Out of the zillions of prince tunes (counting ones he
wrote for other people,too) Here's songs i think are
underrated gems. See if anybody agrees or has GEMS of their
own:

when we're dancing close and slow: seductive as get out
and very simple. (i've done this one on guitar-its so simple
but what he does with it...mannn)

the QUEStion of U...under the cherry moon (the movie was
AWFUL..but not the song...check out the jazzy piano by the
kid...) Still Waiting (from the second album)
Girl (the b-side to AMERICA) 17 days (SOLID tune...i love
prince's line at the coda" why don't you answer the phone,
baby!!!"
Pink CASHMERE (the guitar & string combo can't be beat)
MUTINY (he did this live a few times)
SIlly GAME (from RAVE) HORNY toad (delirious sounding and
good) GOTTA STOP MESSIN' about...(cool,quirky,and irrestible. anybody got any other ones?

Strange But True. Nifty little song from Rave. But then, much of Rave is underrated in my opinion.


Pheromone. Hmmm. maybe it's not underrated, it seems to get at least *some* attention.. but not enough. It's a classic, should be up there w/ the most adored P songs, in my opinion. so dark and funky and groovy.

Shockadelica. sorta gets overlooked by the huge volumes of brilliant material from that era. but it's so funky. and spunky. the girl must be a witch - BITCH.

Blue Light. People seem to hate this song. WHY? what did it ever do to u? it's not Anna Stesia, true enough. Yet... it's a cool little fun melodic pop song. I like it. Why wasn't it a single?

Sex Me Baby, Sex Me Not. Sexual Suicide. Kinda same vibe. something to do with... sex. very funky.

Moonbeam Levels. Highly admired unreleased track. Still not enough attention. Or is it that I'm just obsessed w/ this song right now. could be.

I Wonder. another great unreleased track.

Arboretum

Feel U Up

youngca said:

===Another list huh? Cool!

• DAMN U---So 40's sounding- romantic-
• SCANDALOUS---mesmerizing
• DIAMONDS & PEARLS---very spiritual
• ARMS OF ORION---musically beautiful & meaningful
• TOMMORROW---desiring 2 make the exper- ience last...
• TAKE MY NAME---sexy...
• ACKNOWLEDGE ME---a man desiring to B noticed by his object of affection.
• I HATE U---loss of love so painfully expressed by him.
• THE UNDERTAKER---a message unified with awesome guitar work.
• THE POPE---awesome beat.
• STILL WOULD STAND ALL TIME---one of the few P somgs that can make me cry. so spiritual, & beautifully done!
• SHE'S ALWAYS IN MY HAIR---
• MY NAME IS PRINCE---so very funky!
• TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN---very funky, upbeat, makes u want 2 dance, dance, dance!!!
• ANNA STESIA---beautifully real.
• FOREVER IN MY LIFE---spiritually & beautifully done.

many many others...he's done so many bcuz they pour out of his beautiful soul so often, but do not get the recognition they deserve. however they R appreciated by ppl who R ready & waiting to soak up his music like a sponge, needing & wanting & understanding all he releases whenever he does so...a very special man indeed!!!

3 of the best:

JonSnow said:[quote]
Pheromone. Hmmm. maybe it's not underrated, it seems to get at least *some* attention.. but not enough. It's a classic, should be up there w/ the most adored P songs, in my opinion. so dark and funky and groovy.

Shockadelica. sorta gets overlooked by the huge volumes of brilliant material from that era. but it's so funky. and spunky. the girl must be a witch - BITCH.

Sexual Suicide. Kinda same vibe. something to do with... sex. very funky.

also I can't get enough of Le Grind.

why does everyone hate ... "Had U"?

why does everyone hate... "Cloreen Baconskin"?

The screams of passion (The Family)

Ooh this I need (Elisa Fiorillo)

Shhh

I agree with Still Waiting (a song screaming for a country cover).


Also, Good - freaking - Love

grandebelle said:

GRANdebelle,,,Love all of your choices!!!
Still Would Stand ALL time...if you've ever heard the LIve
version (there's one with Taylor DAyne and one from 88
in HOlland that's THE bomB!!!)

Screams of PASSIOn,and Desire from the FAMILY album.
JUst my imagination (the one with Mica paris-england 86?)
(he didn't write it but he rearranged it so that it doesn't
resemble the TEMPtations classic)

SHOckadelica (great groove...love his guitar,too)
MoVie star...ALL my dreams...OLD friends for sale (the
original not the one on THE VAULT.

sexuality (quirky funk...funny-the video is ...cool.)

I love you in ME...
electric chair and do it all night (frome dirty mind)

hmmm...i know there's more..

sweet baby.

The enitre Come album. Great songs minus Solo & Orgasm.

The Family

Power Fantastic (possibly the best Revolution song)

101 by Sheena Easton. Completely intense and unhinged.

Pagey said:

I agree with you on both The Come album and The Family. I love every song on The Family's album. It contains my favorite version of Nothing Compares 2 U.

shy- gold
horny toad- b side
baby- from for you, loved this one in highschool!
4 the tears in you eyes -video acosutic version
sun moon and stars-rave
pearls b4 the swine
the ballad of dorothy parker
condition of the heart
all the critics love you in NY

most of the others were already mentioned with a special shout out to still waiting!the

If we're talking about underated songs by those of us considered Prince freaks, I can't understand the lack of love for Blue Light and Arms of Orion, both of which often get slated on the Org.

Personally, I also love stuff like Gotta Stop Messin About, Feel U Up, My Computer, into the light, Lovesign etc etc. Tracks that I love that no-one mentions - but does that make them underated, I doubt it

Love all the songs u guys mentioned. I'm one of the rare breed that loves 99.99% of what prince has produced both released and unreleased. U will never see me on here talking about how "shit" some song is. I'm always struck by how many of the fans here really only like a certain style or time period of his. I love it all from soft & wet to Xpedition. It's really great to be able to connect with so much of his music. I feel a little sorry for the folks that have so many songs/albums that they don't like. Especially the one that can't get past 1988. They are really sad cases.

Sheila E - Sister Fate
Sheila E - Toy Box
Sheila E - Dear Michaelanegelo
2 Nigs United For West Compton
Le Grind
Madhouse - One
Scarlet Pussy

youngca said:

Thank-U youngca. urs r cool too! there R sooo many arent there!? he just keeps em commin! thank God! will check out ur suggestion of "Still Would Stand All Time" i adore that song, and its even better when i SEE him do it in "Grafitti Bridge!" I cry EVERY time its so GOOD.

tricky99 said:

CO-SIGN1

BinaryJustin said:

YES. ! ! !

MY FAVORITE NON-PRINCE prince SONG.

oh yeah 101 is too cool. instrumental version b side too...

JonSnow said:

The entire Family album is underrated.
Wherever you go Whatever you do
Wasted Kisses
Dinner With Delores
When The Lights Go Down
Pheromone
Movie Star
Undisputed (Moneyapolis Mix)
Right Back Here in my Arms
My Computer
Just As Long As We're Together
Rock Hard in a Funky Place
All The Critics Love U in New York
Lovesign
Baby Knows

hjd said:

!!!

I agree that the Family album loaded with fine songs! Let us not forget Jill Jones album (Mia Bocca) is quite good too.

D.
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tricky99 and grandebelle...your choices and your words
are DOWN and deep.

yes tricky99 you're right. a lot of people can get a bit
negative about PRN's material-which is cool...but to me
i'm the type of fan who likes an artist who is versatile.
and that's PRN.

he's the ultimate in doing a lot of styles well.

other gems: legrind-a groove that just won't quit!
rock hard in a funky place
we can funk-the one with the MIko weaver guitar at the fade
manic monday-bangles (he did this one with VANITY,too)

forever in my life-the sign o times movie version-
gospely,superb guitar work by PRN!
another lonely xmas
rebirth of the flesh

four words:

it's gonna be lonely.