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Thread started 01/22/22 2:09pm

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I love "You're My Love"

I was never really a fan of the Kenny Rogers's version but Prince's version off The Originals album is so good! I love his vocals on it. He sings it almost like an old school lounge singer.I could see this song on For You. Was it written specifically for Kenny Rogers? I'm a fan of his too but he didn't really bring it with this song.
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Reply #1 posted 01/22/22 5:30pm

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I've always loved Kenny's version. I remember having that record when it came out. Prince's take is wonderful, but the last 60 seconds or so is not great. His wandering vocals sounds like he's just messing around or something.

Obviously it wasn't written for Kenny Rogers. He wasn't writing music for anyone but himself at that point. It probably would've been great on one of the first two albums.

Overall, it's always been one of my favorite outtakes.

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Reply #2 posted 01/22/22 11:07pm

LoveGalore

I love it too. It's easy to sing to and I like his delivery. Reminds me of his controversy period.
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Reply #3 posted 01/23/22 5:01am

RODSERLING

Could have been a hit in the 80's, a la Lionel Richie.
Incredible he was able to give away songs like that.
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Reply #4 posted 01/23/22 5:24am

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I just love 'My Love'. She knows who she is. Maybe. I'm. Just. Kidding. Jealousy will get you nowhere protege. razz


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Reply #5 posted 01/23/22 10:09am

EddieC

Before Prince's version came out, this was one of the things I really wanted to hear. I really liked Kenny Rogers' version, and I expected to like Prince's. I did, and yeah, it would have fit well during that early period.

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Reply #6 posted 01/23/22 2:58pm

Phase3

I love this song and prefer princes version.Nevwr heard his vocals like that
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