Revolution said:

Jughead
Arms of Orion
Tick Tick Bang
My Name Is Prince
The Continental
Dead On It
Courtin' Time

bboy87 said:

WOW I think this thread is finished

And it continues...
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bboy87 said:

Anything by MJ in the last 15 years, including the latest ahem 'MJ' release 'this is it' more like 'that was it' 20 odd years ago courtesy of Mr Anka.

Disagree. Unbreakable, Whatever Happens, They Don't Care About Us, Stranger In Moscow, Superfly Sister and a bunch of others I think are tops.

SPOOKYGAS said:

Ummm... a song that was written by Paul AND Michael

and why bring Michael into this, we're talking about Prince and Stevie

SPOOKYGAS said:

A mess!!

Revolution said:

I agree!

midiscover said:

look up at my list

Superstition said:

don't forget will you be there and butterflies.

bboy87 said:

right

bboy87 said:

don't forget Pussy Control

Superstition said:

Dude it seriously is. I'm one of the biggest Stevie Fanatics, and I can't get through 30 seconds of that song!

Sandino said:

Then sue me.

It's a sappy love song, it's not his most creative, but it's hardly the worst song ever recorded, or among the worst songs ever recorded.

This is the pitfalls of being a genius, release a normal pop song and you're crucified. It's happened to all the greats.

I think each musical legend is unique and it is pointless to compare the two. I doubt that when they work together they are comparing who is a better musician, songwriter or lyricist. I also doubt that they compare which is blacker than the other. I am just thankful that they have both been blessed with amazing talent and have shared that talent with us for so long. I am also grateful that they are both still here.
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Lovin the gifs on this thread.

bboy87 said:

That kid has anger issues. He punched the wrong kid.
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If anything SW should be compared to MJ.(however my vote would be SW as MJ was just a song and dance man)....no 1 compares 2 Prince..NOBODY!

bboy87 said:

Michael Jackson was more than a singer/dancer. He was also a composer. I don't care if he needed 75 people to put his thoughts onto record, to come up with those beats is amazing. For example, I know many people who can play an instrument but couldn't compose three notes in a row that sounded good together.

Nobody is comparing MJ's technical abilities with those of Prince, but MJ was more than flash and voice.

But, back to Stevie Wonder, I think it all depends on where your tastes lie on who's side you're going to sway to. If you're more about funky clavinets, some abstract synth work and melody, as well as pure voice, Stevie will be your style, but if you like rock and also have a strong taste for funk, R&B, pop as well as experimental type melodies and chord progressions, maybe Prince is more your flavor. I don't know, both are incredibly strong live performers, composers, etc... it really is about personal taste.
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Superstition said:

Oh come on, how can U say that SW is an 'incredibly strong live performer' for the love of God, U are taking the piss, right?

bboy87 said:

Actually, I love these songs!

As its been said, its all about personal taste really; They do cross some barriers, RnB and Funk, but Prince is more musically diverse, which makes his music more exciting and unpredictable, in his hey-day anyway. Personal preference goes to Stevie, the man can hit unbeliveably high notes in his chest voice and even in his lesser, 80 to 90's albums, Stevie is all about putting the melody first, which makes the most synth driven songs sound so tuneful and beautiful acoustically. Prince moves me in different ways, great voice, more sexually overt AND clever, which I think Prince was/is better at penning at. And at his best, his melody driven songs rock just as hard as Stevies; Elephants and Flowers and Vicky Waiting automatically come to mind.

Havent gotten to see Prince live, but I've seen clips and i bet it would be the best concert I would ever seen; Stevie is definitely no slouch though, he doesn't just play the setlist and goes home, he jokes around, communicates with the audience and feels the vibe of everyone, and improvises, which makes his concerts lively and interesting.

Finally I wouldn't compare them today; Prince IMO is just coasting, which isn't bad, but I also think he could reign himself in and make a great album if he wanted to. And Stevie well, hes a family man, so his attention is much more divided. But at the level these guys are at, it really does come down to ones opinion.

SPOOKYGAS said:

Wait a minute... what?

Are you saying Stevie is MORE than an incredibly strong live performer? Or are you saying he's not a strong live performer? Because if you are saying anything other than him being a great live performer, then I have no clue what to say to you. Stevie's live shows are out of this world if you enjoy good music, good vocals and a good band.

*Looking back, it looks as if you're not the biggest of Stevie fans... Honestly, personal taste is one thing, but if you don't think much of Stevie Wonder as an artist or live performer... then.. whatever. I mean, there's no point in arguing. Stevie Wonder is a an artist who's credentials don't need to be argued.
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Oh yeah...

I remembered Stevie using "Housequake" as an interlude in his shows in the late 80's and I also remember how it was funny that just a couple years before Housequake came out, Stevie did "Never In Your Sun" and the drum machine sounded a bit like Housequake's.

I love how Prince and Stevie (and MJ) have such a huge crossover fanbase.

bboy87 said:

yeah, what bboy87 said.


*shakes head* @ spookygas....

People just don't read...

P2daP said:

and some people just don't get sarcasm.

Timmy84 said:

That's how I am with them. They are both geniuses that have made amazing music for years and years and thank God they both aren't done sharing their music with us, even if the amount of music being released isn't as much as in their heydays. Their view of the world is fascinating and unique and that's why they get the love and respect that they deserve. I love them both and it pleaes me greatly that their music will last for generations to come. Great music never dies.

Folks compare people all the time.

We compare the policy wonkishness of politicians, their respective abilities to mobilize voter blocs and distill data.

We compare quarterbacks' abilities to take their team into the playoffs or Super Bowl.

We compare who deserves to win the NBA MVP.

We compare actors' abilities to give convincing, moving performances.

So, it would just fit that there would occasionally be threads that compare aspects of Prince's awe-inspiring career to those of other music legends.

What trips me out is my original post actually compliments Prince and mentions only music legends in comparison to him as it relates to comparing their impact on society through music. Prince and Stevie. Prince and Marley. Prince and MJ. But, apparently, some would have us only either praise Prince or keep silent.

So, no, if I want to compare Prince's odd clothing decisions to Jaclyn Smith's K-mart line, I'm going to do it.

[self-snip. -- ThreadBare]

Please, lock this thread, mods. Thanks.
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