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Thread started 04/26/03 12:04pm

Tangey

Nothing Compares 2 U

Is Nothing Compares 2 U a single or is it on an albumn (CD) and if it is what CD? I really Luv this Song what about u?
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Reply #1 posted 04/26/03 12:16pm

giotto

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Tangey said:

Is Nothing Compares 2 U a single or is it on an albumn (CD) and if it is what CD? I really Luv this Song what about u?


It all depends whose version you favour. Sinead O'Connor's worldwide hit is the one that everybody on the face of the planet is very familiar with (although this doesn't necessarily mean it's the best version there is).

Apart from that, you will find 'Nothing Compares 2 U' in at least four different incarnations:

1. As part of 'The Family' album.It was never released as a single.

2. There is an unreleased, more conventional sounding demo, again the vocals are by St. Paul.

3. There are several rehearsal versions of 'Nothing Compares 2 U' doing the rounds amongst collectors, again with St. Paul on lead vocal.

4. Last, but not least, Prince's live version of this track was released on 'The Hits' retrospective by Warners.

In addition, Prince has played this song live on many occasions.


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Reply #2 posted 04/26/03 12:17pm

giotto

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A word of warning, though: 'The Family' on CD is a pretty expensive package. I saw a Japanese version advertised last week and it was selling for a ridiculous £195.00, which is daylight robbery.

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Reply #3 posted 04/26/03 12:19pm

CocoSweet

Funny you should mention this song it's playing right now on the radio...(Sinead O'Connor's version).
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Reply #4 posted 04/26/03 12:25pm

giotto

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CocoSweet said:

Funny you should mention this song it's playing right now on the radio...(Sinead O'Connor's version).


Of course.

Who's other version would radio programmers have the nerve to play instead?

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Reply #5 posted 04/26/03 12:26pm

AngelEyez

the Live version with Rosie Gains is it only on The Hits or can u find it somewhere else? smile
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Reply #6 posted 04/26/03 12:40pm

2freaky4church
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Tangey, you don't even need that song. no no no!
All you others say Hell Yea!! woot!
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Reply #7 posted 04/26/03 12:47pm

Tangey

2freaky4church1 said:

Tangey, you don't even need that song. no no no!

Why 2freaky? why Not?
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Reply #8 posted 04/26/03 1:05pm

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giotto said:

A word of warning, though: 'The Family' on CD is a pretty expensive package. I saw a Japanese version advertised last week and it was selling for a ridiculous £195.00, which is daylight robbery.

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How much is that in American currency?
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Reply #9 posted 04/26/03 1:07pm

giotto

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pejman said:

giotto said:

A word of warning, though: 'The Family' on CD is a pretty expensive package. I saw a Japanese version advertised last week and it was selling for a ridiculous £195.00, which is daylight robbery.

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How much is that in American currency?


£1.00 in sterling is worth approximately US$ 1.60.

You do the math.

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Reply #10 posted 04/26/03 4:09pm

TheEnglishGent

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Also on ONA live and the Rave un2 the year 2000 DVD.
RIP sad
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Reply #11 posted 04/26/03 11:45pm

squirrelgrease

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giotto said:

Tangey said:

Is Nothing Compares 2 U a single or is it on an albumn (CD) and if it is what CD? I really Luv this Song what about u?


It all depends whose version you favour. Sinead O'Connor's worldwide hit is the one that everybody on the face of the planet is very familiar with (although this doesn't necessarily mean it's the best version there is).

Apart from that, you will find 'Nothing Compares 2 U' in at least four different incarnations:

1. As part of 'The Family' album.It was never released as a single.

2. There is an unreleased, more conventional sounding demo, again the vocals are by St. Paul.

3. There are several rehearsal versions of 'Nothing Compares 2 U' doing the rounds amongst collectors, again with St. Paul on lead vocal.

4. Last, but not least, Prince's live version of this track was released on 'The Hits' retrospective by Warners.

In addition, Prince has played this song live on many occasions.


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Hey, don't forget the Me First And The Gimme Gimme's version that just came out. They used the lyrics from Sineads version... dumb-asses.
If prince.org were to be made idiot proof, someone would just invent a better idiot.
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Reply #12 posted 04/27/03 12:31am

Enivri

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AngelEyez said:

the Live version with Rosie Gains is it only on The Hits or can u find it somewhere else? smile


yes it's to be found on the bootleg "Thieves In The Temple"
Enivri,
of the E people
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Reply #13 posted 04/27/03 12:59am

CalhounSq

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The ONA Live version is GREAT nod
heart prince I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it prince heart
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Reply #14 posted 04/27/03 3:13am

lovebird

My favorite Prince song
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Reply #15 posted 04/27/03 3:22am

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lovebird said:

My favorite Prince song


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Reply #16 posted 04/27/03 3:27am

Marrk

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The 'Spanish Harem' Bootleg contains the best version ever(the rehearsal) He actually gives it some emotion for once.
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