RIP Prince: Music Legend Gone Too Soon at Age 57

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The thread discusses the passing of music legend Prince at the age of 57, reflecting on his impact on music and sharing personal memories and tributes. Participants express their sadness and share favorite songs and experiences related to Prince.

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Main Points Raised

  • Participants express shock and sadness over Prince's death, with several noting it feels like a significant loss for the music community.
  • Some share personal anecdotes about attending his concerts and meeting him, highlighting his approachable nature and talent.
  • There are mentions of specific songs and albums, with participants reminiscing about how Prince's music has been a part of their lives.
  • Concerns are raised about the inability to link to his music due to licensing issues, with some suggesting streaming services like Tidal as a way to access his work.
  • Several participants mention the emotional impact of listening to his songs in light of his passing, with specific references to songs like "Kiss" and "Purple Rain."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the sadness surrounding Prince's death and share a collective sense of loss, but there are no clear resolutions or consensus on specific aspects of his legacy or the implications of his passing.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions touch on the limitations of accessing Prince's music due to licensing restrictions, which may affect how fans can engage with his work following his death.

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Fans of Prince, music enthusiasts, and those interested in discussions about the impact of artists on culture and personal experiences related to music.

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Wow. That's a surprise.
 
OMG RIP :sorry:

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I've just woken up, opened Firefox on the desktop and saw on yahoo.co.nz "BREAKING: Music megastar Prince dies, aged 57". I'm like 'what is going on?!'
 
Oy. :cry:

This is really a sad year for music.
 
Yeah it is very sad, I got to see him in concert once and even worked security at one of his after parties and met him in person in Greensboro NC back in the 90's.

Music has taken a beating this year as far as loss goes.
 
Doves are crying. And for licensing reasons you cannot even link to his videos nor to his music.
 
Minnesota Public Radio is playing his music, all day: The Current
 
WWGD said:
Doves are crying. And for licensing reasons you cannot even link to his videos nor to his music.

I'll link to this:


I'll also add this:
little_red_corvette.png


That's my little red Corvette.
In requiem: Baby, you died much too fast.
 
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Ouch. This one really hurts.

Just last night I was out on a training walk/hike listening to music. The song playing on my favorite part of the trail: Kiss, by Prince. I thought I was alone out there and I was singing it out loud, and got caught by a couple of women who came around the corner unexpectedly :redface:

Ain't no particular sign I'm more compatible with
I just want your extra time and your
:kiss::kiss::kiss::kiss::kiss:
kiss
 
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WWGD said:
Doves are crying. And for licensing reasons you cannot even link to his videos nor to his music.
For 32.8 cents a day, you can listen to all of his albums: Tidal

Why You Can’t Listen to Prince’s Music...
...
Prince’s backing of Tidal was deliberate. For all the flak the service has gotten from potential subscribers, he supported its pledge to pay artists for their content. On the day of his death, it’s the only subscription streaming service on which fans can listen to his music.

I think I'll sign up. I've been listening to the feed from the Minnesota NPR station all day. So far, I've not had the desire to push the "skip" button.
I've only ever owned one of his albums, Purple Rain, and would probably enjoy listening to all of his albums.
 
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lisab said:
Ouch. This one really hurts.

Just last night I was out on a training walk/hike listening to music. The song playing on my favorite part of the trail: Kiss, by Prince. I thought I was alone out there and I was singing it out loud, and got caught by a couple of women who came around the corner unexpectedly :redface:

Ain't no particular sign I'm more compatible with
I just want your extra time and your
:kiss::kiss::kiss::kiss::kiss:
kiss

Someone posted that to Youtube today.
Watch quick!


Kiss​
 
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OmCheeto said:
Someone posted that to Youtube today.
Watch quick!


Kiss​

If it goes away... here's a fairly decent backup:


Wait for the passenger freestyle!
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I was 14 years old and my sister bough me and my brother tickets to see Prince in concert at the Greensboro Coliseum in 1984. I owned 1999 and the Purple rain album. And in 1998 I meet him and was posted as guard over his tour bus, I was somewhat disappointed that I didn't get to actually do security inside the nightclub hosting the after party. But one of my best friends and Captains got to be his personal body guard. He had rented the entire top floor of the club for the party and even opened the bottom part of the club to the public. I never realized how short he was till I was standing a few feet from him. Any way during the after party he threw roses to the crowd below, signed autographs and had security hand them out at the bottom of the staircase.

He was a class act and fan friendly performer.
 
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lisab said:
Ouch. This one really hurts.

Just last night I was out on a training walk/hike listening to music. The song playing on my favorite part of the trail: Kiss, by Prince. I thought I was alone out there and I was singing it out loud, and got caught by a couple of women who came around the corner unexpectedly :redface:

Ain't no particular sign I'm more compatible with
I just want your extra time and your
:kiss::kiss::kiss::kiss::kiss:
kiss
It happens.

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