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About This Track
“Pop Life” was the second U.S. (and final U.K.) single off Prince and The Revolution’s 1985 album, Around the World in a Day, released on 10 July 1985. The lyrics relate the pitfalls of being a celebrity. The song starts with a faded-in synth line and quickly starts the main tune. The easy groove is achieved with a smooth bass guitar and piano embellishments. A drum machine provides handclaps to make the song danceable.
“Pop Life” was recorded before Purple Rain was even completed, indicating the new direction Prince wanted to take after the movie hype. Drums on the song were played by Sheila E., and Wendy and Lisa provide backing vocals. The rest of the song was performed by Prince. The single reached #7 in the U.S.
Unlike many Prince hits, he did not create a video for this song.
The song was released in two extended versions. The U.K. 12” single version is a 9-minute extension of the tune, and ends with a similar synth sound as the beginning. The U.S. received a “Fresh Dance Mix”, which is a remix (by Sheila E.) that included some portions of the longer UK version. It clocks in at 6:16, and was included on the 2006 compilation album, Ultimate.
The U.S. B-side of the track was “Hello”, written quickly as a response to those who criticized Prince’s lack of participation in the “We Are the World” event.
Unlike many Prince hits, he did not create a video for this song.
The song was released in two extended versions. The U.K. 12” single version is a 9-minute extension of the tune, and ends with a similar synth sound as the beginning. The U.S. received a “Fresh Dance Mix”, which is a remix (by Sheila E.) that included some portions of the longer UK version. It clocks in at 6:16, and was included on the 2006 compilation album, Ultimate.
The U.S. B-side of the track was “Hello”, written quickly as a response to those who criticized Prince’s lack of participation in the “We Are the World” event.
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MissNina84 wrote:
Nice version! Funky bassss!
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rbynum12 wrote:
Baddest musician period!
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spacefaceinfurs wrote:
really good
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jillian8 wrote:
I like the studio version best, but everything he does is magic.
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FeFeMonroe wrote:
PRINCE is a rock genius. If u dont like ONE Prince song then u dnt appreciate the beauty of music
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jakobdorof wrote:
one of my prince faves
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PurpleAfropuffs wrote:
Live version Pop Life = Sheer Bliss
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toshahas19 wrote:
A Serious Sex Symbol!!!
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lookingup wrote:
i love the live jazzy arrangement
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theviperchick wrote:
¸.•´¸.•*´¨) ¸.•*¨) .•` *♥ ♫ ♪♫ ♥♫ What's the matter with your life?¸.•´¸.•*´¨) ¸.•*¨) .•` *♥ ♫ ♪♫ ♥♫ Damn that Mail-Man!٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•٠•
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Bachscar wrote:
Life...it ain't really funky, unless it's got that POP!
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wetwillies wrote:
Love that bassline
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XT500 wrote:
@BalladBombs: u really think Prince is underrated? Where are you living? On the moon?
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deedee518 wrote:
i just love PRINCE!!!
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MissJenniFire wrote:
"...everybody needs a thrill" one of my favorite Prince songs! always loved the backup singing, too.
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keysrgood wrote:
seriously overlooked track, more greatness from the purple one.
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fbnorfleet wrote:
pop life :-) Fred Norfleet Business Owner FBN ITPro World Business Network msn: fbnorfleet@live.com yahoo: fbnorfleet@ymail.com skype: frednorfleet web-1: http://www.fbnitpro.com web-2: http://www.fbnitprowbn.com business/social network: http://fbnitprowbn.ning.com United States of America
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nikki7love7 wrote:
boy wen you wanted a girl.
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BalladBombs wrote:
smashing! Most under rated musicians alive!!!
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ShadyAdy wrote:
Nice live version - where's it from?
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