Version sung by the Great Tony Kakko is eaisly the best version of this great song, no disrespect to O'Connor!
tgd345 1 month ago
i remember when sinead's version took over the earth like a plague, a wonderful plague mind you - i knew prince wrote it but assumed then(1990) that he wrote it for sinead. had never heard of the family until later - and i loved most of prince's music from 1982-1990 -- this version is good too, i like his & her vocals, it's the background chorus that sounds odd(oh oh oh oh oh) compared to sinead's version; the better version
steely10 1 month ago
Why are you all looking at this from the wrong angle?? You can prefer any version you like, that's fine BUT you have to concede that without the original there would be no Sinead O'Connor version....
LeeboProductions 1 month ago
This version is by far hands down the BEST version in its original pure form. Plus O'Conner didn't really change anything. Without that cover song you would have never heard of her. So his song, melody and verse put her on the radar, and you haven't anything worthwhile since. LOL too funny, you can't even give the man props for a great song. I love the Family!
chanserful 2 months ago
@chanserful...I was sooo miserable at one stage and I was playing the hell out of this song and enjoying my depressed state...a day or two later, I was walking into the student center and Sinead's vers. comes over the sound system. I recognized the tune and I was like...Who the fnck is fnckin' up this song...I admit it was nice, but I wasn't ready for the intrusion, naaah mean. How much for the session, doc'?
si3gnal 1 month ago
YEEEESSS LET EVERYONE KNOW JUST WHO ORIGINATED THIS SONG. THE FAMILY'S VERSION IS A WHOLE LOT BETTER THAN O'CONNER'S ANYWAY. THE ORIGINAL USUALLY IS.
littlebiggestdD 2 months ago
This is not the original. The original is Prince's demo whiile he was writing it!
bboi222 2 months ago
The ONLY reason people remember Sinead and not this one is because, to my knowledge, this was not released as a single. Nothing on this album did very well, unfortunately.
kestrel9000 2 months ago
You stupid ass young ass dunbasses The Family made this first as written by Prince, some of you were not even thought of yet as most of you young asses! Music repeats itself....
babieyes777 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
absolutely the best version was sung by Prince. Although, since this was the original and I remember listening to this song on loop back in the day, it still still holds a special place in my heart.
lisagroves38 2 months ago
Boooo!! I knew this song way b4 Sin-head sang it.....I like St. Paul Peterson's voice and The Family's way better! I played this song when me and my girl broke up!!! lol!
enginerunnin09 2 months ago
lol
nothing compares to gay bullshit
and all that france 85/6 yoopi yol
wusup
BonaDun 2 months ago
nothing compares to Sinead's version... lol
marcopiras84 2 months ago
@marcopiras84 eh? listen to the artist and rosie gains.....the original composer is always the best....oh the live version...
lumpfish99 2 months ago
I love this version with all chords played that are "unsolved" right until the end of the song.
MoVed33 3 months ago
I read about this, didn't know it was a cover. But then I clicked in, and I can see why this was not a hit. Whoever spotted it for Sinead, did a damn good job. And whoever produced it with her too.
johnnydust 3 months ago
Prince wrote the hell out of the song and Sinead sang the hell out of the song.
ruben1million 3 months ago
My Favorite Version too! Screams Of Passion is another great song. They harmonize so well.
PillowMethod 3 months ago
I'll be the dog here... I think sinead didn't do it near the justice and her version is WAY overproduced. Between the musicians and the singer the synergy just flat spanks her ass. but that's just me.
GrigoriZhukov 3 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for The Family
I remember when Sinead hit it big with this song, and I was like, WTF? The Family, dammit! The Family did this first! Sinead's version was fine, but personally, I love this version. Too bad Prince is such an a jerk and won't allow a re-release of the album by The Family. They are now performing under the name fDeluxe.
YaDiva1973 3 months ago
Guys, you can talk about originals all you want and whatever, but we ALL know Sinead made this song what it is
FamousMovieScenes09 3 months ago 8
@FamousMovieScenes09 absolutely. Sometimes a cover make the original version forgettable or an anecdote. Take GO WEST for instance, which was originally recorded by Village People but launched to Classic Mode b the Pet Shop Boys.
BrilliantPSB 3 months ago
@BrilliantPSB @FamousMovieScenes09 Like Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah.
KasHCubeD 2 months ago
@FamousMovieScenes09 That has to be one of the most moronic comments ever made on youtube...and I've seen a lot of them. Not even Prince does it as good as St. Paul and it's Prince's song!
magjriimgs 3 months ago in playlist The good stuff
@FamousMovieScenes09
I almost snuffed out my lie behind this song back in '86...life sucked then this song really added to my meloncholy state of mind:(
satchmo77 1 month ago
@FamousMovieScenes09 respect the music craft from the orginal dude! thats whats wrong with music today guys like u makes it watered down and will not last.
Lannyalmon3 4 weeks ago
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@FamousMovieScenes09 said Guys, you can talk about originals all you want and whatever, but we ALL know Sinead made this song what it is]]
Sin head sucks.
LucisFerre1 4 weeks ago
@FamousMovieScenes09 in the context of being popular, maybe. (without kissing his ass) Remember just how big Prince is. However, in just about every other context, you're either wrong or have terrible taste (I hope it's the former). Sinead is one of those singers who, while they can sing, choose to verbally shave a cat with a rusty razorblade. With that said, both Prince and Sinead are both Batshit crazy, but at least Prince has talent.
55svaresi 3 weeks ago
@FamousMovieScenes09 I disagree - Sinead O made it a hit by simplifying it harmonically and using very standard production. This is a better version. It has a lot more passion.
scarfy23 2 weeks ago
But, Excuse Me.... Prince wrote it for them!!!!! Git Yer Facts Straight America....
gmealing66 5 days ago
Amazing song...
plamen4u 3 months ago
I like this version!!
It's better, as usual, the original is the better one :D
DuchessFerro 3 months ago
i really don't care what anyone says...... this version, the original kills sinead's version!
clearlyme63 3 months ago
Aiden Grimshaw's version was cool too!!!
charlotte4508 3 months ago
Listen to the whole album , The Family he was talented and if he wasn't such an arrogant fool we would have heard this version and others but no. Remember Screams of Passion? Any Prince fan loved it...I liked it all Prince also wrote I feel for You and later Chakachan did it and made it famous! Timing and talent once again!
RmusicHurd 3 months ago
From this version you could tell it was sung terribly with some cheap electro pipe organ beat, but, you can also see that it's a well written song with potential.
fonziegee 3 months ago
Lol I'm guessing going against the majority and jumping on a bandwagon is still cool....This song is no way near as good as sineads.....That's why no-one remembers this version.
bigmac329190 3 months ago
@bigmac329190 I like Sinnead's version the most, but I published this video because most of the had NO IDEA of its existance.
BrilliantPSB 3 months ago 6
@BrilliantPSB Well FYI PRINCE wrote it!
DoctorDetroit313 3 months ago
@BrilliantPSB ...I feel you guys about Sinead making the song what it was, and it was good, she killed it actually...but BIG thanks to you BrilliantPSB, because the original was what it was...In my opinion simple, yet brilliant. Pretty dark and sullen. The sax represented his misery. Anyway, Thanks, again, New Birth killed "Wild Flower", but Skylark's versions was still good, too.
si3gnal 1 month ago
@BrilliantPSB That includes me. And I remembe very clearly when O'Connor's version came out. I knew that Prince wrote it, though. Only finding this now after reading about it on Wikipedia. You gotta give Sinead O'Connor big credit for seeing anything in this song. I mean, the two versions are nothing alike. Makes you wonder how she saw such potential. I think the same about the song Without You by Harry Nilsson. How did he see the beauty in the Badfinger original version.
ShelterDogs 1 month ago
@ShelterDogs absolutly. Sinead has the credit for making this song a world hit, Prince for writting it and The Family for bringing it to life. I think Sinead didn't change much of the original vocals intonation, yet added tons of sadness to it.
BrilliantPSB 1 month ago
@BrilliantPSB We knew, we just didn't know how to publish. Thank you so much. Prince Fan Forever
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lebrakt1 3 weeks ago
@bigmac329190 I certainly do remeber this version and prefer it! I went looking for the families version I don't ever have to hear Sineads version again in life.
thisizthday 3 months ago
@bigmac329190 Well I for one remember this version, and dislike Sineads version...this was so much better, but hey, when there is trouble in the camp, the winner will always be His Purple Heiness!
brewill23 2 months ago
@bigmac329190 not many remeber this version BECAUSE THE INDUSTRY MONEY MACHINE WAS NOT BEHIND PROMOTING IT AND PLAYING THE HELL OUT OF IT IN ROTATION EVERY FREAKIN HOUR....but to think that Sineads' version is better....complete nonsense. She ruined this song for me...
fadarrell 1 month ago 2
This is still the best version of this song. Peace.
MuzikJunkyAES 4 months ago
I like Sinead's version better, this one is very good , and I respect it for being original. However, I think Sinead performs it with more pain, and I believe the Lyrics that Prince wrote are personal, and she related to them obviously if you watch her video.Although, I am a man, not used to seeing woman talk about loss, it moved me. Respect to Prince.
enerjon777 4 months ago
I like all the versions of this song! It's like the song "I heard it through the Grapevine" Three different interpretations (CCR, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight) but all good!!
agoodday4pi 4 months ago
It's really odd - Sinead's version had what sounded like a very simple, very cheaply made X Factor style backing track, but it was incredibly powerful. Whereas this one has all kinds of mad synths going on in the background, which ruin it slightly. You can't tell where the tune's going at all in this one. Can't blame the singers at all though - and of course the lyrics are still timelessly brilliant
brodftw 5 months ago
If you can actually APPRECIATE music... you'll see the greatness in each version. This song is just amazing.
13durd 5 months ago
I grew up on the North Side, and it's cool to know this was written in the hood, originally recorded there, and has become this powerful song throughout the world.Just as we knew it was in Mpls. in the 80's. What a great time to have witnessed the music coming out of the city then!!
ootek34 5 months ago
I love both versions. Prince is NOT the singer; it's St. Paul. Of course, Prince wrote and produced it. The girl on the cover is Susannah, Wendy's twin sister. Been a fan since 1980. Still have the original "The Family" album on vinyl.
lvsocialdiva 5 months ago in playlist lvsocialdiva's Favorited Videos 3
Νομίζω πως η Sinead το απογείωσε το κομμάτι!!!!
makiana1975 5 months ago
those synths really ruins the feeling of the song.
Danielfaa 5 months ago
i honestly like sinead's version better, but this is also very emotional, and this guy's voice is amazing.
kyonvibrittania 5 months ago
Paul Peterson has the voice of an angel. Beautiful music.
MyMudskipper 5 months ago
Paul Peteron has the voice of an angel. Beautiful music.
MyMudskipper 5 months ago
when u need lady back up singers it means u cant reach...
Wakipenda 5 months ago
Esta versión es una grandísima mierda.
gabrielpiensa 5 months ago
I remember hearing this version on an old Certron tape that someone recorded and it blew me away many years before Sinead got ahold of it. I love it!
magyyy2000 5 months ago
The guy you keep saying that sounds like crap is Prince. I think he did pretty good for himself and he is the original author for this song, it was stolen and remade by Sinead with no credit given to him. For a long time he got screwed.
angelarichards1 6 months ago
I don't know what Prince was thinking when he wrote this song for The Family and produced this album in his Paisley Park studio, but ummm... yeah.
mrmongoria 6 months ago
Sinead must a genius if she can turn this horrid song, into one of the most amazing songs ever.
shanedawsonrocksalot 6 months ago
Either Sinead is an extremely tallented lady or alternatively, this guy is totally crap... I mean like, totally CRAP...
eohanrahan 6 months ago
@eohanrahan I have the slightest feeling you don't like him. lol
BrilliantPSB 6 months ago 9
@eohanrahan Well...taste is specific to the hearer..but "THIS GUY" is Prince, and among his accomplishments are writing this song! Another example in the music business of a singer/writer seeing his work made famous by another vocalist. I don't like this version as well as Prince's live version or Sinead's, but the song is awesome and it stands by itself.
cnsdubie 5 months ago
@eohanrahan Sinead EXTREMELY TALENTED & also the Original version song by Prince is also Excellent. I have to say though that I like Sineads cover of the Prince song much better even then Prince's Original recording of it. This how ever is not so good at all & I am being nice in saying that.
Spartanz1988 4 months ago
@eohanrahan....... Seriously, you don't need ears, they're a complete waste on you. The original and best version. Simple.
tonytnanton 4 months ago
@eohanrahan It's Prince, I wouldn't call hom crap only his version of the song. Also it's still Prince that wrote the song...
ingeborgsjon 3 months ago
@eohanrahan He wrote the song lol Sinead just performed it.
rasfarengi 1 month ago
OMG!!!!!!! I have not heard this song in decades!!!!!!!!!! This is the best version of the song... omg.. This brings an ole man back...
n365170 6 months ago 2
Man, I bought this album as a young kid didn't like it much. Was surprised when SInead had a huge hit out of this song years later. Prince should have just kept this song for himself.
Satchel334 6 months ago
Here's another song from a group that prince help write for and produce music.
usabkny 6 months ago
i actually own this record
jackiemefer 6 months ago
Sinead's version is not bad but i just love this one, i'm here for The Family, all their songs are great. so many memories...
fhtagn22 6 months ago
I love Sineads version, but she took it without Prince's permission, then abused him, the guy who gave her her career, I only care about the quality of the music really but jeez, that's just cold.
I think I like this version most.
joezetank 6 months ago 2
Todays youth dont know true passion
MrMrBilko 7 months ago 2
Thanks for uploading! =)
AlvaNilsson 7 months ago
I loved this group!!!
arevalocarol 7 months ago
Sineads cover is way wayyyy better than this CRAP L0L
TehRasia 7 months ago
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SusannaPapette 7 months ago
PRINCE ! fantastic!
zo219 7 months ago
damn....so many ignorant ppl around....this is BY FAR my favorite version! Whitout a fucking doubt, I have always loved and been a huge fan of Prince, With that said, Sinead has written and preformed some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard in my lifetime. Thanks to Prince for giving her a chance (because they were friends, dumbasses!) And letting us all get a glimpse of what she is. I know that because I heard the song, I wanted to hear more....and more she brought. CHEERS!!!!
iriegore 7 months ago 2
@iriegore U obviously do NOT know the story. Prince & Sinead were not "friends".
OvrC59 6 months ago
THE GIRL IN THE PICTURE IS WENDY'S TWIN SISTER..AND THE GUY ST. PAUL WAS IN THE TIME..
TheButtascotchbro1 7 months ago
Thank you sooooo much for letting everyone know who sung this first. I personally love this version the best.
astarradai 7 months ago 14
@astarradai my pleasure!
BrilliantPSB 7 months ago
@astarradai I like Princes live version with Rosie Gaines the most.
santajimi 5 months ago
@astarradai you are welcome!
BrilliantPSB 2 months ago
Prince and Sinead are both extremely talented performers who sang every word like it was the last thing they'd ever do. Sinead wrote many of her songs, she just happens to be known more for her covers (this one and "War"). Listen to "Troy" or "Jerusalem." But it doesn't matter. Watch the video for her version of this song, or watch a live performance. The passion flows out of her like a tidal wave. It's just as powerful as any performance from Purple Rain. And isn't that what really matters?
BiggsDarkstar 8 months ago
@BiggsDarkstar YES..BUT NO MATTER WHO SINGS IT THEY DO IT RIGHT TIGHT JUSTICE...AND ONE COULD HEAR PRINCES INFLUENCE IN IT ANY WAY..STILL ALL WHO HAVE TOUCH IT HAS DONE IT RIGHT.
TheButtascotchbro1 7 months ago
lets not forget prince song this to
only1jamesp 8 months ago
@Zmijowaty Yes and that why prince is still around today, he writes many beautiful songs, Sinead great she can sing but can't write. Prince writes lyrics like from the heart...you can get great singers but can you find one that can write for their own?no and Prince I respect him for that...Thats why Sinead had a career because of Prince. When you have the goods and talent no one can touch you...you will not fade...prince prove that.
TheIchiban1974 8 months ago
@TheIchiban1974: vocals itself is a musical instrument. That's why a piece of music can has different feelings to it thanks to various interpretation by different singers. This song would have never gotten the recognition it has nowadays if not for Sinead. Sinead had a career because she's talented. It's stupid to say that only singers who can write their own songs won't fade away. Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby etc. never wrote songs but no one deny that they stand the test of time.
causesobad 8 months ago
@TheIchiban1974 agree regarding Sinnead massive impulse of this song, but you know the music business, much of the massive awareness is about airplay....
BrilliantPSB 8 months ago
This version, the original, has more heart and soul than the more popular version by Sinead. She's a better singer, but I like this version much better -- the imperfection gives it that exra "something"..........
chunkybacker 8 months ago
Where's Desire?!
Cosmictalk 9 months ago
Love this version.
adeecortez 9 months ago
St. Paul was Great!
philautigers 9 months ago
St. Paul was great!
philautigers 9 months ago
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Incredible brilliant song. Love the dissonance between the organ and
the vocalists, a rare find.....One powerful song pulls at heart strings.!!!
TheMarieV1 9 months ago
Prince wrote this song for Susannah Melvoin, who he was once engaged to. The girl on the cover. She is also Wendy's sister. Wendy=kick ass girl guitar player!!
SydVishus1 10 months ago
I don't like this version.
websurfin2010 10 months ago
Prince brought out some talented artist. These two are a prime example and this cd was nothing less than artistry at it's best.
thickharddick1 10 months ago
i appreciate that this was the original but i prefer Sinead's version- its prettier.
JoshGotLength 10 months ago
Thanks for posting this. Damn.
superserial1 10 months ago
I like the Me first and the Gimme Gimme's cover of the song : )
Saxkrig 10 months ago
Incredible song. Prince is the king! What Prince songs would you recommend to a new listener?
peterhansenism 10 months ago
@peterhansenism Purple Rain the album is a great way to start and easy to find!
3bobbydigital82 10 months ago
I grew up on Prince. This version has more blues and heart than Sineads Just saying.
singlechuck 10 months ago
sinead's version is better slaugh, somethigns worng with you
lancemihm 10 months ago
Prince version is the best!
foxybrownbaby 11 months ago
Thanks I've been looking for this version for years you're awesome!!!
mackmansr 11 months ago 5
@mackmansr my pleasure to help!!!!
BrilliantPSB 11 months ago
IMHO, Sinead's version is superior.
slaughinghouse 11 months ago
All version of this song is good. Such an epic and brilliant song... like every single damn song prince ever touched.
DoveNiki 11 months ago
@DoveNiki you are a genius for this comment, love it
rayjohn39 11 months ago
@rayjohn39 Thank you :)
DoveNiki 8 months ago
Im 30 now ,I love this song.My Mom played this alot.Dont dare insult such a classic .YouR tone def .Im black and I like this song ,BE FOREAL
sexikiki80 11 months ago
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MEX0688 11 months ago
awful!
dik2604 1 year ago
@dik2604 nice add bro....
BrilliantPSB 1 year ago
@BrilliantPSB it's just a personal opinion of a really bad song. i presume you're not prince, so you should not have been offended by my remark.
dik2604 1 year ago
@dik2604 You have broken ears
joezetank 11 months ago
@dik2604 He has an like 4 versions of this song, the one he did in the soul R&B version way better. He had more electric energy and piano...this version was like a poem slow version.I don't care for this but this was for The Family...If you lived in and love prince prior to purple rain you would understand. Sinead O'Connor did a great women version and I like it too, but Prince can knock it out if you seen him do this song live.If you like Soul and R&B you will understand.
TheIchiban1974 8 months ago
Loooove the dissonance between the organ and the vocalists. Must say I'm much more touched by Prince and Rosy's version; however, there's something mythical about the sparsity of this version (voices as instruments n'at). It's haunting to me. Love Sinead's version as well, the heartache in her performance. It's just a perfect song...one that stands alone in every permutation. The true mark of brilliance!
Yvning 1 year ago 4
stop bashing sinead's version :O both are great
joceyjoe 1 year ago 16
@joceyjoe I like Sinnead's version the most, but this is hard HARD to find on CD/Vinil.
BrilliantPSB 10 months ago
Great song writing!
RickBeall 1 year ago
It's sung very well here, but i just feel like the version by Sinead O'Connor is far more emotional and because of that, far better.
knotslip16 1 year ago
this just sounds better when sung by a female. Granted it may be because I am a heterosexual male.
chapterpt 1 year ago
Sinead's version sucked! Prince is Prince but to me the only real version is by my Family!!
DeiidraYvonne 1 year ago
They'd only remind me of you....woe oh oh oh woe oh....
HHWyld 1 year ago
....but they'd only remind me of you -- woe oh oh oh woe oh...
HHWyld 1 year ago
....woe oh oh oh woe oh...
HHWyld 1 year ago
I got this on an old crackly LP. CD is hard to come by and was only released overseas. Way better than Shinyhead Oconnor.
FunkyRob 1 year ago
I just can't relate to the song. I herd sinead o conners vergin, much better then this one. It has no beat, or rithim or anything. Sorry.
ichellakeyes 1 year ago
This is the best album ever! I had this and loved listening to all the songs. Stuck up little rich girl! LOL
01Evelyne 1 year ago
1:27...like a bird without a song. Wow!
pinkaprilkisses 1 year ago
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This is so much better than that shitty SInead version. I loved The Family
mscites 1 year ago
This is so much better than that shitty SInead version. I loved The Family
mscites 1 year ago 3
@mscites In my opinion Sinèad's version touches your heart. She sings it so that is almost impossible not to cry.
JusticieroDeLaMuerte 1 year ago
Perfected in 1989
63Banshee 1 year ago
@63Banshee bulls#!t......
fadarrell 1 year ago
rare find
Jaycool10 1 year ago
I need to know where I can download this song. I cannot find it on Amazon, iTunes, or anywhere else. :(
skigjmr85 1 year ago
This is the truest form of respect to the many groups The Purple One came out with,
This was the jam bck in tha day & still is 2day!!!! I only wish WB would come out with a true album of all his groups tracks.... It would be totally Hot!!!
Corlone74 1 year ago
Thanks for this rare version!
nohairamir 1 year ago
i love prince but sinead o connors version is miles better, the singing is way better and the string arrangements make the song so emotional. prince knew it as he immediately started playing sinead's version in his live concerts.
flamadiddler 1 year ago
OMG. I was a senior in high school when I purchased this album. As I said in my post on River Run Dry, I played this album everyday after school for hours and for the next 2 years. Thank you for posting this one.
AquaCherokee27 1 year ago
wow...his voice (Prince Paul?) is so amazing! what happened to them? The Family rocked it wit this and "Screams of Passion"...Sinead O'Conner's version is so bland compared to this
monluv1214 1 year ago 2
My boyfriend suggested I listen to this version...I love it!!! It's beautiful x (now I know why I'm so in love with him!! .. xxx)
Thankyou for having this on here :-)
TheVioletangel1 1 year ago
The first recording of this.. I haven't heard it since like 1987! Man!
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bhgtyujikcas34 1 year ago
Es bueno saber la version original. Pero la version de Sinead es la mejor !!!!!!!
brandomentor 1 year ago