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Thread started 03/21/14 7:48am

natew1977

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What Prince song does the beginning of Daley's song "Be" sound like???

Can some one save me from my insanity and help me with this question? The beginning of Daley's song "Be" off his new debut LP starts with the lyric:

Meet me at the station

We can take a taxi home, maybe.

Its driving me crazy. I swear the way he delivers that lyric totally sounds like a part of a Prince song but I can't seem to remember which one it would be. Please help or at least declare me insane.

Thanks!

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Reply #1 posted 03/21/14 7:53am

natew1977

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Here's the video for Daley's song.

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Reply #2 posted 03/21/14 7:56am

KeithyT

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I just listened to the iTunes preview but unfortunately it did not have that part.

To me the song structure and vibe reminded me of If I Was Ur Girlfriend (reminded only folks before, anyone gets all precious about comparing this to such a Prince classic wink )

Could it be that?

Just somewhere in the middle,
Not too good and not too bad.
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Reply #3 posted 03/21/14 8:04am

KeithyT

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Listening again it sounds a bit like Reflection.

"I don't know, I was just thinking about, my mother..."
Just somewhere in the middle,
Not too good and not too bad.
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Reply #4 posted 03/21/14 8:08am

SchlomoThaHomo

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Underneath The Cream?

"That's when stars collide. When there's space for what u want, and ur heart is open wide."
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Reply #5 posted 03/21/14 10:36am

steakfinger

100% Reflection.

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Reply #6 posted 03/21/14 11:15am

novabrkr

Yeah, "Reflection".

I wouldn't be surprised if the song's melody and phrasing was even knowingly taken from the Prince song (which could qualify this song a "rip-off"). Sometimes it happens "unconsciously", without the artist / songwriter realizing it, of course.

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Reply #7 posted 03/21/14 1:15pm

natew1977

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yeah it was defintely Refelction! thanks

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Reply #8 posted 03/23/14 9:23am

sulls

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The snare sounds like 'Kiss"

"I like to watch."
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Reply #9 posted 03/25/14 8:43pm

khemseraph
Condition of the heart
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Reply #10 posted 03/27/14 3:18am

nikoaleczander

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Reflection's the no-brainer, but it also sounds like "Here On Earth", from One Nite Alone (piano & voice). Daley's dope fro !

[Edited 3/27/14 4:06am]

"Every chapter matters..."
~ Maselpmis
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Reply #11 posted 03/31/14 8:08am

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nikoaleczander said:

Reflection's the no-brainer, but it also sounds like "Here On Earth", from One Nite Alone (piano & voice). Daley's dope fro !

[Edited 3/27/14 4:06am]

Daley's super dope! Im poppin some pain killers and taking my busted up arm and my lady to see his live show Wednesday. Can't wait!

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