To be fair she has not heard many Prince songs. She doesn't like his screams (e.g in Kiss) or his falsetto.

So can anyone here recommend some Prince songs that really show of his vocals/singing voice that doesn't have the above. She probably prefers old school singing as one of her favourite artists is Lionel Richie

maceoparker007 said:

To be fair she has not heard many Prince songs. She doesn't like his screams (e.g in Kiss) or his falsetto.

So can anyone here recommend some Prince songs that really show of his vocals/singing voice that doesn't have the above. She probably prefers old school singing as one of her favourite artists is Lionel Richie

Man.... what are you doing trying to persuade someone about soul and funk when she's listening to LIONEL RITCHIE??


That's like comparing George Clinton and John "Legend"

....smh....

Yeah, I don't see a way home from this. She loves Lionel Richie, but hates Prince. Some people just have bad taste. It's kind of charming. Focus on all her other amazing attributes, because I don't think you can save her.

maceoparker007 said:

To be fair she has not heard many Prince songs. She doesn't like his screams (e.g in Kiss) or his falsetto.

So can anyone here recommend some Prince songs that really show of his vocals/singing voice that doesn't have the above. She probably prefers old school singing as one of her favourite artists is Lionel Richie

Your girlfriend says he isn't a good singer and then ignores the many examples of his good singing? WTF?

"Oh noez, that good singing doesn't count!"

I mean no disrespect whatsoever to Miss maceoparker007 btw

2045RadicalMattZ said:

maceoparker007 said:

To be fair she has not heard many Prince songs. She doesn't like his screams (e.g in Kiss) or his falsetto.

So can anyone here recommend some Prince songs that really show of his vocals/singing voice that doesn't have the above. She probably prefers old school singing as one of her favourite artists is Lionel Richie

Man.... what are you doing trying to persuade someone about soul and funk when she's listening to LIONEL RITCHIE??


That's like comparing George Clinton and John "Legend"

....smh....

HAHA...my mission is to find a Prince song she likes vocally. To be fair Prince'ss earlier albums might just please her, 'For You' have some great acapella vocals...and most tracks are fairly pleasing and tame. Although 'I'm Yours' might bit too much to her when it gets to the funky bits...what you reckon ?

Your girlfriend isn't looking for you to get defensive or respond with reason/logic; she is - however subconsciously - trying to sniff out weakness. She wants to make sure you keep your composure, maintain that Prince is awesome, and blow her off with a "Pfft." That's all this argument she's making deserves anyway. Play Prince all the time around her. Don't go looking for the ultimate Prince vocal. Play whatever Prince you love, no matter how far out. "Scarlet Pussy" should do the trick.

Had a girlfriend of two years who, when we were close to breaking up, threw a tantrum and told me "Prince isn't good, he isn't funny, he's just stupid." Last year at this time all her favourite celebrities were paying Prince tribute. And years after we broke up, I saw her adding likes to facebook posts about Prince. Found myself a girlfriend who loved Prince and caught the Welcome 2 America tour with her.

Game: blouses.

mtlfan said:

Your girlfriend isn't looking for you to get defensive or respond with reason/logic; she is - however subconsciously - trying to sniff out weakness. She wants to make sure you keep your composure, maintain that Prince is awesome, and blow her off with a "Pfft." That's all this argument she's making deserves anyway. Play Prince all the time around her. Don't go looking for the ultimate Prince vocal. Play whatever Prince you love, no matter how far out. "Scarlet Pussy" should do the trick.

Had a girlfriend of two years who, when we were close to breaking up, threw a tantrum and told me "Prince isn't good, he isn't funny, he's just stupid." Last year at this time all her favourite celebrities were paying Prince tribute. And years after we broke up, I saw her adding likes to facebook posts about Prince. Found myself a girlfriend who loved Prince and caught the Welcome 2 America tour with her.

Game: blouses.

True that. I guess I will just keep playing Prince tracks. I think she really loves it really and likes to see me get excited by his music.

Spare yourself the agony.

Dump her. Now.

2045RadicalMattZ said:

maceoparker007 said:

To be fair she has not heard many Prince songs. She doesn't like his screams (e.g in Kiss) or his falsetto.

So can anyone here recommend some Prince songs that really show of his vocals/singing voice that doesn't have the above. She probably prefers old school singing as one of her favourite artists is Lionel Richie

Man.... what are you doing trying to persuade someone about soul and funk when she's listening to LIONEL RITCHIE??


That's like comparing George Clinton and John "Legend"

....smh....

"Outrageous!!" i liked Lionel, but come on.... that's just plain silly!

bobgeorge77 said:

2045RadicalMattZ said:

Man.... what are you doing trying to persuade someone about soul and funk when she's listening to LIONEL RITCHIE??


That's like comparing George Clinton and John "Legend"

....smh....

"Outrageous!!" i liked Lionel, but come on.... that's just plain silly!

DAMN RIGHT....

yea just dont bother, i went to see Richie this year, and its the same people who love Take That, middle aged mums who love slick safe acts talking about love. It was a fun concert but he could have done that show in his sleep.

maceoparker007 said:

Sounds like your girlfriend is broken, you may need a new one!

who's your girlfriend?... Rick James?...

In all the many many hours of live footage of Prince I've seen, plus live shows I've been to, I never once heard the man sing a bump note, never once out of tune.

IMO his voice is his most over looked quality ... he was an amazing singer!

TheEnglishGent said:

Sounds like your girlfriend is broken, you may need a new one!

Keep trying..eventually she'll be under the Prince spell..if not..dump her!

paradise000 said:

TheEnglishGent said:

Sounds like your girlfriend is broken, you may need a new one!

^^^^^THIS^^^^^

But technically, she does have a P connection by liking Lionel Ritchie cuz his adopted daughter, Nicole, is biologically SheilaE's neice, sooo...

If your girlfriend can accept that fact of 6 degrees of purpleness there might be hope for her yet...Otherwise, run away hard and fast before you fall in love, marry, and have children with her...and we all know what Tricky says about that in UTCM..."Don't beleive me? Follow a stupid person home..."

Just sayin

Let her listen to Dreaming About U and Damn U if she still doesn't think he can sing. Dump her ass!

About 100 years ago, when I was approximately 16, I had a boyfriend who listened to Yes and Tangerine Dream all the time. I didn't dig it. But after spending a whole summer hanging out in his bedroom with him, it had grown on me. Just keep playing Prince. She'll learn to love him. After all, as the man himself said: there's joy in repetition. That's an idea, while she's asleep just play that chorus to her over and over and over and over. And in the morning she might wake up and say, hey, I LOVE PRINCE!

Leslita said:

About 100 years ago, when I was approximately 16, I had a boyfriend who listened to Yes and Tangerine Dream all the time. I didn't dig it. But after spending a whole summer hanging out in his bedroom with him, it had grown on me. Just keep playing Prince. She'll learn to love him. After all, as the man himself said: there's joy in repetition. That's an idea, while she's asleep just play that chorus to her over and over and over and over. And in the morning she might wake up and say, hey, I LOVE PRINCE!

Hypnoparadise.

maceoparker007 said:

Play 'Pink Cashmere' for your girlfriend and she will change her mind.

His vocals are extraordinary in that song.

Let us know how it went

maceoparker007 said:

maceoparker007 said:

Some people like things that are different to what you like. And that's okay.

bluegangsta said:

Some people like things that are different to what you like. And that's okay.

This. Trying to force her to like Prince is unlikely to go well for you. Let it go man. Let it go.

Dump her!!!!.... I'm just kidding. You mentioned old school and Mr Richie... hmmm, how about you play Extralovable or Clouds? Those two jams have an "old school" feel. Too bad she didn't see him live. That would make her take notice. Seriously!