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Thread started 09/23/08 1:39pm

peter430044

Will Prince recuperate from loss of commerciality?

Is commercial success the most importnant thing? No. But it sure helps more people discover his music and brilliance.
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Reply #1 posted 09/23/08 1:47pm

violetblues

peter430044 said:

Is commercial success the most importnant thing? No. But it sure helps more people discover his music and brilliance.
[Edited 9/23/08 13:40pm]


When Prince tried to go commercial in the 90's, that was the exact moment that he lost his commerciality.

When Prince was his least commercial and went his own way, is when he was the most commercial.

its a dichotomy shrug
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Reply #2 posted 09/23/08 2:18pm

Anxiety

i think prince has more mainstream success than ever right now. he has legend status. just because his albums don't sell doesn't mean he isn't a bankable entertainer.

if it were, say, 1999 or 2000 and you were asking this question in the midst of prince's NPGMC/Rainbow Children days, then we could probably have a discussion. nod
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Reply #3 posted 09/23/08 5:08pm

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Like Anxiety says...Prince will fill a Hall, As a Guitar Legend, those engraved days are already a part of His career.

Musicians can play music all of their lives, although we do realize that our youth is where we find the trophies of our works, usually. The Poet, the painter, and the scientist are a different story.

All that I am saying is that there is a difference between 25 and 50, especially with sports and high voltage theatrical performances.

I Love Prince 4 the age that He is...I'm not 25 anymore either. cool
It's just time for a new season. A new leaf.
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight...
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Reply #4 posted 09/23/08 5:15pm

Tame

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All that I really mean by this is that Prince isn't Mr. 1985 anymore. Although he gets more beautiful as the days go on, as the seconds pass, truly. cool
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight...
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Reply #5 posted 09/23/08 5:38pm

Dayclear

Do you know how long Prince has been around? Obviously longer than YOU have. confused
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