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After listening 2 this beautiful ballad a couple of times..it dawn'd on me. Somewhere Here On EARTH.. has PHYLLIS written all over it. I am surprised no one has mentioned it. | |
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 I love it! | |
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TOP NOTCH! The muted trumpets, delicate piano and gorgeous vocals make this a keeper for sure. I've only listened once, and I can still remember it. The lyrics seem very personal and vulnerable, which I love. Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Insipid. There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently | |
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what of the most beautiful songs he has ever done,i was listenin 2 this last night with my girlfriend she loved it 2. Everybody's looking 4 the ladder
Everybody wants salvation of the soul The steps U take are no easy road But the reward is great 4 those who want 2 go | |
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its one of the songs that i really like on the album and along with 'future baby mama' this track reminds me of 'insatiable' when prince talks. Feel free to send me a message and add me as a friend on 'My Space' http://www.myspace.com/murtazaarif | |
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isthisdadawn said: PRINCE ENVOKES PHYLLIS HYMAN on "Somewhere here on earth"
After listening 2 this beautiful ballad a couple of times..it dawn'd on me. Somewhere Here On EARTH.. has PHYLLIS written all over it. I am surprised no one has mentioned it. OMG!!!!  I just got goosepimples reading this! It is so true! "Be one" all over!
Not sure if anyone has said this, but it takes off where "Damn U" left off. The album is obviously regurgitory but this works! P. never disappoints with his ballads.. this could become one of his classics. If Gotta broken Heart Again was recorded as a ballad in the studio it would probably be renamed "Somewhere here on Earth. A successful melange of Damn U, Extraordinary and Gotta Broken Heart (Live). Sounds like Matt Blistan in terms of Trumpet style. 'dre Tried many flavours - but sooner or later, always go back to the Purple Kool-aid!
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isthisdadawn said: PRINCE ENVOKES PHYLLIS HYMAN on "Somewhere here on earth"
After listening 2 this beautiful ballad a couple of times..it dawn'd on me. Somewhere Here On EARTH.. has PHYLLIS written all over it. I am surprised no one has mentioned it. OH YES! I would have never put the two together but now that u mentioned it, I can totally imagine this.. | |
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DreZone said: isthisdadawn said: PRINCE ENVOKES PHYLLIS HYMAN on "Somewhere here on earth"
After listening 2 this beautiful ballad a couple of times..it dawn'd on me. Somewhere Here On EARTH.. has PHYLLIS written all over it. I am surprised no one has mentioned it. OMG!!!! I just got goosepimples reading this! It is so true! "Be one" all over!
Not sure if anyone has said this, but it takes off where "Damn U" left off. The album is obviously regurgitory but this works! P. never disappoints with his ballads.. this could become one of his classics. If Gotta broken Heart Again was recorded as a ballad in the studio it would probably be renamed "Somewhere here on Earth. A successful melange of Damn U, Extraordinary and Gotta Broken Heart (Live). Sounds like Matt Blistan in terms of Trumpet style. 'dre 
It would please me to no end if everyone would quit talking about this girl Phyliss's HYMEN! Blee-urgh!!!! That shit is so nasty.... "Plaid shorts are completely over." | |
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Very moody song. Feels warm.
Sounds like the ONA era |
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Shapeshifter said: Insipid.
I actually like the song. A lot. But I love the way you cut through a whole stream of praise with one word. I literally laughed out loud.  A happy face, A Thumpin Bass, For A Lovin' Race. PEACE. | |
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I can't believe my ears....I'm NO Musicology or 3121-hater
but I never expected 2 hear this kind of music from Prince again! And I've only heard mp3 quality of the album....can't wait 2 hear in HQ! Love4oneanother | |
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Softones I grew up singing on corners in Bmore. Yo be pulling people up out the matrix effortlessly. Wow. | |
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robertes71 said: DreZone said: OMG!!!! I just got goosepimples reading this! It is so true! "Be one" all over!
Not sure if anyone has said this, but it takes off where "Damn U" left off. The album is obviously regurgitory but this works! P. never disappoints with his ballads.. this could become one of his classics. If Gotta broken Heart Again was recorded as a ballad in the studio it would probably be renamed "Somewhere here on Earth. A successful melange of Damn U, Extraordinary and Gotta Broken Heart (Live). Sounds like Matt Blistan in terms of Trumpet style. 'dre
It would please me to no end if everyone would quit talking about this girl Phyliss's HYMEN! Blee-urgh!!!! That shit is so nasty....  - that joke is old and Phyllis HYMAN was great!
'dre [Edited 7/17/07 15:45pm] Tried many flavours - but sooner or later, always go back to the Purple Kool-aid!
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Nice/jazzy/mellow/romantic "Bring friends, bring your children and bring foot spray 'cause it's gon' be funky." ~ Prince
A kiss on the lips, is betta than a knife in the back ~ Sheila E Darkness isn't the absence of light, it's the absence of U ~ Prince | |
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 At first i did not feel this...after listening to it again i think it's good. [Edited 7/18/07 17:33pm] | |
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Best song on the album. Definitely one to go on a "classics" retrospective. | |
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Wondering if this song dates way back? | |
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This is my favorite song on the CD, it sounds pretty fresh, a little differnt from his typical slow jam. The vocals are flawless, and it's a nice jazz quiet storm ballad.
Score: 9 (out of 10) | |
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Cheek said: Love2tha9s said: O.....k
 Talkin' about two different sounds but I see it's too difficult to you to understand. 
Go, put on some 50 Cent. Un Huh... Right  "Why'd I waste my kisses on you baby?" R.I.P. Prince You've finally found your way back home. Well Done. | |
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Just finished listening to it for the first time. I love the Hornz!! They are Exquisite and I believe this will grow on me. "Why'd I waste my kisses on you baby?" R.I.P. Prince You've finally found your way back home. Well Done. | |
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robertes71 said: DreZone said: OMG!!!! I just got goosepimples reading this! It is so true! "Be one" all over!
Not sure if anyone has said this, but it takes off where "Damn U" left off. The album is obviously regurgitory but this works! P. never disappoints with his ballads.. this could become one of his classics. If Gotta broken Heart Again was recorded as a ballad in the studio it would probably be renamed "Somewhere here on Earth. A successful melange of Damn U, Extraordinary and Gotta Broken Heart (Live). Sounds like Matt Blistan in terms of Trumpet style. 'dre
It would please me to no end if everyone would quit talking about this girl Phyliss's HYMEN! Blee-urgh!!!! That shit is so nasty.... RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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DreZone said: robertes71 said:
It would please me to no end if everyone would quit talking about this girl Phyliss's HYMEN! Blee-urgh!!!! That shit is so nasty.... - that joke is old and Phyllis HYMAN was great!
'dre [Edited 7/17/07 15:45pm] Yeah, I miss Phyllis - RIP.  RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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just finished listening to this song.It may end up being my favorite on the album.Its very beautiful~kinda takes you away.Makes us single losers have hope j/k  | |
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I absolutely love it!  | |
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best song on the album  | |
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my favorite on the album | |
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My favorite Song from the Album He is Loving and Gorgeous [Edited 7/18/07 15:47pm] | |
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Very smooth. Love the horns and his voice is amazing.
One of the best on the cd. I just can't believe all the things people say ! | |
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purplesweat said: Favourite song on the album.
Sounds like old school Prince 
Beautiful, sad tone to the song but still uplifting in a way. I'm sure Mani loves the line "been so long since ive been with someone/a million years" OUCH! lol
Again, I'd love to see this live, I'm sure it'd be an emotional performance.  I saw it live at the Roosevelt in LA. It was very emotional. For me, this is second only to And God Created Woman as far as Prince's slow, romantic songs go. | |
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