Another thread asked the worst...which clearly there are not too many. But what do you think is the best and why? Doesn't necessarily have to be a song, but a moment.

I'd have to go with Eye No because it paints the picture for the rest of the album. He's the preacher and this is Church.

The rain is wet...with the imagry of fire is probably one of the most memorable openings I can remember on an album. Though part of it is a bit corny...I do like the special effects that exist as bookends to the entire album...fire and water.

I wouldn't be able to narrow down an album...but at opening a career such as Prince's, For You off of For You couldn't have been done any better. 25+ years later, brotha is still going and 25x's harder at that.

Toss up between :

"Dearly beloved ,we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life."
Let's Go Crazy


or

"Don't worry I won't hurt you I'm only here to have some fun."
1999



My winner is Let's Go Crazy.
If you were there you would know.Damn thing still sends shivers down my spine when I hear it.

Not everyone's fav album, but NPS has a great opening:
"2 the darkness... let there be light. 2 the soundman... turn up my voice real tight"

It would have to be the beginning of 1999

muleFunk said:

Yes those are really good. Let's go Crazy has the Preacher on the pulpit as well. Hmmm reocurring themes...not exactly anything new when it comes to Prince.

Another one that really got me was My Name is Prince. Doesn't necessarily have a little speech or anything...but I find the opening powerful ..and now kinda prophetic considering he eventually changed his name to the symbol that was on the cover.

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