Hmmmm.... if it finally comes with the Purple Rain re-masters Cd then I will buy this book, otherwise I will let it pass.

It's been a very long time since I cared to read a Prince book, (even tho I have a lot of them books stored).

I sure prefer the old music rereleased, ahead of some book..... the "grumpy" old man (me) is speaking..

thedance said:

Hmmmm.... if it finally comes with the Purple Rain re-masters Cd then I will buy this book, otherwise I will let it pass.

It's been a very long time since I cared to read a Prince book, (even tho I have a lot of them books stored).

I sure prefer the old music rereleased, ahead of some book..... the "grumpy" old man (me) is speaking..

Yep, this would tie in perfectly with remasters, so that's why I hope it IS going to happen.

An offer he couldn't refuse... if he backs out, he'll find the head of 'brother Dan' in his bed...

BartVanHemelen said:

bluegangsta said:

BartVanHemelen said:

Gotta love how these first two pages are filled with realistic expectations ("ain't gonna happen", "gonna be shite"), except for a few famz who can't stand to be confronted with factual statements.

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It's really simple: list all of the publications Prince has been involved in and look at their contents.

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Good luck to his publishers. Guess he found another sucker; I hope they haven't already paid him for this.

Bart's just a little upset in case Prince decides to retire and Bart's raison d'etre is taken away from him

djThunderfunk said:

A written-word journey through one of the most enigmatic lives in music coupled with a huge boxset of remasters and outtakes would be amazing. I just hope it happens.

Interesting that it only goes up to 2007, years 0-49, maybe they'll be a future edition 50-?

There's something about getting older that you can't help but reflect on the past and realise your mortality.

[Edited 3/19/16 3:41am]

BartVanHemelen said:

Gotta love how these first two pages are filled with realistic expectations ("ain't gonna happen", "gonna be shite"), except for a few famz who can't stand to be confronted with factual statements.

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It's really simple: list all of the publications Prince has been involved in and look at their contents.

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Good luck to his publishers. Guess he found another sucker; I hope they haven't already paid him for this.

Gotta love how this thread was a reasonable discussion of a project between fans with various levels of excitement and some trepidation, except for one infamous bitter ex-fan who can't stand the idea of fans being positive about a new project.

It's really simple : list all of the posts you have made about Prince in the last 20 years and look at their contents.

Good luck to anyone who knows you in real life and has to deal with this constant level of misery-guts bullshit. You're so consistent that people could set their watches by you.

How about you tell us all about something Prince has done that you've enjoyed or appreciated in the last 15-20 years? Just one. Go on.

gripper28 said:

It wouldnt surprise me, actually, if he hired a ghostwriter!!

Either I'm really drunk and this is part of a Hennessy induced hallucination or I'm sober with a really high fever and I'm having hallucinations. Either way...

I'm taking this all ends in a lawsuit with the book never seeing the light of day.

yes!!!! coool and i can't wait. you GO prince

EmmaMcG said:

I hope he doesn't go overboard with the "unconventional" aspects of it. I'd rather a more straightforward autobiography.

With Prince, I actually think I'd rather have a really well-researched biography; perhaps one that he'd cooperated with the author to produce. Doubtless, I'll read his book, if he every finishes and publishes it, but he hasn't been the most open and honest person when it comes to telling his life story thus far, so I'm not sure if he's going to start levelling with us now. And I have a fear that this "unconventional" approach might mean drifting off into mystical talk whenever he gets to something he's not comfortable coming out with.

Might have some interesting insights, though. I'd love to read him describing the creative process behind some of the music. If he goes into depth on that, it'll be a great read.

Pentacle said:

You know it's going to be entirely incomprehensible bullshit with no basis in reality.

iZsaZsa said:

bluegangsta said:

Finally, a project that deserves to be shelved.

You don't get a simple song lyric so his book would have you all fucked up. But don't wish it away, just leave it alone.

I was making a pun.

I wonder if its too early to put in a pre-order with Amazon!!!!

deebee said:

'And then I wrote 'Darling Nikki'. It was inspired by... Oh no, y'all, nassssty!

Did U ever notice there is no bassline on 'When Doves Cry'? It's true!

God told me 2 take it off.
When I had finished writing, arranging, producing and performing it all by myself

(I hired The Revolution 2 playback in the videos) I took Dr. Fink for a drive

in my Deuce & A Quarter and let him listen 2 it.

Doc was sitting in the same seat where Darling Nikki...

Oh no U didn't!

Anywayz, then I sent Vanity out for batteries and...'

laurarichardson said:

Pentacle said:

Yep, this would tie in perfectly with remasters, so that's why I hope it IS going to happen.

An offer he couldn't refuse... if he backs out, he'll find the head of 'brother Dan' in his bed...

- What the fuck do remasters have to do with this book. Musicians put out autobiographies all the time and musical releases are not tied to those books.

Because people might want to hear some music while they're reading his life story and guess what: you can't buy it anywhere. (If WB is smart they buy up and destroy the last copies.)

Who knows, Prince might go into a lot of as yet unreleased songs, so it's the perfect time to present

pristine copies of all music, released and unreleased to the world. Fucking understand me?

But who knows, it might just come with a 5 dollar coupon for a Tidal subscription.

Militant said:

Theres a side to me that doesnt want this, but it could be a very interesting read. Lets hope he doesnt gloss over his story like he does his pictures. Proceed with caution I will say.

Pentacle said:

BartVanHemelen said:

Gotta love how these first two pages are filled with realistic expectations ("ain't gonna happen", "gonna be shite"), except for a few famz who can't stand to be confronted with factual statements.

Their entire mental fantasy is based upon the illusion that Prince can do no wrong. The thought of that illusion being shattered scares the hell out of them, because once that's gone...who are they?

Saw it here too.

Finally we can compare the Per Nilsen books against the Prince man's reality.

It'll be the same as the official versus unauthorized Miles Davis biographies. (I read both)

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If the memoirs will be like his live albums they will be heavily edited, embellished and censored.

Its pretty simple. If the name "Mayte" appears in the book it will be a good and honest endeavour. If not, it will be a big pile of crap. I'm leaning towards the latter, lets be honest.

BartVanHemelen said:

bluegangsta said:

Finally, a project that deserves to be shelved.

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Yes!

But I believe his commitment to a book project when I have the book in my sweaty palms.

The book should cover his youth until last year in enough detail or it will be a miss.

Militant said: