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GoldenGlove

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My top ten Prince songs (Finalised in no particular order and with DETALIED reviews!!)

Sorry yall, this is the LAST time lol...i promise.

#1 When Doves Cry (full version)

The ultimate Prince song?… probably. This song was #1 for 5 weeks in the U.S. and helped keep the “Purple Rain” album at #1 for 24 weeks! This is also an extremely experimental hit. It is a dance track with no bass line! Just a minimalist linn drum beat with a choppy keyboard rhythm and layered vocals. The lyrics are autobiographical and fit Prince’s character perfectly especially in the film “Purple Rain” this song is mentioned in most critics “Best songs ever” lists. it was voted better than Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” in Rollingstone.com’s 500 greatest songs ever list. This song is definatley a classic, one of the greatest songs ever written.

#2 Purple Rain

The best way to describe this song is “Just one of those songs…” a true classic. The opening chords are very distinctive and memorable. This is a song that appeals to whites, blacks, young, old, rich and poor… it’s just one of those classic guitar anthems that will never die. It was also the title track to Prince’s most successful album in 1984. The words and music are by Prince and the revolution, and this song shows off Prince’s guitar playing skills to the maximum.

#3 Gett Off

This was Prince’s first real stab at rap music. I am not a huge fan of rap, but this song contains Prince’s own unique style which I like. The song was a hit across most of the world in 1991. But the controversial video and lyrics assisted in it’s success as a single as the song appealed to fans of Rap, Hip Hop, Rock and Soul. The song is from the critically acclaimed “Diamonds & Pearls” album which contains the U.S.#1 hit “Cream”

#4 Sign ‘O’ The Times

Prince’s lyrical masterpiece. In this song written by prince he highlights many problems in society. It is a serious song about problems etc but is also upbeat and fun at the same time. The main genre is a mixture of Rock & Funk and the beat is great! This song shows Prince as a legendary songwriter & composer, and the improvised guitar solo towards the end suits the song perfectly.

#5 My Name Is Prince

This is one of Prince’s earlier hip hop songs. The song was a flop in the U.S. but made it to a respectable #7 on the UK charts. The lyrics are probably the best thing about the song, lines such as “One the first day go made the sea, but on the 7th day he made me” show humour and arrogance. The song is a very arrogant song, but it’s funny at the same time which makes it great. It has a very heavy backing beat which sounds very “1990’s”

#6 Musicology

Prince’s first single of 2004 with references to Sly, James Brown & Chuck D. In this song Prince sings about the art of “real music” over a nifty bass riff. Prince plays every instrument on the song and yet again wrote all the lyrics. The single was not a hit due to basically no promotion. (although the album WAS a hit). The main genre in this song is funk! And this was the title track to Prince’s comeback album and tour of 2004.

#7 Controversy

Prince’s finest old skool funk song. Recorded by Prince in his home studio in the early 80’s. This song represents everything “princely” in the early 1980’s. Especially the lyrics “People call me rude, I wish we all were nude, I wish there was no black and white, I wish there were no rules” Prince’s rhythm guitar isa it’s ultimate best in this song!

#8 Fury

Probably my overall favorite! Hendrix meets Santana! Rock classic! it's also the first Prince song me and my band have ever played together, the live performances by Prince of the Brit awards and SNL rocked! The chords create a great 1999ish riff but in a latin rock style, classic.


#9 Erotic City

Prince’s best B-Side track. The only reason this song was left off the Purple Rain album is because it was too controversial (explicit lyrics) the song is a “Funk/Dance” combo and was a popular choice for DJ’s in the 80’s and 90’s. The song is a duet with Shelia E and was the B-Side to the #1 U.S. hit “Let’s go Crazy”

#10 D.M.S.R

Dance, Music, Sex, Romance. Those four words sum up Prince, as does this song. It has everything you could look for in a Prince song. It has the full Minneapolis sound complete with synths, bass, rhythm guitar, and a catchy chorus. In this song Prince boasts “I don’t care to win awards! All I wanna do is dance, play music, sex, romance!” This song has been a popular choice at live shows throughout Prince’s long career and was played regularly at 2004’s record smashing Musicology tour.

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Reply #1 posted 09/21/05 12:26pm

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Nice list! I really don't understand why so many people rate My name is Prince!
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Reply #2 posted 09/21/05 1:09pm

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This is a good and detailed thread! Most people just put a list, but you have actually given in depth reviews of why you chosen the songs. It must have been tough!
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Reply #3 posted 09/21/05 1:10pm

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FunkJam said:

This is a good and detailed thread! Most people just put a list, but you have actually given in depth reviews of why you chosen the songs. It must have been tough!


yes it was, and thank you for your comments smile
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Reply #4 posted 09/21/05 1:12pm

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I like ur choices. Good to see My Name is P getting respect also.
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Reply #5 posted 09/21/05 1:21pm

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GoldenGlove said:

#3 My Name Is Prince

This is one of Prince’s earlier hip hop songs. The song was a flop in the U.S. but made it to a respectable #7 on the UK charts. The lyrics are probably the best thing about the song, lines such as "On the first day go made the sea, but on the 7th day he made me" show humour and arrogance. The song is a very arrogant song, but it’s funny at the same time which makes it great. It has a very heavy backing beat which sounds very "1990’s"


I rather like it too. The live performance on Act II were great. It included the musical breaks from the 12" Club Mix during which "Prince" stripped down to reveal Mayte. eek

woot!

Dunno if I would include it on an all-time top 10, though. I've given up on even trying to make such a list. I couldn't possibly narrow all my favorites down to just ten. biggrin
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Reply #6 posted 09/21/05 1:24pm

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scififilmnerd said:

GoldenGlove said:

#3 My Name Is Prince

This is one of Prince’s earlier hip hop songs. The song was a flop in the U.S. but made it to a respectable #7 on the UK charts. The lyrics are probably the best thing about the song, lines such as "On the first day go made the sea, but on the 7th day he made me" show humour and arrogance. The song is a very arrogant song, but it’s funny at the same time which makes it great. It has a very heavy backing beat which sounds very "1990’s"


I rather like it too. The live performance on Act II were great. It included the musical breaks from the 12" Club Mix during which "Prince" stripped down to reveal Mayte. eek

woot!

Dunno if I would include it on an all-time top 10, though. I've given up on even trying to make such a list. I couldn't possibly narrow all my favorites down to just ten. biggrin


lol, getting down to ten was quite hard... ihad to leave out "I Hate U" "SAIMH" S.S.T" "Bambi" Pop Life" & "Let's Go Crazy"
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Reply #7 posted 09/21/05 1:26pm

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GoldenGlove said:

ihad to leave out "SAIMH"


Uh... confuse
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Reply #8 posted 09/21/05 1:38pm

AlphabetST1977

I always liked "My name is ....." , but personally i wouldnt put it in my top 10 ..... 2 b honest i would have trouble narrowing down my top 100 let alone 10 .

I would say that When Doves cry ,Controversy, Purple Rain, alphabet St & Raspberry beret would be there somewhere ..... along with Empty Room , Lets pretend were married ,International Lover, The Undertaker, Call my Name ,Gold, Dirty Mind , Lets work, Sexuality, Erotic city, Girl, Shockadelica, Scandalous ,I wish U heaven, SOTT, The Cross ,Cream, Violet the Organ Grinder, Bambi, Space, Le Grind, Vicki Waiting ,Do Me Baby, Pheromone, Lets go Crazy , Gett off , Goodbye, friend lover sister mother wife ..... & loads of others ..... c what i mean ..... ive probably left out 50 tracks i love , id have to think 1 album at a time wink

Well done for doing it Mr Glove!!
Live4Love

Take ur pic from the japanese robes & sandals ,drink champagne froma glass with chocolate handles ..... dont u wanna come 3121!!
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Reply #9 posted 09/21/05 2:46pm

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GoldenGlove said:

#6 Musicology

Prince plays every instrument on the song and yet again wrote all the lyrics.

Even though that's what's suggested on the liner notes, there's been some suggestion that the drums are a sampled loop of uncredited work by John Blackwell.

#7 Alphabet St.

It is rumoured that Prince wrote this song during an ecstasy trip in ‘88. And I believe that, the song is spiritual, fun and oddly psychedelic.

No. The rumour is that Prince cancelled the Black Album in 1987 due to an ecstacy trip. In the video to the song, there is a reference to the drug, but that's about it.

#10 Erotic City

The only reason this song was left off the Purple Rain album is because it was too controversial (explicit lyrics)


Complete bollocks: the song was never intended for the album.
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Reply #10 posted 09/21/05 3:27pm

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GoldenGlove said:

Sorry yall, this is the LAST time lol...i promise.

#1 When Doves Cry (full version)

The ultimate Prince song?… probably. This song was #1 for 5 weeks in the U.S. and helped keep the “Purple Rain” album at #1 for 24 weeks! This is also an extremely experimental hit. It is a dance track with no bass line! Just a minimalist linn drum beat with a choppy keyboard rhythm and layered vocals. The lyrics are autobiographical and fit Prince’s character perfectly especially in the film “Purple Rain” this song is mentioned in most critics “Best songs ever” lists. it was voted better than Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” in Rollingstone.com’s 500 greatest songs ever list. This song is definatley a classic, one of the greatest songs ever written.

#2 Purple Rain

The best way to describe this song is “Just one of those songs…” a true classic. The opening chords are very distinctive and memorable. This is a song that appeals to whites, blacks, young, old, rich and poor… it’s just one of those classic guitar anthems that will never die. It was also the title track to Prince’s most successful album in 1984. The words and music are by Prince and the revolution, and this song shows off Prince’s guitar playing skills to the maximum.

#3 My Name Is Prince

This is one of Prince’s earlier hip hop songs. The song was a flop in the U.S. but made it to a respectable #7 on the UK charts. The lyrics are probably the best thing about the song, lines such as “One the first day go made the sea, but on the 7th day he made me” show humour and arrogance. The song is a very arrogant song, but it’s funny at the same time which makes it great. It has a very heavy backing beat which sounds very “1990’s”

#4 Sign ‘O’ The Times

Prince’s lyrical masterpiece. In this song written by prince he highlights many problems in society. It is a serious song about problems etc but is also upbeat and fun at the same time. The main genre is a mixture of Rock & Funk and the beat is great! This song shows Prince as a legendary songwriter & composer, and the improvised guitar solo towards the end suits the song perfectly.

#5 Gett Off

This was Prince’s first real stab at rap music. I am not a huge fan of rap, but this song contains Prince’s own unique style which I like. The song was a hit across most of the world in 1991. But the controversial video and lyrics assisted in it’s success as a single as the song appealed to fans of Rap, Hip Hop, Rock and Soul. The song is from the critically acclaimed “Diamonds & Pearls” album which contains the U.S.#1 hit “Cream”

#6 Musicology

Prince’s first single of 2004 with references to Sly, James Brown & Chuck D. In this song Prince sings about the art of “real music” over a nifty bass riff. Prince plays every instrument on the song and yet again wrote all the lyrics. The single was not a hit due to basically no promotion. (although the album WAS a hit). The main genre in this song is funk! And this was the title track to Prince’s comeback album and tour of 2004.

#7 Alphabet St.

It is rumoured that Prince wrote this song during an ecstasy trip in ‘88. And I believe that, the song is spiritual, fun and oddly psychedelic. It is a very strange song, it’s one of those songs that only Prince could make with such imagination. The guitar an bas in this song work really well together. It’s a shame the video was crap, the video was really amateur but don’t let that put you off the song. It was the only hit from the controversial “Lovesexy” album back in ‘88

#8 Controversy

Prince’s finest old skool funk song. Recorded by Prince in his home studio in the early 80’s. This song represents everything “princely” in the early 1980’s. Especially the lyrics “People call me rude, I wish we all were nude, I wish there was no black and white, I wish there were no rules” Prince’s rhythm guitar isa it’s ultimate best in this song!

#9 Raspberry Beret

The song reached #2 in the U.S. charts in ‘85. The song is in a psychedelic style. Just like the rest of the ‘85 “Around the world in a day” album. The song is Prince’s best melody and is extremely catchy. I like it from the very first time I heard it. It is popular with people off all ages but somehow the song was a relative flop in the UK peaking at #25.

#10 Erotic City

Prince’s best B-Side track. The only reason this song was left off the Purple Rain album is because it was too controversial (explicit lyrics) the song is a “Funk/Dance” combo and was a popular choice for DJ’s in the 80’s and 90’s. The song is a duet with Shelia E and was the B-Side to the #1 U.S. hit “Let’s go Crazy”
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GoldenGlove said:

Sorry yall, this is the LAST time lol...i promise.

#1 When Doves Cry (full version)

The ultimate Prince song?… probably. This song was #1 for 5 weeks in the U.S. and helped keep the “Purple Rain” album at #1 for 24 weeks! This is also an extremely experimental hit. It is a dance track with no bass line! Just a minimalist linn drum beat with a choppy keyboard rhythm and layered vocals. The lyrics are autobiographical and fit Prince’s character perfectly especially in the film “Purple Rain” this song is mentioned in most critics “Best songs ever” lists. it was voted better than Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” in Rollingstone.com’s 500 greatest songs ever list. This song is definatley a classic, one of the greatest songs ever written.




Actually, Prince used a Linn Drum AND a Sequential Circuits Drumtracks


geek

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Reply #12 posted 09/22/05 7:25am

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christopheries said:

GoldenGlove said:

Sorry yall, this is the LAST time lol...i promise.

#1 When Doves Cry (full version)

The ultimate Prince song?… probably. This song was #1 for 5 weeks in the U.S. and helped keep the “Purple Rain” album at #1 for 24 weeks! This is also an extremely experimental hit. It is a dance track with no bass line! Just a minimalist linn drum beat with a choppy keyboard rhythm and layered vocals. The lyrics are autobiographical and fit Prince’s character perfectly especially in the film “Purple Rain” this song is mentioned in most critics “Best songs ever” lists. it was voted better than Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” in Rollingstone.com’s 500 greatest songs ever list. This song is definatley a classic, one of the greatest songs ever written.




Actually, Prince used a Linn Drum AND a Sequential Circuits Drumtracks


geek



My cousin had a drumtraks. He sold it on ebay about 3 months ago. I was lucky to have a mess around on it before he sold it, its one cool ass machine, i was messing around on it for hours.
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Reply #13 posted 09/22/05 8:08am

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So i made a few mistakes... confused
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Reply #14 posted 09/22/05 8:19am

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GoldenGlove said:

So i made a few mistakes... confused

ain't nothin so bad. do your homework and follow stuff more closely, then.
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Reply #15 posted 09/22/05 8:32am

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Handclapsfingasnapz said:

GoldenGlove said:

So i made a few mistakes... confused

ain't nothin so bad. do your homework and follow stuff more closely, then.


Yes Sensei lol
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Reply #16 posted 09/22/05 12:25pm

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scififilmnerd said:

GoldenGlove said:

ihad to leave out "SAIMH"


Uh... confuse


She's always in my hair wink
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Reply #17 posted 09/22/05 12:30pm

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I don't agree with your list, although I do like the songs you've chosen. I am very glad to see you rate My name is Prince so high. I love that friggin song. It kicks ass!
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Reply #18 posted 09/22/05 12:34pm

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kisscamille said:

I don't agree with your list, although I do like the songs you've chosen. I am very glad to see you rate My name is Prince so high. I love that friggin song. It kicks ass!


Thanks cool
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Reply #19 posted 09/22/05 1:34pm

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GoldenGlove said:

scififilmnerd said:



Uh... confuse


She's always in my hair wink


Oh. Okay. biggrin
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Reply #20 posted 09/23/05 8:21am

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I may add Call My Name to the list... what do u think?
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Reply #21 posted 09/23/05 8:27am

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nice list, I agree with some.
And its always nice to see My Name is Prince getting some love cool
If you will, so will I
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GoldenGlove said:

I may add Call My Name to the list... what do u think?


Only if you're hell-bent on displaying to everyone what awful taste you have.
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Reply #23 posted 09/23/05 8:59am

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NouveauDance said:

GoldenGlove said:

I may add Call My Name to the list... what do u think?


Only if you're hell-bent on displaying to everyone what awful taste you have.

lol damn!
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Reply #24 posted 09/23/05 9:10am

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GoldenGlove said:

kisscamille said:

I don't agree with your list, although I do like the songs you've chosen. I am very glad to see you rate My name is Prince so high. I love that friggin song. It kicks ass!


Thanks cool



I too think My name is Prince is as funky as it gets and i play it LOUD. Pulled my signature from that song. The My Name is Bart version (by Bart Simpson) is hilarious.
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Reply #25 posted 09/23/05 9:13am

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disbelief there's some tripe in that list.
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NouveauDance said:

GoldenGlove said:

I may add Call My Name to the list... what do u think?


Only if you're hell-bent on displaying to everyone what awful taste you have.


If u say so... but IMO opinion you are one of the DR.'s of bad taste. wink
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Reply #27 posted 09/23/05 11:07am

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GoldenGlove said:

NouveauDance said:



Only if you're hell-bent on displaying to everyone what awful taste you have.


If u say so... but IMO opinion you are one of the DR.'s of bad taste. wink

your "imoo" holds absolutely no credence, as you're still very much a newbie here.
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Reply #28 posted 09/23/05 11:20am

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Handclapsfingasnapz said:

GoldenGlove said:



If u say so... but IMO opinion you are one of the DR.'s of bad taste. wink

your "imoo" holds absolutely no credence, as you're still very much a newbie here.


So?... i am still entitled to my opinion no matter how long i have been here surely... confused
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Reply #29 posted 09/23/05 11:29am

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GoldenGlove said:

Handclapsfingasnapz said:


your "imoo" holds absolutely no credence, as you're still very much a newbie here.


So?... i am still entitled to my opinion no matter how long i have been here surely... confused

trouble with that is that you ain't been around here long enough, obviously. you don't know cats well enough. nouveau's actually a very knowledgable cat. might wanna let them inhibitions down for a second and take notice.
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