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Thread started 09/17/02 2:38pm

Nikkie

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Best Prince guitar solo

Hi!

I'm new on the org!
My name's Erwin, I'm from Holland,
been a Prince fan since 87, seen him 4 times now. I'm planning to see him in Rotterdam and Antwerp next month smile


So to start off my org-activities...

Here's a topic!

I've just bought a guitar (actually I'm a drummer..), I thought about this question for a while:

** What's your favorite Prince guitar solo? **

It could also be a solo you heard during a concert...


Mine is the one in Dolphin, it's short but beautiful!
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Reply #1 posted 09/17/02 2:42pm

Thecherryloon

Joy in Repetition always has been always will. i quite like the one on 'the rapture' (scandalous part3) can't put my finger on it.

also like te one on 'just my imagination' from the bootleg 'small club'.Blazing.

there are loads though.
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Reply #2 posted 09/17/02 2:44pm

SupaFunkyOrgan
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I second Joy!!! My all time fave.

The solo from the "rapture" portion in the Scandalous sex suite is actually the guitar from Sheila E's "Dear Michaelangelo". It's slowed down.
2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740
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Reply #3 posted 09/17/02 2:45pm

imnotsayinthis
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the best guitar solo i've ever heard from Prince was during the Xenophobia celebration...although it is a toss up between two songs...the electric version of Whole Lotta Love had an amazing guitar solo and when he performed Beautiful Strange, the guitar in there brought a tear to my eye! if you can find these on cd somewhere...snatch it up! peace.
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Reply #4 posted 09/17/02 2:49pm

Nikkie

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Just My Imagination.. that's what a guitar sounds like when it's crying... a scream for help or something.. wow.
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Reply #5 posted 09/17/02 2:50pm

rdhull

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The best geetar solo Prince has ever done is Something In The Water live from june7th 1984 Neon Rendezvous, and then:

Just My Imagination solo
Billys Glasses
Computer Blue Solo
Purple Rain solo
Last December solo
Empty Room solo

plus a few more that fills out the top ten
"Climb in my fur."
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Reply #6 posted 09/17/02 2:56pm

2freaky4church
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The crazy Jimi Hendrix, Van Halen type experimental guitar rave on, The Ride, from 94-95 I think. The Mayte birthday concert.
All you others say Hell Yea!! woot!
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Reply #7 posted 09/17/02 2:58pm

Nikkie

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2freaky4church1 said:

The crazy Jimi Hendrix, Van Halen type experimental guitar rave on, The Ride, from 94-95 I think. The Mayte birthday concert.


He did a beautiful version of Space during a concert in 94, I think it was Monte Carlo.. stunning guitarwork!
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Reply #8 posted 09/17/02 3:02pm

2freaky4church
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I like it when he disses Eric Clapton. lol.
All you others say Hell Yea!! woot!
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Reply #9 posted 09/17/02 3:03pm

Supernova

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Nikkie said:

Just My Imagination.. that's what a guitar sounds like when it's crying... a scream for help or something.. wow.

Indeed. nod
This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes.
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Reply #10 posted 09/17/02 3:08pm

Nikkie

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imnotsayinthisjust2bnasty said:

the best guitar solo i've ever heard from Prince was during the Xenophobia celebration...although it is a toss up between two songs...the electric version of Whole Lotta Love had an amazing guitar solo and when he performed Beautiful Strange, the guitar in there brought a tear to my eye! if you can find these on cd somewhere...snatch it up! peace.


I'm looking 4ward 2 his guitar playing during the One Nite Alone concerts in Europe..
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Reply #11 posted 09/17/02 3:23pm

BoySimon

There is a splendid guitar interlude on Batdance. Though the best guitar solos Prince has performed are all over Lovesexy ... cut deep in the mix. I especially like the solos under Anna Stesia.

Also Shockdelica has some nice guitar. The touches at the end of the Scarlet Pussy 12" are quintessentially Prince.

Oh, and Family Name is quite good, both live and recorded.
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Reply #12 posted 09/17/02 3:48pm

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Thecherryloon said:

Joy in Repetition always has been always will. i quite like the one on 'the rapture' (scandalous part3) .


DITTO Also Question of U has a great solo.
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Reply #13 posted 09/17/02 3:49pm

tommyalma

It's not the best, as in the most grandiose or spiritual or whatever, but the little solo in She's Always In My Hair rocks.
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Reply #14 posted 09/17/02 3:52pm

sensitivemthrf
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1)Endorphin machine
2)Lady cab driver(short solo, but rips it up)
3)Purple Rain (Rave unto the year2000)
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Reply #15 posted 09/17/02 5:25pm

thebumpsquad

1-She Gave Her Angels-TOO HOT!!!
2-Live 4 Love-SUPERFUNKY!!
3-Daisy Chain-I LIKE IT!!
oh, and the solo at the end of I Wish U Heaven is kinda cool.

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Reply #16 posted 09/17/02 5:34pm

imnotsayinthis
just2bnasty

Nikki said
I'm looking 4ward 2 his guitar playing during the One Nite Alone concerts in Europe



you will have no problem catching some fabulous solos at this show...i have been to about 20 prince concerts and these shows had the best guitar work he's shown off in years! Have a funky great time!
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Reply #17 posted 09/17/02 7:57pm

scotty1014

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Damn! That Beautiful Strange solo IS incredible!!! I just went back to my Xenophobia cd and listened to it. Not only is it a great solo, but a great performance overall!
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Reply #18 posted 09/17/02 8:05pm

scotty1014

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You know what? Now that I think about it, Alexa De Paris had some of the most melodic Prince-guitar I'd ever heard at the time. I don't know if it really counts as a solo, but it sure is nice!

Also...BOB GEORGE!!! There's some pretty funky stuff going on in that track! I love how it kicks in right in the middle of the line "Little..yeah right. It might be little but it's loud!"
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Reply #19 posted 09/17/02 8:16pm

Freespirit

Shhh... heart, is definitely one.
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Reply #20 posted 09/17/02 8:32pm

rdhull

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Yeah--add Alexis and Shes Always In My Hair in there.
"Climb in my fur."
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Reply #21 posted 09/17/02 8:45pm

CherrieMoonKis
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Okay...Prince absolutely KILLED it when he solo'ed on Joy in Rep at the afterparty 4 the ONA in NYC. woot!
It was orgasmic lol
Only Prince...
peace & wildsign
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Reply #22 posted 09/17/02 9:52pm

MrWhatever

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THE QUESTION OF U no doubt
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"There are terrible temptations which it requires strength and courage to yield to"
- Oscar Wilde
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Reply #23 posted 09/17/02 9:56pm

NEFRETIRI

I have to agree with MrWhatever!
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Reply #24 posted 09/17/02 10:53pm

grandebelle

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THE RIDE, CALHOUN SQUARE, SO MANY MORE...
May the BELLS ring 4 U even when ur not in love. hug kisses
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Reply #25 posted 09/17/02 11:00pm

neokyle

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Great topic. One of my absolute favorites is from the Hide the Bone boot(?) where he played an amazing version of Soul Sacrifice at the Glam Slam East on 7-9-94. Incredible.
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Reply #26 posted 09/17/02 11:29pm

Nightcrawler

hey, Neokyle, THAT is one cool Radiohead-Bear.


Favourite Solo would have to be: Let´s Go Crazy, in the end, such a beautiful climax
See the man with the blue guitar, maybe one day he`ll be a star...
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Reply #27 posted 09/17/02 11:30pm

Moonbeam

Billy's 8)

Something in the Water from the Noon Rendezvous rehearsal is great too, as is Just My Imagination and Peach live.
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Reply #28 posted 09/17/02 11:47pm

cracknbush

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I dig the guitar solo on the song Noon Rendezvous.
For a rehearsal and the band screwing up, it moves me.

Other favs:

Shhh..
Just My Imagination
Purple House from Rave (Red House)...
The Ride.
Computer Blue
cracknbush
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Reply #29 posted 09/18/02 12:05am

gooeythehamste
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Paisley Park extended version.

It's got seaguls too!
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