The PRINCE Appreciation Thread
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audi:
blue jay hey:
hes one of my big guilty pleasures dig the sign o the times album
Nothing to be ashamed of with that album. It's a masterpiece. Many argue that album was Prince finding his way back from the hit-ands-miss Under The Cherry Moon and Around The world In A Day.
i saw that movie (cherry moon) earlier this year id had never seen it.
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blue jay hey:
audi:
blue jay hey:
hes one of my big guilty pleasures dig the sign o the times album
Nothing to be ashamed of with that album. It's a masterpiece. Many argue that album was Prince finding his way back from the hit-ands-miss Under The Cherry Moon and Around The world In A Day.
i saw that movie (cherry moon) earlier this year id had never seen it.
Oh, you were the one.
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love this clip enjoy
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audi:
MaccaBeatles:
audi:
blue jay hey:
hes one of my big guilty pleasures dig the sign o the times album
Nothing to be ashamed of with that album. It's a masterpiece. Many argue that album was Prince finding his way back from the hit-ands-miss Under The Cherry Moon and Around The world In A Day.
If your talking about the film I definitely agree but I love that soundtrack especially Girls and Boys, Mountains, Anotherloverholenyohead, Sometimes It Snows in April, and Kiss. Kiss and Mountains are both in my top 10 favourite Prince songs. How would you rank his best albums? For me it would go: 1. Purple Rain (a tough call between this and SOTT but When Doves Cry, The Beautiful Ones, Computer Blue and Purple Rain among others just seal the deal for me.) 2. Sign 'O' The Times (a masterpiece) 3. 1999 4. Parade 5. Dirty Mind I find it harder to rank them after that.
There are strong songs on both albums, for sure. As for the five albums you'd listed, I'd rank them in this order: 1. Dirty Mind 2. Sign O' The Times 3, Sign 'O' The Times 4. Parade (is this the album with Alphabet Street on it?) 5. 1999 I actually think that Controversy and his self-titled debut are musts for his all-time best, top-five albums.
You must really like Sign 'O' The Times to put it on your list twice. I think Adore from Sign O The Times is becoming one close to my favourite track with every listen. I tried to find a YouTube clip but then of course quickly remembered this is Prince we're talking about. : But I did find the original versions of two of my favourite songs from SOTT and 1999 after a bit of looking around. The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker - (1987)
Something In The Water(Does Not Compute) - (1982) -
MaccaBeatles:
audi:
MaccaBeatles:
audi:
blue jay hey:
hes one of my big guilty pleasures dig the sign o the times album
Nothing to be ashamed of with that album. It's a masterpiece. Many argue that album was Prince finding his way back from the hit-ands-miss Under The Cherry Moon and Around The world In A Day.
If your talking about the film I definitely agree but I love that soundtrack especially Girls and Boys, Mountains, Anotherloverholenyohead, Sometimes It Snows in April, and Kiss. Kiss and Mountains are both in my top 10 favourite Prince songs. How would you rank his best albums? For me it would go: 1. Purple Rain (a tough call between this and SOTT but When Doves Cry, The Beautiful Ones, Computer Blue and Purple Rain among others just seal the deal for me.) 2. Sign 'O' The Times (a masterpiece) 3. 1999 4. Parade 5. Dirty Mind I find it harder to rank them after that.
There are strong songs on both albums, for sure. As for the five albums you'd listed, I'd rank them in this order: 1. Dirty Mind 2. Sign O' The Times 3, Sign 'O' The Times 4. Parade (is this the album with Alphabet Street on it?) 5. 1999 I actually think that Controversy and his self-titled debut are musts for his all-time best, top-five albums.
You must really like Sign 'O' The Times to put it on your list twice. ...
Asleep at the wheel...Purple Rain is No. 2.
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blue jay hey:
love this clip enjoy
Has its moments.
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audi:
blue jay hey:
audi:
blue jay hey:
hes one of my big guilty pleasures dig the sign o the times album
Nothing to be ashamed of with that album. It's a masterpiece. Many argue that album was Prince finding his way back from the hit-ands-miss Under The Cherry Moon and Around The world In A Day.
i saw that movie (cherry moon) earlier this year id had never seen it.
Oh, you were the one.
(Raises hand) I've never seen it. Isn't the late great Victor Spinetti in that one as well?
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Okay i've only just seen this recently but this is great! This is from when Prince was still the artist formerly known as back in 1997 guest starring with The Muppet's! He appears in some funny sketches, sings Starfish and Coffee, She gave her angels and a few others and their are references to his career including the 'assless' pants/trousers from the Gett Off MTV performance and his name at the time being a symbol! Muppets Tonight, Season 2, Episode 1, 1997. Guest starring The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Part One-
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audi:
His time devoted to keeping almost all of his songs off of YouTube.
Man, you are SOOOO right! And it's so counter productive, I just don't get it. The guy has so many great songs that people would probably want to downoad/purchase if they ever heard them. Never Take the Place of Your Man is one of the best songs ever... and most would/will never know. The video was actually my ammunition for those who would knock Prince. (I've actually convinced a few)
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Prince is a genius if for nothing else than Purple Rain alone. One of the greatest albums of the 80's and a rock classic. His guitar work is also some of the best of the last 30 years. It's inevitable that people will always compare an artists work with the first few albums that put them on the map. His early work may be better liked and remembered, but that is the same for anyone...whether it's Dylan, McCartney, Waters, Springsteen, Stones...all those guys that are still doing it. I admire that Prince is still making new albums, still touring, and still a vibrant musical force.
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Jonathan:
audi:
His time devoted to keeping almost all of his songs off of YouTube.
Man, you are SOOOO right! And it's so counter productive, I just don't get it. The guy has so many great songs that people would probably want to downoad/purchase if they ever heard them. Never Take the Place of Your Man is one of the best songs ever... and most would/will never know. The video was actually my ammunition for those who would knock Prince. (I've actually convinced a few)
I remember that track very well! It was a pretty big hit, and MTV played it quite a bit. Love Rosie Gaines!
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Jonathan:
audi:
His time devoted to keeping almost all of his songs off of YouTube.
Man, you are SOOOO right! And it's so counter productive, I just don't get it. The guy has so many great songs that people would probably want to downoad/purchase if they ever heard them...
I think what might've contributed to his obsessive control is that he is still scarred from all the hassle he went through with Warner Bros. Still, the man who wrote "Slave" on his face is capable of enslaving others: All of the original members of The Time re-formed recently and opted to tour under a different name -- because they just didn't have the mental energy to negotiate with Prince -- who owns the band's name. Paul McCartney is extremely lenient when it comes to share-sites, and it seems to be working for him: -Free promotion -He still sells out stadiums and arenas -His pop/rock albums still sell Gold/Platinum
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Prince was once one of the most uncommercial, daring music artists in music! Who else would have the balls to release albums like ATWIAD, Parade, Sign 'O' The Times, Lovesexy (with the naked cover) in the 1985-1988 period after Purple Rain when casual fans were dropping off like flies with every album? Let's forget that he even thought of releasing the Black Album in 1988 with a song like "Bob George". (If you know this song you'll know how what I mean!) It's hard to believe he managed to stay such a big name, up there with Michael Jackson and Madonna, but I guess that's a testament to the music. That's why it's a shame when his albums since Musicology have been quite safe, and commercial IMO. (Not to mention the music is nowhere near his old standards.)
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MaccaBeatles:
Prince was once one of the most uncommercial, daring music artists in music! Who else would have the balls to release albums like ATWIAD, Parade, Sign 'O' The Times, Lovesexy (with the naked cover) in the 1985-1988 period after Purple Rain when casual fans were dropping off like flies with every album? Let's forget that he even thought of releasing the Black Album in 1988 with a song like "Bob George". (If you know this song you'll know how what I mean!) It's hard to believe he managed to stay such a big name, up there with Michael Jackson and Madonna, but I guess that's a testament to the music. That's why it's a shame when his albums since Musicology have been quite safe, and commercial IMO. (Not to mention the music is nowhere near his old standards.)
He converted to Jehova's Witness several years ago, so no more of the raunchy, daring stuff.
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Here's an imaginary concert setlist I made ages ago: Prince at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, USA: 2014 W/special guest Let's Go Crazy 1999 Little Red Corvette Controversy She's Always In My Hair Colonized Mind The Question Of U The Beautiful Ones Computer Blue Pop Life Cream Alphabet St. Baby I?m A Star Girls & Boys Mountains The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker If I Was Your Girlfriend Sign 'O' The Times Pop Life Gold Money Don't Matter 2 Night Kiss Black Sweat Adore When Doves Cry Encore 1 Purple Rain Encore 2 (With special guest Sir Paul McCartney) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/Raspberry Beret Day Tripper I Saw Her Standing There Come Together Now how great would that concert be?
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The idea of Macca joining Prince onstage would be beyond awesome, but I think there are better song choices that would suit a Prince crowd than what's on your list.
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Prince w/ The Family Stone - Everyday People (live NYE 1999):
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It's unfortunate that it took the passing of George Harrison for a lot of non-Prince fans to wake up and realize how gifted Prince is:
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audi:
It's unfortunate that it took the passing of George Harrison for a lot of non-Prince fans to wake up and realize how gifted Prince is:
Now THAT was fun!! I don't think I've seen that since it was aired... thanks!
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MaccaBeatles:
Okay i've only just seen this recently but this is great! This is from when Prince was still the artist formerly known as back in 1997 guest starring with The Muppet's! He appears in some funny sketches, sings Starfish and Coffee, She gave her angels and a few others and their are references to his career including the 'assless' pants/trousers from the Gett Off MTV performance and his name at the time being a symbol! Muppets Tonight, Season 2, Episode 1, 1997. Guest starring The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Part One-
Part Two- Part Three-this was a fun one thanx for posting it but i couldnt see part 2 due to This video contains content from UMPG Publishing, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds.