Biography

The story of Prince's 1991 album "Diamonds and Pearls," its many hits and out-takes, the New Power Generation band assembled for this release, and how they took the show on the road. Host/producer Andrea Swensson (formerly of MPR's The Current) interviews most members of the NPG, needle drops hits from the original album like "Cream, " "Gett Off," and the title track, and introduces many of the previously unreleased songs and demos unearthed for a new deluxe box set.

Exclusive and archival New Power Generation band members Rosie Gaines, Michael Bland, Levi Seacer Jr, Tommy Barbarella, Tony Mosely, Sonny Thompson, and Kirk Johnson.

Songs in the cuesheet below include the hits and fan favorite tracks from the original album, previously unreleased songs, alternate takes, b-sides and live recordings now available on the "Diamond and Pearls Super Deluxe Box Set" noted by *, and excerpts from earlier Prince releases marked by +.

1. Billboard / Intro (1:00)

In: interview excerpt

Out: “I’m Andrea Swensson and you’re listening to The Story of Diamonds and Pearls.”

Song: Cream

2. Segment 1 (17:00)

In: interview excerpt

Out: “I’m Andrea Swensson and you’re listening to The Story of Diamonds and Pearls.”

Song: Cream, Diamonds and Pearls, Something Funky This House Comes*, Partyman+, Darkside*, Willing and Able, Money Don’t Matter 2 Night, Strollin', Lauriann*

3. Break 1 (1:00)

Song: Diamonds and Pearls

4. Segment 2 (17:00)

In: “Welcome back to The Story of Diamonds and Pearls, I’m Andrea Swensson”

Out: “I’m Andrea Swensson and you’re listening to The Story of Diamonds and Pearls.”

Songs: New Power Generation+, Pain*, Streetwalker*, My Tender Heart*, Gett Off, Walk Don't Walk, Hey You*, Diamonds and Pearls, Live 4 Love (Early Version)*, Live 4 Love, Daddy Pop

5. Break 2 (1:00)

Song: Willing and Able

6. Segment 3 (17:00)

In: “Welcome back to The Story of Diamonds and Pearls, I’m Andrea Swensson.”

Out: “I’m Andrea Swensson, and thanks for listening.”

Songs: Push, Skip 2 My U*, Baby I'm a Star+, New Power Generation Pt. II+, Things Have Gotta Change (Cream B-Side)*, Willing and Able, Live 4 Love (Early Version)*, Live 4 Love, The Last Dance (Bang Pow Zoom and the Whole Nine)*, Jughead, Cream, Gett Off Houstyle (Live at Glam Slam 1992)*