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Thread started 02/08/05 12:08pm

fredericdoug

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Did u cry during the Staples center broadcast?

Ok, I admit it. I cried like a baby when he did Little Red Corvette acoustically. Firstly, I did not even cry at my first Prince concert. I had always promised myself that I would not become one of those fans. I think that performance of Lil red corvette during the theatre broadcast typified Prince's talent. That night felt like a culmination of something intangible.What a genuis he is with just his voice, guitar and spotlight. Just when I thought he could not get any better he proved me very wrong after 20 some odd years. Combine that with knowing other longtime fans knew precisely how I felt at that moment. That night was a magical and spiritual experience. I was so proud of Prince, I had chill bumps. This past week, I was listening to the L.A. staples theatre broadcast (oops!) and I cried again during Lil red. I could not fight it just like that night in March 04. Did anybody else have a similar experience?
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Reply #1 posted 02/08/05 12:18pm

Anxiety

it was an amazing experience - the whole show - but i fell just short of tears. though i don't know if i can say the same of the person who was sitting next to me....but then again, she kinda involuntarily slid out of her seat a couple of times during the show. lol
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Reply #2 posted 02/08/05 12:24pm

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I cried when I opened the paper the next day and discovered I missed it sad
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Reply #3 posted 02/08/05 1:05pm

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YEs, I cried as I sat here and read this thread.


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Reply #4 posted 02/09/05 1:44am

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i cried before he was even onstage (i was @ the concert). that silly little video they showed got me all excited, and then when he did appear, i totally lost it. yeah, i'm a dork.

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Reply #5 posted 02/09/05 8:58am

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fredericdoug said:

Did u cry during the Staples center broadcast?

No, but I kept wondering what that black stuff was, running down his face.

And thinking to myself, someone who works for him needs to go up there and hand him a towel.

hmmm Hmm, I wonder what it was...

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Reply #6 posted 02/09/05 9:45am

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I was also at that show, but did not cry. Although "Little Red Corvette" during his acoustic set was a very special moment that filled me with fuzzy nostalgia. I smiled the whole time.
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Reply #7 posted 02/09/05 11:56am

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Even before he got the the accoustic set, it had started sinking in that this was possibly the best performance of his that I had ever seen (and this is while watching on a movie screen and not in person). Then the LRC performance. Absolutly priceless, and yeah, it brought me to the brink of tears. I will personally hunt that little man down and give him a good talkin' to if he does not release that performance on DVD.
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Reply #8 posted 02/09/05 11:57am

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LovesexyIsThe1 said:

fredericdoug said:

Did u cry during the Staples center broadcast?

No, but I kept wondering what that black stuff was, running down his face.

And thinking to myself, someone who works for him needs to go up there and hand him a towel.

hmmm Hmm, I wonder what it was...


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Reply #9 posted 02/09/05 12:05pm

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EYELoveSatanAndSoShoulYOU said:

YEs, I cried as I sat here and read this thread.




Could he even reach his dick now?
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Reply #10 posted 02/09/05 3:52pm

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thesexofit said:



Could he even reach his dick now?

he probably can...he probably has a special rope & pulley-thing in his bathroom to hoist that belly outta the way when he gotta pee.

as for the question: i cried...























...in my pannies. drool3
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Reply #11 posted 02/09/05 7:19pm

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Honestly, I don't understand why that moment was so poignant for everybody confused No I didn't cry. I know others did, he may have too (or faked it, lol) but it didn't hit me like that. The entire performance was incredible. It was special to see him so stripped down - just him, the guitar, a chair & a spotlight. But for me it was the entire acoustic set, his attitude, the joy he must have felt, the energy of the whole show, the thunderous comeback, ALL of it. I was really proud of him in that moment, but not so moved that I shed tears. I'd have to see it again to figure out why what particular moment bugged people out so.

That's a longwinded way of saying "no" huh? redface blackeye
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Reply #12 posted 02/09/05 7:20pm

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CalhounSq said:

Honestly, I don't understand why that moment was so poignant for everybody confused No I didn't cry. I know others did, he may have too (or faked it, lol) but it didn't hit me like that. The entire performance was incredible. It was special to see him so stripped down - just him, the guitar, a chair & a spotlight. But for me it was the entire acoustic set, his attitude, the joy he must have felt, the energy of the whole show, the thunderous comeback, ALL of it. I was really proud of him in that moment, but not so moved that I shed tears. I'd have to see it again to figure out why what particular moment bugged people out so.

That's a longwinded way of saying "no" huh? redface blackeye

you didn't cry in your pannies like i did, calhoun? omfg
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Reply #13 posted 02/09/05 7:28pm

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Handclapsfingasnapz said:

CalhounSq said:

Honestly, I don't understand why that moment was so poignant for everybody confused No I didn't cry. I know others did, he may have too (or faked it, lol) but it didn't hit me like that. The entire performance was incredible. It was special to see him so stripped down - just him, the guitar, a chair & a spotlight. But for me it was the entire acoustic set, his attitude, the joy he must have felt, the energy of the whole show, the thunderous comeback, ALL of it. I was really proud of him in that moment, but not so moved that I shed tears. I'd have to see it again to figure out why what particular moment bugged people out so.

That's a longwinded way of saying "no" huh? redface blackeye

you didn't cry in your pannies like i did, calhoun? omfg


Girl, you know I cried dem pannies the WHOLE SHOW touched
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Reply #14 posted 02/09/05 7:33pm

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CalhounSq said:

Handclapsfingasnapz said:


you didn't cry in your pannies like i did, calhoun? omfg


Girl, you know I cried dem pannies the WHOLE SHOW touched


you two are just like a great big silo of wrong. lol
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Reply #15 posted 02/09/05 7:54pm

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Anxiety said:

CalhounSq said:



Girl, you know I cried dem pannies the WHOLE SHOW touched


you two are just like a great big silo of wrong. lol


batting eyes batting eyes
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Reply #16 posted 02/09/05 7:57pm

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Anxiety said:

CalhounSq said:



Girl, you know I cried dem pannies the WHOLE SHOW touched


you two are just like a great big silo of wrong. lol

ain't nothin wrong with a lil' creamed pannies, now...you've done it too, i imagine. any of us who've seen prince live all have.

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Reply #17 posted 02/09/05 8:00pm

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Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Anxiety said:



you two are just like a great big silo of wrong. lol

ain't nothin wrong with a lil' creamed pannies, now...you've done it too, i imagine. any of us who've seen prince live all have.

nod


didn't say there was anything wrong with it. heck, i have creamed pizza pannies that i like to call my hot pockets.
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Reply #18 posted 02/09/05 8:06pm

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Anxiety said:

Handclapsfingasnapz said:


ain't nothin wrong with a lil' creamed pannies, now...you've done it too, i imagine. any of us who've seen prince live all have.

nod


didn't say there was anything wrong with it. heck, i have creamed pizza pannies that i like to call my hot pockets.

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Reply #19 posted 02/09/05 8:07pm

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Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Anxiety said:



didn't say there was anything wrong with it. heck, i have creamed pizza pannies that i like to call my hot pockets.




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Reply #20 posted 02/09/05 8:09pm

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Anxiety said:

Handclapsfingasnapz said:





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i'm sorry, that shit was funny..."hot pockets" lol
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Reply #21 posted 02/09/05 8:12pm

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Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Anxiety said:




boxed

i'm sorry, that shit was funny..."hot pockets" lol


i was scared of that emoticon! now i got more wet pannies! redface
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Reply #22 posted 02/09/05 11:47pm

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fredericdoug said:

Ok, I admit it. I cried like a baby when he did Little Red Corvette acoustically. Firstly, I did not even cry at my first Prince concert. I had always promised myself that I would not become one of those fans. I think that performance of Lil red corvette during the theatre broadcast typified Prince's talent. That night felt like a culmination of something intangible.What a genuis he is with just his voice, guitar and spotlight. Just when I thought he could not get any better he proved me very wrong after 20 some odd years. Combine that with knowing other longtime fans knew precisely how I felt at that moment. That night was a magical and spiritual experience. I was so proud of Prince, I had chill bumps. This past week, I was listening to the L.A. staples theatre broadcast (oops!) and I cried again during Lil red. I could not fight it just like that night in March 04. Did anybody else have a similar experience?


Odd that someone else had the same experience as myself. I did not see this performance you mention. But, when he came to seattle last august< i cried as he rose to the stage and played this song, understated and lowkey enough to make it poignant. i posted this months ago, that LRC was a watershed for me, and the beginnings of what made me want to be a musician and Prince fan. I still have never heard a pop song better than this one, ever.
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Reply #23 posted 02/09/05 11:50pm

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Also, what was this Staples performance shown on and how did I miss it? You guys are supposed to keep on top of these things for me.
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Reply #24 posted 02/10/05 8:06am

Anxiety

mozfonky said:

Also, what was this Staples performance shown on and how did I miss it? You guys are supposed to keep on top of these things for me.


okay, let's start with first things first. you know he did a record and a tour last year, right?
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Reply #25 posted 02/10/05 9:44am

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what black stuff??? I didn't see it!

LovesexyIsThe1 said:

fredericdoug said:

Did u cry during the Staples center broadcast?

No, but I kept wondering what that black stuff was, running down his face.

And thinking to myself, someone who works for him needs to go up there and hand him a towel.

hmmm Hmm, I wonder what it was...

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Reply #26 posted 02/10/05 10:22am

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I didn't cry, but I had one hell of an amazing time. I'll never forget it.


...nor will I forget the stomachache that Calhoun, Handclaps and Anxy just gave me. confused
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Reply #27 posted 02/10/05 11:42am

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FunkMistress said:

I didn't cry, but I had one hell of an amazing time. I'll never forget it.


...nor will I forget the stomachache that Calhoun, Handclaps and Anxy just gave me. confused




:pannies:
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Reply #28 posted 02/10/05 11:43am

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Anxiety said:

FunkMistress said:

I didn't cry, but I had one hell of an amazing time. I'll never forget it.


...nor will I forget the stomachache that Calhoun, Handclaps and Anxy just gave me. confused




:pannies:

:pizzaandblanket:
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Reply #29 posted 02/10/05 11:44am

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Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Anxiety said:





:pannies:

:pizzaandblanket:


:hotpockets:
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