I love this video! It reminds me of the early days of MTV when they showed Videos. The song and the video just remind me of simpler times.
Gosh these were the good old days. We used to go out to dance and this was “the song”. 2:25 was the part when the whole club would get down low then Bring It Up, Bring It Up, Bring It Up!!! Good Times. Good Memories.
I remember when I first saw these album covers of Prince. I remember picking these up at my aunt Pat’s house and staring at it, wondering who the hell is this guy. I was pretty young but I remember thinking this guy is a little freaky:) He had his hair pressed out and was wearing g-strings. On the back of one of these albums he’s butt naked riding a unicorn or something. But I got past all of that and got into the music and realized this guy was pretty talented. Prince has gone on to have a long, interesting career and has fans of all backgrounds from all over the world. And though we may not “really” know much about him and make think him a little odd at times, no one can deny that he is a gifted musician and has given us lots of hits over the years. Some of my favorites: I Could Never Take The Place of Your Man, Erotic City, When Doves Cry, It, Hot Thang, Lady Cab Driver and the Purple Rain soundtrack from beginning to end. Since Prince is not down with YouTube here are some Prince inspired tunes from some of his protegees.
It’s Hard to Love, There’s So Much to Hate
Praying for Time (George Michael)
Last night I went to see George Michael on his Atlanta stop of his 25 Live Tour. I’ve been so excited about this. I never got the opportunity to see him live during the Wham days or when he went solo. He did not disappoint last night. He came out to greet a very eager, energetic crowd. He performed in front of a huge screen that projected different images during the show. Some of the visual imagery was breathtaking especially during his performances of A Different Corner and Praying For Time (check him out on Youtube). He sat on the stage on a stool with just a mic and this huge screen. His voice as strong and clear as ever. My only complaint is I would like to have heard more of the hits from back in the day (the popish, soul stuff) vs. the newer material (more dance, club sound). But he was Amazing! He put on an almost 3 hr show and the crowd was still begging for more. He seemed truly humbled by all the love of his fans who have supported him over a 25 year career. He acknowledged that he realizes it has not been easy being a George Michael fan lately ( I smiled widely thinking of the ribbing I’ve taken from family and friends when I shared my excitement of the upcoming concert). But he was worth my dime. He was worth my time. Whether you like him or his style of music, you can’t deny the voice. You can’t deny the talent. I am still in love and a fan for life.
Dear George:
I wanted to drop you a note and tell you how much I’ve missed you. I mean, I am glad that there haven’t been any more bathroom incidents or photos of you with the crazy eyes in any of the gossip rags. But I hope you are well and from the early concert reviews, it seems you are sounding as good as ever! I’ve loved you since the days of Young Guns and Wake me up before you Go Go (even when my uncle told me we would never get married because you were gay. Sorry but I was in denial. It was like trying to tell a seven year old there is no Santa Claus). I thought you were the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen. I loved you with the frosted highlights and the unibrow and of course during the Faith years (even though I thought your *** was a little too flat to be shaking in the screen like that). I have always thought you were a phenomenal talent and still do. I remember sitting on the stairs back in the 80’s, crying with a friend because we didn’t get Wham concert tickets and you were playing just a couple of miles away at the Forum. My friends give me the side eye now when I tell this story now but I know they were fans too, even if they don’t like to admit it now. When my mother told me you were coming to town I jumped up and down on the bed and vowed I would not miss you this time and I’m not. I will be one of the few straight people in the crowd and just to let you know, I had to beg a few friends to go with me before I got one to agree and they had to be bribed but anyway…I’ll be there at Phillips Arena in a few weeks, not quite in the nosebleed seats but if you squint real hard you might see me. I’ll be jumping up and down, screaming your name…hell I might even faint. I will be wearing the old school Wham t-shirt, some tight jeans and screaming like it’s 1984.
Love Always,
Dn2erthgirl
P.S. A couple of song requests
Kissing a Fool, Praying for Time, A Different Corner
