For me?

Pellwormer said:

Bohemian67 said:

Song would be too hard to choose. The Rainbow Children album.

Especially 'Wedding feast '

"We'll dine under a tree unless it snows.........

Song: Space

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Not because it's the most brilliant but because it embodies the Prince sexuality theme so perfectly.

Album / Movie - Sign O the Times

Song - The Ballad of Dorothy Parker. The vibe of this song is so unique and so Prince. Undefinable by genre. In the 30+ years I've listened to this album, I don't think I've skipped this song even once.

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Come/Space

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NorthC said:

214 said:

He has done great songs after the 80's

Songs yes, but never again a full album as brilliant as this.

You mean as Lovesexy? a mí no me gusta ese disco.

80-88 92-96

Bohemian67 said:

Song would be too hard to choose. The Rainbow Children album.

Great choice - the expanse of that album comes very close to encapsulating the diversity of Prince's genius. It is a concept album without being concept album that sees Prince take the opportunity to use a broader palette of jazz, rock, soul, and gospel - amalgamated in a delicious purple stew that only Prince can cook up. That it denies the mainstream makes it all that much more a masterpiece.

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dearmrman said:

ATWIAD album...seriously who expected that after Purple Rain.

Very intelligent choice. That album and the decision to release it after Purple Rain was brilliant. In a way, it set Prince apart from the rest of the world more than anything he had done. It took courage, insight, and confidence to make that move in the massive wake of Purple Rain.

Song stripped down Crystal Ball (without orchestra)

Album Crystal Ball in all its glory

When Doves Cry, of course.

jstar69 said:

Song stripped down Crystal Ball (without orchestra)

Album Crystal Ball in all its glory

Why the stripped down version?

If I had to pick, say, two songs to play to people to encapsulate Prince's range and unique genius, I would probably play them

'When Doves Cry'

and

'If I Was Your Girlfriend'

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LADY CAB DRIVER (oops didn't mean to post it twice!)

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UTCM & Parade.
Nobody else could have pulled that off in that time.

album. LoveSexy. (this is insane album. Alphabet st. leaves no place for doubt.)

song. I Would Die 4 U (this is so intense and well driven song... i can't find words to explain )

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pdiddy2011 said:

Album / Movie - Sign O the Times

Song - The Ballad of Dorothy Parker. The vibe of this song is so unique and so Prince. Undefinable by genre. In the 30+ years I've listened to this album, I don't think I've skipped this song even once.

Great choices. I agree!

THere's so much:

Empty Room

The Grand Progression

But brilliant and typically Prince, perhaps Lovesexy, or the Live LD/VHS/etc.

Also The Paard van Troje thing needs mentioning.

The 20ten Nice version of Dreamer.

FUNKYNESS said:

dearmrman said:

ATWIAD album...seriously who expected that after Purple Rain.

Very intelligent choice. That album and the decision to release it after Purple Rain was brilliant. In a way, it set Prince apart from the rest of the world more than anything he had done. It took courage, insight, and confidence to make that move in the massive wake of Purple Rain.

I thought so....everyone can name a classic song/album, but for me ATWIAD really showed what Prince was about and the line "Whatever you heard about me is true, I change the rules and do what I want to do" resonated with that album..more than any others, it was so Prince and what made him unique.

ThePanther said:

If I had to pick, say, two songs to play to people to encapsulate Prince's range and unique genius, I would probably play them

'When Doves Cry'

and

'If I Was Your Girlfriend'

Indeed, me too.

Lovesexy.

So many brilliant songs and albums, but only Prince could have made that one.

If you dive into Prince compositions like I have............there are way to many to name.

Album: Sign O the Times

Song: Joy in Repetition

donnyenglish said:

These are the moments that stick out to me. I honestly think the current tour might be the culmination of his greatness. 2009 Montreaux Concert 2015 Piano & a Microphone Sign O' The Times movie and album Dirty Mind Rainbow Children Computer Blue The Time and What Time Is It? Lady Cab Driver She's Always In My Hair Anna Stesia

After listening to a few of these shows, I think you're right

Lovesexy ... the peak of genius

The 7 second tribute to Miles on Rave.