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Songs to make you cry To the fans,
Are there any Prince songs that have genuinely made you cry, for the right reasons, but in a most unusual way? I have just listened to Everytime, by Prince, and I really did not expect to be touched by the sentiment of the lyrics, but...
As you consider responding, it is perhaps worthwhile remembering that vulnerability and strength are often considered two sides of the same coin. On that note, I am looking forward to all your responses to this thread (in particular BartVanHemelen's).
love, Spirit
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"Empty Room" from the celebration with Najee's flute drawing blood in the background.
A much hated one here, but his version of "One of Us" puts a sore fat lump in my throat. | |
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Harlepolis,
WOW! You've just made me revisit One of Use. I had neglected this little treasure of a cover, but yes, you are spot on, especially being followed by The Love We Make.
Is that Empty Room version from a bootleg and, if so, can you remember which one?
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And now that I think about it, another one that got me a long time ago, in a completely unexpected fashion, was The Grand Progression.
His vocals.
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I'm still trying to aquire it, but I think it can be found in Sabotage's Xenophobia Vol. I or II. The song was shared to me in a CD(among other stuff) by a much beloved orger that doesn't post here anymore.
Track it down, he gave an emotional speech prior to performing the song. It was my first time hearing it, I later came to find out the flute was a rare element in the song given that it was usually performed with guitar. | |
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madhouse song eight almost made me cry the first time or 2 i heard it For all time I am with you, you are with me. | |
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purplepolitician,
Possibly one of my all time favourite Prince compositions. I absolutely LOVE 8!
And yes, without fail, I find that this song takes me to that deeper soulful place. I love the opening vocals and the interplay of the music throughout.
Thank you for the reminder.
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For all time I am with you, you are with me. | |
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I hate u. The lyrics say it all. Especially the guitar solo. | |
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musicology54,
I Hate U. Really?
What is it in particular about the song, or the lyrics, that reaches you?
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The usual. A Lover cheating on me and left. For some reason I still loved her. The guitar describes my pain at that time. SpiritOtter said: musicology54,
I Hate U. Really?
What is it in particular about the song, or the lyrics, that reaches you?
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"I Could Make U Cry"
"Cryin' All Nite Long"
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"Holy River" tears me up sometimes. © ![]() | |
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Which artist, Joe?
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"Prince.The Work.Vol.57"
two unreleased gems
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Yeah probably the closest, "Until URE in My Arms Again" is pretty moving too when you learn it was written for his child We're here, might as well get into it. | |
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His current live rendition of Little Red Corvette had me snivelling. It is beautiful. One of Us gets me as well as The Beautiful Ones. Also, The Cross. The latter is haunting. But the live Corvette when he keeps saying SLOW DOWN. Wow. Philmoreliz | |
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Just thought of a few more, "Sometimes it Snows in April", "I Love You But I Don't Trust U Anymore", "Nothing Compares 2 U", "Old Friends 4 Sale", Under The Cherry Moon". Parade era seems to be particularly deep. We're here, might as well get into it. | |
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SpiritOtter said: And now that I think about it, another one that got me a long time ago, in a completely unexpected fashion, was The Grand Progression.
His vocals.
love, Spirit YES! "Drop that stereo before I blow your Goddamn nuts off, asshole!"
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Toofunkyinhere said: Just thought of a few more, "Sometimes it Snows in April", "I Love You But I Don't Trust U Anymore", "Nothing Compares 2 U", "Old Friends 4 Sale", Under The Cherry Moon". Parade era seems to be particularly deep. Definitely Sometimes It Snows in April. If I've had too much to drink Power Fantastic can do it. It's that mournful horn. "Drop that stereo before I blow your Goddamn nuts off, asshole!"
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Yeah, The Love We Make. "Sacred is the prayer that asks 4 nothing...while seeking to give thanks for every breath we take.." I haven't found a song that gets me more emotional than this one, ever!! | |
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"The Beautiful Ones"
Everytime... | |
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Gab76 said: "The Beautiful Ones"
Everytime... Yes yes yes. Philmoreliz | |
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I agree with some of the ones others listed (Eye Hate U, The Love We Make, The Cross, Sometimes It Snows In April) but I'd also like to add Electric Intercourse (live from First Ave in 83') that song is not only haunting and sexy but also intense and gloomy...it makes me tear up a lot...lol
I'll list some more as well.... his cover of A Case Of U, If I Was Your Girlfriend (yes it makes me teary sometrimes, especially the version from the SOTT movie), Free, U're Gonna C Me (One Nite Alone...version), Open Book, 4 The Tears In Your Eyes, Power Fantastic, Sweet Baby, The Grand Progression, etc. | |
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Empty Room, yes. That's a good one. | |
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Most recently it was Splash ![]() Hello! | |
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Future Soul Song.
I'm an atheist and dont believe in a soul/afterlife/spirit but that doesn't mean I'm not sensitive, emotional, and understand the need for comfort. The beauty of the imagery, joyousness of the lyrics, and sheer belief in this one moves me. I think the fact that it came out in 2010 when I was hitting 39 and the proper start of 2 year emotional meltdown or mid-life crisis, made a difference too.
If there was a paradise for me and those that I have lost and will lose, I'd want it to be like this...
Just somewhere in the middle,
Not too good and not too bad. | |
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Based on ALL of your responses, I would suggest this is quite something to listen to...what do you think?
PRINCE: 4 The Tears In Your Eyes
Disc 1.
01. Venus De Milo 02. Power Fantastic (w/ intro) 03. The Cross 04. Empty Room 05. Sometimes It Snows In April 06. Under The Cherry Moon 07. Old Friends 4 Sale 08. Electric Intercourse (Live) 09. Nothing Compares 2 U (Live) 10. Little Red Corvette (Live) 11. Eye Hate U 12. The Love We Make 13. Wasted Kisses 14. Future Soul Soung
Disc 2.
01. Comeback 02. Free 03. The Beautiful Ones 04. If I Was Your Girlfriend 05. A Case of U 06. Open Book 07. Splash 08. Sweet Baby 09. The Holy River 10. U're Gonna C Me 11. I Love U, But I Don't Trust U Anymore 12. 4 The Tears In Your Eyes 13. The Grand Progression 14. 8
love, Spirit
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She Gave Her Angels.....even the Guitar solo sounds like its crying | |
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Everytme? Prince I will always miss and love U. | |
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