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Prince's Open Letter To Madonna Was anyone else mortified when Prince wrote that "Open Letter To Madonna", asking for her help with Warner Brothers in getting his masters back?
Aside from working together briefly (and a rumored "encounter") in the late 80's, they really weren't close. I understand that she was the highest-ranking artist on the WB roster at that time, but to me it kinda seemed like "drunk dialing" your ex-girlfriend from 10 years ago because you were having a bad day and waking up her husband and kids. I dunno - it seemed desperate. |
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It was. The Most Important Thing In Life Is Sincerity....Once You Can Fake That, You Can Fake Anything. |
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It was hilariously base.
Se7en said: but to me it kinda seemed like "drunk dialing" your ex-girlfriend from 10 years ago because you were having a bad day and waking up her husband and kids.
The perfect analogy. [Edited 1/21/07 5:42am] | |
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An "open letter" I'll believe it whaen I see it.
yes, great analogy, but what a strange word analogy | |
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thedribbler said: An "open letter" I'll believe it whaen I see it.
crazyoldprince said: January 10, 1999:
Open Letter 2 Madonna from The Artist: Madonna: artist 2 artist, eye am sure u understand the connection eye feel 2 my music. U more than any1 at Time Warner knows the patience and care with which we give birth 2 creation... and u maybe moreso than any1 knows how much a new artist longs 2 find a place amongst "the chosen few" 2 flaunt those creations (and at the same time put food on one's table). Music lawyers, managers and execs make deals best suited 4 their futures as well as urs in most cases... OWNERSHIP OF MASTER RECORDINGS IS ALMOST NEVER AN ISSUE! (let's remember, it was 1978!) Eye dreamt of u and eye at the Grammy Awards and felt a need 2 write this letter 2 u. In my dream, eye approached u and asked u if u remembered me, and u said "sure"... u were on ur way up 2 receive 1 of numerous awards u will no doubt receive that night, and eye asked u 2 help me with my fight 2 retain ownership of my legacy and u said, "eye don't own ur masters, Time Warner does... if it was my company, u could have them." "But eye say 2 u, dear sister, it IS ur company as long as u remain in their graces... 4 all Artists, Madonna, make a stand 4 what is RIGHT... surely they will listen 2 u!" In the dream u seemed 2 feel me and yet u were a bit non-committal... so as u approached the podium, eye followed u, and as we stood side by side, eye said, "b glad this a commercial break!" and eye walked offstage and looked 4 Wyclef. Interpretations aside, artist 2 artist, "U Can Help Us... and eye know u will becuz u REMEMBER ME." It was originally posted on love4oneanother.com, which is obviously now defunct, but you can search Google, and usenet for the same transcript. . [Edited 1/21/07 8:58am] | |
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Se7en said: Was anyone else mortified when Prince wrote that "Open Letter To Madonna", asking for her help with Warner Brothers in getting his masters back?
Aside from working together briefly (and a rumored "encounter") in the late 80's, they really weren't close. I understand that she was the highest-ranking artist on the WB roster at that time, but to me it kinda seemed like "drunk dialing" your ex-girlfriend from 10 years ago because you were having a bad day and waking up her husband and kids. I dunno - it seemed desperate. How do you know they weren't (aren't) closer than was made public? [Edited 1/21/07 9:06am] My art book: http://www.lulu.com/spotl...ecomicskid
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ufoclub said: Se7en said: Was anyone else mortified when Prince wrote that "Open Letter To Madonna", asking for her help with Warner Brothers in getting his masters back?
Aside from working together briefly (and a rumored "encounter") in the late 80's, they really weren't close. I understand that she was the highest-ranking artist on the WB roster at that time, but to me it kinda seemed like "drunk dialing" your ex-girlfriend from 10 years ago because you were having a bad day and waking up her husband and kids. I dunno - it seemed desperate. How do you know they weren't (aren't) closer than was made public? [Edited 1/21/07 9:06am] There have been rumour that they had a sexual thing that involve sex in limos or something like that. But it's just rumours, so I can't put my hands of fire for it | |
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MikeMatronik said: ufoclub said: How do you know they weren't (aren't) closer than was made public? [Edited 1/21/07 9:06am] There have been rumour that they had a sexual thing that involve sex in limos or something like that. But it's just rumours, so I can't put my hands of fire for it They did date briefly (at least according to a Madonna bio I flipped through), but I just meant as industry friends. Like Scorcese and Spielberg... My art book: http://www.lulu.com/spotl...ecomicskid
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ufoclub said: Se7en said: Was anyone else mortified when Prince wrote that "Open Letter To Madonna", asking for her help with Warner Brothers in getting his masters back?
Aside from working together briefly (and a rumored "encounter") in the late 80's, they really weren't close. I understand that she was the highest-ranking artist on the WB roster at that time, but to me it kinda seemed like "drunk dialing" your ex-girlfriend from 10 years ago because you were having a bad day and waking up her husband and kids. I dunno - it seemed desperate. How do you know they weren't (aren't) closer than was made public? [b] Seems like if they were closer he would've met with her in person or called her on the phone to discuss options. The "Open Letter" is something you do when all other options are exhausted. |
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At least it didn't involve any tin charms or feathers! | |
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Untouchable said: At least it didn't involve any tin charms or feathers!
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I guess the letter didn't work...Wyclef??? Prime aka The Kid
"I need u to dance, I need u to strip I need u to shake Ur lil' ass n hips I need u to grind like Ur working for tips And give me what I need while we listen to PRINCE" | |
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Is that real?! If so:
What was her reply? Who's idea was this? & Most importantly, Why did no one stop him from doing this? Let this be a lesson to the org dream team: THEY'RE JUST DREAMS! Why do you like playing around with my narrow scope of reality? - Stupify | |
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I remember that.
Madonna made no public comment replying to this, and it made it to several news outlets. It was embarrassing. | |
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The letter was real, as were the howls of laughter errupting from Madonna when she read it, I imagine. Listen to me on The House of Pop Culture podcast on itunes http://itunes.apple.com/u...d438631917 | |
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npgmaverick said: The letter was real, as were the howls of laughter errupting from Madonna when she read it, I imagine.
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Imago said: npgmaverick said: The letter was real, as were the howls of laughter errupting from Madonna when she read it, I imagine.
 Why do you like playing around with my narrow scope of reality? - Stupify | |
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This is my first time hearing of this and well I'm purely horrified. I can't remember the last time I was this horrified. Yes I can. Anybody ever see George Clinton with no shirt on?  I love a Man who:
Wears More Make Up Than Me. Wears Four Inch Stilleto Boots. Changes His Name To An Unpronouncable Symbol. Who Changes His Name Back From An Unpronouncable Symbol. Oh And Most Importantly, Who Is Sexy Little Drop Of Butterscotch | |
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I had forgotten about this.
Didn't Madonna form Maverick soon after this? And yeah, how do we know what their 'real' relationship is? Use the media. Don't let it use you. "Plaid shorts are completely over." | |
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npgmaverick said: The letter was real, as were the howls of laughter errupting from Madonna when she read it, I imagine.
I bet she didn't laugh at all. "Plaid shorts are completely over." | |
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anon said: Is that real?! If so:
What was her reply? Who's idea was this? & Most importantly, Why did no one stop him from doing this? Let this be a lesson to the org dream team: THEY'RE JUST DREAMS! Dreams are powerful. Aren't they? "Plaid shorts are completely over." | |
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Untouchable said: At least it didn't involve any tin charms or feathers!
"He tried to put a hex on me!" | |
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Se7en said: ufoclub said: How do you know they weren't (aren't) closer than was made public? [b] Seems like if they were closer he would've met with her in person or called her on the phone to discuss options. The "Open Letter" is something you do when all other options are exhausted. Prince can just call up Madonna. Anytime. This is a business. They have agencies,representation, and lawyers. Trust me the open letter was meant for our eyes more than Madonna's. It was a stunt, and the Wyclef thing is hilarious and a respoonse to Wyclef having (at the time) mocked him for a few seconds on MTV... "purple rain" My art book: http://www.lulu.com/spotl...ecomicskid
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robertes71 said: anon said: Is that real?! If so:
What was her reply? Who's idea was this? & Most importantly, Why did no one stop him from doing this? Let this be a lesson to the org dream team: THEY'RE JUST DREAMS! Dreams are powerful. Aren't they? Maybe next time he'll write a book instead of an open letter.  Why do you like playing around with my narrow scope of reality? - Stupify | |
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Se7en said: Was anyone else mortified when Prince wrote that "Open Letter To Madonna", asking for her help with Warner Brothers in getting his masters back?
Aside from working together briefly (and a rumored "encounter") in the late 80's, they really weren't close. I understand that she was the highest-ranking artist on the WB roster at that time, but to me it kinda seemed like "drunk dialing" your ex-girlfriend from 10 years ago because you were having a bad day and waking up her husband and kids. I dunno - it seemed desperate. man that was best left in his hello kitty journal.
drunk dailing prince is hilarious! | |
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I doubt that Madonna even saw the letter.If she had,she probably would have called Prince and told him the eaxct same thing she said when he showed her the script to "Graffiti Bridge": "You're stupid" | |
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SoulAlive said: I doubt that Madonna even saw the letter.If she had,she probably would have called Prince and told him the eaxct same thing she said when he showed her the script to "Graffiti Bridge": "You're stupid"
lol ive read about this whole deal before. he got her an apartment and special food and a special rug and then she only stood one nite
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Christopher said: SoulAlive said: I doubt that Madonna even saw the letter.If she had,she probably would have called Prince and told him the eaxct same thing she said when he showed her the script to "Graffiti Bridge": "You're stupid"
lol ive read about this whole deal before. he got her an apartment and special food and a special rug and then she only stood one nite
Yeah,in September 1987,he invited her to Paisley Park and presented her with an early script of "Graffiti Bridge".He wanted her to co-star.She wasn't impressed and flatly refused to participate.Uptown magazine printed this scriot and it is really horrible....even worse than the film that he ultimately released,lol. | |
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robertes71 said: I had forgotten about this.
Didn't Madonna form Maverick soon after this? uh, no. madonna formed maverick in 1991. now if you'll excuse me, i'm off to go find wyclef | |
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He must have been desperate. | |
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