Let's Revisit Prince as a Co-Lead or Background singer

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Reply #30 posted 10/22/15 4:41am

nursev	weirdozmedia said: Some of his background vox on the first Time album almost sound like they just left in the guide tracks or something, especially notice it on Girl. Did he not sing the lead on Count The Days and Cherry Cherry? Wasn't that Sonny?
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Reply #31 posted 10/22/15 4:43am

nursev	Taurus said: Love his background vocals on I Don't Wanna Leave You by The Time. now I know why I like it so much
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Reply #32 posted 10/22/15 4:45am

nursev	2020 said: Glamorous Life by Sheila E comes to mind people often don't realize that P is backing Sheila for the entire song thus why it's so awesome! And also 7 one of the best layers of P vocals EVER Now I wanna hear these songs again
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Reply #33 posted 10/22/15 5:58am

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Reply #34 posted 10/22/15 8:26am

RJOrion

the song "For You"... a whole choir of Princes singing acapella...best 1st song on a debut album ever...

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Reply #35 posted 10/22/15 5:22pm

nursev	RJOrion said: the song "For You"... a whole choir of Princes singing acapella...best 1st song on a debut album ever... Agreed....it's harmony heaven...just beautiful
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Reply #36 posted 10/24/15 12:35pm

daingermouz202 0	EmmaMcG said: Could anyone tell me if thats Prince doing background vocals on the Common song Star 69 (ps with love). I know Prince played keys on it but he's not credited as singing. But it does sound like him. A lot like him in some parts. actually I hear more Bilal on vocals. Prince's vocals are easily recognizable. dont think he's singing on this song.
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Reply #37 posted 10/24/15 2:31pm

EmmaMcG

daingermouz2020 said:

EmmaMcG said:

Could anyone tell me if thats Prince doing background vocals on the Common song Star 69 (ps with love). I know Prince played keys on it but he's not credited as singing. But it does sound like him. A lot like him in some parts.

actually I hear more Bilal on vocals. Prince's vocals are easily recognizable. dont think he's singing on this song.

Yes, you are correct. Thank you. smile

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Reply #38 posted 10/25/15 9:40pm

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nursev said:
Giovanni777 said:

What about Prince's background vocals for his own recordings? Marvin Gaye is the only other artist I can think of that has layed down such complex harmonies.

I don't think any other artist has mastered it like Prince though...Marvin was great, but Prince's voice is just special.

I could'nt agree more in agreement with both of you. Prince does serious justice to the BG vox on his and protege songs. That man does NOT rest on his laurels. And the ways he arranges the harmonies and even how he chooses the lyrics on the BG tracking, it sounds like he commits himself to the BG singing parts nearly as much as he does with the primary composition. As far back as I can remember he has put his all into creating flawless and compelling background vocals that demand attention without being overpowering. He makes a real art out of it.

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Reply #39 posted 10/26/15 1:25pm

TraSoul82

Another reason why ADORE is so special. That bridge is absolutely insane.

Best harmonizer I've ever heard.

Other good examples:

Pink Cashmere
7
Saviour
Friend-M-S-L-W
Shockadelica

Best examples I can think of with little instrumentation:

For You
I Love U in Me
Here

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Reply #40 posted 10/26/15 3:01pm

RJOrion

TraSoul82 said:
Another reason why ADORE is so special. That bridge is absolutely insane. Best harmonizer I've ever heard. Other good examples: Pink Cashmere 7 Saviour Friend-M-S-L-W Shockadelica Best examples I can think of with little instrumentation: For You I Love U in Me Here

Condition Of The Heart, too

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Reply #41 posted 10/28/15 4:46am

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