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Thread started 06/20/14 3:16pm

GeorginaMcG

Songs you wish he still performed live!

So Prince's songs (just like the man himself) have changed a lot over the years, which songs do you wish he still performed? I know it's an extremely unrealistic idea, however i'd LOVE it if he played his 'dirtier' songs like: Head, Erotic City, Feel U up, Let's Pretend We're married, Lady Cab driver, Gett Off (just 'cause I love this song)! These songs are all 'classic Prince', and i think i'd be right to say it'd please almost all fans if he performed these now, even just as a 'one-off'.Which of his songs do you's guys wish he still performed live now?
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Reply #1 posted 06/20/14 3:45pm

Optimus2

GeorginaMcG said:

So Prince's songs (just like the man himself) have changed a lot over the years, which songs do you wish he still performed? I know it's an extremely unrealistic idea, however i'd LOVE it if he played his 'dirtier' songs like: Head, Erotic City, Feel U up, Let's Pretend We're married, Lady Cab driver, Gett Off (just 'cause I love this song)! These songs are all 'classic Prince', and i think i'd be right to say it'd please almost all fans if he performed these now, even just as a 'one-off'.Which of his songs do you's guys wish he still performed live now?

my dream concert.....

1. God (intro)

2. P Control

3. Head

4. How Come You Dont Call Me?

5. When U Where Mine

6. Screams Of Passion

7. Feel U Up

8. Dig U Better Dead

9. Acknowledge Me

10. Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife

10. Blue Light

11. All My Dream's

12. Days Of Wild...PLAY THAT MUTHA FUCKIN BASS!

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Reply #2 posted 06/20/14 4:45pm

SparklingEyes1
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Definitely "erotic city"...also "If I was your girlfriend"
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Reply #3 posted 06/20/14 4:46pm

SparklingEyes1
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Hey do you think Prince ever loggs onto this site to see what we're talking about?
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Reply #4 posted 06/20/14 5:39pm

RaspBerryGirlF
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GeorginaMcG said:

So Prince's songs (just like the man himself) have changed a lot over the years, which songs do you wish he still performed? I know it's an extremely unrealistic idea, however i'd LOVE it if he played his 'dirtier' songs like: Head, Erotic City, Feel U up, Let's Pretend We're married, Lady Cab driver, Gett Off (just 'cause I love this song)! These songs are all 'classic Prince', and i think i'd be right to say it'd please almost all fans if he performed these now, even just as a 'one-off'.Which of his songs do you's guys wish he still performed live now?

Tbh Lady Cab Driver without the Vanity (or is it Jill Jones, I forget) section doesn't feel hugely dirty, but still, I take your point, it's a really shame that Prince's intransigence on this particular issue means the fanbase has to miss out on some absolute classics (Erotic City in particular being one of his greatest achievements) and sadly the situation doesn't sound like it's gonna change any time soon. That said, I can understand those who don't particularly want to hear about a 56 year old man "fucking (or funking) until the dawn), but even so I feel like a compromise could be reached without Prince totally turning his back on his past.

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Reply #5 posted 06/20/14 7:04pm

ludwig

Head
Sexy MF full uncensored version except for that Tony M rap
Let's Work
Computer Blue
Darling Nikki full uncensored lyrics
Gett Off

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Reply #6 posted 06/20/14 7:22pm

pantoufle

ludwig said:

Head
Sexy MF full uncensored version except for that Tony M rap
Let's Work
Computer Blue
Darling Nikki full uncensored lyrics
Gett Off


he still does that one



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Reply #7 posted 06/20/14 9:51pm

funksterr

I don't miss very many songs, but I know what the biggest missing ingredient is from Prince's live shows, compared to the Purple Rain era is. It's the on stage banter. I miss the stuff he said in between songs during the PR tour. Not all of it, but the riddles. "More ways than 6". He didn't say arrogant things, or act superior. His aim was to please. To be fair, from what I've seen on the 3EG channel, Prince has come a long way in terms of putting that star power back into his shows, by showing humility. Imagine if he brought back some genuine spooky and mystery to the show by limiting what he says to come ons, riddles, prayers and thank yous.

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Reply #8 posted 06/20/14 11:01pm

GeorginaMcG

SparklingEyes1973 said:

Hey do you think Prince ever loggs onto this site to see what we're talking about?


As much as it's a nice thought, and I'd like to think he'd do that, truthfully no. Plus, I think it's safe to say he walks his own path anyway. Prince does as he pleases, when he pleases, I can't imagine he'd ever listen to what we think about what he should do. I think pleasing people other than himself isn't very high on his agenda when making music.

How amazing would it be if he suddenly changed his views about his past, and just played a gig with all our favourite songs. I don't like the fact that prince back then, and prince now, almost seem like two totally different people, his music'a changed, and so has he! I respect that he's changed and I still love him now,
But I do wish he'd still not totally forget his past when it comes to anything somewhat 'explicit', and also would hope he wouldn't censor the lyrics in any of his songs.
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Reply #9 posted 06/21/14 1:29am

dandan

GeorginaMcG said:

SparklingEyes1973 said:
Hey do you think Prince ever loggs onto this site to see what we're talking about?
As much as it's a nice thought, and I'd like to think he'd do that, truthfully no. Plus, I think it's safe to say he walks his own path anyway. Prince does as he pleases, when he pleases, I can't imagine he'd ever listen to what we think about what he should do. I think pleasing people other than himself isn't very high on his agenda when making music. How amazing would it be if he suddenly changed his views about his past, and just played a gig with all our favourite songs. I don't like the fact that prince back then, and prince now, almost seem like two totally different people, his music'a changed, and so has he! I respect that he's changed and I still love him now, But I do wish he'd still not totally forget his past when it comes to anything somewhat 'explicit', and also would hope he wouldn't censor the lyrics in any of his songs.

I don't think he has totally forgotten his past to be honest. I pretty sure he's completely content with the work and actions of his younger self, as he's said in interviews many times. He's talked about how it was it was a different time back then and how he was was young and hungry. When asked if he has any regrets he said no, and that if he'd done things differently he wouldn't be here today. Also, when asked specifically about the 'raunchiness' he said something like 'human's are sexual by nature', and if you've seen him live recently you know that Prince is just as naughty and cheeky as he's always been lol He tries to convince himself he's changed by not explicitly swearing and omitting certain songs.

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Reply #10 posted 06/21/14 1:42am

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Optimus2 said:



GeorginaMcG said:


So Prince's songs (just like the man himself) have changed a lot over the years, which songs do you wish he still performed? I know it's an extremely unrealistic idea, however i'd LOVE it if he played his 'dirtier' songs like: Head, Erotic City, Feel U up, Let's Pretend We're married, Lady Cab driver, Gett Off (just 'cause I love this song)! These songs are all 'classic Prince', and i think i'd be right to say it'd please almost all fans if he performed these now, even just as a 'one-off'.Which of his songs do you's guys wish he still performed live now?


my dream concert.....


1. God (intro)


2. P Control


3. Head


4. How Come You Dont Call Me?


5. When U Where Mine


6. Screams Of Passion


7. Feel U Up


8. Dig U Better Dead


9. Acknowledge Me


10. Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife


10. Blue Light


11. All My Dream's


12. Days Of Wild...PLAY THAT MUTHA FUCKIN BASS!


[b]

I love your list but he still does "how come u don't call me?" - I have seen him do that loads of times... Actually a bit of an eye roller for me now when he does it... Perhaps he killed it for me a bit playing loads in 2007 in London

I think he did play Days of wild in the last year. Blue light would be amazing.
"Still Crazy 4 Coco Rock"
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Reply #11 posted 06/21/14 2:17am

steverm

Personally I've been waiting some 28 yrs to hear Computer Blue....

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Reply #12 posted 06/21/14 4:00am

MrNorway

A real live version of "I hate U" - not part of a medley. Has he ever really performed this one like that?

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Reply #13 posted 06/21/14 6:16am

Optimus2

aiden said:

Optimus2 said:

my dream concert.....

1. God (intro)

2. P Control

3. Head

4. How Come You Dont Call Me?

5. When U Where Mine

6. Screams Of Passion

7. Feel U Up

8. Dig U Better Dead

9. Acknowledge Me

10. Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife

10. Blue Light

11. All My Dream's

12. Days Of Wild...PLAY THAT MUTHA FUCKIN BASS!

[b] I love your list but he still does "how come u don't call me?" - I have seen him do that loads of times... Actually a bit of an eye roller for me now when he does it... Perhaps he killed it for me a bit playing loads in 2007 in London I think he did play Days of wild in the last year. Blue light would be amazing.

yeah ano...but its 1 of my fave tunes....there all my fave songs on there...also add Space and Erotic City...totally forgot those 2 sad

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Reply #14 posted 06/22/14 12:27pm

Militant

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"Computer Blue" is PERFECT for 3rd Eye Girl to play, and it's not overtly dirty (not any more so than Bambi, which he still plays), so I don't see any reason why he shouldn't pull it back out.

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Reply #15 posted 06/23/14 3:12pm

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I wish he would perform Acknowledge Me and try to make the Eye Hate U extended version into a concert playable song.
This Could Be Us But U Be Playin...
You Can Call It The Unexpected Or U Can Call It WOW
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Reply #16 posted 06/23/14 3:49pm

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It'll never happen, but I'd love to hear him play Jack U Off... it's just so much goddamn FUN! biggrin

PRINCE: the only man who could wear high heels and makeup and STILL steal your woman!
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Reply #17 posted 06/23/14 9:39pm

luvparade

Acknowledge me

America

Annastasia

I'm yours

Private Joy

Sweet Baby

and songs from Crystal Ball

2Gether heart 4Ever
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Reply #18 posted 06/24/14 3:00am

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aiden said:

Optimus2 said:

my dream concert.....

1. God (intro)

2. P Control

3. Head

4. How Come You Dont Call Me?

5. When U Where Mine

6. Screams Of Passion

7. Feel U Up

8. Dig U Better Dead

9. Acknowledge Me

10. Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife

10. Blue Light

11. All My Dream's

12. Days Of Wild...PLAY THAT MUTHA FUCKIN BASS!

[b] I love your list but he still does "how come u don't call me?" - I have seen him do that loads of times... Actually a bit of an eye roller for me now when he does it... Perhaps he killed it for me a bit playing loads in 2007 in London I think he did play Days of wild in the last year. Blue light would be amazing.

He's also done When You Were Mine with 3rdEyeGirl.

RIP sad
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Reply #19 posted 06/24/14 7:11am

vermillion

All the great dirty songs we will NEVER see again, and he was so good at, despite occasional lyrical gaffes. Songs such as:

Hide the Bone

Come

18 and Over

Face Down

Loose

Now

Gett Off

and of course, my all time favorite, his paean to feminine empowerment:

Pussy Control.

Those were the days.

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Reply #20 posted 06/24/14 9:23am

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"We just let people talk & say whatever they want 2 say. 9 times out of 10, trust me, what's out there now, I wouldn't give nary one of these folks the time of day. That's why I don't say anything back, because there's so much that's wrong" - P, Dec '15
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