BeautifulFrance said:

Maybe so, but I damn sure wasn't one of them back in the day. I only bitched when he didn't bring the SOTT tour here to the States.

alexnvrmnd said:

YES!

Well, I guess I'm not as cynical as others. I really enjoyed it. I forgot it was on last night, but just watched it on the internet. I think that it was fine that he had Morris Day and Jerome on there, as well as Sheila. Sheila E and The Time were two groups he helped bring up, and they actually had some talent. I think it was partly him saying, I want to share this with my friends, and also knew it would be a crowd pleaser.

And as far as his light hug with Sheila...big deal. Prince is very religious now, so maybe he feels it is inappropriate to press his chest against another woman's chest.

I just wonder how he feels performing in front of other stars who just stand there, clap and smile, as compared to insane, screaming fans (like me)?

missfee said:

when was the last time you saw prince do splits, twists and 45 mph spins?

dustysgirl said:

He hugs everyone, man or woman, like that. Very quick and light.

missfee said:

I've been saying this for the longest time now! He's more of a composer these days who walk around posin' and stylin' instead of having much of any choreography. I know he's almost 47, so I don't expect every single stage antic he did 20 years ago but can we get some dancin' (and with the band, too), please?!

alexnvrmnd said:

I half expect someone to complain they had to delay a bathroom break because Prince chose to talk less and play more.

It was a great performance reminescent of those r n b revues they used to have in the sixties, but also of some aspects of Prince's past tours (when Bonnie Boyer or Rosie Gaines would sing covers). It's amazing how much Prince packed in those few minutes : non-hit dance anthems (DMSR and Housequake), new material, covers and protégés hits, and picking up damn near every instrument he plays. I believe it was one of his longest performance on network tv. It's obvious the mini-set list was geared toward a black audience with the emphasis on non-hit dance classics like DMSR and Housequake, who were both made popular as album tracks by black radio. It was another celebration of Prince's musical roots,something he's been doing for a while, but that was very appropriate on that occasion. It was a real treat for the audience at the show, that much you can tell.
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What was the point of bringing Morris Day and Jerome out for about a good second and letting those singers have a few minutes. I would have loved to see all of em on stage jamming out, that performance was too tight and too scripted.

I'd have to rate Prince's performance at the NAACP -10!
Prince's band was tight...I like the new editions to his band...it was definitely a wild and funky good time up there playing DMSR/Housequake/The New Joint...including the old skool songs.

Prince and Sheila started a fire up there yo!!!
Morris and Jerome, I wouldve liked to have seen more of...perhaps performing 777-9311 & Cool...but there was only so much time.

This would be awesome...Prince, Sheila E. & The Time LIVE!
Simply because it would cash in again as one of the biggest tours around and ppl love the old skool funk...

Prince could also use it as a forum to showcase his new music and play the more obsure hits that he didn't on the Musicology Tour!

For Instance...The Track List would consist of jams like:

Mountains
Housequake
If I was your girlfriend
Adore (Album Version)
Alphabet Street
Anotherloverholenyohead
Pop Life
America
Computer Blue
I wanna be your lover
Sexxy Dancer
Forever in my life
Diamonds and Pearls
Anna Stesia
When you were mine
Do Me Baby
Gotta Broken Heart Again
Little Red Corvette (Album Version)
International Lover
The Morning Papers
Love Bizarre
Get it up

...and countless others...
so anyways, its just a thought, thou I'm sure most of you would not want this to happen (LOL).

www.newpowerdetroit.com
PurpleFUNK Fest2005

alexnvrmnd said:

Let me see if I can sum this up:

Prince won an award for his contributions to music over the last 25 years.

He showed up to accept it.

He played for about 10 minutes rather than give a long acceptance speech.

Out of the huge catalog of music he had to choose from (his own and others') he chose to play some old favorites, some covers of songs from those who influenced his career, and threw in a new tune.

He gave stage time to old friends (Sheila, Jerome, Morris) and new friends (whoever they were).

He sang, played keys, guitar and bass.

Some folks thought he could had done better. Some folks quite liked it.

If you didn't like it, you're entitled to your opinion. Put it aside and move on to other artists and/or wait to see what he releases next.

If you did like it, you're entitled to your opinion. Watch the tape or the internet file to your heart's content and enjoy.

Personally, I thought it was aiight. It didn't blow me away, but it didn't suck. It was fun, varied and I was able to enjoy it for what it was -- a performance on an awards show targeted to an audience that didn't show up solely to see Prince perform. I read the hype about the performance on this board, but I've been around long enough to have learned never to believe the hype. I didn't expect a career-defining moment, I didn't get one, so I'm happy.

One other thing I've learned as a Prince fan is that you take it as it comes. Sometimes he hits and sometimes he misses and what works for one person annoys the hell out of another. Even among his most ardent fans, we can't agree.

So form your own opinion and don't waste time or energy trying to change someone else's.

alexnvrmnd said:

Yeah, I noticed that little bit too. And yes, there's got to be tons of interesting behind-the-scenes footage that would be a great addition to a tour DVD. Heck, at the Oakland show in September, there was a guy in the space between the barrier and a stage with a video camera filming shots of the fans. And I've read concert reports that mentioned Mani filming (namely, fans) with a video camera during the shows. Wonder if we'll ever see anything come of all that? Maybe he does plan to take the Musicology tour (maybe same tour under another name) overseas this year, and a DVD will follow that?

HalluRain said:

'nuff said!

HalluRain said:

GREAT COMMENTS!

SynthiaRose said:

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He had 15 minutes and he did the best he could with it. It is good that he let his friends jump on and ride this wave with him. He was the best thing on the show.

Rhondab said:

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Co-sign Some of the people on this board are stuck in the 80's and a lot of people don't realize the audience that the NAACP awards has. He taloried the performance for this audience. He was the best thing on this show.

glamslamkid said:

SexyBeautifulOne said:

You should've dismissed me before you did any of the so-called logic you obviously dismissed for the arguments in your post. Everything he does he does for himself, so again, does that mean someone can't give an honest critique or opinion on his work/performance? I said based on your logic, or lack thereof as it were, people should be happy with any and everything Prince does just because he's doing it. That is dick-kissing, which is obviously something you know a lot about, whether you want to admit or not. If Prince walked into the room, my comments woud stand, just as my critiques did at the 2001 Celebration after the TRC "unvieling" when he/they asked for comments. So, you don't know me and nothing about me and will never get the pleasure, so don't act as if you do.

And in case you didn't know, critiquing is ALWAYS about inputting your personal opinion about something. Again, just because you view or image of Prince and his nuts aren't the same as mine, there's no need to come off bitchy and SUPER ignorant. But keep on doing you, cuz I don't think Prince's quota of yes-men fans who can't have varying opinions & can only say how great he is, even if you think he isn't at times, has been filled yet this month.

It was a nice way to start my birthday, which is today. I thought that Prince and Friends was great. It was geared towards the audience and you could tell that they were loving it and you could tell that he was enjoying himself. I feel like we got a glimpse into what the 3121 jams are like and if that's the case then I need my invite NOW!

SexyBeautifulOne said:

SexyBeautifulOne u r as beautiful as your name. Thank u 4 your beautiful post. I’ve been so disappointed in what I’ve read from others on this site. It's so sad that the people here r tripping off such trivial things. P performed 2 his audience which was an older mature crowd. I absolutely was delighted in seeing him. He looked so f***ing gorgeous and the voice was fresh as ever. P did just what he was supposed 2 do in 10 minutes. He sound good, look good and most importantly he played a few instruments which some have never seen him do. I would have loved seeing him perform by himself. He shared the spot light with others especially Shelia. It’s sad the way his fans bitch about trivial shit. There is nothing P can do 2 satisfy his fans. Again thank u SexyBeautifulOne.

Rhondab said:

pennylover said:

Sigh...another lemming who feels it's improper to criticize anything of Prince's....

hi gang. the thing with P and Sheila could be as simple as Prince not wanting to get his suit soaked with Sheila's sweat. seriously, after a frenetic performance like that under the hot lights with bare arms and shoulders, she must have been perspiring in overdrive. later.

who gives a shit about "how good he looked"!i am not basing my opinion of the performance on his clothes or his hair!
mainly,the performance was dull and a retread of the musicology "real soul-music by real soul-musicians" routine.
the new song "satisfied" sounds like "call my name part 2"!
damn,just when i thought Prince was gonna perhaps explore other areas besides soul-music on the new album...

he is playing it way too safe these days.
then again,i guesse that is the way they like you to be in hollywood.
nice and safe.
chocolate waterfalls in your living room...
fancy guest list...
who needs to be edgy when everybody is kissing your ass for being safe?

alexnvrmnd said:

Alex...never mind.. And quit proving my point. Good Lord!

alexnvrmnd said:

Lemmings indeed. Anyone who writes "thank u 4 your beautiful post" in this context is clearly a fam, that is a fan who idolises the man, more than the music. In the eyes of a fam, their idol can never do any wrong.

I've read several posts in this thread saying things like those who haven't fauned over the performance, or expressed a critical opinion are being ungrateful or disrespectful. I think it shows the sort of view point these people have, there's little one can do about it, it's always the same story, and will never change - critical/objective opinion=negativity.

Also agree 100% with wallsafford's post above


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laurarichardson said:

just because some of us thought the performance was boring and lite
doesn't mean that we are "stuck in the 80's",that summary is too easy.
it is quite clear that Prince is really into the soul-music thing right now in his life...that is cool,just not my personal cup o' tea.
i would be a hipocrate and a liar if i posted here and said that this performance moved me or that Prince was at the top of his game.
it neither moved me nor did it prove that anything "revolutionary sounding" is coming.
from the sound of it,be prepared for another soul album.

I can't believe I just read all these posts & nothing about who the other vocalists were. Prince let 2 unknown people in the band take lead vocals & no one knows who they are?? Thats seems more significant then how Prince hugged Sheila.