I can listen to that drop in "17 Days" in the beginning over and over! The way it leads in2 the bass and drums... Love it!!

I really don't know why do people find this cut groundbreaking. Don't get me wrong its dope & I love it but I don't get whats so "groundbreaking" in that cut. Its avarage IMHO.

Harlepolis said:

didnt say it was groundbreaking...just said the drop in it was HOT!

I'm not talking about yo view about it, I'm talking about how folks in here think of it in general terms.

But I def know what you're talking about

Harlepolis said:

I think it was a hell of a funky pop song that could have been his biggest hit. Maybe not groundbreaking but it sounds really good!

CherrieMoonKisses said:

That is my favorite thing about this song.

I don't know what "groundbreaking" means, but the song is a masterful pop confection, of the highest order. Up there with Princes best.

2freaky4church1 said:

His ULTIMATE piece of work. At least thats how ya'll look at it!

i don't know why people love 'days of wild'.

i don't know why people love 'good love'.

these are songs i really don't like.

'17 days' is cool in my book.

not groundbreaking, but definitely cool.

CherrieMoonKisses said:

is sublime. it is magic when u could listen all day...

I love it too
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2freaky4church1 said:

absolutely

Harlepolis said:

Im sure glad you said that you werent talking about my view persay...Cuz I wouldve jumped on that!

When Doves Cry is so groundbreaking that it seeps through to the B side and gets in 17 Days - thats why

it's so yummy!

I just think the imagery and mood evoked in this song are superb.
The lyrics are simple but the words are so carefully chosen as to be poetic in my eyes.


The first time I heard it I wanted to be very silent and listen to the music and words. He was cranking out so much at the time, how could everything be perfect? I listened for holes, but there are no missteps on this song.

And like Doves and Anna Stesia, the music and words echo one another and fit together so cohesively that it's almost hypnotic.

I revere 17 Days for the composition it is.

But in addition to that... I also revere it because I heard it during the Purple Rain era when every thing Prince put together was golden It just continued his unbelievable streak of awesomeness.

When I heard it, i was like, "damn, even the B-sides are awesome!"

And because of every link in that streak Prince will be forever remembered as a master.
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rain
two cigarettes
alone in room
heart broken.
I'm lonely I've counted the days since you've been gone
I'm imagining you screwing someone else.
So, I'm just gonna smoke the blues away and I don't give a damn if the rain swallows me.

cool mood

the drop is crazy

SynthiaRose said:

synthia...i agree. the imagery,the lyrics,the groove,the mood...his singing...the bass...everything its close to
home with me. to me 17 days should have replaced "nikki or
take me with u ON the album! i'm not gonna call it a
"groundbreaking song" all i'm saying is its one hell of
a song. and i love singing it!

charles..."why don't you answer the phone baby...'
(prince sounds really DEvastated at the fade! )

youngca said:

Hi Charles!

Now, don't you go messin with Darling Nikki, boy!

And while 17 days is better than Take Me With You, I kinda like having it on a b-side.

Prince made you want to go out and buy singles just to get the b-sides.

Not many artists could do that.

Now with CD singles and re-mixing, those days are sadly gone.

That intro is ferocious. Classic odd guitar work into one of Prince's funkiest basslines.

Lammastide said:

That Song Has The Fabulous Prince Sound From The P.Rain Days

Thats The Sound That People Want To Hear Again.

Im Talking About Everyone That Quit Buying His Albums After

Diamonds And Pearls, Or Even Parade.

youngca said:

Okay I love it and Im excited about the song. Im feelng you on everything you said except that "Darling Nikki" and "Take Me With U" are just 2 irreplaceable to be replaced!!

CherrieMoonKisses said:

That's my favorite part

17 days is ferocious

i love the beat and

the lyrics r so personal

there is a sadness in

the song that over takes u

Its great!!

2freaky4church1 said:

purpleone said:

i dont understna d y people rave over Days Of Wild...but GOOD LOVE!!!???

HOW DARE U PATRONIZE GOOD LOVE!!?

Yes I often start it over just for that part

This is his greatest song.

paisleypark4 said:

sorry. almost hate it.