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Help making a mix CD I'm making a mix CD for my boss, he in African American and in his mid-50's. His musical tastes consist of Bobby Bland, BB King, Al Green, amongst other artists of that nature. He knows some of Prince's hit's from the 80's but they sounded to "suspect" to him, I was explaining Prince's musicianship and how he would probably enjoy alot of his lesser known work and I would make him a CD... but I need some help, here is what I have so far...
Sign O The Times Musicology Joy In Repitition Reflection Old Friends 4 Sale 5 Women The Word Last December Sexy MF
Possibly... Extralovable and The 1 U Wanna C Are you ready for Jehovah's return? Cuz if you not *holds up TRC* | |
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There are a lot of suggestions here http://prince.org/msg/7/386357
The one posted by TheStonedImmaculate toward the end is especially good, I think, with a little bit of tweaking. [Edited 9/7/12 6:28am] | |
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Pulled a few off there that might fit his tastes... so heres what I have, I need maybe 3-4 more songs...
Sign O The Times Ballad Of Dorothy Parker Joy In Repitition Money Dont Matter 2Night Sexy MF She's Always In My Hair Billy Jack Bitch 5 Women Old Friends 4 Sale Beautiful Stange Last December Musicology Reflection Fury The Word Dreamer Are you ready for Jehovah's return? Cuz if you not *holds up TRC* | |
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Satisfied?
or one of the other less blush-worthy soul ballad panty droppers, like Adore maybe. | |
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or The Beautiful Ones. non-fans generally seem to love any one those 3 when they're exposed. | |
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If he's African American and in his mid 50s, and thought Prince's music in 80s was suspect..if he didn't get his music back then....he will never get it. Don't even try it. Prince I will always miss and love U. | |
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I'd throw in a bit of jazz from The Vault album and definitely Family name. "Free URself, B the best that U can B, 3rd Apartment from the Sun, nothing left to fear" Prince Rogers Nelson - Forever in my Life - | |
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was listening to 'when the lights go down' from the vault today - that would fit in your playlist well - and I think everyone should hear 'the love we make' from emancipation | |
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I would take fury off of there and replace it with Colonized Mind or Endorphine Machine. The studio version is so flat. I'd also put wasted kisses on there as well. |
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99.9% of everything I say is strictly for my own entertainment | |
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I'm too busy making a mix tape... 
When The Lights Go Down is an eye opener for many, it doesn't sound like the stereotype many have of Prince. Some others...
It's About That Walk We Gon' Make It Funky Purple House Five Women Van Gogh Mellow Extraordinary I Wonder U Under The Cherry Moon Dark I forget which Ahdio Show but there's a segment that flows from The Question of U to an Instrumental with Prince calling out band members then he plays their parts, to Courtin' Time (really good musicianship throughout with humor thrown in) Beggin' Woman Blues Old Friends 4 Sale Northside Can I Play With U?
Maybe this guy might be convinced, but you'll probably get a grudging respect at most is my guess. He sounds like a tough sell.
"So fierce U look 2night, the brightest star pales 2 Ur sex..." | |
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I wanna know how your boss reacted to the Prince mix! Since he thought Prince was very suspect.
Hopefully you will not have him traumatized. Prince is not easy for a lot of people.
Sure Prince sounds like B.B. King! I don't even know why this is cracking me up so much. [Edited 9/8/12 16:25pm] Prince I will always miss and love U. | |
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How about this 9 track playlist: 1. I Rock Therefore I am 2. Somebody's Somebody 3. Diamonds and Pearls 4. Mr. Goodnight 5. Vavoom 6. The Rainbow Children 7. Annastesia 8. I Love U In Me 9. Crystal Ball
There's no way he'll think suspect after listening straight through! | |
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the point is to convert this guy to a Prince fan, though. right?
yikes. that's got to be one of the most random and off-putting playlists of Prince's music I've ever seen, despite the very high quality of a few of the tracks. [Edited 9/10/12 8:17am] | |
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