ian said:

I wasnet meaning it was a bad thing haha i thot it was cool!

now if he had sang satisfied looking my way i may have thought hmmmmm

So far I think the discussion of racism in this forum as it pertains to remarks made in concert is OK. Where some may see humor, others may find offense. There are those who don't find any attempt at humor in the face of racism as acceptable. Let's ensure we remain civil, folks.
Thanks,
CarrieMpls

So far I think the discussion of racism in this forum as it pertains to remarks made in concert is OK. Where some may see humor, others may find offense. There are those who don't find any attempt at humor in the face of racism as acceptable. Let's ensure we remain civil, folks.
Thanks,
CarrieMpls

darthbane2k said:

But the scottish invented gospel.

SquirrelMeat said:

hahaha. Just a bit of history for you :

gospel music, American religious musical form that owes much of its origin to the Christian conversion of West Africans enslaved in the American South. Gospel music partly evolved from the songs slaves sang on plantations, notably work songs, and from the Protestant hymns they sang in church. However, gospel music did not derive as much from Protestant hymns as did spirituals. Gospel music, more emotional and jubilant, also stemmed from the call-and-response singing between preacher and congregation, which became common in black churches. Gospel lyrics often call for obedience to God and avoidance of sin in order to obtain the reward of heaven's kingdom; they also celebrate God's love. Gospel style makes use of choral singing in unison or harmony, often, but not always, led by a lead singer or singers. The songs are performed with fervent enthusiasm, vigor, and spiritual inspiration, with much ornamentation in the solo vocal lines.

In the black culture of the first half of the 20th cent., gospel music was considered antithetical to blues and jazz, despite their similarity of origins, and gospel performers rarely sang in nonreligious settings. Later, as all three forms became popular outside the black community, they were less mutually exclusive. A strong gospel element underlies the “soul” jazz and rock music of the 1950s and 60s. Composer and pianist Thomas A. Dorsey, often referred to as “the father of the gospel song,” played a major role in the development of gospel music. Important gospel performers have included Mahalia Jackson, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Alex Bradford, James Cleveland, The Swan Silver Tones, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Dixie Hummingbirds, and The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi. Pop singers who have been heavily influenced by gospel include Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles. While the greatest era in gospel is widely considered to be c.1945–1965, the tradition and the music remain vital in contemporary culture. The Gospel Music Association rewards achievements in the genre with the annual Dove Awards.

Remember the dude is ' Butterscotch ' not 'chocolate'... Lets not take a few tongue in cheek comments poking fun at a stereo type that Whites don't have as much rythum as Blacks and turn it into a race issue, I'm sure that its not true. You'll be telling me that Black guys are ' bigger' than whites guys next.

White, hetrosexual men are the ONLY people who can have fun made out of them, without it becoming a major issue, that's why.

can't take the piss out of gays, blacks, asians, women, lesbians, nobody.

wankaholic4ever said:

The Irish are always good 4 a laugh..

sexyAuntyFuka said:

Don't mess with the Irish. You've been warned!

oh good lord i think it was just a joke!!!!!
everyone knows the scottish didnt invent gospel,
it was just rock n roll, soul and funk that we invented!!!!!

The irony of the whole thing is that Prince can't dance either.

i mean he has ok co-ordination in some of his vids but thats not surprising 4 a musician plus we dont know how mmany takes it took. he's just all over the place usually and dances like a mixture of Jarvis Cocker, wannabe James brown, carlton from fresh prince & Mick jagger..his dancing is a bit off key.

I'm glad I started this thread..alot of ' true colours' have come out -pun intended.

Prince just did with white music what Pink did with black music...play and act a certain way 2 get what they want but now they have...returned home.

Prince just did with white music what Pink did with black music...play and act a certain way 2 get what they want but now they have...returned home.

SquirrelMeat said:

hahaha. Just a bit of history for you :

gospel music, American religious musical form that owes much of its origin to the Christian conversion of West Africans enslaved in the American South. Gospel music partly evolved from the songs slaves sang on plantations, notably work songs, and from the Protestant hymns they sang in church. However, gospel music did not derive as much from Protestant hymns as did spirituals. Gospel music, more emotional and jubilant, also stemmed from the call-and-response singing between preacher and congregation, which became common in black churches. Gospel lyrics often call for obedience to God and avoidance of sin in order to obtain the reward of heaven's kingdom; they also celebrate God's love. Gospel style makes use of choral singing in unison or harmony, often, but not always, led by a lead singer or singers. The songs are performed with fervent enthusiasm, vigor, and spiritual inspiration, with much ornamentation in the solo vocal lines.

In the black culture of the first half of the 20th cent., gospel music was considered antithetical to blues and jazz, despite their similarity of origins, and gospel performers rarely sang in nonreligious settings. Later, as all three forms became popular outside the black community, they were less mutually exclusive. A strong gospel element underlies the “soul” jazz and rock music of the 1950s and 60s. Composer and pianist Thomas A. Dorsey, often referred to as “the father of the gospel song,” played a major role in the development of gospel music. Important gospel performers have included Mahalia Jackson, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Alex Bradford, James Cleveland, The Swan Silver Tones, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Dixie Hummingbirds, and The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi. Pop singers who have been heavily influenced by gospel include Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles. While the greatest era in gospel is widely considered to be c.1945–1965, the tradition and the music remain vital in contemporary culture. The Gospel Music Association rewards achievements in the genre with the annual Dove Awards.

sarkozyiszeman said:

I'm afraid that version of events is old hat.

Here's one of many articles showing telling of Scottish gospel music pre-dating previous ideas.


http://scotlandonsunday.s...=961062003

CarrieLee said:

You obviously know nothing about music history. We (Black people) were masters of the guitar too.

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Cool concert but it verges on reverse racism..

Actually I smokin' a joint n hallucinated the whole thing..

Mod! Delete this piffle purrrrlease

I would be very surprised if Prince meant anything by it but he certainly does take the piss out of white people for (supposedly) having no rythmn (whoch is complete crap thank you).

sexyAuntyFuka said:

Don't mess with the Irish. You've been warned!