Is it just me or do you also get annoyed when someone else sings with Prince. Except for background vocals from Lisa / Jill Jones which I think complemented Prince's voice perfectly, I don't really enjoy a lot of Prince duets. What's your opinion on this?

CherryMoon57 said:

Is it just me or do you also get annoyed when someone else sings with Prince. Except for background vocals from Lisa / Jill Jones which I think complemented Prince's voice perfectly, I don't really enjoy a lot of Prince duets. What's your opinion on this?

to be honest I am not a fan either - I prefer Nothing Compares 2 U when only HE sings it - but that is just my own thoughts.

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I thought "Beautiful, Loved, And Blessed" was fantastic. Best duet in his catalogue.

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Funny that you mentioned this, My Mom keeps asking me about a particular duet he has with someone that she heard. I've listed every duet I can think of and she claims it's not the one she heard. I have no clue what song she's talking about . But, nah I can do without them. I always find myself thinking "Ok, finish singing so we can get back to Prince" Lol

Cloreen said:

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I thought "Beautiful, Loved, And Blessed" was fantastic. Best duet in his catalogue.

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Funny you said that, shortly after I wrote my post, I remembered this one and felt that it should have been an exclusion... I don't really want to name any names, as I appreciate and respect most singers who have collaborated with Prince, in their own work, but it's basically just the fact that I enjoy hearing Prince so much it feels like the additional voices are taking away the precious Prince's vocals time on the track. And this even more so since he has passed. I hope it makes sense.

leslievette said:

Funny that you mentioned this, My Mom keeps asking me about a particular duet he has with someone that she heard. I've listed every duet I can think of and she claims it's not the one she heard. I have no clue what song she's talking about . But, nah I can do without them. I always find myself thinking "Ok, finish singing so we can get back to Prince" Lol

Yes, this. And maybe your mum was confused with another artist and it wasn't Prince at all.

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No. He was always better on his own.

When you're struggling to think of any, they must not have been very good.

I can think of "U Got The Look" and "Arms Of Orion" and the god awful BLB.

I guess after years of Prince only -- I just didn't want any vocals at all (that includes backing) unless it was Prince.

Even my favorite tracks on 3121 (went over this the other day) -- were the ones where it was ONLY Prince. No backing vox by anyone but him.

I agree. Prince only. Not a fan of duets.

Not a big fan of duets, but U Got The Look, U Make My Sun Shine & Love Song are nice imo.

Duets. hmmmm I really can't think of any

outside of what was already mentioned: Arms of Orion, U Got the Look...

Is 1999 a duet of sorts. If so that was perfect -Prince Dez Lisa Jill

was Love Sign (with Nona Gaye) a duet?

Didn't he do a lot of duets on the Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic cd?

4 me the louder the background vocals the less I liked. I love Rosie Gaines solo music, I didn't like her background vocals with Prince.

the 80s had the best background vocals. And were perfect mirrors or shadows of his vocals.
Hello had Jill Jones much louder, and the extended version of Kiss, but those were fantastic.

Glad to see you've all written 'What If' out of your memories.

OldFriends4Sale said:

Duets. hmmmm I really can't think of any

outside of what was already mentioned: Arms of Orion, U Got the Look...

Is 1999 a duet of sorts. If so that was perfect -Prince Dez Lisa Jill

was Love Sign (with Nona Gaye) a duet?

Didn't he do a lot of duets on the Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic cd?

4 me the louder the background vocals the less I liked. I love Rosie Gaines solo music, I didn't like her background vocals with Prince.

the 80s had the best background vocals. And were perfect mirrors or shadows of his vocals.
Hello had Jill Jones much louder, and the extended version of Kiss, but those were fantastic.

I was actually including all the unofficial releases, the songs in which he featured in other artists' music, and the live performances as well, so there are quite a few. I really try to like them, but I can't. And yes, I agree with you about the 80's background vocals (they were the best!) and even though I absolutely love most of what Prince has done afterwards, deep down, I still miss the revolution era.

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I've never even thought about it - if the song is good, I'm down wit it. Nothing Compares w/ Rosie is a gem! Whoever sings with him on "Time" is just enough. Doesn't bother me. But "Beautiful Loved & Blessed" could have stayed in the vault it's pretty boring.

I feel fantastic about his duets.

I think i only liked U Got the Look with Sheena. But like you love Prince to sing on his songs. Add loved the contributions with Wendy & Lisa , Jill Jones, Rosie etc. As anyone mentioned Take Me With U with Apollonia i love that song , i know not many people dig it. And i adore Love Bizarre with Shelia. So i think that is 3 duets i love. WOW no one esle mentioned Love Bizarre it's funktastic.

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CherryMoon57 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Duets. hmmmm I really can't think of any

outside of what was already mentioned: Arms of Orion, U Got the Look...

Is 1999 a duet of sorts. If so that was perfect -Prince Dez Lisa Jill

was Love Sign (with Nona Gaye) a duet?

Didn't he do a lot of duets on the Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic cd?

4 me the louder the background vocals the less I liked. I love Rosie Gaines solo music, I didn't like her background vocals with Prince.

the 80s had the best background vocals. And were perfect mirrors or shadows of his vocals.
Hello had Jill Jones much louder, and the extended version of Kiss, but those were fantastic.

I was actually including all the unofficial releases, the songs in which he featured in other artists' music, and the live performances as well, so there are quite a few. I really try to like them, but I can't. And yes, I agree with you about the 80's background vocals (they were the best!) and even though I absolutely love most of what Prince has done afterwards, deep down, I still miss the revolution era.

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Oh ok. My mind cannot grasp all the live stuff lol my coffee hasn't kicked in.

Oh and Take Me With U is beautiful. I've always loved that one. Which in a way is Prince Apollonia (w/Lisa & Jill)

AH Erotic City (w/Sheila E) another great duet.

Love 2 the 9s. I love the song before Tony & Rosie do there part.

Guitarhero said:

I think i only liked U Got the Look with Sheena. But like you love Prince to sing on his songs. Add loved the contributions with Wendy & Lisa , Jill Jones, Rosie etc. As anyone mentioned Take Me With U with Apollonia i love that song , i know not many people dig it. And i adore Love Bizarre with Shelia. So i think that is 3 duets i love.

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Of course, how could I forget! So those are other exceptions then. Guess I didn't really think this through very long. So ok, apart from those...

OldFriends4Sale said:

CherryMoon57 said:

I was actually including all the unofficial releases, the songs in which he featured in other artists' music, and the live performances as well, so there are quite a few. I really try to like them, but I can't. And yes, I agree with you about the 80's background vocals (they were the best!) and even though I absolutely love most of what Prince has done afterwards, deep down, I still miss the revolution era.

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Oh ok. My mind cannot grasp all the live stuff lol my coffee hasn't kicked in.

Oh and Take Me With U is beautiful. I've always loved that one. Which in a way is Prince Apollonia (w/Lisa & Jill)

AH Erotic City (w/Sheila E) another great duet.

Love 2 the 9s. I love the song before Tony & Rosie do there part.

How could i forget Erotic City , so that 4 duets i love.

I think I'm going to have to modify my original post to: which Prince duets do you like / not like!

CherryMoon57 said:

I think I'm going to have to modify my original post to: which Prince duets do you like / not like!

My brain is on freeze today lol.

Guitarhero said:

CherryMoon57 said:

I think I'm going to have to modify my original post to: which Prince duets do you like / not like!

My brain is on freeze today lol.

It's all my fault, from now on I will refrain from starting a new topic last thing at night!

CherryMoon57 said:

Guitarhero said:

My brain is on freeze today lol.

It's all my fault, from now on I will refrain from starting a new topic last thing at night!

TheEnglishGent said:

Glad to see you've all written 'What If' out of your memories.

Bizarrely,I am listening to 3rdEyeGirl do this in Louisville as i read your post.

Guitarhero said:

I think i only liked U Got the Look with Sheena. But like you love Prince to sing on his songs. Add loved the contributions with Wendy & Lisa , Jill Jones, Rosie etc. As anyone mentioned Take Me With U with Apollonia i love that song , i know not many people dig it. And i adore Love Bizarre with Shelia. So i think that is 3 duets i love. WOW no one esle mentioned Love Bizarre it's funktastic.

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Yes A Love Bizarre is another (I love Take Me With U as well)

OldFriends4Sale said:

CherryMoon57 said:

I was actually including all the unofficial releases, the songs in which he featured in other artists' music, and the live performances as well, so there are quite a few. I really try to like them, but I can't. And yes, I agree with you about the 80's background vocals (they were the best!) and even though I absolutely love most of what Prince has done afterwards, deep down, I still miss the revolution era.

[Edited 6/11/16 4:24am]

Oh ok. My mind cannot grasp all the live stuff lol my coffee hasn't kicked in.

Oh and Take Me With U is beautiful. I've always loved that one. Which in a way is Prince Apollonia (w/Lisa & Jill)

AH Erotic City (w/Sheila E) another great duet.

Love 2 the 9s. I love the song before Tony & Rosie do there part.

Think I need a coffee break too.

CherryMoon57 said:

Guitarhero said:

My brain is on freeze today lol.

It's all my fault, from now on I will refrain from starting a new topic last thing at night!

lol

I literally have to go through my mental files album by album/year by year, so you are alright. There is a lot to consider.

OldFriends4Sale said:

CherryMoon57 said:

It's all my fault, from now on I will refrain from starting a new topic last thing at night!

lol

I literally have to go through my mental files album by album/year by year, so you are alright. There is a lot to consider.

For Lust is also amazing.