Prince duets are a whole notion within themselves, because Prince ultimately likes 2 express his creations in his own individual way, so when he chooses to do a duet this is no small factor.
Sometimes they become more of a background vocal 'My computer', or can be a traditional duet like 'U've got the look'... what's ur favorite/worst Prince duet and why?

You guys are just getting ridiculous now.

yeah u have to know ur Prince music 2 pick out a favorite duet, myself i like Love Sign with Nona Gaye, apart from having a cool melodic beat, it's message is of importance, and i'm sure there's some great duet songs on the old Sheila E albums, but i'll have to dig them out for another listen

Worst, i think the new Waiting Room is up there, does this Gwen duet bore anybody else?

Handels - I agree about Waiting Room. Need to hear more Prince vocals...
-Lisa

Dare i say Waiting Room just reminds me of a kinda modern day version of the madonna duet Love Song, only it's no where near as good as that song even.

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u make my sunshine
would have to do it for me yo

For me, it's got to be "We Can Funk" with George Clinton and Prince. Not only is it a great duet, but it's one of my all time favorite funky Prince songs.

TheMax said:

I'd have 2 agree with ya Max

I think the best duet is "NOTHING COMPARES TO U"
It is such a beautiful song and I love singing it in the car

TheMax said:

But the outtake version without GC is SOOO much better!

My pic for best duet with Prince goes to "Nothing Compares 2 U" It's such a pretty song and he actually lets his partner sing....and boy does she ever. I love Rosie's voice....strong, pretty and CONTROLLED! (Too many singers don't understand this...I will mention no names) I wish there was more cutz like this song, and less Tony M & The fellas during those times.....

a brotha could dream couldn't he?

We can funk - the outtake version is tha bomb

waiting room

The best Prince duet is 'Arms of Orion' with Sheena Easton

Best- A Love Bizarre w/Sheila E, Arms of Orion w/S.Easton, Love Sign w/Nona Gaye

Worst- Waiting Room w/No Doubt, the Latest Fashion w/theTime, In a Word or 2 w/Monie Love

OK, just tryin' this out...but why does the link on the home page say there's over 200 responses to this topic, but my screen only scrolls down past maybe 20 posts? And no "next page" or something of the sort? Help?

Oh, my fave duet: 1000 hugs & kisses.

My fav is U're Still The One w/ Marva King

FAM said:

"Nothing Compares To 2 U" is one of Prince's best duets
I think anytime Prince and Rosie Gaines gets together it's a beautiful thing

This is a very tough call, but I think his best duets would be Mr. Happy or I Rock Therefore I Am (w/ Scrap D) or the New Power Generation Pt. II (w/ TC Ellis).

I know that others may disagree, but you can really feel the emotion between P and Scrap in particular. Brotha Jules actually told me once that "She Gave Her Angels" was actually a true story about Scrap, not Mayte.

Have to agree with the few above...for me its..U make my sun shine & Nothing compares to u

Nothing Compares to You & Love Bizarre...

u make my shine, love bizzare

'Why should I love u' with Kate Bush and 'Arms of Orion' with Sheena.

I think that the best duet is with Madonna, Love Song, on her Like a Prayer album. That song is str8 jammin'!!!

Arms Of Orion.

Sorry i can't seem to choose. So here's my list, and it's still not complete.

"Love Song" (1989?) with Madonna, great drumsamples and 2 of the most greatest voices together for just this once.

"U Make My Sun Shine" (2000) with Angie Stone. I just love the song for Prince's voice, and the very laidback beat. Angie sings great but it's not her best vocal performance. Still one hell of a great song.

"A Love Bizarre" (1984), "Erotic City" (1985) because of Sheila E of course, and because of the funkyness of those song.
Oh, and "Yellow" also with Sheila E. Funny and funky crap, but cool.

"Love Sign" (1996?) with Nona Gaye. Funky and fresh as hell. Shame he never did a whole album with that girl. Anyone more info on their recordings together?

"Alphabet St." (1988) with the one and only, ever funky and playfull CAT rap, with Prince curling in the back.

"It's Gonna B A Beautiful Nite" (1987) and (1988) the album version workes very well with the revolution singing all over this song. The screams of Wendy and live, that party feel of the liveshows by Prince back then...

"Take Me With U" (1984) Great song! Just simply the greatest song for a duet. Although Apollonia isn't that much of a great singer... The version with Vanity is a bit the same, but is far more interesting.

"Lady Cab Driver" (1982) The song where Prince rapes his Lady Cab Driver (Jill jones' voice) in the taxi! Goddamngreat.

"Sometimes It Snowes In April" (1986), "Strange Relationship" (1987) with Wendy and Lisa, needless to say more... All the songs with Susanah, Wendy and Lisa, prominently mixed so you can hear 'm all,aremy favourite 'duets' or whatever. I just think that the mix of their voices together did worked out : two more ->

"Crystal Ball" "In All My Dreams" (1986) duet with THE REVOLUTION. perfectly worked out songs. Just Perfect in everything. Timeless imo.

"Why Should I Love U' (1993?) with Kate Bush. as crystal as glass. Beautiful Song, two very beautiful voices together.

"Melody Cool" (1990) and "God Is Alive" (1988) I don't like both songs that much, but i love the fact he worked with her. Also her first album on PaisleyPark.

"1999" (1982) I love the intro of this song, because it has all his bandmembers singing like this song starts off as a quartet (Dez, Lisa, Jill, Prince). Though the idea was again repeated in 1999 on the New Version, but i don't like the New Version at all.

"If A Girl Answers (Don't Hang Up)" (1981?) Funky, dirty, cool and fresh. With Morris Day, Prince on the phone and around, and two girls of Vanity 6 (don't remeber who)... Not exact a duet huh!

"Still The One" (1998?) with Marva King. but i wuld love to hear a better quality version of it first.

Duets i don't like at all ; "Diamonds and Pearls", "Arms OF Orion", "Baby Knows", "U Got The Look", "Nothing Compares 2 U" (i think the The Family version is far more greater...), "New Power Genration Pt. 2", "My Name Is Prince", "In a Word or 2 w/Monie Love", "Shall We DAnce", "The Big Pump",

For love with Jill Jones
A love Bizarre with Sheila E.
We can funk with Papa George...

DorothyPark...I'm not sure if all those songs you listed can be called "duets".Jill Jone's contribution to "Lady Cab Driver" consisted of a few background vocals and ALOT of moaning....lol....

Codshort. . .Is that you as a baby? I'm guessing it isn't you today. lol You were adorable. I LOVE the pic. I just wanna smooch those cute little cheeks of yours.