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Printablevainandy said: SoulAlive said:
Not bringing the 'SOTT' tour to the US ---As far as most fans and critics are concerned,this album was the real follow-up to 'Purple Rain'.In 1987,these songs were all over the radio.Forget about the three Top 10 hits,even the non-singles got alot of attention and airplay.There was alot of momentum with this album.It was a huge mistake not to tour with this album.Yes,he gave us the concert film but that's not quite the same thing. I don't think it would have done too well here. Just look at the concert film. There were about 15 people in the entire theater when I went to see it. After "Purple Rain", the general public wrote Prince off and said he had lost it. "Sign O The Times " may be a favorite around here but the general public still was saying Prince had lost it during that era also because he was still off on his retro trip and never returned to being the "Old Prince" before "Purple Rain". "Adore" was well loved but that was about it. The other songs that made it onto the radio, people were simply tolerating. This was right on. Prince's hardcore fan base were the one's with him from the beginning through Purple Rain. When the ghettos of America were rocking to Soft and Wet, Head, Do Me Baby and Private Joy, most of Europe and mainstream America had no idea who he was. Many of his hardcore's at the time did not go to see Sign O'The Times because he had isolated most them. And his so called newfound "sophisticated" fans left after their "Purple Haze" was over. And speaking of hardcore fans, Prince, particularly in the 80's, gave the American Black community numerous reasons and occassions to turn their back on him. But despite those times, they didn't and to this day he is highly respected and treated like Royalty in the Black community. And with regard to ATWIAD, I only wish Michael Jackson could have released a Bluegrass album immediately following Thriller, to challenge his fans and to prove a point to critics. Or maybe Justin Timberlake should go totally against the grain of what his fans have come to love about his music, and make his next album nothing but soulful Gospel tunes with a couple of duets with Shirley Ceasar and Bobby Jones to gain a more "sophisticated" audience. Maybe he will also get a couple of pats on the back from critics for taking chances. You know, take a note from Prince immediately following Purple Rain. *Note* My biggest issue with ATWID is the timing of it's release. I actually love the album. [Edited 3/12/07 11:49am] I am convinced Beyonce's career would not be where it is, if she had dark skin. | |
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Ok here we go again I swear I am going to be hated on here very shortlky LOL.....well I hope not but sometimes topics just catch me off guard and this one has done just that..... don't understand how you can call what Prince has done throughout his career a mistake I mean no matter what he does or chooses to do anyway he always lands back on his feet and ALWAYS gives us great releases.....you just have to take him for who he is....and yes like someone said on here his music is his life and just like we make tons of decisions everyday he does as well with his music and if you aren't willing to go along for the ride and put your best foot forward he lets you go.....he has always had a great ear for great musicians.....everybody needs to adapt to change and sometimes you just get complacent and need that change and I think that is what rince does when he gets new band members it is just time for a change.....so I don't consider anything he did or didn't do a mistake just taking a chance and making a change  Draven "Paint a perfect picture
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vainandy said: Releasing an album like "Around The World In A Day" at the top of his career.
. . [Edited 3/8/07 14:17pm] I KNEW you were going to say that!!!  A lot of funk soliders feel the same way. | |
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kpowers said: VelvetJ said: The most annoying thing from a personal standpoint was "Around the World in a Day" immediately after "Purple Rain", although I do now see the benefits of that. However, he sure did isolate a lot of people.
Now on to what I think were his worst career decisions: NOT touring the United States with the Sign O' The Times Tour. Not officially releasing the Black Album, when he finished it. Peforming "Play in the Sunshine" at the MTV Awards in 87, instead of Housequake. Performing the song 3121 at the BET Awards last year. The Graffiti Bridge Movie. Punishing America by staying away for 9 years. Not releasing the ENTIRE "One Night Alone" show on DVD. Not releasing the "Musicology" tour on DVD. Of all the things he has done you choose not singing "house quake" at the MTV award show????? Yep. Prince's performance of Housequake in the movie Sign o' the Times was monumental and historical. Those outside of his hardcore's should have seen that performance. Prince had been off of American TV for a spell and everyone was ready for him to JAM. It was being pumped up because Prince was back and with a new band. Everyone was waiting. Check out the audience response during "Play in the Sunshine". The performance was good but the song selection was bad. There are certain things where you just don't mess around when it comes to performing on a national stage. The Grammy's, The Superbowl, The MTV Awards (at that time), and the BET Awards (current day). You've got to bring your baddest joint, and he didn't. Wasted opportunity IMO. I am convinced Beyonce's career would not be where it is, if she had dark skin. | |
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1. Allowing Dez Dickerson to quit the band...pre-The Revolution.
2. Firing Wendy & Lisa (Hell yeah, I said it! )
3. Not having the Sign 'O' The Times tour in North America at all. 4. Spending too much money for the production of The Lovesexy Tour. 5. Hiring Tony M as a rapper for the New Power Generation. 6. Allowing Rosie Gaines to quit the New Power Generation. 7. Not having hits (beside The Most Beautiful Girl In The World) as
8. Laid-Off Mayte as a dancer (Divorcing her over religion is understandable. But business-wise, Mayte should have stay on Prince's payroll). 9. Releasing The Rainbow Children. 10. Not reuniting The Revolution. 11. Not dating Teena Marie or Nicole Kea (of The Pussycat Dolls)...yet! | |
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SoulAlive said: fmarasco said: This leads to the idea that he shouldn't have fired jam and lewis and kept them around for their production skills. Well, we all know he kept them on the payroll and "fired" them to keep them focused on the time. They had a developing talent for producing that would not have worked within Prince's world. They needed to take what they learned from P and move out on their own. Indeed, because of this they didn't harbor much resentment toward Prince- recognizing it was best for both of them- and he in fact kept paying them.
I disagree.I think Jam and Lewis' production skills would have worked extremely well within' Prince's world.When Prince formed Paisley Park Records,his biggest mistake was that he was spreading himself too thin.He was recording his own albums,writing and producing for the other artists on the label,making movies,doing concert gigs,etc.There was no way he could do it all.That's why the Family broke up.Lead singer Paul Peterson was pissed at the lack of attention Prince devoted to the group.Imagine if Jam and Lewis were a part of the label...giving all those amazing songs to the artists signed to the label.They could have taken Jill Jones into the studio and given her the hit-filled album that she desperately needed....they could have given Sheila E. a hot song like "Nasty" long before Janet Jackson got her hands on it....they could have possibly saved bands like Mazarati and The Family from breaking up...supplying them with hit material to keep their careers going strong. ... [Edited 3/9/07 5:58am]  | |
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- Graffiti Bridge (The movie) Pure Garbage!
- Under the Cherry Moon (The movie) Pure Garbage! - SOTT (The movie) Should have been DVD release only! (Not a Movie) People were walking out of the theatre. - Getting rid of The Revolution. (Not the best band he's had, but fans identified with them.) - Lost showmanship! (Too much standing in front of the mic. Watch the "America" video and get back to interacting with the band.) - To many feel good songs (We want the Funk!!!) | |
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thebugman6 said: - Graffiti Bridge (The movie) Pure Garbage!
- Under the Cherry Moon (The movie) Pure Garbage! - SOTT (The movie) Should have been DVD release only! (Not a Movie) People were walking out of the theatre. - Getting rid of The Revolution. (Not the best band he's had, but fans identified with them.) - Lost showmanship! (Too much standing in front of the mic. Watch the "America" video and get back to interacting with the band.) - To many feel good songs (We want the Funk!!!) There were no DVD's when Sign of the times came out. |
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Prince has probably had one of the greatest careers a pop-star can possibly have. Every decision, good or bad has brought him to this stage of being an absolute living legend of almost mythical proportions, loved by fans and incredibly successful musicians alike. But relatively speaking, I would have to say one of his worst moves was to have Kirky J. play the drums (and program them) for the N.P.G. from 1996 to 1999. He was great, but he couldn't hold a candle to John B., Michael B. or Sheila E.. | |
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Worst decisions in terms of what? Commercial appeal? Artist development?
After around a 100 replies, I guess these will have been said, but IMO: Commercially: - Singles choices from ATWIAD onwards. - Not promoting SOTT to it's full potential - Not following up Purple Rain with the similar material he had at hand for a "PR II" - Making a big deal out of releasing supposed sub-par material on WB after the name change (Because a lot of it was great and not sub-par) - Not allowing The Gold Experience the audience and promotion it deserved - Not giving the attention in terms of marketing and promotion that a lot of the protege acts deserved. Artistically: - Not releasing the Black Album at the time - Being so adament about the whole Graffiti Bridge project for so long that it was released in the form it was - Not allowing The Gold Experience the audience and promotion it deserved - Not giving the attention in terms of marketing and promotion that a lot of the protege acts deserved. Prince is the king of shoulda-woulda-coulda's, it's both fascinating and frustrating at the same time. [Edited 3/12/07 14:59pm] | |
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SoulAlive said: Another reason why he should have hired Jam and Lewis as producers/songwriters for the label.They were still doing the "Minneapolis Sound".It was fine for Prince to stretch out and bring orchestras into his music because he already had a loyal fanbase who would buy it regardless.But new artists can't be doing that weird,experimental stuff.They need to build up their fanbase first.Jill Jones needed a strong,commercial album to establish her as an artist.She needed songs that were in sync with the times,which Jam and Lewis could have given her. 
Definately, He could've totally had a 'Motown' thing going for a time. Prince has always employed talented people, and giving these people the freedom to express their talents, within the frame of his vision is one area that could've benefited Paisley Park Records. Jam & Lewis, Jesse, Wendy & Lisa could've all been great assets in this area. | |
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kpowers said: thebugman6 said: - Graffiti Bridge (The movie) Pure Garbage!
- Under the Cherry Moon (The movie) Pure Garbage! - SOTT (The movie) Should have been DVD release only! (Not a Movie) People were walking out of the theatre. - Getting rid of The Revolution. (Not the best band he's had, but fans identified with them.) - Lost showmanship! (Too much standing in front of the mic. Watch the "America" video and get back to interacting with the band.) - To many feel good songs (We want the Funk!!!) There were no DVD's when Sign of the times came out. OK! Beta or Laser Disc or whatever!!! | |
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SoulAlive said: jaypotton said: That's another one that I missed out! I think Prince could have broadened the appeal of the artist roster on Paisley Park by having Jam & Lewis as house producers alongside the likes of David Z and Prince himself. If the label had featured some acts that were certainly NOT protoges with no Prince involvement I think the label might have been more successful while still allowing Prince his "playground". The label started off promisingly enough,with great albums by The Family,Mazarati and Sheila E.These early albums weren't blockbusters,but it was a good start.But then The Family and Mazarati broke up,and Sheila put her own career on hold to play drums for Prince  It seems that things fell apart after that.He started signing less inspired acts like Good Question,Taja Sevelle and Dale Bozzio.There didn't seem to be a game plan,or any kind of strategy.Records were released with zero promotion.Earlier,I said that Prince was spreading himself too thin.He couldn't keep track of all these artists and maintain his own career.Imagine if Jam and Lewis and Andre Cymone were in-house producers/songwriters for the label.Things would have been so much different.In the UK Taja Seville had a number 1 single with Love Is Contagious! 'I loved him then, I love him now and will love him eternally. He's with our son now.' Mayte 21st April 2016 = the saddest quote I have ever read! RIP Prince and thanks for everything. | |
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Probably writing & directing two films.
In general, not trusting others enough to let them make his work better. My Legacy
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Not promoting 3121
Choosing Wrong Singles (Like He should picked Sexy Dancer or Feel For You instead of Why You Want to Treat Me so Bad as second lead off of his Prince album, etc) Directing UTCM and write and direct GB Like SoulAlive said he could have formed his own Motown with Paisley Park records after all he was around with talented musicians but didn;t His unnecessary feuding with Warner Brothers who been unbelievable supported during his rough times | |
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ironhills said: This one is so obvious there is no contest--it's the elephant in the middle of the room:
1) Firing his managers and lawyers 2) and then signing that stupid new contract with WB, that would "potentially" be worth millions--from this we get writing "slave" on his cheek, renaming himself 0-->, and all the other ways he waged open warfare with his record company, and all the energy and time he wasted doing the same. [Edited 3/8/07 23:03pm] I agree wholeheartedly. Prince's management team is the one who got him the PURPLE RAIN movie deal and helped make him a household name. His paranoia and self-interest really have no respectable limits. Further, no one in their right mind would have sympathy for any artist who has a "$100 million deal" with any company yet complains about being a "slave." Trying to convince people who make a $5.50 an hour that he's a slave while being chauffered in limousines and screwing with supermodels is not a very wise publicity ploy. | |
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DieselsDen said: ironhills said: This one is so obvious there is no contest--it's the elephant in the middle of the room:
1) Firing his managers and lawyers 2) and then signing that stupid new contract with WB, that would "potentially" be worth millions--from this we get writing "slave" on his cheek, renaming himself 0-->, and all the other ways he waged open warfare with his record company, and all the energy and time he wasted doing the same. [Edited 3/8/07 23:03pm] I agree wholeheartedly. Prince's management team is the one who got him the PURPLE RAIN movie deal and helped make him a household name. His paranoia and self-interest really have no respectable limits. Further, no one in their right mind would have sympathy for any artist who has a "$100 million deal" with any company yet complains about being a "slave." Trying to convince people who make a $5.50 an hour that he's a slave while being chauffered in limousines and screwing with supermodels is not a very wise publicity ploy. Yup. Until Prince addresses this episode with humility and perspective--preferably in his music--he'll never exorcize his monstrous pride, which is what prevents him from connecting with audiences the way he once did. And that's his biggest career mistake. Putting himself above everyone else. Treating executives, fans, critics, reporters, his own bandmates, and I suspect lovers and friends, as if they're all expendable and beneath him. | |
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[quote] VelvetJ said: vainandy said: I don't think it would have done too well here. Just look at the concert film. There were about 15 people in the entire theater when I went to see it. After "Purple Rain", the general public wrote Prince off and said he had lost it. "Sign O The Times " may be a favorite around here but the general public still was saying Prince had lost it during that era also because he was still off on his retro trip and never returned to being the "Old Prince" before "Purple Rain". "Adore" was well loved but that was about it. The other songs that made it onto the radio, people were simply tolerating. This was right on. Prince's hardcore fan base were the one's with him from the beginning through Purple Rain. When the ghettos of America were rocking to Soft and Wet, Head, Do Me Baby and Private Joy, most of Europe and mainstream America had no idea who he was. Many of his hardcore's at the time did not go to see Sign O'The Times because he had isolated most them. And his so called newfound "sophisticated" fans left after their "Purple Haze" was over. And speaking of hardcore fans, Prince, particularly in the 80's, gave the American Black community numerous reasons and occassions to turn their back on him. But despite those times, they didn't and to this day he is highly respected and treated like Royalty in the Black community. And with regard to ATWIAD, I only wish Michael Jackson could have released a Bluegrass album immediately following Thriller, to challenge his fans and to prove a point to critics. Or maybe Justin Timberlake should go totally against the grain of what his fans have come to love about his music, and make his next album nothing but soulful Gospel tunes with a couple of duets with Shirley Ceasar and Bobby Jones to gain a more "sophisticated" audience. Maybe he will also get a couple of pats on the back from critics for taking chances. You know, take a note from Prince immediately following Purple Rain. *Note* My biggest issue with ATWID is the timing of it's release. I actually love the album. Great post and I agree with it word for word. I love "Around The World In A Day" from beginning to end also. Actually, I was liking the whole album a few weeks after it was released. However, the timing was totally wrong for when that album was released. 1990 or 1991 would have been a perfect time to release it. Also, changing styles and getting away from that "Minneapolis Sound" while the sound itself is still in style means I get no more Prince albums with that bad ass sound.....and that's a fucking no-no because I'm a selfish son of a bitch that wants as much cold hard funk as I can get. Andy is a four letter word. | |
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I always has said the stupid ass name change to the . I believe it fucked up his music durin' that time to now. I think Prince could've handled things better than he did. I that time I thought Prince was weak and couldn't overcome his demons and had to change in order to find closer.Some people think I'm kinda cute
But that don't compute when it comes 2 Y-O-U. | |
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Without question is his not partaking in the We Are The World recording with everyone else. On the very night where he took home every award and turned it out playing Purple Rain live. That was a disgrace to have not shown up. P should have been the FIRST one down at A&M studios, asking Quincy "O.K., what do u want me to do? Where do u want me to stand?" To whom much is given, much is expected. P was so blessed that year. To have not participated in something for starving children ANYWHERE is shameful. He had his manager call Quincy at 6 in the morning long after everyone else had left and asked if he could put on a guitar solo! Like he was bigger and more sadly, better than everyone else that was there. It made Prince look bad. I remember this clearly because I felt very disappointed in P. Many did. For The Tears of Your Eyes is a nice song but it came off like he rushed that to fend off the backlash that he was getting bigtime for not actually going down to the studio like everone else. SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
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Now that I've stated that;
1) D.M.S.R. should have been a single. 2) Agree with Vain, ATWIAD came waaay too soon after PR. IF it should have even been released at all. 3)Should have toured the states with Signs. 4)DEFINATELY should have released the Black Album after the U.S. tour of Signs. Maybe early 88, then released Lovesexy after that! And then toured with the Black Album/Lovesexy good vs evil thang. SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
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jaypotton said: SoulAlive said: The label started off promisingly enough,with great albums by The Family,Mazarati and Sheila E.These early albums weren't blockbusters,but it was a good start.But then The Family and Mazarati broke up,and Sheila put her own career on hold to play drums for Prince It seems that things fell apart after that.He started signing less inspired acts like Good Question,Taja Sevelle and Dale Bozzio.There didn't seem to be a game plan,or any kind of strategy.Records were released with zero promotion.Earlier,I said that Prince was spreading himself too thin.He couldn't keep track of all these artists and maintain his own career.Imagine if Jam and Lewis and Andre Cymone were in-house producers/songwriters for the label.Things would have been so much different.In the UK Taja Seville had a number 1 single with Love Is Contagious! Apart from the comment at the end regarding Taja Seville being number one in u.k (it peaked at number 7 and was her only ever top 40 hit here), I agree with pretty much all of the above. [Edited 3/13/07 17:47pm] " A mind changed against its will, is of the same opinion still" | |
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blackguitaristz said: Without question is his not partaking in the We Are The World recording with everyone else. On the very night where he took home every award and turned it out playing Purple Rain live. That was a disgrace to have not shown up. P should have been the FIRST one down at A&M studios, asking Quincy "O.K., what do u want me to do? Where do u want me to stand?" To whom much is given, much is expected. P was so blessed that year. To have not participated in something for starving children ANYWHERE is shameful. He had his manager call Quincy at 6 in the morning long after everyone else had left and asked if he could put on a guitar solo! Like he was bigger and more sadly, better than everyone else that was there. It made Prince look bad. I remember this clearly because I felt very disappointed in P. Many did. For The Tears of Your Eyes is a nice song but it came off like he rushed that to fend off the backlash that he was getting bigtime for not actually going down to the studio like everone else.
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I agree with Vainandy (i think).. I'm a 40 year old Prince fan who's been interested in his career since "soft and wet". I liked ATWIAD, as a fan and accepted it, but I was like, damn. It was not the Prince sound that I had grew up on, but still I liked it. Parade, I was like...damn. But I am a Prince fan so I accepted it. SOTT got things back on track and I was like alright thats my boy. Lovesexy...I was like damn. Again. Do you oldheads remember the radio stations always announcing at the start of a new Prince album release, "This is the one that Prince says is a return to his old style, a return to his funk roots, and we sure hope that this is the one!",,? Remeber that question everytime Prince was gonna release a record? That quote always made me go and take a chance on the new album..and sorry to say..I have been disappointed ever since SOTT."Come" was the last Prince album that I purchased. Most of my stuff is over 20 yrs old. Prince's decision to experiment and dabble cost him his very foundation. Prince filled a niche....then deserted it. And his stable of artist!!! They had the whole world curious and anticipating! Anything associated with Prince in the mid-eightes could've turned to platinum! But somewhere along the way our Artist got lost, and The Ol heads, (36 and older) miss him dearly! '78-87 was a helluva run..and it could've lasted a whole lot longer! | |
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KoolEaze said: Changing his name to an unpronouncable symbol was one of the most daring, coolest and boldest things any artist of his caliber has ever done. And he stuck with it for seven years, despite all the ridicule, negativity and criticism. He chose to take the hard route, not the easy, safe route, and he did what he believed in.
Takes a lot of courage to do what he did with such an integrity. One day, it will all make perfect sense, if it doesn´t make much sense to most of you already. He has my respect for that. Worst decision in my opinion: Not touring with the SOTT tour ( in the USA ) . Not releasing enough "raw" stuff like "The Undertaker" video . Suing Uptown ( hey, I can´t stand some of them, if they are those dudes I think I´ve seen a couple of times at concerts, but they were doing a great job nevertheless.) Carmen Electra´s album...what a waste of time and money . 1999- The New Master WTF was he thinkin ? All the Larry G. / JW influenced brainwashing psychogames during concerts and the 2002 Celebration....good intentions possibly, but a bit patronizing and disrespectful toward grown folks who can think for themselves. Disbanding the mighty, mighty original NPG . Releasing We Can Funk the way it is on the Graffiti Bridge album instead of the old version . Making some albums sound too polished...I love the sound of the Rainbow Children album though. Where can I find the "old version" of We Can Funk...I love that song... | |
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jaypotton said: SoulAlive said: The label started off promisingly enough,with great albums by The Family,Mazarati and Sheila E.These early albums weren't blockbusters,but it was a good start.But then The Family and Mazarati broke up,and Sheila put her own career on hold to play drums for Prince It seems that things fell apart after that.He started signing less inspired acts like Good Question,Taja Sevelle and Dale Bozzio.There didn't seem to be a game plan,or any kind of strategy.Records were released with zero promotion.Earlier,I said that Prince was spreading himself too thin.He couldn't keep track of all these artists and maintain his own career.Imagine if Jam and Lewis and Andre Cymone were in-house producers/songwriters for the label.Things would have been so much different.In the UK Taja Seville had a number 1 single with Love Is Contagious! Really? Wow.That song (and the album) flopped big time here in America. | |
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blackguitaristz said: Without question is his not partaking in the We Are The World recording with everyone else. On the very night where he took home every award and turned it out playing Purple Rain live. That was a disgrace to have not shown up. P should have been the FIRST one down at A&M studios, asking Quincy "O.K., what do u want me to do? Where do u want me to stand?" To whom much is given, much is expected. P was so blessed that year. To have not participated in something for starving children ANYWHERE is shameful. He had his manager call Quincy at 6 in the morning long after everyone else had left and asked if he could put on a guitar solo! Like he was bigger and more sadly, better than everyone else that was there. It made Prince look bad. I remember this clearly because I felt very disappointed in P. Many did. For The Tears of Your Eyes is a nice song but it came off like he rushed that to fend off the backlash that he was getting bigtime for not actually going down to the studio like everone else.
I have felt this way for years but I was too scared to say it I'm glad you did.Not participating in "We Are The World" got Prince alot of bad press in 1985.Do you remember that 'Saturday Night Live' skit where Billy Crystal pretended to be Prince and sang a song called "I Am The World"? Prince's non-participation damaged his reputation somewhat and created a small backlash.[Edited 3/14/07 1:11am] | |
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Riz1music said: Prince has probably had one of the greatest careers a pop-star can possibly have. Every decision, good or bad has brought him to this stage of being an absolute living legend of almost mythical proportions, loved by fans and incredibly successful musicians alike. But relatively speaking, I would have to say one of his worst moves was to have Kirky J. play the drums (and program them) for the N.P.G. from 1996 to 1999. He was great, but he couldn't hold a candle to John B., Michael B. or Sheila E..
Prince Has Made Bad desisions when could have done things that made him more succesful... Nothing Copares 2 u should have been only realeased from him. Or one of his girls with him in it | |
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My list...
The horrible promotion of 3121. Yes, it is safe Prince music, but he squandered a genuinely great opportunity. I mentioned it before months ago, his promotion strategy was weird. 1)In 2005, he performs Satisfied on the NAACP awards. New song, but no album (which is fine). 2)Te Amo Corazon as his first single for 3121. Talk about a way to kill the post Musicolofy/Tour/HOF/Grammy momentum. 3)Releasing Black Sweat and not performing it live. Although his SNL "Fury" performance was legendary, it didn't tie into his single that was on radio at the time. IF anything, Black Sweat should have been shelved and the Fury single released in Feb/March of 2006. Other than that, the Symbol thing is problematic, but his music did have purpose (IMO) because he created an opportunity for him to challenge himself with great music (The Gold Experience, Exodus, Symbol album). "Old man's gotta be the old man. Fish has got to be the fish." | |
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