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Thomas_Thumb
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Re: An Icon has passed

Great song writer - here are links to many written for and sung by other artists.

 

Sugar Walls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNA3ic5tkcA

 

 The Glamorous Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tblWpbE259c

 

 Nothing Compares 2 U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auUPqxI1vqg

 

Stand Back

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwdDVZsz2es

 

Love Thy Will Be Done

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He6aajD1I6Q

 

Manic Monday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsmVgoXDq2w

 

How Come You Don’t Call Me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-Jt1jSimjs

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Message 11 of 19
Anonymous
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Re: An Icon has passed

Very sad news indeed, Thomas_Thumb.

 

I feel badly for him because he had such a difficult start in life and was so introverted on top of it, that it must have been difficult to deal with things in the world when all he wanted to do was write music and share his gift with the world.

 

I noticed in several interviews that he was a very intelligent person and was well-versed on many topics. His teachers from school said he amazed them in biology and other classes because he was very bright. His dedication to music emerged as well at an early age, as his music teacher said he would show up at 7am every day to be able to play and use the instruments before school started at 8am. That is dedication.

 

His parents didn't seem to really want him and he lived with a neighbor's family for part of the time growing up. I give him a lot of credit for overcoming that and making a successful career.

 

When you see him in interviews, you can see how introverted he is and how he would just be happier sharing his ideas through music instead of through talking to people.

 

He seems like a kind person, as I heard that he donated quite a lot of money (anonymously) to music schools over the years that help underprivileged children get a start in life with music.

 

I hope they do discover that he had a trust and somehow it provides for that dedication to helping underprivileged children to continue on a large scale. None of his siblings had much contact with him, and I think of all the wonderful things to help other people in the world that his money could contribute toward on a very large scale, and the difference it could make in so many children's lives.

 

I also read that his son had died one week after birth of Pfeiffer's syndrome. I think it would be wonderful if there was a trust provision to help children who had the same disorder, as this would be a great tribute to his son.

 

 

Message 12 of 19
Anonymous
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Re: An Icon has passed

Link from one of his first interviews. He comes across as very introverted and shy, but very sincere. In listening to him he seems like a person with a good heart.

 

I like the part at the end where he says " I pray every night, and I don't ask for much. I just say "thank you. "

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbENboiR7fU

 

 

Message 13 of 19
Anonymous
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Re: An Icon has passed

From his first interview with Dick Clark on American Bandstand at age 19. You can tell how introverted (but sweet) he is. It is said that it was really difficult even as an adult for him to get up the courage to go out there in front of all those people, and that he felt a lot of anxiety before performing at having to be up there in front of everyone.

 

I'm sure it's not easy being an introvert.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm9KhfBf79U

 

(fast forward to 3:40 in the video to see the interview section, and there is a really cute performance after the interview).

 

Sirius XM Channel 50 is now a dedicated Prince tribute channel that  has been playing 24/7 Prince music and is playing all of his music - some of it very different styles that we have never heard before. 

Message 14 of 19
Open123
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Re: An Icon has passed


@Anonymous wrote:

From his first interview with Dick Clark on American Bandstand at age 19. You can tell how introverted (but sweet) he is. It is said that it was really difficult even as an adult for him to get up the courage to go out there in front of all those people, and that he felt a lot of anxiety before performing at having to be up there in front of everyone.

 

I'm sure it's not easy being an introvert.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm9KhfBf79U

 

(fast forward to 3:40 in the video to see the interview section, and there is a really cute performance after the interview).

 

Sirius XM Channel 50 is a tribute channel that  has been playing 24/7 Prince music and is playing all of his music - some of it very different styles that we have never heard before. 


Thanks for the links!

 

During my childhood, Prince was always my favorite singer.  Having grown up with a classical music background, I found his music had more elements that I idenditified with than other pop stars of my generation.  Mostly, even back then, I've always been a huge fan and proponent of disruption.  I really took to the heart Jefferson's adage that "a revolution now and then is a good thing," and detested the status quo (as I still do now).  Prince epitomized that in music.  He disrupted.  Revolutionized and change the way music was perceived during my coming of age.  That was a really cool thing!

 

In life, most are extroverts.  Being an intense introvert, I can identify with Prince.  During my professional life, I've had to force myself to be "extroverted," but never felt comfortable doing so.  I still don't.  Given a choice, I'd rather spend time at a cafe for hours rather than "going out" partying and being the life of the crowd.  I suspect, Prince likely felt the same, as all introverts do.

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Anonymous
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Re: An Icon has passed


@Open123 wrote:

@Anonymous wrote:

From his first interview with Dick Clark on American Bandstand at age 19. You can tell how introverted (but sweet) he is. It is said that it was really difficult even as an adult for him to get up the courage to go out there in front of all those people, and that he felt a lot of anxiety before performing at having to be up there in front of everyone.

 

I'm sure it's not easy being an introvert.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm9KhfBf79U

 

(fast forward to 3:40 in the video to see the interview section, and there is a really cute performance after the interview).

 

Sirius XM Channel 50 is a tribute channel that  has been playing 24/7 Prince music and is playing all of his music - some of it very different styles that we have never heard before. 


Thanks for the links!

 

During my childhood, Prince was always my favorite singer.  Having grown up with a classical music background, I found his music had more elements that I idenditified with than other pop stars of my generation.  Mostly, even back then, I've always been a huge fan and proponent of disruption.  I really took to the heart Jefferson's adage that "a revolution now and then is a good thing," and detested the status quo (as I still do now).  Prince epitomized that in music.  He disrupted.  Revolutionized and change the way music was perceived during my coming of age.  That was a really cool thing!

 

In life, most are extroverts.  Being an intense introvert, I can identify with Prince.  During my professional life, I've had to force myself to be "extroverted," but never felt comfortable doing so.  I still don't.  Given a choice, I'd rather spend time at a cafe for hours rather than "going out" partying and being the life of the crowd.  I suspect, Prince likely felt the same, as all introverts do.


Agreed, Open 123. Some very good points here.

 

Message 16 of 19
Anonymous
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Re: An Icon has passed

 

I had not thought about Prince for years, although I knew he was talented. I had no idea of the scope of it until recently.

 

 

 

This interview Prince had with Larry King Live shows Prince not only as a very intelligent person, analytical, and an intellectual and contemplative thinker, but a very compassionate giver whose focus was on helping others, and on creating hope for others.

 

He comes across in the interview as a very gentle and kind person as well, and extremely polite.  Humility comes across clearly as well.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp0Mx_unJ9s

 

 

 

 

 

This performance live In Tokyo is the most mesmerizing and physical performance I have ever seen from any artist - seriously

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iro_UHy7_XI

 

 

 

 

 

 

People have compared Prince guitarwise to Hendrix. I never knew how extraordinarily talented Prince was on guitar - until I saw this.

 

Had to watch it twice - completely stunning. The 8 minute mark in particular completely bowled me over.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0wAmsEQVn8

 

 

 

I play by ear myself, as he does, but certainly not to that level. I believe he played 15 instruments by ear. Even more interesting was the fact that he took entire sections of sound and rearranged them in combinations and ways that no one else had before. Really a genius.

 

Message 17 of 19
Anonymous
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Re: An Icon has passed

Watching this whole thing unfold has made me very sad. Prince was a humanitarian who anonymously helped the underprivileged and disenfranchised, and children especially. Now I see the circus of his (addicted) siblings, none of whom he has had contact with for years except once or twice, and none of whom seem to have jobs, grabbing at the money.

 

Prince would want that money to go to support the causes and people he cared to help, and worked to help during his entire life. Think of the amazing amount of good that 500 million dollars plus could do to really help people in the world. His inheritance could change the world in such a positive way. Smiley Happy

 

I am praying that somewhere, a trust will be found that will allow his money (and it is his money, they never earned it) to go to really help people. And if one can't be found, perhaps a creative attorney will take it upon himself to "create" one in the name of the greater good.

 

I wouldn't normally advocate the latter, but the thought of this money going to people whom he had almost no contact with instead of the causes he loved is making me ill.

Message 18 of 19
NichelleN
Established Contributor

Re: An Icon has passed

I've never clicked on this part of the forum before but here I am. I am a lifelong Prince fan. I went to my first Prince concert when I was 11 or 12 years old (1979) when he was an 'up and coming' artist. I saw him multiple times over the years. His music is the background of so many memories. I coincidentally ended up living just outside of Minneapolis and have been there for the past 18 years. Prince truly was Minneapolis.

 

There's really nothing I can say to sum up his talent or how much he will be missed.

More than enough credit.
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