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Thread started 08/12/15 2:55pm

bigbrother

Rolling Stones influence?

When Prince's influences are discussed, we usually hear about James Brown, Hendrix, Santana, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, etc but there is little mention of the Rolling Stones. During his seminal Dirty Mind period and tour, I think there was a noticeable RS/Mick Jagger influence in his stage presence, dancing and sound. Listening to 'Miss You' and 'Angie', some of the themes seem reflected in his lyrics then and later as well. Perhaps that's why he caught the eye of Mick Jagger back in the day before his opening for them. Any thoughts or examples of Stones' influence?

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Reply #1 posted 08/12/15 3:33pm

RJOrion

definitely...the song Uptown has a similar rhythmic vibe as "Miss You"...and video of P during his second lp, show him strutting and prancing about the stage with very similar mannerisms and gestures as Mick Jaegger...
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Reply #2 posted 08/12/15 3:35pm

RJOrion

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Reply #3 posted 08/12/15 3:44pm

Aerogram

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I totally agree its an underrated influence on his music and his early persona. It doesn't stand out as much because Prince once again incorporated it among many other influences, and that's what made Prince "Prince".

Always get a kick out of listening to his version of Honky Tonk Woman. I always imagined he didn't want to channel the Stones too often because of Keith Richards, a great guitarist but a major asshole.

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Reply #4 posted 08/12/15 4:21pm

Aprilflower

Yes, there is a RS/Mick Jagger influence...just watch the "I Wanna Be Your Lover" video. Also, Prince has let it be known he digs the Stones...

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Reply #5 posted 08/12/15 5:04pm

thisisreece

Yes, very present in the DM era. Prince was apparently described as the successor of Stevie, Jimi and Mick Jagger before his first London show if I'm remembering correctly, from one the magazines (Q or Mojo) from last year.

Uptown, Sister and Party Up always reminded me of the Stones. I think of Shattered when I listen to Party Up, though that's probably just because of the lyric 'party up'. His persona and stage presence was very Jaggerish around time as well.

And obviously, Prince is a fan, he's covered them a lot.

Love the Stones - love when Prince is Stones-ish.

Hundalasiliah!
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Reply #6 posted 08/12/15 5:06pm

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But, of course, you have to look at who influenced the Stones...

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato

https://youtu.be/CVwv9LZMah0
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Reply #7 posted 08/12/15 5:59pm

RJOrion

purplethunder3121 said:

But, of course, you have to look at who influenced the Stones...



yep...Little Richard Penniman...
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Reply #8 posted 08/13/15 1:18am

NorthC

RJOrion said:

purplethunder3121 said:

But, of course, you have to look at who influenced the Stones...



yep...Little Richard Penniman...

And they took their very name from a Muddy Waters song. You don't hear a lot of blues in Prince's music, but for the sexy/rebellious image, he surely looked Mick & Keith. Just a shame that Stones fans in 81 didn't get it...
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Reply #9 posted 08/13/15 1:35am

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Aerogram said:

I always imagined he didn't want to channel the Stones too often because of Keith Richards, a great guitarist but a major asshole.

Turns out they have a great deal in common.

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Reply #10 posted 08/13/15 12:44pm

namepeace

Sure there is. There's a reason the Stones had him open for them.

I always thought he could bring down the house with "Emotional Rescue." I know he loves "Miss You," but he was born to cover that song (has he?).

Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016

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Reply #11 posted 08/13/15 4:59pm

bobzilla77

If you listen to the Undercover album, you can tell the influence is mutual. Not only are they using some of his drum machine-generated beats, it was noted at the time for being their horniest album in some time. Jagger singing about "feel the hot cum drippin down your leg" and stuff like that.

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Reply #12 posted 08/14/15 3:28pm

NorthC

Robert Johnson talked about "you can squeeze my lemon til the juice runs down my leg" in the 1930s, so that's nothing new...
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Reply #13 posted 08/15/15 9:27pm

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I've been saying this for years. I think Prince was heavily influenced by Mick Jagger and to a little lesser extent, the Rolling Stones(as a whole). I look at some of Prince's pre 1999 Performances(especially the American Bandstand and Saturday Night Live one's), and see Mick Jagger all over them. My personal opinion is that Prince didn't really come into his own(as a front man) until around Controversy. By 1999 though, he had turned into a monster. And by Purple Rain, forget it, he was the best around(imo).

Rest in Peace Bettie Boo. See u soon.
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Reply #14 posted 08/17/15 5:47am

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Has he covered any other Stones songs besides Honky Tonk Women and Miss You? I wonder if he and Ron Wood ever recorded together? I'd like to hear that. The bigger question here is who has the better falsetto, Mick or Prince?

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Reply #15 posted 08/17/15 6:33am

Guitarhero

kenkamken said:

Has he covered any other Stones songs besides Honky Tonk Women and Miss You? I wonder if he and Ron Wood ever recorded together? I'd like to hear that. The bigger question here is who has the better falsetto, Mick or Prince? eek

Yes right , Prince of course.

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Reply #16 posted 08/17/15 7:07am

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Guitarhero said:



kenkamken said:


Has he covered any other Stones songs besides Honky Tonk Women and Miss You? I wonder if he and Ron Wood ever recorded together? I'd like to hear that. The bigger question here is who has the better falsetto, Mick or Prince? eek

Yes right , Prince of course.



I'm not so sure about that, taste a listen to Heaven, Fool To Cry, or the above mentioned Miss You

Mick definitely has a mellifluous falsetto.

Oh, and definitely can't forget Waiting On A Friend
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Reply #17 posted 08/17/15 7:09am

NorthC

kenkamken said:

Has he covered any other Stones songs besides Honky Tonk Women and Miss You? I wonder if he and Ron Wood ever recorded together? I'd like to hear that. The bigger question here is who has the better falsetto, Mick or Prince?

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1. Not that I know of.
2. No.
3. Mick has a pretty sweet falsetto, but no, in this category, Prince is the winner.
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Reply #18 posted 08/17/15 5:31pm

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I'd be very surprised if the answer was no, especially after his raunchy and bluesy cover of Honky Tonk Women.

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Reply #19 posted 08/17/15 7:42pm

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NorthC said:

kenkamken said:
Has he covered any other Stones songs besides Honky Tonk Women and Miss You? I wonder if he and Ron Wood ever recorded together? I'd like to hear that. The bigger question here is who has the better falsetto, Mick or Prince? eek
1. Not that I know of. 2. No. 3. Mick has a pretty sweet falsetto, but no, in this category, Prince is the winner.

He did cover Start me up duribng his Las Vegas residency its recirded

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