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Thread started 06/03/24 4:55pm

FrankieCoco1

15 Best Gospel Songs of All Time - No. 11. The Cross by Prince

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“The Cross by Prince is a profound and spiritually charged song…Prince brings a unique blend of rock, funk, and gospel influences to this track, creating a powerful and introspective piece that stands out in his extensive catalog… [it] reflects Prince’s exploration of faith and spirituality, delivering a message of hope and redemption through its poignant lyrics.”

Worth a discussion (again) of Prince’s gospel songs, if there truly are any?
There may or may not be something coming!
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Reply #1 posted 06/03/24 5:12pm

RODSERLING

Again, The Cross would have been an easy hit in Europe, such as Sometimes It Snows In April.
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Reply #2 posted 06/03/24 8:18pm

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Loooool were religious rock songs big in the european charts of 87?

The cross is only gospel in a very broad sense. Lyrically, yes, melodically, but musically? Idk. Few actual gospel radio shows would play it. Pretty sure prince knew that. Christian rock songs might play it though.
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Reply #3 posted 06/04/24 10:30am

nayroo2002

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"The Christ", you mean?

now, quoting fbatbs, laugh out out out out out loud, lmmfao, mf!

"Still Would Stand All Time" is #1

"Whatever skin we're in
we all need 2 b friends"
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Reply #4 posted 06/04/24 1:03pm

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nayroo2002 said:

"The Christ", you mean?

now, quoting fbatbs, laugh out out out out out loud, lmmfao, mf!

"Still Would Stand All Time" is #1

learn about genre.

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Reply #5 posted 06/05/24 1:08am

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nayroo2002 said:

"The Christ", you mean?

now, quoting fbatbs, laugh out out out out out loud, lmmfao, mf!

"Still Would Stand All Time" is #1

Still Would Stand All Time....I had purposelly tried to forget that song ever existed...Ghastly.

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Reply #6 posted 06/05/24 1:14am

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SquirrelMeat76 said:

nayroo2002 said:

"The Christ", you mean?

now, quoting fbatbs, laugh out out out out out loud, lmmfao, mf!

"Still Would Stand All Time" is #1

Still Would Stand All Time....I had purposelly tried to forget that song ever existed...Ghastly.

Each is own but I always liked "Still Would Stand All Time". The movie "Graffiti Bridge", yes ghastly apart the music scenes.

"Money won't buy U happiness but it'll pay 4 the search."
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Reply #7 posted 06/05/24 4:59pm

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Ramzoo said:

SquirrelMeat76 said:

Still Would Stand All Time....I had purposelly tried to forget that song ever existed...Ghastly.

Each is own but I always liked "Still Would Stand All Time". The movie "Graffiti Bridge", yes ghastly apart the music scenes.

Fortunately, I only saw that movie once so the music isn't entirely tainted by that mess. The further removed I am from that the better I can appreciate songs like "Still Would Stand All Time". I like it somewhat but I wouldn't call it- and certainly wouldn't call "The Cross"- gospel.

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Reply #8 posted 06/07/24 2:29pm

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I like The Cross a lot, especially the SOTT movie version - but I think Anna Stesia tops it easily.

Save me Jesus, I've been a fool
How could I forget that you are the rule
You are my God, I am Your child
From now on, for you I shall be wild
I shall be quick I shall be strong
I'll tell Your story, no matter how long
We're just a play in Your master plan
Now, my Lord I understand

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Reply #9 posted 06/07/24 3:07pm

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"Love...Thy Will Be Done"

"Whatever skin we're in
we all need 2 b friends"
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