Prince / Victory (2CDR)

Disc 1
1.Mike Phillips Intro
2.NPG Jazz Jam
3.Cherish The Day
4.Suga Mama
5.Stratus
6.Wasted Kisses
7.Baby Love
8.Sweet Thing

Disc 2
1.Play That Funky Music/Thank You(Falletinme Be Mice Elf Again) 2.Brick House/Skin Tight
3.Love Rollercoaster
4.All The Critics Love U In Las Vegas
5.3121(Housestyle)
6.Oye Como Va
7. Afro Blue
8.Get On The Boat

3121 Jazz Cuisine Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas February 10, 2007

Bonus
9.Satisfied(Soundboard Live)
10.Somewhere Here On Earth/Guitar
11.Ice Cold (Tamar Unknown Song)
12. TAC (Unknow Remix)

The legendary 2007 Super Bowl Halftime Show. I think any artist would take a break after such a spectacular performance. He must have been completely burned out, like the final scene of Tomorrow's Joe. But Prince wasn't done. He never performed the exact same show, instead changing the songs and arrangements and returning to the stage. Why do you play so many live shows? Because you're already booked. It was 3121 Las Vegas on February 10th, the weekend immediately following the Super Bowl halftime show, the peak of his career, and even the after-show. Surely he must be exhausted? Just listen. Prince is at his finest when he's tired. His vitality is reminiscent of a Showa-era mother. The sound quality is also excellent, as it's a superb, super-quality audience recording. Even though it was recorded in a venue only accessible to those involved, who would have thought he'd performed such amazing songs? After Mike Phillips got the crowd excited with his Super Bowl comments, the show launched into a 12-minute, silky, mellow jazz instrumental. It was a completely improvisational performance, with Prince also lightly playing on guitar. But the foundations were Mike Phillips' horn and Renato's piano. It felt like a high-end jazz dinner show. Next up was Shelby, making her debut with Sade's cover of Cherish the Day. The backing atmosphere was still jazz, with Renato's keyboards, Cora's crisp drumming, Prince's slick guitar, and a touch of AOR. But Shelby's vocals, even amidst all that, were soulful and passionate. Prince's bluesy guitar burst forth with earthy intensity in this dramatic cover of "Sugar Mama," a killer funky tune from Beyoncé's classic B-Day. Since it was Prince's favorite, she played freely and delivered her vocals with undeniable intensity. Shelby, whose vocals were even more passionate than Beyoncé's, was also impressive. Beyoncé sure gets middle-aged people going. The horns are funky, too. A fighting spirit. And then there's Billy Cobham's "Stratus." While the guitar work is virtuosic throughout, the track is essentially a '70s New Soul instrumental. With the addition of a vocoder, the microphone takes on a '70s Herbie Hancock vibe. Next, this quiet horn melody features Prince singing "Wasted Kiss," a rare find. This is a never-before-seen live version of a secret track from NPG's third album, Newpower Soul. Next comes "Baby Love" from Mother's Finest, featuring Prince's superb rock guitar. Then there's Shelby singing "Sweet Thing," imitating Shaka Khan. Prince also adds a cheerful chorus in the background, or rather, sings. This is a masterful performance that will melt anyone tired of the acoustic versions. The entire audience sings along to Play That Funky Music, then the guitar parts of Thank You, then we move on to Brick House and straight into Skin Tight. While Prince usually plays instrumentals, it's refreshing to hear him add funky vocals. Then comes Love Rollercoaster. Five old-school hits in a row. Prince once again adds vocals, reminiscent of Sugarfoot. Then, without a break, they launch into All The Critics' Love U In Las Vegas. A hyper-charged version with groovy guitar, horns, and relentless drumming. With the band galloping along, they cheerfully move into 3121. Prince is also enthusiastic, singing "Don't you Wanna come?!!!" And just when it seemed like the show should be over, Sheila E. appears on the small stage, saying "me, me, me." Her adrenaline rushes into Santana's Oye Como Va, followed by a horn blast for a part of Afro Blue, cooling the stage a bit. But the final song, "Get On The Boat," was a must-play, considering Sheila was there. They pounded away, then resolved, before Prince picked up his guitar again, energizing the band. The horns blew spasmodically, and Sheila pounded again. Renato's keyboards pounded, and the horns played at a cadence. The entire band suffered from manic episodes and were immediately hospitalized. It's hard to believe Prince, who was playing so much, had just performed in front of half the American public a few days earlier. This is without a doubt the best content from 3121 Las Vegas, and the sound quality is phenomenal. Bonuses include a 6-minute soundboard of "Satisfied," which is richer than the studio version performed at the 3121 Club in February and March 2007, a live version of the ballad "Somewhere Here On Earth," and a live acoustic version of Guitar. Such lively guitar and vocals make for a rare gem! And where's Tamer now? It includes her studio version of "Ice Cold," a message song to Prince, in which she sings about her cold side, as well as the mysterious remix "TAC" and a house demo version of "Tea Mocorazon."