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Denise Katrina Matthews AKA Vanity (January 4, 1959 – February 15, 2016)

A special mix to celebrate the musical legacy of Vanity, featuring songs by Vanity, Vanity 6, Prince, Madhouse, Eric Leeds, interspliced with dialogue from Vanity interviews.

As a 12 year old, my very first Prince tour was for 1999 on Dec. 19th 1982 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. My Uncle Carl and Aunt Net took me to this concert after getting permission from my mother. (Thanks, mama, for granting me permission to go.) This is by far one of the best memories of my childhood. Vanity 6 was the opening act on that tour.

With the release of Vanity 6’s debut album, Vanity’s image and music has always been an integral part of my life and will continue to do so until the day I die. May she rest in peace!

Tracklisting:
Seven – Madhouse – Paisley Park
He’s So Dull – Vanity 6 – Warner Bros
Orgasm – Prince – Warner Bros
Samuelle – Vanity – Motown
Ouch – Vanity – Motown
Pretty Mess (Long Version) – Vanity – Motown
3 X 2 = 6 – Vanity 6 – Warner Bros
If A Girl Answers (Don’t Hang Up) – Vanity 6 – Warner Bros
The Walk – Time – Warner Bros
Undress (Extended Version) – Vanity – Motown
Under The Influence (Mid-day Mix) – Vanity – Motown
Flippin’ Out – Vanity – Motown
Nasty Girl – Vanity 6 – Warner Bros
Wild animal – Vanity – Motown
Never Too Young to Die Trailer – –
Mechanical Emotion (long version) – Vanity – Motown
Last Dragon Trailer – Last Dragon Movie –
Four – Madhouse – Paisley Park
The Dopamine Rush – Eric Leeds – Paisley Park
Skin On Skin – Vanity – Motown
Wet Dream – Vanity 6 – Warner Bros

Ivan Orr

Ivan Orr is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, performer, and writer. A native of Charlottesville, Virginia Ivan was involved with the forming and nascent days of The Music Resource Center as its first Program Director. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Music, Ivan currently resides in Richmond, VA where he maintains an active performance and production schedule while serving as the Music Editor for Grown Folks Music, a position he has held since 2010.

http://www.grownfolksmusic.com