the new version on chaka's new album is much more melodic and polished than prince's original version don't u think?

no

sidebar: is is just me
or does the bassline from
"Will You Love Me" give me
serious "New Power Generation" vibe????

I haven't heard Chakas version but this is a track that I wouldn't want a 'polished' version of.

The songs power is in its sketchiness and simplicity. Surely?

mirrorbestfriend said:

absolutely Not. In fact, the album is a waste of money. I gave it away 30 minuets after I listened to the entire album. The single is not even good IMO. SOTT her version is embarassing.

I look forward to hearing Chaka's new album when I have the money to spend
on luxuries...for me it's the basics these days.

mirrorbestfriend said:

Yes, I would agree. And I would have to add; it's much more dance-worthy. Although each version is still what it is, and Chaka's version doesn't take away from Prince's.

Funny I just came across this thread, because I'm currently listening to Chaka's CD "Funk This". I even posted about it on The Org several days ago, I was that moved by it.

The entire CD is very, very funky. And yes indeed, Chaka's version of "Sign" is SMOKIN! Go Chaka Go!

better?
aw, come on...

I wonder if she let Prince hear it first....her version sounds okay but she has a slight country twang in voice...listen to the way she sings horse. I'll always prefer Prince's version. Terry and Jimmy Jam still got it I really like Angel...

Chaka's version of SOTT reminds me that she wants a fuck real bad

mirrorbestfriend said:

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It is not supposed to be melodic. It is minimal so you can focus on the lyrics.

I love Chaka's cd but, this is the worst cut on the CD.

ejnbmore said:

You picked out one of the interesting little quirky things that I love about Chaka’s version of “Sign”, the way she pronounced the word “horse” (and who knows “horse” better than Chaka?). However, I don’t see it as much as a “Country Twang” as I see it as a “Jazzy Thing”, and the way jazz singers over-enunciate their words when recording.

Again, I would say, I don’t think Chaka’s version takes anything away from Prince’s version, which is regularly on my personal play list. But I would say it’s a newer, more dance-worthy version, and I don’t see anything wrong with that.

Regarding whether or not she let Prince hear her version before she released it; I would bet that Prince was probably standing there in the studio with her when she recorded it. And if not, I’m sure he heard it before any of us did.

i heard it and i'm not impressed



sign o the times is one of those songs you should never mess with,
it's perfect as it is. anything more or less added into the mix of
it destroys the whole thing.

chaka is done.....someone needs to stick a fork in her

seriously her performance at 3121 in vegas was one of the worst, most awful musical events i have ever witnessed

she screams.....she doesn't really sing anymore.....and her back-up singers were great and totally drowned her out

funk this?.....funk that!

nope.
[Edited 10/14/07 17:07pm]

mirrorbestfriend said:

You never have anything positive to say, I see your back with your crap!

http://music.barnesandnob...=1&track=8

its pretty sweet. hard song to cover without sounding corny...Chaka pulls it off without breaking a sweat.

And she also does a mean Castles made of Sand...
[Edited 10/14/07 18:45pm]

She should've left perfection alone.

mirrorbestfriend said:

Hell NO, it's NOT!

wlcm2thdwn said:

Thanks for the snippet...x

I find that very hard to believe.

pro said:

winner

It's okay, it's just not BETTER than Prince's version.

PDogz said:

yes... I love the way
she does that

and the line
"Hurricane Annie ripped the
ceiling off a chuuuurch"

The Album Funk this is impressive... VERY impressive... credit where credit is due. 'Superlife gives me goose pimples'

HOWEVER, chaka's version of SOTT sucks rotten ducks eggs!! HARD. horrible

Chaka's new album is amazing,but I have to agree with many of you....

Her version of "Sign O The Times" falls flat.I tried to like it at first,but now I think it was a mistake to cover this song.There are certain Prince songs that really shouldn't be remade by anybody.This is one of them.