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Reply #30 posted 03/22/15 6:36pm

datdude

i think some people are co-mingling LIVE covers with RECORDED ones. For me, "Another Love" is number one with a bullet. Will have to think of which others would make what would be a pretty short list. Right now only Crimson and Clover comes to mind. The Stylistics joints were just "ok" to me.

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Reply #31 posted 03/22/15 8:56pm

Askani

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jasminejoey said:

Askani said:



really?

Yes. "Complete utter horseshit" is a pretty harsh criticism, no? I'm curious to know why the OP feels so strongly about it.



Because it's complete utter horseshit.

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Reply #32 posted 03/22/15 9:04pm

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Askani said:

jasminejoey said:

Yes. "Complete utter horseshit" is a pretty harsh criticism, no? I'm curious to know why the OP feels so strongly about it.



Because it's complete utter horseshit.

Thanks, jackass.

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Reply #33 posted 03/22/15 9:23pm

fusk

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YES, MANY TIMES. It must suck not to be able to appreciate the greatness of A Case of You, Honky Tonk Woman, Whole Lotta Love, One of Us, Crimson and Clover, AnotherLove, etc. i'm pretty sure Joni liked his version so I'll think I'll go with her expertise rather than yours.

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go with your own expertise. Using someone else's opinion to justify your opinion and discredit a third person's opinion is ridiculous.

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Seems like the kind of people who quote the "experts of taste" to justify themselves are also the kind of people who get too sensitive when they read opinions that differ from their own. It's personal taste in music. It does not matter at all. Other people's opinions definitely do not matter.

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Reply #34 posted 03/23/15 3:04am

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fusk said:

Aerogram said:

YES, MANY TIMES. It must suck not to be able to appreciate the greatness of A Case of You, Honky Tonk Woman, Whole Lotta Love, One of Us, Crimson and Clover, AnotherLove, etc. i'm pretty sure Joni liked his version so I'll think I'll go with her expertise rather than yours.

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go with your own expertise. Using someone else's opinion to justify your opinion and discredit a third person's opinion is ridiculous.

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Seems like the kind of people who quote the "experts of taste" to justify themselves are also the kind of people who get too sensitive when they read opinions that differ from their own. It's personal taste in music. It does not matter at all. Other people's opinions definitely do not matter.

I don't absolutely need validation of my opinions, trust me when I say that, but it's also stupid (and a genuine character flaw) to go through life only considering your own opinions. None of us always have all the answers, a fact quite a few denizens of the Org seem to forget. For sure, the opinion of the originator of something will have more weight than the opinion of some random poster wishing to make absolute statements.

Too many times, people come here to state their opinion as an absolute fact, as if they had gotten to the bottom of this thing for the benefit of all. Who said their specific sensibilities are the end all and be all? Narcissistic people do this all the time.

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Reply #35 posted 03/23/15 3:10am

jaawwnn

I like Get On Up, although it wasn't released.

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Reply #36 posted 03/23/15 3:19am

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TonyVanDam said:



avasdad said:


I am thinking of all the song Prince has covered over the years (on record) and I have to say NONE of them were any good...



I cant make you love me - simply horrible


la la la means i love u = corny


betcha by golly wow - awful


everyday is a winding road - is complete utter horse shit




rolleyes no no no!



I know that everyone is entitled to their own opinions and all, but THAT^ the biggest bullshit that I ever readied. Anyone that didn't like Prince's excellent cover of those Philly soul classics has absolutely no respect for soul music at all.

i like betcha but really don't like la la la. So relieved I have at least some respect for soul music. Phew!
RIP sad
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Reply #37 posted 03/23/15 9:46am

fusk

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fusk said:

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go with your own expertise. Using someone else's opinion to justify your opinion and discredit a third person's opinion is ridiculous.

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Seems like the kind of people who quote the "experts of taste" to justify themselves are also the kind of people who get too sensitive when they read opinions that differ from their own. It's personal taste in music. It does not matter at all. Other people's opinions definitely do not matter.

I don't absolutely need validation of my opinions, trust me when I say that, but it's also stupid (and a genuine character flaw) to go through life only considering your own opinions. None of us always have all the answers, a fact quite a few denizens of the Org seem to forget. For sure, the opinion of the originator of something will have more weight than the opinion of some random poster wishing to make absolute statements.

Too many times, people come here to state their opinion as an absolute fact, as if they had gotten to the bottom of this thing for the benefit of all. Who said their specific sensibilities are the end all and be all? Narcissistic people do this all the time.

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very, very true. Sorry, I was in a combative mood last night because of some work-related nonsense.

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Reply #38 posted 03/23/15 10:13am

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avasdad said:

I am thinking of all the song Prince has covered over the years (on record) and I have to say NONE of them were any good...

I cant make you love me - simply horrible

la la la means i love u = corny

betcha by golly wow - awful

everyday is a winding road - is complete utter horse shit

Would it humiliate u to just say u don't like them instead of making nonsensical statements?

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Reply #39 posted 03/23/15 10:17am

BEAUGARDE

I Can't Make U Love Me is the joint!!!! It has been covered quite a few times & to me P's is by far the best. He did to it what Whitney did to I Will Always Love You.

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Reply #40 posted 03/23/15 10:34am

2freaky4church
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Cream a good cop of Bang A Gong. hehe

All you others say Hell Yea!! woot!
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Reply #41 posted 03/23/15 10:45am

TheGoldStandar
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Some days I funk the funk out to "Every Day Is A Winding Road" geek bananadance

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Purple House is damn near perfection.

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Reply #42 posted 03/23/15 11:20am

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Definitely When Will We B Paid.

Wish there was a released studio version of Motherless Child ala Septimo '99.
"Had to get off the boat so I could walk on water..."
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Reply #43 posted 03/23/15 11:24am

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BlackCandle said:

Definitely When Will We B Paid.

Prince's version CRUSHES the original.

FOOLS multiply when WISE Men & Women are silent.
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Reply #44 posted 03/23/15 3:11pm

avasdad

databank said:

avasdad said:

I am thinking of all the song Prince has covered over the years (on record) and I have to say NONE of them were any good...

I cant make you love me - simply horrible

la la la means i love u = corny

betcha by golly wow - awful

everyday is a winding road - is complete utter horse shit

Would it humiliate u to just say u don't like them instead of making nonsensical statements?

ummmm.....no....i like making nonsensical statements...its part of my charm.

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Reply #45 posted 03/23/15 3:37pm

avasdad

databank said:

avasdad said:

I am thinking of all the song Prince has covered over the years (on record) and I have to say NONE of them were any good...

I cant make you love me - simply horrible

la la la means i love u = corny

betcha by golly wow - awful

everyday is a winding road - is complete utter horse shit

Would it humiliate u to just say u don't like them instead of making nonsensical statements?

ummmm.....no....i like making nonsensical statements...its part of my charm.

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Reply #46 posted 03/24/15 7:12pm

alandail

avasdad said:

I am thinking of all the song Prince has covered over the years (on record) and I have to say NONE of them were any good...

I cant make you love me - simply horrible

la la la means i love u = corny

betcha by golly wow - awful

everyday is a winding road - is complete utter horse shit

You've heard Purple House, right?

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Reply #47 posted 03/24/15 7:55pm

Aerogram

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Graycap23 said:

BlackCandle said:

Definitely When Will We B Paid.

Prince's version CRUSHES the original.

I love the Staples' version, I don't think it's "crushed" by his version at all, though I love his as well.

It's just a different vibe, theirs is poignant coming at a time where inequalities were more stark, it's lyrically more relevant. Prince's version is partly about his situation as an artist, which he links to the historical inequality. It's also paying homage to the Staples.

I didn't think much of their version when I first heard it (after hearing his) but now it's one of those songs I enjoy in two styles, each is compelling, just differently.

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Reply #48 posted 03/26/15 4:02am

Thibaut

motherless child

one of us

another love

when will we b paid

crimson & clover

do yourself a favor

[Edited 3/26/15 4:07am]

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Reply #49 posted 03/26/15 7:51am

Rightly

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A double album of covers without segues.
Would be fabulous.
small circles, big wheels!
I've got a pretty firm grip on the obvious!
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Reply #50 posted 03/26/15 8:38am

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Aerogram said:

Graycap23 said:

Prince's version CRUSHES the original.

I love the Staples' version, I don't think it's "crushed" by his version at all, though I love his as well.

It's just a different vibe, theirs is poignant coming at a time where inequalities were more stark, it's lyrically more relevant. Prince's version is partly about his situation as an artist, which he links to the historical inequality. It's also paying homage to the Staples.

I didn't think much of their version when I first heard it (after hearing his) but now it's one of those songs I enjoy in two styles, each is compelling, just differently.

There is no comparison if u ask me:

FOOLS multiply when WISE Men & Women are silent.
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Reply #51 posted 03/27/15 12:05am

Rebeljuice

Another Love
Crimson & Clover
A Case of U
One of Us
When will we be paid

Everyday is a Winding Road is what a dog would shit out after eating horse shit. biggrin

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Reply #52 posted 03/27/15 1:01am

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I love Everyday Is A Winding Road. I really don't get why it gets ragged on so much. Makes me wanna dance!

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Reply #53 posted 03/27/15 1:56am

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I can't make you love me - in my opinion is outstanding

Generally I would say your reaction to a cover song by any artist depends on; A) how much affection you hold for the original and B) whether you actually even know the original.

IMHO "I Can't Make You Love Me" by Prince is in fact superior to Bonnie Raitt's version BUT the later George Michael version is the definitive version and way better than Prince's (and I am a massive Prince fan - obviously).

'I loved him then, I love him now and will love him eternally. He's with our son now.' Mayte 21st April 2016 = the saddest quote I have ever read! RIP Prince and thanks for everything.
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Reply #54 posted 03/27/15 2:45am

thisisreece

Everyone's forgetting (myself included) Honky Tonk Woman! Surely one of his best covers.

Hundalasiliah!
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Reply #55 posted 03/27/15 3:18am

leecaldon

La La La

When Will We B Paid?

A Case of U

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Reply #56 posted 03/27/15 9:34am

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1. Red House (Purple House) 2. When Will We Be Paid. 3. A Case of You
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Reply #57 posted 03/27/15 6:49pm

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In order of my preference:

1) Crimson & Clover

2) A Case of You

3) Another Love

4) Along the Watchtower/Best of You

5) Everyday is a winding road

Change it one more time..
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Reply #58 posted 03/27/15 7:14pm

Aerogram

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Graycap23 said:

Aerogram said:

I love the Staples' version, I don't think it's "crushed" by his version at all, though I love his as well.

It's just a different vibe, theirs is poignant coming at a time where inequalities were more stark, it's lyrically more relevant. Prince's version is partly about his situation as an artist, which he links to the historical inequality. It's also paying homage to the Staples.

I didn't think much of their version when I first heard it (after hearing his) but now it's one of those songs I enjoy in two styles, each is compelling, just differently.

There is no comparison if u ask me:

Both versions are great, the Staples is the reference as it should.

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Reply #59 posted 03/27/15 8:26pm

SoulAlive

avasdad said:

I cant make you love me - simply horrible

la la la means i love u = corny

betcha by golly wow - awful

I think the problem with these three covers is simply,the original versions are already great.There was no room for improvement.Nobody (not even Prince) should ever attempt to cover Philly soul classics by The Delfonics and the Stylistics! lol Furthermore,I think there are only a handful of artists who can remake a song and make it sound better than the original.Luther Vandross was a genuis at that but let's face it,Prince isn't.

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