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Printablelspear76 said: I'll have to convert the performance from my VHS tape to a divx, maybe upload it to YouTub... oh wait. I can't do that. I'll get sued by Prince. Forget it.
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Efan said: lspear76 said: I kept thinking this was the same time that he tried to give Quincy Jones the lollipop, and pulled it away (Q was actually trying to lick it). But that was the Dick Clark awards show and it was also lip synced... I remember the announcer came on while Michael B. was on the drums, saying something like "Prince is dead and The Artist is born!" or something really cheesy. Carmen Electra was dancing, and Prince lip synced to some Gold songs (BJB, I Hate U, and 319).
At the end of the performance, there was a shot of the crowd... everyone looking pretty underwhelmed, especially Little Richard, who only started clapping as the camera went by him. LOL. The good ole' (NPG) days. I absolutely love the AMA performance, lipsynching and all. To me, this was absolutely classic mid-'90s Prince. The performance was brilliant in so many ways. I seriously mean that. Prince actually KNELT DOWN and looked like he was simulating fellatio on Tommy Barbarella! Right on national TV! That's just awesome. I think what you interpret as the audience being underwhelmed was actually their trepidation at the moment that just happened. At one point during Prince's performance, the camera pulled away and the picture went to a still shot of the audience--like the director was terrified of what Prince might do next. I think this was an incredibly brazen and ballsy performace. Hell yeah!! the way he came out during BJB and started doing that funky dance move ..and the camera pulled back when mayte spread her legs but the worse per4mance ever was the superbowl  wasted opportunityman, 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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sexxydancer said: lspear76 said: I kept thinking this was the same time that he tried to give Quincy Jones the lollipop, and pulled it away (Q was actually trying to lick it). But that was the Dick Clark awards show and it was also lip synced... I remember the announcer came on while Michael B. was on the drums, saying something like "Prince is dead and The Artist is born!" or something really cheesy. Carmen Electra was dancing, and Prince lip synced to some Gold songs (BJB, I Hate U, and 319). At the end of the performance, there was a shot of the crowd... everyone looking pretty underwhelmed, especially Little Richard, who only started clapping as the camera went by him. LOL. The good ole' (NPG) days.  I can't believe I'm agreeing with u!!   i loved the period of prince is dead long live  !!  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: but the worse per4mance ever was the superbowl wasted opportunityWhat? That's widely regarded as one of the best Super Bowl halftime shows ever. I thought it was awesome. | |
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herb4 said: L4OATheOriginal said: but the worse per4mance ever was the superbowl wasted opportunityWhat? That's widely regarded as one of the best Super Bowl halftime shows ever. I thought it was awesome. i've seen better and they didn't stick 2 20 year old material and covers either 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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The "Turn Me Loose" thing on Leno was rather weak. | |
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yeah 1999 - Baby Knows, TGREBS
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conciousone said: The "Turn Me Loose" thing on Leno was rather weak.
That performance was pure funk. Ledisi on backin vox, Renato on clav, i much much perfer that than the studio version (and I like that too). Change it one more time.. | |
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Efan said: lspear76 said: I kept thinking this was the same time that he tried to give Quincy Jones the lollipop, and pulled it away (Q was actually trying to lick it). But that was the Dick Clark awards show and it was also lip synced... I remember the announcer came on while Michael B. was on the drums, saying something like "Prince is dead and The Artist is born!" or something really cheesy. Carmen Electra was dancing, and Prince lip synced to some Gold songs (BJB, I Hate U, and 319).
At the end of the performance, there was a shot of the crowd... everyone looking pretty underwhelmed, especially Little Richard, who only started clapping as the camera went by him. LOL. The good ole' (NPG) days. I absolutely love the AMA performance, lipsynching and all. To me, this was absolutely classic mid-'90s Prince. The performance was brilliant in so many ways. I seriously mean that. Prince actually KNELT DOWN and looked like he was simulating fellatio on Tommy Barbarella! Right on national TV! That's just awesome. I think what you interpret as the audience being underwhelmed was actually their trepidation at the moment that just happened. At one point during Prince's performance, the camera pulled away and the picture went to a still shot of the audience--like the director was terrified of what Prince might do next. I think this was an incredibly brazen and ballsy performace. What song(s) did he perform at the AMA? | |
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berniejobs said: Efan said: I absolutely love the AMA performance, lipsynching and all. To me, this was absolutely classic mid-'90s Prince. The performance was brilliant in so many ways. I seriously mean that. Prince actually KNELT DOWN and looked like he was simulating fellatio on Tommy Barbarella! Right on national TV! That's just awesome. I think what you interpret as the audience being underwhelmed was actually their trepidation at the moment that just happened. At one point during Prince's performance, the camera pulled away and the picture went to a still shot of the audience--like the director was terrified of what Prince might do next. I think this was an incredibly brazen and ballsy performace. What song(s) did he perform at the AMA? take the purple medley if u have it, play it up 2 purple rain ..then the beginning of shhh, going in2 billy jack bitch, eye hate u, 319 and let me c ur body get loose closed it out 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: berniejobs said: What song(s) did he perform at the AMA? take the purple medley if u have it, play it up 2 purple rain ..then the beginning of shhh, going in2 billy jack bitch, eye hate u, 319 and let me c ur body get loose closed it out Oh yeah, I remember that now. Barbarella is floating over the stage...? | |
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Anxiety said: the shots of prince's face watching gordy perform were more entertaining than prince's actual performance itself.
 i haven't seen this part with him watching Gordy(don't know who this is). What is Prince doing? By the way, I love the different opinions even amongst hardcore fans... some liked the AMA's some didn't, some didn't like the Superbowl halftime--I thought it was brilliant. Just goes to show you, you(edited) can't please everyone, especially Princey Poo! Worst performance for me: the live 'Lovesign' on the Today Show. I like the original, but it just shows how some songs are not meant to be played live, no matter how great they are on record. (most recent best performance 'Fury' on SNL...wow!!!) [Edited 2/19/09 20:05pm] "Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion" -- Martha Graham | |
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XNY said: Anxiety said: the shots of prince's face watching gordy perform were more entertaining than prince's actual performance itself.
i haven't seen this part with him watching Gordy(don't know who this is). What is Prince doing? By the way, I love the different opinions even amongst hardcore fans... some liked the AMA's some didn't, some didn't like the Superbowl halftime--I thought it was brilliant. Just goes to show you, you(edited) can't please everyone, especially Princey Poo! Worst performance for me: the live 'Lovesign' on the Today Show. I like the original, but it just shows how some songs are not meant to be played live, no matter how great they are on record. (most recent best performance 'Fury' on SNL...wow!!!) [Edited 2/19/09 20:05pm] Oh my GOD. That performance of Lovesign was amazing. One of the best. His guitar sounded FANTASTIC. Barbarella rocked on the keys. Everyone in the band LOOKED cool and weird. That was also my favorite Prince band line-up of all time, including Mayte. Mayte looked hot as fuck. That was her hottest time period. Prince's hair was genius. Nona Gaye was an added bonus. Mr. Hayes looked cool as shit in that hoody. Then Prince ran off before he could be interviewed. Michael B looked insane while Nona was being interviewed. It was genius all around. LOVESIGN! | |
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His most recent appearance on Good Morning America. First,there was the dick move of putting up a barricade so no one could see the rehearsal (never done by any other performer there) & then the ridiculously abbreviated set. There were nearly 8,000 people crammed into Bryant Park & the surrounding area, but he was gone in a flash & for no good reason. | |
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viewaskew said: His most recent appearance on Good Morning America. First,there was the dick move of putting up a barricade so no one could see the rehearsal (never done by any other performer there) & then the ridiculously abbreviated set. There were nearly 8,000 people crammed into Bryant Park & the surrounding area, but he was gone in a flash & for no good reason.
No offense, but not showing his rehearsal is Prince to a T: he likes to show the finished product. I would've thought he'd stick around to play more, but he did perform 3 or 4 songs, not bad for a free concert. "Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion" -- Martha Graham | |
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XNY said: Anxiety said: the shots of prince's face watching gordy perform were more entertaining than prince's actual performance itself.
i haven't seen this part with him watching Gordy(don't know who this is). What is Prince doing? By the way, I love the different opinions even amongst hardcore fans... some liked the AMA's some didn't, some didn't like the Superbowl halftime--I thought it was brilliant. Just goes to show you, you(edited) can't please everyone, especially Princey Poo! Worst performance for me: the live 'Lovesign' on the Today Show. I like the original, but it just shows how some songs are not meant to be played live, no matter how great they are on record. (most recent best performance 'Fury' on SNL...wow!!!) [Edited 2/19/09 20:05pm] That reminds me.. Beautiful Loved and Blessed from SNL was really weak, especially after that hot "Fury" performance. "Don't you think one of the charms of marriage is that it makes deception a necessity for both parties?" | |
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lspear76 said: XNY said: i haven't seen this part with him watching Gordy(don't know who this is). What is Prince doing? By the way, I love the different opinions even amongst hardcore fans... some liked the AMA's some didn't, some didn't like the Superbowl halftime--I thought it was brilliant. Just goes to show you, you(edited) can't please everyone, especially Princey Poo! Worst performance for me: the live 'Lovesign' on the Today Show. I like the original, but it just shows how some songs are not meant to be played live, no matter how great they are on record. (most recent best performance 'Fury' on SNL...wow!!!) [Edited 2/19/09 20:05pm] That reminds me.. Beautiful Loved and Blessed from SNL was really weak, especially after that hot "Fury" performance. Again, Prince fans can't even agree on performances. I liked both SNL performances, but agree Fury was amazing. BLB has just beautiful lyrics and need to be heard. "Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion" -- Martha Graham | |
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XNY said: viewaskew said: His most recent appearance on Good Morning America. First,there was the dick move of putting up a barricade so no one could see the rehearsal (never done by any other performer there) & then the ridiculously abbreviated set. There were nearly 8,000 people crammed into Bryant Park & the surrounding area, but he was gone in a flash & for no good reason.
No offense, but not showing his rehearsal is Prince to a T: he likes to show the finished product. I would've thought he'd stick around to play more, but he did perform 3 or 4 songs, not bad for a free concert. I was there and I think he didnt do anymore songs cause the sound system was terrible. You could see that Prince was pissed that it was sounding rough. I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that | |
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I think the performance that disappointed me the most was the one he did on the Essence Awards when he did The Christ. I was going  when he started talking about the "staros" or whatever you wanna call it. That's the one performance that I wouldn't want to watch again.I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that | |
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Anxiety said: the shots of prince's face watching gordy perform were more entertaining than prince's actual performance itself.
Hi! Who is "Gordy"???? Berry Gordy??!!! You Mods know all so let us know!!! 1And could you let us know?? Is there a link?? Is this some Mowtown show????? We must know!!!!! | |
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eireboy34 said: Anxiety said: the shots of prince's face watching gordy perform were more entertaining than prince's actual performance itself.
Hi! Who is "Gordy"???? Berry Gordy??!!! You Mods know all so let us know!!! 1And could you let us know?? Is there a link?? Is this some Mowtown show????? We must know!!!!! It was a then 5 year old from France who had an international hit I believe was called, in English, "It's Good To Be A Baby." It was strange but cute, the song and the performance. Seeing Prince's face during the performance was hilarious. I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that | |
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^Replace the "G" with a "J".
Some little french kid dressed in a tux shouting "Bebe" into the mic. | |
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LaAmi said: yeah 1999 - Baby Knows, TGREBS
Graham + image + playback + Graham! I'm so glad he's not involved anymore  | |
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All the performances with the Gameboyz. They're dance routines made
me ill and they're rapping made me want to punch someone...Prince for subjecting me to it  | |
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thebumpsquad said: ^Replace the "G" with a "J".
Some little french kid dressed in a tux shouting "Bebe" into the mic. That's right! I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that | |
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Anxiety said: Efan said: Dolphin on Letterman
it was at least entertaining in its trainwreckiness. eh, i liked that one. it's time for a new direction / it's time for jazz to die | |
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L4OATheOriginal said: herb4 said: What? That's widely regarded as one of the best Super Bowl halftime shows ever. I thought it was awesome. i've seen better and they didn't stick 2 20 year old material and covers either Well, I've seen better too. I've been to AFTERSHOWS. 
I've also seen (FAR) worse Super Bowl halftime shows. U2 was the only one that came close in my opinion. But I can rattle off at least 3 or 4 friends of mine who declined invites to see the Musicology tour when it rolled through here who - after seeing that halftime show - said , "I'm sold. The next time he tours here, I want to go. I wish I had gone." But fuck all that. To contribute to the topic, aside from the obvious "MJ, James Brown, Prince" meltdown we've all seen, the worst performance I think I've seen (assuming we're talking about TV broadcasts or something like that) was probably the 'Solid Gold' show. [Edited 2/20/09 16:45pm] | |
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purplecam said: eireboy34 said: Hi! Who is "Gordy"???? Berry Gordy??!!! You Mods know all so let us know!!! 1And could you let us know?? Is there a link?? Is this some Mowtown show????? We must know!!!!! It was a then 5 year old from France who had an international hit I believe was called, in English, "It's Good To Be A Baby." It was strange but cute, the song and the performance. Seeing Prince's face during the performance was hilarious. and here it is:
though i have to say whitney's reactions are even funnier. | |
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purplecam said: XNY said: No offense, but not showing his rehearsal is Prince to a T: he likes to show the finished product. I would've thought he'd stick around to play more, but he did perform 3 or 4 songs, not bad for a free concert. I was there and I think he didnt do anymore songs cause the sound system was terrible. You could see that Prince was pissed that it was sounding rough. I was there too. 10 feet from the stage. & not only was blocking the view of the rehearsal a dick move, but so was not engaging with the crowd at all & cutting & running. People who go to these things (not to mention the show's organizers) have expectations that the talent should be expected to meet. I've seen performers at those sorts of shows stick around & play six or seven songs, & they'll do so even after the cameras stop rolling. If being a dick fits Prince to a T, that's not something to be cheery about. You should know that as big a control freak as Prince is, the sound problems were probably his own fault. | |
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viewaskew said: purplecam said: I was there and I think he didnt do anymore songs cause the sound system was terrible. You could see that Prince was pissed that it was sounding rough. I was there too. 10 feet from the stage. & not only was blocking the view of the rehearsal a dick move, but so was not engaging with the crowd at all & cutting & running. People who go to these things (not to mention the show's organizers) have expectations that the talent should be expected to meet. I've seen performers at those sorts of shows stick around & play six or seven songs, & they'll do so even after the cameras stop rolling. If being a dick fits Prince to a T, that's not something to be cheery about. You should know that as big a control freak as Prince is, the sound problems were probably his own fault. I can't speak for the sound stuff cause I'm not skilled in that area but as for performing extra songs, I heard from friends that when Prince was on the Today Show in the 90's, he did stick around and do extra songs, so I wouldn't be so quick to say that he was being a dick for the sake of being a dick. I could be wrong but I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. Besides, I enjoyed myself with the 3 songs he did and I hope he comes back on one of those shows here and does it again, with a better sound system too. I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that | |
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