Prince's bootlegs are legendary -- his unreleased tracks surpass all of his released material. Most people who are still Prince fans probably do have a bootleg collection. Prince's fans are older and more sophisticated than the average stars fans... thus we know what's good and what's not, and where to find all the stuff we're looking for. Personally, I search out all of his unreleased music because I want to listen to it. I post critical reviews of all of his work. Is it really that bad to talk about his unreleased work? Who does it really hurt? Nobody. Am I really that bad because i'm listening to all 21 Nights in London?

Prince should spend more time worrying about things that actually do matter. I can't believe how childlike he really is... "waaaaah."

Prince's bootlegs are legendary -- his unreleased tracks surpass all of his released material. Most people who are still Prince fans probably do have a bootleg collection. Prince's fans are older and more sophisticated than the average stars fans... thus we know what's good and what's not, and where to find all the stuff we're looking for. Personally, I search out all of his unreleased music because I want to listen to it. I post critical reviews of all of his work. Is it really that bad to talk about his unreleased work? Who does it really hurt? Nobody. Am I really that bad because i'm listening to all 21 Nights in London?

Prince should spend more time worrying about things that actually do matter. I can't believe how childlike he really is... "waaaaah."

Prince's bootlegs are legendary -- his unreleased tracks surpass all of his released material. Most people who are still Prince fans probably do have a bootleg collection. Prince's fans are older and more sophisticated than the average stars fans... thus we know what's good and what's not, and where to find all the stuff we're looking for. Personally, I search out all of his unreleased music because I want to listen to it. I post critical reviews of all of his work. Is it really that bad to talk about his unreleased work? Who does it really hurt? Nobody. Am I really that bad because i'm listening to all 21 Nights in London?

Prince should spend more time worrying about things that actually do matter. I can't believe how childlike he really is... "waaaaah."

If someone bootlegged Prince's music and sold it for profit, I don't really see it as a bad thing. Sometimes you just gotta put food on the table, in any way possible. I wouldn't be upset at the bootleggers for selling any concerts or unreleased tracks -- because in the end it's a victim less crime. Prince is still rich, and the bootlegger can pay his/her bills and put food on the table. I'd rather have someone sell bootlegs than sell crack to a person. Sometimes you just gotta letitgo.

If someone bootlegged Prince's music and sold it for profit, I don't really see it as a bad thing. Sometimes you just gotta put food on the table, in any way possible. Not everyone has a talent, or Prince's talent, or the right "luck" to make themselves successful. Therefore, some people turn to other means to make a living. Prince says in his song, "you say my name to get 15 minutes of fame, nobody is even sure what you do." And I say... so what? Who is Prince to judge what others do? Look around -- people are struggling in life. Prince is one of the lucky few who don't have to struggle financially. And yet he still finds a reason to complain. Give me a break. This is how I know Prince isn't a man of the people... that he's just out for himself. That's selfish. I wouldn't be upset at the bootleggers for selling any concerts or unreleased tracks -- because in the end it's a victimless crime. Prince is still rich, and the bootlegger can pay his/her bills and put food on the table. I'd rather have someone sell bootlegs than sell crack to a person. Sometimes you just gotta letitgo, chill out in Paisley Park with your Cap'n Crunch, Soy milk, and Watchtower.
[Edited 11/9/07 14:51pm]

What's Cap'n Crunch? Can't get that in UK.

Thanks

If someone bootlegged Prince's music and sold it for profit, I don't really see it as a bad thing. Sometimes you just gotta put food on the table, in any way possible. I wouldn't be upset at the bootleggers for selling any concerts or unreleased tracks -- because in the end it's a victim less crime. Prince is still rich, and the bootlegger can pay his/her bills and put food on the table. I'd rather have someone sell bootlegs than sell crack to a person. Sometimes you just gotta letitgo.

lspear76 said:

The deadheads understood that the bootlegaz would purchase official stuff and some of the money would trickle up. With the internet, I don't believe any true fan should download official released material.

What Prince is doing will counter everything. IMO, Prince boots have gone down in price simply because they can easily be traded online.

If he does take out the sites where fans trade what will he accomplish? #1 will always be a demand for bootlegz. #2 the price will go up because they will be harder to find. It's still kind of difficult to take out the online trading communities.

I agree with that. Be nice to see a couple of good quality Aftershows, on 3121.

lspear76 said:

The deadheads understood that the bootlegaz would purchase official stuff and some of the money would trickle up. With the internet, I don't believe any true fan should download official released material.

What Prince is doing will counter everything. IMO, Prince boots have gone down in price simply because they can easily be traded online.

If he does take out the sites where fans trade what will he accomplish? #1 will always be a demand for bootlegz. #2 the price will go up because they will be harder to find. It's still kind of difficult to take out the online trading communities.

I can tell u this, I may own two bootlegs, and purchased them from a local record exchange, completely unaware that they were illegitimate...

They are "Yellow" and "The Royal Mix" and I have not shared them with anyone.

And I have never burned one cd...and I have only downloaded the United States of Division...And I'll never download another song in my life...I hate it.