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PrintableI always thought that the end of Karen White's "Superwoman" was a Purple Rain rip off, and that dude who sang background for Paula Abdul on "Forever Your Girl" was a sound-alike.
And what was the name of that group that did that song "P.A.S.S.I.O.N"? That was a good tape. They had that almost-prince thing, too. | |
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Toilet Tisha by Outkast, the drum machime, the synth and the guitar are all a big nod to prince. Even the phrasing of the lyrics and the slowed down voice have purple overtones
great track You do as I say | |
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MonaLuvsYou said: Welcome2daRevolution said: I'm not sure about the title. It was one of TLC's first hits. I think it was called "Baby" or "Baby, Baby, Baby" or something. I always thought that song was kind of purple.
[color=blue:853deb55aa]I concur. T-Boz from TLC tore up Baby, Baby, Baby. That really did sound like Prince. But then, T-Boz remade "If I was your girlfriend." I thought that was real cool.[/color] Don't forget, TLC also did a remake of The Time's Get It Up which of course Rude Boy wrote. SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
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JesseDezz said: I think the Laurnea song is called "Infatuation". That's a cool cut...
great album too!!! Betta Listen . . . Laurnea ROCKS!!!!! but i don't think she did R U Horny . . . who was that? i thought it was a Prince outtake/boot or something U r horny y do u do the things u do ooh ooh that's not him????? really???? music is its own reward - Sting | |
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Trent Reznor has said he considered "Closer" to be kind of Prince-ish. | |
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pbrite said: And what was the name of that group that did that song "P.A.S.S.I.O.N"? That was a good tape. They had that almost-prince thing, too. I think that song was by Rythm Syndicate (sic)--a bland studio band from the 90s. | |
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Not the best sound-a-like, but I always thought Michael Jackson's "Blood on the Dance" floor sounded like it could be a Prince song. And the video is definitely a Prince rip-off. | |
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Peter Gabriel - Sledghammer
Very Prince like. Not vocally of course. 
N.E.R.D. - She Wants To Move FUnk ROcky. Can hear Prince singing it myself. "...because no-one gets there alone." - "...I like the floor. It's the only thing that seems real." | |
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Lenae said: JesseDezz said: I think the Laurnea song is called "Infatuation". That's a cool cut...
great album too!!! Betta Listen . . . Laurnea ROCKS!!!!! but i don't think she did R U Horny . . . who was that? i thought it was a Prince outtake/boot or something U r horny y do u do the things u do ooh ooh that's not him????? really???? I know, right? Does anybody know who sings that song? It's funky as STANK ASS! Thanks for the laughs, arguments and overall enjoyment for the last umpteen years. It's time for me to retire from Prince.org and engage in the real world...lol. Above all, I appreciated the talent Prince. You were one of a kind. | |
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JesseDezz said: I think the Laurnea song is called "Infatuation". That's a cool cut...
Yes, someone remembered the tune. Thanks. Baby, Baby, Baby...what's it going 2 b? | |
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Kissmequick said: GeSmi1 said: How about Lover's Lane? I still jam to that track by Georgio. He also released a song in 1988 called "I Don't Want 2 Be Alone". It was kinda "Princey" also. GeSmi1 PS What ever happened to Georgio? OK I have the 12in of Lover's Lane!! That was my song! Damn I'm gettin' old!
Now he was a Prince wanna be for sure! Come to think of it, I think I have the whole album somewhere. I guess I have to go dig in the crates to find it. I wonder what he is doing now? Yes, I thought Georgio was so cool. I wonder what he's doing now? GeSmi1 Baby, Baby, Baby...what's it going 2 b? | |
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PurpleCharm said: What about O'Bryan? Does anyone remember him? He had that Prince sound and sung about getting the girls.....he had a couple of hits...'I'm Freaky' and 'Just A Gigilo.'
I remember him. Damn, I am old too. 
What happened to him? GeSmi1 Baby, Baby, Baby...what's it going 2 b? | |
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maplesyrupnjam said: Whole of the Moon by The Waterboys. It also happens to be about Prince so imho this wins.. "I wandered out in the world for years
While u just stayed in your room I saw the crescent You saw the whole of the moon" I remembered that. My friend and I always thought the song was Prince related also. Does anyone remember "World Party"? They had a song that reminded me of Prince also. Can't think of the name. GeSmi1 Baby, Baby, Baby...what's it going 2 b? | |
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flipwilson said: NWF said: OK, now I think the unlikeliest Prince-sounding song would be this 80's New Wave track called "Doot Doot". It was by this band called Freur. Also, way before Prince even thought of changing his name to an unpronouncable symbol, this band beat him to it. Originally, they were only identified as some weird symbol, until their record company pressured then to change their name.
Trivia: Freur went on to become techno group underworld. I don't think it's been mentioned - but She Drives Me by the Fine Young Cannibals has the same kind of spare funk groove that prince was using frequently during his Parade/SOTT period. I totally love Underworld...They were Bad (in a very good way). GeSmi1 Baby, Baby, Baby...what's it going 2 b? | |
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GeSmi1 said: maplesyrupnjam said: Whole of the Moon by The Waterboys. It also happens to be about Prince so imho this wins.. "I wandered out in the world for years
While u just stayed in your room I saw the crescent You saw the whole of the moon" I remembered that. My friend and I always thought the song was Prince related also. Does anyone remember "World Party"? They had a song that reminded me of Prince also. Can't think of the name. GeSmi1 "Ship Of Fools"...great song.  | |
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"Ring of Fire"-Johnny Cash.... | |
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Anybody ever heard of this dude named Jak? He had an album out in 85 and his whole album was a bite off of Prince songs. He had a single called "I Go Wild" b/w "69". "I Go Wild" sounded like "Let's Work" crossed with "D.M.S.R." and "69" sounded like "Do me, baby" and The Time's "Girl". The whole album is like that. I wonder if P has ever heard this, because he has a case for plagerism big time. His publishing of his songs were called "Jack U Up Music". Isn't that some shit? SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
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The 'midnight vultures' cd by Beck!! Great record though! Plus anything by the Basement Jaxx.. get me off, good luck, plug it in. Those of you in the UK..My mate said there is a Prince remix track coming out. Which track is it? Might do his cred some good. Space Cowboy did wonders with I Would Die For You!! www.soundclick.com/rooke
The new album 'Congregation' out now! http://www.facebook.com/p...0558032326 | |
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And it is not like I said that Lithium by nirvana sounds like Prince. The Lk song is a slow jam with a funk guitar, delicate vocal and retro keys. Of course it sounds like lot´s of 70 acts who used these elements too, but it still something i could picture on Prince´s catalog, so get a life, you´´re so boring you´re even pathetic.  | |
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Hu, and anyone remembers of NIKKI? that guy who used purple on the letters of his CD. He played all instruments from his CD too, the prgrammed beats werre boring, but the guy was a great singer and decent guitar player, and terrible lyricist by the way. | |
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Thousands of mp3s on your comp and you couldn't hear more of a connection to Marvin/Curtis than to Prince? SAD. | |
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Ginuwine actually did "When Doves Cry" and it sounds pretty good! ~Katie~ | |
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Blaqueknight, the topic was about Prince, if it was about Marvin G. or Curtis M. i would name this song too. I even agree it sounds more like them then like Prince, but it still sounds like Prince too in my opinion. I read some of reviews of this song comparing it to Marvin Gaye, and i agree with the critics, but i read one once that said "it´s the best song prince never done" and I agree with this one too. I can picture this song on SOTT for some reason. | |
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actually the whole outkast andre 3000 the love below cd sounds all like the purple 1 sang and recorded it ..infact thats why i bought it.  | |
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blackguitaristz said: Is it "Oh Sheila" by Ready For The World? "Untitled" by D'Angelo? Damn near anything from Maxwell? I would like to include "Hey Ya" but it doesn't really sound like P, although I wish P would have recorded it. The chorus anyway, during his "Dirty Mind/Controversy " period. Which songs u think?
'this woman's work' by maxwell oozes prince so much that i thought it was prince the first time i heard it also, 'spread' and 'she lives in my lap' by andre 3000 has the royal one's touch as well | |
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blackguitaristz said: Is it "Oh Sheila" by Ready For The World? "Untitled" by D'Angelo? Damn near anything from Maxwell? I would like to include "Hey Ya" but it doesn't really sound like P, although I wish P would have recorded it. The chorus anyway, during his "Dirty Mind/Controversy " period. Which songs u think?
'this woman's work' by maxwell oozes prince so much that i thought it was prince the first time i heard it also, 'spread' and 'she lives in my lap' by andre 3000 has the royal one's touch as well | |
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Okay, this one is rare but it is the most Prince sounding song that is not Prince.
"With all I know" - Eddie Murphy. Can someone who's heard this please testify? Who ever said Prince has lost it - has lost it. The Kid's still got game! | |
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7salles said: Lenny K - It aint over till is over I've allllways thought this song sounds like P or something he would do  ...:...Must I become naked?
No image at all? Shall I remain upright? Or get down and crawl?...:... | |
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DarlingKatie1999 said: Ginuwine actually did "When Doves Cry" and it sounds pretty good!
lol....Prince doesn't seem to think so(according to the EW article)  Four strings across the bridge. Ready to carry me over,Over the quavers, drunk in the bars,Out of the realm of the orchestra  | |
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