When was Prince's live peak for you. For me it's from Post-Purple Rain 1985 to end of Nude Tour 1990.

86-88 for me. Love his energy during these years.

As a musician, I would say the One Nite Alone tour.

As a show I would say Lovesexy.

As a best tour I would say Purple Rain.

As a preferred set list I would say the Live Experience Tour.

As I personal favourite live experience its a tie between Emporium 95 and Indigo night 13th Sept (the longest ever aftershow).

Prince since around 1988 has been at his peak............don't believe me?

Go see a show.

Peaked in 1979. Since then he has lip synced every tour.

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SquirrelMeat said:

swanny said:

Peaked in 1979. Since then he has lip synced every tour.

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We are not talking about Mj.

rlittler81 said:

86-88 for me. Love his energy during these years.

Co-sign! He was definitely at the peak of his powers at that point. I might even consider adding 1990's Nude Tour to the mix, but I'd have to take Tony M out of the show completely to do that. It was pretty much his first "greatest hits" tour, and it sounded so MUCH better than any other greatest hits tour he's done since.

purpledoveuk said:

SquirrelMeat said:

Indigo night 13th Sept (the longest ever aftershow).

Is that true - the final night went on for nearly 3.5 - 4 hrs if I remember correctly...but I was fairly giddy by the end of it.

Me too

I could be wrong, but I though someone timed the 13th as the longest on record, at least musically.

I loved the last night too, but it was much more drawn out, with other artists and breaks.

The 13th had awesome tracks and length! Everytime we thought he was gone for good he came back. finish at 4am if my memory serves, from a 12.25 start.

IstenSzek said:

He still peaks and rises above himself sometimes, just not as consistently.

Then that isn't a peak!

802 said:

When was Prince's live peak for you. For me it's from Post-Purple Rain 1985 to end of Nude Tour 1990.

Musicology (I've been to the shows post Era).

Hit n Run and the Musicology Aftershows were out of control...

Wish I was able to see Sign o the Times here in the States... SOT & The Nude Tour seem like they were excellent...

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Graycap23 said:

Prince since around 1988 has been at his peak............don't believe me?

Go see a show.

Saw a show last week...I don't believe you.

everything up to 1988. Flashes of brilliance during Musicology.Nowadays there's nothing new, just the same old. as for the band ...

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swanny said:

Peaked in 1979. Since then he has lip synced every tour.

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Graycap23 said:

Prince since around 1988 has been at his peak............don't believe me?

Go see a show.

Fully define what you mean by "Peaked"?

mzsadii said:

Fully define what you mean by "Peaked"?

When he was at his best as a live performer.

Lovesexy

pald1 said:

Graycap23 said:

Prince since around 1988 has been at his peak............don't believe me?

Go see a show.

Saw a show last week...I don't believe you.

Are u going 2 believe me..........or your LYING eyes?

Whenever it was, he's past it now I'm afraid.

I know, I know, we all love the mantras of "but it's still better than anything else on radio" and "he's still the best live performer going" - Unfortunately after 15+ years, these catchphrases have turned sour.

NouveauDance said:

Whenever it was, he's past it now I'm afraid.

I know, I know, we all love the mantras of "but it's still better than anything else on radio" and "he's still the best live performer going" - Unfortunately after 15+ years, these catchphrases have turned sour.

NouveauDance said:

Whenever it was, he's past it now I'm afraid.

I know, I know, we all love the mantras of "but it's still better than anything else on radio" and "he's still the best live performer going" - Unfortunately after 15+ years, these catchphrases have turned sour.

Yeah, I kinda laugh at em too but, if my man X-tra P comes to town, you can put $ on it, that I'd go ...

Well, it depends, if you want peak physicality and theatricality, anything in the mid to late eighties will do. If you want pristine musicianship and stellar vocal performances, the last ten years is where it's at.

SOTT and Livesexy