Ingrid Chavez - The first time I met Prince (Interview at The Current)

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Күн бұрын

Ingrid Chavez was at Williams Pub in Uptown when she met Prince. The musician/poet/actress had just moved to Minneapolis and decided to visit the pub for its weekly funk night, where Prince was sitting at the bar. That night, he invited her to Paisley Park, igniting a lasting friendship and a number of collaborations between the two artists, including the album Lovesexy and film Graffiti Bridge.
Chavez visited the our studios to talk with host Andrea Swensson about working with Prince and recording an album of poetry at Paisley Park. She shared the stories behind some of Lovesexy's songs and Prince's influence on her solo work.

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@Bhodisatvas 2 жыл бұрын

Once married to one of the most amazing and underrated musicians in the world..David Sylvian

@Exmirror 2 жыл бұрын

So true.

@Dominion-1 3 жыл бұрын

He always surrounded himself with beautiful women.

@tina8796 4 жыл бұрын

I love Prince stories.

@debbyboyd738 3 жыл бұрын

She's so sweet and naturally beautiful 💕

@blackpudding1000 Жыл бұрын

It's a long time ago, but we touched base on another social network. A wonderful Mensch. She married the most influential musician in my life, so far. God bless Ingrid.

@lisafinlayson336 3 жыл бұрын

"Don't give up and you won't ever lose." The Angel in Graffiti Bridge

@danavixen6274 4 жыл бұрын

She's a classy legend and I'm glad Prince gave her a chance. I love much of her work from past to present. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

@larrypowell4690 4 жыл бұрын

Ingrid is still GORGEOUS

@KKMDStyle 3 жыл бұрын

And she has an amazing speaking voice

@KKMDStyle 2 жыл бұрын

@Tony beauty is in the eye/ear of the beholder.

@poplife123 4 жыл бұрын

A really really lovely lady and inspiration for one of his best albums

@newhorizonsforfifty2833 2 жыл бұрын

To know that some of these songs were written in the time period before Lovesexy gives Ingrid's album even more heft than it already has. To realize that this was the person who inspired him to write his greatest album leaves me in even more awe.

@marklechman2225 3 жыл бұрын

Whoa! She just described her part in the Black Album/ecstasy story.

@jovanreid6782 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah she did.

@melodyal3357 Жыл бұрын

I actually loved Ingrid a lot more than Apollonia in Purple Rain. It's two different characters but there's a similarity, you can tell. And when it comes to people sharing real stories about Prince, it's always so interesting to hear them. I have never heard - by anyone - one single story about Prince that would be classical or ordinary. He was pure uniqueness, no wonder those stories were so unique too. Those people though they were really so lucky meting him, knowing him, collaborating with him, etc.. :-)🍀💜You can see, till today, deep admiration, respect and appreciation sparkling in their eyes when they are asked about him, starting to speak.. We can only imagine such moments, but I guess being in his presence was an experience you really thank God for and don't wanna let go of... :-D😎💜

@christophertracy2807 Жыл бұрын

Sorry but Ingrid was a big part of why Graffiti Bridge paled in comparison to Purple Rain. I dont blame her so much (she really couldn't act) but her character was not likable or accessible. You dont care about her the way you cared about Apollonia in Purple Rain. And Apollonia had way more acting chops. Now Graffiti Bridge was unfairly trashed despite it not being as good as Purple Rain or Under The Cherry Moon (which was also unfairly trashed). I love all of the Prince movies

@p-jaywade1333 10 ай бұрын

@@christophertracy2807It was trashed because it was a studio set movie. They weren't on location for anything and the script was horrible. The original sequel was supposed to be called After The Dawn but he didn't want to work with Albert Magnoli anymore. Then Kim Basinger came along with a script she wrote. The two of them fell out so he wasn't using that either. It could have been better.

@hdtv00 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone who loves her old album, get and listen to her Flutter and Some Words album. The first 9 songs back to back are some of the most beautiful music ever done.

@ingodwetrust7648 2 жыл бұрын

She is still so gorgeous 🤩.. RIP Prince 😭

@LadybugLuv 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. 💜💜💜💜💜💜

@oklahomazown 20 күн бұрын

She’s an absolute sweetheart!!

@luvendertabon6367 4 жыл бұрын

Love her album

@blackgargamel 3 жыл бұрын

I wish there was a second Ingrid's Paisley Park album.

@eyefancyyou 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview

@katesmith1534 2 жыл бұрын

I just can't believe that - with all-the-power princey-boy had - he did-NOT make it happen for this creative-female-musician - he surely COULD-have - !?? But yeah .... he prompted her to write 21 poems??! Weird!! And is this the same Lady of the 'justify my love' track fame - ?? And after all-this-time this Lady is still trying to gain access/get 'a break' in a world of music listeners!! Respect to this lady xx

@dee1380 4 жыл бұрын

She so gorgeous..!!

@muppetsshowupatspeakerscor579 4 жыл бұрын

She has such a sweet voice sounds like janet Jackson

@chrisclermont456 3 жыл бұрын

I could listen to her talk all day!!

@mwmingram Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@AndrewAHayes Ай бұрын

I love the rolling around in an elephant box rack!

@superserial1 6 ай бұрын

Her voice

@queenquerii1998 4 жыл бұрын

💜💟

@regeclewis 4 жыл бұрын

Ingridddddd!

@sirpoppinchuck 3 жыл бұрын

Prince needed Muses to create i find. I saw Graffiti Bridge n was like "Who's that awww shes beautiful?"

@lauratitus7214 Жыл бұрын

She is so sweet

@cheboy 4 жыл бұрын

Love

@deonnadyson 3 жыл бұрын

When I see her... I just think about the question of u...

@lonnieailey4699 10 ай бұрын

Joy in repetition

@HerAeolianHarp 11 ай бұрын

I wonder why she and the great artist David Sylvian divorced. Sad. I had thought that a good life match, but who knows. Two talented people who started a family, but she doesn't mention him, I think, on her website. She seems an interesting artist.

@rachelar Жыл бұрын

Thought David Sylv wouldve gots mention at least, as she marroed him

@ricohodges4020 4 жыл бұрын

Still a beautiful woman indeed. I was watching Graffiti Bridge when I paused it to see what was up with her.

@aja220 4 жыл бұрын

I think she means Williams Night Club

@dazzp2 Жыл бұрын

Ingrid is beautiful inside as well as out 🙏x

@miro115 Жыл бұрын

👁 see U Ingrid, ur soul, soul....4Eva 💕🕊💜

@geozeo9573 4 жыл бұрын

Did she give him the X?

@Billkwando 3 жыл бұрын

"China Dance", clearly a name destined for success.... *facepalm* Might as well name your band "Krystal Witch".

@oceifeiro 4 жыл бұрын

I adore David Sylvian, love Lovesexy & Graffiti Bridge, but this woman is just not my cup of tea!

@swirlingfudge 4 жыл бұрын

What's wrong with you? She's gorgeous and it's no coincidence both your heroes fell for her!

@CocoGGomez 4 жыл бұрын

@@swirlingfudge why do people respond with what's the hell wrong with you he stated his opinion she's not his cup of tea! Not everybody is attracted to the same people .I think she's a lovely lady sweet and that's the way Prince likes them but with a little more spice!!

@TuckerPastor 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on her appearance today. Very plain. But back in the day she had a seductive weird look. Pussy can do powerful things for weird women. It can make them look very out of this world. After about 3-5 ejaculations and you learn that they have a brother named Earl and a Mother named Peggy, thats an extreme alcoholic, its gets old and scary.

@NOWtheband 3 жыл бұрын

@ Dimiter Todorov - Fair enough. Each to their own tastes and thanks so much for letting us know this vital information, he he hee! ;-)

@chrismitsos6817 3 жыл бұрын

Is she smoking? Or incense..!?

@ElohimPenemue 3 жыл бұрын

Hot coffee

@avace917 2 жыл бұрын

She looks like Rosie Perez now. It's the hair. Still pretty

@Billkwando 3 жыл бұрын

Not her fault but GB was such a terrible movie. I saw it in the theater, ONCE. It was just so cheesy. It was obviously filmed entirely in Paisley Park. All the "outdoor" scenes were clearly shot indoors, on a sound stage.....worse looking movie than Highlander 2. The titular bridge was such a sad stagehand construction. Totally unimpressive and fake looking. How hard is it to find a real bridge with some graffiti? Prince was a genius, but sometimes he had his head up his ass when it came to quality, especially if his "muse" of the day was involved.