I have to admit, I don't know anybody in my life right now who's a Prince fan and it gets lonely sometimes, actually more than I want to admit.

For example, right now with Prince's new album coming out and his upcoming appearances at The Tonight Show and his concerts next Saturday, I was so excited about them but really don't have anybody around me here whom I can share my excitement with. Every time I mentioned it to a friend or family member, they just say, "Really?" and that's it. I can't even ask anyone to go with me to a taping of The Tonight Show or go to the concert with me next Saturday. I do know I'll see likeminded Prince fans there and this place is a haven for me to just chill with other Prince fans but I have to admit I wish I have friends here that I can share my passion for Prince's music.

I've tried to get my friends/family to Prince's music but to no avail. I guess being a Prince fan is a unique and special experience and I actually like that aspect of it but still it gets lonely for me. How about you? How do you deal with it?

rainbowchild said:

I'm with you! My friends like Prince, but they are not sold-out fans. My musical family appreciates his talent, but would not go out of their way to see Prince. 2 of my happy children (teens) would see Prince, if and when it was not a 21 year and older venue.

rainbowchild said:

..I HAVE NOTICED 1 THING..since i tell people about prince..2 get close 2 me..prince has 2 b the theme..other than that i really don't want 2 b bothered..ya know
..mzsexybaby

Yes, I suppose. For 5+ years I was with someone who was as into Prince as me (maybe moreso), and so were some of his friends and family.

It's a little weird not being surrounded by Prince lovers. It was something of a comfort, I guess. A common language and experiences, etc.

The next time around, I'm not sure if Prince-mania is something that is a pre-requisite or not. It'd make things easier, but I don't know if it's a wise path to go down again.

Never, I'm a mature, adult woman who doesn't need other people to affirm me or anything that I like or believe in. EVER
[Edited 3/22/09 5:56am]

Lonliness is something we have 2 learn 2 do...I don't believe anyone gets comfortable with the feeling. Although I have 2 say that Prince's music has been comforting, because I found and believed in a friendship through the airwaves.

i dont even try with my significant other anymore. whenever i bring Prince up all I hear is random crap about him wearing makeup and high heels and butt-out jeans, the whole 90's weirdness and all 2 million publically embarrasing things Prince has done since 1978.

if i wanna talk about Prince i gotta come to the Org

Its Gonna Be Lonely

NO. For the most part everyone around me likes Prince's music.
I dont really associate myself with people who don't respect him as a musician.

cant say i have, just about all my friends like prince because ive spread the word of the funk, my bro digs it, he got his m8s into it, in 2002 for the manchester gig we had around 10 friends in a transit all go down n all these cats became prince fans thru me or someone i managed to get tuned into prince..ive been realy lucky that way..people who used to argue non stop with me that prince was gay, a fag in heels n generaly shit r now hardcore prince fans..i even managed to completley convert a hard core jacko fan in 93, after years of arguing who was better he came to the act 2 gig meadowbank satdium, edinburgh, scotland...n that was it! the michael jackson poster was turned round and a symbol drawn on the back of it...then it was official 4 me...lol...good times when all these cats start seing the light...and as i continue to spread the word there will be many more 2 follow!

Anybody who'z lonely can alwayz talk 2 me about Prince.I can do that nonstop.Just orgnote me.

rainbowchild said:

I live in a small town in western Kentucky.

What do you think?

How is it lonely? The guy is still a big star. It's not like we are talking about Concrete Blond or something.

Depends on my different circles of friends and acquaintances, either ways I never reached the state of so-called loneliness.

I no wat u mean but I have 2 say I get my friends into Prince really well, I play his music all the time so if they hear something they like they ask who it is and then I tell them and play them something else they would like so and bit by bit they start to get into him. My mate LOVES Cloreen Bacon Skin and he wasnt a fan but hes getting into him now My Girl friend didnt listen to him but she loves him now

No one I know likes Prince like I like him, one of the reasons I like coming here

rainbowchild said:

Honestly share ur thoughts..as 4 me don't come across Prince fans xcept 4 here on the internet...thank God 4 these Prince fan sites....
wish there were a Prince fan city where we all lived in peace and harmony that way we could all go with each other and get 2 no each other.

Hell, I feel that same loneliness when it comes to love of music period! I hear stories of the '70s in which just about everyone was excited when Led Zeppelin came to town, when you could talk to random people in your high school classroom about their favorite bands, etc. I don't know but it seems like music isn't a priority for anyone in my social circle except for me. I mean everyone digs music to a certain extent but most people I know give the static reply "I dig everything" and download a catchy song or two they hear on occasion. I have known fellow "music geeks" but they tend to be fanatical only about certain styles of music; specifically art rock/punk (which I love). But I don't really know any other people who are into extensively reading biographies and obsessing over trivial things about their favorite musicians. In some ways, I can't blame them because people do tend to need to get their lives together and sometimes find less time to listen to albums but I also think that it's a blessing to love music so much because it provides such great emotional release and comfort. I really can't imagine any key moments in my life that go without a song.

So yeah, I digress. It is hard enough finding other dedicated music lovers let alone Prince fans. I have however been able to get my closest friends to reevaluate his music since I listen to it so much. That's probably why I'll be spending more time browsing through these forums. Where else am I going to discuss my love for "Forever in My Life" and have anyone know what I'm talking about?

It used to be but in the last 5 years, I have friends in L,A and here in NYC who are as big a Prince fan as I am if not moreso. It's great for me here cause if I wanna hang with my "Purple Friends", I'll hop on the subway and hang with them. I can't wait to see my L.A. Purple friends too cause I miss them a lot. I love having them there to bounce my stuff of on them, lots of things I don't discuss here on the board and vice versa. It's a great support system that goes beyond Prince but thanks to the common bond, it brings us closer together and I am grateful for it everyday, I really am. I pray that all of you who doesn't have that now, will have it in the near future. Hell, holla at me and I'll be your friend, no question about it.

Phoenix,enough said. If anyone has read my posts in the past you already know what this is about...

Tame: I totally agree, lonliness is something we all have to learn to do, and sometimes is not pleasant at the time, but in some cases being alone for awhile can be healing to the soul, sometimes it can be very spiritual. Such as in the many times, Jesus went off to be alone, just to be with his father in prayer.

Lonliness can be a positive experience or a negative one, it all depends on our mindset.

PurpleRain747 said:

Oh man! Just going off of the way things get around here, if we lived in a Prince Fan City, I can just imagine the scenes at my house...



or this...

not when i have you guys

No its not lonely 4 me , im a hair dresser and if u want your hair done u will be hearin about Prince while u are gettin your hair done by me and they no this Prince is a part of me and has been for approx 27 years. They have no choice :

rgsince81 said:

Wat is the usual reaction?
Do they ?
Do u play stuff for them? Show them videos? tours?
Have u been able to convert any?

I know what you're talking about, I'm only 15 years old and most of my friends doesn't even know any Prince song except Purple Rain. Everytime I even mention Prince all my friends are like "Don't start to talk about Prince again",bcuz I talk ALOT about him lol:P
My sister is the only one that puts up with my Prince talk, even though she loves Michael Jackson, we have a lot of discussions on who is the best of them both, and we all know PRINCE OWNS MJ!!!
my friends call me old because of my musical taste, I mostly listen to 80's music. hehe

2freaky4church1 said:

You'd think so, wouldn't you?

However, I'm with the OP on this one. Been a fan for 25 or so years and in that time only had one friend who was a fan and not one lover.

Right now, I'm gettin the usual excitment about the new release, but don't know a soul who gives a shit.

You get used to it.

danzakairos said:

I agree. i've been off work for a year as i hurt my knee and ankle and i'm more or less housebound at the moment as i've had surgery on my ankle. i've used the time to study and sort my head out. i feel a lot stronger and more positive in myself. oh and prince has lifted my spirits a lot. ( as has coming on here!)

hello rainbow child.This IS TUR2MYFANTASY I REALY DO UNDERSTAND THE WAY YOUR
FELLING.MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY JUST TEASE ME ALOT.
!IAM 36YR OLD I HAVE BEEN FOLLWING PRINCE SINCE I WAS 8YRS 1980.WHEN MOST LITTEL GIRLS WERE INTO JACKSON I WANTED TO MEET PRINCE.I USE TO HAVE TO HIDE THE ALBUMS
MY OLDER SISTER WOULD BUY ME.HAVING A MIDDEL EASTERN FAMILY PRINCE WAS A NO NO!!
BUT I DIDNT CARE I THOUGHT HE WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GUY I HAD EVER SEEN.AND AS I GOT OLDER I STARTED TO INJOY HIS MUSIC MORE AND MORE.I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE SOMEONE TO TALK TO AND SHARE MY THOUGHTS ON HIS MUSIC AND ARTIS. JUST A LITTEL ABOUT MY SELF. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. P.S.IAM AN OLD SCHOOL PRINCE MUSIC 78-85 BUT I LOVE AND OWN ALL HES PUT OUT EVEN THE VULT.


































O HIDE HIS ALBUMS BECAUSE IN MY CULTURE PRINCE WAS A NO NO!! IAM MIDDEL EASTERN

ahb1 said:

Yes he does have a way of doing that from time to time. I hope your
recovering well from your surgery, I will pray for healing for you