I always wonder(ed), what is this guys deal? He acts like an alien on earth- the years of silence, the whole is he or isnt he married, did he or didnt he lose a newborn baby, the whole symbol thing instead of his name as a protest. Wth? Then there are his so called jokes which are really cruel ways to treat people. He never lived up to his potential as writer and perfomer after purple rain era. So i wonder, what is it? Drink? Drugs? MI?
Dhani Harrison, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne, Prince and others perform "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at the 2004 Rock Hall induction of George Harrison, with Prince going nuts on Clapton's solo.
(I never much cared for Jeff Lynne but he does a find job here too.)
Very cool! There is a Scorcese-directed documentary about George Harrison that is worth watching, I think it's on HBO on demand - it has some awesome footage and the photos are out of this world.
I am 100% of the Prince era. Purple Rain came out when I was in college, we used to play it nonstop. Loved it, loved him.
Even so, I never quite understood why there is this aura of OMGPRINCEISSUCHAGENIUS around him...? He's good, yes. But a mind-blowing genius? Not really. Don't see it or get it.
@Dena - LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD! Yes, it's a fabulous documentary! There is an accompanying coffee-table book that Olivia helped put together, and I adore that, too.
Half the sings he recorded before Purple Rain were filthy.
ReplyDelete*songs*
ReplyDeleteHe must be Delirious
ReplyDeleteI don't think so, Charlie. It's just that when it comes to swearing, he's a One Man Jam.
DeletePerhaps he just saves it for when he's driving his Little Red Corvette?
DeleteWell, it's upsetting when you're on a nice drive in the Mountains, and you get cut off by Just Another Sucker in a Raspberry Beret.
DeleteIs Sandy's girlfriend Darling Nikki?
DeleteI heard he hasn't driven since 1999
DeleteWhen that happens, TNC, just blow them a Kiss.
DeleteMaybe he was just mad that his coffee wasn't right? Cream! Jeez! How hard is it to remember to Get it On Top!
DeleteDid I tell you guys about the last time I got coffee? When I was walking along and saw Doves flying in formation? Made me Cry
DeleteWhat he doesn't realize is that a Lovin' Cup of coffee with no cream is Better Than You Think.
DeleteIn fairness, we all swear at our Computer. Blue screen of death will get ya every time.
DeleteI bet his car seats are all Pink and feel like Cashmere
DeleteGet Off his case. ;)
DeleteDon't care. Love him.
ReplyDelete30 year anniversary of Purple Rain this week - a very big deal in MN!
ReplyDeleteHave you seen this?
Deletehttp://blogs.citypages.com/gimmenoise/2014/07/purple_rain-era_cardboard_prince_tours_minneapolis_30th_anniversary.php
I did! Love it : )
DeleteLove me some Prince! :)
ReplyDeleteMeh. I'm like that. Swearing in my car when no one is around gives me a lunatic's amount of pleasure. :P
ReplyDeleteEveryone swears when they're frustrated but most pretend not to.
ReplyDeleteLike everybody's mom and dad and teacher.
ReplyDeletejust luv that guy, such a diva he is
ReplyDeleteHe cursed out my girl simply because she wore a Raspberry Beret
ReplyDeleteThe kind you find in a second hand store?
DeleteI love this. Can you imagine opening your door to Prince?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.celebitchy.com/22394/prince_preaches_as_a_jehovahs_witness_door_to_door_in_la/
No Anna Stasia charlie
ReplyDeleteHe'll come down on you like a Housequake if you're cussing around him?
ReplyDeleteI remember him saying in an old interview that he does go door to door, but puts on a disguise.
ReplyDeleteI always wonder(ed), what is this guys deal? He acts like an alien on earth- the years of silence, the whole is he or isnt he married, did he or didnt he lose a newborn baby, the whole symbol thing instead of his name as a protest. Wth? Then there are his so called jokes which are really cruel ways to treat people. He never lived up to his potential as writer and perfomer after purple rain era. So i wonder, what is it? Drink? Drugs? MI?
ReplyDeleteya'll. Gett Off talking about Prince like this.
ReplyDeleteI think what's happened to him is what has happened to most celebs they become isoloated & only have employees for family & friends & lovers.
ReplyDeleteGood article, @Bacon! I was thinking how cool that would be, until he went all Kirk Cameron. :/
ReplyDeleteA great performance right here.
ReplyDeleteDhani Harrison, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne, Prince and others perform "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at the 2004 Rock Hall induction of George Harrison, with Prince going nuts on Clapton's solo.
(I never much cared for Jeff Lynne but he does a find job here too.)
Very cool! There is a Scorcese-directed documentary about George Harrison that is worth watching, I think it's on HBO on demand - it has some awesome footage and the photos are out of this world.
DeleteSo what?
ReplyDeleteWow Andrew! That was awesome. I had no idea how much Dhani looked like George..I loved Harrison and still like Jeff Lynne.
ReplyDeleteI am 100% of the Prince era. Purple Rain came out when I was in college, we used to play it nonstop. Loved it, loved him.
ReplyDeleteEven so, I never quite understood why there is this aura of OMGPRINCEISSUCHAGENIUS around him...? He's good, yes. But a mind-blowing genius? Not really. Don't see it or get it.
^5 Stew McG!!!
ReplyDeleteAh, great post, Andrew. Loves me some George and a good George tribute.
ReplyDeleteBein' a hypocrite about swearing...eh. Guess it's a Sign O' the Times.
@Sherry - Glad you liked it. The first time I saw Prince fall backwards into the audience I laughed out loud. He's a genius, but he's such a hot dog!
ReplyDelete@Dena - LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD! Yes, it's a fabulous documentary! There is an accompanying coffee-table book that Olivia helped put together, and I adore that, too.
ReplyDeleteAndrew BW, thanks for the link - love it!
ReplyDeleteGet the fuck out of here! No fucking way!
ReplyDeleteYes fucking way. I couldn't fucking believe it either
Delete;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a CONTROVERSY! :p
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