1,000 X's & Os: Old Version or New Version?

I always liked an early version that I heard - I think it is a duet with Nona Gaye. Which one do you prefer?

old version and its not even close.

2 b honest, if they had the old vocals with the new beat it would be the best.

I like the vocals better with Nona Gaye but I like the HitnRun version's beat better, the HitnRun version flows better, it's so smooth and mellow...

emesem said:

old version and its not even close.

dito

new version. both....

New version

Old, no contest for me.

New one for me, there was always something I didn't quite like about the old one. Very glad it's a solo Prince vocal, I was fearful for it being redone with Hannah .

egansmind said:

New version

this.

FUNKYNESS said:

I always liked an early version that I heard - I think it is a duet with Nona Gaye. Which one do you prefer?

preferring the new version. i like the dreamy quality....

The first version by far, it's got that old school 70's feel to it, and it flows MUCH better than the new version imo.

is the old version the one with nona gaye on it? I like the new version more but i can see why people like the old version. I'd like to hear a mix of the two. If the new version kept the synth hook, the tempo, and the chord progression but had the guitar and some of the horns of the old version... something like that, maybe...

but yeah, if i were choosing one it would be the new version

[Edited 9/9/15 16:10pm]

New. Now I wonder what female sung vault track he'll pull out next to redo with his own vocal. I'm pushing for On Your Own.

Mainly because it is flat dead--which considering that I like Tamar's later work with him, that certainly was an unimpressive beginning. It would almost have to be an improvement.

EddieC said:

New. Now I wonder what female sung vault track he'll pull out next to redo with his own vocal. I'm pushing for On Your Own.

Mainly because it is flat dead--which considering that I like Tamar's later work with him, that certainly was an unimpressive beginning. It would almost have to be an improvement.

He already redid it, well partially. It's called 'Da Bang'.

The new version. I like the tempo and the groove a lot more, it's a finger snappin' jam.

love the new version...but as soon as i heard the drum beat, i started to sing "rock the boat" (by aaliyah)...does anyone else hear it?? definitely a great track either way....

Pentacle said:

EddieC said:

New. Now I wonder what female sung vault track he'll pull out next to redo with his own vocal. I'm pushing for On Your Own.

Mainly because it is flat dead--which considering that I like Tamar's later work with him, that certainly was an unimpressive beginning. It would almost have to be an improvement.

He already redid it, well partially. It's called 'Da Bang'.

Maybe it's too late at night, and I haven't listened to either song in a while, but... I don't understand.

I love both of them

ludwig said:

emesem said:

old version and its not even close.

dito

dito

but I do like the new one as well.

The new one

This new version is utterly drooly brilliance. I love it. The Rosie version never really registered with me much. The synth lead line is one of my favourite ever.

Could be a top 10 P tune for me.

jasontate said:

The Rosie version never really registered with me much.

There is no "Rosie" version. The original is a collaboration with Nona Gaye.

bobgeorge77 said:

love the new version...but as soon as i heard the drum beat, i started to sing "rock the boat" (by aaliyah)...does anyone else hear it?? definitely a great track either way....

I hear 'Dont Look Any Further' - the beat/bass