I was right about Mr.Royal badness.He just needed to get the kinks out & then knock em dead again like he usually does the next night. I feel bad for those that witnessed the rawness of an opening show. But maybe next tour U can catch him or stay home like u threatened to with all the nasty mean comments U made about him...

BarbieJones said:

totheteeth said:

i'm wondering about this, as well. any reports of how this sounded? i wish he did more stuff from lotusflow3r and 20ten. dreamer is a killer live tune - glad he did that

I think he didn't play guitar, but all the verses were there, I think.

I know he played the entire song, but not sure about the guitar solo. I remebre he was really working the stage so I don't think he was playing guitar much on that one. I just in awe that he was perfoming that song at all. It was amazing.

PurpleChi said:

BarbieJones said:

I think he didn't play guitar, but all the verses were there, I think.

I know he played the entire song, but not sure about the guitar solo. I remebre he was really working the stage so I don't think he was playing guitar much on that one. I just in awe that he was perfoming that song at all. It was amazing.

Totally.

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Let me just say that regarding the set lists, it is like Prince has been reading our comments on the Org this past year. Including Monday, he has incorporated several of his lesser known songs into the shows and it has made for an amazing experience for casual fans and hard cores alike. I say that he must be reading the Org because those kind of complaints are not typically made in mainstream media. Most folks are happy with just the hits. However, Prince is really showing me with this Chicago residency that he respects his hard core fans as well, even if it is an arena performance. He is just so bold and unapologetic (concerning the music). He is playing what he wants and isn't shying away from songs like Old Friends 4 Sale, Satisfied, Get On the Boat, She's Always in My Hair, Dreamer, How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore, Sometimes it Snows in April, Act of God, etc. His atitude was, "If you don't know, you better ask somebody!" I love him for that.

just seen some footage of Nothing compares 2 u w/ jennifer hudson and it was amazing ! ! she was in awe of him and great chemstry.... much like his performance w/ mary j. we are blessed to still have an opportunity to check out this living legend still at it. Dude might have lost a split or two but not a step.. he is a better musician and vocalist than he ever was..

cant believe he played songs like:

jam of the year

days of wild

dreamer

mr goodnight

act of god

mountains

sometimes it snows in april

Emancipation89 said:

Diana80 said:

errant said:

whenyouweremine91 said: I'm heartbroken.

And I'm fucking pissed!

WTF didn't he do full versions of When Doves Cry and I Would Die 4 U (my favorite songs) on the 24th, not to mention U Got The Look?

I will not go see him again for this bullshit. With my luck, if I were to shell out MORE money that I don't have to buy a ticket for tomorrows show, it would probably end up being a show mostly of that whatever her name is that's the opening act singing for the first half of the show and then the other half would probably be all Shelby J. Either that, or it would be a bunch of boring 70's sounding shit again like on the 24th.

I need to get my ass off this site before I get anymore pissed.

Break out the violins for this post,if u were a true prince fan and not a "purple rain band wagon rider" -you would appreciate all the stuff he dose and there aint nothing wrong with "shelby" or the set he did on tues -have an issue ,grab a tissue !

chopingard said:

whenyouweremine91 said:

1. Let's Go Crazy
2. Delirious/Let's Go Crazy
3. 1999
4. Shhh
5. Let's Work
6. U Got The Look
7. Sometimes It Snows In April
8. People Pleaser
9. She's Always In My Hair
10. Dreamer
11. I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man
12. Take Me With U
13. Raspberry Beret
14. Cream
15. Cool/Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
16. Nothing Compares 2 U feat. Jenifer Hudson
17. Purple Rain
18. Controversy
19. How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore
20. Sampler set: When Doves Cry / Nasty Girl (instrumental) / Sign O' The Times / Hot Thing / Alphabet St. (instrumental) / Forever In My Life / Darling Nikki (instrumental) / Mr. Goodnight / I Would Die 4 U
21. Kiss . .
22. Little Red Corvette
23. Act Of God
24. What Have You Done For Me Lately
25. (Theme Song From) Which Way Is Up?
26. Partyman

Really want to cry, seeing what I missed. Fuck.

I think it's worth a mention that there is only 3 cover versions, It might be what contributes to a great gig

Why didn't I go Tuesday? Why? :brawl:

philmoreliz said:

Great, our voices were heard, Prince does care for his fans and the reports are positive.

Can't wait to hear Act of God!

lewdew said:

Sounds like the kid was in rare but usual form and came clean.

<--shakes my head like Billy Sparks when Prince did Purple Rain in the movie.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

A review of the show:

Live Review: Prince at Ch...ues (9/25)

fantasticjoy said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

I was right about Mr.Royal badness.He just needed to get the kinks out & then knock em dead again like he usually does the next night. I feel bad for those that witnessed the rawness of an opening show. But maybe next tour U can catch him or stay home like u threatened to with all the nasty mean comments U made about him...

Agreed! Those who know Prince oughta know he is a perfectionist and he's gonna try to hold up his good reputation as far as live shows. I'm one who spent my money on the first night's show and if u ask will I pay to see him again...HELL YEAH!!!

PurpleChi said:

Let me just say that regarding the set lists, it is like Prince has been reading our comments on the Org this past year. Including Monday, he has incorporated several of his lesser known songs into the shows and it has made for an amazing experience for casual fans and hard cores alike. I say that he must be reading the Org because those kind of complaints are not typically made in mainstream media. Most folks are happy with just the hits. However, Prince is really showing me with this Chicago residency that he respects his hard core fans as well, even if it is an arena performance. He is just so bold and unapologetic (concerning the music). He is playing what he wants and isn't shying away from songs like Old Friends 4 Sale, Satisfied, Get On the Boat, She's Always in My Hair, Dreamer, How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore, Sometimes it Snows in April, Act of God, etc. His atitude was, "If you don't know, you better ask somebody!" I love him for that.

Very nice!!!!!

Aww, How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore and Satisfied!!!!

ARock said:

I'm sorry to anyone who saw Prince #welcome2chicago last night. This fool has not put the guitar down... Sickkkk

It was like Night and Day wasn't it ARock.. the show was slammin' Tuesday night! unreal. He looked sounded and acted great. SOOO glad I had tickets to both shows.. Going tonight too.

trax said:

yep he fucked all of us who went last night, ESPECIALLY the ones that drove 6 hours to see him

It was not just "him" there were alot of problems that were not HIM.. It is sad tho that so many only saw Monday nights show... cause it was bad...

EyeJester7 said:

Prince is currently on stage with Jennifer Hudson! WAIT A MINUTE NOW! lol

This was excellent.. it looked like they had been peforming together for years. Good stuff!!!

trax said:

Diana80 said:

Wow, and I was pissed at driving 2 1/2 hours. I'm sorry you drove that far for such a shitty concert.

yeah it was my first and last show for Prince. NEVER AGAIN!!

you shouldn't judge on ONE show... My gosh even a All Star baseball player can have a day when they go 0-4 and make 3 errors.. that doesn't mean EVERY game they suck....... He had a bad off night.. He was NOT happy about it and people were fired over it... cut him a bit of slack...

purplethunder3121 said:

Wow, this is a dud compared to the concert threads last year....

I honestly think everyone was just so damn blown away by this great show Tuesday night no one had time for tweeting... we were all partying...

fusk said:

Jboogiee said:

Sorry for your expierence but Prince is 1 of the greatest performers period.Yeah 1st night was a bad night sound wise which includes other folks like the soundman. Prince's track record as far as live performances is solid so if it's never again for you then fuck it..you look better gone.

So defensive on behalf of Prince... there's no need to get confrontational with trax... And blaming the soundman is weak. Isn't a soundcheck meant to get the sound right? Is Prince not allowed into the venue early enough to do a proper soundcheck and make sure it sounds good BEFORE he goes on stage? Maybe he can't soundcheck until after the stage is set up, and that takes a while... but surely by now he knows how long everything takes to set up, so why can't he just start earlier?

Lots of bands bring sound techs on the road with them... why doesn't Prince do this? I dunno, maybe there are sound guys on the org who can answer this: Can a good soundman make any venue sound good, or is each venue so different that it's a gamble how good anyone can make it sound? Does it make sense for Prince to just hire and keep sound techs who work well with him? Or is it not worth it to keep soundguys on retainer because maybe they're a dime a dozen?

A sound check can go great.. and then early in the show a transformer could blow out.. or a speaker goes bad. something can happen un foreseen... they were trying to fix the problem during the whole show... shit happens...

Orionforever said:

trax said:

yep he fucked all of us who went last night, ESPECIALLY the ones that drove 6 hours to see him

It was not just "him" there were alot of problems that were not HIM.. It is sad tho that so many only saw Monday nights show... cause it was bad...

Diana80 said:

errant said:

whenyouweremine91 said: I'm heartbroken.

And I'm fucking pissed!

WTF didn't he do full versions of When Doves Cry and I Would Die 4 U (my favorite songs) on the 24th, not to mention U Got The Look?

I will not go see him again for this bullshit. With my luck, if I were to shell out MORE money that I don't have to buy a ticket for tomorrows show, it would probably end up being a show mostly of that whatever her name is that's the opening act singing for the first half of the show and then the other half would probably be all Shelby J. Either that, or it would be a bunch of boring 70's sounding shit again like on the 24th.

I need to get my ass off this site before I get anymore pissed.

Sadly prince doesn't pick his songs out for US.. he changes stuff around every concert.. any fan knows that.. WHY be so upset.. I mean Mondays show WAS a bust... it sucked... I am a HUGE LONG LONG time fan and I was very upset and down... but even if I didn't have tickets to the next 2 nights I would go to his shows again next time he is around........ Lets face it.. 19 out of every 20 Prince concerts ROCK.. its just bad luck you had a bad one... sorry..

naffi said:

So will this be the concert released on DVD/blu ray?

HOLY CRAP lets hope so.. for then I will be completly satisfied!!!!

PurpleChi said:

Let me just say that regarding the set lists, it is like Prince has been reading our comments on the Org this past year. Including Monday, he has incorporated several of his lesser known songs into the shows and it has made for an amazing experience for casual fans and hard cores alike. I say that he must be reading the Org because those kind of complaints are not typically made in mainstream media. Most folks are happy with just the hits. However, Prince is really showing me with this Chicago residency that he respects his hard core fans as well, even if it is an arena performance. He is just so bold and unapologetic (concerning the music). He is playing what he wants and isn't shying away from songs like Old Friends 4 Sale, Satisfied, Get On the Boat, She's Always in My Hair, Dreamer, How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore, Sometimes it Snows in April, Act of God, etc. His atitude was, "If you don't know, you better ask somebody!" I love him for that.

After reading all the press and comments on the Org and Twitter after Monday nigths mess.. I totally believe that prince Does care about us (his fans) cause he did so much that people were complaining about..

Did everyone notice that on Monday night the video screen was such a mess.. 1/2 the time it was not on Prince, or it only showed Princes hands on the mike.... sad....

Last night it was right on.. and did you catch the COOL 70s glam with the opening song on the video screen.

People.. Prince does listen.. not always.. but he does care about his shows and he really wants us to be happy when we leave...