• In part 2 of our interview with former Art Director Steve Parke, we discuss the first Paisley Park Celebration in 2000, magic moments and opportunities beyond his wildest dreams, but also a parting of the ways after 13 years. Essential listening.

  • Dec 22 2024
  • Length: 1 hr
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In part 2 of our interview with former Art Director Steve Parke, we discuss the first Paisley Park Celebration in 2000, magic moments and opportunities beyond his wildest dreams, but also a parting of the ways after 13 years. Essential listening.

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  • PART 2

    2mins30s - The Paisley Park studios summer music festival 'Celebration' in 2000

    7mins - Prince having extraordinary vision, and being the hardest working person in the building.

    10mins - Prince asks Steve very personal Qs, on naming his son and his spirituality...

    13mins30s - A Jeep or a BMW??

    14mins - A very magical moment with Prince...

    18mins30s - Acoustic Prince

    19mins45s - The recording of One Nite Alone, hearing the grand piano...and doves in the atrium...

    22mins - Photographing Prince in the open air and countryside of Minneapolis

    26mins - A moment of realisation, and a parting of the ways after 13 years...

    34mins - The human toll of a long career... Steve's observations.

    38mins - Celebration #1: family members stop by at a dance party at Paisley Park...?

    39mins30s - Jellybean Johnson being supportive...and being inspired by a cousin's hairstyle...

    42mins30s - Prince: ICON photo exhibition and book, how it all came together

    48mins30s - What does Steve think Prince's lasting legacy will be?

    50mins - Having a unique segment of time, that wasn't purely about 'the music'...and opportunities beyond your wildest dreams.

    52mins - 'He believed in people and pushed you beyond what you thought you could do for yourself...'

    53mins30s - Cancel culture and public figures. 'Having a perspective on someone's entire life is important...'

    58mins - The Prince Estate - projects past and present...

    How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince... is produced and arranged by Sam J. Bleazard - but couldn't exist without the fabulous contribution from all of our guests!

    The show also features significant original music compositions from Gavin Calder.

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