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SportsIllustrated.com Head Football Writer Disses Prince I'm a huge football fan at all levels and also a big fan of Sports Illustrated's head football writer, Peter King's Monday Morning Quarterback column. Unfortunately, Mr. King decided to take a mean shot at P performing at halftime. Read the quote for youself.
1/14/07 http://sportsillustrated....ffs/6.html "Good thing the NFL is promoting the Prince Super Bowl appearance so heavily. It would also be a good idea to promote some of his music, because he hasn't had a song any of the human race has heard since, oh, about 1999." (Obviously, he's referring to the song and not the year) I think that even though he's a sportswriter, he can't possibly have missed the buzz surrounding Prince's recent resurgence as a leading figure in mainstream music. And I'm sure much had been made of this among NFL circles when he was selected to perform. I'm guessing he really enjoyed that joke of a performance by the Rolling Stones or the Snoozefest Paul McCartney put on a few years back. So what do you think? Every time I watch the other people news, I see a false picture of myself, another one of u. They try 2 tell us what we want, what 2 believe. Didn't that happen in the Garden, when somebody spoke 2 Eve? But I'm willin'.... | |
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That's not really a diss. It seems more like he's talking about all the biz conflicts. It's not like he said "He hasn't had a song since 1999" or that "he hasn't had a song worth hearing". Seems more like he's saying he hasn't had the proper promotion. And he's right.
He's a sports guy, that's probably the best he could word it. Why do you like playing around with my narrow scope of reality? - Stupify | |
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I think we're in 4 a phenomenal performance from the world's greatest entertainer.Finally,a half-time show worth watching! | |
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anon said: It's not like he said "He hasn't had a song since 1999.
He's a sports guy, that's probably the best he could word it.  That's exactly what he said. He said Prince hadn't had a song anyone had heard of since 1999 (the hit song)
How is that not a put down? Every time I watch the other people news, I see a false picture of myself, another one of u. They try 2 tell us what we want, what 2 believe. Didn't that happen in the Garden, when somebody spoke 2 Eve? But I'm willin'.... | |
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bodank35 said: anon said: It's not like he said "He hasn't had a song since 1999.
He's a sports guy, that's probably the best he could word it. That's exactly what he said. He said Prince hadn't had a song anyone had heard of since 1999 (the hit song)
How is that not a put down? 1.He hasn't had a song. 2.He hasn't had a song that anyone has heard. The way it's worded could be that he's making reference to bad biz affairs, lack of promo etc... Just giving the guy the benefit of doubt. Chances are he'll have more to say on it. Why do you like playing around with my narrow scope of reality? - Stupify | |
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At the end of the day Prince hasn't had one hit song since 1994. | |
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album debut at #1 in 2006
biggest selling tour of 2004 what say ye about that? if we based star value on hits it'd be awful dark 'round here | |
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Peter king is right on the money.
so what if p had a #1 album? it was short lived #1 album. the fact is his previous albums sold using his old popularity and some good pr moves. just like mj doing billy jean million times, p does let's go crazy million times to sell his new records. p is still living off of his old hits and old memories to promote himself. 3121 does not have any hit singles.other than hardcore fans, no one cares. p cant generate any interest with new singles. he has to plug in some old hits. 3121 album did not have #1 hit single or anything close to #1 hit. that's why it was short lived #1 album. i like p but he can no longer pump out #1 hits like he used to. | |
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Snap said: album debut at #1 in 2006
biggest selling tour of 2004 what say ye about that? if we based star value on hits it'd be awful dark 'round here prince is a musician. he's legacy will be judged based on his music which means hits. prince has shown that he cant no longer pump out great music that everybody can appreciate and not just hardcore fans.this means no hit single. rolling stones still have #1 tour every time they tour so what does that mean? | |
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Who cares what this guy thinks? Hell, I've never heard of him! We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. | |
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lovemachine said: At the end of the day Prince hasn't had one hit song since 1994.
----- Perhaps he has not had a hit on the charts you have been looking at. Musicology did really well for P in 2004. Without the giveaway he still sold a million copies. Some of you so-called fans are worst haters then then the media. Is not like if you kept repeating this stuff it well somehow come true. I am sure P is going to kick ass at the Superbowl. Dude puts on incredible performances and at this stage in his carreer he could easily half ass on stage but true to his work ethic he always brings it. | |
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ratt said: Snap said: album debut at #1 in 2006
biggest selling tour of 2004 what say ye about that? if we based star value on hits it'd be awful dark 'round here prince is a musician. he's legacy will be judged based on his music which means hits. prince has shown that he cant no longer pump out great music that everybody can appreciate and not just hardcore fans.this means no hit single. rolling stones still have #1 tour every time they tour so what does that mean? ----- The Rolling Stones have not had a hit record in over 15 years. WTF are you talking about. Their tours do great just like P and no one bitches about it. | |
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im hardly the biggest defendant of prince's recent work but i know lots of people who are not hardcore prince fans who are aware of (and like) his singles like musicology, black sweat, fury, etc | |
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laurarichardson said: lovemachine said: At the end of the day Prince hasn't had one hit song since 1994.
----- Perhaps he has not had a hit on the charts you have been looking at. Musicology did really well for P in 2004. Without the giveaway he still sold a million copies. Some of you so-called fans are worst haters then then the media. Is not like if you kept repeating this stuff it well somehow come true. I am sure P is going to kick ass at the Superbowl. Dude puts on incredible performances and at this stage in his carreer he could easily half ass on stage but true to his work ethic he always brings it. Exactly. I wonder why artist like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, etc don't get dissed about not having a hit record in years. Or why no one says anything about them living off their hits. I bet no one would have anything negative to say if Stevie Wonder was doing the half-time. When was the last time he had a hit record? Why does it seem like Prince is held to a different standard than anyone else? | |
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I wonder what he said about the rolling stones or Paul McCartney (sp?) for that matter.
 "not a fan"  yeah...ok | |
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When u DON'T even know sports very well.....how are u qualified 2 talk about MUSIC? | |
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laurarichardson said: lovemachine said: At the end of the day Prince hasn't had one hit song since 1994.
----- Perhaps he has not had a hit on the charts you have been looking at. Musicology did really well for P in 2004. Without the giveaway he still sold a million copies. Some of you so-called fans are worst haters then then the media. Is not like if you kept repeating this stuff it well somehow come true. I am sure P is going to kick ass at the Superbowl. Dude puts on incredible performances and at this stage in his carreer he could easily half ass on stage but true to his work ethic he always brings it. I still stand by the FACT that Prince hasn't had a hit SONG since 1994. That's what the writer was referring to and me as well. That said I'm sure he will put on a terrific halftime show. Saw him this weekend and he was in good form. | |
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Whatever. | |
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wlcm2thdwn said: Whatever.
Samething I was thinking. Typical ball scratching, sportsloving, 'manly-man' who has to put down men like Prince to defend his own brutish manner. That being said...THE COUNTDOWN CONTINUES!!  If you will, so will I | |
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bodank35 said: I'm a huge football fan at all levels and also a big fan of Sports Illustrated's head football writer, Peter King's Monday Morning Quarterback column. Unfortunately, Mr. King decided to take a mean shot at P performing at halftime. Read the quote for youself.
1So what do you think?[/color] what kind of name is that?...lol besides who cares what he says? it didn't change my life what so ever...just some other person rambling off at the mouth..nothing new.. [Edited 1/17/07 11:21am] Because of God..we 2 r 1~~Darren & Suzyn forever
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Peter King this for u: 
If I had 1% to 10% of Prince Money, I could be my own boss or not have to work at all!!!   |
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Well, he has a point. Prince hasn't had a hit song since '94, and all of his singles since then have done rather poorly. Does that mean they've all been shit? Not at all. But they have done poorly. The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.
"You still wanna take me to prison...just because I won't trade humanity for patriotism." | |
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And who is Peter King? Obviously he doesn't listen to music. | |
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I like all the responses. Thanks everybody. I've been an Orger for a while now, but only posted sporadically. This is the first thread I've started. Hope the discussion continues!! 
Back to the subject. Do you think opinions like Mr. King's are justified? - Remember, look at this from the standpoint of the general public and not the devoted fans we all are.  Every time I watch the other people news, I see a false picture of myself, another one of u. They try 2 tell us what we want, what 2 believe. Didn't that happen in the Garden, when somebody spoke 2 Eve? But I'm willin'.... | |
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I've always liked Peter King but this seems like a stupid, uninformed remark to me. His exact words were: "Good thing the NFL is promoting the Prince Super Bowl appearance so heavily. It would also be a good idea to promote some of his music, because he hasn't had a song any of the human race has heard since, oh, about 1999."
How is this right on point??? I think a lot of people in the human race have heard his music and made it quite successful, especially when you compare his recent and current success to that of older artists who've been around as long as he has. Besides, Prince doesn’t need the Superbowl to “promote” his work. Organizers of the Superbowl have been asking him to do the halftime show for over 20 years and he’s always refused, until now. Which is probably why they are promoting it so heavily because they know how significant this performance is even if Peter King does not. Even though his opinion is meaningless, I hate it when members of the press make blanket statements about stuff they don't really know about and because they're the press it theoretically gives them instant credibility. Even if this is his opinion, he's a journalist and is supposed to be held to a higher standard and should know the facts when he puts his opinion in print and keep the hyperbole and exaggeration to a minimum. Not like us on the Org  we can say whatever we want and just make shit up!
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SCNDLS said: I've always liked Peter King but this seems like a stupid, uninformed remark to me. His exact words were: "Good thing the NFL is promoting the Prince Super Bowl appearance so heavily. It would also be a good idea to promote some of his music, because he hasn't had a song any of the human race has heard since, oh, about 1999."
How is this right on point??? I think a lot of people in the human race have heard his music and made it quite successful, especially when you compare his recent and current success to that of older artists who've been around as long as he has. Besides, Prince doesn’t need the Superbowl to “promote” his work. Organizers of the Superbowl have been asking him to do the halftime show for over 20 years and he’s always refused, until now. Which is probably why they are promoting it so heavily because they know how significant this performance is even if Peter King does not. Even though his opinion is meaningless, I hate it when members of the press make blanket statements about stuff they don't really know about and because they're the press it theoretically gives them instant credibility. Even if this is his opinion, he's a journalist and is supposed to be held to a higher standard and should know the facts when he puts his opinion in print and keep the hyperbole and exaggeration to a minimum. Not like us on the Org we can say whatever we want and just make shit up!
[Edited 1/17/07 15:54pm] [Edited 1/17/07 15:56pm] Well said! Every time I watch the other people news, I see a false picture of myself, another one of u. They try 2 tell us what we want, what 2 believe. Didn't that happen in the Garden, when somebody spoke 2 Eve? But I'm willin'.... | |
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oh please, this guy is just so into sports that he probably never listens to music! I guess he hasn't seen the grammy awards or BET awards or any of the many appearances Prince has made over the past 3 years! Oh and let us not forget the #1 tour in America of 2004...Prince Musicology. good thing he sticks to sports, idiot! | |
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I wouldn't give a damn what the man thinks. He is a human being and has his opinion just like I have mine. All sports (unless they are playing in the nude) interest me about as much as a damn opera because both things are equally as boring. I have never watched a Super Bowl before and I wouldn't be watching this year if Prince wasn't on it. In fact, I will only be watching the halftime show. After that, I'm changing the channel because the only men I want to see playing with balls are the ones in the gay porn movies.
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He's a sports enthusiast, not a hardcore Prince fan.  Honestly, his little pea brain is about to become shocked into reality with Prince electrifies him with his performance. It's a given.   &  | |
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After Prince rocks the house I'm going to respond to Mr. King's Column. (He posts reader responses once a week)
Give me some Ideas on what to say. Every time I watch the other people news, I see a false picture of myself, another one of u. They try 2 tell us what we want, what 2 believe. Didn't that happen in the Garden, when somebody spoke 2 Eve? But I'm willin'.... | |
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