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Help! Make a Prince mixtape for a rock-listening non-fan... So I'm at the gym with a buddy of mine today...I have to say for the setup that I'm 30 and he's 20 because age DOES matter here...
and he's asking me how the Chicago show was and I'm telling him, and THEN...while in the middle of a rep with 200 pounds on the bench press, he has the nerve to say, "I don't think I know any Prince songs. I don't think I've ever heard him. Or maybe I have and I just don't know it." I rack the bar and sit up as quickly as possible. "When Doves Cry? Purple Rain?," I say. Nothing. Blank face. "AW, DAMN IT!" I yell in the crowded weight room. "I will be over by the end of the day tomorrow with a burned disc for you to get you going. And you're coming with me to the rescheduled Chicago show...my treat." SOOOO...here's what I need from you. Given that my friend likes ROCK MUSIC, what Prince songs would you pick for a compilation to totally blow this guy away and get him into Prince? The songs don't need to be all a certain tempo, but I'm thinking that a majority of them should feature guitar. And their can be a few of the more r&b only-leaning tracks, but more should be rock. Help me come up with a list. What would you put on the disc? If there are too many good suggestions, I'll do 2 dics for him. (He NEEDS 2 anyway, right? HA HA). For starters... Let's Go Crazy The Ride Purple Rain ? of U Help... Keith/Kacey | |
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endorphinmachine
the ride beautiful strange i could never take the place of your man when u were mine bambi | |
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I'm surprised you both included The Ride. It's allright but it's standard to below average blues when you look at real blues artists.
Seriously I would stick with the Hits. Just give him a copy of The Very Best of Prince. There is a reason that the hits were hits. | |
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Are you kidding?? The Ride is to me one of the most passionate songs ever! I LOVE IT!!! "When Michael Jackson is just singing and dancing, you just think this is an astonishing talent. And he has had this astounding talent all his life, but we want him to be floored as well. We really don´t like the idea that he could have it all." | |
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Nice list Anxiety,
but I'd also add: Darling Nikki Kiss Contreversy DMSR The Marrying Kind Delirious If you will, so will I | |
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dag said: Are you kidding?? The Ride is to me one of the most passionate songs ever! I LOVE IT!!!
Passionate about what? | |
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I feel passion from this song. It has very strong feelings in it. I think that even if you don´t know the lyrics, you can feel what it´s about, which is a rarity in today´s music industry. Not many songs played nowadays seem to have any feeling in them - in the music, not just lyrics... "When Michael Jackson is just singing and dancing, you just think this is an astonishing talent. And he has had this astounding talent all his life, but we want him to be floored as well. We really don´t like the idea that he could have it all." | |
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I like:
Interactive (though I hate the beginning "Are you ready!?" beep beep beep beep beep) Da Bang Computer Blue Shhh Zannalee The Love We Make Anastesia The Cross Dirty Mind (& someone said When U were Mine already) Little Red Corvette Temptation (maybe fade out the end unless they've an open mind) Chaos & Disorder New Power Generation 7 Endorphinmachine I'm Yours Check this song out at:
http://www.soundclick.com...tmusic.htm | |
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These are some great suggestions...
I had already added "7" and "Controversy" to my list... I appreciate the suggestion about just buying him "The Very Best of Prince," but I truly believe that the way to get someone to appreciate Prince (as anyone should  ), given his vast catalogue, is to create a tailor-made collection like I'm doing based on the kinds of things the person already likes. Like I'm not going to put "P Control" on there just because I like it...
As for "The Ride," it might be relatively "standard blues" (it's in no way "below average" in my opinion), but I think what turns someone new on to Prince is their discovery that, damn, this guy can do a lot of different styles. To that end, even the inclusion of something like "Chaos and Disorder," a mediocre song to a hardcore fan, might be better for inclusion than, say, "Adore." Sounds like SHEER BLASPHEMY, I know!  But again, you let THEM go...man this is COOL. Now I want the whole albums! It's just getting the guy's toes wet!
By the way, stupid me for forgetting "Shhh" -- especially after the Chicago show last week. Damn! Keep the suggestions coming! I really appreciate it! (One caveat...I am just going to include "Gett Off" because it's always been a favorite. It has nothing to do with what he listens to, but it hints at some of his other works. Ha ha!) Keith/Kacey | |
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i'd throw in "i like it there", too - that song rawks. | |
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Ahem... "Days of Wild" Crystal Ball version  VOTE....EARLY | |
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D.M.S.R.
Face Down Delirious I Would Die Baby I'm A Star Elephants and Flowers I Wanna Melt With U 1+1+1 Alphabet St I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man AnotherLoveHoleinYourHead Mountains Hot Thing Peach | |
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Peace,
Adore ANOTHERLOVERHOLENYOHEAD What's My Name Calhoun Square The Truth (CD) Chaos and Disorder (CD) | |
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Kacey725 said: So I'm at the gym with a buddy of mine today...I have to say for the setup that I'm 30 and he's 20 because age DOES matter here...
and he's asking me how the Chicago show was and I'm telling him, and THEN...while in the middle of a rep with 200 pounds on the bench press, he has the nerve to say, "I don't think I know any Prince songs. I don't think I've ever heard him. Or maybe I have and I just don't know it." I rack the bar and sit up as quickly as possible. "When Doves Cry? Purple Rain?," I say. Nothing. Blank face. "AW, DAMN IT!" I yell in the crowded weight room. "I will be over by the end of the day tomorrow with a burned disc for you to get you going. And you're coming with me to the rescheduled Chicago show...my treat." SOOOO...here's what I need from you. Given that my friend likes ROCK MUSIC, what Prince songs would you pick for a compilation to totally blow this guy away and get him into Prince? The songs don't need to be all a certain tempo, but I'm thinking that a majority of them should feature guitar. And their can be a few of the more r&b only-leaning tracks, but more should be rock. Help me come up with a list. What would you put on the disc? If there are too many good suggestions, I'll do 2 dics for him. (He NEEDS 2 anyway, right? HA HA). For starters... Let's Go Crazy The Ride Purple Rain ? of U Help... Keith/Kacey Just burn him most of the The Gold Experience Check it out ...Shiny Toy Guns R gonna blowup VERY soon and bring melody back to music..you heard it here 1st! http://www.myspacecomment...theone.mp3 | |
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Thanks for all of the suggestions...
I'll post a disc list when I'm done putting it together. I'll probably do it tomorrow morning (Thurs) so if you think I'm really missing something, please let me know. I do think it should span his whole career, with the emphasis on the rock stuff. Cheers! Keith/Kacey | |
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-Paisley Park
-She's Always in my Hair I have a friend that is into rock/metal and he loves those two songs. [This message was edited Wed Jun 30 18:59:38 2004 by purplesmoke] "Did u love somebody
But got no love in return? Did u understand the real meaning of love? That it just is and never yearns" ...Prince | |
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You want rock, I'll give you rock, here goes....
Let's Go Crazy (12 Inch) Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad Uptown I'm Yours Bambi Jack U Off Sexuality Horny Toad (B Side) Gotta Stop [Messin' About] (B Side) U Call Me (Unreleased) Annie Christian All The Critics Love U In New York Ronnie, Talk To Russia Sister Interactive Endorphinmachine I Like It There Honky Tonk Woman (Unreleased) Temptation Andy is a four letter word. | |
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I made my brother 8 Prince CDs and that was some of the rock. Now when you get ready for the funk, just let me know. I made him a mix tape with some of the baddest funk jams of the same tempo and beat mixed (overlapped) the songs. It is kicking! Andy is a four letter word. | |
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You've gotten some good suggestions. I would add either The Truth or
Don't Play Me, just to hear some acoustic guitar. Some of my ROCK Prince: Peach Interactive Chaos & Disorder Bambi When You Were Mine I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man Endorphine Machine I'm Yours Let's Go Crazy Darling Nikki Computer Blue The Everlasting Now 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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Prince is meant to confound. You know, always keep yo guessing. So choose songs back-to-back that make him go "wow--I wasn't expecting that."
Songs (In order) 1. Endorphanmachine 2. I like it there 3. Dolphin 4. Papa 5. So Far, So Pleased 7. I could never take the Place of Your Man 8. Medley ( Do U Lie? / When 2 R in Love / If I was Ur Girlfriend) It's got just enough ROck in it to make it rocky, but it will definately confound him | |
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Da Bang | |
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did nobody mention bob george?
he'd enjoy that. | |
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I'm about to start working on this...
You guys are awesome! Some great ideas! Keith/kacey | |
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What about 3 Chains Of Gold!! That's the kind of Queen imitation that most rock fans would creame over.
I'd include Just My Imagination, from the Small Club Boot. The Morning Papers. Dolphin is a must The Truth Sign O The Times There's Others Here With Us Witness I bet he'd like Crystal BAll Dance On Free The Holy River Joy In Repetition, from the Live Album. All you others say Hell Yea!!  | |
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Let us c what u have so far! Straight Jacket Funk Affair
Album plays and love for vinyl records. | |
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Bambi from the Undertaker  | |
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Kacey725 said: So I'm at the gym with a buddy of mine today...I have to say for the setup that I'm 30 and he's 20 because age DOES matter here...
and he's asking me how the Chicago show was and I'm telling him, and THEN...while in the middle of a rep with 200 pounds on the bench press, he has the nerve to say, "I don't think I know any Prince songs. I don't think I've ever heard him. Or maybe I have and I just don't know it." I rack the bar and sit up as quickly as possible. "When Doves Cry? Purple Rain?," I say. Nothing. Blank face. "AW, DAMN IT!" I yell in the crowded weight room. "I will be over by the end of the day tomorrow with a burned disc for you to get you going. And you're coming with me to the rescheduled Chicago show...my treat." SOOOO...here's what I need from you. Given that my friend likes ROCK MUSIC, what Prince songs would you pick for a compilation to totally blow this guy away and get him into Prince? The songs don't need to be all a certain tempo, but I'm thinking that a majority of them should feature guitar. And their can be a few of the more r&b only-leaning tracks, but more should be rock. Help me come up with a list. What would you put on the disc? If there are too many good suggestions, I'll do 2 dics for him. (He NEEDS 2 anyway, right? HA HA). For starters... Let's Go Crazy The Ride Purple Rain ? of U Help... Keith/Kacey some of my favorites: purple rain adore strange relationship dorthy parker lets work do me baby housquake the beautiful ones the greatest romance when you were mine  "THE REASON THAT YOU'RE COOL IS CAUSE YOU'RE FROM THE OLD SCHOOL, AND THEY KNOW IT" | |
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"Whole Lotta Love"  | |
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