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Atlanta Journal Review (I can't wait til 8/9/04) Prince proves that pop royalty still reigns
Sonia Murray - Staff Saturday, May 1, 2004 CONCERT REVIEW Prince, with surprise guest the Time. Friday night at Philips Arena; also appearing Aug. 9 at Philips. Tickets: $49.50-$77. www.ticketmaster.com. The verdict: Pop music at its absolute best. At the start of Friday evening, it was easy to feel discouraged about pop music royalty. Earlier in the day self-anointed King of Pop Michael Jackson appeared in --- rather than reigned over --- court, facing child abuse charges. One-time queen Madonna was nowhere to be found in the 200 listings on the Billboard pop charts. But the third member of that once-high grouping? He gave us reason to hope. Next week he'll debut in the No. 3 position on that Madonna-devoid chart, moving more units of his new CD "Musicology" in one week than his other CDs had in years. Days earlier he appeared on BET, MTV and VH1 simultaneously --- something no one else on that chart had done in recent memory. And he was out on his first arena tour in six years, and there wasn't an empty seat among the 19,000 in Philips Arena. Oh yeah, in the the words of one of the singer-songwriter-musician's uncharacteristically goofy tunes, his name is Prince. And he was funky. In fact, one would have to struggle to come up with a more wonderful celebration of pop music's possibilities. And this 45-year-old was just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a tribute that implies that this wonder's career is headed toward the finish line. Hardly. The only thing dusty --- or dare we say, orthopedic --- about Prince's stop here was the thick-soled shoes the usual high-heeled sex symbol was wearing. As promised, he opened this greatest-hits tour in such a whirl (with new number "Musicology") that by the second tune, 1984 hit single "Let's Go Crazy," the confetti pouring from the ceiling didn't feel unwarranted. The bare-bones stage in the middle of the venue gave fans the sense of having a seat at Prince's infamous Paisley Park studio in the middle of his nine-piece band's loosest, most heated jam session. From bits of Alicia Keys' R&B ballad "Fallin' " he quickly found funk staple "Let's Work," then "U Got The Look," which he recorded with Sheena Easton. (When's the last time you saw her name in a review?) The tune he penned for R&B firebrand Chaka Khan ("I Feel For You") segued into protege Shelia E.'s tunes "A Love Bizarre" and "The Glamorous Life" and then Atlanta rap duo OutKast's "The Way You Move." And alone with an acoustic guitar, he was at his most beautiful, playing "Little Red Corvette," "Adore," "Raspberry Beret" and Khan's "Sweet Thing." As many have heard by now, the man who appeared on the scene 26 years ago in briefs and a raincoat a la a flasher and rightly titled his X-rated third album "Dirty Mind," has put all of that profane sex talk behind him. That meant no "Sexy M.F.," "Gett Off" or "Darling Nikki." And the tunes that once brushed up against the blue line, like "D.M.S.R." were reworked so that "work your body like a whore" became "work your body like you want some more." And later, "strip right down to your underwear" became "shake that body to the morning light." That was the only thing that could have been considered off-putting in this otherwise stellar return. "Georgia," he declared early on in the two-hour set, "I don't know what y'all heard. But you're about to spend the best night of your life!" Amend that a bit to "best musical night," and it would be hard to differ. | |
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The show was awesome! I mean when the Time came out everyone went wild for that treat, it was like a party like no other. This was may first concert ever and will probably be the most memorable ever. The band was jammin, and Prince was just amazing. "The Question Of U" was one of the main highlights of the show, the gutair was sizzling along with Cream, LRC, Sweet Thing, and my fav funk jam Lets Work.
The funniest part to me was when he said he seriously wrote Cream in the mirror....lol But it was a awesome experience one I will never forget. My dad and me had the time of our lives  | |
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nuihc said: "Georgia," he declared early on in the two-hour set, "I don't know what y'all heard. But you're about to spend the best night of your life!"
Amen to that! That is how I felt at the Cleveland show. Prince put on a kick-ass performance once again.  RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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I'm gonna try and make it to the August 9th show I know you had a nice time like everyone else | |
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What part of the show did the Time come out?, and did they help play or just danced on stage? U,ME,WE!....2FUNKY! | |
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ELBOOGY said: What part of the show did the Time come out?, and did they help play or just danced on stage? Does any1 have 2 xtra tix 4 the July 30TH show at JOE LOUIS ARENA in DTROIT.If so leave me an org note pleeeeeze!U,ME,WE!....2FUNKY! | |
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ELBOOGY said: What part of the show did the Time come out?, and did they help play or just danced on stage?
+++++ they were the opening act. they came out right at 8:00pm and di a 45 minute set. prince came on about 9ish ------------------------------------------------
"babies, before this is over, we're all gonna be wearing gold plated diapers!" the bruce dickinson | |
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...so is the reviewer saying Prince didn't have on his high heels!!?? I would definitely like to see that! Love God and I shall 4ever Love u | |
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About the review. I agree with Michael Jackson, but I don't agree with Madonna not being the queen. So what if Madonna is currently not on the charts. Even if she isn't Madonna is still a respectable icon. She has earned hers just like Prince. Don't get me wrong they are definitely two different performers, but Madonna hasn't f**d her career up like MJ has. She is not in that category just like P isn't. She can be gone for 5 years and still be the stuff and they not call it a comeback. I give Madonna major props. | |
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medoc2003 said: ELBOOGY said: What part of the show did the Time come out?, and did they help play or just danced on stage?
+++++ they were the opening act. they came out right at 8:00pm and di a 45 minute set. prince came on about 9ish U,ME,WE!....2FUNKY! | |
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orthopedic lolololol " the embassy shut to keep the fools out " - as above, so below. | |
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nuihc said: Prince proves that pop royalty still reigns
Sonia Murray - Staff Saturday, May 1, 2004 CONCERT REVIEW Prince, with surprise guest the Time. Friday night at Philips Arena; also appearing Aug. 9 at Philips. Tickets: $49.50-$77. www.ticketmaster.com. The verdict: Pop music at its absolute best. At the start of Friday evening, it was easy to feel discouraged about pop music royalty. Earlier in the day self-anointed King of Pop Michael Jackson appeared in --- rather than reigned over --- court, facing child abuse charges. One-time queen Madonna was nowhere to be found in the 200 listings on the Billboard pop charts. But the third member of that once-high grouping? He gave us reason to hope. Next week he'll debut in the No. 3 position on that Madonna-devoid chart, moving more units of his new CD "Musicology" in one week than his other CDs had in years. Days earlier he appeared on BET, MTV and VH1 simultaneously --- something no one else on that chart had done in recent memory. And he was out on his first arena tour in six years, and there wasn't an empty seat among the 19,000 in Philips Arena. Oh yeah, in the the words of one of the singer-songwriter-musician's uncharacteristically goofy tunes, his name is Prince. And he was funky. In fact, one would have to struggle to come up with a more wonderful celebration of pop music's possibilities. And this 45-year-old was just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a tribute that implies that this wonder's career is headed toward the finish line. Hardly. The only thing dusty --- or dare we say, orthopedic --- about Prince's stop here was the thick-soled shoes the usual high-heeled sex symbol was wearing. As promised, he opened this greatest-hits tour in such a whirl (with new number "Musicology") that by the second tune, 1984 hit single "Let's Go Crazy," the confetti pouring from the ceiling didn't feel unwarranted. The bare-bones stage in the middle of the venue gave fans the sense of having a seat at Prince's infamous Paisley Park studio in the middle of his nine-piece band's loosest, most heated jam session. From bits of Alicia Keys' R&B ballad "Fallin' " he quickly found funk staple "Let's Work," then "U Got The Look," which he recorded with Sheena Easton. (When's the last time you saw her name in a review?) The tune he penned for R&B firebrand Chaka Khan ("I Feel For You") segued into protege Shelia E.'s tunes "A Love Bizarre" and "The Glamorous Life" and then Atlanta rap duo OutKast's "The Way You Move." And alone with an acoustic guitar, he was at his most beautiful, playing "Little Red Corvette," "Adore," "Raspberry Beret" and Khan's "Sweet Thing." As many have heard by now, the man who appeared on the scene 26 years ago in briefs and a raincoat a la a flasher and rightly titled his X-rated third album "Dirty Mind," has put all of that profane sex talk behind him. That meant no "Sexy M.F.," "Gett Off" or "Darling Nikki." And the tunes that once brushed up against the blue line, like "D.M.S.R." were reworked so that "work your body like a whore" became "work your body like you want some more." And later, "strip right down to your underwear" became "shake that body to the morning light." That was the only thing that could have been considered off-putting in this otherwise stellar return. "Georgia," he declared early on in the two-hour set, "I don't know what y'all heard. But you're about to spend the best night of your life!" Amend that a bit to "best musical night," and it would be hard to differ. | |
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nuihc said: Prince proves that pop royalty still reigns
[quote][u][b][img][/img]Sonia Murray - Staff Saturday, May 1, 2004 CONCERT REVIEW Prince, with surprise guest the Time. Friday night at Philips Arena; also appearing Aug. 9 at Philips. Tickets: $49.50-$77. www.ticketmaster.com. The verdict: Pop music at its absolute best. At the start of Friday evening, it was easy to feel discouraged about pop music royalty. Earlier in the day self-anointed King of Pop Michael Jackson appeared in --- rather than reigned over --- court, facing child abuse charges. One-time queen Madonna was nowhere to be found in the 200 listings on the Billboard pop charts. But the third member of that once-high grouping? He gave us reason to hope. Next week he'll debut in the No. 3 position on that Madonna-devoid chart, moving more units of his new CD "Musicology" in one week than his other CDs had in years. Days earlier he appeared on BET, MTV and VH1 simultaneously --- something no one else on that chart had done in recent memory. And he was out on his first arena tour in six years, and there wasn't an empty seat among the 19,000 in Philips Arena. Oh yeah, in the the words of one of the singer-songwriter-musician's uncharacteristically goofy tunes, his name is Prince. And he was funky. In fact, one would have to struggle to come up with a more wonderful celebration of pop music's possibilities. And this 45-year-old was just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a tribute that implies that this wonder's career is headed toward the finish line. Hardly. The only thing dusty --- or dare we say, orthopedic --- about Prince's stop here was the thick-soled shoes the usual high-heeled sex symbol was wearing. As promised, he opened this greatest-hits tour in such a whirl (with new number "Musicology") that by the second tune, 1984 hit single "Let's Go Crazy," the confetti pouring from the ceiling didn't feel unwarranted. The bare-bones stage in the middle of the venue gave fans the sense of having a seat at Prince's infamous Paisley Park studio in the middle of his nine-piece band's loosest, most heated jam session. From bits of Alicia Keys' R&B ballad "Fallin' " he quickly found funk staple "Let's Work," then "U Got The Look," which he recorded with Sheena Easton. (When's the last time you saw her name in a review?) The tune he penned for R&B firebrand Chaka Khan ("I Feel For You") segued into protege Shelia E.'s tunes "A Love Bizarre" and "The Glamorous Life" and then Atlanta rap duo OutKast's "The Way You Move." And alone with an acoustic guitar, he was at his most beautiful, playing "Little Red Corvette," "Adore," "Raspberry Beret" and Khan's "Sweet Thing." As many have heard by now, the man who appeared on the scene 26 years ago in briefs and a raincoat a la a flasher and rightly titled his X-rated third album "Dirty Mind," has put all of that profane sex talk behind him. That meant no "Sexy M.F.," "Gett Off" or "Darling Nikki." And the tunes that once brushed up against the blue line, like "D.M.S.R." were reworked so that "work your body like a whore" became "work your body like you want some more." And later, "strip right down to your underwear" became "shake that body to the morning light." That was the only thing that could have been considered off-putting in this otherwise stellar return. "Georgia," he declared early on in the two-hour set, "I don't know what y'all heard. But you're about to spend the best night of your life!" Amend that a bit to "best musical night," and it would be hard to differ. | |
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nuihc said: Prince proves that pop royalty still reigns
Sonia Murray - Staff Saturday, May 1, 2004 CONCERT REVIEW Prince, with surprise guest the Time. Friday night at Philips Arena; also appearing Aug. 9 at Philips. Tickets: $49.50-$77. www.ticketmaster.com. The verdict: Pop music at its absolute best. At the start of Friday evening, it was easy to feel discouraged about pop music royalty. Earlier in the day self-anointed King of Pop Michael Jackson appeared in --- rather than reigned over --- court, facing child abuse charges. One-time queen Madonna was nowhere to be found in the 200 listings on the Billboard pop charts. But the third member of that once-high grouping? He gave us reason to hope. Next week he'll debut in the No. 3 position on that Madonna-devoid chart, moving more units of his new CD "Musicology" in one week than his other CDs had in years. Days earlier he appeared on BET, MTV and VH1 simultaneously --- something no one else on that chart had done in recent memory. And he was out on his first arena tour in six years, and there wasn't an empty seat among the 19,000 in Philips Arena. Oh yeah, in the the words of one of the singer-songwriter-musician's uncharacteristically goofy tunes, his name is Prince. And he was funky. In fact, one would have to struggle to come up with a more wonderful celebration of pop music's possibilities. And this 45-year-old was just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a tribute that implies that this wonder's career is headed toward the finish line. Hardly. The only thing dusty --- or dare we say, orthopedic --- about Prince's stop here was the thick-soled shoes the usual high-heeled sex symbol was wearing. As promised, he opened this greatest-hits tour in such a whirl (with new number "Musicology") that by the second tune, 1984 hit single "Let's Go Crazy," the confetti pouring from the ceiling didn't feel unwarranted. The bare-bones stage in the middle of the venue gave fans the sense of having a seat at Prince's infamous Paisley Park studio in the middle of his nine-piece band's loosest, most heated jam session. From bits of Alicia Keys' R&B ballad "Fallin' " he quickly found funk staple "Let's Work," then "U Got The Look," which he recorded with Sheena Easton. (When's the last time you saw her name in a review?) The tune he penned for R&B firebrand Chaka Khan ("I Feel For You") segued into protege Shelia E.'s tunes "A Love Bizarre" and "The Glamorous Life" and then Atlanta rap duo OutKast's "The Way You Move." And alone with an acoustic guitar, he was at his most beautiful, playing "Little Red Corvette," "Adore," "Raspberry Beret" and Khan's "Sweet Thing." As many have heard by now, the man who appeared on the scene 26 years ago in briefs and a raincoat a la a flasher and rightly titled his X-rated third album "Dirty Mind," has put all of that profane sex talk behind him. That meant no "Sexy M.F.," "Gett Off" or "Darling Nikki." And the tunes that once brushed up against the blue line, like "D.M.S.R." were reworked so that "work your body like a whore" became "work your body like you want some more." And later, "strip right down to your underwear" became "shake that body to the morning light." That was the only thing that could have been considered off-putting in this otherwise stellar return. "Georgia," he declared early on in the two-hour set, "I don't know what y'all heard. But you're about to spend the best night of your life!" Amend that a bit to "best musical night," and it would be hard to differ. | |
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free2comfort said: nuihc said: Prince proves that pop royalty still reigns
Sonia Murray - Staff Saturday, May 1, 2004 CONCERT REVIEW Prince, with surprise guest the Time. Friday night at Philips Arena; also appearing Aug. 9 at Philips. Tickets: $49.50-$77. www.ticketmaster.com. The verdict: Pop music at its absolute best. At the start of Friday evening, it was easy to feel discouraged about pop music royalty. Earlier in the day self-anointed King of Pop Michael Jackson appeared in --- rather than reigned over --- court, facing child abuse charges. One-time queen Madonna was nowhere to be found in the 200 listings on the Billboard pop charts. But the third member of that once-high grouping? He gave us reason to hope. Next week he'll debut in the No. 3 position on that Madonna-devoid chart, moving more units of his new CD "Musicology" in one week than his other CDs had in years. Days earlier he appeared on BET, MTV and VH1 simultaneously --- something no one else on that chart had done in recent memory. And he was out on his first arena tour in six years, and there wasn't an empty seat among the 19,000 in Philips Arena. Oh yeah, in the the words of one of the singer-songwriter-musician's uncharacteristically goofy tunes, his name is Prince. And he was funky. In fact, one would have to struggle to come up with a more wonderful celebration of pop music's possibilities. And this 45-year-old was just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a tribute that implies that this wonder's career is headed toward the finish line. Hardly. The only thing dusty --- or dare we say, orthopedic --- about Prince's stop here was the thick-soled shoes the usual high-heeled sex symbol was wearing. As promised, he opened this greatest-hits tour in such a whirl (with new number "Musicology") that by the second tune, 1984 hit single "Let's Go Crazy," the confetti pouring from the ceiling didn't feel unwarranted. The bare-bones stage in the middle of the venue gave fans the sense of having a seat at Prince's infamous Paisley Park studio in the middle of his nine-piece band's loosest, most heated jam session. From bits of Alicia Keys' R&B ballad "Fallin' " he quickly found funk staple "Let's Work," then "U Got The Look," which he recorded with Sheena Easton. (When's the last time you saw her name in a review?) The tune he penned for R&B firebrand Chaka Khan ("I Feel For You") segued into protege Shelia E.'s tunes "A Love Bizarre" and "The Glamorous Life" and then Atlanta rap duo OutKast's "The Way You Move." And alone with an acoustic guitar, he was at his most beautiful, playing "Little Red Corvette," "Adore," "Raspberry Beret" and Khan's "Sweet Thing." As many have heard by now, the man who appeared on the scene 26 years ago in briefs and a raincoat a la a flasher and rightly titled his X-rated third album "Dirty Mind," has put all of that profane sex talk behind him. That meant no "Sexy M.F.," "Gett Off" or "Darling Nikki." And the tunes that once brushed up against the blue line, like "D.M.S.R." were reworked so that "work your body like a whore" became "work your body like you want some more." And later, "strip right down to your underwear" became "shake that body to the morning light." That was the only thing that could have been considered off-putting in this otherwise stellar return. "Georgia," he declared early on in the two-hour set, "I don't know what y'all heard. But you're about to spend the best night of your life!" Amend that a bit to "best musical night," and it would be hard to differ. | |
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[b]I always wanted to see Prince in concert and I finally got my chance to see his royal highness got his best. When the time opened for him, I was very suprised and I loved every minute ot it. It was like going back in time for 45 minutes when a was a teenager. The moment when Prince came out, I stopped breathing for a second because there I was actually seeing this talented man in person. It was great and I will remember this night for the rest of my life. Thank you Prince and I will be back August 9th | |
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I have been to many concerts and this was by far the best. M. Day and the Time was a treat. Does anyone know where I can find a complete set list of the Atlanta Show? | |
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and end with, "I was estatic to meet a lot of you orger's there. That made it even more special" "Pedro offers you his protection." | |
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nuihc said: Hardly. The only thing dusty --- or dare we say, orthopedic --- about Prince's stop here was the thick-soled shoes the usual high-heeled sex symbol was wearing.
I thought I was going to die laughing when I saw Prince in those Air Force Ones!!!!  
Mocha, I missed you babe! Where were you sitting? For anyone that wasn't on the floor, Prince was working the control booth during The Time's set. He was right behind us being incogneto!!! I tell ya, that man is a genius!!!  | |
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Frederick96 said: ...so is the reviewer saying Prince didn't have on his high heels!!?? I would definitely like to see that!
Yes! Prince was wearing Air Force Ones the entire set!!!! The only time he wore his heels was when he came back out for the encore in a different suit. | |
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All that I can say is that I'm still HIGH!!!! He was absolutely AMAZING!!! N The Time....that's a SURPRISE!!! They tore it up!!! Hot Thang n I did it AGAIN (my stalker partner n crime:)),went 2 Club 1150 n PARTIED ALL NITE LONG....what w/PRINCE!!! He was @ the club,The Time,Bow Wow,LUDACRIS,n the dude that sings that "Tipsey" song,yeah right? We left @ about 5 n the mornin' after seeing Prince leave the club. We were the ONLY ones who waited n the rain,real troopers,huh? It was worth it...HE got n the limo n let the window down n kinda gave us a look ....SSSSOOOOO SEXY!!!!! Good things come 2 those who WAIT!!! It'll hold me over til' August....I guess. Thanks Prince 4 a Beautiful Nite n the NEW RED SUIT!!! 
She stole my medallion n she called me a BITCH!!! | |
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solandsky said: All that I can say is that I'm still HIGH!!!! He was absolutely AMAZING!!! N The Time....that's a SURPRISE!!! They tore it up!!! Hot Thang n I did it AGAIN (my stalker partner n crime:)),went 2 Club 1150 n PARTIED ALL NITE LONG....what w/PRINCE!!! He was @ the club,The Time,Bow Wow,LUDACRIS,n the dude that sings that "Tipsey" song,yeah right? We left @ about 5 n the mornin' after seeing Prince leave the club. We were the ONLY ones who waited n the rain,real troopers,huh? It was worth it...HE got n the limo n let the window down n kinda gave us a look ....SSSSOOOOO SEXY!!!!! Good things come 2 those who WAIT!!! It'll hold me over til' August....I guess. Thanks Prince 4 a Beautiful Nite n the NEW RED SUIT!!!
DAMN! So there was an afterparty????!!!!!  I told my friend that he was going to have one. When I asked Chance after the show, he acted like he didn't know (but I know he was probably at liberty to not disclose that info). How did you find out about it? | |
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"Georgia," he declared early on in the two-hour set, "I don't know what y'all heard. But you're about to spend the best night of your life!"
I'd hate to think that the best night of my life has already come and gone, but, hell, if that WAS the best night of my life? It's okay with me. it was awesome. And hey! I took my son! he loved it. (of course, he DID say, between bands, "was that Prince up there?" referring to Morris Day, "because if it was, I think he's really let himself go..." The Last Otan Track: www.funkmusician.com/what.mp3 | |
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otan said: "Georgia," he declared early on in the two-hour set, "I don't know what y'all heard. But you're about to spend the best night of your life!"
I'd hate to think that the best night of my life has already come and gone, but, hell, if that WAS the best night of my life? It's okay with me. it was awesome. And hey! I took my son! he loved it. (of course, he DID say, between bands, "was that Prince up there?" referring to Morris Day, "because if it was, I think he's really let himself go..." | |
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I also had the opportunity of seeing His Purple Badness reign supreme once again. To see Prince perform and hear the eloquent, melodic words flow just as pure as they did back in the 80's (yep, I caught his concerts back to back at the Coliseum..now Staples Center in my home town of Cali)
Truly deserves to be called The Artist.. I'll be there August 9th.. Much Luv | |
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