Two of the best songs Prince ever recorded. I also see them on list we make here. So, why? Why do we love these songs so. I misplaced my soundtrack cd, so I bought the movie for a whole dollar just to have access to these songs till I could get to my cd{this was back in the day before itunes, Apple tunes and Tidal} Don't judge because I also get the Theives in the Temple.

tish9311 said:

Two of the best songs Prince ever recorded. I also see them on list we make here. So, why? Why do we love these songs so. I misplaced my soundtrack cd, so I bought the movie for a whole dollar just to have access to these songs till I could get to my cd{this was back in the day before itunes, Apple tunes and Tidal} Don't judge because I also get the Theives in the Temple.

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I also love 'The Question of U', 'Joy In Repetion', and 'Theives in the Temple'

These songs tug at our heart strings in a way that creates longing and introspection and an almost Film Noir type of sensuality in the case of 'Joy In Repetion'.

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Have you heard the acoustic demo of 'Thieves'? It's absolutely GORGEOUS! A very slight difference in the melody - and creates a wholly different mood. Check it out!

I only bought Graffiti Bridge for the soundtrack version of Joy in Recognition and The Question of U. The other tracks are

GB is my favorite 90s album, in part of the Question of U and Joy in Repetition. These are complex and nuanced love songs that are beautiful to behold. Really not radio fodder for the kids. The first 7 songs of the album (which excludes the decent The Time song) is the best long sequence of great songs he did in the 90s, and that doesn't even include the beguiling Thieves of the Temples. His vocals are just georgeous in all these songs.

Dibblekins said:

Have you heard the acoustic demo of 'Thieves'? It's absolutely GORGEOUS! A very slight difference in the melody - and creates a wholly different mood. Check it out!

No, I haven't where can I get it. I love that song!!!

gandorb said:

GB is my favorite 90s album, in part of the Question of U and Joy in Repetition. These are complex and nuanced love songs that are beautiful to behold. Really not radio fodder for the kids. The first 7 songs of the album (which excludes the decent The Time song) is the best long sequence of great songs he did in the 90s, and that doesn't even include the beguiling Thieves of the Temples. His vocals are just georgeous in all these songs.

I find that the more I listen to the album, the more I like Prince's other songs. Outside of ROund and ROund, I don't care much for the non-Prince songs.

Dibblekins said:

tish9311 said:

gandorb said:

GB is my favorite 90s album, in part of the Question of U and Joy in Repetition. These are complex and nuanced love songs that are beautiful to behold. Really not radio fodder for the kids. The first 7 songs of the album (which excludes the decent The Time song) is the best long sequence of great songs he did in the 90s, and that doesn't even include the beguiling Thieves of the Temples. His vocals are just georgeous in all these songs.

I find that the more I listen to the album, the more I like Prince's other songs. Outside of ROund and ROund, I don't care much for the non-Prince songs.

Yep, that seems to be a common opinion. IMO, I think they are decent but pale in comarison to Prince's. The one song that people rag on that Prince sings on the Cd s the title song. While not the best, I imagine he wanted a song with a positive message for the movie and it is a good message.

tish9311 said:

Dibblekins said:

Have you heard the acoustic demo of 'Thieves'? It's absolutely GORGEOUS! A very slight difference in the melody - and creates a wholly different mood. Check it out!

No, I haven't where can I get it. I love that song!!!

It's on youtube. If you're looking to...acquire it, best of luck in your search

tish9311 said:

Dibblekins said:

Have you heard the acoustic demo of 'Thieves'? It's absolutely GORGEOUS! A very slight difference in the melody - and creates a wholly different mood. Check it out!

No, I haven't where can I get it. I love that song!!!

Go to a popular video sharing site and just key in Prince Thieves in the Temple (Acoustic Demo). Enjoy!

I have listened to GB many times since April but recently Joy brought me to tears knowing I would never see/hear him play that solo.

2 of my absolute faves - stellar cuts in his deep catalogue, must haves! I get lost in both...

TooLate said:

I know nothing about music technically, but it's like they're almost Indian sounding. And then they have this minor key mournful quality about them on top of that.

Love those 2 - never really liked Thieves in the Temple for some reason. Something about the production sounds corny and flat to me. Like the acoustic version much better.

I really like Question of U and Joy Live better than on GB. If anyone missed the original download Question of U/The One/Fallin is available on YT. I love this version. Enjoy

NorthC said:

I've always loved both of these songs but for a long time Joy in Repetition was my top favourites on this album.
More recently I have found The Question of U to be more interesting musically and I now prefer it.
I love the subtle vocal references to the Good, the Bad and the Ugly theme at the end (don't know if anyone else has noticed them).

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NorthC said:

Love them both.

The Question of U is definitely one of my Prince´s favorites...I always thought that GB has not been given proper recognition. Critics kept comparing with previous albums as if GB didn´t have any value, I never agreed with this critics. The album has beautiful slow melodies and great funky songs.

Two absolutely fantastic songs! Love them!