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LoDog said: You so called Prince fans are all driving me nuts with your picks. You all got problems. I thought when I will click on this subject I would see mediocre songs but instead I'm seeing timely classics that people are dissing. Obviously everybody on this sight is on some type of drug or just purely insane. Damn! You just can please some people huh! Now before I get to my picks, I have beef with some of you. To those who picked "Little Red Corvette", "Kiss", "Purple Rain", "When Doves Cry", and especially "Adore"(my all time fave), you guys make me sick to my head. You are not real critics so who are you to judge what others like and criticize. Where's your multi-platinum album or song at? I didn't think so. Don't hate help create. Simple as that. Who cares what you think the only person who matters here is the creator himself, Prince. So as long as he's happy with it then I'm happy for him. And by the way man, good work. Keep it up. Now! For the dodo who said Prince is bored with Purple Rain and calls the song lame, you're wrong totally. First of all, how do you know Prince feels. Have you spoke to him? Did he tell you this personally? I didn't think so! If you knew the story behind Purple Rain than maybe you can understand it better. This song has always been emotionally tough for Prince because it (just like the movie character himself) has ties to his personal life. Especially to John L. Nelson. Who is no longer with us nor is Mattie his mother. Has it ever occured to you that Prince cut mostly all his songs short in his concerts (which I've been to several over the years) because he is on a time restraint and he has so many songs to sing that its virtually impossible to sing the full version of any of them. And maybe he doesn't want to sing "Purple Rain" because it affects him emotionally and not becasue he's bored of the song. He's sings that song for us because he knows that is what we as the people want to hear. So next time check your facts before you make statements like that. I'm done. Peace ingrates! Welcome 2 the dawn.
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LoDog, I usually don't go back at responses, but:
I happen to be the person who hates "Little Red Corvette". I don't care if it is a "timeless classic". I DON'T LIKE IT. Just because it has longevity doesn't mean it's good to everyone. 
How old are U? I was around in 1982, and I turned it off whenever it came on then, too. I also happen to love "The Rainbow Children". Should I go off on how I think your rant was immature and unnecessary while your choice for songs you don't like was poor? I'll just take comfort in the fact that I don't have to play that DAMN "CORVETTE" SONG if I don't want to hear it, and I won't ever have to meet U. Seriously.  "Love Hurts. Your lies, they cut me. Now your words don't mean a thing. I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..." -Cher, "Woman's World" | |
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I don't see what's great about Computer Blue "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." |
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bboy87 said: I don't see what's great about Computer Blue
I find its a very exceptional song becuz Prince does something in it that I've yet to hear him repeat in another song. Sure, I'm a newbie, what would I know right? However, I've heard enough of his material to know that there's something special about that song. It's not big on words and they're as cryptic as they get in the Purple Rain soundtrack... but the song wins me over on instrumentals alone. I feel like from 2:19 to 3:31 on the song is the key. The lyrics are so vague that you've got no clue what it's about (I still don't), but I feel like the instrumentals tell a story... its chuck full of emotions that goes from one end of the spectrum 2 the other. At this point, that's the best I can come up with. had 2 run away... pride was 2 strong. It started raining, baby, the birds were gone | |
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I think it's cheesy  Baby, that was much too fast... 1958-2016 | |
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DreamyPopRoyalty said: bboy87 said: I don't see what's great about Computer Blue
I find its a very exceptional song becuz Prince does something in it that I've yet to hear him repeat in another song. Sure, I'm a newbie, what would I know right? However, I've heard enough of his material to know that there's something special about that song. It's not big on words and they're as cryptic as they get in the Purple Rain soundtrack... but the song wins me over on instrumentals alone. I feel like from 2:19 to 3:31 on the song is the key. The lyrics are so vague that you've got no clue what it's about (I still don't), but I feel like the instrumentals tell a story... its chuck full of emotions that goes from one end of the spectrum 2 the other. At this point, that's the best I can come up with. It's an alright song in my opinion. Whenever I hear the "Father's Song" part of the song, I think "That sounds like freaking Duran Duran" Purple Rain is one the few Prince albums that I barely listen to. "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." |
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jtfolden said: MantuaPharoah said: In fact... think about the sheer artistry in the lyrics to Adore... i.e. "If God 1 day struck me blind, your beauty I'd still see... Love is too weak too define just what you mean to me." Wow.
That's not artistry, those are called "cliches". Right up there with "If I threw that ass in the air, it would turn into sunshine." 
That one I at least haven't heard a hundred times before. Even the movie The Last Unicorn has a variation of the blind line. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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LoDog said: You so called Prince fans are all driving me nuts with your picks. You all got problems. I thought when I will click on this subject I would see mediocre songs but instead I'm seeing timely classics that people are dissing. Obviously everybody on this sight is on some type of drug or just purely insane. Damn! You just can please some people huh! Now before I get to my picks, I have beef with some of you. To those who picked "Little Red Corvette", "Kiss", "Purple Rain", "When Doves Cry", and especially "Adore"(my all time fave), you guys make me sick to my head. You are not real critics so who are you to judge what others like and criticize. Where's your multi-platinum album or song at? I didn't think so. Don't hate help create. Simple as that. Who cares what you think the only person who matters here is the creator himself, Prince. So as long as he's happy with it then I'm happy for him. And by the way man, good work. Keep it up. Now! For the dodo who said Prince is bored with Purple Rain and calls the song lame, you're wrong totally. First of all, how do you know Prince feels. Have you spoke to him? Did he tell you this personally? I didn't think so! If you knew the story behind Purple Rain than maybe you can understand it better. This song has always been emotionally tough for Prince because it (just like the movie character himself) has ties to his personal life. Especially to John L. Nelson. Who is no longer with us nor is Mattie his mother. Has it ever occured to you that Prince cut mostly all his songs short in his concerts (which I've been to several over the years) because he is on a time restraint and he has so many songs to sing that its virtually impossible to sing the full version of any of them. And maybe he doesn't want to sing "Purple Rain" because it affects him emotionally and not becasue he's bored of the song. He's sings that song for us because he knows that is what we as the people want to hear. So next time check your facts before you make statements like that. I'm done. Peace ingrates! Welcome 2 the dawn.
You know who you make me think of? Those reactionary, posessive 14 year old twits that used to get into fights about BSB vs. *N SYNC, and accused anyone who dared behave like an adult in their love for one or the other boyband of not being "true" fans -whatever the hell that means. I bet you tear up and start name-calling when someone isn't licking Prince's ass, don't you? "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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"Little Red Corvette"
"Raspberry Beret" - I've said a million times how much I absoulutely HATE this song!!!! "1999" "Sign O The Times" - it's got a great message, but something about the song just bothers me immensely "Gold" [Edited 4/1/07 23:18pm] Prince Rogers Nelson
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I really dont like ANYTHING after the SOTT album, but I especially cringe when I hear "7"...but to call yourself a Prince fan and not like Little Red Corvette??? Thats a Prince essential song!! Its almost like saying you like Prince music, but you hate the way he plays guitar! Thats crazy!!..... | |
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LexNevermind said: I really dont like ANYTHING after the SOTT album, but I especially cringe when I hear "7"...but to call yourself a Prince fan and not like Little Red Corvette??? Thats a Prince essential song!! Its almost like saying you like Prince music, but you hate the way he plays guitar! Thats crazy!!.....
It's not an essential Prince song. It's a famous Prince song. As in, well-known amongst the masses. As in, something drunks at parties karaoke to. I happen to like LRC, but I wouldn't call it essential Prince by a long shot. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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Insatible.(sp?) Makes me laugh. | |
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meow85 said: LexNevermind said: I really dont like ANYTHING after the SOTT album, but I especially cringe when I hear "7"...but to call yourself a Prince fan and not like Little Red Corvette??? Thats a Prince essential song!! Its almost like saying you like Prince music, but you hate the way he plays guitar! Thats crazy!!.....
It's not an essential Prince song. It's a famous Prince song. As in, well-known amongst the masses. As in, something drunks at parties karaoke to. I happen to like LRC, but I wouldn't call it essential Prince by a long shot. I say that this is an essential song, because this is the first song that the "average" Prince fan can recall. This was his first MTV video and it put him into the mainstream. Ol' schools like me remember all of the music that didnt get airplay before Corvette, and I'm not saying that you're not ol' school either, but Corvette really placed Prince on the mind of America, and you gotta include it in any Prince convo, IMO of course | |
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LoDog said: You so called Prince fans are all driving me nuts with your picks. You all got problems. I thought when I will click on this subject I would see mediocre songs but instead I'm seeing timely classics that people are dissing. Obviously everybody on this sight is on some type of drug or just purely insane. Damn! You just can please some people huh! Now before I get to my picks, I have beef with some of you. To those who picked "Little Red Corvette", "Kiss", "Purple Rain", "When Doves Cry", and especially "Adore"(my all time fave), you guys make me sick to my head. You are not real critics so who are you to judge what others like and criticize. Where's your multi-platinum album or song at? I didn't think so. Don't hate help create. Simple as that. Who cares what you think the only person who matters here is the creator himself, Prince. So as long as he's happy with it then I'm happy for him. And by the way man, good work. Keep it up. Now! For the dodo who said Prince is bored with Purple Rain and calls the song lame, you're wrong totally. First of all, how do you know Prince feels. Have you spoke to him? Did he tell you this personally? I didn't think so! If you knew the story behind Purple Rain than maybe you can understand it better. This song has always been emotionally tough for Prince because it (just like the movie character himself) has ties to his personal life. Especially to John L. Nelson. Who is no longer with us nor is Mattie his mother. Has it ever occured to you that Prince cut mostly all his songs short in his concerts (which I've been to several over the years) because he is on a time restraint and he has so many songs to sing that its virtually impossible to sing the full version of any of them. And maybe he doesn't want to sing "Purple Rain" because it affects him emotionally and not becasue he's bored of the song. He's sings that song for us because he knows that is what we as the people want to hear. So next time check your facts before you make statements like that. I'm done. Peace ingrates! Welcome 2 the dawn.
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Funkmeimfamous said: Gold
I think it's cheesy Gold is a strange one. Its actually in my top 10 favourite Prince songs....BUT....for some reason, I can see why people hate it. . | |
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LexNevermind said: meow85 said: It's not an essential Prince song. It's a famous Prince song. As in, well-known amongst the masses. As in, something drunks at parties karaoke to. I happen to like LRC, but I wouldn't call it essential Prince by a long shot. I say that this is an essential song, because this is the first song that the "average" Prince fan can recall. This was his first MTV video and it put him into the mainstream. Ol' schools like me remember all of the music that didnt get airplay before Corvette, and I'm not saying that you're not ol' school either, but Corvette really placed Prince on the mind of America, and you gotta include it in any Prince convo, IMO of course Thank U, Meow... 
(I'm tired of defending myself on this one.) Anyone who would call me a true fan over one song.... there are no words
Lex, just because it "belongs in Prince conversation" doesn't mean I have to like it! How many different ways do I have to explain that to people?! Can I call U "not a true fan" because U "gave up on him" after SOTT? (See my point?) "Love Hurts. Your lies, they cut me. Now your words don't mean a thing. I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..." -Cher, "Woman's World" | |
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LoDog said: You so called Prince fans are all driving me nuts with your picks. You all got problems. I thought when I will click on this subject I would see mediocre songs but instead I'm seeing timely classics that people are dissing. Obviously everybody on this sight is on some type of drug or just purely insane. Damn! You just can please some people huh! Now before I get to my picks, I have beef with some of you. To those who picked "Little Red Corvette", "Kiss", "Purple Rain", "When Doves Cry", and especially "Adore"(my all time fave), you guys make me sick to my head. You are not real critics so who are you to judge what others like and criticize. Where's your multi-platinum album or song at? I didn't think so. Don't hate help create. Simple as that. Who cares what you think the only person who matters here is the creator himself, Prince. So as long as he's happy with it then I'm happy for him. And by the way man, good work. Keep it up. Now! For the dodo who said Prince is bored with Purple Rain and calls the song lame, you're wrong totally. First of all, how do you know Prince feels. Have you spoke to him? Did he tell you this personally? I didn't think so! If you knew the story behind Purple Rain than maybe you can understand it better. This song has always been emotionally tough for Prince because it (just like the movie character himself) has ties to his personal life. Especially to John L. Nelson. Who is no longer with us nor is Mattie his mother. Has it ever occured to you that Prince cut mostly all his songs short in his concerts (which I've been to several over the years) because he is on a time restraint and he has so many songs to sing that its virtually impossible to sing the full version of any of them. And maybe he doesn't want to sing "Purple Rain" because it affects him emotionally and not becasue he's bored of the song. He's sings that song for us because he knows that is what we as the people want to hear. So next time check your facts before you make statements like that. I'm done. Peace ingrates! Welcome 2 the dawn.
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Diamonds and Pearls
The Most Beautiful Girl In The world When doves cry Alphabet Street Old Schoo Funk | |
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Mountains has always left me cold. I'm guessing I just don't 'get' it because it is such a well respected song but for me it goes absolutely nowhere. (awaits fallout.....) "Sheeeeeeeeit" | |
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chocolate1 said: LexNevermind said: I say that this is an essential song, because this is the first song that the "average" Prince fan can recall. This was his first MTV video and it put him into the mainstream. Ol' schools like me remember all of the music that didnt get airplay before Corvette, and I'm not saying that you're not ol' school either, but Corvette really placed Prince on the mind of America, and you gotta include it in any Prince convo, IMO of course Thank U, Meow...
(I'm tired of defending myself on this one.) Anyone who would call me a true fan over one song.... there are no words
Lex, just because it "belongs in Prince conversation" doesn't mean I have to like it! How many different ways do I have to explain that to people?! Can I call U "not a true fan" because U "gave up on him" after SOTT? (See my point?) Point well taken! Touche!...I guess I'm a pre 1987 fan ol' school to tha bone, and no.you dont have to like "Corvette"! People like what they like, and I shouldn't impose or declare whos a fan and whos not, my apologies. | |
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SquirrelMeat said: Funkmeimfamous said: Gold
I think it's cheesy Gold is a strange one. Its actually in my top 10 favourite Prince songs....BUT....for some reason, I can see why people hate it. I can see why people hate it. 'Cheesy' is their favorite word for it. I see the cheesiness... but the song has personal meaning 4 me unlike any of his other pieces. That's why it's tied 4 first place w/"Purple Rain" in my list of fav. Prince songs. had 2 run away... pride was 2 strong. It started raining, baby, the birds were gone | |
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I just don't see what all the fuss is about:
ADORE Most over-rated Prince song evah! The check. The string he dropped. The Mona Lisa. The musical notes taken out of a hat. The glass. The toy shotgun painting. The things he found. Therefore, everything seen–every object, that is, plus the process of looking at it–is a Duchamp. | |
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LexNevermind said: chocolate1 said: Thank U, Meow...
(I'm tired of defending myself on this one.) Anyone who would call me a true fan over one song.... there are no words
Lex, just because it "belongs in Prince conversation" doesn't mean I have to like it! How many different ways do I have to explain that to people?! Can I call U "not a true fan" because U "gave up on him" after SOTT? (See my point?) Point well taken! Touche!...I guess I'm a pre 1987 fan ol' school to tha bone, and no.you dont have to like "Corvette"! People like what they like, and I shouldn't impose or declare whos a fan and whos not, my apologies. Thank U!  "Love Hurts. Your lies, they cut me. Now your words don't mean a thing. I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..." -Cher, "Woman's World" | |
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LoDog said: fammy fam stuff.....
I have beef with some of you. To those who picked "Little Red Corvette", "Kiss", "Purple Rain", "When Doves Cry", and especially "Adore"(my all time fave), you guys make me sick to my head. more fammy stuff.... ...purple kool-aid stuff Did you even comprehend what this thread is about? It's about songs that most people gush over and you (that's a general 'you', not you personally) just don't think are that great. Thus, all the songs you listed in your purple rant are great examples for this thread--songs that the masses usually love but not everyone. RIF dude. 
And your whole post is full of hypocritcal statements. Do you know Prince personally, how he feels, why he sings Purple Rain, etc? Are you a "real" critic? Doubtful.  The check. The string he dropped. The Mona Lisa. The musical notes taken out of a hat. The glass. The toy shotgun painting. The things he found. Therefore, everything seen–every object, that is, plus the process of looking at it–is a Duchamp. | |
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I'd have to go with "Raspberry Beret" and "Pink Cashmere"
Don't hate 'em...just don't LOVE them. I'm firmly planted in denial |
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For the longest I've heard people gush over Moonbeam Levels and never quite got it. It's a nice song but I could never see why so many people would praise it and hope it would get an official release. | |
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Has anyone "never got" a song, then one day, years later, it hits you, bam! Its actually great!
That happened to me with "Dirty Mind" and "Tamborine". . | |
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