For me, one of the most under-rated Prince songs is When I Lay My Hands on You. It is not trashed, but it seems to me that it usually is considered a middle of the pack good Prince song. When I first heard the song a year or so ago, I felt like I was hearing some of his 80s songs for the first time. It sounded so different and unexpected. The trippy ecstasy of the music corresponds well with the sexual trip he wants to take the woman on in the song. It is also has that raw sound that is reminiscent of his 80s music, yet still sounds unique! I thought perhaps I might just be infatuated with the song, and it would become dull with repeated listenings. To the contrary, there is much joy in repetition!

Has anyone else had strong reactions to this song?

Oh boy, do I!! I don't particularily like the original version but the Montreux 2009 version is just awesome!!!

gandorb said:

For me, one of the most under-rated Prince songs is When I Lay My Hands on You. It is not trashed, but it seems to me that it usually is considered a middle of the pack good Prince song. When I first heard the song a year or so ago, I felt like I was hearing some of his 80s songs for the first time. It sounded so different and unexpected. The trippy ecstasy of the music corresponds well with the sexual trip he wants to take the woman on in the song. It is also has that raw sound that is reminiscent of his 80s music, yet still sounds unique! I thought perhaps I might just be infatuated with the song, and it would become dull with repeated listenings. To the contrary, there is much joy in repetition!

Has anyone else had strong reactions to this song?

Great great song. Especially the live version. Great lyrics as well.

Absolutely love this song! I was blown away when I first heard it. I love the Santana part. This song live is even better, but this recording is top notch for him imo.

2004Fan said:

Oh boy, do I!! I don't particularily like the original version but the Montreux 2009 version is just awesome!!!

gandorb said:

For me, one of the most under-rated Prince songs is When I Lay My Hands on You. It is not trashed, but it seems to me that it usually is considered a middle of the pack good Prince song. When I first heard the song a year or so ago, I felt like I was hearing some of his 80s songs for the first time. It sounded so different and unexpected. The trippy ecstasy of the music corresponds well with the sexual trip he wants to take the woman on in the song. It is also has that raw sound that is reminiscent of his 80s music, yet still sounds unique! I thought perhaps I might just be infatuated with the song, and it would become dull with repeated listenings. To the contrary, there is much joy in repetition!

Has anyone else had strong reactions to this song?

I was gonna say I get chills down my spine every time I hear the Montreux 2009 version...

purplethunder3121 said:

2004Fan said:

Oh boy, do I!! I don't particularily like the original version but the Montreux 2009 version is just awesome!!!

I was gonna say I get chills down my spine every time I hear the Montreux 2009 version...

Absolutely. There is something about this song that has that particular effect, even to some extent with the recorded version. Some of his other songs are great in there own way, but don't have this spellbinding and almost eerie impact. If he had a whole album like this who would need acid!