Drfunkenberry.com Exclusive. Gwen Stefani Killing It. Photo: C.B.

“sometimes i listen to prince and i think – it is not possible ?? how can he be this good??? i worship him”

-Gwen Stefani twittering about the one n only Prince.

May I add if you can’t dance to “dance 4 me” or “housequake” you can’t do nothing for me.-Dr.FB

Prince performs on Le Canal+, Paris. Oct. 14, 2009

I just got this in from a no-name reporter regarding’s Prince TV Appearance from earlier this week and wanted to share:

STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE: THE STOOL PRINCE WAS USIN ON THE LE GRAND JOURNAL WAS A PROP, NOT A CRUTCH. LOL THE SONG WAS CALLED DANCE 4 ME, NOT WATCH ME DANCE 4 U. HE WAS GONNA USE A LAZY BOY OR CHAISE LOUNGE BUT THERE WASN’T TIME OR SPACE. 

AFTER VIEWING THE RUN THRU, IT WAS DECIDED THAT THE STOOL LOOKED FLY SO IT WAS KEPT IT IN THE SHOW. BESIDES, ULTRABUSY LEAD SINGERS R ALL OVER TV THESE DAYS AND DUDE JUST WANTED 2 PLAY THE GUITAR AND LET THE AUDIENCE’S EYES FOCUS ON THE DANCERS WHO DID AN XCELLENT JOB DANCING 4 EVERYONE. LOL BTW…. DID ANYONE C THE LONG VERSION OF KISS FROM THE SATURDAY NIGHT GRAND PALAIS CONCERT AND CARE 2 COMMENT?”

Thanks for sharing. You know, I always thought if Prince made a video for “Dance 4 Me”, he should be sitting down watching people dance 4 him, where you just see his singlasses or mouth or sometimes just his heel, so you know it’s him and you get to see glimpses of him but the people dancing for him don’t. Just my idea.

As for that long version of “Kiss”, ahem, anyone have video out there we could share? You know you gotta love the french “Kiss” so don’t front.-Dr.FB

Here is video of the making of Prince’s “Dance 4 Me” Icon Remix by David Alexander. I told you of the remix back in early August and this remix has been making it’s way thru certain channels for about a week ago or so, depending on your connections or what not.

Thanks to Marcia for sending this in to us to post.

So…you feeling it? Does it make you wanna pick up maracas and just shake or what?-Dr.FB

Listen to Prince’s new single European single “Dance 4 Me” with his latest CD(s) coming out on Wendesday over there.

Share your thoughts.-Dr.FB

Monaco Prince Poster.

Prince Of Monaco

At first look, the seating arrangements and standard of dress left one wondering whether concertgoers would know they were about to get hit by the groove train, or if they would sit through it all as if in a chichi, Muzak-infused dining car/banquet hall. Thankfully everyone, even dressed to the nines, tens and elevens, was aboard for the musical melange from the moment Prince and the band (Renato Neto, Rhonda Smith, John Blackwell, Morris Hayes and harmonicist Frederic Yonnet) set in motion.

Prince took (or more accurately owned) the stage in a purple and gold ensemble befitting of (musical) royalty at this black-tie affair, showing concertgoers what a Prince in Monaco can do — tear things up, avec joie et grace! He started the show off with Purple Rain, much to our surprise, and from there moved on to When Eye Lay My Hands on U and a steamy, slowed-down version of Little Red Corvette that’s sure to become a favorite.

A mirror ball dropped down for the opening notes of Somewhere Here on Earth, creating a mood well-suited to the room. After that the band rocked things out a bit on Cream, with Yonnet jumping in on the action. Miss You (the Stones classic) turned into a singalong, dancealong funky jam, with Yonnet soloing through Prince’s mic. The crowd ate it up.

Later in the set they romped through 1999, turning the hall into dance club once again. Prince guided them through a an extended improvised version of Controversy, working the crowd with Housequake callouts and playful chants about Monaco.

For the dinner party’s encore, of course came the dessert, the jam not to be topped this night, la vie du partie — A Love Bizarre. By the end of the song, many well-heeled folks were onstage, getting their groove on. As if the jam wasn’t funky enough on its own, Prince and the band broke it down to just the beat and dropped in some licks from Love Rollercoaster, whipped in a little Sexy Dancer and added a dash vocals from Dance 4 Me. Cool Whip couldn’t top this!

Nothing Compares 2 U closed out the night, many of the dancers still onstage circling Prince as he crooned his much-loved classic. This has been a night and a week those in Monte Carlo will not soon forget. Even with the summer music festival drawing near it’s close, event staff enjoyed this as if they’d never been to a concert. Perhaps they’d experienced their Prince in Monaco many times, but never like this. Bon nuit!

(Thanks to the no-name reporter.-Dr.FB)

Prince Earlier This Year in L.A. Photo: WireImage.com

Prince is about to throw a mutiny overseas. Not only is he about to do 3 shows in Monaco, 2 in 1 night August 13th and 1 August 16th, respectively, but he has bigger plans in the mix.

We have learned exclusively that Prince’s next single will be “Dance 4 me” and there is going to be a major push in Europe.  We hear there also be will be a remix to “Dance 4 Me” as well. Oh heaven yes! With the push overseas, could that mean some moreconcert dates over there? We are hearing rumors but nothing concrete.

I also heard something about his latest cd Lotusflow3r which was released in the States via Target WILL be getting a release overseas as well. Speculation right now but just keeping you locked in to all things paisley.  (Note: I was told Because Music was going to release it September 7th but I forgot about that.)

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You know when I have further info, I will let you know. Until then, just pick up them maracas n shake!-Dr.FB

UPDATE: Forgot to add no word yet on a “Dance 4 Me” video. Will let you if I hear anything.