hhhhdmt said:

funksterr said:

The band was a loose stool on every song. Diarhea. Prince himself was not quite up to his standards, but he was good enough. It's the band that needs LOTS of rehearsal. Prince needs a musical director, so he doesn't have to put in so much time with these cats. I'm a say it again, get MJ's old band, pay 'em right, and drop everybody in the NPG.

prince doesnt need mj's band, he needs a band like he had back in 01/02. That Prince and NPG would put up performances better than MJ could ever imagine

It's not about MJ vs Prince. It's about having a group of professionals that don't need Prince to do everything. MJ's This Is It band are guys that have played for a lot of people. I liked the way they played Prince's songs in and out of comemrcial breaks last night better than what Prince and The NPG delivered. In fact, I don't think I've ever heard a Prince band sound so bad.

thedance said:

Prince can be so HYPOCRITICAL.........

In this interview, Prince is talking about people shouldn't cover his songs, writing their own instead.

And then he's covering the disco classic "You're The One For Me".....

How hypocritical is that........?????

i agree, even as a big fan, i find it absurd that he hates covers, and yet covers songs himself.

come on does MJs name have to be in EVERY Prince thread good grief.

funksterr said:

hhhhdmt said:

prince doesnt need mj's band, he needs a band like he had back in 01/02. That Prince and NPG would put up performances better than MJ could ever imagine

It's not about MJ vs Prince. It's about having a group of professionals that don't need Prince to do everything. MJ's This Is It band are guys that have played for a lot of people. I liked the way they played Prince's songs in and out of comemrcial breaks last night better than what Prince and The NPG delivered. In fact, I don't think I've ever heard a Prince band sound so bad.

??? What the hell are you talking about? Stop listening to music on your computer. I have the performance with a great sound. The NPG are really tight. John B is on top. The keys work is superb all throughout the performance. P's guitar work is fantastic. There is just the vocals on TB1 where you hear his voice is a bit tired.

Prince and his band's musicianship is simply bloody fantastic.

So tired of the haters on here.

I thought it was awesome and we were treated with a cool interview too. Instead of just enjoying one of the best musicians to ever live, some of you are hellbent on comparing it to this or that everytime.

Give it a frickin rest!

Wish I was in LA right now And where were the $25 prices in Oakland....LOL

PositivityNYC said:

ugh.. I hate when he's all cute and charming... nice

ok, maybe not me, but, my wallet hates it..

-- makes me wanna chug the kool-aid and sit on a cupcake... and fly 3,000 miles to L.A.

<--- quickly hides her frosting-caked behind

Sweetie and I were watching the show in bed. He looked over at me and said, "So...you wanna go?"

Unfortunately, he's having surgery next week. The 21 Nights will most likely be over by the time he can fly again.

jamistar said:

And I agree, everyone should be able to give their own opinions of Prince's songs/performances without anyone else getting medieval on bottoms....

Why don't you write all your crap in one post rather than spreading your teenager' shit every two or three posts?

jaynoonan said:

So tired of the haters on here.

I thought it was awesome and we were treated with a cool interview too. Instead of just enjoying one of the best musicians to ever live, some of you are hellbent on comparing it to this or that everytime.

Give it a frickin rest!

Wish I was in LA right now And where were the $25 prices in Oakland....LOL

My guess is that he's hoping to sell out some of the shows - so he can do at least a couple "afters" in LA.

jamistar said:

You're 53 yrs old, man..... lighten up on the makeup or pretty soon u'll be Little Richard from the 80's (and that was just sad)

But...without it, he'll look 53.

hhhhdmt said:

thedance said:

Prince can be so HYPOCRITICAL.........

In this interview, Prince is talking about people shouldn't cover his songs, writing their own instead.

And then he's covering the disco classic "You're The One For Me".....

How hypocritical is that........?????

i agree, even as a big fan, i find it absurd that he hates covers, and yet covers songs himself.

I believe he was referring to official covers released on CD by other artists.

He's only done 6 of those in his long career...

I Can't Make U Love Me

Betcha By Golly Wow

One Of Us

La, La, La Means I Love U

Everyday Is A Winding Road

Case Of U

I don't count 'Purple House' since it was for a tribute CD.

That's not a lot of covers for an artist with his career span. Others with that longevity are doing whole cover CD's by this point.

If anyone knows more that were officially released feel free to correct me.

murph said:

Um...Misty can get it...

Yes she can....my nickname for her is Petite Thickness or Short Stacks

HonestMan13 said:

hhhhdmt said:

i agree, even as a big fan, i find it absurd that he hates covers, and yet covers songs himself.

I believe he was referring to official covers released on CD by other artists.

He's only done 6 of those in his long career...

I Can't Make U Love Me

Betcha By Golly Wow

One Of Us

La, La, La Means I Love U

Everyday Is A Winding Road

Case Of U

I don't count 'Purple House' since it was for a tribute CD.

That's not a lot of covers for an artist with his career span. Others with that longevity are doing whole cover CD's by this point.

If anyone knows more that were officially released feel free to correct me.

Prince also did a Shania Twain cover: "You're Still The One", it was on his website... I believe in 1998 (?) And there gotta be more...

... it wasn't P's best performance but, it's always a treat and gift seein' him do what he loves. Shelby tore it the fucc up last night and Sheila is always the star performer.

pwholt said:

murph said:

Um...Misty can get it...

Yes she can....my nickname for her is Petite Thickness or Short Stacks

She is the real.....Black Swan.

Goddamit!!! Why do I have to live in Australia?? How much are tickets to L.A. going these days?

Being that I am on the west coast, and I wanted a little preview of what was coming. I am happy to say all the negative comments about lastnight, did not ruin my night. I loved it!!

ohYeeeeeah said:

funksterr said:

It's not about MJ vs Prince. It's about having a group of professionals that don't need Prince to do everything. MJ's This Is It band are guys that have played for a lot of people. I liked the way they played Prince's songs in and out of comemrcial breaks last night better than what Prince and The NPG delivered. In fact, I don't think I've ever heard a Prince band sound so bad.

??? What the hell are you talking about? Stop listening to music on your computer. I have the performance with a great sound. The NPG are really tight. John B is on top. The keys work is superb all throughout the performance. P's guitar work is fantastic. There is just the vocals on TB1 where you hear his voice is a bit tired.

Prince and his band's musicianship is simply bloody fantastic.

Not listening through my computer. I'm listening in a pro recording studio. Tell me Laydown isn't an off tempo hot mess. Tell me The Beautiful Ones didn't feature out of place synth lines and breakdowns thrown in for pretty much no reason. Not to mention Mayte 2.0. The D-Train cover got off to an extremely shakey start, only to smooth out on the chant section, but go straight a predictable cheeze-fest with the jazz-salsa breakdown. Prince was funny though when he broke out his old high school marching band drum. I bet some of those LA shows will be pretty good, but last night was sloppy.

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funksterr said:

lPoeticl said:

The man is damn near 53 ppl. And the performance wasn't the best I've seen of his, but it was still great. I liked it, even though half of you didn't. Look at younger artist who always sound bad!!! I mean shut-up already artichoke.

Ahh the old Prince-is-doing-well-to-be-so-damn-old excuse is back. I remember the first time I read that one on alt.music.prince. I believe Prince was about 35 then.

Ahh the orger-with-nothing-better-to-do... typical.

lPoeticl said:

funksterr said:

Ahh the old Prince-is-doing-well-to-be-so-damn-old excuse is back. I remember the first time I read that one on alt.music.prince. I believe Prince was about 35 then.

Ahh the orger-with-nothing-better-to-do... typical.

LoL ... What 'she' said ... I have to admit tho lPoeticl it was not P & The NPG's best performance but, being there, now that would have been the TICKET ...

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Megas1 said:

Goddamit!!! Why do I have to live in Australia?? How much are tickets to L.A. going these days?

PurpleLove7 said:

lPoeticl said:

Ahh the orger-with-nothing-better-to-do... typical.

LoL ... What 'she' said ... I have to admit tho lPoeticl it was P & The NPG's best performance but, being there, now that would have been the TICKET ...

I wouldn't have minded being there.

lPoeticl said:

PurpleLove7 said:

LoL ... What 'she' said ... I have to admit tho lPoeticl it was P & The NPG's best performance but, being there, now that would have been the TICKET ...

I wouldn't have minded being there.

& get one of thoz purple teez with the you and me both sis ... !!!

First off - I love George Lopez live but his show is just not that good so this was the first time I watched an entire show and damn his set is phat!!! Damn! Perfect for live performances.

Prince was awesome as always when he performs live. Period.

He looked healty and incredibly happy.

Laydown was very cool and yes its a new song truly since it was not released in the US.

Beautiful Ones was a nice touch and yes it was a bit off but his vocals are so bad-ass that the power of the song still came through. Love Misty being exposed to the masses via P and yes she is kinda like a mayte part II although she is truly talented.

The interview - A+ one of his best ever! He was relaxed, didnt fumble over himself and really spoke from the heart.

As Geroge and Rosie said LOVE. exactlyy! PRINCE = LOVE.

The final perfomance was yes a cover but once again lots of the folks mis-interpeted what he was saying about covers. geez people - clean out yo ears! Cool performance and the fact that he turned over the lead vocals to Shelby is awesome. He has always gone out of his way tpo showcase other talented performers when he is on stage! Sheila with George was fun and Prince with the drum was cool! Reminded me of SOTT on MTV awards many moons ago.

Bring the funk P to L.A. and artichoke the haters!!!

Graycap23 said:

pwholt said:

Yes she can....my nickname for her is Petite Thickness or Short Stacks

She is the real.....Black Swan.

I don't completely understand your reference pwholt (haven't seen Black Swan ... yet) but, what straight, red blooded american man (like me) wouldn't be enamored with Misty. +

She coco brown, flexible as HeLL and sexy ...

BartVanHemelen said:

HonestMan13 said:

hhhhdmt said:

i agree, even as a big fan, i find it absurd that he hates covers, and yet covers songs himself.

I believe he was referring to official covers released on CD by other artists.

He's only done 6 of those in his long career...

I Can't Make U Love Me

Betcha By Golly Wow

One Of Us

La, La, La Means I Love U

Everyday Is A Winding Road

Case Of U

I don't count 'Purple House' since it was for a tribute CD.

That's not a lot of covers for an artist with his career span. Others with that longevity are doing whole cover CD's by this point.

If anyone knows more that were officially released feel free to correct me.

yes but he has a problem even when someone covers one of his songs on their album. If i were a musician, i would be honoured that people were covering my work. And he has said he dislikes when people change his lyrics when they are covering his song, yet he changes lyrics himself like "i cant make you love me"

I enjoyed the show - great performance of Laydown - the whole thing, vocals, staging, dancing and great guitar work !! TBOs and the D Train cover were cool too !

What always surprises me though is the "Sheila was amazing!!" comments - I just don't get it !!

Don't get me wrong, I really like Sheila - thought she was a great band member for the SoTT and Lovesexy tours and so HOT ! I also like some of her "own" songs.

I can also clearly see the love she and P have for one another and that's great and so I'm always happy to see her on stage with him !

But "amazing" / "stole the show" ??? Really???

Does she not just do some minor backing vox and smack away at her percussion kit? I can see she puts some effort in, looks classy and has rhyhtmn and timing but c'mon, it ain't exactly in the same league as a killer vocal, dance move, guitar or keyboard solo is it?? Has her percussion solo actually changed in over 20yrs???

Not hatin', in fact luvvin - just think the love for her gets outta perspective - it's only a few steps away from Wally hitting the triangle !!!

There is only 1 STAR in this town !!! P !

BTW - hope everyone attending has a FANTASTIC time in LA !!!

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2020 said:

First off - I love George Lopez live but his show is just not that good so this was the first time I watched an entire show and damn his set is phat!!! Damn! Perfect for live performances.

Prince was awesome as always when he performs live. Period.

He looked healty and incredibly happy.

Laydown was very cool and yes its a new song truly since it was not released in the US.

Beautiful Ones was a nice touch and yes it was a bit off but his vocals are so bad-ass that the power of the song still came through. Love Misty being exposed to the masses via P and yes she is kinda like a mayte part II although she is truly talented.

The interview - A+ one of his best ever! He was relaxed, didnt fumble over himself and really spoke from the heart.

As Geroge and Rosie said LOVE. exactlyy! PRINCE = LOVE.

The final perfomance was yes a cover but once again lots of the folks mis-interpeted what he was saying about covers. geez people - clean out yo ears! Cool performance and the fact that he turned over the lead vocals to Shelby is awesome. He has always gone out of his way tpo showcase other talented performers when he is on stage! Sheila with George was fun and Prince with the drum was cool! Reminded me of SOTT on MTV awards many moons ago.

Bring the funk P to L.A. and artichoke the haters!!!

i dont think calling him out on his hypocrisy when it comes to covers is being a hater. I am one of those posters that enjoys plenty of his recent music, that is eagerly awaiting new music from him, and someone who generally dislikes negativity. Still his position on covers is absurd.

lPoeticl said:

funksterr said:

Ahh the old Prince-is-doing-well-to-be-so-damn-old excuse is back. I remember the first time I read that one on alt.music.prince. I believe Prince was about 35 then.

Ahh the orger-with-nothing-better-to-do... typical.

Stick to the point please. Personal cracks don't strengthen your credibility. How is Prince's age an excuse?

funksterr said:

lPoeticl said:

Ahh the orger-with-nothing-better-to-do... typical.

Stick to the point please. Personal cracks don't strengthen your credibility. How is Prince's age an excuse?

when someone has been performing for 30 plus years, there are going to be nights when they are going to be "off", and after having watched the lopez performances, there is nothing wrong with it, not his best but far from horrible

Besides Prince, even at his age, is far superior live to almost any other act out there. His performances at the rock and roll hall of fame, superbowl, and cochella are some of the finest by any musical act in recent years. Thats why he sells tickets so fast despite no major label support.

Nobody is "on" every single night.

If Prince was such an awful live performer, how come his live performances at the superbowl, cochella, and rock and roll hall of fame are praised by millions?

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