2004 was one of Prince's biggest years, which is saying something. Having the biggest tour of the year and one of the biggest concert tours in U.S. history made Prince one of the biggest acts in the country again for that year. The hype created by what some consider two historic performances - RRHOF and the Grammy's - just added to all the excitement surrounding the tour. Then add good video airplay as well new music being regulary played on R&B radio - Call My Name - and you have what is a really special year to be a Prince fan.

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I'll never forget walking through downtown DC, on our way to the arena to see the show, and seeing all the restaurants packed and Prince music playing from the speakers. Then he gave one of the best performances I've seen later that night. Wow!

Unless you were a die hard fan, this was the era that put him back in the mainstream according to critics with the Grammy Performance and the RRHOF induction and performances. Never had the chance to see him live, but have checked out some YouTube footage of the tour. I also saw the MTV special they did and the interview with Sway and also the interviews with Matt Lauer on the Today show and Much Music. Loved the live performances especially DMSR, Prince and the Band and Shhhh. I also loved his look during this time also.

CandaceS said:

* PP Tour spoiler follows *

I found it interesting that he was working with Musicology tour video footage in March (per the PP tour guide). We got to visit his video editing suite and they showed some snippets from the footage he had been working with. It was both concert and rehearsal footage (all pro shot, of course) from the Musicology tour. Nice stuff, but why was he editing it and what were his plans for it?

That sounds very interesting! Thank u for the info, heard now first time about that.

Wow... this makes me think... did he want to release a DVD?

Then one of my biggest wishes would come true. Musicology is my jam - the entire era. His look is just on point. I loved his suits, the mixed coloured ones, BAM, amazing. And the album.. I don't have to say much, at least I hope so because I'm digging every song on that album.

I sadly wasn't able to see him on tour.. so far just on youtube, that's why I would love a DVD.

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kristy said:

I love this era, music and look wise. I even got to go to the tour And couldn't believe I got a free copy of the cd, played the album on the way back home. Anybody else love this era?

I too love this era and his look. What an entertainer. He won 3 Grammy awards for Musicology. I just ordered the CD on Amazon because I couldn't find it in the stores anywhere. The tour made 50 million dollars too.

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kristy said:

I loved the album and the tour! It was a very funky time.

Musicology 2004: "Real Music by Real Musicians"!!!