EPISODE · Feb 16, 2025 · 29 MIN
In part 2 Sophie Roux talks to Sam Bleazard about looking after Prince's Parisienne residence. For ten years at the height of his fame in the late 1980s, she explains what it felt like to have that unique responsibility.
from How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson. · host Sophie Roux, Sam Bleazard, Gavin Calder
PART 2 - Sophie Roux talks to Sam BleazardINTRO2mins45secs - Were you nervous? Landing in Paris - just before Prince - to look after this apartment. 'I was a little nervous...but it was something special.'3mins30secs - Any initial instructions on arrival?6mins - Sophie tells us about her first interactions with Prince in Paris...7mins30secs - Sophie's main responsibilities in Paris, from Basketball courts to fashion shows to video shoots... and back again!11mins - Night-clubs, new places and Prince asks Sophie to dance... on many occasions!15mins30s - In a happy mood on the Lovesexy tour, and reviewing the footage...18mins - Sam asks Sophie about famous nights after hours at The New Morning (concert hall).21mins - Favourite concert moments...24mins - Taking a famous photo of Prince in 1988, which went on to be displayed in the Iconic Images Gallery in London recently.29mins - Preview to Part 3 How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince... is produced and arranged by Sam J. Bleazard - but couldn't exist without the fabulous contribution from all of our guests!The show also features significant original music compositions from Gavin Calder.LINKSPlease follow me on Instagram and Facebook if you'd like to interact with the show on social media.Email me at: [email protected] if you have any ideas for future episodes, or if you'd like to share any feedback on the show. #prince4ever #love4oneanother
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Landing in Paris, just hours before the superstar musician Prince, to prepare his Parisienne apartment - Sophie Roux was nervous but very excited. For the next ten years, she was responsible for his French residence in the heart of Paris, having to be ready at a moment's notice. From basketball courts, to fashion shows and video shoots Sophie had to arrange it. This is part 2 of her amazing story. Episode photo courtesy of Sophie Roux, our thanks to her.
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In part 2 Sophie Roux talks to Sam Bleazard about looking after Prince's Parisienne residence. For ten years at the height of his fame in the late 1980s, she explains what it felt like to have that unique responsibility.
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