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3:03
Finding the Right Partner
3:35
Sharing Stories and Learning
4:07
Going Back in Time
5:40
Childhood Memories and Inspiration
6:11
Childhood Music Environment and Exposure to Culture
6:39
Influence of Parents and Home Environment
7:12
Exposure to Arts and Culture Outside the Home
8:17
Discovery of Drumming and Early Memories
9:18
First Impression and Love at First Sight
10:21
Shared Experience of Music Inspiration
11:54
Discovery of New Music Genres
12:25
The Unique Minneapolis Sound and Its Influence
13:28
Cultural Exchange and Integration in Minneapolis
15:02
Racism and Prejudice in Minneapolis, Despite Politeness
16:05
Consciousness of being a black man in a predominantly white environment
16:36
Influence of mother's upbringing and community values
17:08
Community center and musical influences
17:42
Personal experiences with racism in the music community
18:45
Aquatennial and Spike Moss's efforts to create a separate environment for black artists
19:16
Growing Up and Building a Table
20:19
Creating a Partnership with the Dykeman Hotel
20:50
Promoting the Event and Creating Sugar Rays
22:27
Not Knowing What Others Were Doing and Creating Unique Music
23:58
Experimentation with Equipment and Soundboards
24:30
Learning from Prince's Band Audition Experience
25:37
R&B and Hip-Hop Influences
26:08
Diverse Musical Exposure
27:10
Racial and Cultural Experiences
28:42
Importance of Education and Performance
29:12
Figuring Out Songs for Radio Play
29:43
DJing and Playing Different Genres
30:16
Learning from DJing Experience
30:47
Musical Education and Rehearsals
31:50
Meeting Prince in Junior High School
32:20
Meeting Prince and Joining the Band
32:51
Prince's Guitar Skills and Impression on Jimmy
33:54
More Stories About Prince's Early Life
34:25
Prince's Personality and Competitive Nature
34:57
How Jimmy Joined Prince's Actual Band
35:27
Meeting Monty Moyer and Terry's Band
36:30
Discovering the Keyboard Player Weaver
37:33
Terry's Persistence and Jam's Reluctance
38:03
Joining the Group and First Gig
38:35
Meeting Cameo and Alexander O'Neal
39:06
Detroit Show and DJ Mojo's Support
40:10
Performing at the Masonic Temple Theater
41:10
Recalling a bad show and its aftermath
41:41
Comparing shows and learning from mistakes
42:11
A moment of satisfaction after a bad show
42:42
Sharing a story about a terrible first show
43:43
Recalling the details of a disastrous show
44:14
Learning from Failure and Moving On
45:18
The Importance of Perspective
46:54
Misconceptions about Stage Performance
47:24
Crowd Reaction and Perspective
47:54
Self-Perception vs. Reality
48:56
Terry Lewis and Honest Feedback
49:26
Importance of Constructive Criticism
49:57
Prince's Guidance and Feedback
50:27
Struggling with Choreography and Performance
51:30
Realization of Prince's Insight and Motivation
52:02
Impact of Discipline and Guidance on Personal Growth
54:08
Discussing the LA Trip
54:38
Terry's Influence and Partnership
55:09
Setting Up a Home Studio
56:14
Meeting Leon Silvers and John Mlan
56:45
Getting Meetings and Producing SOS Band Tracks
58:17
Working on SOS Band Tracks in Atlanta Studio
58:49
Disruption at the Atlanta Airport Due to Snow
59:19
Cancelling a Flight and Finding an Alternative
59:50
Performing in San Antonio
1:00:20
Prince's Reaction to the Gig and Club Afterparty
1:01:54
Confronting Prince about Billboard Magazine
1:02:25
Fred Moltry's Encounter with the Band
1:03:26
Prince Firing the Band
1:03:56
Steve Hajj's Positive Reaction to SOS Band Record
1:04:59
Origin of the Time's Fashion Style
1:06:01
Evolution of the Band's Visual Identity
1:06:34
The Iconic Picture and Its Impact
1:07:06
Influence of Thrift Stores and Timelessness
1:08:09
Janet's Mentality and the Recording Process
1:09:12
Getting to Know Janet and Her Comfort Zone
1:09:44
Janet's Growth and Responsibility
1:10:15
Capturing Janet's Story and Lyrics
1:11:16
Janet's Experience with Harassment and Support
1:12:18
Initial Meeting and Quincy Jones' Influence
1:13:22
Janet's Concerns about Sound and Minneapolis Connection
1:14:55
Discovering Janet's Attitude and Writing Style
1:15:26
Creating Songs with Attitude for Janet Jackson
1:17:01
John Mlan's Feedback and Request for Another Song
1:17:32
Playing Tracks from Jam and Lewis's Own Album for John Mlan
1:18:04
Janet Jackson's Reaction to the New Song and Its Selection as a Single
1:18:34
Randy's songwriting and influence
1:19:09
Harmony arrangement and influences
1:20:13
Block harmonies and chord progressions
1:20:44
Terry Lewis's influence on harmony arrangement
1:22:16
Trust and Harmonies
1:23:19
Janet's Background Vocals and Intentional Production
1:23:51
Ralph Tresvant's Harmonies and Layering
1:24:53
Waiting for Jimmy to Finish the Song
1:25:23
Emotional Reaction to a Turnaround
1:25:54
Vocal Performance and Sound Design Inspiration
1:26:54
Mirage Keyboard and Control Sound
1:27:57
Signature Sonic ID and Working with Michael Jackson
1:29:00
Lost Sound and Floppy Disc Search
1:33:10
Sharing Personal Story and Realization
1:34:12
Reaching Out to Book Author and Planning Visit
1:35:47
Visiting Dad and Overcoming Past Issues
1:36:17
Dad's Advice and Shared Experiences
1:36:46
Family Traditions and Values
1:37:19
Reconnecting with Dad through Zoom Conversations
1:38:48
Musical Reconnection and Gift for Father's Day
1:39:21
Sharing a Personal Story and Book Promotion
1:40:24
Book Content and Author's Life Story
1:41:25
Book Availability and Promotion
1:42:27
Creating an Audio Book and Sharing Personal Stories
1:43:30
Rock and Roll Jeopardy! Experience
1:44:31
Meeting Other Artists and Learning from the Journey
1:45:32
The Power of Music and Connection
1:46:04
Michael and Janet's Collaboration
1:47:36
The Creation of Scream
1:48:37
Michael's Song Selection and Studio Preparation
1:49:11
Writing the Lyrics with Janet Jackson
1:50:49
Michael's Studio Performance and Feedback
1:52:22
Recording in Minneapolis and New York
1:52:54
Michael's Vocal Contributions and Mall of America Visit
1:53:25
Unused Tracks and Digital Tape Recording
1:54:27
Recording with Boys II Men and Elmer Bernstein's Orchestra
1:55:31
Vocal Recording Issues and Mastering Session
1:56:02
Song Structure and Mixing Process
1:56:32
Michael's Meticulous Approach to Mixing
1:58:06
Live Performance and Michael's Stage Presence
1:58:37
Finding Inspiration in Music
1:59:08
The Heartbreak Album and Johnny Gill's Addition
1:59:39
Gerald Busby's Idea and Johnny Gill's Signing
2:00:09
Problem Solving with Johnny Gill's Addition
2:02:13
Ralph and Johnny's Mutual Admiration Society
2:02:43
Introducing Johnny into the Group and Choreography
2:03:13
Record Evolution and Single Selection
2:04:44
Integrating Johnny's Voice into the Group Sound
2:05:17
Personal Anecdote and Music Production
2:06:51
Signing with a Record Label and Career Milestones
2:07:53
Lessons Learned from Adversity and Frustration
2:08:56
Letting Go of Control and Focus on What You Can Do
2:10:50
Jimmy Jam's Demo Tracks and Anecdotes
1h 34m⏭ 1
1h 49m⏭ 1
1h 9m⏭ 1
2h 12m
1h 27m
1h 20m
1h 46m
1h 36m
1h 26m⏭ 1
1h 40m
1h 13m
1h 31m
48m⏭ 1
1h 40m⏭ 3
1h 20m
1h 22m
1h 16m⏭ 4
1h 50m⏭ 3
1h 0m⏭ 1
31m⏭ 1
4h 6m⏭ 2
2h 15m⏭ 2
1h 1m
1h 28m⏭ 2