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grade my "initiation" mix CD As some of you know, I was engaged in a fierce debate with my office mates over the merits of Prince v. Sting (I love both artists) and Prince's greatness in general. Many who are ignorant of Prince simply put him down for his look, his  name-change, etc. Then my own assistant joined the fray. She claimed that Prince wasn't a great artist at all, in part b/c he reminded her of MJ (wow). I asked her whether she KNEW Prince's music. Of course, the answer was no.
She's probably in her 40s, likes Led Zep, jazz, sixties rock, classical. So I wanted to give her a sampling of Prince's range as an artist, and to keep it "clean (relatively) and interesting." So I made the following CD. ATWIAD Two Honky Tonk Woman (live) Cream Computer Blue Crazy You The Question of U The Ballad of Dorothy Parker Raspberry Beret Interactive 1+1+1=3 Shy 5 Women + Girls and Boys ICNTTPOYM Mountains Venus De Milo Reflection What do you think? Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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Good song selection, but the song order could be changed. "New Power slide...." |
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Shouldn't you have one song from his new wave period? "When You Were Mine" perhaps? | |
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sextonseven said: Shouldn't you have one song from his new wave period? "When You Were Mine" perhaps?
That was in there, but I felt it was too risque, perhaps, for her taste. I tried not to include songs that were too overtly sexual. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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skywalker said: Good song selection, but the song order could be changed.
I'd love to get your thoughts on it and then I'll tell you the reasoning for my song selection. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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namepeace said: sextonseven said: Shouldn't you have one song from his new wave period? "When You Were Mine" perhaps?
That was in there, but I felt it was too risque, perhaps, for her taste. I tried not to include songs that were too overtly sexual. I don't think it's more risque than "Girls And Boys". If she knows French, she might be offended by that song.  | |
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Nice list but I agree the order is a bit weird
and what the heck is "Two"? If you will, so will I | |
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thekidsgirl said: Nice list but I agree the order is a bit weird
and what the heck is "Two"? "Two" is taken from the album:  | |
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sextonseven said: namepeace said: That was in there, but I felt it was too risque, perhaps, for her taste. I tried not to include songs that were too overtly sexual. I don't think it's more risque than "Girls And Boys". If she knows French, she might be offended by that song. Well, I didn't think that far ahead. But hey, the best intentions of mice and men . . . So far, no complaints! Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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sextonseven said: namepeace said: That was in there, but I felt it was too risque, perhaps, for her taste. I tried not to include songs that were too overtly sexual. I don't think it's more risque than "Girls And Boys". If she knows French, she might be offended by that song. true. your current tracklist is "clean" enough as it is, it isn't like you've inundated it with all of his smutty stuff. it won't hurt if you add it on. | |
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thekidsgirl said: Nice list but I agree the order is a bit weird
and what the heck is "Two"? Well, I was trying to display the range and fluidity and sheer unpredicatability of his work, while incorporating some rock, jazzy, bluesy, and funky sounds one on top of the other, while giving her a taste of some quintessential "Prince" songs (which carry a genre unto themselves). But at the very end I tried to bring it down a little. No rhyme or reason, or pride of "authorship." Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: sextonseven said: I don't think it's more risque than "Girls And Boys". If she knows French, she might be offended by that song. true. your current tracklist is "clean" enough as it is, it isn't like you've inundated it with all of his smutty stuff. it won't hurt if you add it on. Good points, I guess I need to mind my p's and q's when distributing this to female co-workers. But then again, when they ask for Prince, they should know what they may be getting. Good advice all. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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namepeace said: sextonseven said: Shouldn't you have one song from his new wave period? "When You Were Mine" perhaps?
That was in there, but I felt it was too risque, perhaps, for her taste. I tried not to include songs that were too overtly sexual. I don't think there is any way this woman can be open minded towards Prince. | |
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But good mix cd for starters  | |
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jayaredee said: namepeace said: That was in there, but I felt it was too risque, perhaps, for her taste. I tried not to include songs that were too overtly sexual. I don't think there is any way this woman can be open minded towards Prince. After her comments upon listening to the CD, I think you are right. It wasn't her cup of tea. But here's the funny thing. Several more people around the office heard I was making one for her and they wanted a copy and they're enjoying theirs! Then I walked down the hall and heard "Raspberry Beret" on one PC and "Interactive" on another. Funny! [Edited 7/8/05 12:44pm] Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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namepeace said: jayaredee said: I don't think there is any way this woman can be open minded towards Prince. After her comments upon listening to the CD, I think you are right. It wasn't her cup of tea. But here's the funny thing. Several more people around the office heard I was making one for her and they wanted a copy and they're enjoying theirs! Wow. At least by using her as a test bunny you turned on more of your co-workers to Prince. Now if only they decide to dig deeper they can become easily addicted or have at least a deeper knowledge and appreciation for the man. | |
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namepeace said: 5 Women + You know the "+" sign on the tracklist of The Vault...Old Friends is in reference to the credits in the liner notes and not part of the title right? Don't worry, I can't get pregnant - my ovaries are diseased...... | |
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She's probably in her 40s, likes Led Zep, jazz, sixties rock, classical.
So I wanted to give her a sampling of Prince's range as an artist, and to keep it "clean (relatively) and interesting." So I made the following CD. ATWIAD Two Honky Tonk Woman (live) Cream Computer Blue Crazy You The Question of U The Ballad of Dorothy Parker Raspberry Beret Interactive 1+1+1=3 Shy 5 Women + Girls and Boys ICNTTPOYM Mountains Venus De Milo Reflection What do you think?[/quote] I love doing these kinds of tapes. If she could handle Led Zepplin she can handle 'when u were mine'. I would have left out ATWIAD, interactive, Cream (shaboogiebop?) and Honkey Tonk Woman (live). Hearing artist you're not sure about cover a classic from a well established band is a tough sell. suggestions something from lovesexy maybe adore Joy in repition Keep trying. | |
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MetroArea said: namepeace said: 5 Women + You know the "+" sign on the tracklist of The Vault...Old Friends is in reference to the credits in the liner notes and not part of the title right? Check out the big brain on MetroArea! Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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Rev said: I love doing these kinds of tapes. If she could handle Led Zepplin she can handle 'when u were mine'. I would have left out ATWIAD, interactive, Cream (shaboogiebop?) and Honkey Tonk Woman (live). Hearing artist you're not sure about cover a classic from a well established band is a tough sell. suggestions something from lovesexy maybe adore Joy in repition Keep trying. good points all. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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Hmmm. Clean songs/wide range
7 Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? Venus De Milo Computer Blue Sign O the Times Damn U (unless the word "damn" is considered offensive) Starfish and Coffee Willing and Able The Question of U If I Was Your Girlfriend (edit) Solo Reflection | |
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namepeace said: MetroArea said: You know the "+" sign on the tracklist of The Vault...Old Friends is in reference to the credits in the liner notes and not part of the title right? Check out the big brain on MetroArea! Bustin' out my ears baby! + Don't worry, I can't get pregnant - my ovaries are diseased...... | |
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ATWIAD
Two Honky Tonk Woman (live) Drop this - no covers allowed Cream Computer Blue Crazy You The Question of U The Ballad of Dorothy Parker Raspberry Beret Interactive 1+1+1=3 Replace this with Its Gonna Be a Beautiful Night - its just better Shy 5 Women + Girls and Boys ICNTTPOYM Mountains Venus De Milo She Loves Me For Me Add this here Reflection What do you think? Now its perfect! | |
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thedoorkeeper said: ATWIAD
Two Honky Tonk Woman (live) Drop this - no covers allowed 1+1+1=3 Replace this with Its Gonna Be a Beautiful Night - its just better She Loves Me For Me Add this here What do you think? Now its perfect! Well, with the original recipient being a classic rock fan I wanted to show that P knew how 2 play that. Otherwise I'd agree! Agreed that IGBABN is a superior song, but I was going for a "cleaner" sound. SLMFM is not my favorite but I can see why you'd have it there. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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