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On Time
- A Princely Life in Funk
- Narrated by: Ron Butler
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
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Summary
A memoir by Morris Day of The Time centering around his lifelong relationship and association with Prince
"A vital, illuminating, and wildly entertaining autobiography." (Billboard)
"Great book! Great storytelling!" (Lenny Kravitz)
"Lean, slick, cooler than Santa Claus, and surprisingly tender, this book not only traces Day's history in Minneapolis funk, but doubles as an intimate recollection of his time with Prince." (Ben Greenman, author of Dig if You Will the Picture)
Brilliant composer, smooth soul singer, killer drummer, and charismatic band leader Morris Day has been a force in American music for the past four decades. In On Time, the renowned funkster looks back on a life of turbulence and triumph, chronicling his creative process with an explosive prose that mirrors his intoxicating music.
A major theme throughout the book is Morris' enduring friendship and musical partnership with Prince, from their early days on the Minneapolis scene to selling out stadiums and duking it out as rivals in Purple Rain. Eventually, Morris went on to release four albums with a new band of his very own, The Time; however, before long, increasing tensions between the two performers set them down separate paths. Through the years, the fierce brotherly love between Morris and Prince kept bringing them back together - until pride, ego, and circumstance interfered. Two months before Prince's untimely death, the two finally started to make amends. But Morris never could have imagined it would be the last time he'd ever see his friend again.
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- L. BETTLES
- 19-10-19
What time is it?
I have been waiting for a book from this funk brother for years and this book does not disappoint. The book is more then just reflections on a friendship with Prince, its a valiant attempt to tell the story of a developing friendship that though strained at times their bond never broke
What is very moving is the fictional discussion he has with prince while trying to to tell his/Thiet story this sheds a personal and emotional light on the time together and princes fictional commentary about things that happened in their relationship. You get the sense the book funny and illuminating for fans for Morris Day I think the process must have been cathartic a way of dealing with the pain of things left unsaid but more importantly it’s a vehicle to help he deal with the loss of his friend.
The narrator is excellent and the story id funny funky and sad but to me Morris is right on time with this book and it really is Morris’s time.
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- Nathan James
- 24-03-20
Morris Day - On Time A Princely Life in Funk
Really interesting book Ron Butler did a great job as the reader. The whole Prince character came across at times strange and too much of a control freak, we know Prince was so it is quite hard to know what is the truth or not. Morris Day is such a character and it is about time the world knew of him and The Time even more. He was open and honest in this and came across as deep down a really good guy who struggled with fame as many others did. Just over 5hours long so short and sweet. All in all a solid little listen and if you are a Morris Day or Prince fan worth it.
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- G
- 23-11-19
Lovely!
Morris is by far the most elusive of all prince associates. He has such a strong public persona you never know where the man and the character begin and end. I came in to this knowing his musical material and the sharp dressed quick witted entertainer and I have come out of it with real respect for an honest and actually very humble man. It’s good to know that if the chipper Morris day isn’t always confident, then there is hope for us all! I always imagined him as really very one dimensional with his pimp exterior - but he’s a deep and sensitive and surprisingly self-critical dude. There remains only one word for Morris. C.O.O.L
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- Richard Wolfe
- 02-12-20
A Princely Story Full of Swagger
Just adored this book. Well written and well told. honest, candid, outrageous, courageous. a tale of two musical brothers.
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- Rebecca Lowrie
- 05-05-20
Love me some Morris Day
Loved every minute of this book. Morris went to the places that, although painful, brought the rich truth with it. Deeply grateful for that. And for him sharing his beautiful, sometimes stormy, but always full of love relationship with Prince. I would have lived to hear Morris read it himself.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-06-24
Entertaining autobiography with a guest starring ghost
A compelling story about a friendship between two musicians. I’ve always been a casual fan of Prince and Morris Day & The Time, so it was very intriguing to hear his life story. A lot of envy and remorse, but a lot of heart and humor.
Interesting choice to have Princes spirit costarring on this. Well executed and highly entertaining to hear Morris Days stage persona “MD” working as the devils advocate.
A great companion piece to Mayte Garcias book “The most beautiful: my life with Prince”.
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- MR M P GOULDER
- 09-10-19
An extra storyline for your funk memories!
Great background on MD and the Prince relationship. Honestly written and very respectful to the history they had together!
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- DR
- 16-07-20
Time well spent
An extremely honest and enlightening autobiography. The original, conversational style adds to the insight with different perspectives and personas (even if all from the same person). Holds a mirror up to MD and reveals the man behind the cool.
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