Efan said:

It's a concert. He's just saying things. Like when he says he's gonna blow the roof off this joint. He's not really gonna blow the roof off the joint. That would be dangerous.

EyeJester7 said:

Praxis said:

I think Prince says that to brag and be a little cocky with himself

that worked with Little Richard, Ali and James Brown...but not so well w/ Prince, esp seeing that he wants to be seen as a spiritually enlightened person; this entails humility

You got that right! Eye want to see the humility too! This did work with Little Richard..He takes credit for everything though. He invented the way everybody does anything...lol. James brown seemed more humble to me. Haha..Prince has reason to 'brag' because he has evidence to back it up; but I can't stand when his bragging becomes arrogant physically. MEANING: You can't take pictures of me. 5 body guards, not signing of autographs.

He's been doing that since the 80's. It can't really bother you that much if you're still a fan 30 years later.

HonestMan13 said:

Efan said:

It's a concert. He's just saying things. Like when he says he's gonna blow the roof off this joint. He's not really gonna blow the roof off the joint. That would be dangerous.

That's hillarious! Good analogy and it comes off with the right amount of sarcasm! Well done!

Prince will never be the accessible guy that everyone wishes he would be. He's always been intensely private and aloof to the public. We all know what happens when celebs make themselves too accessible to the public...(aka Michael Jackson-and I don't think he was a child molestor). Prince is being wise to keep his professional and private life as separate as possible. He doesn't want to be mobbed, he doesn't want his privacy invaded and, most of all, he wants to keep an aire of mystery. Look at everyone talking about it!! LOL

thought he said to many shits caue it was so noisy in the show .. i started to laugh hysterically .. well its what i heard

Very funny Efan - I similarly see Prince announcing he's about to get busy then sitting at desk and filing tax returns, etc....

I think, underlying all this, is my heartfelt desire for Prince to stop playing other people's songs and only play those hits he likes to make much mention of.

A petty little point, at the end of the day, but one I truly wish would come true... a Prince concert full of Prince material.

HonestMan13 said:

EyeJester7 said:

You got that right! Eye want to see the humility too! This did work with Little Richard..He takes credit for everything though. He invented the way everybody does anything...lol. James brown seemed more humble to me. Haha..Prince has reason to 'brag' because he has evidence to back it up; but I can't stand when his bragging becomes arrogant physically. MEANING: You can't take pictures of me. 5 body guards, not signing of autographs.

He's been doing that since the 80's. It can't really bother you that much if you're still a fan 30 years later.

Well I guess? I have not been a fan for over 30 years..LOL. He did sign autographs in the late 80's, around the Lovesexy era. However, I can see how it becomes 'Common place' after a while, I mean it's Prince. You're an Honest Man!

Praxis said:

EyeJester7 said:

I think Prince says that to brag and be a little cocky with himself. Haha. I mean it's obvious he has many hits, has songs that reach the bar. Just songs that makes you JAM! However he does not play enough of them at random. I personally rather him play rare song that not many people know about. I love the hits, it takes me places, and just contains that nostalgic feeling. BUT he has written so many wonderful songs that I believe the audience will go wild if they heard them. Some Songs I would die for live would be:

Computer Blue

Gett Off ( Yeah right! Maybe he can change the lyrics to "23 scriptures in a one night stand" Haha)

Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic

WHAT A SHOW THAT WOULD BE RIGHT? lol

I think Prince says that to brag and be a little cocky with himself

that worked with Little Richard, Ali and James Brown...but not so well w/ Prince, esp seeing that he wants to be seen as a spiritually enlightened person; this entails humility

How do you know what Prince wants to be seen as? Regardless, its a fairly ridiculous example - plenty of rock'n'roll, soul, pop even rock stars (particularly American acts) have expressed a strong spiritual side, or fervent belief in God, regardless of whether their lifestyles embodied those beliefs.

And its fairly clear you didn't think about your examples before rushing them out to "prove" what you believe to be true. Little Richard became a "born-again" Christian sometime in the late 50s, even quit music, then returned to play people Gospel. Ali, well, he changed his name because of his faith and changed it to one that meant "He who is worthy of praise". Isn't changing your name due to religion tantamount to "wanting to be seen as spiritually enlightened", whilst completely lacking any humility with all the banter and the very name's meaning?

Whether someone likes the bravado or not, Prince isn't exactly lying - he's had plenty of hits, more than many individual acts. Its par for the course in the entertainment industry (and sports) and isn't anywhere near as ludicrous as many modern acts who are incredibly egotistical without having the credentials to back it up!