i am so sad to see people selling bootleg burned CDs on ebay for like $40! Weren't these recordings released legitimately at some point? [No asking where can I find/get boots - luv4u]

Remember the Rules
ABSOLUTELY NO SOLICITING FOR BOOTLEGS

mplsmike said:

Thank u

icried said:

I wish I knew too.

...And yes i do love them.
IMO
Y Weren't these recordings released legitimately?
1 Reason, 1 Word, 1 Answer....Prince...(nuff said)
But theres far too many, to release legitimately.
I, You, We all wish there were more than 1 Live Album Box set

y/w Luv

For the fans.

Each month he could release a box set representing a tour. Soundboard recordings, possibly rehersal outtakes, new photos, possibly DVD. It would be awesome.

I love the live recordings soooo much.
I aint a solicitor.

andymacfunky said:

his online store, like the one he had up until last year, would have
been absolutely perfect for this.

i never quite understood how he would just let that whole outlet go
to waste like that.

everyone would be happy: we because we got to have this stuff in a
good quality version with some linernotes online and a few pics or
stuff.

and prince could be happy cuz people were appreciatig his work that
would be left to rot in the vault otherwise.

plus, he would have made some cash off it. not that much admitting
but still i'm sure he could have bought himself a few new cars on
the profits of releasing, say Bataclan..

To answer this threads title...I do...I do...I DO! If Prince would quit being so damned stubborn...I'd gladly get them from him!

icried said:

I'd think Prince would be happy no?...with soo many fans leaving the hadrcore set and selling up and with NO bootleg companies active...it's all good for Prince et al

mplsmike said:

I totally agree Mike

I like the live sound and wish there was more Prince Live around.

I did go through a period of recording From video onto tape for use in the car and had SOTT,Purple Rain,Lovesexy and Parade tours on tape.

Come on P, give us some more "live" stuff on CD or DVD. (Musicology Live DVD would be great for all those who never saw it)

I love live recordings!

When I heard my first one it was like a drug--I went on a binge accquiring all sorts of them. I've tapered off a bit, but since Prince raised ticket prices for Vegas making it too expensive for me as I had planned; I decided to treat myself to some pressed DVDs of the Dirty Mind tour & 4 Those of U on Valium. I should have them by this weekend...not quite the same as Vegas, but much less expensive and no crazy fams to deal with.



ps. please no orgnotes asking where I got/get them.

jone70 said:

Orgnote sent!

liberation said:

love them!

They make the song sound a little more alive than it would if it were recorded and pieced together like a puzzle.

The "liveliness" of a song plays a huge role in whether or not I enjoy it. But "liveliness" is such a broad term and can be used to define, say:
The Beautiful Ones, A Million Days, Purple Rain (the only one of these that is a live recording) and there's a certain liveliness, but mesmerizing nonetheless in Te Amo Corazon.

Watching him do live performances make songs seem more real to me and having them recorded in that fashion gives that same vibe, but w/o the visual.

Back in 1990 i payed 8$ for a cheap looking cassette, I had no clue, when and where it was recored, what the quality was...All i know this Rocker guy said "yeah it some cool shit"....at 1st listen...i was wait a minute? is this Prince or what...then the guitar kicked in....i was like
Any how it was a copy of 8-18-88 Night Club recording...
I was hooked, but it took 4 years later, befor i would ever see anything eles
And at that, with crazy prices..i couldnt aford them.
Yeah...im bored, and thought i share