PositivityNYC said:

Genesia said:

I was bad yesterday. I actually checked airfares - to see if I could fly out Friday in time for that show, then catch the red-eye back after the Saturday night show.

u know I'm not surprised... lol

Two shows...only one night of hotel accommodations required. You know how we do!

jpark6996 said:

PositivityNYC said:

yeah, but, didn't he have a fit a few yrs ago over some band doing that with one of his songs at a music festival..?

I thought P was pissed that the cover was being played on youtube and not that the band did the cover...it was coldplay or radiohead ... some shit like that. but idunno.

Hmmm.. maybe ~ he sure had crazy/silly YouTube issues then.. lol

but, still.... he covered D Train's song, and TBS posted it on their website in the videos section; god knows how many ppl have viewed, downloaded & shared it across the web.. Is he payin' D Train folks royalties or something? If not....

o! my! god! that was amazing when he did the beautiful ones eye had a tear in my eye?thats the magic of prince.laydown was out of this world my fave track from 20ten cant get enuf of it, and at the end with the drums on the shelby peice,JUST BRILLIANT!!!

funksterr said:

Wow, that was lame.

LAME??? IT WAS FUCKING BRILLIANT!!! BRILLIANT EYE SAY!!!!!!

I know I'm a little late to the comment party, but I don't really watch TV so I had to watch online and omg...he looked pretty good. He was clenching his mouth or pursing his lips a lot during the interview. but other than that, he looked at ease, and we all know how much that man hates interviews...so good job lol

I only saw him do The Beautiful Ones, and I liked it. The falsetto was a little off, but overall, good and I enjoyed it.

The red suit was pimp-tastic! And George's shoes were the business! pimp, pimp, horray!

When Prince was performing Laydown, he did this wrist-flick hand movement during the line, "If your girlfriend didn't have the surgery, maybe she could see what I see." What in the world does that mean?

just1lousydime said:

When Prince was performing Laydown, he did this wrist-flick hand movement during the line, "If your girlfriend didn't have the surgery, maybe she could see what I see." What in the world does that mean?

one could interpert since his cutting around the heart might mean breast augmentation surgery thus optiong 4 outer beauty instead of inside beauty

That was a fantastic interview.

The Sinead and Chaka part was so true.

Wish I was rich. Would be on the plane to LA tomorrow.

Does anyone have any idea how much Prince earned from Sinead O'Connor's cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U?" That song must have been one of the biggest hits of 1990/1991 and his revenues from the publishing must have been substantial.

It's a little funny that after she made the song a hit he started playing the song using the same basic arrangement that she used. The song as performed live by Prince bears little similarity to the original version as performed by the Family (Prince).

On The Beautiful Ones is he playing the new Yamaha Motif XF8??

rialb said:

Does anyone have any idea how much Prince earned from Sinead O'Connor's cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U?" That song must have been one of the biggest hits of 1990/1991 and his revenues from the publishing must have been substantial.

It's a little funny that after she made the song a hit he started playing the song using the same basic arrangement that she used. The song as performed live by Prince bears little similarity to the original version as performed by the Family (Prince).

I actually think his version sounds much closer to The Family version - he just doesn't use drum machines like that anymore. Her version is very stark and weird - I am not a fan.

Does hers even have instruments in it? I havent heard it in a long time but I remember it being very sparse and Prince's is much more developed.

L4OATheOriginal said:

just1lousydime said:

When Prince was performing Laydown, he did this wrist-flick hand movement during the line, "If your girlfriend didn't have the surgery, maybe she could see what I see." What in the world does that mean?

one could interpert since his cutting around the heart might mean breast augmentation surgery thus optiong 4 outer beauty instead of inside beauty

It's a coincidence that you should ask that question because the other day I asked the same question about several lines in that song and those lines in particular. Check out the discussion in the thread entitled "How do you interpret these lines?"

This is the 'hidden track' on 20ten y'all. I think it's #72. He needs to stay on this funky track! It's the jam.

loved it.

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he seems refreshed! revitilised. absolutely love the addition of misty, they work brilliantly. it would be lovely if it blossomed into something extra as well, they bounce off eachother so well. 53 this year? HOW? love. love. love. love. love. loved it. triumph of an appearance. love you prince. x

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dalsh327 said:

If you want to do some trending, go to @georgelopez and use hashtag

#PrinceOnLopez

@rosariodawson is going to be the guest, so she might be might be putting some backstage pics up.

Channel is TBS, check local listings.

http://www.lopeztonight.c..._songs.php

g3121 said:

he seems refreshed! revitilised. absolutely love the addition of misty, they work brilliantly. it would be lovely if it blossomed into something extra as well, they bounce off eachother so well. 53 this year? HOW? love. love. love. love. love. loved it. triumph of an appearance. love you prince. x

[Edited 4/15/11 17:40pm]

L4OATheOriginal said:

laurarichardson said:

So everyone who liked the performance is wrong. It is called an opinion and it really sounds like it is time for you to move on to another artist. P admitted to George that he sometimes forgets lyrics he is in his 50s but you are still bitching about it anyway. Time to move on.

so everyone that didn't like it is wrong either? time 4 u 2 move on and realize that prince isn't the end and be all of music. i have vast wide range of music tastes and don't limit myself to that or one performer..so why don't u take heed 2 the song do me favor and let the sidewalk hit u where the dog bit u yesterday

No dude you are just wrong. You get on this board going on and on about the same silly crap everytime P performs (too many hits) as if people would pay money to hear a bunch of songs they do not know.

I and many others on this board call you out for you (out in space comments ) all the time. You have right to put them up on this board but your comments are still silly and you really may want to take yourself away from this board this artist and go enjoy all those other wonderful performers who I am sure do not perform their (hits) at their concerts.

PositivityNYC said:

jpark6996 said:

I thought P was pissed that the cover was being played on youtube and not that the band did the cover...it was coldplay or radiohead ... some shit like that. but idunno.

Hmmm.. maybe ~ he sure had crazy/silly YouTube issues then.. lol

but, still.... he covered D Train's song, and TBS posted it on their website in the videos section; god knows how many ppl have viewed, downloaded & shared it across the web.. Is he payin' D Train folks royalties or something? If not....

Until recently no one who had their stuff played on YOUTUBE received royalties. They do get them now so you do not hear P bitching anymore and D-Train should get some funds.

The whole issue is artist recording covers without even asking permission and usually fucking up P's music. He gets paid when people cover (record his music) he just thinks the covers suck.

He wrote it so he has a right to express his opinion about the sorry covers over the years.

laurarichardson said:

PositivityNYC said:

Hmmm.. maybe ~ he sure had crazy/silly YouTube issues then.. lol

but, still.... he covered D Train's song, and TBS posted it on their website in the videos section; god knows how many ppl have viewed, downloaded & shared it across the web.. Is he payin' D Train folks royalties or something? If not....

Until recently no one who had their stuff played on YOUTUBE received royalties. They do get them now so you do not hear P bitching anymore and D-Train should get some funds.

The whole issue is artist recording covers without even asking permission and usually fucking up P's music. He gets paid when people cover (record his music) he just thinks the covers suck.

He wrote it so he has a right to express his opinion about the sorry covers over the years.

Spoke today w/ a family member who is a long time recording artist who stated this prespective on what Prince was referring to about covers. He stated that because the early work was owned by WB and not Prince; they had the right to farm out the music to whomever paid their price w/o credit or mention given to Prince. Once he gains full controlling rights over his music; he will have the say so. Prince was not saying covers should happen. But permission should be sought and granted before its done. He spoke with certainty that Prince has always held this action in high regard and wouldn't act against this.

mzsadii said:

Spoke today w/ a family member who is a long time recording artist who stated this prespective on what Prince was referring to about covers. He stated that because the early work was owned by WB and not Prince; they had the right to farm out the music to whomever paid their price w/o credit or mention given to Prince. Once he gains full controlling rights over his music; he will have the say so. Prince was not saying covers should happen. But permission should be sought and granted before its done. He spoke with certainty that Prince has always held this action in high regard and wouldn't act against this.

All the CDs I have with covers of Prince songs DO give credit to Prince, Including Sinead & Chaka. I'm also fairly certain he was paid royalties in all cases.

Who covered him without giving him credit?

At some point during George Lopez's interview with Prince, Tavis Smiley had to be besides himself, thinking "damn you George Lopez".

djThunderfunk said:

mzsadii said:

Spoke today w/ a family member who is a long time recording artist who stated this prespective on what Prince was referring to about covers. He stated that because the early work was owned by WB and not Prince; they had the right to farm out the music to whomever paid their price w/o credit or mention given to Prince. Once he gains full controlling rights over his music; he will have the say so. Prince was not saying covers should happen. But permission should be sought and granted before its done. He spoke with certainty that Prince has always held this action in high regard and wouldn't act against this.

All the CDs I have with covers of Prince songs DO give credit to Prince, Including Sinead & Chaka. I'm also fairly certain he was paid royalties in all cases.

Who covered him without giving him credit?

I think what he was referring to is a lot of people don't know that Prince wrote Nothing Compares 2 U and a lot of people don't know Prince wrote I Feel 4 U, and the ones that do know he wrote it probably don't know that Prince recorded it on his album years before Chaka's version came out.

SomewhereHereOnEarth said:

HonestMan13 said:

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.

u 4got Crimson and Clover

I would add:

U're Still The One (Shania Twain cover that was going to be the b-side for Come On)

The First Cut is The Deepest (recorded in August 2008)

All Shook Up (recorded in August 2008)

When Will We B Paid (internet release)

Cookie Jar (Parlet song)

River Runs Dry (Bobby Z)

Do Yourself A Favor

Y Should I Love U (Kate Bush song)- ok, not technically a cover but he did re-record everything for it, even though it wasn't released

I'd add all of those to the list of covers he's actually recorded in the studio.

madhouseman said:

SomewhereHereOnEarth said:

u 4got Crimson and Clover

I would add:

U're Still The One (Shania Twain cover that was going to be the b-side for Come On)

The First Cut is The Deepest (recorded in August 2008)

All Shook Up (recorded in August 2008)

When Will We B Paid (internet release)

Cookie Jar (Parlet song)

River Runs Dry (Bobby Z)

Do Yourself A Favor

Y Should I Love U (Kate Bush song)- ok, not technically a cover but he did re-record everything for it, even though it wasn't released

I'd add all of those to the list of covers he's actually recorded in the studio.

That was his song to start with wasn't it?

DaphneLovesPR1NCE said:

OMG....AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING!!! Prince looks so good its ridiculous. He doesn't look a day over 30, face and body on point. Damn, that man got it going on. Interview was great, I always love it when he blesses us with a few words. He is magical, he really is.

George is awesome, I don't know what ya'll folks bitching about. He and Prince were having fun, that's all that matters.

Laydown is an excellent choice of songs for mainstream! The Beautiful Ones is always heart wrenching. He sounded amazing, a little different, but not off or horribly by any means. If this is his worse, then I'll take it over any other artists best, cause his worse is better than their best! He looked a bit weary though...I hope everything is ok.

Amazing

The Beautiful Ones usually does give a heart wrenching feeling. This performance with Misty gives the song gets new life. imo Like watching theater with Prince background music illustrating the plot, the whole drama plays out. It surprised me when towards the end Prince and Misty walked out, leaving in the shawdows when Misty embraces Prince and she falls to his knees. Nice ending

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bigd74 said:

madhouseman said:

I would add:

U're Still The One (Shania Twain cover that was going to be the b-side for Come On)

The First Cut is The Deepest (recorded in August 2008)

All Shook Up (recorded in August 2008)

When Will We B Paid (internet release)

Cookie Jar (Parlet song)

River Runs Dry (Bobby Z)

Do Yourself A Favor

Y Should I Love U (Kate Bush song)- ok, not technically a cover but he did re-record everything for it, even though it wasn't released

I'd add all of those to the list of covers he's actually recorded in the studio.

That was his song to start with wasn't it?

No, Kate Bush wrote it. She then sent it to Prince for his input, Prince then decided to totally destroy it by being the over the top control freak dick he is best at.

Prince then sent it limping back to kate, who then spent the next year (on and off) trying to rescue the track from Prince's idiocy.

The end result was then released on Kates album "The Red Shoes."

Its "Why Should I Love you?" Not "Y Should I Love U" or any other Prince stupidspeak.

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He made massive bank from the Sinead song. He just hated that he had to share it with Warners.

2freaky4church1 said:

He made massive bank from the Sinead song. He just hated that he had to share it with Warners.

Indeed he did, that was a big hit.