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Thread started 06/28/05 2:58pm

jacktheimprovi
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Prince songs that sound like Sly songs

Now before people start responding with "prince is totally original, he's the greatest artist ever and never ever ripped anybody off" my intention is not to accuse prince of "stealing" from sly but rather to make a good document of the sly influence in prince's music, so here are some songs I think are similar to sly songs, let me know if there are some that you think I've missed.

Forever in my life-Everyday People
The Ballad of Dorothy Parker-Sounds like something from Riot or Fresh, probably sounds more like "Family Affair" than any other specific track
If I was your girlfriend-bassline appropriated from Thank You falletin Me be mice elf agin, melody and overall feel is quite different though
Family Name-Africa Talks To You "The Asphalt Jungle"
Slow Love-Hot Fun In The Summertime
Alphabet Street-You Can Make it if you try
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Reply #1 posted 06/28/05 3:10pm

funkpill

When I first heard "The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker", my first reaction was, SLY!!!

That guitar riff that's ending on "Alphabet St." is the same riff from "You Can Make It If You Try".....

Prince & The Revolution were almost the Sly & The Family Stone of the 80's....
[Edited 6/28/05 15:12pm]
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Reply #2 posted 06/28/05 3:46pm

Snap

It's Gonna Be a Beautiful Night -- Dance To The Music
Make Ya Mama Happy -- Sing A Simple Song, and many more
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Reply #3 posted 06/28/05 4:03pm

Spookymuffin

Snap said:

Make Ya Mama Happy -- Sing A Simple Song, and many more


I don't see that at all...
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Reply #4 posted 06/28/05 4:08pm

thesexofit

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Rasberry beret
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Reply #5 posted 06/28/05 4:39pm

sitruk7

Sex In The Summer
1999 ( the structure at least)
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Reply #6 posted 06/28/05 5:21pm

Snap

Spookymuffin said:

Snap said:

Make Ya Mama Happy -- Sing A Simple Song, and many more


I don't see that at all...


then what do you see?
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Reply #7 posted 06/28/05 5:39pm

emesem

daddy pop
1999
we gets up
[Edited 6/28/05 17:39pm]
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Reply #8 posted 06/29/05 9:49am

prettymansson

funkpill said:

When I first heard "The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker", my first reaction was, SLY!!!

That guitar riff that's ending on "Alphabet St." is the same riff from "You Can Make It If You Try".....

Prince & The Revolution were almost the Sly & The Family Stone of the 80's....
[Edited 6/28/05 15:12pm]


RIGHT ON...a lil babies makin babies mixed with a lil if u want me to stay..
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Reply #9 posted 06/29/05 2:22pm

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funkpill said:

When I first heard "The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker", my first reaction was, SLY!!!

That guitar riff that's ending on "Alphabet St." is the same riff from "You Can Make It If You Try".....

Prince & The Revolution were almost the Sly & The Family Stone of the 80's....
[Edited 6/28/05 15:12pm]

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Reply #10 posted 06/29/05 2:33pm

Spookymuffin

Snap said:

Spookymuffin said:



I don't see that at all...


then what do you see?


dead people.
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Reply #11 posted 06/29/05 2:39pm

4nowneway

I heard Princes music before I got in to Slys, I guess thats why I cant hear the similarities.
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