RIP Denise Matthews. She owned this song. Purple Rain would have been a lot more electric if she had maintained the role that Apollonia played. Vanity just had a natural sexiness that Apollonia didn't.
"In 1983, Vanity recorded a demo for a new song, "Sex Shooter", and started reading for her lead role in Purple Rain opposite Prince. Prior to the shooting of the movie, later in 1983, Vanity abruptly decided to leave the Prince camp and relinquish her role in the film. Many reasons were given for her sudden departure, including money, the end of their romantic relationship, and, most importantly, Vanity having been offered a lucrative solo deal from Motown Records."
utubegirl Yep, it probably was a combination...but if you listen to her track Samuelle and see Prince's tribute performance to her after she died, I totally believe Prince broke her heart. He was sleeping with Jill Jones (nicknamed "Marilyn"), who was his side piece before he even met Denise (Jill was never considered beautiful enough to be his main girl). Vanity completely downward spiralled into drugs after that breakup. She referred to Prince as her "shadow" and he referred to her as his "reflection".
Ikr!! Jill was his jump off from 1980 - 1990!!! Give the girl a medal, she was trying to get on! Alan Leeds told the story of how everyone knew Vanity was Prince's main and they would be on his tour bus during the 1999 tour and disappear for a few days. Then, Vanity would be in the hotel with them and Jill would be on Prince's tour bus!! They were both playing games with each other, but that's how you knew they really cared for each other. Hell, even Jill said Vanity and Prince were that couple because they could be with anyone else but the love was always there.
They turned this tune into a nice kinda evocative and still very sexy song for Appolonia. This version, on the other hand, practically sounds like a bouncing mattress people are fucking on
This was out right the best version of sex shooter by far. You can hear and feel the sexuality emitting through this version. What a gem of a piece. Listening to this brings back memories of the Prince I (we) came to love.Vanity could never be replaced she sang this song as it was intended to be... When I saw Purple Rain and Appolonia 6 for the first time it took me a moment to get use to the replacement I felt there was something missing but she grew on me through the movie, she was cute but not the rock star. Vanity on the other hand is legendary, the epitome of Prince's female acts. Thanks for sharing!
wow it's a shame Vanity left and this wasn't released. Sexy raunchy dance funk romp! Would've been the perfect follow-up to Nasty Girl!! The definitive version❤
What A Great Talent Vanity(Denise Matthews) was..So sad that she had to be taken from us @ the prime of her life..But the years of drug abuse took a toll on her kidneys...You Are At Peace Now Denise. .No more pain & suffering..Thanks for giving the world your talents!! Fly High With The Angels Denise..You will be greatly missed!!!
Now if they can just find Prince's version of Bad by Michael Jackson. I REALLY would like to hear what that sounds like. According to Susannah Melvoin (Wendy's twin sister who was Prince's first fiancée) she said that Michael sent Prince a copy of the song for him to hear (*for those who don't know, Michael Jackson's Bad was supposed to be a duet with the both of them) She said that Prince sent back HIS version and told Michael that THIS is what the song should sound like. Maaaan I would love to hear his interpretation.
Vanity was the most beautiful woman I remember growing up and idolized her for her sensual feminine but classy with a C. Prince just never really appreciated all of her beauty and talent unfortunately.
Actually Prince stole Vanity from Rick @ a 1980's awards show lol..that was her 1st protégé and she was supposed to be a Mary Jane girl, put Prince stole her upon meeting her that night and the rest is history..Rick hated Prince for it among other things 🤗😁RIP all 3 of these incredibly talented people 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
This is the best mix of this song I've heard. There's something raw about it. The other ones are a bit over produced. Too glossy. This has a nice sleazy vibe as I believe it should.
Definately not a finsihed version because Prince is doing all the backgrounds vocals . Brenda & Susan's vocal hadnt even been added on to this version especially the part when Vanity roll calls Brenda & Susan and then Prince answers lol . Nice track with the guitar part which should've been on the A6 version ,
Man , this would have probably been 10 times bigger this way. Not to say Apollonia didn't do it justice, for being dropped into the band/role at the last minute and having to create the whole thing from scratch convincingly....top marks to Patty. But this was written for Vanity 6 and it shows.
People will not forgive her legacy they will continue to remember her she also change her life into a better life and also gave her life to Jesus Christ
I know her and prince had a bad split but i always thought they were great together maybe even soulmates. To make matters worst he passed shorty after her like an old married couple that couldn't live in this world without one another very sad.
I love her more than any women alive outside my family!!! Saw her at 11 in 1982, even named my cocker after her! Vanity still lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Am I the only one that thinks the “sex shooter” is a penis? I’m just catching on to the lyrics. 😫 Vanity bodied everything she touched. 🔥 The last part with the call and response and clapping is out of this world!
Apollonia was gorgeous, wtf you talking about? Just because you don't look like "Vanity" does not mean you are just "OK". And..she's managed to keep it together all these years later. Didn't crack, unlike, well, you know...
WTF! Thought I was hearing Janet Jackson and Jimmy and Terry. This version is raw and funky. I see how the Apollonia character was really created for Vanity. I think Janet was inspired by Vanity's voice and dance style. Boom Pop Boom Pop Boom Pop. That's the Prince/Bobby Z style rhythm section all day. Computer Blues.
I could imagine how vanity would of looked preforming this in purple rain gorgeous with the puffy hair style she wore in last dragon omg better than appollonia
Prince described her as his duplicate, they had that COSMIC LOVE. He spent the rest of his life,looking for another. When she died, I think he wanted to rejoin her, in some way. Or he definitely, didn't want to be in a world without her.
RIP Denise Matthews. She owned this song. Purple Rain would have been a lot more electric if she had maintained the role that Apollonia played. Vanity just had a natural sexiness that Apollonia didn't.
That movie would have been much better with Vanity. I guarantee it.
I agree. Poor Apollonia got that role by default. She was stiff and nervous. Vanity was a performer truly. She could work a stage with confidence.
R.I.P. Vanity and Prince.
I like this version better than the final Apollonia version. It had that classic Prince snap drum and the sax part, much funkier
LAAAWWD, MISS MATTHEWS!💜😇 How many of y'all miss her like ya knew her personally? ✋
Nothing against Apollonia, but man Vanity killed this song.
oh this one is SO much better
Amen
With all the unreleased stuff flying out the archives, this is the one I want in HQ
@@remayoking4999 I concur, these materials are dope and many fans worldwide would love to hear them in HQ.
This is the version that should have been released as a single. They don’t even officially name Vanity on any version of this song.
RIP Denise Katerina Matthews
WE STILL LOVE U VANITY
This is what he really wanted to put on screen!!
"In 1983, Vanity recorded a demo for a new song, "Sex Shooter", and started reading for her lead role in Purple Rain
opposite Prince. Prior to the shooting of the movie, later in 1983,
Vanity abruptly decided to leave the Prince camp and relinquish her role
in the film. Many reasons were given for her sudden departure,
including money, the end of their romantic relationship, and, most
importantly, Vanity having been offered a lucrative solo deal from Motown Records."
utubegirl Yep, it probably was a combination...but if you listen to her track Samuelle and see Prince's tribute performance to her after she died, I totally believe Prince broke her heart. He was sleeping with Jill Jones (nicknamed "Marilyn"), who was his side piece before he even met Denise (Jill was never considered beautiful enough to be his main girl). Vanity completely downward spiralled into drugs after that breakup. She referred to Prince as her "shadow" and he referred to her as his "reflection".
Ikr!! Jill was his jump off from 1980 - 1990!!! Give the girl a medal, she was trying to get on! Alan Leeds told the story of how everyone knew Vanity was Prince's main and they would be on his tour bus during the 1999 tour and disappear for a few days. Then, Vanity would be in the hotel with them and Jill would be on Prince's tour bus!! They were both playing games with each other, but that's how you knew they really cared for each other. Hell, even Jill said Vanity and Prince were that couple because they could be with anyone else but the love was always there.
@@SpookyElectric319 Susan Moonsie Was actually before Vanity though 😬🤦♀️😂🤣🤷🏽♀️
@@Jossette888 Prince died before she did, no disrespect I love their songs ever since I saw Purple Rain as a 10 year old kid
Vanity's version! All day, every day.
They turned this tune into a nice kinda evocative and still very sexy song for Appolonia. This version, on the other hand, practically sounds like a bouncing mattress people are fucking on
....well, I heeeeeeeeard THAT! ...ha-HAAA!!
I prefer the mattress. 🛌
@@MaryLou913hmmmm
The beat is so nasty 🔥
The guitar licks in the beginning, plus Vanitys vocals bury the "other" version
Prince said Vanity used to talk that SHXT!!! You can tell these songs were written for her. "No girl's rap can top my lines"
I thought about that, that he wrote that line for HER since he said, “Nobody could talk like Vanity.” 😂💋
you can hear Prince on back up vocals half way through
This was out right the best version of sex shooter by far. You can hear and feel the sexuality emitting through this version. What a gem of a piece. Listening to this brings back memories of the Prince I (we) came to love.Vanity could never be replaced she sang this song as it was intended to be... When I saw Purple Rain and Appolonia 6 for the first time it took me a moment to get use to the replacement I felt there was something missing but she grew on me through the movie, she was cute but not the rock star. Vanity on the other hand is legendary, the epitome of Prince's female acts. Thanks for sharing!
Prince did a version of this song too
Best version
Denise was so pretty I love her version
Wow, so this is how it should have sounded!
Thanks for this post. I’m obsessed with this version with Denise aka Vanity singing lead 💋
wow it's a shame Vanity left and this wasn't released. Sexy raunchy dance funk romp! Would've been the perfect follow-up to Nasty Girl!! The definitive version❤
Love vanity singing this!
RIP, gorgeous lady.
I hear a few of Prince's background vocals, He and Vanity have great chemistry on songs
What A Great Talent Vanity(Denise Matthews) was..So sad that she had to be taken from us @ the prime of her life..But the years of drug abuse took a toll on her kidneys...You Are At Peace Now Denise. .No more pain & suffering..Thanks for giving the world your talents!! Fly High With The Angels Denise..You will be greatly missed!!!
I miss her.
WOW I’ve been trying to find this version for months! This one just seems more funky I like them both though.
Damn this version sounds hot!!!
Vanity runs a marathon around Applelonia's industrial strength sillicone filled face. Vanity is the best that ever did it.
DIRTY🔥🔥🔥💜💜💜
Much prefer this version to Apollonia even though she was great in the movie.
Luv the raw funky synth and drum groove is bangin
Now if they can just find Prince's version of Bad by Michael Jackson. I REALLY would like to hear what that sounds like.
According to Susannah Melvoin (Wendy's twin sister who was Prince's first fiancée) she said that Michael sent Prince a copy of the song for him to hear (*for those who don't know, Michael Jackson's Bad was supposed to be a duet with the both of them) She said that Prince sent back HIS version and told Michael that THIS is what the song should sound like.
Maaaan I would love to hear his interpretation.
Prince was a legend. He will forever be missed here in Minnesota
No that's Denise singing, she left the group and prince replaced her with apollonia
This is so raw & way more raunchier than the Apollonia version. It's like this is the theme of an 80s porn.
this version is raw and tailor made for vanity.. she just had the better energy. apollonia was theatrical. this version is the better one
great analogy, completely agree!!
Someone needs to honor this woman, I'd hate for her to be forgotten. Vanity, Betty Davis...they were sexy when sex was still taboo.
Apollonia: just put the tip in.
Vanity: give me the whole 12 inches.
...and THAT, is what makes the DIFFERENCE! ...ha-HAA!!
This was funky prince was feeling good 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
this is a better version than the one in purple rain
RIP Denise now you and Prince are untied once again-
Appolonia's version just doesnt do it for me. She always feels like she's holding back. RIP Vanity
Vanity owned it, every time..
Vanity was the most beautiful woman I remember growing up and idolized her for her sensual feminine but classy with a C. Prince just never really appreciated all of her beauty and talent unfortunately.
At least not until it was too late.
The 80’s were the 💣, Prince had Vanity 6 and Rick James, The Mary Jane Girls.
Actually Prince stole Vanity from Rick @ a 1980's awards show lol..that was her 1st protégé and she was supposed to be a Mary Jane girl, put Prince stole her upon meeting her that night and the rest is history..Rick hated Prince for it among other things 🤗😁RIP all 3 of these incredibly talented people 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEAUTIFUL DENISE KATERINA MATTHEWS AKA VANITY! JANUARY 4, 1959! I LOVE U BABE!!!!!
clearly one of the most beautiful,sexy woman in the industry. great group and very influential.
Man I love both versions
YESSSSSS!!!!!! GIT IT VANITY 💜💜💜💜💜
The last dragon ,we're going too miss you ,thanks for entertaining us
This is the best mix of this song I've heard. There's something raw about it. The other ones are a bit over produced. Too glossy. This has a nice sleazy vibe as I believe it should.
Definately not a finsihed version because Prince is doing all the backgrounds vocals . Brenda & Susan's vocal hadnt even been added on to this version especially the part when Vanity roll calls Brenda & Susan and then Prince answers lol . Nice track with the guitar part which should've been on the A6 version ,
+Music Lover77 Every version from the "vault" (?) is welcome. In this one I love the synth part.
Man , this would have probably been 10 times bigger this way. Not to say Apollonia didn't do it justice, for being dropped into the band/role at the last minute and having to create the whole thing from scratch convincingly....top marks to Patty. But this was written for Vanity 6 and it shows.
That's about the most balanced view of this song I've read.
Sean Gunn
Just heard both versions of this song. I would've loved for Vanity to finish this song.
People will not forgive her legacy they will continue to remember her she also change her life into a better life and also gave her life to Jesus Christ
this is so edgy. I like this version better. I love both but this one speaks to my dark side. love it.
I laughed out loud. Great comment.
I know her and prince had a bad split but i always thought they were great together maybe even soulmates. To make matters worst he passed shorty after her like an old married couple that couldn't live in this world without one another very sad.
Vanity has my vote of Apollonia any day!!!!!!
wow this one is funkier!!!!!!!!! Ohhhhhh! I wish i had this one when i was younger great one!!! That guitar daaam!
This is the Vanity 6 version before leaving solo.
rest in peace and love Prince and Vanity
I love her more than any women alive outside my family!!! Saw her at 11 in 1982, even named my cocker after her! Vanity still lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forever Vanity .R.I.P . You beautiful stunning woman.
Am I the only one that thinks the “sex shooter” is a penis? I’m just catching on to the lyrics. 😫
Vanity bodied everything she touched. 🔥
The last part with the call and response and clapping is out of this world!
I seriously wish you could buy this!
rip ms.denise ''vanity'' matthews-smith.you are with your creator and you will suffer no more...................................peace.
this is real music right here.
I like this version better
I just got through listening to this song not too long ago and now I'm just finding out that she has passed away. RIP
Rest in Peace.Thank u for the great times and great memories. :(
Prince really fucked up . When he replace Vanity wit Apollonia . But they are both Beautiful . RIP Beauty
Apollonia was gorgeous, wtf you talking about? Just because you don't look like "Vanity" does not mean you are just "OK". And..she's managed to keep it together all these years later. Didn't crack, unlike, well, you know...
WTF! Thought I was hearing Janet Jackson and Jimmy and Terry. This version is raw and funky.
I see how the Apollonia character was really created for Vanity. I think Janet was inspired by Vanity's voice and dance style. Boom Pop Boom Pop Boom Pop. That's the Prince/Bobby Z style rhythm section all day. Computer Blues.
I love Vanity! Great music, fantastic Prince-sound & lovely eye candy!
Extremely Funky!
now that im grown,this song takes on a whole new meaning lol....
LOL!!!!
Definitely the best quality I've heard of this rare gem. Thanks for sharing!
way better than Appalonia lmao
Vanity over Apollonia always.RIP
I could imagine how vanity would of looked preforming this in purple rain gorgeous with the puffy hair style she wore in last dragon omg better than appollonia
That sound goes hard Prince a true master👊
She would have killed the finish version had she stayed around ... and performed it way better than that apples girl
+Tina Vane Apollonia was just fine
mrfrogbutt1 uh no
Tina Vane Uh, No what? Vanity walked out so Apollonia stepped in did alright. Vanity is better but she was gone, get over it
mrfrogbutt1 i am over it but Apollonius stage presence (from live performances to purple rain) was beyond lackluster
Tina Vane Well, yeah but it was the times. Now you have all the hype and nothing just look at Rhianna,Miley,Minaj and Beyoncé-junk in heels!
Rest in 7thHeaven love..... your beauty is unsurpassed
R.I.P. DENISE MATTHEWS (VANITY) FEBRUARY 15,2016
Much Much Funkier:) Damn I like them both 4real 4real HOT!
This just seems sexier than Apollonia's version.
+Donnymac It is...it's just oozing sex..not only Vanity, but the music itself!!!
Love this version wow r.i.p vanity and prince thank u both for the great music 🎉
Vanity owns this song and she sung it like she was head over heels in love with Prince back in the day. Rest in Heaven to God's power couple now. 🙏🕊️
this is the original cut. i love this version better.
This version is raw and animalistic with hot steamy sensuality - what a nasty, delicious groove!
💜
Original version she’s so beautiful may God rest her soul 🙏🏾❤️🩹 such a sexy rockstar
RIP!! I think I'll watch Purple Rain!
Prince described her as his duplicate, they had that COSMIC LOVE. He spent the rest of his life,looking for another. When she died, I think he wanted to rejoin her, in some way. Or he definitely, didn't want to be in a world without her.
‘I Wud Die 4 U’
I love both versions
still prefer this version even with the poor quality . R.I.P Denise/Vanity
Vanity > Appolonia
This version is much more hard rock to it .
Van8ty sang it better and I can actually understand her words and what's she's singing
rip vanity a beautiful lady.
Prince Dez n the crew killed this beat
I like how Prince added more swing in the bass part and keys in Apollonia’s version. I can hear “She’s Always In My Hair.” in this version.
RIP Vanity