Would Prince be viewed less critically if he had died suddenly after, say, SOTT? It seems that people are bashing him lately for just being his usual self and growing a little older. It is difficult for an artist to create art based on expectations. Maybe we should just enjoy the ride. I am betting the same bashers would be Graceland-type fans if we were to lose Prince.

Please no more posts requesting 'Rock" Guitar

I have a lot of friends who are into old acts that are either retired or dead. I always say to them, it is far less risky to follow an artist who's legacy is secure and will never now release a modern 'duff' album. Following someone around now, you never know what you are going to get.

There are definately some artists who died before they had a chance to bring out inferior albums that might have lessened their 'legendary' status. I think the greatest example of this is John Lennon and Paul McCartney. If it had been Paul who died, he might have this legendary genius status and instead it be John who brought out boring jangly guitar albums and songs with animated frogs and people going, oh yeah, it was Paul who always wrote the best stuff.

It was Paul who always wrote the best stuff

he wasnt put on earth to lead u people anywhere

he wasnt put on earth to entertain you

he was put here to be a channel of music

he was put on earth to learn about the real meaning of Love



y'all are just observers of one man's journey

a journey that has nothing to do with any of you



so while ur busy talkin bout death

have a look at what ur killing

have a look at all the hangers-on he's endured over the years

all the leeches and the money-lovers

pissing in his ear

have a look at what mass media has done to him

have a look



have a look at what his childhood gave him to battle in his later years

have a look at what comes to his door every day

have a look at all the women he has loved

have a look at more than what you can get from him


so while ur talkin bout life

have a look at how ur livin



you like his music

so what?



he wasnt put on earth to lead you anywhere

he wasnt put on earth to entertain you

he was put here to be a channel of music

he was put here to learn the real meaning of Love



you are merely observers of one man's journey

a journey that has nothing to do with any of you



so while ur talkin bout death

have a look at what ur killing

and while ur talkin bout life

have a look at how ur living

pfunkpilot said:

If you look at the music industry today and "expectations" on hits, I wouldn't care too much about how people or critics view Prince.

Everyone has their time, and noone can expect Prince's current music to reach the height as it did in Purple Rain days, but if you have seen him lately in his live shows, he has definately crafted his art in more ways the one and he does not disappoint. So I would definately say, enjoy the music and enjoy the ride.
[Edited 7/14/06 18:08pm]

pfunkpilot said:

- I am convinced that, if Prince died on a plane crash during Lovesexy tour, he wouldn´t be bashed as he is today

I don't know what this thread is supposed to be about (I ain't read it)...I just came in to say their cover of Pop Life sucks. Frickin' Pete Burns.

ok carry on

FruitToAttractBears said:

Isn't it painful when a Prince cover is bad.

metalorange said:

from what I've read in the past John Lennon produced his fair share of iffy solo albums even before his premature death didnt he ?

wonder505 said:

It really is. I honestly can't even think of one that's good...and IMO for a cover to be 'good' I have to like it better or just as well as the original...take The Sea and Cakes version of "Sound and Vision" for example. But good Prince covers? I can only think of one, and I don't even know who it's by.

I'm never comfortable w/ these "what if P died" threads

CalhounSq said:

Me neither

wonder505 said:

First time I ever seen one.

MickG said:

They pop up every now & again...

" What do they want??? Michael Jackson on a slab????? " - Michael Jackson



get over thyself