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Thread started 05/27/08 3:44pm

Riverpoet31

Appreciation for the Morning Papers!

I dont see this song mentioned often here, but personally i think it is one of best vocal performances in his 'lower / normal register': bluesy, full of soul.

Its one of the songs that makes me think he should abandon the falsetto more often, because his normal register can carry the emotions better IMO.

Alltough the production could be labelled 'a bit slick', this song, next to his vocal delivery, has some great horn arrangements and i really love Michael Blands drumwork on this song!

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Reply #1 posted 05/27/08 3:54pm

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eye lyk this song 2.tha vocals, drums, & guitar rok tha most thogh!!

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Reply #2 posted 05/27/08 4:08pm

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Riverpoet31 said:

I dont see this song mentioned often here, but personally i think it is one of best vocal performances in his 'lower / normal register': bluesy, full of soul.

Its one of the songs that makes me think he should abandon the falsetto more often, because his normal register can carry the emotions better IMO.

Alltough the production could be labelled 'a bit slick', this song, next to his vocal delivery, has some great horn arrangements and i really love Michael Blands drumwork on this song!


The Morning Papers is one of my favorite Prince songs. I like the storyline; every time I listen I get sad because I can tell how much Prince loved Mayte.

I agree totally about the horns and drums, both very well done. I would have to say that for me, what makes this song really shine is P's guitar work. The solo is very powerful, but not over the top.

As for the voice thing, I've never been too picky at all with Prince. His normal register is excellent-sounding, but his falsetto is superb as well: IMO, Prince is the best falsetto singer, and one out of 3-4 artists that can actually pull off falsetto in the first place. I don't think that his register makes any difference in P's ability to convey emotion. Adore and I Love U But I Don't Trust You Anymore are two examples where he sings in falsetto and you can really feel the emotion in the song.

But yeah, The Morning Papers is great! love

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Reply #3 posted 05/27/08 4:11pm

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bluefish said:

Riverpoet31 said:

I dont see this song mentioned often here, but personally i think it is one of best vocal performances in his 'lower / normal register': bluesy, full of soul.

Its one of the songs that makes me think he should abandon the falsetto more often, because his normal register can carry the emotions better IMO.

Alltough the production could be labelled 'a bit slick', this song, next to his vocal delivery, has some great horn arrangements and i really love Michael Blands drumwork on this song!


The Morning Papers is one of my favorite Prince songs. I like the storyline; every time I listen I get sad because I can tell how much Prince loved Mayte.

I agree totally about the horns and drums, both very well done. I would have to say that for me, what makes this song really shine is P's guitar work. The solo is very powerful, but not over the top.

As for the voice thing, I've never been too picky at all with Prince. His normal register is excellent-sounding, but his falsetto is superb as well: IMO, Prince is the best falsetto singer, and one out of 3-4 artists that can actually pull off falsetto in the first place. I don't think that his register makes any difference in P's ability to convey emotion. Adore and I Love U But I Don't Trust You Anymore are two examples where he sings in falsetto and you can really feel the emotion in the song.

But yeah, The Morning Papers is great! love

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Reply #4 posted 05/27/08 7:17pm

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Beautiful song.

Last Night, I spent another lonely Christmas...Darlin' Darlin' U shoulda been there.~Prince.
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Reply #5 posted 05/27/08 8:55pm

sexxydancer

Beautiful song,beautiful video.mushy

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Reply #6 posted 05/27/08 10:46pm

Snap

love the guitar on this razz

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Reply #7 posted 05/27/08 11:04pm

SUPRMAN

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One of my Prince faves. Simply beautiful.
Love the guitar and lyrics

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Reply #8 posted 05/28/08 1:16am

lalalailoveu

Love it love

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Reply #9 posted 05/28/08 1:20am

jonylawson

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i dig it

I think ahead of you, I think instead of you
Will you spend your life with me
And stifle me?
I know why the caged bird sings, I know why
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Reply #10 posted 05/28/08 5:38am

Dayclear

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no. but the vid is nice smile
[Edited 5/28/08 5:39am]

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Reply #11 posted 05/28/08 7:33am

BeautifulOneJe
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Great song. I need togo listen to this.

Did you order a pizza ma'am? Prince- UTCM
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Reply #12 posted 05/28/08 3:03pm

lowell123

this one of my favorite prince songs...i love the music to it..i think the love symbol album is very unique ..its so diffrent ...i wish i could so a video of the Act I tour but its nearly impossible to find lol .. but i love michael blands drummming and horn arrangments as well ....excellent excellent song!

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Reply #13 posted 05/28/08 4:05pm

Rinluv

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One of the best on the album.

Some people think I'm kinda cute
But that don't compute when it comes 2 Y-O-U.
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