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Playlist help wanted; Prince songs with a social/political aspect
Not his utopia songs, where he merely wishes for enlightenment, which I neatly put on my Songs 4 Sunday-playlist, which has songs like The Cross and God. No, his songs that take a stance on the world around him, like Sign "O" The Times and Dear Mr Man. But also the songs where he tells people to Make Your Mama Happy, where he sees the values of an education. I compiled a playlist on Deezer, which I'll post underneath, but my question is; |
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And it's a bit of a work in progress, as I've included Crystal Ball and Moonbeam Levels, which have more of an abstract angst-theme than socio/political theme. But they fit the mood. [Edited 11/12/18 4:30am] >> |
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United States Of Division | |
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Oooh, good ones!Thanks!
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I forgot Dreamer. >> |
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Family Name? | |
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The War | |
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"Days of Wild" which is a comment on the political environment that created the gangs. Make love not war is the message. | |
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Ooh, both Family Name and The War fit the bill! >> |
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That one AND Pussy Control actually fit the theme as well, P Control commenting on feminism. >> |
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Some messages are brought somewhat more elegantly, though. (grin) >> |
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Papa >> |
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Would In A Large Room With No Light fit, you think? [Edited 11/12/18 7:40am] >> |
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The end of the song 1999...... | |
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The Last December? Time keeps on slipping into the future...
This moment is all there is... |
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Why anyone would want a playlist full of Prince's poorly-formed and very naive political ideas is beyond me. | |
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Dolphin? Reincarnation aside, more than a little animal-activism there. And the MUSIC continues...forever... | |
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NPG Radio:
https://open.spotify.com/...63VlWY6m1A |
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Here is more for your consideration, though most of these may only have 1-2 lines that are of a political nature or can be categorized as social commentary: . Mountains 2045 Radical Man Silicon Golden Parachute Judas Smile . Honorable mention: "Koo Koo" - writing credited to Sheila E. but according to Princevault, he co-wrote it. | |
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HamsterHuey said: I forgot Dreamer. I LOVE Dreamer!! seems that i was busy doing something close to nothing, but different than the day before   | |
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1999?
War is all around us my mind says prepare to fight [Edited 11/14/18 3:19am] seems that i was busy doing something close to nothing, but different than the day before | |
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Wall of Berlin  (just kidding)"Time is space spent with U" | |
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Some songs given to others: Super Hero Uncle Sam Paris 56170whatever Born 2 BREED Yo Mister Black MF In The House Color Sticky Wicked A COMPREHENSIVE PRINCE DISCOGRAPHY (work in progress ^^): https://sites.google.com/...scography/ |
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