There's a brilliant piece of writing on Prince at yesterdayland.

Check the link:

http://www.yesterdayland....mu1254.php


If you're pressed for time then check the last paragraph:

So we’ve got albums, movies, production and writing credits for himself and for many, many others; we’ve got the 'Minneapolis Sound' from the early days, and his hybrid funk-pop-rock-soul from the rest of the days; we’ve got angry politicians, delighted Muppets, and a staunch fight for all artists’ rights; fans who have been mesmerized at his live shows and mesmerized at home, with just the headphones on and hopefully, the aforementioned break-out show of dance; we’ve got overt sex and overt spirituality and everything in between. There are a lot of musicians who won’t get out of bed unless they’re compensated, but it’s written that to see Prince perform is to see a guy who would be playing even if you, the fan, were nowhere near. The passion and the integrity, the experimentation and the soul—he plays for himself, and if you like (and if you’re smart), you can take part.

“I got grooves and grooves up on the shelf,
Deep purple concord jams.
Whatever U can’t do, Daddy can.
The one and only Daddy Pop...”

yesterdayland's the site!!! i go there 4 my nostalgic dose from time 2 time...i made a comment of some sort on that prince thread...my username there is newbreedchild80.