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PrintableHatrinaHaterwitz said:[quote] XxAxX said: I've heard it at least once a year, every year since I was 5 and started school. And on page 20, at post 595, in the first thread on this topic, I said: It's very "anthem"-like! At the 00:50 mark, I almost started singing the lyrics to "Lift Every Voice And Sing".
. [Edited 1/28/10 10:49am] Yeah, a few of us mentioned it on the first thread. I said... Is it just me or did the opening remind you of Lift Every Voice and Sing?
The intro is similar... Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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PurpleLove7 said:  I'll die in your arms under the cherry moon... | |
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KatSkrizzle said: ThrillUorKillU said: Sheila E was always a Prince wanna be anyway..So now she actually got to be Prince for a few minutes..I bet she does this all the time when she's alone.. The dick riding is outrageous over here!  Yeah, so ride mine.. "Don't make me chase u, even doves have pride.." | |
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XxAxX said:[quote] Star Tribune, Minneapolis, C.J. column: Prince's 'fight' song sounded familiar - and led to a familiar result
Jan, 26, 2010 04:08 AM - Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) Jan. 26--Thanks a lot for the rousing "Vikings fight song," Prince. "The reason the Vikings lost was that damned fight song. After hearing it they didn't know whether to fight, win or march for civil rights," said Sheletta Brundidge, an FM107 show co-host and comedian. She might be onto a thing or two, including this: "As soon as I heard it, I knew right way, that's the 'Black National Anthem.' Are we fighting or unifying? I was confused." She's talking about the haunting melodic similarities between the anthem and the "fight song" -- which STUNK and has been justifiably ripped all over the Internet, radio and by ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption." On Friday afternoon, Brundidge said she read a post on startribune.com about Prince's fight song and decided it was worth discussing on her new 7-9 p.m. weeknight talk show. "Donny Love [FM107 producer] had the song in the system. As soon as he pulled it up [she recognized the music; Love did not.]. Now, of course, nobody in Minnesota knows the 'Black National Anthem.' But girrrl, Donny pulled them up and had them on two different channels, and he would play one, pause it, and play the other one and pause it. They were absolutely in sync." At Sheletta.com, she posted both songs. I'm inclined to think she's dead on because I instantly disliked the melody of Prince's sorry "Purple and Gold." That's my usual reaction to the anthem, also known as "Lift Every Voice and Sing." The message of the song is laudable, but the up and down tempo has always been displeasing to my ear (which wasn't fooled by Prince's version, albeit jazzed up). I'm guessing that the anthem is in the public domain, so nobody's suggesting Prince faces any copyright issues. Prince told Fox 9's Robyne Robinson that he was inspired to write the song after being on hand for the Vikings' spanking of the Cowboys in the divisional matchup. Never mind that Brett Favre's Vikings had been succeeding just fine without any musical support from Symbolina. Never mind the lyrics have a repurposed feel, as in Symbolina tweaked lyrics from one of the millions of songs he's written and most notably inserted the words "Purple and Gold." Ta-daaa. Robinson has not responded to my e-mail requesting that her friend Prince call so we can talk about the inspiration for the melody of his fight song. Brundidge text-messaged me Monday at 8:41 a.m. to say the Prince song was the reason the Vikings didn't defeat Darren Sharper's Saints in Sunday's title game. This is noted because there would be great whining if I don't acknowledge that at 10:41 p.m. Sunday, Fancy Ray mailed this to me: "Vikings LOSE... I blame it on THAT Prince song!!!" http://www.poten.com/News...d=10325522 http://www.startribune.com/. I just would like to take this opportunity to state that I consider Sheletta Brundidge to be one of the most annoying, obnoxious and unfunny (despite her claim of being a 'comedian' which is, ironically, HILARIOUS in itself) personalities currently polluting the Twin Cities radio airwaves. Her bashing "Purple and Gold" causes me inner conflict, because I instantly experience an intense kneejerk reaction to defend the song and it's not within my ability to be such a hypocrite. 
Okay thanks for letting me spew for a moment about Sheletta. Pleas resume the skewering of "Purple and Gold".
By the way, KMSP Ch. 9 showed a clip of Sheila's awesome video on last night's (Thursday) evening newscast, and they said Sheila says she "doesn't know if Prince has seen it yet". | |
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So CJ did bash "Purple and Gold" in her column? I knew she would; I predicted it on the "Purple and Gold Part I" thread. She never fails to talk trash about Prince when the opportunity presents itself. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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horrible song BOB4theFUNK | |
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hello everybody
its already had thousands of hits in youtube. people accross the country are talking about it. its been on national tv news the song is terrible but its very catchy, it wont dissappear as everyone thinks it will. the exposure he will get for this is beyond anything he could pay for. Prince is a genius. | |
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Ok, now this is funny. Purple Rain is on Encore, and I just heard this track while the love scene from PR was playing.
I invite everyone to mute PR and play this song while Apples and Prince make-out. It's a brand new Prince experience. BAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA! | |
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Funny thing about this one is...
...it's SO far from ANYTHING Prince ever recorded quality- and ESPECIALLY style-wise... so.... Everybody who "likes this one" just shows that he or she likes to enjoy every single poop of Prince. Poor lifes... | |
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It´s really painfull to hear this song (is that why it´s called a fight song maybe ). The song i so silly, musicaly low quality and below anything he have done before. This is so bad that it even makes the terriable Grafitti Bridge movie look good!
Could anyone imagine this when you drowned amazed by the amazing "Parade" and "SOTT" albums back in the days? That Prince one day would do something like this indescribable terrible? A football fight song!!! I remember when I heard "Arms of Orion" for the first time. It gave me the same creeps of discomfort and a feeling of disappointment that the Prince now begun to make smooth deleted cheesy ballads, far away from the "Lets pretend were married", "Darling Nikki ".... but this fight song is beyond my worst imagination. | |
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babynoz said:[quote] HatrinaHaterwitz said: Yeah, a few of us mentioned it on the first thread. I said... Is it just me or did the opening remind you of Lift Every Voice and Sing?
The intro is similar...  There's a definite similarity, there should be no denying that. But again I'm just a hater, so what do I know? I knew from the start that I loved you with all my heart. | |
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vinx98 said: hello everybody
its already had thousands of hits in youtube. people accross the country are talking about it. its been on national tv news the song is terrible but its very catchy, it wont dissappear as everyone thinks it will. the exposure he will get for this is beyond anything he could pay for. Prince is a genius. Good pointsI swear the words "HATER" is wayyy over-rated...smh | |
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JayJai said: vinx98 said: hello everybody
its already had thousands of hits in youtube. people accross the country are talking about it. its been on national tv news the song is terrible but its very catchy, it wont dissappear as everyone thinks it will. the exposure he will get for this is beyond anything he could pay for. Prince is a genius. Good pointsHow on earth are those good points? They're all ridiculous and nonsensical. | |
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the song is absolutely horrendous, and badly produced. This is very BAD PUBLICITY for Prince | |
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yep 2 funny! [Edited 2/1/10 6:55am] Um... let me warm up my vocals
Me ME ME ME ME...U U U U U! | |
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maciat said: the song is absolutely horrendous, and badly produced. This is very BAD PUBLICITY for Prince
you know what they say bad publicity is better than no publicity | |
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Efan said: JayJai said: Good pointsHow on earth are those good points? They're all ridiculous and nonsensical. which point specifically are you referring to that is non-sensical? | |
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I think this is the one of the worse songs I've ever heard. I feel ashamed for Prince. The less people who hear this the better. | |
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vinx98 said: Efan said: How on earth are those good points? They're all ridiculous and nonsensical. which point specifically are you referring to that is non-sensical? All of it. It's nonsensical to think that when a celebrity gets attention for doing something stupid and awful that he's somehow made a genius move. Besides, who's talking about it now except for us? The Vikings lost, and how much do you want to bet that next year, and every year after, no one but no one will EVER sing that song at a Vikings game? All he did was get people across the country to make fun of him for a week. Bad publicity is better than no publicity? Not true. | |
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"what the fuck wrong wit you kid?"- billy sparks
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I just heard it. OMG it's awful. LMAO. Thought he would never do anything worse than Planet Earth, but there ya go. | |
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he's made turds b4, he's made one now, and he's sure to make some more.
don't we all shit about once a day? | |
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I like this song. I actually like to sing along. I didnt get it at first but then it struck me: a "fight" song makes you want to see along in unison with a large number of fans. This song does that for me. | |
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So glad the Vikings didn't win the Super Bowl! Could you imagine if this song had got more air play.... and the damage that would have done to Prince's reputation!?? | |
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james said: So glad the Vikings didn't win the Super Bowl! Could you imagine if this song had got more air play.... and the damage that would have done to Prince's reputation!??
I loved it. I knew most people wouldn't get it though. Prince I'm sure did too, which is why he wrote it that way. I actually expected a bit more from Prince fans. I usually let you guys rant on and don't say much but THINK PEOPLE!!! Why would arguably one of the best recording artists of the past 20 years make this song? Rarely does one of his songs not do what he intended, so why? | |
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setbro72 said: james said: So glad the Vikings didn't win the Super Bowl! Could you imagine if this song had got more air play.... and the damage that would have done to Prince's reputation!??
I loved it. I knew most people wouldn't get it though. Prince I'm sure did too, which is why he wrote it that way. I actually expected a bit more from Prince fans. I usually let you guys rant on and don't say much but THINK PEOPLE!!! Why would arguably one of the best recording artists of the past 20 years make this song? Rarely does one of his songs not do what he intended, so why? Publicity? Don't know much about "traditional" fight songs, but an attempt to gain a wider fan base from older, more knowledgeable football die-hards? Idk. What do you think? | |
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setbro72 said: james said: So glad the Vikings didn't win the Super Bowl! Could you imagine if this song had got more air play.... and the damage that would have done to Prince's reputation!??
I loved it. I knew most people wouldn't get it though. Prince I'm sure did too, which is why he wrote it that way. I actually expected a bit more from Prince fans. I usually let you guys rant on and don't say much but THINK PEOPLE!!! Why would arguably one of the best recording artists of the past 20 years make this song? Rarely does one of his songs not do what he intended, so why? What are you talking about? Are you saying this horrid song is like the Da Vinci Code or something? Because I just don't have the backbone to keep listening to P&G for clues. | |
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Mars23 said: Part I is here: http://prince.org/msg/7/328576
There are some not to be missed posts in that one, Let's continue that trend over here. http://www.vikings.com/me...36975dd042 the veil of the sky draws open the roar of the chariots touch down we r the ones who have now come again and walk upon water like solid ground as we approach the throne we won't bow down this time we won't b denied raise every voice and let it b known in the name of the purple and gold we come in the name of the purple and gold all of the odds r in r favor no prediction 2 bold we r the truth if the truth can b told long reign the purple and gold the eyes say ready 4 battle no need 4 sword in hand we r all amped up like a rock n roll band ready 2 celebrate every score ready 2 fight the elegant war ready 2 hear the crowd roar that's what we came 4 and so much more in the name of the purple and gold r spirits may b tired r bodies may b worn but since this day is r destiny r history – that's y we must b 4ever strong as the wind that blows the Vikings' horn in the name of the purple and gold Love these lyrics. I have one little tiny baby helmet. It is the, "Vikings." I bought it 4 Prince about ten years ago.  "The Lion Sleeps Tonight... | |
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA this song is hilarious. Of course, being the Laker fam I am I was originally jealous/pissed that he wrote a song called Purple & Gold that wasn't about the Lakers...then I heard this and started imagining the Lakers' reaction upon hearing something like this written for them and the L.A. market. He'd probably be banned from any game attendance...Jack Nicholson would be the enforcer. The Laker Girls' routine would be all middle fingers. On and on and yes I amuse myself.
Guess it works for the Vikings market. And I agree that part of it sounds like "Lift Every Voice and Sing"...a.k.a. the Negro National Anthem. Big ups for that one, P! That's even more hilarious...gotta love him. | |
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