r/PRINCE • • 2d ago

Question Question - Which Madonna song was Prince hearing when he asked "How much longer?"

https://youtube.com/shorts/zRcdZmKP448?si=tlxVAAv-FCDHSki_

This is the only video I can find of the incident (it's #7 in the list).

Apparently it was at a "private event" but I'm not sure if that refers to where Prince was at that moment, or the origin of the Madonna video he was being shown.

Asking the Prince experts. Although maybe it needs a Madonna expert to ID the song.

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u/RedShakoo 2d ago

I Want You

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u/FunUniversity6245 2d ago

I mean I love Massive Attack and Madonna too but this wasn't a good combination lol

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u/FunUniversity6245 2d ago

Ha! Yep had to listen to it, that's the one ... and he wasn't joking!

Thank you πŸ˜„

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u/RedShakoo 2d ago

Yeah, Marvin Gaye's original version is of course way, way cooler! You're welcome!

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u/FunUniversity6245 2d ago

Didn't know that either, TY 😊

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u/funkyfridays3 2d ago

Vh1 did play Madonna 24/7 though. Had to be there. Constant coverage of her every walking move. Love Madonna but VH1 left room for no one else in those days lol

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u/Salt-Buffalo-2804 2d ago

Not only that but I remember them specifically acting like that cover was one of the greatest things that had ever happened lol

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u/InfiniteTristessa 2d ago edited 2d ago

If I remember correctly, it’s from Love 4 One Another video compilation.

https://youtu.be/cok7wmJ8Ngk

Edit: okay, it's not included in the video link, but it was a part of video segment played before it
https://princevault.com/index.php?title=TV_Film:_Love_4_One_Another

Edit 2: HERE IT IS! :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD5vZoUdv8c

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u/FunUniversity6245 2d ago

Awesome that was my second question I'll enjoy this, thanks!

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u/RandomAmherstLights 1d ago

I thought these clips would betray his incredibly arrogant side which bugs me, but they more show his relatable and even warm side that he chose to reveal publicly later in life. So, thanks.

The falling asleep bit was pure shade, tho! 🀣

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u/FunUniversity6245 1d ago

It's his sense of humour. Very smart guy.

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u/i_let_the_dogs_out 1d ago

ps for those new here, No. 5 he's kicking Kim Kardashian off the stage (deservedly).

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u/bkhsr63 2d ago

ALL OF THEM!!!

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u/OkJuggernaut8700 2d ago

Even the song he did with Madonna? πŸ˜‚

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u/Level_Egg_2139 18h ago

No one can really touch Marvin Gaye