listen 2 it once more----- again and again----

great lyrics
the music is superb
ORIGINAL TRACK.....

a classic priNcE

I agree. In my opinion, many tracks on 1999 can sound pretty dated, but I love driving alone and bumping this song. It's got great energy and is very passionate.

one of my favorite songs of all time...there really isn't anything better, more truthful, more passionate...than this song!!!

Some people tell me I got great legs
Can't figure out why you make me beg


is that a classic Prince line,or what?

i love "something in the water" i´m glad that other fans here in the org.. agrees with me....

why else would a woman wanna treat a man so bad? Does not compute!

i highly recommend seeking out the uttake of this...more brooding and intensity and more piano.

OdysseyMiles said:

I disagree. I feel that the 1999 album contains songs that sound like they were made just yesterday. I don't feel like it has that "80's" sound. I can still put it in my car today and blast it out of my windows like i just don't care. I luv Something in the water does not compute!!!!

One of Prince's greatest songs, IMO.

missfee said:

To me the only thing wrong with the sound is that it tends to be muddy and flat. The whole album needs remastering like fish need water. 1999 IS Prince.

Supernova said:

I think that is a better definition of what we are hearing on the album...needs remastering bad.

superspaceboy said:

I've gotta agree there, space. The outtake is equally worth mention.

xpsiter said:

I actually slightly prefer the outtake to the album cut.

r1ghteousone said:

xpsiter said:

I could not believe that he didn't use the outtake. It's way better, the piano gives it a more organic feel.

Meloh9 said:

I feel the same way with some outtakes of his...like this one. I can see the reasoning behind putting the one released though on the album. 1999 was a dance album for the most part and the original is more on that trip than the slower outtake. Same as Around the world in a day...there was a reason he put the less drum heavy version as opposed to the more boucey outtake. It just fit better.

Personally, I think outtakes sometimes sound better is we are really used to the version that is already out there, and the outtake ends up sounding fresh esp when it's for a song that is 20 years old.

If someone came to me and said surrender all but 1, this 1 would remain.

Meloh9 said:

The techno/new wave feel of the rhythm fits better within the context of the album. I don't think sounding organic was what he was going for.

GREAT SONG! ONE OF THE SLEEPERS ON THAT ALBUM!!

DOES NOT COMPUTE, MAMA!

THIS IS AN AGELESS SONG! :

SOMETHING DON'T COMPUTE!
[This message was edited Mon May 24 15:47:47 2004 by debbiedean2]

The re-recorded version from the "Purple Rain" sessions is even better.

myloveis4ever said:

you ain't kidding! preachin to the choir maybe, but definitely not kidding!

Supernova said:

In retrospect some of the songs that sound less new wavish stand out a bit more these days, like Lady Cab Driver. So I can see the re - recorded version on this set as well. Dont get me wrong I like both versions, but the 1981 demo is a personal favorite.