FunkiestOne said:

OK I love PR and it's one of his best songs live in concert, but it isn't even in my Top 10 favorite P songs. It is just so overrated, especially by casual fans. The lyrics don't even really make sense and the best part about it is the end with the guitar solo and such. But he has so many better songs for sure.

There are some nasty repsonses here. Did all those people actually read and comprehend what FunkiestOne wrote? It's a great song, but there are better Prince songs. What's the problem?

Actually, the problem for me is that I don't see the point of the post. Purple Rain is Prince's signature song. It's iconic. It's more than the music. It's recognised by non-fans. It's regarded by some people as being his best song. Perhaps those things make it "overrated". But, so what?

NorthC said:

It did what it had to do. Prince wanted to write a rock ballad to win over the masses and he did. I'm not sure if it's overrated, but it's surely overplayed, overhyped, overexposed, overeverything'd to the point where I just don't want to hear it anymore because I've heared it too often. But when you do sit down and actually listen to it again, then you realize that yes, it is really good. [Edited 5/20/16 0:45am]

Right, that is the thing. It's not that the song is overrated or something is wrong with it. It is still a majestic piece of art. Still as alive and electric as 1983. It's just that if someone hears any song too much they get tired of it. If you play your favorate songs all the time, you will get tired of it.

I've never heard it too much (radio or performances) so I don't have that jaded outlook on it that some do. Purple Rain + Sometimes It Snows In April, the 1st performances of these songs 8.1983 Dance Benefit Show & 6.7.1985 Masquerade Ball are the first songs I played that horrible day in April (followed by Power Fantastic)

I have nothing against the song, me personally, I never listen to any of the songs from the album PR, haven't in years and years. I always looked forward to WHAT's NEXT. SOTT will always be my favorite album.

What does pain me, is all of these singers doing covers of his songs now, something they would have never gotten by with only a couple of months ago, and making them sound like shit.

No one could sing those songs like he did.

It also pains me for all the media to call him the 'Purple Rain' star, as if that was all he ever did.

I mentioned I was still in mourning to a friend this past weekend, and they said, "Yeah, I loved Purple Rain."

I just shake my head an move on.

Purple Rain was important for him, of course. But it was also a curse to him in a way. Could you imagine having to sing that damn song over and over for the rest of your life just because it is what is remembered the most? To me, that would suck.

hollywooddove said:

I have nothing against the song, me personally, I never listen to any of the songs from the album PR, haven't in years and years. I always looked forward to WHAT's NEXT. SOTT will always be my favorite album.

U know now in a big way 'there won't be anymore new albums technically to look forward 2 what's next'

hollywooddove said:

What does pain me, is all of these singers doing covers of his songs now, something they would have never gotten by with only a couple of months ago, and making them sound like shit.

Purple Rain was important for him, of course. But it was also a curse to him in a way. Could you imagine having to sing that damn song over and over for the rest of your life just because it is what is remembered the most? To me, that would suck.

Well, i agree on those covers but not everybody is Santana 2 cover something like 'Last December'

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Otherwise, P. said in some interviews that he loved 2 play Purple Rain.

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OldFriends4Sale said:

hollywooddove said:

I have nothing against the song, me personally, I never listen to any of the songs from the album PR, haven't in years and years. I always looked forward to WHAT's NEXT. SOTT will always be my favorite album.

U know now in a big way 'there won't be anymore new albums technically to look forward 2 what's next'

Yeah, that pits a big ass hole in the enjoyment of my future days.

BombFunk said:

U forgot to mention: IN MY OPINION / I THINK

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For example: "Jimi thinks you're a fucking moron to start such a post while many of us are still mourning". I think Jimi has a point.

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Got it? U can do better next time

Can we put this in big yellow blinking letters at the top of every page?

there are better songs, but it's something about PR that grabs you from the begining, it is the guitar....it pulls you in, to listen......then you find yourself just singing along..........forever

But, all I want is for him to be here to sing the damn song!

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I don’t think Purple Rain is overrated at all. That song is what Prince is known for amongst his casual fans. I’m sure many of his hard core fans can name many songs that are arguably “better”. But being that this is a fan site and given the fact that Prince JUST DIED what would be anyone’s motivation for being critical of any of his music right now? The man was a genius. End of story.

Losing My Religion, Stairway to Heaven, What's Going On, etc.

None of these are over-rated IMO. They just happen to be the most popular (well known) songs by these artists.

Super fans may have their deep-cut favorites, but there's a reason why songs like these burrow themselves deep into the public psyche. They touch something deep within us--and maybe their accesibility is part of their power.

Purple Rain is as beautiful, powerful and spiritual a song as I know. In the aftermath of his passing, I heard it EVERYWHERE. And then it was playing in my head for DAYS and DAYS, nonstop. And I remember thinking--no matter how many times I hear this--it always feels potent and never played out.

Spiritual music.

Charm4ever said:

there are better songs, but it's something about PR that grabs you from the begining, it is the guitar....it pulls you in, to listen......then you find yourself just singing along..........forever

But, all I want is for him to be here to sing the damn song!

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and those strings at the end were perfect. I never heard anything like that songs before

It's a great song, but there are ones I prefer (probably not many, though). Regarding the generally awful tribute covers we've seen lately, the best Purple Rain cover for me remains the one performed by The Waterboys a while ago.

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Lianachan said:

Regarding the generally awful tribute covers we've seen lately, the best Purple Rain cover for me remains the one performed by The Waterboys a while ago.

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The Waterboys' Mike Scott has always been a huge Prince fan. Always spoke about him ininterviews, played his songs live. That led me to believe that when I saw the name Mike Scott credited for guitar on various Prince albums, I actually thought it was The Waterboys' Mike Scott.

What made the song Purple Rain extra special was the live performance by Prince.
His guitar playing, singing and connection with his fans while playing the song.

He had a spiritual connection to the song and in his concerts he was able to transmiss this feeling to his audience. I remember at the end of the song in Arras (France in 2010) he pointed to the sky and wanted the audience to thank God instead of him.

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Cloreen said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Charm4ever said:

there are better songs, but it's something about PR that grabs you from the begining, it is the guitar....it pulls you in, to listen......then you find yourself just singing along..........forever

But, all I want is for him to be here to sing the damn song!

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and those strings at the end were perfect. I never heard anything like that songs before

Yes!! The strings.......You are so right!

Just stopping by to lol @ this thread.

Marrk said:

Keep that thought to yourself. This isn't the time to be bitching.

Good one Marrk. I agree. Purple Rain is legendary as Prince.

SexFiendNikki said:

I don’t think Purple Rain is overrated at all. That song is what Prince is known for amongst his casual fans. I’m sure many of his hard core fans can name many songs that are arguably “better”. But being that this is a fan site and given the fact that Prince JUST DIED what would be anyone’s motivation for being critical of any of his music right now? The man was a genius. End of story.

I said I love the song so I'm not being critical of his music. I am not even being critical of the casual fans.

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If I say that LeBron James is not 9 feet tall, that doesn't mean that I'm saying he's a short guy.

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SquirrelMeat said:

PR was always way down my list. I like it, but there are a hundred better songs.

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Yes that was my point. I have never been at a Prince concert and wanted to yell out "Play Purple Rain". I don't yell out song suggestions anyway, but at many of his shows, people start yellin for Purple rain when there are better choices. But I get that the casual fans there mainly want to hear the hits. I'm the same way if I go to a show by many artists and I'm sure that their hits are probably somewhat overrated too.

stpaisios said:

Purple Rain is one of the songs I think that was always special and a great to hear live. I was never bored of hearing the song. As were other songs like Sometimes it Snows in April, How Come u don't call me ,1999 ,Controversy, Adore. And many more.

Guitarhero said:

DoItAllNight4U said:

214 said:

AHAHAHA that's great. I love it. so for me no no.

What do you mean?

That picture is my reaction to the OP

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Sorry, but i do not care, it¿s so fuckin funny.

The best PR cover I've heard is Adam Levine's performance in 2014 https://www.youtube.com/w...w2lNpixqOc

I love Purple Rain....always have, always will.

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FunkiestOne said:

OK I love PR and it's one of his best songs live in concert, but it isn't even in my Top 10 favorite P songs. It is just so overrated, especially by casual fans. The lyrics don't even really make sense and the best part about it is the end with the guitar solo and such. But he has so many better songs for sure.

"everything you think is true" . therefore, there`s no point in arguing about what you said.

in your head, and in your reality, the song is exactly what you said it is. maybe you should try another experience. "if you would like to try another experience, press: Leave!"