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St. Paul Pioneer Press: It took 28 years but Prince scored a #1 http://www.twincities.com...217814.htm
NO. 1 WITH '3121' It only took 28 years, but Prince scored a career... BY ROSS RAIHALA Pioneer Press NO. 1 WITH '3121' It only took 28 years, but Prince scored a career first this week when his latest album, "3121," entered the Billboard album chart at No. 1. It's been a long time since the Minneapolis native reigned over the charts. His three previous No. 1 albums — the soundtracks to "Purple Rain" and "Batman" and his 1985 release "Around the World in a Day" — all came as part of his superstar phase in the '80s. Some 183,000 fans picked up "3121," securing Prince the top spot above new albums from B.G., Ben Harper and Teddy Geiger. There is already speculation some hardcore followers bought multiple copies of "3121" for its Willy Wonka-esque contest that randomly scattered seven "purple tickets" in the CD's first run. The winners will be invited to a private concert in Prince's home. So far, Prince's promotion for "3121" has been limited to a "Saturday Night Live" appearance and a handful of club and theater concerts that kept the spotlight focused on his latest protégé, Tamar. Radio has yet to blow out any of the album's singles, including "Black Sweat," a stripped-down funk workout reminiscent of his classic hit "Kiss." Still, it's a welcome feat for the Purple One, who has struggled to connect with mainstream audiences in recent years. His 2004 disc "Musicology" peaked at No. 3, thanks in part to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a massive tour. It was the first time he'd scored a Billboard Top 10 album since 1995's "The Gold Experience." "I'll be the first one to admit that I am many things, but one thing I am not is ungrateful...thank you..." - Prince | |
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WaterUdrink said: http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/entertainment/14217814.htm
NO. 1 WITH '3121' It only took 28 years, but Prince scored a career... BY ROSS RAIHALA Pioneer Press NO. 1 WITH '3121' It only took 28 years, but Prince scored a career first this week when his latest album, "3121," entered the Billboard album chart at No. 1. It's been a long time since the Minneapolis native reigned over the charts. His three previous No. 1 albums — the soundtracks to "Purple Rain" and "Batman" and his 1985 release "Around the World in a Day" — all came as part of his superstar phase in the '80s. Some 183,000 fans picked up "3121," securing Prince the top spot above new albums from B.G., Ben Harper and Teddy Geiger. There is already speculation some hardcore followers bought multiple copies of "3121" for its Willy Wonka-esque contest that randomly scattered seven "purple tickets" in the CD's first run. The winners will be invited to a private concert in Prince's home. So far, Prince's promotion for "3121" has been limited to a "Saturday Night Live" appearance and a handful of club and theater concerts that kept the spotlight focused on his latest protégé, Tamar. Radio has yet to blow out any of the album's singles, including "Black Sweat," a stripped-down funk workout reminiscent of his classic hit "Kiss." Still, it's a welcome feat for the Purple One, who has struggled to connect with mainstream audiences in recent years. His 2004 disc "Musicology" peaked at No. 3, thanks in part to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a massive tour. It was the first time he'd scored a Billboard Top 10 album since 1995's "The Gold Experience." Even if it's for only a week, I'm loving this. | |
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Graycap23 said: WaterUdrink said: http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/entertainment/14217814.htm
NO. 1 WITH '3121' It only took 28 years, but Prince scored a career... BY ROSS RAIHALA Pioneer Press NO. 1 WITH '3121' It only took 28 years, but Prince scored a career first this week when his latest album, "3121," entered the Billboard album chart at No. 1. It's been a long time since the Minneapolis native reigned over the charts. His three previous No. 1 albums — the soundtracks to "Purple Rain" and "Batman" and his 1985 release "Around the World in a Day" — all came as part of his superstar phase in the '80s. Some 183,000 fans picked up "3121," securing Prince the top spot above new albums from B.G., Ben Harper and Teddy Geiger. There is already speculation some hardcore followers bought multiple copies of "3121" for its Willy Wonka-esque contest that randomly scattered seven "purple tickets" in the CD's first run. The winners will be invited to a private concert in Prince's home. So far, Prince's promotion for "3121" has been limited to a "Saturday Night Live" appearance and a handful of club and theater concerts that kept the spotlight focused on his latest protégé, Tamar. Radio has yet to blow out any of the album's singles, including "Black Sweat," a stripped-down funk workout reminiscent of his classic hit "Kiss." Still, it's a welcome feat for the Purple One, who has struggled to connect with mainstream audiences in recent years. His 2004 disc "Musicology" peaked at No. 3, thanks in part to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a massive tour. It was the first time he'd scored a Billboard Top 10 album since 1995's "The Gold Experience." Even if it's for only a week, I'm loving this. Me too. I've been praying for this for a very long time. God answers prayer even if it takes a while! I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that | |
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So all of these articles are saying this is a career first for Prince, however they also mention a bunch of other #1 albums. Did the other albums like Batman and ATWIAD not get to #1 in the first week? Is that what is unique about 3121? | |
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avah12 said: So all of these articles are saying this is a career first for Prince, however they also mention a bunch of other #1 albums. Did the other albums like Batman and ATWIAD not get to #1 in the first week? Is that what is unique about 3121?
Apparently 3121 is his first CD to debut at #1, especially since the charts became a part of Soundscan. It's hard for me to believe that too but it's true. I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that | |
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purplecam said: Graycap23 said: Even if it's for only a week, I'm loving this. Me too. I've been praying for this for a very long time. God answers prayer even if it takes a while! You prayed to God for Prince to have a number 1 album? ...well at least this explains it . | |
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newpower99 said: purplecam said: Me too. I've been praying for this for a very long time. God answers prayer even if it takes a while! You prayed to God for Prince to have a number 1 album? i was thinking the same thing...  | |
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he's smart...(the ticket in the cd thing 4 fanatics) trust me it aint average joe's buying no damn 3121 disk...  | |
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newpower99 said: purplecam said: Me too. I've been praying for this for a very long time. God answers prayer even if it takes a while! You prayed to God for Prince to have a number 1 album? ...well at least this explains it . I'm an atheist, but if there was a God, I'd like to think that He'd have been busy with other, more important shit...  "Drop that stereo before I blow your Goddamn nuts off, asshole!"
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sallysassalot said: newpower99 said: You prayed to God for Prince to have a number 1 album? i was thinking the same thing... What if God were one of us...just a slob like some of us.... | |
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Lol, Emancipation. | |
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We better watch it or they will move this thread to the Politics & Religion forum . They scare me over there.  | |
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OH! So thats why theres all that death in africaa at the minute-GOD was busy sorting out the soundscan figures | |
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KingSausage said: newpower99 said: You prayed to God for Prince to have a number 1 album? ...well at least this explains it . I'm an atheist, but if there was a God, I'd like to think that He'd have been busy with other, more important shit... all shit is important to god... Stand Up! Everybody, this is your life!
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prettymansson said: he's smart...(the ticket in the cd thing 4 fanatics) trust me it aint average joe's buying no damn 3121 disk...
i'd disagree with that many of my friends who are by no means big fans have bought the new CD. They've ignored every release for the last 10 years, but got pulled-in somehow by this. And, last weekend, I was at 2 targets that were out of stock on 3121. I know that ain't ALL due to 'fanatics' buying multiple copies. I'm sure multi-buying inflated the numbers, but only a bit. | |
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thepope2the9s said: KingSausage said: I'm an atheist, but if there was a God, I'd like to think that He'd have been busy with other, more important shit... all shit is important to god... Even favoring Prince over some other artist? Naah... "Drop that stereo before I blow your Goddamn nuts off, asshole!"
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purplecam said: Graycap23 said: Even if it's for only a week, I'm loving this. Me too. I've been praying for this for a very long time. God answers prayer even if it takes a while!  Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord Acton | |
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So Happy for Prince. Prince is the BEST MUSICIAN OUT THERE and it is TIME AGAIN FOR HIS CAREER TO KICK ASS! I Have been GUSHING about HOW GREAT he is for YEARS. I LOVE the MAN..... He is AWESOME!  | |
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KingSausage said: thepope2the9s said: all shit is important to god... Even favoring Prince over some other artist? Naah... his ways are above our ways...whomever is first on earth is last and whomever is last is first....what am a saying? u dont believe anyways. Stand Up! Everybody, this is your life!
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thepope2the9s said: KingSausage said: Even favoring Prince over some other artist? Naah... his ways are above our ways...whomever is first on earth is last and whomever is last is first....what am a saying? u dont believe anyways. what the hell that got to do with prince? Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord Acton | |
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