what time did the show end last nite thanks

Bohemian67 said:

Efan said:

I think it’s pretty rare that I sound like a fam around here. I think I’ve earned the right to do it now.

Prince was on fire tonight. I know there are some complaints about the setlist being old. All I can say is…you had to be there. Tonight’s concert is one of the best concerts of his I’ve ever seen, and I honestly do not say that lightly. Below are some random highlights and recollections from me. I hope they do the show justice.

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Great report Efan, thanks! You painted a nice picture of what it was like.

I really want to see the Beautiful Ones with the ballerina!

Saw the Black muse, thanks for the tip, whoever it was

Thanks! This show might be in my top three, right after Lovesexy and the Hotel Gansevoort show--it was that good.

Wed night show starts at 7:35..two opening acts. Prince took stage at 9:35 and ended at around 11:30.

Last night.. Starts prompt at 7:30......Prince took stage at 9:02. Ended at 11:15...11:20

PS I agree with EFAn after 25 years of shows....Last night was the best arena show I ever saw...the best show ever was the Hotel Gansevoort two years ago. If last night was any indication....MSG tonight should go to number one with a bullet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Edited 12/18/10 6:57am]

thanks i went wensday .friday seems to be a much better show

Don't forget "When we're Dancing Close and Slow" with Cassandra Wilson

TOMEEBOY said:

Setlist for Last Night:

Let's Go Crazy

Delerious

1999

Little Red Corvette (Great revamped version)

Love Thy Will Be Done

The Beautiful Ones

Controversy (Housequake with Controversy Reprise)

Sexy Dancer

I Don;t Trust U Anymore ?????

Take Me With U

Guitar

Purple Rain

-----Encore----

Kiss

----2nd Encore with Sheila E-----

Glamorous Life

Love Bazaar

The Bird

Jungle Love

3rd Encore-----

If I Was Your Girlfriend

Insatiable

Scandalous

Adore

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I was surprised we didn't get "Pass the Peas" with Maceo being there and the fact that Maceo didn't do it in his set.

I also thought that we might hear "Get on the Boat" with both Shiela and Maceo with his horn section there. Maybe tonight. That song is great live, especially with all the horns .

Flicktyt....."my face is red, I stand corrected!!!!" post has been edited...thank you!

TOMEEBOY said:

Don't know name of Maceo song to give proper credit in setlist!!!!!!!

TOMEEBOY said:

Don't know name of Maceo song to give proper credit in setlist!!!!!!!

Something about Make It Funky

But apparently not THAT Make It Funky.

chewymusic said:

Yeah plus Prince pounded out some shit on the bass during the intro to A Love Bizarre.

I was like there it is, he's got the bass!! SO COOL!

I LOVED that too!!! Sorry if it's already been mentioned, but who was the female bass player?

I was able to sneak a couple of shots, lol. My cell died and I only had a pro camera so I didn't want to get kicked out. Had to pull that joint out sniper style, lol.

Sometimes it's less is more...I should have used a small point n shoot... aw well, what a blast!!!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6103990&l=f8f6b05dfc&id=637441115

Efan said:

I think it’s pretty rare that I sound like a fam around here. I think I’ve earned the right to do it now.

Prince was on fire tonight. I know there are some complaints about the setlist being old. All I can say is…you had to be there. Tonight’s concert is one of the best concerts of his I’ve ever seen, and I honestly do not say that lightly. Below are some random highlights and recollections from me. I hope they do the show justice.

________________________

• I got to hear Prince sing “When We’re Dancing Close and Slow.” This old gem is one of my favorites, and I never thought I’d hear him do it live. As a duet with the incomparable Cassandra Wilson, it was a wonderful treat.
• Prince also came out to perform during Maceo Parker’s set. He ran through some blistering guitar work during “We Gon Make It Funky,” and it was some of the best sounding guitar work I’ve ever heard from him. Prince kept that high standard going the entire evening. There were several times where I found myself thinking that he is indeed a better guitar player now than he ever was before.
• I fell in love with “Little Red Corvette” all over again tonight. I don’t need to be reminded how many times I’ve heard the song before. I honestly have never heard it performed better than tonight. Ever.
• Shelby waved a giant white flag with a blue angel on it during “Purple Rain.” Maybe it was a tribute to her father? I hope so, and if so, I hope the crowd’s singing brought her some comfort and peace.
• I don’t completely understand the Welcome 2 America theme yet, but I love that there is one. Before the show began, such ‘80s songs as “Mutiny” and “Shockadelica” played over the speakers while the 1959 movie Black Orpheus was broadcast (with subtitles) on the big screens. When Prince and his band came out, his backup singers were dressed in flapper style (a very nice touch). I don’t know what it means, or even if it’s supposed to mean anything, but I love it.
• When Prince did “Guitar,” he made me realize just how much fun that song can be. And once again, his guitar playing here was phenomenal. It was also fun to see him do a new trick (at least new to me) with his playing: The gold guitar was hanging from a strap that went over his shoulder, of course, and at one point, he was strutting around the stage while effortlessly playing the guitar, which was positioned behind him (he was walking kind of sideways, with the guitar pushed out behind his back). I don’t know if I’m describing it well, but it was a cool-looking move.
• As the second encore began, the hydraulic lift began to rise and instead of Prince, it was Sheila E. and her timbales coming through the stage. People often say Sheila is looking “better than ever” or something equally clichéd, but there’s almost no other way to describe how incredibly gorgeous she looked. First, she’s incredibly svelte with toned arms. Second, she was dressed in a sexy black-and-white tank top and painted-on black leather pants. Third, and the total piece de resistance, were her super—and I mean SUPER—hot stiletto heels. She looked badass and fierce as she pounded the hell out of the timbales during “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre” and her encore solo. (She was wearing a big black wig that was kind of too big for her slight frame, but so what.)
• Prince asked Sheila to stay after her set, and he asked if she’d like the backup singers to fetch her some men to dance for her. Sheila said yes, she’d like that, and the girls obliged by gathering some very fine young men to dance. One in particular was the standout. A guy in a white shirt kept doing the coffee-grinder splits, which the crowd loved.
• Prince’s voice was spot-on throughout the entire show. Even better, his screams were spot-on (meaning they were beautifully pitched and perfectly in key, even when singing “Adore” and “Scandalous” and “Kiss”).
• Prince’s moves were also incredible. He was bursting with energy. It was infectious.

________________________

Okay, that’s my take. I maybe could have done without “Love Thy Will Be Done” and “Eye Love U But Eye Don’t Trust U Anymore,” but then again, those songs have never been favorites of mine. Aside from that, I loved it far more than I was even expecting. And I had high hopes for tonight going in. He just managed to surpass them in every way possible.

Thus ends my fam session.

.

[Edited 12/17/10 22:40pm]

Lovely review Efan, wish I coulda been there.

wildflower615 said:

I was able to sneak a couple of shots, lol. My cell died and I only had a pro camera so I didn't want to get kicked out. Had to pull that joint out sniper style, lol.

Sometimes it's less is more...I should have used a small point n shoot... aw well, what a blast!!!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6103990&l=f8f6b05dfc&id=637441115

WOW...u got some really cool pics, let me help u posting them...

serpan99 said

WOW...u got some really cool pics, let me help u posting them...

Thanks! And thank you for helping me post them! Much appreciated!

Efan said:

I think it’s pretty rare that I sound like a fam around here. I think I’ve earned the right to do it now.

Prince was on fire tonight. I know there are some complaints about the setlist being old. All I can say is…you had to be there. Tonight’s concert is one of the best concerts of his I’ve ever seen, and I honestly do not say that lightly. Below are some random highlights and recollections from me. I hope they do the show justice.

________________________

• I got to hear Prince sing “When We’re Dancing Close and Slow.” This old gem is one of my favorites, and I never thought I’d hear him do it live. As a duet with the incomparable Cassandra Wilson, it was a wonderful treat.
• Prince also came out to perform during Maceo Parker’s set. He ran through some blistering guitar work during “We Gon Make It Funky,” and it was some of the best sounding guitar work I’ve ever heard from him. Prince kept that high standard going the entire evening. There were several times where I found myself thinking that he is indeed a better guitar player now than he ever was before.
• I fell in love with “Little Red Corvette” all over again tonight. I don’t need to be reminded how many times I’ve heard the song before. I honestly have never heard it performed better than tonight. Ever.
• Shelby waved a giant white flag with a blue angel on it during “Purple Rain.” Maybe it was a tribute to her father? I hope so, and if so, I hope the crowd’s singing brought her some comfort and peace.
• I don’t completely understand the Welcome 2 America theme yet, but I love that there is one. Before the show began, such ‘80s songs as “Mutiny” and “Shockadelica” played over the speakers while the 1959 movie Black Orpheus was broadcast (with subtitles) on the big screens. When Prince and his band came out, his backup singers were dressed in flapper style (a very nice touch). I don’t know what it means, or even if it’s supposed to mean anything, but I love it.
• When Prince did “Guitar,” he made me realize just how much fun that song can be. And once again, his guitar playing here was phenomenal. It was also fun to see him do a new trick (at least new to me) with his playing: The gold guitar was hanging from a strap that went over his shoulder, of course, and at one point, he was strutting around the stage while effortlessly playing the guitar, which was positioned behind him (he was walking kind of sideways, with the guitar pushed out behind his back). I don’t know if I’m describing it well, but it was a cool-looking move.
• As the second encore began, the hydraulic lift began to rise and instead of Prince, it was Sheila E. and her timbales coming through the stage. People often say Sheila is looking “better than ever” or something equally clichéd, but there’s almost no other way to describe how incredibly gorgeous she looked. First, she’s incredibly svelte with toned arms. Second, she was dressed in a sexy black-and-white tank top and painted-on black leather pants. Third, and the total piece de resistance, were her super—and I mean SUPER—hot stiletto heels. She looked badass and fierce as she pounded the hell out of the timbales during “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre” and her encore solo. (She was wearing a big black wig that was kind of too big for her slight frame, but so what.)
• Prince asked Sheila to stay after her set, and he asked if she’d like the backup singers to fetch her some men to dance for her. Sheila said yes, she’d like that, and the girls obliged by gathering some very fine young men to dance. One in particular was the standout. A guy in a white shirt kept doing the coffee-grinder splits, which the crowd loved.
• Prince’s voice was spot-on throughout the entire show. Even better, his screams were spot-on (meaning they were beautifully pitched and perfectly in key, even when singing “Adore” and “Scandalous” and “Kiss”).
• Prince’s moves were also incredible. He was bursting with energy. It was infectious.

________________________

Okay, that’s my take. I maybe could have done without “Love Thy Will Be Done” and “Eye Love U But Eye Don’t Trust U Anymore,” but then again, those songs have never been favorites of mine. Aside from that, I loved it far more than I was even expecting. And I had high hopes for tonight going in. He just managed to surpass them in every way possible.

Thus ends my fam session.

.

[Edited 12/17/10 22:40pm]

Agree with all this... except I love "Eye Love U..." and I'd rather hear the vocalists do a Prince song "Love Thy Will..." than "In the Arms of an Angel."

Other highlights for me continue to be this arrangement of Kiss and the dance break down.

Doing the last encore after the band had left the staging area completely and while the house lights were on, made it seem impromptu and a real treat for those of us who stuck around. It gave it a "this wasn't supposed to happen" kind of feel.

His voice, his guitar playing, and his moves are in tip top shape. This is a great show and I can't wait to see what happens tonight!

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The energy last night was incredible! He had more time and stretched out some of the songs, esp Purple Rain bringing new notes into the solo... Wasn't Milan but just is inventive and fresh. Kiss continues to be a strong point--the arrangement is much more loyal to the studio version than other renditions in the past, and his dance breakdown is awesome. Time is clearly a trick cuz at 52 homeboy still can move!

Of course Sheila was a huge treat and surprise! The screams almost blew the roof off... they are true musical soulmates and have great chemistry on stage.

Doing the duets with the "opening acts" during their performances allowed greater time for him... there were no covers other than "Le Freak" during the Controversy mashup. (In stead of "Arms of an Angel" we got "Love Thy Will Be Done"--a great nod to his writing/production catalogue).

"Eye Love U..." with Maceo was exquisite... and once again his falsetto is in tip top shape.... and so are his screams as heard during "The Beautiful Ones."

The final encore... with the band returning after they had left the stage area completely and with the house lights on, gave it an impromptu and special feel. Great move! To those newbies, just remember "It Ain't Ovah!" Don't leave too early otherwise you may miss something.

He was in a great mood last night and it wasn't even sold out and still had sound problems... can only imagine the energy Saturday night at the sold out Madison Square Garden... All the Critics Love U in NY and you're gonna see why! #Welcome2America

Nice, those are with a phone camera?,

oops, just read your other post.

wildflower615 said:

serpan99 said

WOW...u got some really cool pics, let me help u posting them...

Thanks! And thank you for helping me post them! Much appreciated!

[Edited 12/18/10 8:31am]

Last night's show was incredible. I've been to all of Prince's concerts from DC to NY and this show was truly one of the greatests ever. It was like Prince was in my car listening to me program a set list in my head and he delivered.........and the bonus.........Sheila E.

Many people left when the lights came on and they are probably kicking themselves because an encore of Insatiable/Scandalous and Adore was truly one of the highlights of the show. I wish my videos were clearer. I spent too much time playing hide and seek after they made me put my camera away. I knew from the last few tours not to get floor seats but I got them anyway (section 7 rocked). When he announces Philly dates, I will get sets off of the floor so that I can see the entire stage

TOMEEBOY said:

Wed night show starts at 7:35..two opening acts. Prince took stage at 9:35 and ended at around 11:30.

Last night.. Starts prompt at 7:30......Prince took stage at 9:02. Ended at 11:15...11:20

PS I agree with EFAn after 25 years of shows....Last night was the best arena show I ever saw...the best show ever was the Hotel Gansevoort two years ago. If last night was any indication....MSG tonight should go to number one with a bullet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Edited 12/18/10 6:57am]

Tommeboy, U were at the Hotel Gansevoort show??? How did eye miss U??? Only 200 peeps there, that was his best live show that I've seen out of over 30.

Your old friend from Club Black, if your on the floor tonight eye will B in VIP Table section 3 wearing an irridescent lavender suit that U cannot miss. Stop by and say hello. Regrets as lastnight was the only show out of 5 eye missed.

2 Night will be a killer show, no doubt!!!!

Thanks. Wow. That setlist blows away the Wed show that I was at.

Ricky....I guess I.will be watching you on stage again..this time dancing with Sheila!!!!!! Just like Nassau! C U at the show.

wildflower615 said:

I was able to sneak a couple of shots, lol. My cell died and I only had a pro camera so I didn't want to get kicked out. Had to pull that joint out sniper style, lol.

Sometimes it's less is more...I should have used a small point n shoot... aw well, what a blast!!!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6103990&l=f8f6b05dfc&id=637441115

Nice! Grazie.

First time for me hearing Guitar live and he had a lot of fun with that.

HE PLAYED "GUITAR" Last night?!?!?!

AHHHHHHHH!

-That's the 14 year old little girl in my head losing her mind!

Thank you!

i really wish my camera could capture it for all its glory. like liz's!! wow.

all these posts about being the best show ever for long time fans, that he hasn't danced like this in 10 yrs and comparing it to lovesexy...i'm getting spoiled here!!! now i hope its not just the ny area or I REALLY am getting spoiled!!

Last night's show was incredible!!!!!!!! Yes- the sound at the Izod generally sucks- but that is always the case-IMO Prince's sound people did a better job than most. And it really didn't matter as the show was that good. The version of Little Red Corvette was AMAZING! And Sheila!!!! I literally almost peed myself...she looked wonderful, played incredible and it was SO great to see them together.

I'm coming off a long rough patch in life and have to say I was happier last night than I have been in a really long, long time. (maybe since I last saw him in Vegas almost 4 years ago!) Thank you Prince!!!! Wish I was going to MSG tonight...hmm maybe a trip into NYC to track down an aftershow is in order....

serpan99 said:

wildflower615 said:

I was able to sneak a couple of shots, lol. My cell died and I only had a pro camera so I didn't want to get kicked out. Had to pull that joint out sniper style, lol.

Sometimes it's less is more...I should have used a small point n shoot... aw well, what a blast!!!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6103990&l=f8f6b05dfc&id=637441115

WOW...u got some really cool pics, let me help u posting them...

Very nice!!!!!!!!!!!

TOMEEBOY said:

Setlist for Last Night:

Let's Go Crazy

Delerious

1999

Little Red Corvette (Great revamped version)

Love Thy Will Be Done

The Beautiful Ones

Controversy (Housequake with Controversy Reprise)

Sexy Dancer

I Don;t Trust U Anymore ?????

Take Me With U

Guitar

Purple Rain

-----Encore----

Kiss

----2nd Encore with Sheila E-----

Glamorous Life

Love Bazaar

The Bird

Jungle Love

3rd Encore-----

If I Was Your Girlfriend

Insatiable

Scandalous

Adore

Don't forget "When we're Dancing Close and Slow" with Cassandra Wilson during opening act portion.

Thank You Flicktyt!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[Edited 12/18/10 5:01am]

[Edited 12/18/10 7:14am]

Thanks Tommeboy!

And I forgot to mention in my earlier post...the heavenly smell of "Prince-cense" through the air! It was glorious and gave me wonderful 3121/Vegas flashbacks!! I wonder how many $ worth of incense has to be burned to permeate a whole arena like that??