Madonna is the only logical choice really. And anything has got to be better than Gaga's Angie Bowie tribute. | |
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One word: ratings. Only Prince fans would tune in to see one of his bands, though they could function as a house-band (and who gets final say in that? Remember, the Revolution hasn't been his band for three decades, 3rdEyeGirl could get the invite). These awards shows are going to welcome big stars who are associated with Prince, big stars who Prince influenced, and big stars who are entirely unrelated but nice to have there so the sponsors can hock whatever they're hocking. That said, the ideal situation is to have an R&B legend (ie. Stevie Wonder or Chaka Khan), a contemporary (ie. Springsteen or Madonna), a shredder (ie. Lenny Kravitz or Carlos Santana), musicians who worked with Prince, and a smattering of superstars who worshipped Prince (so, yes, Beyonce, because people will tune in for that; she's one of the biggest acts in the world right now and her making tributes to Prince while riding the wave of critical acclaim for Lemonade is probably bringing Prince's music to a new fanbase). There are probably a whole bunch of these coming and a lot of artists from whom to pick and choose. But Morris Day, Sheila E. and the Revolution alone? We would tune in for that, but would America's teenage, product-purchasing population? In any event the whole thing will be so manufactured I would only watch if someone of Stevie's caliber were involved. | |
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Also, not another rendition of "Purple Rain." Those lyrics were meant for Prince to sing and it's getting tired. A Prince-associated supergroup would be nice, but I doubt we could agree on a lineup so who knows what the producers would put together. | |
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It'd be a great tribute by Madonna, if Love Song finally got a single release. There's just got to be a classic 80s-era extended version of that song. I'm certain Prince would have created a long version for a possible maxi-single, and it's been gathering dust someplace. | |
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mtlfan said: Also, not another rendition of "Purple Rain." Those lyrics were meant for Prince to sing and it's getting tired. A Prince-associated supergroup would be nice, but I doubt we could agree on a lineup so who knows what the producers would put together. Stevie Wonder would be perfect but not sure he could make it thru without breaking down. I know y'all aren't find of Beyonce but prince actually liked her. | |
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Yeah, Prince jammed with Beyonce. I imagine her listening to "P Control" and taking notes. I changed my mind though: this tribute should obviously involve Gene Simmons, Sinead O'Connor and Justin Bieber. | |
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When you think about it, the whole thing is so morbid and tasteless. Yes, Bowie influenced Gaga, but she was also recruited because she's one of the "biggest" acts they could find, certainly a sexier sell than Brian Eno. So a Prince tribute is partially just that - a tribute - and partially a spectacle to orient commercials around, and the producers will be mindful of that when selecting artists that appeal to a crossover demographic so they can sell cars and shampoo. | |
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mtlfan said: So a Prince tribute is partially just that - a tribute - and partially a spectacle to orient commercials around, and the producers will be mindful of that when selecting artists that appeal to a crossover demographic so they can sell cars and shampoo. Madonna was one of the 80s holy trinity, of she, Prince and Michael Jackson. If they wanted more crossover appeal, they'd have picked a younger more currently popular act. You know, they could have chosen to have Adele wailing Nothing Compares 2 U (which would be right up her alley). | |
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You had me in the palm of your hand until...right there! I knew from the start that I loved you with all my heart. | |
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Madonna is a good choice, Sheila E., and other former band members, etc, backing her up..The Millenials can sit still for 10 minutes without their usual shallow icons [Edited 5/11/16 13:54pm] "Almost all art is trying to become an anaesthetic and at the same time a healing session drawing up the magical electrics.” | |
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GirlBrother said: mtlfan said: So a Prince tribute is partially just that - a tribute - and partially a spectacle to orient commercials around, and the producers will be mindful of that when selecting artists that appeal to a crossover demographic so they can sell cars and shampoo. Madonna was one of the 80s holy trinity, of she, Prince and Michael Jackson. If they wanted more crossover appeal, they'd have picked a younger more currently popular act. You know, they could have chosen to have Adele wailing Nothing Compares 2 U (which would be right up her alley). Indeed, all 3-- Madonna, Prince and MJ were all born in 1958. Never thought Madonna would outlive them both. "Just like the sun, the Rainbow Children rise."
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rainbowchild said: GirlBrother said: Madonna was one of the 80s holy trinity, of she, Prince and Michael Jackson. If they wanted more crossover appeal, they'd have picked a younger more currently popular act. You know, they could have chosen to have Adele wailing Nothing Compares 2 U (which would be right up her alley). Oooooohhh Adele!!! Indeed, all 3-- Madonna, Prince and MJ were all born in 1958. Never thought Madonna would outlive them both. | |
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mtlfan said: Yeah, Prince jammed with Beyonce. I imagine her listening to "P Control" and taking notes. I changed my mind though: this tribute should obviously involve Gene Simmons, Sinead O'Connor and Justin Bieber. Hahahahaha!!!! That was too good! | |
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I guess...maybe Miguel, Chris Brown..Robin Thicke, Lenny K. | |
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There will definitely be plenty tributes to Prince at the BB awards. I know Madonna is doing one, and I'm sure plenty of others are too. | |
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Mkilpatrick74 said: rainbowchild said: Oooooohhh Adele!!! Indeed, all 3-- Madonna, Prince and MJ were all born in 195i8. Never thought Madonna would outlive them both. Why not? Women live longer than men..and she obviously has lived a clean life for a very long time, since before she was famous even..Too bad she is the least talented of the "Trinity" "Almost all art is trying to become an anaesthetic and at the same time a healing session drawing up the magical electrics.” | |
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RachB65 said: Mkilpatrick74 said: Why not? Women live longer than men..and she obviously has lived a clean life for a very long time, since before she was famous even..Too bad she is the least talented of the "Trinity" I was hoping to see all 3 of them to live a long life and not see MJ and Prince die tragically in their 50s. "Just like the sun, the Rainbow Children rise."
"We had fun, didn't we?" -Prince (1958-2016) 4ever in my life | |
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Same here. "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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Everyone loves spectacular disasters. Titanic. The Impossible. Twister. Graffiti Bridge. . Set those DVRs for an epic disaster -- the Billboard Awards on May 22. | |
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Madonna? really...
The greatest live performer of our times was is and always will be Prince.
Remember there is only one destination and that place is U All of it. Everything. Is U. | |
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I knew from the start that I loved you with all my heart. | |
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I can live with Madonna considering she collaborated with Prince and respects him as an artist and is now an elder stateswoman in pop, though I think Prince would prefer Stevie's involvement (maybe they'll wheel him out from behind a curtain like they did when he played "Wild Wild West" with Will Smith). Mads just has a way of making everything about her, so we'll see. And at least the whole affair will be a five minute respite from hearing "Skyfall." | |
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" don’t really care so much what people say about me because it is a reflection of who they r." | |
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well,at least it won't be the overrated,overexposed Beyoncé Madonna is a perfect choice | |
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MendesCity said: Perfect choice. She's the only lasting peer of that commerical stature and influence from the '80s this just made me incredibly sad. but yes - she could do him justice with love song, HIS recorded vocals and maybe let the intro be act of contrition - his recorded guitar, because no one else can do it. | |
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St. Vincent would be a prime choice. Her performance and guitar playing drips with Princefluence ... I saw her live and was like DAMN she can play. Check her out if you don't know her. Rattlesnake is great. Surprise, surprise.
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You forgot Springsteen. He was in there too. Those were the big four, although I guess could argue he was more rock and the others were more "pop" but we know Prince should not be confined to any one genre. | |
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Well if we bring Bruce in we have to bring Phil Collins in then another act then another one | |
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