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Thread started 08/06/10 2:09am

thebiscuit

What, for you, is Prince's best song of the last 10 years?

For me, I keep on coming back to Future Baby Mama. Great melody, great vocal perfromance, some spoken word, not over-produced either.

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Reply #1 posted 08/06/10 2:47am

francesco72

I'd have to go with The Dreamer, although I must admit it sounds like a Hendrix ripoff...

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Reply #2 posted 08/06/10 4:08am

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OnE cHoIcE

cOlOnIzEd MiNd

Peace and live 4 love

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Reply #3 posted 08/06/10 4:36am

funkadelic11

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black sweat or

get on the boat

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Free Your Mind...And Your Ass Will Follow
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Reply #4 posted 08/06/10 5:46am

stillwaiting

francesco72 said:

I'd have to go with The Dreamer, although I must admit it sounds like a Hendrix ripoff...

Oddly, I decide to play the role of Bart Van Halen, and ask what song is The Dreamer? Just like I am wondering why Bart is telling us his posts are not authorized by the NPGMC in his signature. I had no earthly idea that the NPGMC was still around! Since Mr Van Halen is always right, I am hoping he tells us how to find the NPGMC so we can all re-activate our lifetime memberships.

By the way, the song is "Dreamer," and I think Prince was just saying hello to Hendrix, and doubt he will be sued. Other than that element, the majority of the song is Prince's, but it would not be false to say it is the 3rd cousin of "Witness 4 The Prosecution." It is not like U2 has even thought of suing him for "Guitar" having the same guitar part as "I Will Follow." Prince was probably saying hello to The Edge...of course that is a lot of hello in the last few years, but it is not like he has turned into Sting, Billy Joel, or Rod Stewart, unable to write new material.

[Edited 8/6/10 6:08am]

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Reply #5 posted 08/06/10 6:01am

Shorty

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hmm

fury maybe?

colonized mind is a good one.

sorry but I would def not pick future baby momma...

maybe future soul song though

Pfunk

red head stepchild.

I'm not good at picking just one.

"not a fan" falloff yeah...ok
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Reply #6 posted 08/06/10 6:03am

stillwaiting

Colonized Mind was a great choice, but unlike Guitar, and Dreamer, that have elements of other songs, Mind seems to walk the fine line of having too many elements to Miriam Makeba's "Quit It" from the album, "A Promise." The way she sings "No Responsibility" hurt my soul, thinking Prince was solely responsible for the great track. If you search Miriam Makeba on that Tube site, you should take a listen and see for yourself.

I can never narrow it down to one snog...uh song...great typo! From any era...too tough..

2000's: Reflection, The Dance, Fury, Dreamer, She Loves Me 4 Me

1990's: Thieves In The Temple, Eye Love U, But Eye Don't Trust U Anymore

1980's: When Doves Cry, Anna Stesia, Old Friends 4 Sale(Original), If I Was Your Girlfriend

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Reply #7 posted 08/06/10 6:04am

stillwaiting

Shorty said:

hmm

fury maybe?

colonized mind is a good one.

sorry but I would def not pick future baby momma...

maybe future soul song though

Pfunk

red head stepchild.

I'm not good at picking just one.

Although the songs are not that similar, Future Soul Song beats the living crap outta Future Baby Mama, but I do like both songs.

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Reply #8 posted 08/06/10 6:15am

NoVideo

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F.U.N.K.

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Prince's Classic Finally Expanded
The Deluxe 'Purple Rain' Reissue

http://www.popmatters.com...n-reissue/
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Reply #9 posted 08/06/10 9:08am

RedKite

The Word
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Reply #10 posted 08/06/10 9:33am

emesem

Reflection

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Reply #11 posted 08/06/10 9:34am

NelsonR

either

dreamer

or

lion of judah

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a million days

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Reply #12 posted 08/06/10 12:48pm

XNY

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In studio: Wow, that's a tough one...have to go with his version of 'A Case of U'. Heart wrenching, tender, and yearning. His falsetto has never been more sad, nor sweeter.

Live: "Fury" on SNL, hands down. That performance is amazing- still blows me away to this day.

If you don't mind, I'd like to add a 1st runner-up: "Reflection" live on Tavis. Equally powerful because he performs it with Wendy. Even through their up's and down's, her smile tells you she still has a deep love for him.

"Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion" -- Martha Graham
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Reply #13 posted 08/06/10 1:39pm

CocoRock

<--- as evidenced by my username...


F.U.N.K.
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Reply #14 posted 08/06/10 1:41pm

Timmy84

"Black Sweat"

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Reply #15 posted 08/06/10 1:50pm

Mintchip

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i lean toward SST.

It's topical, without isolating w/ religious or political theory. It has a clean, modern production that doesn't try too hard, and doesn't seem too plastic (to these ears). It's funky at the end, and has some pretty strong vocals. Plus it gives props to Sade, which is always a good idea. biggrin

Not much of a chorus or a hook, but somehow it doesn't feel like it needs it.

Mature, funky, confident, and topical. Yo me gusto.

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Reply #16 posted 08/06/10 1:53pm

NelsonR

right now, i'm really feelin' 'love like jazz'

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Reply #17 posted 08/06/10 1:57pm

Number23

Black Sweat.
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Reply #18 posted 08/06/10 2:00pm

Spinlight

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How can you encapsulate an entire decade of music in 1 song? It's not possible.

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Reply #19 posted 08/06/10 2:02pm

Number23

Mintchip said:

i lean toward SST.

It's topical, without isolating w/ religious or political theory. It has a clean, modern production that doesn't try too hard, and doesn't seem too plastic (to these ears). It's funky at the end, and has some pretty strong vocals. Plus it gives props to Sade, which is always a good idea. biggrin

Not much of a chorus or a hook, but somehow it doesn't feel like it needs it.

Mature, funky, confident, and topical. Yo me gusto.


Not a song often mentioned around here as any sort of classic. I never took to it myself - that odd live/compressed/cartoon production method he was playing with then doesn't mesh with me and I remember the lyrics being especially lame - but you seem like an intelligent sort of chap so I might pop it on and give it another chance.
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Reply #20 posted 08/06/10 2:03pm

Number23

Spinlight said:

How can you encapsulate an entire decade of music in 1 song? It's not possible.


Ach, I agree, but play along you obstinate bastard. smile
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Reply #21 posted 08/06/10 2:06pm

eyewishuheaven

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Last December.

What's 'SST'?

PRINCE: the only man who could wear high heels and makeup and STILL steal your woman!
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Reply #22 posted 08/06/10 8:49pm

motherfunka

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Colonized Mind by a landslide, for me!

TRUE BLUE
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Reply #23 posted 08/06/10 9:42pm

Alguy

Somewhere Here on Earth. Just timeless. I'll go as far as to say it sits right up there next to Adore.

[Edited 8/6/10 21:45pm]

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Reply #24 posted 08/06/10 10:10pm

CocoRock

Alguy said:

Somewhere Here on Earth. Just timeless. I'll go as far as to say it sits right up there next to Adore.

[Edited 8/6/10 21:45pm]


I DO love this song. Mos def my favorite on that album.
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Reply #25 posted 08/08/10 1:19am

XNY

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motherfunka said:

Colonized Mind by a landslide, for me!

Definitely a top choice for me too. Vocals are very Dylan-esque IMO. The guitar is brilliant.

"Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion" -- Martha Graham
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Reply #26 posted 08/08/10 2:16am

bluefish

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The Everlasting Now

headbang

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Reply #27 posted 08/08/10 2:51am

PurpleHigh

I dunno about best, but my favorites are probably 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 and the SNL performance of "Fury."

I used to love "High" too but it seems like it didn't age well.

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Reply #28 posted 08/08/10 2:53am

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thebiscuit said:

For me, I keep on coming back to Future Baby Mama. Great melody, great vocal perfromance, some spoken word, not over-produced either.

u're gonna c me (piano)

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Reply #29 posted 08/08/10 3:06am

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I'm workin, workin up a Black Sweat

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So what are u going 2 do? R u just gonna sit there and watch? I'm not gonna stop until the war is over. Its gonna take a long time
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