Listened to it a few times now and I like it. Yeah, it's not groundbreaking, but it was a decent performance and those lyrics really do sound a little rude. The song and performance had an Elvis vibe to me, almost Jailhouse Rock-esque.

And if it's from a new album, well I wouldn't use it as a measure of what we're going to be getting. When I first heard The Work, I had no hope whatsoever for The Rainbow Children.

was it me or when he began 2 sing his voice sounded hoarse?

I'm sorry, I can't grow old with Prince anymore. "OLD" being the operative word. I will be 40 soon, and I still like to see and hear interesting things. Something about that performance and song seemed incredibly "old" and uninspired IMO . It was another solid performance from Prince that wasn't any fun to watch. He doesn't have to act like he's 20 and start jumping off speakers again, but damn could he stop making and playing music like all of your fans are ready for retirement. He plays great, he sounds great, looks great, and I will always be a fan, but Prince has become a safe oldies act to me.

It's a funky James Brown-style workout in the vein of "The Work". It will make you shake your butt. I had fun watching him perform it - and dance to it.

Great to hear something new - but P stopped trying to re-invent the wheel a long time ago. He's just dishing out the funk.

lspear76 said:

So u are bouncing from site to site spreading your hate lol? U complain and complain yet u can't wait to see prince and can't wait to post about him. If he is so lame and the music is so lame but u can't stop being deeply involved in him and the music what's that say about u? Either u are incredibly lame yourself or u are just a top-rate hater hating for hating sake. Why don't u find another hobby if it is all so damn pathetic?

ToraToraDreams said:

OMG - right? I mean...I love Hugh Laurie...so that part was fine. But then, they got that NPR enviro guy on there and I spent the next 10 minutes yelling at my TV, "EFFA SUBARU! PUT PRINCE ON! "

Yup, nice performance. But way too short.

Paris9748430 said:

Was it? Thanks - I was wondering about that.

i love the song even if people are moaning about though i could have done without renatos bit and had the guitar solo longer or an extra verse or something

i am glad to hear something new

I thought it was hilarious the way Prince jumped off to the side when Jay approached him after the performance. Like Jay had kooties or something.
Jay reached out to touch him and Prince was outta there. Good thing Jay didn't chase him around, with a microphone, trying to get him to talk about himself and answer questions. HA!

I didn't catch the guys name, that was in the cowboy hat, but I really respected he and Jay's conversation about solar water and growing food...I thought that was the mentality that needs to be on the political table.

Snap said:

gosh, really? I hope everything's calming down. No need for L.A. Shakin'.

Stayed up, watched all of Leno, almost fell asleep a few times. It was okay..wish it would have been longer..but it's Prince we are talking about.

I enjoyed it , was a lively funk number and if Prince is getting rude again I'm all for it . Excellent performance as always also

I didn't dislike the song, but neither did it particularly grab me.

Always nice seeing him though.

Well I guess I was right about it being a new song.

I loved it, even though I would've loved 2 have more.

Funky. Loved the clavinet part, and the guitar was TIGHT.

The sound was near perfect, and Prince's voice was in TOP form.

Same old ORG, though... Folks just can't seem 2 dig the Funk 'round here.

Either that, or people have just become spoiled and over saturated... dunno.

I'm excited about the new album.

Peace.

...and another thing...

When a new song is that short, one MUST listen 2 it a few times.

U will like this song/performance with the second listen, and even more with the 3rd.

It's exponential.

okay THE COLOR PURPLE/CHURCH set up was not COOL AT ALL.It lends itself to him turning 50 this year WHO KNOWS what that was about,glad to see Ledisi with Prince,if you guys aren't familiar with her check out some of her back ground vocals with RAPHAEL SADDIQ.

I WAS SO EXCITED at first to see Prince on late night TV again, but to come out with a 2 minute performance ! with a new song (like the lyrics after reading them)set to the the tune of GET ON THE BOAT is extremely disappointing ! he said nothing about any plans imo was a waste of television time unless he did more songs off camera....OR did a afterparty somewhere....This was the worst quickie ever



Shady Pines stuff you can't appreciate the racy lyrics with all the horns


but yes thankfully no TWINZ we went from VEGAS to now PORCH JAMBOREES
[Edited 4/26/08 8:03am]

Did I miss the posts about the fire alarm during the taping?

http://www.mercurynews.co...ci_9058359

Giovanni777 said:

G...how can u be excited from a cd that u did not hear and not released a this moment (maybe this fall or in 2009?)?

S.


PS>...from my point of view this song is cool...but not Great or Brilliant...Prince has made this style of funk a million times...it's a little bit boring!

thk god 4 utube..
i really enjoyed seeing this - biggest hugest smile on my face & shivers down spine, canned heat in my feet..
i don't feel the song is exceptional by prince standard - i was hoping 2 hear a new vibe - but i really do this song!
love the lyrics, great rock&roll/funky groove, nice band/stage set.
the girls in long dresses kinda worked but i prefer 2 c prince with a sexy harem type thingy going on.
juicy guitar, i could listen 4ever, voice is on top form & swoon! he def moves well
& p is squishy, lickable & funking incredibly boffable as ever.

i am soooo jealous of the coachella crowd. they r gonna get such a great show.

Why doesn't this guy age???

I was hoping it was going to be a definitive live version of "Planet Earth"...

HE HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE...
HE BUSTED A FEW FUNKY MOVES...
HE THREW DOWN SOME FUNK RHYTHM GUITAR...
THE BASSLINE WAS FUNKY...
RENATO LAID DOWN A NASTY LITTLE SOLO...
THE HORNS WERE TIGHT...
AND THE RELIGION STUFF DIDNT COME INTO PLAY...
Im a Happy Camper !

RumAndRaisin said:

I didn't mean to suggest that he arranged the song specifically for his performance on Leno, only that he picked it because of Jay's love of jazz.

lspear76 said:

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These lyrics are from your imagination. The song is about getting some booty. Look around you can find the performance and listen again.

tricky99 said:

I like Prince's old music and want him to release his vault material -- it's the only good music he has left, but he keeps doing these generic performances.

Good stuff. Fun, funky new track - not gonna set the world on fire, but I enjoyed it.

The song is very James Brown-esque, and personally I think it's cool as hell.

I notice the guitar solo ironically sounds very similar to that guitar solo he did when way back in the day when he was on stage with James Brown and Michael Jackson.

I could be wrong, but could that solo be him getting his second chance at jamming with James Brown?

I liked it a lot.

The last 2 new songs I've heard from him are better than anything on "Planet Earth". If this one and PFUNK are any indication, I'll be looking forward to the new record.