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Songs that Define Prince...... Prince creates so many different types of song.
Not just in different genres, but more importantly in closeness 2 his style, his image, or his heart. So with this thought in mind, what songs do U think define Prince? I think... "...because no-one gets there alone." - "...I like the floor. It's the only thing that seems real." | |
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Come - Princes sexiest song IMO and a great 10 minute romp thats full of superb horn work and serious chillout melodies. Its just so...Princey
She Gave Her Angels - another Mayte moment. And one of Princes best examples of blending beauty and power. Controversy - the inspiration 4 this thread. Superb lyrics, excellent hooks and great thumping beat. Just what U need 2 dig one of Princes most important songs. [This message was edited Wed Sep 11 16:48:54 PDT 2002 by SexLovely] "...because no-one gets there alone." - "...I like the floor. It's the only thing that seems real." | |
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SexLovely said: [color=blue:428516bcc6:10e1dc0847]Come - Princes sexiest song IMO and a great 10 minute romp thats full of superb horn work and serious chillout melodies. Its just so...Princey
She Gave Her Angels - another Mayte moment. And one of Princes best examples of blending beauty and power. Controversy - the inspiration 4 this thread. Superb lyrics, excellent hooks and great thumping beat. Just what U need 2 dig one of Princes most important songs. The only song you listed that defines Prince is Controversy. That other shit listed isnt Prince..thats Prince in his fat Elvis phase. At least you've got THE definitive Prince song up in there. Controversy. "Climb in my fur." | |
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rdhull said: SexLovely said: [color=blue:428516bcc6:10e1dc0847:58b4f9726c]Come - Princes sexiest song IMO and a great 10 minute romp thats full of superb horn work and serious chillout melodies. Its just so...Princey
She Gave Her Angels - another Mayte moment. And one of Princes best examples of blending beauty and power. Controversy - the inspiration 4 this thread. Superb lyrics, excellent hooks and great thumping beat. Just what U need 2 dig one of Princes most important songs. The only song you listed that defines Prince is Controversy. That other shit listed isnt Prince..thats Prince in his fat Elvis phase. At least you've got THE definitive Prince song up in there. Controversy. Well I have to admit it kinda kicks the other twos butt of the definition thing, but "fat Elvis phase". Just thinking about the comparison makes me wanna laugh and puke at the same time... Wish it was possible...  "...because no-one gets there alone." - "...I like the floor. It's the only thing that seems real." | |
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rdhull said: The only song you listed that defines Prince is Controversy. That other shit listed isnt Prince..thats Prince in his fat Elvis phase. At least you've got THE definitive Prince song up in there. Controversy. Oh I don't know about that RD I think the Come is a valid choice. He's always talking about making some chick have an orgasm or jacking off himself  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Ifsixwuz9 said: rdhull said: The only song you listed that defines Prince is Controversy. That other shit listed isnt Prince..thats Prince in his fat Elvis phase. At least you've got THE definitive Prince song up in there. Controversy. Oh I don't know about that RD I think the Come is a valid choice. He's always talking about making some chick have an orgasm or jacking off himself Yeah but Come is Prince "doing" Prince. It seems forced and unoriginal and too forward...for him. Not like the "wanna fuck the taste outta your mouth" from LDC which was honest and raw. Come is a pretender to the throne. And hey..I like Come. It just seems like his Riot Going On type of hit filler where he said I gotta do a song like that is my forte'. "Climb in my fur." | |
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I think there are many that define Prince...
Soft & wet - An introduction to his young mind Bambi - Where he wanted to go, musically. Head - Dirty funk always in the background Controversy - Statements Sexuality - His thoughts are coming together 1999 - Join the new breed Purple Rain - deep The Ladder - Spiritually gaining force Kiss - but he can still funk Forever in my life, The Cross, SOTT - Waking up I Know - heaven is here! Electric Chair - Regretting some of his past? Still Would stand all time - Its coming Money don't matter - The "big" contract views are changing 7 - Egyptian thoughts! Race - waking up to the world Gold - Spirituality growing Chaos and disorder - drawing inward, the world in not good Holy River - Saved. He hopes true love is whats missing. The Truth - New Beginning Until you're in my arms again - pain I love U but I dont trust U - more pain Last December - Try again at new beginning. Avalanche - Dropping love for politics... be careful! . |
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Sign 'O' The Times (the song: shows Prince's Social Consciousness)
Adore (shows that this man can express his love through song, like no other) Darling Nikki/Come (NASTY!) The Last December (shows that he's trying to leave a positive mark on the world) Count The Days/ManOwar (shows that he's human, and he goes through the same SHIT, that we do, DRAMA!) One Kiss @ a Time (he easily combines Sexual/Sensual) Sometimes It Snows In April (he's more in-depth, than anyone would have ever thought. This song is good for today 9/11) Blue 
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rdhull said: Ifsixwuz9 said: rdhull said: The only song you listed that defines Prince is Controversy. That other shit listed isnt Prince..thats Prince in his fat Elvis phase. At least you've got THE definitive Prince song up in there. Controversy. Oh I don't know about that RD I think the Come is a valid choice. He's always talking about making some chick have an orgasm or jacking off himself Yeah but Come is Prince "doing" Prince. It seems forced and unoriginal and too forward...for him. Not like the "wanna fuck the taste outta your mouth" from LDC which was honest and raw. Come is a pretender to the throne. And hey..I like Come. It just seems like his Riot Going On type of hit filler where he said I gotta do a song like that is my forte'. I see what your saying but I disagree. If Come (the song) had been released in the 80's would you feel the same? Especially the alternate version with the "wrap your legs around my neck" bit. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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SquirrelMeat- your list is interesting. It's chronological.
I hope you're wrong about Avalanche trading politics for love. He just wouldn't be Prince. Blue Blue | |
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Ifsixwuz9 said: I see what your saying but I disagree. If Come (the song) had been released in the 80's would you feel the same? Especially the alternate version with the "wrap your legs around my neck" bit.
Put it this way--I think it would make a great B-side. I dont think it deserves the title of an album or theme for one etc. The instrumentation is great,lyrics etc. It just doesnt have that ...umph. Its sort of like Barnabus Collins leaving Dark Shadows. "Climb in my fur." | |
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Oh wait--I know whats part of it that does me wrong..its too organic. Not enough electronic warmth. "Climb in my fur." | |
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The song(s) I would use 2 define Prince would be
"Damn U" (I dedicate that song 2 him) "Controversy" (yes...this is practically his middle name) and "Insatiable" (because I know he is  )
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In terms of writing perfect songs for a perfect moment in time, I would have to say Sign O'The Times,for the GENIUS that it is.
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rdhull said: Ifsixwuz9 said: I see what your saying but I disagree. If Come (the song) had been released in the 80's would you feel the same? Especially the alternate version with the "wrap your legs around my neck" bit.
Put it this way--I think it would make a great B-side. I dont think it deserves the title of an album or theme for one etc. The instrumentation is great,lyrics etc. It just doesnt have that ...umph. Its sort of like Barnabus Collins leaving Dark Shadows and: Oh wait--I know whats part of it that does me wrong..its too organic. Not enough electronic warmth. I'm just talking abut the song, period. Not an album title or a theme. And the particular alternate version I'm talking about is more electonic sounding than the released version. Matter of fact the music is totally different. Great B-side...  "She's Always in My Hair" is a great b-side and so is "How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore". Seems like you're saying the song is pretty damn good, Fat Elvis era or not... 
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Ifsixwuz9 said: I'm just talking abut the song, period. Not an album title or a theme. And the particular alternate version I'm talking about is more electonic sounding than the released version. Matter of fact the music is totally different.
Great B-side... "She's Always in My Hair" is a great b-side and so is "How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore". Seems like you're saying the song is pretty damn good, Fat Elvis era or not...
Got cha' Oh, u wanna make me work eh?  I never said th e song wasnt good. All I can say is that Come seems like Prince aping Prince. I need to have a head change and listen to it again I guess. Watch me come back praisng that mf-er hehee."Climb in my fur." | |
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anything from SOTT and Lovesexy. That was Prince's most unique sound, IMHO | |
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"DMSR",Lady Cab Driver,Uptown,Anna Stesia,Ballad of Dorothy Parker,If I was Your Girlfriend,Strange Relationship,Head,She's Always in My Hair,How Come U Don't call me anymore? mistermaxxx | |
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There are a few I am going to mention...
If I Was Your Girlfriend Lovesexy (the song) Kiss Girls & Boys Purple Rain Gett Off ...you have a valid point about Come...I would have never picked that but no one else but P could do a song like that. Uptown Little Red Corvette Everlasting Now | |
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Dirty Mind
Sexy Mutha Fucka Insaitable | |
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I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man Prince in full effect... | |
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The One. | |
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More songs than he can ever write will define Prince. Not one or two, or just a few. | |
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MY faves are (at least it defines whom he is musically speaking 2 me)
Endorphine machine Calhoun square As far as lyrics I like Race Sign of the times Anastesia | |
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Partyup
Dionne Anna Stesia Doves Lady Cab Driver Something In The Water Joy In Repetition The Question Of U Vicky Waiting If I Was Your Girlfriend The Beautiful Ones Sexy Dancer - YES, SEXY DANCER dammit! 
Soft and Wet Controversy Digital Garden Calhoun Square Just My Imagination (live version), no, I'm not young enough to think it's his song - but I am discerning enough to know he reinvented it in a MAJOR way. Family Name Computer Blue Ballad Of Dorothy Parker I could name more, but those are off the top of me noggin. Damn, what a bloody GREAT catalog. This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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"Purple Rain" defines Prince whether he likes or not. | |
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I think for me is "LRC", just the lines, "by the way she parked her car sidways, I knew it wouldn't last". LOVE THAT LINE, and TOTALLY PRINCE! I MISS THOSE DAYS! | |
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thebumpsquad said: In terms of writing perfect songs for a perfect moment in time, I would have to say Sign O'The Times,for the GENIUS that it is.
You're soo right...  Blue | |
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rdhull said: ...that's Prince in his fat Elvis phase ROFL... | |
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``Controversy''. & U know why. | |
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