I remember someone doing this thread a long while ago and I found it particularly interesting.

The thing was that I hadn't heard enough of Prince's material to really have a good answer for this question. Some of his songs have the most amazing back-up vocals and sometimes, they are what make the song

"When u were mine" is a perfect example of this. These are all Prince's vocals, but aside from the organic guitar sound, the vocals made this track 4 me when I first heard it and it became my favorite off the record.

Later on in The Revolution's career is probably where he came up with some of the best... or should I say, Wendy & Lisa gave him the most amazing back-up vocals on the ATWIAD and Parade albums. Especially Pop Life and Anotherloverholenyohead

Let's start making a list of great numbers with impressive back-up vocals

Forever in My Life-can't decide where Prince sounds better at-lead r background.

Providence is his best backin vox ever!!!!!

This guys backin is amazing, I have always thought this and providence is evidence of how emotional his voice really is!
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I like to have a specific opinion about a song or the music, but that becomes difficult when ya just like or love everything.

4 me ....the best back-up vocals for a song ...and i love thousand things different than Prince .....is WHEN DOVES CRY ....one song for different voices...when i listen this song i have the feeling that different singers sing on it!
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