If you had to pick one song that show cased Prince musical talent. I have found myself digging back into all my Prince back catalogue after the unbelievable UK live shows. I dragged a few friends who were not big fans and I compiled several different cd compilations to showcase the mans talent.

My one song would be

Sign of the Times

Funky, dark, lyrically strong, experimental also a great live track as shown of the Sign of the Times video.

"Crystal Ball" immediately jumps to mind! Epic, mysterious, filled to the brim with references to love, sex, and God, jumping all over the genre map.

Adore.

Hate to say it, it is so cliche--but "Purple Rain."

La La La Hee Hee Hee has all the elements of SOTT in one song! It's Highly Explosive!

Moonbeam said:

"Crystal Ball" immediately jumps to mind! Epic, mysterious, filled to the brim with references to love, sex, and God, jumping all over the genre map.

In a large room with no light.. I prefer the later version.

Usually when I want 2 surprise someone about 's talents I play N.E.W.S. or 16. They will inevitably ask "Who's the music?" and I'll say "It's " and they'll b like "Really? Wow! I didn't xpect him 2 do that, too. It's cool!"

lezama said:

In a large room with no light.. I prefer the later version.

HA! Me too! I thought I was the only one in the whole fandom!

Computer Blue (extended/unreleased version)

Last December

Purple Rain

Stimpy said:

EyeHatechu said:

Stimpy said:

Hate to say it, it is so cliche--but "Purple Rain."

I agree..Purple Rain shows his talent in a nutshell. Cliche but true.

Doesn't show what he's very famous for: danceable music with inventive beats

that's what blew up with 1999 the album.

"The Rainbow Children" song. Prince's compositional prowess is in all of its glory. The horn charts, the string harmonies, various drum tempo changes and songwriting is beyond exceptional. Last but not least his vocal background harmonies is to die for.

bashraka said:

"The Rainbow Children" song. Prince's compositional prowess is in all of its glory. The horn charts, the string harmonies, various drum tempo changes and songwriting is beyond exceptional. Last but not least his vocal background harmonies is to die for.

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Nice choice, and well written!

deaks said:

If you had to pick one song that show cased Prince musical talent. I have found myself digging back into all my Prince back catalogue after the unbelievable UK live shows. I dragged a few friends who were not big fans and I compiled several different cd compilations to showcase the mans talent.

My one song would be

Sign of the Times

Funky, dark, lyrically strong, experimental also a great live track as shown of the Sign of the Times video.

That's the one.

ufoclub said:

God - it just sounds so otherworldy, yet sumhow strangley sexual..certainley when u look at the subject matter......sounds very alien

Temptation - raw, extremely sex-driven, vulgar, emotional and also spiritual. Gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it.

There is no real single song, the more of his talent you showcase in a single song the less you get to showcase his ability to write great pop songs. But if I have to choose.... eh..... Shockadelica maybe. Couldn't be anyone else.

The 12" inch remix of "Little Red Corvette". .......May Day.....May Day"

EyeHatechu said:

ufoclub said:

Doesn't show what he's very famous for: danceable music with inventive beats

that's what blew up with 1999 the album.

Okay so are you saying we cant share our opinions now? Should I be forced to type what you want me to? Just state your seperate song or album if it doesnt agree with mine. My God..... [Edited 6/18/14 11:47am]

Okay so are you saying I can't share my opinion now? Should I be forced by your unstable overreaction to stop typing responsive thoughts in the part marked response? I was just responding to add debate and thought on a discussion board. Just don't post if you are insecure. My God...

Moonbeam said:

"Crystal Ball" immediately jumps to mind! Epic, mysterious, filled to the brim with references to love, sex, and God, jumping all over the genre map.

Mountains

Talent and creative......ANNA STESIA

Beautiful cords and beautiful message!

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KlyphIsBackAgain said:

I would have to say Question Of U. That song has always been EXTREMELY beautiful and haunting to me. The lyrics are abstract yet relatable, the drum machine programming is simple, yet tight and powerful, the music and sound effects have just enough "quirk" to them to make it more than just a regular old pop tune, and the guitar! This may just be my favorite Prince solo ever! Listening to this song in simulated surround is truly an experience. [Edited 6/18/14 14:32pm] [Edited 6/18/14 14:35pm]

I agree - this is so haunting - almost a ? to God maybe - maybe not!

There's so many that i can't really choose.

At this moment though I'm really feeling Elephants and Flowers.

Ive always loved that song and after finally listening 2 his Dakota room version, (after procrastinating 4 months)i fell in love with it all over again. I'm not necessarily saying that E&F's shows the 'full depth' of Prince's talent. What i am saying though is that, that song is a bad motherfucker. No doubt.

Also i think the song, The Dance, is an extremely underrated gem.

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ufoclub said:

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