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About This Track
“I Would Die 4 U” was the fourth single in the U.S. from Prince and The Revolution’s 1984 album, Purple Rain, released on 28 November 1984. The up-tempo dance song is thought by some Prince fans to be sung from the viewpoint of Jesus. Regardless, it was a popular dance song of late 1984 and a top 10 hit (the last from the album) in the U.S.
The extended version of the song is actually a studio jam on the song with The Revolution and musicians from Sheila E. ’s band, Eddie M (on sax) and Miko Weaver (guitar), along with Sheila E. herself; most of this version was often performed live, preceding “Baby I’m a Star”. The jam features some overdubbing and fades at the end; a longer version, nearly 31 minutes long, was never released officially, but has been bootlegged.
The B-side, “Another Lonely Christmas”, is a sad account of a man’s mourning over his lover’s death on Christmas Day. The UK 12” single release also included the 1999 track “Free”.
On the 12”, and in Purple Rain Tour concerts, Prince changes the lyrics from “I’m your messiah” to “He’s your messiah”, pointing to the sky as he sings the line.
The extended version of the song is actually a studio jam on the song with The Revolution and musicians from Sheila E. ’s band, Eddie M (on sax) and Miko Weaver (guitar), along with Sheila E. herself; most of this version was often performed live, preceding “Baby I’m a Star”. The jam features some overdubbing and fades at the end; a longer version, nearly 31 minutes long, was never released officially, but has been bootlegged.
The B-side, “Another Lonely Christmas”, is a sad account of a man’s mourning over his lover’s death on Christmas Day. The UK 12” single release also included the 1999 track “Free”.
On the 12”, and in Purple Rain Tour concerts, Prince changes the lyrics from “I’m your messiah” to “He’s your messiah”, pointing to the sky as he sings the line.
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Shouts
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MzJazzyBaby wrote:
@gregory Yes he is
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paquisapaquisa wrote:
I. would. die. 4... U
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gregoryoftours wrote:
prince is a jehovah witness now right?
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drewvibes wrote:
love you prince .
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RussellChap wrote:
...I'd die for this song 'cause it's AWESOMELY OTT.
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RussellChap wrote:
I would Die 4 U wow that's commitment that is...
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pogopatterson wrote:
Ah, that explains the suicide rate- people dying for each other all over the place.
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lioness28213 wrote:
took the headphones off so all in the office could enjoy a little Prince at the end of the day :)
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SupahDonkeh wrote:
Tune!
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LOLHAI wrote:
this song is perfect.
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IAJP wrote:
just shows what happens when you don't pay as much attention to lyrics as you should what passes you by...absolutely 'a love song about humanity from the point of view of Jesus'.
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spacefaceinfurs wrote:
brilliant!
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flowwwz wrote:
one of my absolute favorite songs ever.
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MyBoyBuilds wrote:
a love song about humanity from the point of view of Jesus.
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doctorjmo wrote:
dat dude!!!
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n5800i wrote:
What Yall Kno
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yoxr wrote:
Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm oooooooooooooooooo!
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Chizer198 wrote:
Yup!!
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MSPURPLERAIN wrote:
I LOVE THIS TRACK , A CLASSIC TO ME, COMPLETE PACKAGE MAKES ME THINK OF THE 80'S .
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halenarella wrote:
Amazing song! I'm super proud to have the same birthday as him. :D
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