Was listening to Kamasutra and it makes me wish Prince would’ve done a mini orchestral tour or some one-off shows. Imagine him in a concert hall front & center with his piano and the orchestra behind him. Could’ve done an original symphony or orchestrated renditions of his songs
Something In The Water is one of the most incredible and mind-blowing songs I’ve ever heard
NAME THAT FAVORITE TRACK! 44 Years Ago, Prince released his 5th studio album, the iconic 1999. Hands down, my absolute favorite Prince album. Of all of Prince's releases, it is the truest in form to his contribution to funk from beginning to end. The album was recorded at Prince’s Kiowa Trail Home Studio in Chanhassen, MN and also at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, California.
The album featured a good bit of singles including 1999 leading the way, then Little Red Corvette, Delirious, Automatic, and Let’s Pretend We’re Married. It was Prince's first double album that would further establish him as a household name following Controversy and of course, right before Purple Rain that would solidify that position.
The album was written and performed completely by Prince although there were other vocal contributions including Lisa Coleman (1999, Little Red Corvette, Delirious, D.M.S.R., Automatic and Free), Jill Jones (1999, background vocals on Automatic, Free and Lady Cab Driver), Dez Dickerson (1999, and vocals and guitar solo on Little Red Corvette), Jesse Johnson (1999), Vanity and Wendy Melvoin on Free, and a wealth of other singers and hand claps on D.M.S.R. including Brown Mark, Jamie Shoop, Carol McGovney, and Peggy McCreary
1999 (6:22)
Little Red Corvette (4:58)
Delirious (3:56)
Let’s Pretend We’re Married (7:20)
D.M.S.R. (8:15)
Automatic (9:27)
Something In The Water (Does Not Compute) (4:00)
Free (5:08)
Lady Cab Driver (8:25)
All The Critics Love U In New York (5:55)
International Lover (6:37)
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October 27th, 1982, PRINCE unleashed the 1999 album upon the world. They weren't ready to party just yet upon release. In 1983, that all changed when MTV under pressure to play more Black artists videos back then by the labels & artists such as David Bowie, "Little Red Corvette" was added to their channel. It became his biggest hit to date at the time, reaching #6 on the pop charts and also causing "1999" as a single to be re-released and gain traction. Touring behind it with The Time & Vanity 6, billed as The Triple Threat Tour, it was a huge success. The album has too many cuts on it but I will ask anyway.
What are your highlights from the 1999 album & era? đź’śđź’śđź’ś
#PRINCE #Prince4Ever #1999 #princelegacy
It’s Gonna Be Lonely is one of the best songs he’s ever made
NAME THAT FAVORITE TRACK! On this day in 1979, Prince released his 2nd album, the self titled Prince.
The album produced five singles, I Wanna Be Your Lover, Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?, Still Waiting, Sexy Dancer, and Bambi. Initially, I Wanna Be Your Lover and I Feel For You were written for Patrice Rushen who was working on her own album at the time. She declined the songs. Although years later, Chaka Khan would record I Feel For You to great chart success.
The album is Prince on all vocals and instruments although Prince did acknowledge that Andre Cymone provided background vocals on Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad. Additionally, Andre and Bobby Z were credited as "heaven sent helpers" in the credits leaving many to wonder if there were more uncredited contributions.
NAME that track! I'll go first. SO many great songs here, but something about When We're Dancing Close And Slow that is super haunting. Very cool chord structures. But this album is fire front to back.
I Wanna Be Your Lover (5:47)
Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (3:49)
Sexy Dancer (4:18)
When We’re Dancing Close And Slow (5:18)
With You (3:59)
Bambi (4:22)
Still Waiting (4:14)
I Feel For You (3:24)
It’s Gonna Be Lonely (5:26)
You can usually tell how a Prince fan voted depending on how they interpret certain messages on this album (especially Family Name)
NAME THAT FAVORITE TRACK! 25 Years Ago Today, @prince released his 24th studio album The Rainbow Children via the NPG Music Club as one long single track.
I have spoken publicly regarding how much I love this album and its beautiful esthetic and flow. It is so expertly mixed and big that it simply doesn't sound like anything else. Plus it showed his eclecticism by dabbling in jazz, soul, funk, R&B, and little bit of hip hop (take a load off sweetie darling).
While many folks were turned off by the "God voice" that is the narrator of the album, it's not an issue for me. I'm not sure the album would have been able to maintain its theme and storyline that he was trying to tell without it. Although, most folks (including myself) don't fully follow the storyline anyway. Almost, but not fully.
The album is mostly Prince on all instruments with exception of John Blackwell making his debut on a Prince album playing drums on most of the tracks, and Larry Graham on bass on The Work Pt. 1 and Last December. The Hornheadz also played on five tracks, with Najee on saxophone and flute on some tracks. Background vocals were also contributed on some songs by Milenia, Kip Blackshire, Morris Hayes, and Femi Jiya.
This album sits comfortably in my top 3 albums for Prince which is shocking to some, and it wasn't even one that grew on me. I "got it" right out of the gate. It was grown folks music and I guess I was fully grown.
My favorites? That frigging title track is amazing and of course, those funk tracks, 1+1+1 Is 3, Everlasting Now, and Family Name. The latter by the way earned me a shout out from Prince in Atlanta when I was dancing all alone with everyone else seated around me, and Prince yells out, "I see you back there." and pointed right at me. That would also be the night I first got a chance to meet and talk with him. So it goes without saying, this album and the accompanying One Nite Alone tour hold a very special place in my heart.
Rainbow Children (10:04)
Muse 2 The Pharaoh (4:21)
Digital Garden (4:07)
The Work Pt. 1 (4:28)
Everywhere (2:55)
The Sensual Everafter (2:58)
Mellow (4:24)
1+1+1 Is 3 (5:17)
Deconstruction (2:00)
Wedding Feast (0:54)
She Loves Me 4 Me (2:50)
Family Name (8:17)
The Everlasting Now (8:18)
Last December (7:58)
untitled track (0:38) (uncredited Last December reprise)
Lenny is the only artist that can perform and be respected by so many legends, and people still act like he’s trash
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45 years with Controversy đź’ś
On this day in 1981, Prince released his fourth album, Controversy, marking today as the 45th anniversary! Released just 12 months after Dirty Mind, Controversy demonstrated Prince's evolving worldview and further demonstrated a growing resistance to the political tensions that shaped the era.
With powerful singles such as Sexuality, Let's Work and and of course, Controversy, Prince articulated a new declaration of freedom, “let your body be free."
What track from Controversy forever shaped you?
Arguably the most underrated Prince album. Likely because it dropped between his boldest album and one of the most influential albums of all time. But to me Controversy is one of the best encapsulations of Prince as an artist and as an individual.
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On this day in 1992, Prince and the New Power Generation released Love Symbol. The album title, techincally unpronounceable, was referred to as Love Symbol due to the language included on the CD's spine that read "Love Symbol Album". Upon the release of Love Symbol, Prince debuted iconic tracks such as Sexy M.F. and My Name Is Prince.
With many other funky and vibrant tracks to name, let us know your favorite!
If any Prince “fan” tries to dismiss his post-80’s output, especially this album, then their music opinion is irrelevant. Easily one of his greatest albums imo
NAME THAT FAVORITE TRACK! 34 Years Ago Today, Prince released his 14th studio album, the Love Symbol album. It was the last album to be credited to Prince and the New Power Generation before he changed his name to the unpronounceable Symbol that was featured on this album's cover.
All of the songs were written specifically for the album with the exception of re-recording The Flow which was originally written in 1990.
The album contains two segues, featuring the late actress Kirstie Alley as reporter "Vanessa Bartholomew" in an attempt to create a storyline. While there were more segues created that helped better serve the narrative, Prince removed them. Sounds like a good future addition for a Deluxe release, no?
While 8 of the songs are solo performances by Prince, the remaining 8 tracks feature Michael B. on drums, Sonny T. on bass guitar, Tommy Barbarella on keyboards, Levi Seacer, Jr. on rhythm guitar, and the rapping trio of Tony M. (lead rapper), Damon Dickson, and Kirk Johnson (percussion and background vocals). Additionally, the five-piece horn section of Mike Nelson, Kathy J., Dave Jensen, Brian Gallagher and Steve Strand contributed horns to some tracks.
Prince toured extensively to support the album on the Act 1 and Act 2 tours. The album produced five commercially-released singles, Sexy M.F., My Name Is Prince, 7, Damn U, and The Morning Papers. Name that track!
My Name Is Prince (6:38)
Sexy M.F. (5:24)
Love 2 The 9’s (5:44)
The Morning Papers (3:57)
The Max (4:30)
Segue (0:21)
Blue Light (4:37)
Eye Wanna Melt With U (3:50)
Sweet Baby (4:01)
The Continental (5:30)
Damn U (4:24)
Arrogance (1:35)
The Flow (2:25)
7 (5:12)
And God Created Woman (3:18)
3 Chains O’ Gold (6:02)
Segue (1:29)
The Sacrifice Of Victor (5:41)
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On this day in 2013, 13 years ago, Pokémon X & Y were first released.
These games were the first 3D main series titles and had you travel through the Kalos region. and try to stop Team Flare's plans while introducing new Pokémon & Mega Evolution
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