From the Grammy blog at http://www.grammy.com/fea..._blog.aspx

Pop Royalty
Saturday night GRAMMY rehearsals saw a majestic pairing of pop talents as multiple GRAMMY winner Prince was joined onstage by pop princess Beyoncé to work through what is sure to be one of the most eye-catching and musically satisfying performances of GRAMMY night. Prince is a nominee for Best Pop Instrumental Album this year for his N.E.W.S. record, and throughout rehearsals he demonstrated his exceptional guitar chops, wielding his trademark purple glyph guitar and effortlessly reeling off scorching lead lines and tasty fills. He was backed by an expert backup band that featured several of the players from N.E.W.S. as well as legendary sax-man Maceo Parker, and a 14-piece string section filled out the sound during more tender moments. Prince and Beyoncé displayed great chemistry together, trading vocal lines, leaning together for close harmonies, and working out some exuberant dance moves. So what tune did the royal pair play? Well, let's just say that they pack more than one into their performance, and fans of both artists are in for a special GRAMMY treat.

Great news. really.
I do hope that Beyoncé can get him back where he wants to be.

eatgreat said:

YESSS YESSS YESSS!!! :HEADBANG: :HEADBANG: :HEADBANG:
[This message was edited Sun Feb 8 4:18:19 PST 2004 by SquarePeg]

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Prince is gonna be funkin it up at the Grammys!

This is going to be fun...

It seems like an eternity since the man has been in the international spotlight...I'm so glad so many ppl are finally going to see how damn fine the man is playing right now!

YAY!!!

Great, another medley.

J0eyC0c0 said:

I knew someone would come along and say that...

What time do the grammys start?

Tom said:

It sounds promising. I don't know if the reporter is just trying to hype the Grammys or not, but we ALL know that if Prince straps on Habbibi... thats a good sign for sure.

Did they say "dance moves"??? Should be interesting!!!

DOROTHYPARK said:

Why do you think Prince is not where he wants to be? Or do you mean where YOU want him to be?

This really sounds like it is going to be a kick ass show.This will be the first time in about 10 years that I will watch the grammys from beginning to end.What a line up they put together. Just about everyone on the show kicks ass.Prince is going to rock this mother to the max,

FutureShock said:

Beyonce is one lucky lady to have the chance to perform with Prince. Prince is where he is because of himself. For lack of a better word his music is like magic and is like no other. Today I read this definition of a Magician and it seems to fit Prince perfectly.

"THE MAGICIAN is so powerful because he is not afraid to act. He believes in himself and is willing to put that belief on the line. He also knows what he intends to do and why. He doesn't hesitate because he understands his situation exactly. The Magician can focus with single-minded determination. As long as he remembers the divine source of his power, the Magician remains the perfect conduit for miracles."

FutureShock said:

But he's strapping on the purple symbol guitar instead. Still ANY guitar in his hands means that this could be a great performance, and especially since he's got his own band playing. An orchestra sounds interesting as well. In fact, I'm starting to like the idea.

FutureShock said:

mzflash said:

I bet you see nothing but roses everyday.

It's gonna be tight!

IMO nothing can make up for that bullshit 1988 Grammy slight to SOTT.

Still good to see them give the man his props.

If anyone has that 1988 Grammys on video hook me up.
$$$

Taureau said:

Roses are to my eyes and nose what Prince is to my ears

Does anyone know if/when the show will b broadcasted on Dutch television? Pleaz tell me...

Wow, I cannot wait. Prince on top again

Well, so it´s official...
Let´s only hope he really plays a great music number and not only a ´pop´ number. It´s about time to people to discover that he is much more than a ´pop singer´. I hope he plays a great guitar there

Richard said:

- I hope to see this video on Kazaa soon too because I dont have cable. Prince fans who can digitalize it, please help!

Holy shit...I thought this was fake. :O

Taureau said:

Umm.. what in your mind is "the purple symbol guitar" if not Habbibi???

Wow, this is exciting news. It looks like we're in for a beautiful night y'all.

Surprising. It sounds like she's joining him and not vice cersa, especially since she has another number later on the show (see next item on Grammy page).

I bet it's a medley of two or three Prince songs, including something from Purple Rain, a bit of NEWS and/or part of a new song.

It's on and poppin'!