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Songs that prove Prince is a GENIOUS! Alright... of course there are the classics like Let's Go Crazy, Adore, Kiss, How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore, Doves, etc... but it's those unheralded songs that make you legendary to your hardcore followers.
Here's my top ten... not necessarily in order. 1. La la la, he he he Brilliant... and the story behind this song is even more BRILLANT. A challenge from Sheena Easton. Sweet! 2. God Created Woman Soulful. Pure art. A Picasso for the ears. 3. Girl I know some of you will object, but this is a fantabulous song. Hypnotizing. Lustful. Beautiful. 4. Gangster Glam I still rock to this when I'm in that mood. I don't need to be down with 50 cent and Jay Z or NWA... this is all I need to feel Gangsta! LOL 5. I Love U in Me No comment. Makes my list because of how taboo the song is/was. Simple. Sinful. Probably written in minutes. A hardcore fan classic! 6. Love 2 the 9's Amazing! "Could you stay awake for 14 hours listening to the grass grow, I ask thee?" The man is BRILLIANT! This song... it's entire composition... is EXTREMELY under-rated. 7. Come Back This song is on the Truth CD. Beautiful piece. Everytime I hear it, I think of my special ex'es that I've lost. Precious song... arguably his most precious. 8. The Screams of Passion Had Prince composed this song, and instead of Around the World in a Day, made a Purple Rain II type of CD, he'd have been more of a legend than he already is. Giving away this song is perhaps his biggest mistake, and not using to keep himself on the top of the charts was ludicrous. No disrespect to the Family or Paul Peterson who did a very nice job with the audibles, but had Prince sang this tune, it would have gone down as one of his classics in the same vein as When Doves Cry. 9. Into the Light Has he ever composed a more beautiful song? The piano intro alone is stunningly delicate and heavenly. 10. For You This is the first song on any Prince CD. If you've never heard it... you're doing yourself a disservice. BEAUTIFUL. Way ahead of his time... and I'm SHOCKED that this song doesn't get more recognition. No, it wasn't a hit, but the artistry and beauty of the voice is REDICULOUS! WHAT!!!!! The public is squeezin' you kiddo. You'd better kick ass on your next album or else! |
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MantuaPharoah said: Alright... of course there are the classics like Let's Go Crazy, Adore, Kiss, How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore, Doves, etc... but it's those unheralded songs that make you legendary to your hardcore followers.
Here's my top ten... not necessarily in order. 1. La la la, he he he Brilliant... and the story behind this song is even more BRILLANT. A challenge from Sheena Easton. Sweet! 2. God Created Woman Soulful. Pure art. A Picasso for the ears. 3. Girl I know some of you will object, but this is a fantabulous song. Hypnotizing. Lustful. Beautiful. 4. Gangster Glam I still rock to this when I'm in that mood. I don't need to be down with 50 cent and Jay Z or NWA... this is all I need to feel Gangsta! LOL 5. I Love U in Me No comment. Makes my list because of how taboo the song is/was. Simple. Sinful. Probably written in minutes. A hardcore fan classic! 6. Love 2 the 9's Amazing! "Could you stay awake for 14 hours listening to the grass grow, I ask thee?" The man is BRILLIANT! This song... it's entire composition... is EXTREMELY under-rated. 7. Come Back This song is on the Truth CD. Beautiful piece. Everytime I hear it, I think of my special ex'es that I've lost. Precious song... arguably his most precious. 8. The Screams of Passion Had Prince composed this song, and instead of Around the World in a Day, made a Purple Rain II type of CD, he'd have been more of a legend than he already is. Giving away this song is perhaps his biggest mistake, and not using to keep himself on the top of the charts was ludicrous. No disrespect to the Family or Paul Peterson who did a very nice job with the audibles, but had Prince sang this tune, it would have gone down as one of his classics in the same vein as When Doves Cry. 9. Into the Light Has he ever composed a more beautiful song? The piano intro alone is stunningly delicate and heavenly. 10. For You This is the first song on any Prince CD. If you've never heard it... you're doing yourself a disservice. BEAUTIFUL. Way ahead of his time... and I'm SHOCKED that this song doesn't get more recognition. No, it wasn't a hit, but the artistry and beauty of the voice is REDICULOUS! WHAT!!!!! Wow! I love your list. Right now (I mean today only!), I think my ten would be: 1. Screams of Passion 2. Slave 2 the System 3. Dopamine Rush Suite 4. Sun, Moon and Star 5. If I Was Your Girlfriend 6. How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore 7. Irresistible Bitch 8. Van Gogh 9. Madrid 2 Chicago 10. Breathe Bonus: Wonderful Ass!!  "A united state of mind will never be divided
The real definition of unity is 1 People can slam their door, disagree and fight it But how U gonna love the Father but not love the Son? United States of Division"    | |
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The entire D&P album....pure genious | |
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MantuaPharoah said: 1. La la la, he he he Brilliant... and the story behind this song is even more BRILLANT. A challenge from Sheena Easton. Sweet! What was the challenge? Don't know how I missed that.... | |
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MantuaPharoah said: 8. The Screams of Passion Had Prince composed this song, and instead of Around the World in a Day, made a Purple Rain II type of CD, he'd have been more of a legend than he already is. Giving away this song is perhaps his biggest mistake, and not using to keep himself on the top of the charts was ludicrous. No disrespect to the Family or Paul Peterson who did a very nice job with the audibles, but had Prince sang this tune, it would have gone down as one of his classics in the same vein as When Doves Cry. Agree on that! and floating around is a copy of prince singing it, that and Neon Rendezvous (also with prince singing) complete with the sitting in the cafe bit are my current fav tracks on repeat! | |
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shaneukcouk said: MantuaPharoah said: 8. The Screams of Passion Had Prince composed this song, and instead of Around the World in a Day, made a Purple Rain II type of CD, he'd have been more of a legend than he already is. Giving away this song is perhaps his biggest mistake, and not using to keep himself on the top of the charts was ludicrous. No disrespect to the Family or Paul Peterson who did a very nice job with the audibles, but had Prince sang this tune, it would have gone down as one of his classics in the same vein as When Doves Cry. Agree on that! and floating around is a copy of prince singing it, that and Neon Rendezvous (also with prince singing) complete with the sitting in the cafe bit are my current fav tracks on repeat! hmm... you can´t call an album Screams of passion. but interesting line up of songs small circles, big wheels!
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you gotta correct that spelling of "genius"! My art book: http://www.lulu.com/spotl...ecomicskid
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All of Prince's music deserves a certain kind of high register mark...
"The Most Beautiful Girl in the World," was pure genius...It gave Prince reason to study, and write a 37 questionnaire that U just gotta hit...and It would also get him front row seats to the Miss America pageant"...Clever!  "The Lion Sleeps Tonight... | |
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ufoclub said: you gotta correct that spelling of "genius"!
Sorry man... but I didn't say that "I" was a genius. lol Thanks! The public is squeezin' you kiddo. You'd better kick ass on your next album or else! |
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All of his music is genius.  | |
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MantuaPharoah said: 1. La la la, he he he
Brilliant... and the story behind this song is even more BRILLANT. A challenge from Sheena Easton. Sweet! that story is funny lol.. don't EVER dare Prince in writing a song lol | |
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ufoclub said: you gotta correct that spelling of "genius"!
i thought that too...but didnt want to say...hee hee. Made me smile when i read the tag line...irony i thought at best?!  | |
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he has so many other great songs that make him be considered a genius and i find songs like gansterglam?? screams of passion? la la la...?
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sign o the times album, crystal ball , 8 (madhouse), etc., etc.  For all time I am with you, you are with me. | |
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LizaWoman08 said: The entire D&P album....pure genious
yes, gotta love that jughead track. Stand Up! Everybody, this is your life!
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thepope2the9s said: LizaWoman08 said: The entire D&P album....pure genious
yes, gotta love that jughead track. omg diamonds and pearls is the album i hate most. back then it was the first time i wasnt proud or enjoying a prince album. pop shit attitude with some stupid rap in the middle. get off video was the only thing i enjoyed. | |
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MantuaPharoah said: Alright... of course there are the classics like Let's Go Crazy, Adore, Kiss, How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore, Doves, etc... but it's those unheralded songs that make you legendary to your hardcore followers.
Here's my top ten... not necessarily in order. 1. La la la, he he he Brilliant... and the story behind this song is even more BRILLANT. A challenge from Sheena Easton. Sweet! 2. God Created Woman Soulful. Pure art. A Picasso for the ears. 3. Girl I know some of you will object, but this is a fantabulous song. Hypnotizing. Lustful. Beautiful. 4. Gangster Glam I still rock to this when I'm in that mood. I don't need to be down with 50 cent and Jay Z or NWA... this is all I need to feel Gangsta! LOL 5. I Love U in Me No comment. Makes my list because of how taboo the song is/was. Simple. Sinful. Probably written in minutes. A hardcore fan classic! 6. Love 2 the 9's Amazing! "Could you stay awake for 14 hours listening to the grass grow, I ask thee?" The man is BRILLIANT! This song... it's entire composition... is EXTREMELY under-rated. 7. Come Back This song is on the Truth CD. Beautiful piece. Everytime I hear it, I think of my special ex'es that I've lost. Precious song... arguably his most precious. 8. The Screams of Passion Had Prince composed this song, and instead of Around the World in a Day, made a Purple Rain II type of CD, he'd have been more of a legend than he already is. Giving away this song is perhaps his biggest mistake, and not using to keep himself on the top of the charts was ludicrous. No disrespect to the Family or Paul Peterson who did a very nice job with the audibles, but had Prince sang this tune, it would have gone down as one of his classics in the same vein as When Doves Cry. 9. Into the Light Has he ever composed a more beautiful song? The piano intro alone is stunningly delicate and heavenly. 10. For You This is the first song on any Prince CD. If you've never heard it... you're doing yourself a disservice. BEAUTIFUL. Way ahead of his time... and I'm SHOCKED that this song doesn't get more recognition. No, it wasn't a hit, but the artistry and beauty of the voice is REDICULOUS! WHAT!!!!! I wouldn't pick any of the above to prove his genius (although I do quite like a few of them). I'd go with When Doves Cry If I Was Your Girlfriend Sign O The Times Kiss Crystal Ball Little Red Corvette Adore The Truth Nothing Compares 2 U Purple Rain Obvious choices yes, but the fact that the big hits named were often radically inventive at the same time is exactly the essence of Prince's genius. Combined they also evidence his range which is the pot into which the essence is sprinkled. [Edited 11/5/08 8:35am] [Edited 11/5/08 8:36am] | |
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vivid said: MantuaPharoah said: Alright... of course there are the classics like Let's Go Crazy, Adore, Kiss, How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore, Doves, etc... but it's those unheralded songs that make you legendary to your hardcore followers.
Here's my top ten... not necessarily in order. 1. La la la, he he he Brilliant... and the story behind this song is even more BRILLANT. A challenge from Sheena Easton. Sweet! 2. God Created Woman Soulful. Pure art. A Picasso for the ears. 3. Girl I know some of you will object, but this is a fantabulous song. Hypnotizing. Lustful. Beautiful. 4. Gangster Glam I still rock to this when I'm in that mood. I don't need to be down with 50 cent and Jay Z or NWA... this is all I need to feel Gangsta! LOL 5. I Love U in Me No comment. Makes my list because of how taboo the song is/was. Simple. Sinful. Probably written in minutes. A hardcore fan classic! 6. Love 2 the 9's Amazing! "Could you stay awake for 14 hours listening to the grass grow, I ask thee?" The man is BRILLIANT! This song... it's entire composition... is EXTREMELY under-rated. 7. Come Back This song is on the Truth CD. Beautiful piece. Everytime I hear it, I think of my special ex'es that I've lost. Precious song... arguably his most precious. 8. The Screams of Passion Had Prince composed this song, and instead of Around the World in a Day, made a Purple Rain II type of CD, he'd have been more of a legend than he already is. Giving away this song is perhaps his biggest mistake, and not using to keep himself on the top of the charts was ludicrous. No disrespect to the Family or Paul Peterson who did a very nice job with the audibles, but had Prince sang this tune, it would have gone down as one of his classics in the same vein as When Doves Cry. 9. Into the Light Has he ever composed a more beautiful song? The piano intro alone is stunningly delicate and heavenly. 10. For You This is the first song on any Prince CD. If you've never heard it... you're doing yourself a disservice. BEAUTIFUL. Way ahead of his time... and I'm SHOCKED that this song doesn't get more recognition. No, it wasn't a hit, but the artistry and beauty of the voice is REDICULOUS! WHAT!!!!! I wouldn't pick any of the above to prove his genius (although I do quite like a few of them). I'd go with When Doves Cry If I Was Your Girlfriend Sign O The Times Kiss Crystal Ball Little Red Corvette Adore The Truth Nothing Compares 2 U Purple Rain Obvious choices yes, but the fact that the big hits named were often radically inventive at the same time is exactly the essence of Prince's genius. Combined they also evidence his range which is the pot into which the essence is sprinkled. [Edited 11/5/08 8:35am] [Edited 11/5/08 8:36am] You missed my point I made before I listed the songs I chose. Many of those songs that you listed are OBVIOUS! It's the subtle brilliance... the lesser known fabulous cuts that confirm Prince's genius. Many artists only have their popular releases to fall back on... but Prince goes well beyond the everyday tunes that you hear on the radio. [Edited 11/5/08 10:27am] The public is squeezin' you kiddo. You'd better kick ass on your next album or else! |
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song specials for me, that they distinguish Prince from others
- 4ever in my live - almost without instruments - Anna Stesia - Sing of the time - Thy,,,love will be done Forever in my life... | |
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vman4639 said: MantuaPharoah said: 1. La la la, he he he Brilliant... and the story behind this song is even more BRILLANT. A challenge from Sheena Easton. Sweet! What was the challenge? Don't know how I missed that.... sheena didn't think it was so easy 2 write a song with a simple phrase or childish phrase as the title of a song. prince said yes u can so which she challenged him 2 do so... 10 mins later ....  man, he has such an amazing body of music that it's sad to see him constrict it down to the basics. he's too talented for the lineup he's doing. estelle 81 | |
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L4OATheOriginal said: vman4639 said: What was the challenge? Don't know how I missed that.... sheena didn't think it was so easy 2 write a song with a simple phrase or childish phrase as the title of a song. prince said yes u can so which she challenged him 2 do so... 10 mins later .... but it does sound like a 10 minute job. that´s easy small circles, big wheels!
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17 Days (The actual how to manual of catchy pop song writing you can not flaw it)
Adore (Beacuse..... When 2 r in love (Great emotional soaring ballad) Do Me Baby (Superbly crafted fuck me song) Girls and Boys (Catchiness par excellence) Housequake (Funkier than a motherfucker) Still would stand all time (His grandest ever power ballad) The Cross, The Holy River (Fine Christian pop that can reconvert the devil) 1999 The greatest thing he ever did [Edited 11/5/08 19:10pm] 17 Years ago I made a commitment to Prince | |
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Anna Stesia
Mountains Dorothy Parker Joy in Repetition 17 Muthafucking Days She's Always in my Head. Wow. Temptation Little Red Corvette Let's Go Crazy When Doves Cry Strange Relationship. The Future/Electric Chair  [Edited 11/5/08 20:09pm] | |
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Shit, there are so many...but right now I would ask you to put on your headphones, turn off the lights and crank...THE ONE (long version)
This song kicks my ass...musically and his vocals are brilliant. Thanks for the laughs, arguments and overall enjoyment for the last umpteen years. It's time for me to retire from Prince.org and engage in the real world...lol. Above all, I appreciated the talent Prince. You were one of a kind. | |
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I'm so glad Prince kept 17 Days instead of giving that away.. my top #4 song of all time... | |
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19. Free. Which is a song about INFLAMMATORY REMARKS [Edited 11/6/08 0:36am] | |
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In recent times the entire 'Rainbow Children' album... and the 'Word' on 3121...the man shits more art than others take time too craft. |
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MantuaPharoah said: vivid said: I wouldn't pick any of the above to prove his genius (although I do quite like a few of them). I'd go with When Doves Cry If I Was Your Girlfriend Sign O The Times Kiss Crystal Ball Little Red Corvette Adore The Truth Nothing Compares 2 U Purple Rain Obvious choices yes, but the fact that the big hits named were often radically inventive at the same time is exactly the essence of Prince's genius. Combined they also evidence his range which is the pot into which the essence is sprinkled. [Edited 11/5/08 8:35am] [Edited 11/5/08 8:36am] You missed my point I made before I listed the songs I chose. Many of those songs that you listed are OBVIOUS! It's the subtle brilliance... the lesser known fabulous cuts that confirm Prince's genius. Many artists only have their popular releases to fall back on... but Prince goes well beyond the everyday tunes that you hear on the radio. [Edited 11/5/08 10:27am] No, I read and understood it. I just don't think that any of those songs are evidenc of his genius - I don't even think that some of them are much good (Gangster Glam?). Did you read my post? I won't repeate it, just go read it. I answered what you said above before you wrote it. | |
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Musically and creatively Prince is a true genius!
I appreciate all his music. To me,"Purple Rain" and "Sign Of The Times" really stand out. | |
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MantuaPharoah said: ...but the artistry and beauty of the voice is REDICULOUS!
Once again your genious proves itself rediculous. However to say that Prince's voice is worthy of mockery is surely an insult? Now go look up 'ridiculous' and come back and reword your post. | |
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