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PrintableI like it too, but unfortunately, the version on Emancipation is overproduced. I remember being disappointed, because I had already heard the Emancipation Launch Party performance and was really looking forward to the studio track. Unfortunately, the drums are overdone. He should have kept it simple. [Edited 1/15/05 12:31pm] | |
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Prince's version is amazing. I don't sgree what some of u are saying about his covers. The covers he has done live have been rockin' hard eg honky tonk woman/whole lotta love.
That's why they call it the prince treatment. Also, the joan osbourne cover has the beat for 'love thy will be done' | |
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His version is GREAAAT!!! One of his best recordings EVER! (though it is a cover) This version is so full of energy and passion, unbelievable!
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I think princes version is weak.
I think the verses work very well, but in the chorus, he sounds 50 feet from the microphone and the power is lost. Sure he's screaching, but the power is sucked out. On this occasion, his voice doesn't seem upto scratch. Also, the keys are far to 80s. Makes it sound dated. . |
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realmusicfan said: meow85 said: Prince isn't exactly famous for doing justice to covers. Sure, there have been exceptions, but for the most part his cover versions have been a bit blah at best.
Except this one, I think. Joan Osbourne's version is alright, but there's no energy, no emotion to it. Prince YELLS his version out; manages to make his version sound more spiritual IMO. What's everyones opinion of this? Also -was it recorded live? It has that imperfect "concert" sound to it. 
[Edited 1/14/05 16:53pm] love the bit at the end when he roars "but he aint home he aint home na na na he aint home.no no no he aint home.pure class. That part makes me clutch my chest. I love it. The song makes me feel warm and fuzzy, so I love it. One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish.
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meow85 said: Prince isn't exactly famous for doing justice to covers. Sure, there have been exceptions, but for the most part his cover versions have been a bit blah at best.
Except this one, I think. Joan Osbourne's version is alright, but there's no energy, no emotion to it. Prince YELLS his version out; manages to make his version sound more spiritual IMO. What's everyones opinion of this? Also -was it recorded live? It has that imperfect "concert" sound to it.
[Edited 1/14/05 16:53pm] Its very obvious that in this song as well as THE LOVE WE MAKE, ANNA STESIA, and HIS other spiritual songs....THAT HE LOVES GOD & IT SHOWS!!!! When he puts his heart in like that, I turn up the volume and sing & get chills....  May the BELLS ring 4 U even when ur not in love.   | |
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realmusicfan said: love the bit at the end when he roars "but he aint home he aint home na na na he aint home.no no no he aint home.pure class.
The "But he ain't home" line wasn't in the original version by Joan Osborne. Hers ends with, "Except for the Pope maybe in Rome." I've always wondered... did Prince intend that line to be a subtle criticism of the Catholic Church, or was he just trying to keep the rhyme going? Please note: effective March 21, 2010, I've stepped down from my prince.org Moderator position. |
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moderatorWhen I saw him play this live in 98' it was amazing! 10,000 people all singing with Prince and waving their arms together. You just had to be there..... "The little 1 will escort u 2 the places within ur mind" | |
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I never liked Joan's version, I was changing the channels when this song was played, it was simply boring and a stupid video. But Prince's version simply rokes me | |
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calin said: I never liked Joan's version, I was changing the channels when this song was played, it was simply boring and a stupid video. But Prince's version simply rokes me
The lyrics are alright, but the original version is just too 
Prince added the "oomf" that was missing in Joan's version.  [Edited 2/10/05 2:27am] "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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I LOVE IT TOO.... | |
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I love this version and I also love
his verision of "Everydays a Winding Road"  If you will, so will I | |
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don't like his "Winding Road"...too soft | |
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MidnightFunk said: don't like his "Winding Road"...too soft
no way! to me its SO much funkier than the original but I know I'm in the minority saying that but its just my  If you will, so will I | |
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meow85 said: calin said: I never liked Joan's version, I was changing the channels when this song was played, it was simply boring and a stupid video. But Prince's version simply rokes me
The lyrics are alright, but the original version is just too
Prince added the "oomf" that was missing in Joan's version.
[Edited 2/10/05 2:27am] theres a subtle level of sarcism in the way she sings the song that is completley missing in prince's over the top take no prisoners version..i like them both but for sheer storytelling i prefer osbornes..  Space for sale... | |
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which brings me to "I Cant Make You Love Me"..
good god, for prince being such an awesome songwriter he sure does know how to miss the meanings of other people's tunes..... that beast is horrid.. 
i guess thats why i prefer osbornes' version of God....she told the story....prince's version is him screaming a point before thinking it through..... Space for sale... | |
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it goes farther than love that song ...its a its in my soul thing.. Saw him do The Cross at Irvine one time and i swear ppl were jus ballin out loud it was so sweet .. One of us and the cross both jus hit me where its the sweetest.. [Edited 2/10/05 22:09pm] | |
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It's alright except for that godawful 'Just a slave like one of us' line. I also like the Martika thing better in the Martika song. I'm the first mammal to wear pants. | |
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AsianBoi777 said: It's hot.
Everytime I hear his version, I want to rip off all my clothes run up on stage and rub slap him with my dingus. It's hot. Asian.....to slap, one's member would have to be out of the lint section of your belly button. Your best shot, would be to "prick" him with that little thang!!!! P.S. Damn....am I picking on you again?? I broke my New Years resolution already!!! You know I dont mean anything by riding that azz!!! "If you wanna feel the FUNK....then you have to know the SOUL!!!"-----(Up and Down...just like a seesaw, Back and Forth...oh girl I'm fallin) | |
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PurpleKnight said: Don't like it, but then, I never liked the original either.
Purple Knight.....WTF have u EVER liked from P???? Are u considered a masochist, cause you hang out at a WEB-SITE of an artist that YOU cant stand?? Believe it or not, I think its called....NO-LIFE, NO-FRIENDS, NO-PERSONALITY!! You really should watch NBC...there's a crack pot named Dr. Phil....he might be able to help you with your HEADINASS syndrome that you suffer with. Just an opinion, like my asshole!!! "If you wanna feel the FUNK....then you have to know the SOUL!!!"-----(Up and Down...just like a seesaw, Back and Forth...oh girl I'm fallin) | |
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I love Prince's version. Actually, I didn't love it until I saw him do it live.
My first time seeing him was the Jam Of The Year tour in 1997, and although most of my memories of that concert are now kind of fuzzy, I will never forget the way he performed this song that night. He brought the house down. He was absolutely on fire, his voice and guitar screaming pure feeling. I couldn't believe the building was still standing when he was finished. The Normal Whores Club | |
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Oh, and I love how the album version starts with the drum track from "Love Thy Will Be Done." His version of that song is one of my all-time favorite outtakes.  The Normal Whores Club | |
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Axchi696 said: It's alright except for that godawful 'Just a slave like one of us' line. I also like the Martika thing better in the Martika song.
That's my favorite aspect of it. I think its more poignant than "just a slob like one of us". Personally, I think this is a great cover. I like Osbourne's version, but his is so much more anthemic. His is also a whole lot more ambiguous to its meaning, just because of the mild tweaking of the lyrics. 
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sosgemini said: which brings me to "I Cant Make You Love Me"..
good god, for prince being such an awesome songwriter he sure does know how to miss the meanings of other people's tunes..... that beast is horrid..
i guess thats why i prefer osbornes' version of God....she told the story....prince's version is him screaming a point before thinking it through..... Man, I LOVE his version of ICMYLM!!! He took that song and totally made it his own. Its a soulful ballad now. That having been said, I prefer George Michael's cover to either P or Bonnie Raitt's versions.
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JediMaster said: sosgemini said: which brings me to "I Cant Make You Love Me"..
good god, for prince being such an awesome songwriter he sure does know how to miss the meanings of other people's tunes..... that beast is horrid..
i guess thats why i prefer osbornes' version of God....she told the story....prince's version is him screaming a point before thinking it through..... Man, I LOVE his version of ICMYLM!!! He took that song and totally made it his own. Its a soulful ballad now. That having been said, I prefer George Michael's cover to either P or Bonnie Raitt's versions. ummm...i shocked that you would think such....its a song about unrequited love and prince turned into a song about sex....simply by his vocal execution..but the words dont match and that contradiction ruins the song.....it is my personal belief that prince did not understand the meaning of the song.. i swear... hehehehe.. Space for sale... | |
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Fantastic cover, although i like the original alot too, 2 very different approaches to it but both equally good. The change from slob to slave was pretty cool 2 | |
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sosgemini said: JediMaster said: Man, I LOVE his version of ICMYLM!!! He took that song and totally made it his own. Its a soulful ballad now. That having been said, I prefer George Michael's cover to either P or Bonnie Raitt's versions. ummm...i shocked that you would think such....its a song about unrequited love and prince turned into a song about sex....simply by his vocal execution..but the words dont match and that contradiction ruins the song.....it is my personal belief that prince did not understand the meaning of the song.. i swear... hehehehe.. I think its just typical Prince, in that regard. He can't make her love him, but he will still try to fuck her one last time
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Strange that sometimes threads get dug up from the dead | |
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