https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/apr/19/nothing-compares-2-u-prince-original-sinead-o-connor-family-classic-released
insider9 said:https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/apr/19/nothing-compares-2-u-princ...
only version I have is of the original release but she also did a big band album which is really good tooinsider9 said:Which version of "Nothing Compares 2 U" do you prefer?
I never was a big fan of his to be honest and do not own anything of his but I have listened to the songs you have mentioned beforeinsider9 said:How about "When Doves Cry" or "Purple Rain" or "Kiss"
I like Sinead O’ Conner I have 5 of her album’s you want to listen to the album called ( Am I not your girl ) cover songs from big band orchestra and the quality of the album is pretty good on cd tooDougK said:Incredible visionary talent the likes of which I doubt we will ever see or hear again. With the exception of BS I defy anyone to not admire the guy, he recorded so many brilliant memorable tracks.
When it comes down to the individual tracks I like what Prince did with it but one-hit wonder Sinead's cover version is better in my humble opinion; who can forget that incredible video of hers when it was released.... have you seen what she looks like now!... OMG!
Blacksabbath25 said:I like Sinead O’ Conner I have 5 of her album’s you want to listen to the album called ( Am I not your girl ) cover songs from big band orchestra and the quality of the album is pretty good on cd too
insider9 said:How amazing song are we talking about if 2 years after Prince's passing we get this gem. Sinead's version is a classic but this recording is so much more complex altogether musically, melodically, emotionally. I also love the fact it isn't too polished.
To have two excellent versions and so different is only a testament to how incredible song writer he was. And posthumous release of what could surpass "Purple Rain" as his biggest hit. Wow, just wow!
DougK said:insider9 said:How amazing song are we talking about if 2 years after Prince's passing we get this gem. Sinead's version is a classic but this recording is so much more complex altogether musically, melodically, emotionally. I also love the fact it isn't too polished.
To have two excellent versions and so different is only a testament to how incredible song writer he was. And posthumous release of what could surpass "Purple Rain" as his biggest hit. Wow, just wow!
Easy tiger *biggrin* the track is very Prince but to my ears it does not surpass some of his excellent pop masterpieces. Incredibly gifted man gone too soon, but what an iconic back catalogue he has left us.
As for the song itself, this has been released before as I've got it on his Hits & B Sides triple album, however, this demo version is a totally different recording and easily surpasses the one on the album.
Thanks for the thread, Insider, this is more my kinda music *good*
FunkyMonkey said:The video was interesting. Reminds us of his genius, of which we will never see again.