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|Introduction          = '''Purple Medley''' is a [[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) video released for broadcast to promote the [[Single: Purple Medley|single]] and the [[The Ultimate Live Experience]] tour in Europe.  
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|Introduction          = '''Purple Medley''' is a [[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) video released for broadcast to promote the [[Single: Purple Medley|single]] and the [[The Ultimate Live Experience]] tour in Europe. The [[Purple Medley|medley]] and its video were created to fulfill a request from the promoters of [[The Ultimate Live Experience]] tour who wanted [[Prince]]/[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] to play his old hits. The [[Video: Purple Medley|video]] was screened prior to the concerts.
  
 
The video mixes clips from earlier videos with new footage of [[Prince]]/[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] and what look like archive footage of a rehearsal with dancers (including [[Carmen Electra]]) for the [[Project: Glam Slam Ulysses|Glam Slam Ulysses]] stage-show. A version was included in the [[TV_Film:_Love_4_One_Another|Love 4 One Another]] TV-special (cut short after less than 8 minutes) but the full, although rarely aired, version also exists.
 
The video mixes clips from earlier videos with new footage of [[Prince]]/[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] and what look like archive footage of a rehearsal with dancers (including [[Carmen Electra]]) for the [[Project: Glam Slam Ulysses|Glam Slam Ulysses]] stage-show. A version was included in the [[TV_Film:_Love_4_One_Another|Love 4 One Another]] TV-special (cut short after less than 8 minutes) but the full, although rarely aired, version also exists.
  
 
Footage of the following videos is featured:
 
Footage of the following videos is featured:
* [[Video: U Got The Look|U Got The Look]]
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* [[Video: Batdance|Batdance]]
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* [[Video: Raspberry Beret|Raspberry Beret]]
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* [[Video: Thieves In The Temple|Thieves In The Temple]]
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* [[Video: I Would Die 4 U|I Would Die 4 U]]
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* [[Video: When Doves Cry|When Doves Cry]]
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* [[Video: 7|7]]
 
* [[Video: Kiss|Kiss]]
 
* [[Video: Kiss|Kiss]]
* [[Video: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]]
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* [[Video: Alphabet St.|Alphabet St.]]
* [[Video: Insatiable|Insatiable]]
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* [[Video: Cream|Cream]]
 
* [[Video: Cream|Cream]]
* [[Video: Sweet Baby|Sweet Baby]]
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* [[Video: Sign O' The Times|Sign O' The Times]]
* [[Video: 7|7]]
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* [[Video: 1999|1999]]
* [[Video: Violet The Organ Grinder|Violet The Organ Grinder]]
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* [[Video: Let's Go Crazy|Let's Go Crazy]]
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* [[Video: Baby I'm A Star|Baby I'm A Star]]
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* [[Video: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]]
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* [[Video: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]]
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Long version also includes:
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* [[Video: The Continental|The Continental]]
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* [[Video: The Max|The Max]]
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* [[file:EyeBlue.png|link=Video: Eye Wanna Melt With U]] [[Video: Eye Wanna Melt With U|Wanna Melt With U]]
 
* [[Video: Sexy M.F.|Sexy M.F.]]
 
* [[Video: Sexy M.F.|Sexy M.F.]]
* [[Video: Gett Off|Gett Off]]
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* [[Video: My Name Is Prince|My Name Is Prince]]
* [[Video: When Doves Cry|When Doves Cry]]
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* [[Video: I Wanna Be Your Lover|I Wanna Be Your Lover]]
* [[Video: I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man|I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man]]
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* [[Video: A Love Bizarre|A Love Bizarre]]
* [[Video: Strollin'|Strollin’]]
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* [[Video: Little Red Corvette|Little Red Corvette]]
* [[Video: Partyman|Partyman]]
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* [[Video: Peach|Peach]]
 
* [[Video: Peach|Peach]]
* [[Video: Scandalous|Scandalous]]
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* [[Video: Gangster Glam|Gangster Glam]]
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Footage from the [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] movie and the [[Home Video: 3 Chains O’ Gold|3 Chains O’ Gold]] home video are also included in both versions.
* [[Video: Glam Slam| Glam Slam]]
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* [[Video: Thieves In The Temple|Thieves In The Temple]]
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* [[Video: Anotherloverholenyohead|Anotherloverholenyohead]]
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* [[Video: Willing And Able|Willing And Able]]
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* [[Video: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]
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|recording info        =  
 
|recording info        =  
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = 1995
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|date                      = Early 1995
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
 
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
 
|additional info          =  
 
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* [[Mayte]]
 
* [[Mayte]]
 
* [[Carmen Electra]]
 
* [[Carmen Electra]]
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* [https://celebs.filmifeed.com/wiki/sharon-ferguson/ Sharon Ferguson]
 
* various unidentified dancers
 
* various unidentified dancers
 
* See respective video pages for info on clips used  
 
* See respective video pages for info on clips used  
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{{Songline|
 
{{Songline|
 
|1= <b>Purple Medley</b>
 
|1= <b>Purple Medley</b>
|2= 7:47
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|2= 10:51
 
|3=  
 
|3=  
|4=  
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|4= Full version
|5=  
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|5= Rarely aired
 
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{{Songline|
 
{{Songline|
 
|1= <b>Purple Medley</b>
 
|1= <b>Purple Medley</b>
 
|2= 3:53
 
|2= 3:53
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|3=
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|4= Single version (from [[Batdance]] to [[Let’s Go Crazy]])
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|5=
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}}
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{{Songline|
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|1= <b>Purple Medley</b>
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|2= 7:43
 
|3= [[TV_Film:_Love_4_One_Another|Love 4 One Another]] TV-special
 
|3= [[TV_Film:_Love_4_One_Another|Love 4 One Another]] TV-special
|4=  
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|4= Edit of the full version ((from [[Batdance]] to [[If I Was Your Girlfriend]])
 
|5= see [[TV_Film:_Love_4_One_Another|Love 4 One Another]]
 
|5= see [[TV_Film:_Love_4_One_Another|Love 4 One Another]]
 
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 07:35, 13 August 2023

1994: When 2 R In Love Music Videos
(Prince)
Music Videos
(Related Artists)
1995: EyeBlue.png Hate U
Purple Medley

Purple Medley music video selected snapshots

Music Video details


First aired: Spring 1995
Producer(s): Information needed
Director: Information needed
Related home video/DVD:
First (Commercially) Released:

Awards


Date Institution, Country Award
This music video has not received any awards in the USA

Purple Medley is a Prince (as SymbolSmallerBlue.png) video released for broadcast to promote the single and the The Ultimate Live Experience tour in Europe. The medley and its video were created to fulfill a request from the promoters of The Ultimate Live Experience tour who wanted Prince/SymbolSmallerBlue.png to play his old hits. The video was screened prior to the concerts.

The video mixes clips from earlier videos with new footage of Prince/SymbolSmallerBlue.png and what look like archive footage of a rehearsal with dancers (including Carmen Electra) for the Glam Slam Ulysses stage-show. A version was included in the Love 4 One Another TV-special (cut short after less than 8 minutes) but the full, although rarely aired, version also exists.

Footage of the following videos is featured:

Long version also includes:

Footage from the Purple Rain movie and the 3 Chains O’ Gold home video are also included in both versions.


Shooting Information
Shooting Sessions
Date Location Additional info
Early 1995 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
Cast
Crew
  • More information needed
  • See respective video pages for directors

Versions
Broadcasts/streaming (only)
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Purple Medley 10:51 Full version Rarely aired
Purple Medley 3:53 Single version (from Batdance to Let’s Go Crazy)
Purple Medley 7:43 Love 4 One Another TV-special Edit of the full version ((from Batdance to If I Was Your Girlfriend) see Love 4 One Another


 
Additional Information

See Also Quotation & triva

Purplemedley single.jpg


References
1994
When 2 R In Love
Music Videos (Prince) Music Videos (Related Artists) 1995
EyeBlue.png Hate U