I knew this version before Sinead O’Connor covered it. Still have this album. I remember being 17 or 18 years old when this came out. My best friend at the time turned me on to this album. At that time we were obsessed with Prince. My friend died in 1992 at the age of 25. This song and entire album reminds me of him. This is a masterpiece. A gem
Same same -- though I have no idea where my album went. For a long time, I felt like Sinead O'Connor was a little "off key" on the "2 you" part, because this is the version I knew first. It drove me crazy. Later, I realized that's how the Irish do it -- take a tune and modify it just slightly -- it's the same tune they just make it theirs.
@@GiancarloAlvianiSinead’s version is just a COPY of this one. 1. The tempo is the same. 2. She did not change the lyrics when she should have. I’m speaking of “all the flowers that you planted mama…” The song was about a person who lost a lover. All of Sinead’s fans thought she was singing to her mother, which doesn’t make any sense. The word “mama” in black language of the time was what you could refer to a lover, or any person you were attracted to. Prince had nothing to do with her singing this song, if he did he would have changed the lyric for her. Yes she had a big hit with it. But the original was never released as a single. Lots of black people knew of the song because we had the album. Sinead’s version was just a karaoke version. You can take her voice and mix it with the original arrangement. A real cover takes a song and does something with it. The example I like to use is Earth Wind and Fire “Got To Get You Into My Life.” It is totally different from the original one like a real cover should be. I’m sorry she is dead, she was an interesting artist and stood up for abused children so she gets my love because of that.
This was the first time I heard this song,so is my favorite version,though practically no one remembers this band.....I was just such a huge Prince fan and LOVED that unique Minneapolis sound so much I would buy any bands that I found out he protégéed cuz knew it would be there - is unmistakable.And I have this on vinyl.Sounds beautiful,besides several other really good songs.
One of the most beautifully complex pop songs ever written. The movement of the strings over the pulsating drums is pure genius. Honestly I am not mad that it is oft overlooked as we all know most great things often are. But those who know, know!
This was the first version I heard, back in 1985. This album is SO good. Sinéad O'Connor's version is just as good - but a different tone. May she rest in peace.
St Paul was on the tour with us of Paisley Park. He played this song on one of Prince’s pianos in Studio B. It was jaw dropping. Both my wife and I cried our eyes out. He’s really talented.
This whole album has Prince all over it. This is a classic album. It’s truly special. A treasure. I love the original version sung by St. Paul ( The Family ). I am listening in 2024 going into 2025.
Prince was not only a musical genius, he was also a mentor and a "Kickstarter" to many talented young musicians. He wrote this song and gave it to The Family to record and, under his tutelage, it sounds great! Still have the cassette and it is all superb and dripping with Prince's influence. It amazes me at how MANY songs he wrote and gave to other artists to help them get a push in the industry. I've heard that there are hundreds of unpublished songs in his vault and hours of video that he never released. Hopefully, one day we get to hear those as well. Until then, keep listening to St. Paul and the Family.
The Family was a band started specifically for Prince to release music he didn't think was good enough for The Revolution. He wrote all of their songs. That being said, he did pump them up and gave them all undeserved writing credits so don't let me pretend that he wasn't altruistic.
Bought this bomb music on cassette in the spring of 85. A girl I had a crush on borrowed it. I guess you know I never saw that cassette again. Thanks to RUclips for giving this great music back.
This is my favorite version ,the original, the strings are epic .The whole family album was epic Prince was always a genius .This is the song of a true broken heart.
Yeah he was devastated when his house keeper went on extended leave and he had to make his own beds, do his own washing, all his flowers started dieing, etc.
The gorgeous strings you hear on this song were arranged and contributed by the late, great (and very missed) Mr. Clare Fischer, who at Prince's request contributed classical string arrangements to other songs on the album this song is from, plus a number of other Prince-penned songs. Prince sought out these occasional collaborations with Clare over the course of at least two decades of his career. Both men were considered to be prodigious and challenged norms in their respective fields. A musical match made in Heaven.
@@ryowastaken This is the original release of this song by any recording artist. This would not be the first time Prince allowed another artist to record one of his songs then recorded his own version at some point down the road. Tevin Campbell released Shhh in 1993 on "I'm Ready" then Prince released his own version in 1995 on "The Gold Experience".
Same! Prince is ALWAYS mentioned regarding this song(which is great and much deserved- love Prince 💜🙌🏻RIP) however no one ever mentions The Family version- I watch music reaction channels and always try to explain it-
this will always be the original for me. I I remember buying every Prince protege album in the 80's. I remember hearing this for the first time and I couldn't believe Prince just gave it away, it would have been a surefire number one single for him.
I know its not Prince.. It was a prince written song which made it a Prince Production.. That's why I bought it and St Paul Peterson still sings music. And St Paul the lead singer was also featured singing with The TIME. That's why i said Prince protege and productions I even followed Wendy and Lisa's music. Vanity 6 and Appolonia 6 and Sheila E. I was already a Sheena Easton fan then she switched up her sound once she sang Sugar walls.. One if my all time FAVORITES!!!
Just visited Paisley Park for a tour. It’s was just as Prince was UNBELIEVABLE!!! So glad I had a chance to have this experience!!! Thank you Prince for everything!!!
St. Paul Peterson and Susannah Melvoin are the vocalists in this version. Susannah was Prince’s fiancé around this time and the twin sister of his band mate, Wendy, in The Revolution. There was definitely something weird going on there, Wendy’s gay and I think Prince had a thing for her.
Yes, had this album before Sinead, such a beautiful version. Loved listening to this in my bedroom so long ago. From Mpls and came of age during this period, amazing.
No doubt this was a great song from the first time it was heard --- but Prince was just all over the place (with music just spewing out of him)! And this was a first time band without much fanfare . . . and the song just got lost in the mix, but primarily in the aura of the Purple One. And when their first song, "Screams of Passion" only made it to 17 on the Black Charts . . . this follow-up song was doomed from the start and the Family, as a group just disintegrated! And there you have it . . . a perfect history lesson from someone who was a DJ . . . and lived it! #facts #ifyadontknow #nowyaknow
I heard this for the 1st time when I was around 12 or 13 in 1986, after someone from school gave me the tape with the whole album recorded on it, with a whole bunch of Prince music added as well.. Well, the homie never asked for the tape back. I would sit in my room & play this song on my headphones over & over til I fell asleep.. I had no idea who The Family was then, & definitely had no idea Prince had anything to do with this song. Something told me that all of the music on the tape had this familiar sound to it, it had this feelin like the whole tape was Prince, I would think to myself "I could imagine Prince makin a song like that", but back then everyone was trying to emulate Prince, so I thought that the group on the tape was just another group who sounded a lil like Prince, or was attempting to. Should have known, cuz I couldn't stop jammin them, even tho I had no idea at the time who they were. The tape only said somethang like jams on it, or nothing at all, but it was full of Prince music & The Family, & other artist, but mostly Prince. It wasn't til a few later, I saw a tape or a record of "The Family" with the paisley park logo on the back or side of it, I automatically played it, knowing it was associated with Prince. To my surprise, I had already heard it, & didn't know it, with the exception of "The Screams Of Passion" which was on the radio, & certain music video stations on TV. I believe if this version of "Nothing Compares 2U" would have been released as a single, & got much play on the radio, & a video, it would have top the charts, & Sinead's version wouldn't have been nearly as successful as it was.. And, oh yeah, I never reminded the homie that he let me borrow his tape, I think we actually got out for summer shortly after that.....thanks bruh, wherever u are..
This is by far the best version of this classic. My father died when this came out. Even though the song in no way represents our relationship, it reminds me of that time in my life. I was 21 then. I'm almost 60 now. Sometimes I feel like Prince wrote the soundtrack of my young life.
@@MuzikJunky Yes it was but it`s been long out of print since 1986. I bought my copy from Ebay for $80.00 dollars and it was well worth it for me. And I bought MadHouse 8 & 16 on CD as well. I got those from Amazon.com
@@1969Makaveli, unofficially in Australia, according to Discogs, but the two Madhouse albums WERE released on CD in the USA, as I have one of ’em, and I remember seein’ ’em in a store and, like a schmuck, never bought ’em! Peace.
I used to have this on vinyl. Such a great album from beginning to end. I'd love a copy on CD without having to sell a kidney to afford it. Hell, I'd even take a burnt copy or a download.
So burn one! If you don't have the equipment, let me know. Maybe I can get around to it for you one day when I feel up to it. Or download straight from here.
@@e.elsibea1518 "So burn one!" you say. If I could, what would I have commented that? I have the equipment, just not the source music anymore. Download it from where? Who on here has it?
@immusicmagazine4533 I apologize for appearing rude. That was not my intent. It was truly to see if I could do it for you one day when I was feeling up to it. This is why I dislike commenting in text form. So much miscommunication bc people cannot hear in the cadence or the subtleties we pick up when listening to people's voices. Anyway, I'm sorry if I made you feel negative in any way. On review, reading it now, I can see how it could come off as curt and I should not have written it that way.
I was in a record store and saw this album in 85 with my friend and we had to buy it……had no idea is was prince but soon found out. Freakin amazing record and I just miss him so much 💜
I will never for the life of me understand why this song wasn’t bigger for them…. (It even had that Sax solo which seems to have inspired someone from I will always love you. ) Unreal.
THIS was the Original Version..this song didn't get Recognized until Sinead O'Connor sang it.. But this album was my favorite and i still own it.. Back then it was so ABOUT Prince productions for me
I love this version. Why is it so hard to find tho! My sister had the record (yes record) when I was a kid. Loved hearing it. So emotional. I hate that everyone hears the Other popular version without knowing about this one.
@@nambypamby2147 It's not uncommon to call the 'first released' version The Original. Prince often made demo versions solely to pass the song on to someone but never intended for release.
Probably because it is the most recognised version, sold several copies worldwide, and these are recognised facts despite you being snippy about it? Nothing wrong with you liking the original, but being nasty about the most famous interpretation is just unbecoming.
The Family were and still are my favourite band of all time. Only 1 album but absolute Genius. Well done Prince Rodgers Nelson for unearthing this group of talented individuals. 💔
Love The Family.I feel Prince’s fingerprints throughout. But St.Paul and Susanna stand out together on their own and they both sound electric together! Love The Family and Prince’s version equally. RIP Prince gone too soon you are missed 😎☮️✌️🎸💜💜💜💜
Was my jam Back in The dayyyyyyyyy.... I was kinda mad when Sinead hit with this one. I felt like this one was secret one for us fans... But, I great song is a great song. RIP Prince....
I felt the same way. I lived in Minneapolis during 1983. God, just Prince haven then. This was the ONLY version I listened to, I really hated that Sinead version. But I think it brought him some fans, so good for him.
I was also 17 or 18 years old, when this song and album came out. This is the time that the relationship with my high school sweetheart was on the skids. Even then, I still wanted to marry her at the age of 18, right after high school and join the military, while she goes to college to pursue a career in journalism. I had it all planned for us as a couple. I 4:33 was going to take care of her by sending her money for her college tuition, books, and stuff, while I was out in the field. But unfortunately, u 4:33 it didn’t turn out that way. At any rate, she’s been happily married for a long time now, with her husband and three children. And really, that’s all I wanted for her, is to be happy, which, she seems to be. I can’t ask for anything more than that, can I? But she still can’t stop me from loving her from afar. And like I said before, I know her husband is a good man, because she is a good woman, and my high school sweetheart doesn’t chase after poor-butt guys. So, to you, Mrs. Cynthia Sherrill Cannady, husband, and family, I wish you nothing but success, love, happiness, and peace in your lives, forever! Peace!
I love this whole album. St. Paul was such a baby. :( Such memories. Tired of bandwagon know nothings saying he wrote this for Sinead. Lord! #TheFamily #fDeluxe
There was an article on Yahoo today about Prince's proteges and there was ne'er a mention of The Family at all. They had the audacity to include Sinead amongst them. People were saying Prince wrote the song for her and I corrected them quick, fast and in a hurry!! What she did to that song was a travesty...sounding like she was yodeling!!!!
Because it was considered to soulful and therefore was labeled r&b and we both know that r&b music has a difficult time crossing over. Sinead was mainstream and therefore had the vehicle to move the song into the mainstream as well! You are entitled to your opinion as I am entitled to mine and Sinead's version was whiney and screechy and there was none of the original soulfulness and feeling that Prince intended for the song.
You have to remember that back when Sinead released this, a lot of articles said he wrote this for her. People were misinformed at the time. I, too, thought he wrote it for her back then. There is no reason to get mad at people for being misinformed. I love Sinead's version and just because someone doesn't like it doesn't make it bad. Music resonates with different people for different reasons. I like this version, but I like Sinead's vocal and emotional delivery better. It may be because it's the version I heard first. Sinead was also relatively unknown at the time in America. This is the song that really broke her here. We all have our preferences, but I'm actually able to say I like Sinead's better without having to insult the other version of the song. Have a great day everyone.
When Sinead O'Connor did her version I was telling everyone that a group called the Family sang it years before and no one believed me! Even I didn't know Prince had sang it first even though I knew he made it.
@@adc2327 The song was never released by Prince. He recorded it then gave the song to The Family. Same thing he did with many songs such as I Feel For You eventually being sang by Chaka Khan.
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I knew this version before Sinead O’Connor covered it. Still have this album. I remember being 17 or 18 years old when this came out. My best friend at the time turned me on to this album. At that time we were obsessed with Prince. My friend died in 1992 at the age of 25. This song and entire album reminds me of him. This is a masterpiece. A gem
Same
My dad had this album and I remember I used to play it all the time. This was my favorite song
Same same -- though I have no idea where my album went. For a long time, I felt like Sinead O'Connor was a little "off key" on the "2 you" part, because this is the version I knew first. It drove me crazy. Later, I realized that's how the Irish do it -- take a tune and modify it just slightly -- it's the same tune they just make it theirs.
@@GiancarloAlvianiSinead’s version is just a COPY of this one.
1. The tempo is the same.
2. She did not change the lyrics when she should have. I’m speaking of “all the flowers that you planted mama…”
The song was about a person who lost a lover. All of Sinead’s fans thought she was singing to her mother, which doesn’t make any sense.
The word “mama” in black language of the time was what you could refer to a lover, or any person you were attracted to.
Prince had nothing to do with her singing this song, if he did he would have changed the lyric for her.
Yes she had a big hit with it. But the original was never released as a single. Lots of black people knew of the song because we had the album.
Sinead’s version was just a karaoke version. You can take her voice and mix it with the original arrangement. A real cover takes a song and does something with it. The example I like to use is Earth Wind and Fire “Got To Get You Into My Life.” It is totally different from the original one like a real cover should be.
I’m sorry she is dead, she was an interesting artist and stood up for abused children so she gets my love because of that.
@@josebrown5961 - Sinéad's version is a different arrangement, it's much more than "karaoke."
U can feel Prince's fingerprints all over this song. I'm gonna miss that musical genius, R.I.P.
+John Stubbs Absolutely
Reginald Marshall nothing like Rosie
@John Stubbs, absolutely. We all as fans are going to miss the unbelievable musical mind of Prince no doubt.
John Stubbs this is such a lonesomely sad version...beautiful
This was the first time I heard this song,so is my favorite version,though practically no one remembers this band.....I was just such a huge Prince fan and LOVED that unique Minneapolis sound so much I would buy any bands that I found out he protégéed cuz knew it would be there - is unmistakable.And I have this on vinyl.Sounds beautiful,besides several other really good songs.
One of the most beautifully complex pop songs ever written. The movement of the strings over the pulsating drums is pure genius. Honestly I am not mad that it is oft overlooked as we all know most great things often are. But those who know, know!
Well said 💜
Finally heard the original version, in 2024!
Same ❤
Isn't Prince the original version?
Same! I thought this was originally a live song that Prince did
Not really, he never recorded a version that was released commercially, only a demo.
Same, love the Originals version the Prince estate released a few years ago too
This was the first version I heard, back in 1985. This album is SO good. Sinéad O'Connor's version is just as good - but a different tone. May she rest in peace.
Same I loved this album back in the day. And this version even better than when Prince sings it.
I am just living in my own mortality over this. RIP Prince, Michael, Whitney...Lord...Bless them all.
and Elvis, Lennon and Joplin.
And Sinéad O'C 💞. I can only hear her singing this. Gone way too soon. Beautiful talent.
...and Freddie Mercury, and Amy Winehouse, and Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison and Michael Hutchence and and and and and
And the pubs, local shops and play centers never forget 🎉
@@ElvarMassonand George Michael, David Bowie, Pete Burns
Too bad this album didn't climb the charts Underated, to say the least.
Screams of Passion charted but nothing else.
LOVE this song!!! St Paul sang the hell outta this!!
St Paul was on the tour with us of Paisley Park. He played this song on one of Prince’s pianos in Studio B. It was jaw dropping. Both my wife and I cried our eyes out. He’s really talented.
Wow, that's an _incredible_ experience right there. Very cool.
This whole album has Prince all over it. This is a classic album. It’s truly special. A treasure. I love the original version sung by St. Paul ( The Family ). I am listening in 2024 going into 2025.
Prince was not only a musical genius, he was also a mentor and a "Kickstarter" to many talented young musicians. He wrote this song and gave it to The Family to record and, under his tutelage, it sounds great! Still have the cassette and it is all superb and dripping with Prince's influence. It amazes me at how MANY songs he wrote and gave to other artists to help them get a push in the industry. I've heard that there are hundreds of unpublished songs in his vault and hours of video that he never released. Hopefully, one day we get to hear those as well. Until then, keep listening to St. Paul and the Family.
The Family was a band started specifically for Prince to release music he didn't think was good enough for The Revolution. He wrote all of their songs.
That being said, he did pump them up and gave them all undeserved writing credits so don't let me pretend that he wasn't altruistic.
How many singers & groups did Prince kick start??
@@mandala314 The Time, The Family, Bria Valente, Apollonia 6, Mazarati, Támar I'm sure there are more that I forgot.
@@mandala314 Too many to mention . A lot of people did his songs .
@@mandala314 He also wrote "Manic Monday," which was the Bangles' breakthrough hit in 1986.
Bought this bomb music on cassette in the spring of 85. A girl I had a crush on borrowed it. I guess you know I never saw that cassette again. Thanks to RUclips for giving this great music back.
This is my favorite version ,the original, the strings are epic .The whole family album was epic Prince was always a genius .This is the song of a true broken heart.
Yeah he was devastated when his house keeper went on extended leave and he had to make his own beds, do his own washing, all his flowers started dieing, etc.
Not the original prince recorded the original still okay though
The family album was 5 stars every song was hot ,that was a slept on album
The gorgeous strings you hear on this song were arranged and contributed by the late, great (and very missed) Mr. Clare Fischer, who at Prince's request contributed classical string arrangements to other songs on the album this song is from, plus a number of other Prince-penned songs. Prince sought out these occasional collaborations with Clare over the course of at least two decades of his career. Both men were considered to be prodigious and challenged norms in their respective fields. A musical match made in Heaven.
@@ryowastaken This is the original release of this song by any recording artist. This would not be the first time Prince allowed another artist to record one of his songs then recorded his own version at some point down the road. Tevin Campbell released Shhh in 1993 on "I'm Ready" then Prince released his own version in 1995 on "The Gold Experience".
This was the first version of this song I ever heard. And it still haunts me. I LOVE IT!!
Yes me too! I loved it!! Happy i found it!
Same! Prince is ALWAYS mentioned regarding this song(which is great and much deserved- love Prince 💜🙌🏻RIP) however no one ever mentions The Family version- I watch music reaction channels and always try to explain it-
Me too I had it recorded on an old blank cassette. I had to repair it I played it so much.
You might want to get your hearing tested.
this will always be the original for me. I I remember buying every Prince protege album in the 80's. I remember hearing this for the first time and I couldn't believe Prince just gave it away, it would have been a surefire number one single for him.
St Paul who sang this never got the credit because his vocals were amazing 💜
@@paulantonioetchison9897its not prince there
I know its not Prince.. It was a prince written song which made it a Prince Production.. That's why I bought it and St Paul Peterson still sings music. And St Paul the lead singer was also featured singing with The TIME.
That's why i said Prince protege and productions I even followed Wendy and Lisa's music. Vanity 6 and Appolonia 6 and Sheila E. I was already a Sheena Easton fan then she switched up her sound once she sang Sugar walls.. One if my all time FAVORITES!!!
Look up St Paul Peterson he has a website and music.
This song sux
Hauntingly-good song with a hauntingly-good sax solo. Thank you Prince for this gem.
That’s Eric Leeds. You see him performing in many Prince videos
Every single version of this song is just wonderful.
this original is the best version. i wore this album out when it came out. such a talented band!
Prince’s music and legacy live on. Controversy was my first cassette. The man was a legend and a true musical genius.
The greatest songwriter of his era.What a legend !!!!!! RIP
What a song, so well written, no matter whi8ch band cover, it always brings the feels.
The spirit of Prince resides right in this song, he may be gone but the music is the same in fact somehow it sounds even better, Rest in peace Prince
There is room to like several versions of a song. One version doesn’t have to be slammed.
Just visited Paisley Park for a tour. It’s was just as Prince was UNBELIEVABLE!!! So glad I had a chance to have this experience!!! Thank you Prince for everything!!!
The greatest composer of the modern era.
This version sound so much like Prince. Those who doesn't know who's singing, may have guessed that it's performed by Prince.
no its not , Moron... its ST Paul... I swear you prince fanatics!!
St. Paul Peterson and Susannah Melvoin are the vocalists in this version. Susannah was Prince’s fiancé around this time and the twin sister of his band mate, Wendy, in The Revolution. There was definitely something weird going on there, Wendy’s gay and I think Prince had a thing for her.
Yes, had this album before Sinead, such a beautiful version. Loved listening to this in my bedroom so long ago. From Mpls and came of age during this period, amazing.
I am well versed in his entire catalog. It was the soundscape of my life. None moves me more than this one.
screams of passion - fav
Thanks for everything Prince! R.I.P
+Vinícius Thomazini everything!
yes
My heart sunk a mile today. RIP.
Mine, too. :'(
Best response, and best description of how I feel.
The impact has left a huge crater. I had to walk to First Ave the moment I heard the news. The Minneapolis Sound will live on with PRN's influence.
ohhhh I miss this cassette. Dam there was some lovemaking to this album back in the day!!!!!!
No doubt this was a great song from the first time it was heard --- but Prince was just all over the place (with music just spewing out of him)! And this was a first time band without much fanfare . . . and the song just got lost in the mix, but primarily in the aura of the Purple One.
And when their first song, "Screams of Passion" only made it to 17 on the Black Charts . . . this follow-up song was doomed from the start and the Family, as a group just disintegrated!
And there you have it . . . a perfect history lesson from someone who was a DJ . . . and lived it!
#facts
#ifyadontknow
#nowyaknow
This is not a version, this is the original. 👍👍
that part
I heard this for the 1st time when I was around 12 or 13 in 1986, after someone from school gave me the tape with the whole album recorded on it, with a whole bunch of Prince music added as well..
Well, the homie never asked for the tape back.
I would sit in my room & play this song on my headphones over & over til I fell asleep..
I had no idea who The Family was then, & definitely had no idea Prince had anything to do with this song.
Something told me that all of the music on the tape had this familiar sound to it, it had this feelin like the whole tape was Prince, I would think to myself "I could imagine Prince makin a song like that", but back then everyone was trying to emulate Prince, so I thought that the group on the tape was just another group who sounded a lil like Prince, or was attempting to.
Should have known, cuz I couldn't stop jammin them, even tho I had no idea at the time who they were.
The tape only said somethang like jams on it, or nothing at all, but it was full of Prince music & The Family, & other artist, but mostly Prince.
It wasn't til a few later, I saw a tape or a record of "The Family" with the paisley park logo on the back or side of it, I automatically played it, knowing it was associated with Prince.
To my surprise, I had already heard it, & didn't know it, with the exception of "The Screams Of Passion" which was on the radio, & certain music video stations on TV.
I believe if this version of "Nothing Compares 2U" would have been released as a single, & got much play on the radio, & a video, it would have top the charts, & Sinead's version wouldn't have been nearly as successful as it was..
And, oh yeah, I never reminded the homie that he let me borrow his tape, I think we actually got out for summer shortly after that.....thanks bruh, wherever u are..
This is by far the best version of this classic. My father died when this came out. Even though the song in no way represents our relationship, it reminds me of that time in my life. I was 21 then. I'm almost 60 now. Sometimes I feel like Prince wrote the soundtrack of my young life.
So many hugs!! Prince is the soundtrack of my life too and when I lost my fiancé to cancer this song and "Snows in April" allowed me to finally cry
@@mandala314 Hugs to you!
Love, Love this. I had the cassette back in the day and would love to have it or a cd again.
+Sarah Stowe I have the vinyl. Old school!
+Sarah Stowe Sadly, the album was never released on CD in the US. Peace.
@@MuzikJunky Yes it was but it`s been long out of print since 1986. I bought my copy from Ebay for $80.00 dollars and it was well worth it for me. And I bought MadHouse 8 & 16 on CD as well. I got those from Amazon.com
@@1969Makaveli, unofficially in Australia, according to Discogs, but the two Madhouse albums WERE released on CD in the USA, as I have one of ’em, and I remember seein’ ’em in a store and, like a schmuck, never bought ’em! Peace.
The best version of this genious composition. 🙏🎵
That's how I remember it! The original version! Love Prince X RIP
Exactly
He's not dead. Prince is.
I used to have this on vinyl. Such a great album from beginning to end. I'd love a copy on CD without having to sell a kidney to afford it. Hell, I'd even take a burnt copy or a download.
This is still my favorite Prince protege album.
My favorite version. I used to stare at the record cover and collage while listening to the songs..
So burn one! If you don't have the equipment, let me know. Maybe I can get around to it for you one day when I feel up to it. Or download straight from here.
@@e.elsibea1518 "So burn one!" you say. If I could, what would I have commented that? I have the equipment, just not the source music anymore. Download it from where? Who on here has it?
@immusicmagazine4533 I apologize for appearing rude. That was not my intent. It was truly to see if I could do it for you one day when I was feeling up to it. This is why I dislike commenting in text form. So much miscommunication bc people cannot hear in the cadence or the subtleties we pick up when listening to people's voices. Anyway, I'm sorry if I made you feel negative in any way. On review, reading it now, I can see how it could come off as curt and I should not have written it that way.
Best Version Every!!!!!
This will always be the version I remember.
Same here!
Yes all right my love
Likewise...
I have their original album on cassette and cd. Acquiring the cd was not easy after 2010. I had to import it from Russia. Great music!
The only one to me, not even (the writer) Prince's version.
Me too!
bestest version by far ☺
before Sinaed. this is the original. it was beautiful then and even more powerful and beautifully done by Prince and Rosie Gaines.
I like Sinead's version best
Thought Prince recorded the original
This is the version I fell in love with. But I do love prince and Rosie's version
Listen to the chris Cornell cover
This is the original, with Prince singing. ruclips.net/video/cpGA0azFdCs/видео.html
This song is so beautiful. it brings tears to my eyes
I was in a record store and saw this album in 85 with my friend and we had to buy it……had no idea is was prince but soon found out. Freakin amazing record and I just miss him so much 💜
This song. First heard it while stationed at Ft Knox back in 86-89. Only version I like
I still get chills from this masterpiece
I will never for the life of me understand why this song wasn’t bigger for them….
(It even had that Sax solo which seems to have inspired someone from I will always love you. )
Unreal.
THIS was the Original Version..this song didn't get Recognized until Sinead O'Connor sang it.. But this album was my favorite and i still own it.. Back then it was so ABOUT Prince productions for me
HE'S BEEN GONE 4 YEARS TODAY AND STILL INFLUENCES THE WAY WE HEAR MUSIC. THANK YOU, PRINCE. 4/21/2020
R.I.P to a true music icon and amazing musician.
Love and respect to all who have sung this song with sincerity.
rest in peace sweet Prince.
I love this version. Why is it so hard to find tho! My sister had the record (yes record) when I was a kid. Loved hearing it. So emotional. I hate that everyone hears the Other popular version without knowing about this one.
Omg yas I said the same thing. Happy I found it. Brings back some great memories.....
This version isnt even on spotify if you ask me :(
I feel the same
Don't be mad, feel lucky that you're one of the few who do know about this gem 😊
This is not a version. It's the original
You said everything we wanted to but didn't know how, thank you for being our platform to express our hearts
I love this Version the most!
I don't know why everybody talks about Sinead O'Connor so much when this is the original and the best version of this song
Prince wrote it. If any version was original, it would be his own.
@@nambypamby2147 It's not uncommon to call the 'first released' version The Original. Prince often made demo versions solely to pass the song on to someone but never intended for release.
Probably because it is the most recognised version, sold several copies worldwide, and these are recognised facts despite you being snippy about it?
Nothing wrong with you liking the original, but being nasty about the most famous interpretation is just unbecoming.
I prefer this version to the Prince Version even…..his voice is amazing. And I guess blended w hers as well.
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling! Still breaking my heart all these years later... wouldn't change anything ❤😊
still the best version, breaks my heart every time i hear it. those strings/synths...
WHAT????
@@JICKY2.0 jep
My Fav version 4 sure..takes me back 2 85. Wow! Mr Nelson the G.O.A.T....No famous person compares!💜
The Family were and still are my favourite band of all time. Only 1 album but absolute Genius. Well done Prince Rodgers Nelson for unearthing this group of talented individuals. 💔
Talento para interpretar, porque prácticamente todo lo hizo Prince, creo que la mayoría de las canciones
Did he sing on this version?
@@MegaWooMan no he didn't. He found the members and created the group. Some he had worked with before, like Eric Leeds
A response to my previous post brought me back - I'm glad for that. This was great.
I remember finding this at the record store. I played it daily for weeks. There were no titles to the songs, just numbers. Beautiful piece of work.
It’s the original version of a classic song. I heard this version first when I bought the album. Still the best in my humble opinion.
Love The Family.I feel Prince’s fingerprints throughout. But St.Paul and Susanna stand out together on their own and they both sound electric together! Love The Family and Prince’s version equally. RIP Prince gone too soon you are missed 😎☮️✌️🎸💜💜💜💜
Speechless and shaking my head! This is. Jam!
That sax solo give me goosebumps!! Such a beautiful song, it brings many memories
Fantastic
Beautiful version..you are so missed my little man!
Was my jam Back in The dayyyyyyyyy.... I was kinda mad when Sinead hit with this one. I felt like this one was secret one for us fans... But, I great song is a great song. RIP Prince....
Frank Amirault Yes! I agree. The whole album is a hidden gem. My favorite protege album.
I felt the same way. I lived in Minneapolis during 1983. God, just Prince haven then. This was the ONLY version I listened to, I really hated that Sinead version. But I think it brought him some fans, so good for him.
@@MsMoesuckra any song that leads the people back to Prince is a good thing
Still the best version. Peace.
The St just shreds on this one. Amazing job.
Best version of this song. I wish they would release this album again. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I hope they rerelease all this stuff with a Parade remastered rerelease
Original version.....still tugs at my heart after all these years.
Thanks for sharing, I've been searching for this song, my favorite back in the day.
Definitely needed to hear this this sad morning.
Thanks for sharing!
This, song stl brings tears 2 my eyes!
This version is amazing! This is my first time hearing it!
always love u prince.. u're the greatest singer, song writer etc
Another beautiful song from a beautiful soul RIP MY PRINCE
This version was the best to me personally. I had this album and wore this song out!!
I was also 17 or 18 years old, when this song and album came out. This is the time that the relationship with my high school sweetheart was on the skids. Even then, I still wanted to marry her at the age of 18, right after high school and join the military, while she goes to college to pursue a career in journalism. I had it all planned for us as a couple. I 4:33 was going to take care of her by sending her money for her college tuition, books, and stuff, while I was out in the field. But unfortunately, u 4:33 it didn’t turn out that way. At any rate, she’s been happily married for a long time now, with her husband and three children. And really, that’s all I wanted for her, is to be happy, which, she seems to be. I can’t ask for anything more than that, can I? But she still can’t stop me from loving her from afar. And like I said before, I know her husband is a good man, because she is a good woman, and my high school sweetheart doesn’t chase after poor-butt guys. So, to you, Mrs. Cynthia Sherrill Cannady, husband, and family, I wish you nothing but success, love, happiness, and peace in your lives, forever! Peace!
RIP Prince!!! One of his greatest recordings!!!!
I love this whole album. St. Paul was such a baby. :( Such memories. Tired of bandwagon know nothings saying he wrote this for Sinead. Lord! #TheFamily #fDeluxe
As I said above...as far as I am concerned..this is the ONLY version!!!!
♡
There was an article on Yahoo today about Prince's proteges and there was ne'er a mention of The Family at all. They had the audacity to include Sinead amongst them. People were saying Prince wrote the song for her and I corrected them quick, fast and in a hurry!! What she did to that song was a travesty...sounding like she was yodeling!!!!
Because it was considered to soulful and therefore was labeled r&b and we both know that r&b music has a difficult time crossing over. Sinead was mainstream and therefore had the vehicle to move the song into the mainstream as well! You are entitled to your opinion as I am entitled to mine and Sinead's version was whiney and screechy and there was none of the original soulfulness and feeling that Prince intended for the song.
You have to remember that back when Sinead released this, a lot of articles said he wrote this for her. People were misinformed at the time. I, too, thought he wrote it for her back then. There is no reason to get mad at people for being misinformed. I love Sinead's version and just because someone doesn't like it doesn't make it bad. Music resonates with different people for different reasons. I like this version, but I like Sinead's vocal and emotional delivery better. It may be because it's the version I heard first. Sinead was also relatively unknown at the time in America. This is the song that really broke her here. We all have our preferences, but I'm actually able to say I like Sinead's better without having to insult the other version of the song. Have a great day everyone.
to be COMPLETELY honest i did do and/or PROBABLY will really LOVE the family
I lost the love of my life literally 7hrs and 13days ago..that brought me here..I will be okay though..Life happens
I have a broken heart. My husband died, and nothing compares to him. Ever.
😢
A big hug 😘
for all of you remembering this masterpiece
i love you all, pass it on
Here in 2025 born in 1985 Sinèad O'Connor is the only person I've ever known to sing this song. But I am loving this!
Thanks for sharing the original!
The original and the best....
When Sinead O'Connor did her version I was telling everyone that a group called the Family sang it years before and no one believed me! Even I didn't know Prince had sang it first even though I knew he made it.
He didn't release it first. He let The Family release it first before he released his recording.
@@adc2327 The song was never released by Prince. He recorded it then gave the song to The Family. Same thing he did with many songs such as I Feel For You eventually being sang by Chaka Khan.
@@cjackson9627 i feel for you is on his 1979 eponymous record
@blobcity 👍🏿
@@cjackson9627he released a live version of the song after this and Sineads version
1985/1986 Meridian High School riding around playing this on a cassette
😘
Written by Prince, but sung first by The Family. Loved this album when it came out.
I love both versions. This version for its simplicity and Sinead's version for her raw, powerful vocals and vulnerability.
Damn, this is good, thanx for the feelings..
RIP great song I will miss him so much
I like the original so much more than Sinead’s version. This hits different.
This is the first time I heard this version…. GOOSEBUMPS 💜
This version is still my favorite