I got a bit of responseregarding country music so what about a gospel album? And please don't tell me that he already made a gospel album called Lovesexy. I am talking about traditional gospel music. Heavy on piano and with lots of singing. I would love to hear an album where Prince could sing his ass off!

the rainbow children?

Well, maybe. It sure is religious. But would you call it gospel? I am referring to straight-outta-the-church gospel.

Well, maybe. It sure is religious. But would you call it gospel? I am referring to straight-outta-the-church gospel.

Prince wouldn't record a traditional gospel album because he is a Jehovah Witness,not a Christian. Jehovah Witnesses don't believe in singing songs to or about Jesus because they dont believe that Jesus is God.

jujubeans said:

then, whats up with the christ ?

Well, he could still record an album of gospel music coudn't he. All he would have to do is cange the lyrics. Didn't Ray Charles say the only difference between gospel and R & B is that you change Jesus to baby? I want to hear Prince sing!

rialb said:

Jesus I'm a Star...Or the Beautiful ones would sound nice







Sorry bout that...I'm a bit bored today.....
[This message was edited Sun May 30 13:29:54 2004 by Ahoy]

The "I'll Do Anything" -project is the closest thing he has done to gospel purely music-wise. The lyrics might not be as religious as on his other projects, but it's got the vibe. Then of course there is "Everywhere".

Go and check "The Ladykillers", and imagine that the director of the choir is prince (which, by the way, appeared ina cohen's movie)

Yeah,JWs dont believe in doing gospel songs.In RaveDVD Prince literally said that The Christ was not a gospel song b4 he sang it and if u saw the NAACP awards when the Gospel singers per4med P&M were the only ones not clapping or standing up.Its a big difference between Christians and Jehovah Witnesses.

The Five Blind Boys Of Alabama did a cover of The Cross. It was very "Gospel". Pick it up if you get a chance.

Lovesexy & The Rainbow Children. Also, Adore from his 1987 masterpiece, Sign O The Times.

Trust

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Everywhere

Surely we are abusing the term gospel?

Its not a style of music, its a style of lyrics or words.

The gospel according to Mark is just that. Not a song. Prince is right when he calls Lovesexy his gospel album.

The "style" we mistake for gospel is most commonly know as christian worship music.

SquirrelMeat said:

Yes it is. It is generally uptempo, has its own sound and is the precursor to soul music.

rialb said:

I feel you on that, I always wanted him to do a traditional gospel album. He worked with some of the best gospel singers, but he has never put one out of himself.

That album would be the ultimate. You say heavy on the piano, but you also need the Hammond Organ that is the root of the gospel music.

Anxiety said:

I don't think that the Rainbow Children was gospel maybe christian or traditional hymns, but not gospel. I mean down home south gospel traditional music. Where you are people shouting and praising the Lord. Dancing for the Lord, crying soul searching. That's Traditional Gospel.

nakedpianoplayer said:

Prince re-named "The Cross" "The Christ" because Jehovah Witnesses do not believe Jesus died on the cross, but rather a pole-like figure called a staros (which I think he wrote a song about if I'm not mistaken) and like jujubeans said, they don't believe Jesus is the Son of God, but just a "good man."

Moving right along, I know Prince was interested in producing a gospel album for Patti LaBelle, but I don't know if that's still in the works or not.

Even though he'll probably never do a gospel album, you can tell the man has been influenced by the genre a great bit (check "Adore" with the church-like organ, "Question of U" even has some gospel-like elements with the clapping and all, and even recent gems such as "On The Couch").

Luli said:

This sounds more probable. As we all know, Prince has written MANY songs in gospel-like fashion. For example, "Adore" has so many gospel qualities, like call and response and gospel-organ. "Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother, Wife" is another great example. And there are so many others. "Call My Name" and "U Make My Sunshine" would be other examples, too. Yes, I think P could pull off a very good gospel album.

okaypimpn said:

Strike that. Reverse it.

OdysseyMiles said:

So, they do believe Jesus is the Son of God? If so, that would make them Christians.

Okay, now you have officially confused me.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Does this mean that I can not give my opinion! I did not offend anyone! If I offended you or your beliefs, I AM SORRY! It will not happen again! I will be more careful with my opinions or maybe I should not give it at all.

I never meant 2 cause u any sorrow
I never meant 2 cause u any pain
I only wanted 2 one time see u laughing
I only wanted 2 see u laughing in the purple rain

Luli

okaypimpn said:

Nope. You're not confused. You're right on. JWs consider themselves big time Christians.

Luli said:

uhhh...you weren't being offensive, so your apology is unnecessary.

OdysseyMiles said:

Really?!

Then why do they...how can they...aw forget it.

okaypimpn said:

If you have any other questions, Orgnote me, bro.