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Thread started 07/24/21 5:40pm

masaba

Your favorite version of Forever in my Life?

Live or otherwise.

I've always loved the 4 Those of U on Valium version, but I'm really loving the demo right now. The Utrecht one is really friggin good too (though the show sounds a bit flat to me).
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Reply #1 posted 07/24/21 11:01pm

TrivialPursuit

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The demo "explains" a lot of elements we've heard elsewhere. Like, "fooooooooorrrrever in my life" chant that was used in concert. It's part of the original. The background vocals and chord structure is great to hear.

The album version is always unique and interesting for many, many reasons.

The version on 4 Those of U On Valium feels off pitch or something. Not him, but the background singers.

The SOTT movie version is all kinds of awesome with the acoustic guitar.

But, for the sake of it all, I think the demo is my current favorite.

Sorry, it's the Hodgkin's talking.
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Reply #2 posted 07/25/21 4:26am

Romeoblu

The version on the super deluxe.
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Reply #3 posted 07/25/21 6:58am

ufoclub

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There were some live versions that were based on the loop of the album version where it sounded really powerful, and that kind of dissonant synth rhythm from the SOTT version is even more exaggerrated. This was late around the 2010-2011 touring times. I think he would actually funk bass solo, but they would go into the full song as well. At least from what I remember.

I thought that really made it sound legendary.

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Reply #4 posted 07/25/21 11:59am

herb4

The album version

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Reply #5 posted 07/25/21 12:11pm

LoveGalore

I think the demo version is sweeter, kinder. And it has that random piano intro.

The album version is much more somber to me. I like both equally.
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Reply #6 posted 07/25/21 1:03pm

Strive

I always click off the demo during the extended end but I really enjoy the song before that.

I also really like the sparse production on the album version. Especially the la la da da da da da da (synth, synth) part. I can't tell. That's so catchy. Guess I'll give ths one my favorite nod but it depends on the day.

Don't like the live version at all with the girls screaming over Prince. It just too chaotic and the end is always boring.

(all my opinions, if you dig it, that's cool)

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Reply #7 posted 07/25/21 1:53pm

LILpoundCAKE

the one in the movie is so good, I love the way Boni contributes so amazingly and then Prince takes it up a notch from there. that performance is so amazing.

the album version is probably my favourite though because it's just so sweet, short and perfect.

the demo is lovely, I listen to it quite often. I'm so glad we got to hear that touched


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Reply #8 posted 07/25/21 6:46pm

PurpleYoda3121

Definitely the SOTT movie version

U fall in love 2 fast and hate 2 soon
And take 4 granted the feeling’s mutual
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Reply #9 posted 07/25/21 6:53pm

sro100

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SOTT movie version by a mile. The CD version just lacks that passion.

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Reply #10 posted 07/26/21 10:11am

jaawwnn

Album version.

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Reply #11 posted 07/26/21 2:16pm

nayroo2002

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i can't recall the rehearsal, but Prince just goes off on an acoustic guitar master baiting freak for all that gets the song all juicied up.

yeah, i like that one the best.

"Whatever skin we're in
we all need 2 b friends"
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Reply #12 posted 07/26/21 7:01pm

Milty2

The demo version should have been released and promoted as an edited single. That thing has airplay written all over it.

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