Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part III of a three part pancocojams series on the African American vernacular meanings of the word "cool".
Part III provides information about Prince and showcases the song "Cool" as performed by Prince, the composer of that song. Selected comments from two YouTube videos of Prince's performances of that song are also included in this post. Click Part II for the lyrics for this song.
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/03/how-vernacular-meaning-of-cool-changed.html for Part I of this series. Part I provides some historical information about the changing vernacular meanings of the word "cool" in the United States.
Click for Part II of this series. Part II provides information about The Time (also known as Morris Day and the Time and The Original 7ven) and the song "Cool". This post also showcases five YouTube examples of the song "Cool" as performed by The Time. That song's lyrics are also included in this post along with selected comments from those discussion threads. Particular attention is given to those comments that include the superlative meaning for the word "cool" or include more contemporary African American originated vernacular words with that same or very similar meaning.
The content of this post is presented for linguistic, historical, folkloric, and cultural purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Prince for his musical legacy. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publishers of these examples on YouTube.
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INFORMATION ABOUT PRINCE
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician)
'Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, philanthropist, dancer and record producer. He was a musical innovator who was known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and wide vocal range. His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time.[2] He won seven Grammy Awards,[3] an American Music Award,[4] a Golden Globe Award,[5] and an Academy Award for the film Purple Rain.[6] He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, his first year of eligibility.[7] Rolling Stone ranked Prince at number 27 on its list of 100 Greatest Artists, "the most influential artists of the rock & roll era".[8]"...
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Click the link for Part II of this series given above for information about the 1981 song "Cool" that was written, produced, and partly performed by Prince.
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SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Example #1: Exclusive Video: Prince's Welcome 2 America Tour
Live Nation, Uploaded on Nov 23, 2011
...Prince performing in Charlotte, NC during his Welcome 2 America tour!
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Songs performed: "Cool" and "Let's Work"
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Example #2: Prince Crazy2Cool
JΓ©rΓ©my Caby, Published on Apr 27, 2016
live zenith Paris juin 2014 2nd show
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PANCOCOJAMS EDITOR'S COMMENTS
Based on my direct experiences and my informal research, the vernacular word "cool" has changed among African Americans and perhaps among other Americans, and others from the meaning "self-possessed, "calm", "unruffled", "laid back" to being "great", "hip", "awesome", to a term that means that something that is/was said or done is [or someone is] "alright, "okay", "acceptable".
I also think that when African Americans changed the vernacular usage/meaning of the word "cool" (and other vernacular words that we created) when that word is appropriated by White Americans. That word is then replaced by another (or other) vernacular terms and only used by African Americans to evoke, represent, and/or pay homage to those artists and those "old school" times (such as in YouTube video discussion threads about The Time's and Prince's song "Cool".)
My position is that African Americans [and perhaps also other Americans] no longer routinely use the vernacular word "cool" as a superlative. I think that since at least the beginning 2000s, if not earlier, African Americans replaced the vernacular word "cool" (meaning "great", "hip", "awesome") and some other similarly defined African American originated superlative words/phrases such as "bad", "hip", and "hot" with "He [or it] is the sh&t" (usually with that word's full spelling) and such vernacular terms has "It [or he] is fire [fiyah]", "He [or it] is sick", and "He's a beast".
With regard to what I think is the largely retired use of the vernacular word "cool" as a superlative among African Americans, after reading a number of YouTube discussion threads of the Time's and Prince's performances of the song "Cool", it seems that African Americans ad others used/use certain adverbs with the vernacular word "cool" and not others (for instance, "real" and not "really").
I plan to publish other pancocojams posts that showcase African American music examples of the vernacular word "cool". Those posts will be identified by clicking the "vernacular use of the word cool" tag below.
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM DISCUSSION THREADS FOR PRINCE'S PERFORMANCE OF "COOL"
Here are selected comments that include the vernacular use of "cool" from the discussion threads for these five featured YouTube examples. Additional comments are also quoted that include African American originated vernacular terms with the same meanings from the 1980s (or earlier) as well as more contemporary African American vernacular terms that have the same superlative meaning as the word "cool".
I'm particularly interested in the use of adverbs as qualifiers of the vernacular word "cool" (and other African American originated vernacular words).
These comments are given in relative chronological order with the oldest comments given first except for replies. They are numbered for referencing purposes only.
Note that I only use partial spelling of profanity on this pancocojams blog to help ensure that its content is accessible in schools and other public institutions. The amended spelling for profanity [even if the intended meaning is complimentary] is noted by an asterisk.
Disclaimer: I don't mean to imply that all the YouTube commenters who are quoted in this post are African Americans. However, based on the photographs of the commenters a large number of these commenters are Black.
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF49nZ1ydJg
(given above as Showcase Video #1)
2013
1. Hiesenberg Walt
"probably the coolest man alive.... coming from a guy straight as an arrow"
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2. Trish Hellrazor
"Good Lawd he's just COOL!!!!"
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3. harpreet singh
"Lot of Morris e Day in there!!
"wait a minute.."
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4. jazzy1ification
"But still, it's prince's song, da Boss, tight as hell"
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5. ahulin49
"That bass run at 3:25 was sick.."
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6. saberyvonne1
"Prince is HOTTTT!"
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7. Simply1Tracie
"I ❤️ you Prince!!! You're so damn hott!"
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8. ronninb1up
"Prince is by far the Smartest Music Artists of the 70's 80's 90's 2000's, Why ? What So we know about him ? NOTHING, ALL WE DO IN NOW IS ONSTAGE HE IS A BEAST. ...AFTER THAT NOTHING AT, I ADMIRE GOD THIS MAN AS A MUSITION IS A Genuine ARTIST....."
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"Beast" is a high compliment perhaps because a person so named has the power to easily vanquish mere humans.
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9. Ali Sinclair
"Prince is the coolest futhermucker on the planet - always has been and always will be"
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10. xplanet2112
"This is him showing it like it should be! Not too sure about this rock tip he's on, don't get me wrong it's cool n all but this is the Prince I wanna see!! Two classic funky old school Prince tunes played live, sheeeeet, It don't get much better than that!"
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In this comment "cool" means "It's alright"; "It's okay". I think this vernacular meaning for "cool" is used by African Americans nowadays more than its superlative meaning.
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2014
11. ArtnMusicLady
"PRINCE is 4EVER Supa CooL! I LOVE U PRINCE! A musical GENIUS indeed"
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12. Tony Williams
"Prince is the baddest musician on the planet!!"
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13. Shae Rosemary
"he's just COOL....Aint nobody better..."
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14. Alicia White
"2 Funky!!!"
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15. Ray Baby
"Ccccccccccccccc Ooooooooooo Llllllll!"
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16. leav4g
"Prince getting down. One of the persons on my bucket list to go see live. Always bad."
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17. Xi Zui
"So mighty fine."
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18. martha jane
"His bass player is off the HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOk."
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2015
19. Andzia Zach
"This is the coolest video I've seen in my entire life. I'll be watching it on loop eating my last supper!"
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20. Tisha King
"Why would anyone thumbs down this?!?! I know everyone has their own opinion, but this is off the chain!!! Prince is STILL amazing!!!"
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21. Pedat The Circumspect IBMOR
"Well it IS Prince, ya know? What can you say? The lady thumping the bass is hella tight on that mug...Ida Nielsen..cute as hell too!
You see Matt Fink still on the keyboards, huh? Now that cat IS old! And of course, I remember the drummer John Blackwell. He's been Prince's concert drummer for ages. I first saw him at Prince's Lovesexy tour in Columbus, Ohio and he beat the hella outta them drums, and never left the pocket."
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Another commenter corrected this comment by writing that the keyboardist was Renato Neto.
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22. Will Dixon
"the coldest Kat in the industry PERIOD."
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23. mike1who1
"Cool Morris Day and the Time.. Dand that female bass player ripping it up. These young ppl need to get schooled.. Also, I can see some of James Brown in his moves."
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24. blueangeloftheseas
"hONEY, BABY CAN'T YOU SEE......AIN'T NOBODY BAD LIKE ME"
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2016
25. Boss LadyLaLa1
"Aint nobody bad like PRINCE!!! So cool."
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It just occurred to me that the word "so" in "so cool", "so fine", "so funky" etc is probably a clip of "so very".
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26. Rob Orton
"Way to cool for this planet, Prince RIP and thank you ."
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27. Flick Flick1
"Has anyone cooler ever walked the earth? I don't think so."
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28. cheezeburger100
"Baddd man..Baddd to tha Bone..Rest easy my sweet Prince!!"
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29. Toni Peterson
"Prince directeΔ,wrote and invented Time he is the Boss,King they did what he said"
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30. Brenda Spillane
"This makes me happy every time I hear it! Coz there ain't nobody bad like me! C.O.O.L Do you know why? Coz your Cool! PRINCE the Funkmaster! King of the Funk!"
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31. longlivethe80s
"+Toni Peterson You may be right, but The Time are badasses and The Revolution was upstaged consistently by them."
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32. Norlee Garcia
Prince is one smoking hot Cool brother. Luv u man where ever you're at. Peace be with you.
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33. Cartoon Mikeez1
"What a life this man had. Not many are lucky enough to. But Prince was certainly one of em. Awesome kickass pop and rock ballads. Master of electric guitar. Outstanding vocal range. Lover of women. Man he only ever had the hottest females by his side throughout his life. And I mean the women he dated were not the normal women of our planet. The guy was just magic-like. R.I.P Prince."
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34. Natalie Abernathy
"As a Saginaw Mi DJ Called Him His Royal Badness! He loved the name so much he trademark the name! RIP! Just can't stop CRYING!"
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35. B B
"I see your comments and what more superlatives could you add to describe the depths of this man. He was absolutely stunning cheeky exacting playful sexy as heck and he showed us his true inner beauty in every recording. This concert piece is an absolute favourite must've seen this 20 times it's fabulous. You hear about Elvis who I love stumbling through his concerts before his end at 42. Prince was about 50 here right? And he was rocking like a 20 year old. The loss is epic and palpable. Blessings and comfort to those who were truly close to him."
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36. Archie Jackson
"James brown, sly stone Marvin gaye, Jimmy hendrix ,Carlos santana and Erie isley all wrapped up in 1 bad ass .package.."
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37. Barry Wolk
"I saw Prince do this number (that he wrote for Morris Day and the Time decades ago) at Madison Square Garden in NYC in December of 2010 and I can assure you that it was the biggest, greatest, bestest party... EVER!!
Look at the way this cat moves!!"
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38. von list
"This my friends is (1 of) the BEST GREATEST FANTASTIC'est (if thats not a word, it is now) shows he did. He is SMOKING baby!!! "can I get a witness"? maybe a Jehovah Witness...π"
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This is an inside joke as Prince was a Jehovah Witness.
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39. BA Brinson
"Anyone know the name of the Bass Player and Miss cool lady on (Organ) not sure what to call it? thanks"
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40. Julia Thaxton Drumz
"Ida Nielsen on bass and Cassandra O'Neal on organ/piano."
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41. Toni Peterson
"this is too good Prince just cool"
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2017
42. joangreg
"I was ill in bed last weekend with really bad viral infection....I have ALWAYS adored the man......his music,....stage presence.....and was honoured to see him perform..... this set just lifted me...from feeling down in the dumps..miserable....boy could he move and couldn't stop playing it for days....Yeah he was SUPERCOOL....RIP beautiful man.....miss you always...."
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43. Melissa Wilson
"He is so cool big time!!!"
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From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq_N5TKOwIg&t=631s [given as Showcase Video #2 above]
2016
2. Nongoma Ndlovu
"this man was toooo fly for life!"
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2. SheisAware Now, 2017
"Nongoma Ndlovu, Absolutely right!"
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3.Orange Haze
"It would be a sin to not release this FULL show on a dvd/bluray! Prince with 3rd Eye Girl absolutely smoked! Can't believe we lost him at the pinnacle of his career"
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4. Don Funk
"Prince live is the Music! - crazy take me with u with a rasberry beret, u got the look just 2 cool"
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5. Vicki Coleman
"BAD ASS!π☔️πΈ"
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6. Mary Coleman
"Church πππππππππ"
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"Church" here is probably the same thing as saying "Amen!" to indicate that you wholeheartedly agree with what was said.
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7. Howard Be
"Absolutely f&&king* crazy cool performance. O PRICE why the f&&k* did you took this medicine ;( Solo guitar in U got the look is extremely cool ... U were the best in Ur kind!"
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As a reminder, these words were fully spelled out in this comment.
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2017
8. Juge44
"Brilliant!! Love the way he's so cool at the start when the curtain drops!"
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9. Heil Hydra
"Prince wasn't low energy like Jeb Bush! He was HIGH ENERGY"
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Jeb Bush, former governor of the Florida, who Donald Trump accused of being bland and having low energy.
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10. Heil Hydra
"Prince was HIGH ENERGY"
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There were no comments in this discussion thread that indicated that Prince's performance in that concert or Prince himself was low energy. My guess is that the commenter was using the old (outdated and retired meaning for the word "cool": "calm", "emotionally tightly controlled", "laid-back", etc.
A lot of commenters in the first discussion thread wrote that Prince himself and his concert performances were electrifying, and heated up the atmostphere. This is the opposite meaning of the word "cool" as it was used for "cool jazz" and "Keep your cool", and "Cool out".
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Sunday, March 26, 2017
Cool Comments From YouTube Discussion Threads For The Time's 1981 Song "Cool"
Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part II of a three part pancocojams series on the African American vernacular meanings of the word "cool".
This post provides information about The Time (also known as Morris Day and the Time and The Original 7ven) and the song "Cool". This post also showcases five YouTube examples of the song "Cool" as performed by The Time. That song's lyrics are also included in this post along with selected comments from those discussion threads. Particular attention is given to those comments that include the superlative meaning for the word "cool" or include more contemporary African American originated vernacular words with that same or very similar meaning.
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/03/how-vernacular-meaning-of-cool-changed.html for Part I of this series. Part I provides some historical information about the changing vernacular meanings of the word "cool" in the United States.
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/03/cool-comments-from-two-youtube.html for Part III of this series. Part III showcases the song "Cool" as performed by Prince, the composer of that song. Selected comments from YouTube videos of Prince's performances of that song are also included in that post.
The content of this post is presented for linguistic, historical, folkloric, and cultural purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to The Time's for their musical legacy. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publishers of these examples on YouTube.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TIME (BAND)
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Time_(band)
"The Time, also known as Morris Day and the Time and The Original 7ven, is an American musical group that was formed in Minneapolis in 1981. Their work has been a part of the formation of the Minneapolis sound, featuring a mix of soul music and dance music with funk, rock n roll, and more. Led by singer-songwriter Morris Day, the band members are close Prince associates, and are arguably the most successful artists who have worked with him, achieving particular popularity with R&B fans with tracks such as "Jerk Out" and "Jungle Love". Band members Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are also long-time collaborators with Janet Jackson, producing all of her most successful albums."...
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TIME'S SONG "COOL"
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_(The_Time_song)
"Cool" is a song by The Time, released as the second single from their eponymous debut album. Like most of the album, the song was recorded in Prince's home studio in April 1981, and was produced, arranged, and performed by Prince with Morris Day later adding his lead vocals. The song was co-written with Revolution guitarist Dez Dickerson and contains background vocals by keyboardist Lisa Coleman, however both were uncredited...
"Cool" was only issued as a 7" single with an edit of the song and a continuation as the B-side. The full version was only released on the album and on a promo release. One of The Time's more popular numbers, "Cool" is a staple in concert and a live version of the song recorded at the House of Blues in 1998 was included on Morris Day's 2004 album, It's About Time.
Single by The Time
from the album The Time
Released: 1981
Genre: Funk, pop
Writer(s): Prince (as Jamie Starr)
Producer(s): Prince (The Starr ★ Company)"
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LYRICS: COOL
(Prince Rogers Nelson, Dez Dickerson)
I got a penthouse in Manhattan
Two more in Malibu
I bought a '87's Cadillac Seville, girl
I got a Mazarati too
I wear diamonds on my fingers
I got a couple on my toes
I wear the finest perfume money can buy
It keeps me smellin' like a rose
If you wonder how I do it
There's just one simple rule
I'm just cool, oh, oh, honey
Baby, can't you see?
Girl, I'm so cool
Ain't nobody bad like me?
COOL
What's that spell? COOL
I might dine in San Francisco
Dance all night in Rome
I go any freakin' place I want to
And my Lear jet brings me home
I got ladies by the dozens
I got money by the ton
Just ain't nobody better
Heaven knows that I'm the one
And it's all because of something
That I didn't learn in school
I'm just cool, cool, cool, cool
Honey, baby, can't you see?
Girl, I'm so cool, cool, cool, cool
Ain't nobody bad like me?
Sing it, baby, COOL
What's that spell? COOL
That spells cool
Cool, cool, cool, cool
Cool, cool, cool, cool
What time is it? Cool
Listen baby, it takes a lot of lovin'
And a little money to be a friend of mine
But baby, if you know how to shake that thing
I'll try to squeeze a little time
'Cause I make love, love every mornin'
To who's ever by my side
'Cause you might say that I'm a nymphomaniac
But it keeps me satisfied
When I look into the mirror
It just tells me something I already know
I'm so cool, cool, cool, cool
Honey, baby, can't you see?
Girl, I'm so cool, cool, cool, cool
Ain't nobody bad like me?
Sing it, COOL
What's that spell? COOL
What time is it? Four
Well, I'm so cool, cool
Girl, I'm so cool
Band
COOL, COOL, cool, that's right
I'm cooler than Santa Claus, baby
Oh, um hum, ain't nobody bad like me
Somebody pinch me, I must be dreamin'
I know that's right
'Cause there ain't nobody bad like me
What time is it?
Is it time to get my hair done yet?
I said, what time is it?
Time to just walk and shake my head
I'm cool till I'm dead
Enough has been said, come on baby
Let's go to bed
Everybody, walk, shake my head
Cool till I'm dead
Enough has been said, let's go to bed
When I look into the mirror
It just tells me something I already know
I'm so cool, there ain't nobody bad like me?
I'm so cool, I said, ain't nobody bad like me?
All together now, COOL
What's that spell? COOL
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Yes, no, why? Cool
Yes, no, why? Cool
Yes, no, why? Cool
Oh, I'm so cool
Source: added to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUUerzO5W8A by Earl Robinson, 2016
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SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Example #1: Morris Day & The Time - Cool - 01/30/82 - Capitol Theatre (OFFICIAL)
Music Vault, Published on Jul 8, 2014
Morris Day & The Time - Cool
Recorded Live: 1/30/1982 - Capitol Theatre (Passaic, NJ)
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Example #2: The Time - Cool parts I and II
Gene Splicer, Published on Jan 24, 2015
Morris day and the motha f&&kin* time!
Vinyl 45 recording
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*The phrase "motha f&&kin" [usually fully spelled out] is a superlative that is often used for The Time band.
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Example #3: The Time - Cool & Get It Up
beatnic, Published on Jun 20, 2015
Cool + Get it up
+ Zoom - Saturday Saturday Night
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Example #4: Cool - Morris Day & The Time
Chris Bazos, Published on Aug 4, 2016
Released 1981
Format 7" single
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Example #5: The Time - Cool (1981)
BeyeZee, Published on Sep 18, 2016
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This video's summary statement is from the Wikipedia page for the Time [Cool] which is excerpted above.
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PANCOCOJAMS EDITOR'S COMMENTS
Based on my direct experiences and my informal research, the vernacular word "cool" has changed among African Americans and perhaps among other Americans, and others from the meaning "self-possessed, "calm", "unruffled", "laid back" to being "great", "hip", "awesome", to a term that means that something that is/was said or done is [or someone is] "alright, "okay", "acceptable".
I also think that when African Americans changed the vernacular usage/meaning of the word "cool" (and other vernacular words that we created) when that word is appropriated by White Americans. That word is then replaced by another (or other) vernacular terms and only used by African Americans to evoke, represent, and/or pay homage to those artists and those "old school" times (such as in YouTube video discussion threads about The Time's and Prince's song "Cool".)
My position is that African Americans [and perhaps also other Americans] no longer routinely use the vernacular word "cool" as a superlative. I think that since at least the beginning 2000s, if not earlier, African Americans replaced the vernacular word "cool" (meaning "great", "hip", "awesome") and some other similarly defined African American originated superlative words/phrases such as "bad", "hip", and "hot" with "He [or it] is the sh&t" (usually with that word's full spelling) and such vernacular terms has "It [or he] is fire [fiyah]", "He [or it] is sick", and "He's a beast".
With regard to what I think is the largely retired use of the vernacular word "cool" as a superlative among African Americans, after reading a number of YouTube discussion threads of the Time's and Prince's performances of the song "Cool", it seems that African Americans ad others used/use certain adverbs with the vernacular word "cool" and not others (for instance, "real" and not "really").
I plan to publish other pancocojams posts that showcase African American music examples of the vernacular word "cool". Those posts will be identified by clicking the "vernacular use of the word cool" tag below.
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM DISCUSSION THREADS FOR THE TIME'S PERFORMANCE OF "COOL"
Here are selected comments that include the vernacular use of "cool" from the discussion threads for these five featured YouTube examples. Additional comments are also quoted that include more contemporary African American vernacular terms that have the same superlative meaning as the word "cool".
These comments are given in relative chronological order with the oldest comments given first except for replies. They are numbered for referencing purposes only.
Note that I only use partial spelling of profanity on this pancocojams blog to help ensure that its content is accessible in schools and other public institutions. The amended spelling for profanity [even if the intended meaning is complimentary] is noted by an asterisk.
Disclaimer: I don't mean to imply that all the YouTube commenters who are quoted in this post are African Americans. However, based on the photographs of the commenters a large number of these commenters are Black.
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1f7YMIozwI
(given above as Showcase Video #1)
2014
1.Winning Lane
"Just 2KOOL"
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"Just too cool"
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Michael Alexander
"Morris was too cool back in the day! LOL"
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mdmten
"Morris is always clean!!! felt good to see brothers clean to the T"
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2016
Dean Hutchins
"Wow... a clip of the original band members playing the full, extended version live. NOW THAT'S COOL!!!! LOL"
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From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUUerzO5W8A
[given as Showcase Video #2 above]
2015
1. Leann Buggs
"Old school classic. Still the sh&t!*"
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2. Apollo Mercury
"This song is so badass !"
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3. Shedon Chambliss
"he was dam sure cool"
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I think this comment is in reference to Prince.
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2016
4. first40 joe
"the best part of the song is left out! near the end there's a call and response....band? yeah. anyone hot? no. you know why? why. because we're cool."
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5. Mario York
"dope joint......that groove, tho. lol!!"
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"dope joint" = very good song
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6. Kurtis Gardner
"damn, those were the days'; I thought that THE TIME was the 6 coolest dressed brothers' that I've ever seen in my life!! Their sound was incredible!!!"
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7. Newpower Generation
"Cool! Prince Put this song together for a new band he put together called the Time. His former drummer became the lead star to The Time. The music and the backround vocals are from Prince. I was in GRADE SCHOOL when this song hit. I think I was in 9th grade. I would have song this too you and showed off as if I was the sh&t*. LMFAO!!!! I would have."
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"Cool!" in the beginning of that sentence probably means "That was cool." or "This is cool".
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2016
8. kevin jones
"this song fits his description he is definitely cool"
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9. Chan Harper
"23 are uncool."
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This comment refers to the number of people who gave a thumbs down to this video.
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From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_esr6Vh148
[Given as Video Example #3]
2015
1. TBC1109
"its pretty cool to hear voice of PRINCE and dont see him ( guess i gotta go to dr)"
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2016
2. Post Toastee
"Bit&hing set. Would've been a little better if they'd just played it live. We all know they were one of the baddest live acts."
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From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXyB59W5g5E
[given as Video Example #4 above]
2017
Sharon Zamarka
"Worked with a cute lil blonde blue eyed boy-he had to go up in the boiling hot attic-called up to him; "hey is it hot up there? " and that funny kid said."no"why" cause I'm cool". Will love this song forever!!!✌π"
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Ken Jeter
"I drink kool aid ,not haterade.Morris Day,the king of π"cool"......DA 903 king approved this message."
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From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuSKqhfeknc
[given as Video Example #5 above]
2016
1. King T Yomama
"Great band and great song. The video.....not real cool."
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2. Vaughn Baskin
"Now that's The Time's 1st ever music video, can you dig that my Cooley Cool Cool cats?"
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3. John Omar Larnell Adams
"Funny, funky and a cool video."
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2017
4. JERRY HAMILTON
"This cut bang!"
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"cut" = song (record track); "bang" = is great/ is the bomb
The vernacular word "bang" may have originated in Britain and not with African Americans.
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2. wendileona
"Just to sCOOL ya'lls, The Time... was Prince's alter ego band right. Okay, cool. However, this band represents Black American youth establishing a path of success and confidence and success, up from the bootstraps determination. You can hear it in songs like 1983's '"Onedayi'mgonnabesomebody" and other songs like 'Donald Trump Black Version' where they're 'truth thinking' themselves out of poverty and becoming super working, good loving' papa, long striding, a real providing, money making, clothes off takin' GOOD MAN!! (if you don't get that Prince reference, you's not a real Prince fan!) Oh yeah! COOL! Now you know what Time it is! .::Modernaire"
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"Scool" = teach; share information
Okay, cool = okay, [that's] cool [I think this use of "cool" may meanss "That's all good"; "That's alright" instead of "That's great."
"Oh yeah! COOL!" = I think this means "That's great!"
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This is Part II of a three part pancocojams series on the African American vernacular meanings of the word "cool".
This post provides information about The Time (also known as Morris Day and the Time and The Original 7ven) and the song "Cool". This post also showcases five YouTube examples of the song "Cool" as performed by The Time. That song's lyrics are also included in this post along with selected comments from those discussion threads. Particular attention is given to those comments that include the superlative meaning for the word "cool" or include more contemporary African American originated vernacular words with that same or very similar meaning.
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/03/how-vernacular-meaning-of-cool-changed.html for Part I of this series. Part I provides some historical information about the changing vernacular meanings of the word "cool" in the United States.
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/03/cool-comments-from-two-youtube.html for Part III of this series. Part III showcases the song "Cool" as performed by Prince, the composer of that song. Selected comments from YouTube videos of Prince's performances of that song are also included in that post.
The content of this post is presented for linguistic, historical, folkloric, and cultural purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to The Time's for their musical legacy. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publishers of these examples on YouTube.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TIME (BAND)
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Time_(band)
"The Time, also known as Morris Day and the Time and The Original 7ven, is an American musical group that was formed in Minneapolis in 1981. Their work has been a part of the formation of the Minneapolis sound, featuring a mix of soul music and dance music with funk, rock n roll, and more. Led by singer-songwriter Morris Day, the band members are close Prince associates, and are arguably the most successful artists who have worked with him, achieving particular popularity with R&B fans with tracks such as "Jerk Out" and "Jungle Love". Band members Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are also long-time collaborators with Janet Jackson, producing all of her most successful albums."...
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE TIME'S SONG "COOL"
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_(The_Time_song)
"Cool" is a song by The Time, released as the second single from their eponymous debut album. Like most of the album, the song was recorded in Prince's home studio in April 1981, and was produced, arranged, and performed by Prince with Morris Day later adding his lead vocals. The song was co-written with Revolution guitarist Dez Dickerson and contains background vocals by keyboardist Lisa Coleman, however both were uncredited...
"Cool" was only issued as a 7" single with an edit of the song and a continuation as the B-side. The full version was only released on the album and on a promo release. One of The Time's more popular numbers, "Cool" is a staple in concert and a live version of the song recorded at the House of Blues in 1998 was included on Morris Day's 2004 album, It's About Time.
Single by The Time
from the album The Time
Released: 1981
Genre: Funk, pop
Writer(s): Prince (as Jamie Starr)
Producer(s): Prince (The Starr ★ Company)"
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LYRICS: COOL
(Prince Rogers Nelson, Dez Dickerson)
I got a penthouse in Manhattan
Two more in Malibu
I bought a '87's Cadillac Seville, girl
I got a Mazarati too
I wear diamonds on my fingers
I got a couple on my toes
I wear the finest perfume money can buy
It keeps me smellin' like a rose
If you wonder how I do it
There's just one simple rule
I'm just cool, oh, oh, honey
Baby, can't you see?
Girl, I'm so cool
Ain't nobody bad like me?
COOL
What's that spell? COOL
I might dine in San Francisco
Dance all night in Rome
I go any freakin' place I want to
And my Lear jet brings me home
I got ladies by the dozens
I got money by the ton
Just ain't nobody better
Heaven knows that I'm the one
And it's all because of something
That I didn't learn in school
I'm just cool, cool, cool, cool
Honey, baby, can't you see?
Girl, I'm so cool, cool, cool, cool
Ain't nobody bad like me?
Sing it, baby, COOL
What's that spell? COOL
That spells cool
Cool, cool, cool, cool
Cool, cool, cool, cool
What time is it? Cool
Listen baby, it takes a lot of lovin'
And a little money to be a friend of mine
But baby, if you know how to shake that thing
I'll try to squeeze a little time
'Cause I make love, love every mornin'
To who's ever by my side
'Cause you might say that I'm a nymphomaniac
But it keeps me satisfied
When I look into the mirror
It just tells me something I already know
I'm so cool, cool, cool, cool
Honey, baby, can't you see?
Girl, I'm so cool, cool, cool, cool
Ain't nobody bad like me?
Sing it, COOL
What's that spell? COOL
What time is it? Four
Well, I'm so cool, cool
Girl, I'm so cool
Band
COOL, COOL, cool, that's right
I'm cooler than Santa Claus, baby
Oh, um hum, ain't nobody bad like me
Somebody pinch me, I must be dreamin'
I know that's right
'Cause there ain't nobody bad like me
What time is it?
Is it time to get my hair done yet?
I said, what time is it?
Time to just walk and shake my head
I'm cool till I'm dead
Enough has been said, come on baby
Let's go to bed
Everybody, walk, shake my head
Cool till I'm dead
Enough has been said, let's go to bed
When I look into the mirror
It just tells me something I already know
I'm so cool, there ain't nobody bad like me?
I'm so cool, I said, ain't nobody bad like me?
All together now, COOL
What's that spell? COOL
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Band? Yes
Anybody hot? No
You know why? Why?
'Cause we're cool, cool
Yes, no, why? Cool
Yes, no, why? Cool
Yes, no, why? Cool
Oh, I'm so cool
Source: added to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUUerzO5W8A by Earl Robinson, 2016
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SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Example #1: Morris Day & The Time - Cool - 01/30/82 - Capitol Theatre (OFFICIAL)
Music Vault, Published on Jul 8, 2014
Morris Day & The Time - Cool
Recorded Live: 1/30/1982 - Capitol Theatre (Passaic, NJ)
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Example #2: The Time - Cool parts I and II
Gene Splicer, Published on Jan 24, 2015
Morris day and the motha f&&kin* time!
Vinyl 45 recording
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*The phrase "motha f&&kin" [usually fully spelled out] is a superlative that is often used for The Time band.
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Example #3: The Time - Cool & Get It Up
beatnic, Published on Jun 20, 2015
Cool + Get it up
+ Zoom - Saturday Saturday Night
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Example #4: Cool - Morris Day & The Time
Chris Bazos, Published on Aug 4, 2016
Released 1981
Format 7" single
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Example #5: The Time - Cool (1981)
BeyeZee, Published on Sep 18, 2016
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This video's summary statement is from the Wikipedia page for the Time [Cool] which is excerpted above.
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PANCOCOJAMS EDITOR'S COMMENTS
Based on my direct experiences and my informal research, the vernacular word "cool" has changed among African Americans and perhaps among other Americans, and others from the meaning "self-possessed, "calm", "unruffled", "laid back" to being "great", "hip", "awesome", to a term that means that something that is/was said or done is [or someone is] "alright, "okay", "acceptable".
I also think that when African Americans changed the vernacular usage/meaning of the word "cool" (and other vernacular words that we created) when that word is appropriated by White Americans. That word is then replaced by another (or other) vernacular terms and only used by African Americans to evoke, represent, and/or pay homage to those artists and those "old school" times (such as in YouTube video discussion threads about The Time's and Prince's song "Cool".)
My position is that African Americans [and perhaps also other Americans] no longer routinely use the vernacular word "cool" as a superlative. I think that since at least the beginning 2000s, if not earlier, African Americans replaced the vernacular word "cool" (meaning "great", "hip", "awesome") and some other similarly defined African American originated superlative words/phrases such as "bad", "hip", and "hot" with "He [or it] is the sh&t" (usually with that word's full spelling) and such vernacular terms has "It [or he] is fire [fiyah]", "He [or it] is sick", and "He's a beast".
With regard to what I think is the largely retired use of the vernacular word "cool" as a superlative among African Americans, after reading a number of YouTube discussion threads of the Time's and Prince's performances of the song "Cool", it seems that African Americans ad others used/use certain adverbs with the vernacular word "cool" and not others (for instance, "real" and not "really").
I plan to publish other pancocojams posts that showcase African American music examples of the vernacular word "cool". Those posts will be identified by clicking the "vernacular use of the word cool" tag below.
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM DISCUSSION THREADS FOR THE TIME'S PERFORMANCE OF "COOL"
Here are selected comments that include the vernacular use of "cool" from the discussion threads for these five featured YouTube examples. Additional comments are also quoted that include more contemporary African American vernacular terms that have the same superlative meaning as the word "cool".
These comments are given in relative chronological order with the oldest comments given first except for replies. They are numbered for referencing purposes only.
Note that I only use partial spelling of profanity on this pancocojams blog to help ensure that its content is accessible in schools and other public institutions. The amended spelling for profanity [even if the intended meaning is complimentary] is noted by an asterisk.
Disclaimer: I don't mean to imply that all the YouTube commenters who are quoted in this post are African Americans. However, based on the photographs of the commenters a large number of these commenters are Black.
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1f7YMIozwI
(given above as Showcase Video #1)
2014
1.Winning Lane
"Just 2KOOL"
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"Just too cool"
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Michael Alexander
"Morris was too cool back in the day! LOL"
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mdmten
"Morris is always clean!!! felt good to see brothers clean to the T"
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2016
Dean Hutchins
"Wow... a clip of the original band members playing the full, extended version live. NOW THAT'S COOL!!!! LOL"
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From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUUerzO5W8A
[given as Showcase Video #2 above]
2015
1. Leann Buggs
"Old school classic. Still the sh&t!*"
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2. Apollo Mercury
"This song is so badass !"
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3. Shedon Chambliss
"he was dam sure cool"
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I think this comment is in reference to Prince.
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2016
4. first40 joe
"the best part of the song is left out! near the end there's a call and response....band? yeah. anyone hot? no. you know why? why. because we're cool."
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5. Mario York
"dope joint......that groove, tho. lol!!"
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"dope joint" = very good song
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6. Kurtis Gardner
"damn, those were the days'; I thought that THE TIME was the 6 coolest dressed brothers' that I've ever seen in my life!! Their sound was incredible!!!"
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7. Newpower Generation
"Cool! Prince Put this song together for a new band he put together called the Time. His former drummer became the lead star to The Time. The music and the backround vocals are from Prince. I was in GRADE SCHOOL when this song hit. I think I was in 9th grade. I would have song this too you and showed off as if I was the sh&t*. LMFAO!!!! I would have."
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"Cool!" in the beginning of that sentence probably means "That was cool." or "This is cool".
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2016
8. kevin jones
"this song fits his description he is definitely cool"
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9. Chan Harper
"23 are uncool."
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This comment refers to the number of people who gave a thumbs down to this video.
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From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_esr6Vh148
[Given as Video Example #3]
2015
1. TBC1109
"its pretty cool to hear voice of PRINCE and dont see him ( guess i gotta go to dr)"
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2016
2. Post Toastee
"Bit&hing set. Would've been a little better if they'd just played it live. We all know they were one of the baddest live acts."
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From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXyB59W5g5E
[given as Video Example #4 above]
2017
Sharon Zamarka
"Worked with a cute lil blonde blue eyed boy-he had to go up in the boiling hot attic-called up to him; "hey is it hot up there? " and that funny kid said."no"why" cause I'm cool". Will love this song forever!!!✌π"
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Ken Jeter
"I drink kool aid ,not haterade.Morris Day,the king of π"cool"......DA 903 king approved this message."
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From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuSKqhfeknc
[given as Video Example #5 above]
2016
1. King T Yomama
"Great band and great song. The video.....not real cool."
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2. Vaughn Baskin
"Now that's The Time's 1st ever music video, can you dig that my Cooley Cool Cool cats?"
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3. John Omar Larnell Adams
"Funny, funky and a cool video."
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2017
4. JERRY HAMILTON
"This cut bang!"
-snip-
"cut" = song (record track); "bang" = is great/ is the bomb
The vernacular word "bang" may have originated in Britain and not with African Americans.
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2. wendileona
"Just to sCOOL ya'lls, The Time... was Prince's alter ego band right. Okay, cool. However, this band represents Black American youth establishing a path of success and confidence and success, up from the bootstraps determination. You can hear it in songs like 1983's '"Onedayi'mgonnabesomebody" and other songs like 'Donald Trump Black Version' where they're 'truth thinking' themselves out of poverty and becoming super working, good loving' papa, long striding, a real providing, money making, clothes off takin' GOOD MAN!! (if you don't get that Prince reference, you's not a real Prince fan!) Oh yeah! COOL! Now you know what Time it is! .::Modernaire"
-snip-
"Scool" = teach; share information
Okay, cool = okay, [that's] cool [I think this use of "cool" may meanss "That's all good"; "That's alright" instead of "That's great."
"Oh yeah! COOL!" = I think this means "That's great!"
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
Remembrances Of Funk, R&B, Pop Icon Prince ("Purple Rain" & SuperBowl Half Time 2007)
Edited by Azizi Powell
This post provides biographical information about Funk, R&B, Pop composer, guitarist, singer, and actor Prince Rogers Nelson. This post also showcases two Prince performances that are found on YouTube and includes selected remembrance comments from those featured YouTube videos.
The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Prince for his musical legacy. Rest in Peace (RIP). Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.
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BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician)
"Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor. Prince was renowned as an innovator and was widely known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, and wide vocal range. He was widely regarded as the pioneer of Minneapolis sound. His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, soul, hip hop, disco, psychedelia, jazz, and pop.
Prince was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and developed an interest in music at an early age, writing his first song at age seven. After recording songs with his cousin's band 94 East, 19-year-old Prince recorded several unsuccessful demo tapes before releasing his debut album For You in 1978, under the guidance of manager Owen Husney. His 1979 album Prince went platinum due to the success of the singles "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" and "I Wanna Be Your Lover". His next three records—Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982)—continued his success, showcasing Prince's trademark of prominently sexual lyrics and incorporation of elements of funk, dance, and rock music. In 1984, he began referring to his backup band as The Revolution and released Purple Rain, which served as the soundtrack to his film debut of the same name. A prolific songwriter, Prince in the 1980s wrote songs for and produced work by many other acts, often under pseudonyms."...
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #1 - Purple Rain Prince AVI
Casusa Ribeiro Uploaded on Nov 5, 2010
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Some commenters noted that this was one of the few Prince performance videos that that artist allowed to remain on YouTube.
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Here are selected remembrance comments from this video's discussion thread. With the exception of the last two comments, all of these comments were posted on April 21, 2016, after the news of Prince's death was publicized.
These comments are given in no particular order. I've numbered these comments for referencing purposes only.
1. Brett Clouse
"In M.P.L.S. a raining sad day in M.N.the LEGOND PRINCE has past away. The first time I got to here his first song was when he was with 94 East the song was Just Another Sucker & I became a fan. MY 1st record I bought was the For You lp.. I was blessed to see two of his best concerts which were at the Met Center. The first concert was Prince, The Time & Sue Ann Carwell the 2nd was Prince, The Time & Vanity 6 in the 80's. After the Purple Rain movie My weekend hang out was1st Ave. & then it was Glam Slam Where I met my good friend Princes #1 DJ DOUG D. & was blessed to do some work at Glam Slam from doing video work & some D.jing in the booth, on stage & up stairs in the Ascot room. Glam Slam was the best Club in my mind in M.P.L.S. cause this is what Doug D. had told me was back then was Prince didn't care what we played as long as we played his music in are mixes & Doug D & I pushed the envelope at the club. Prince club was always packed on the weekends from the day it was open till it closed people around the world would come & even famous people came to the club. A lot of nights on the weekends the fire code was broken in attendances. Plus great concerts were held from George Clinton to Bootsy & others & even Prince. Never was blessed to check out Princes Studio even tho I tried. I still today have a good amount of Princes records & 12" singles. & some good memories of his music from Roller skating , concerts, dancing, watching him on tv from Soul Train to American Band & DJING. These are some of my memories living in Mn. My only tribute to this Mn. Genius Was to write this while playing my archive of his music that I burned from my vinyl collections in to my iTunes. It was a tough writing. A SAD wet day in M.P.L.S MN, HISTORY R.I.P to the Genius PRINCE. You'll be missed But not forgotten R.I.P."
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M.P.L.S. = Minneapolis
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2. Mike Hunt
"Not only was Prince extremely talented, he inspired so many people as well. I saw the movie Purple Rain at least a dozen times at the theater as a teen and always admired him. R.I.P. Prince, the world lost another great one today."
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3. HitWorldRecs
"RIP TO THE LEGEND!!! THANKS FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO MUSIC AND MY LIFE!!! YOU WERE A HUGE INSPIRATION TO ME AS A YOUNG MUSIC PRODUCER. A LEGENDARY MUSIC GENIUS THAT TAUGHT US TO LEAD NOT FOLLOW. LONG LIVE YOUR MUSIC SIR :("
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4. jonmel99
"Eric Clapton was asked what makes a great guitarist his answer "Ask Prince" #RipPrince"
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5. Phil Jordan
"RIP. I'm old as dirt and have seen many shows. Saw Prince in the 80s and he completely blew me away. Big loss."
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Reply
6. hanselxy
"who was more sensational...Prince or MJ ?"
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MJ = Michael Jackson
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7. Reply
Phil Jordan
"+hanselxy Never got to see MJ but I'm sure it would have been amazing obviously. They were both..I don't even have the words..amazing musicians."
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8. Patricia Eleby
"I remember when I first went to go see Purple Rain in the movies, I wore my purple dress and watched the movie 8 times straight. I will miss him and his music so much."
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9. Marina S3
"♬·¯·♩¸¸♪·¯·♫¸¸ R.I.P. Prince ¸¸♫·¯·♪¸¸♩·¯·♬¸¸ A great artist ! I was on one of his concerts in Munich in 1992 ! A gigantic concert ! I am very sad ! Is a shock!
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10. ecupaige
"I played the HELL out of this song back in the day. Damn, can't believe we have lost him. I know he up there DANCING IN THE PURPLE RAIN!"
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11. Gaz Hyde
"what a true legend this guy made me go out buy a guitar 2 month ago just so I can play purple rain what pure legend RIP YOU LEGEND"
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12. Marcia Starnes
"RIP Prince, to me and many more that was the music in that time. My brother bought me the Purple Rain album & a poster fot Christmas, I wanted it so bad. Your music will live on forever.."
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13. Alison Diaz1 week ago
I was on vacation and I heard this song playing in the hallway of the hotel...And I opened all the doors, so that everyone hears this amazing piece of work. Great job, Prince :) :****
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14. Tweet Mia Tweet
"I grew up listening to his music and watching his movies. Lord have mercy this is just a nightmare it can't be real. Praying for his family may God give them the strength that they need right now....S.I.P. PRINCE"
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15. Sherri Langlois
"As much success as Prince has had in my mind he's still highly underrated. He has incredible vocal control and range and his guitar skills are ridiculously good. This song is as good as it gets for me. I was lucky to have seen the opening night of this tour in Detroit. It was crazy good and it's a night I'll always remember as being one of the best live shows I've ever seen."
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16. xArwenx
"Prince, I can't believe you have left us, I was honoured to of seen you live at Hop farm in 2011. You were full of energy and life and it was the most amazing experience to see you perform at your best. It's so sad to of lost such a talented man. I love you, RIP xxx"
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17. Julia Turing
"I grew up listening to prince from an LA radio station that would fade in and out 1580 KDKP. His music helped inspire me and up lifted my spirit during my darkest times growing up in a miserable, overcrowded foster home where I often felt lost. Foster kids who were my sisters and brothers would suddenly run away and be gone. Now, so suddenly this incredible musical genius is gone. I will miss you deeply Prince, but I know you are in heaven with God.....playing a guitar solo jamming out a tune for Jesus! God bless you always."
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18. Erika Mauersberger
"Dancing at my prom, in the dress i had always dreamed of, to a guy that forever lives in my heart. Oh, so many memories with this man playing in the background. RIP"
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19. Marush “Luci” Denchev [February 2016]
"Every time ... and I mean EVERY TIME this song comes out on the radio and I am in my car I just put the volume high up, pull windows down and let the entire city hear that amazing song. The solo is out of this world!!!"
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20. Sherri Langlois March 2016]
"As much success as Prince has had in my mind he's still highly underrated. He has incredible vocal control and range and his guitar skills are ridiculously good. This song is as good as it gets for me. I was lucky to have seen the opening night of this tour in Detroit. It was crazy good and it's a night I'll always remember as being one of the best live shows I've ever seen."
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 - Prince Performs “Purple Rain” During Downpour | Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show | NFL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NN3gsSf-Ys
Embedding disabled by request
NFL, Published on Feb 12, 2016
A tribute to a legend that has passed too soon, take a look back at Prince's iconic Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show through a rain and wind storm.
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This video was published in February 2016. The description was changed after Prince's death.
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Here are selected remembrance comments from this video's discussion thread. All of these comments were posted on April 21, 2016, after the news of Prince's death was publicized.
These comments are given in no particular order. I've numbered these comments for referencing purposes only.
1. rcksnhrdplcso
"I don't expect a lot of people to understand what Prince was to my generation. He was a world class talent and performer who broke barriers that many could never have crossed. He was an idol and an inspiration to many and while he was definitely an eccentric and private artist, that never detracted from his performances or his image as a true professional. The world has lost much today. Rest in peace brother. You were a truly unique and priceless diamond that shined on part of our lives."
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2. etherealmist76
"I am so sad I grew up loving his music, when i was in my adolescence Purple Rain was the first forbidden movie I wanted to see so bad, and I remember watching it and falling in love with his music his style, he is an icon and will live in my heart forever...."
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3. Johann Kinting
"NOV 1984 - Joe Lewis Arena - Prince & the Revolution: Purple Rain Tour - Guest: Siela E.
SO fortunate to have had the experience. RIP +"
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4. Heidi Solberg Viar
"Prince, the rain, the FAMU band, and the "WOO HOO" from the crowd...legendary."
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5. Turdsley
I said it when it happened and I'll say it again today, this is hands down the best half-time performance of all-time.
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6. Gregory Fabre
"What year was that half-time show performed?"
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7. DVMN5
"2007:
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8. JoAnn Mosby
"Featured in SB50 for one of the Best Super Bowl performances in history. Two months later you're gone. I'm finding it hard to wrap my heart and mind around this right now. Rest in the Purple Rain, Prince. All the Doves are Crying now. All Love and Prayers go out to your family, friends, and countless fans. Everlasting Peace.
Rest in Paradise Prince."
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9. Artistically Motivated
"Does anyone even remember the game that night? No, didn't think so."
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10. Jodine Ibeme
"No just Prince"
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11. Jeff L5
"I have to imagine that half that equipment got ruined!! But what a performance!"
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12. Matthew Nielson
"It was this performance that made me want to listen to Prince and dive into his discography. Thank you for an amazing career Prince."
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13. wanda mateo
"I'm so crying right now remembering the first time I saw this beautiful man in the movie Purple Rain, I had never seen anything like his performance in my young life, and at the end when he did the solo guitar, I was like in a trance, I hadn't seen anything like that since Hendrix. I was all of sixteen and in Love with beautiful soul. He will be greatly missed. Another star has fallen from the sky. For those who got to see him in concert. you are greatly blessed and fortunate. I never did. Maybe one day in heaven."
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14. yodawg
"Classic that Prince played the Superbowl for my team's Super Bowl .. The Chi-Town Bears. RIP Prince. I remember you rockin' the Charlotte Coliseum back in 1988."
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15. Gold
"I feel horrible. I love Prince. He was a musician's musician as well as a big star. I have so much respect for him as a musician. He greatly influenced me as a musician. He will forever be missed. Rest in Peace Prince.. we love you.."
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16. Tommy2shoe811
"Prince is the most underrated guitarist of all time. Dude was just incredible. This was one of the best two or three halftime shows I can remember."
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17. Juan Palo
"I feel like a close family member died today. He was part of my 80s growing up. I have so many fond memories of listening to his great songs and music. I really enjoyed watching the movie "Purple Rain" at the cinema with my beautiful girlfriend. Thanks Prince!"
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18. Ted MacDonald
"This is a legendary performance by an artist whose impact on music well be heard for generations . Everyone has a Prince memory or moment in their life associate with a Prince song ."
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19. Mark Snyder
"Always enjoyed the freedom that Prince symbolized in his music. You never know which direction he would go in---whether changing his name to a symbol, or going from "Purple Rain" to "When Doves Fly." Prince was a musical genius. May He Rest In Peace. I'm sure Rock and Roll Heaven gave him a proper welcome."
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20. Klaus Schreyer1 hour ago
Remember seeing his Movie 1984 I was 21 and threw 80s&<90s dancing to his music at the Clubs. I watched this half time Show he did Live and Prince and his Mates did a Stellar Performance Especially Purple Rain it was Raining pretty good and Prince just went on and put on one his Performances I said to myself WOW How Perfect Playing Purple Rain in the Rain Live at the Bowl he didn't miss a note with a wet Guitar and No Lip Syncing and that my Friends is something you don't see with other Artists. I always liked his Persona"
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21. Kevin Jones
"1984 St. Paul Civic Center. He played four sold out shows and added a matinee show on Christmas Eve and I was there. Its with profound sadness why we relive his greatness."
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22. chris j
"what the hell is going on in 2016 i have brought this guys music since i was 9 i learnt to play the guitar because of him,im gutted....really"
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23.meacomefeyou
"My Purple One Jehovah God rest your soul in peace. You are a TRUE LEGEND an influence an indelible imprint in my heart forever. You are magnificent!
I just wore your shirt Tuesday( not even 2 days ago ) I was so proud to have you as a part of my life. You are brave, funny, sweet , caring, cool (I am straight) sexy sliding moves you did on the floor and the way you reached out of the bath tub in your music video, creative true artist.
Front Row 2nd Show May 2015 Sony Center For Performing Arts. I still have your symbol pick and still cant believe I was front row in the pit singing along with you until you ,,,paused and it was so funny, I didn't know the words to that one section of your song and froze when you put the mike to me as you smiled just centimeters away.
I laugh at memory's of that freeze up
Love you Prince since age 7 waiting in the Purple Rain not in vain, till now & forever!"
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24. Margie Cornwall
"Gone so soon! Bought your very 1st album in the 70's and I became your fan right away! Your talent is unrepeatable and your artistry and uniqueness is un-replaceable!!!! Back in the days (1984) with friends n families watched "Purple Rain" movie like over n over again - we could nit get enough if it! My son at age 2yrs in 1986 - he loved singing your music "purple rain" songs , he was your youngest BIG FAN, my son would grab his ukulele, his dad would put on the laser disc movie "Purple Rain" n this 2 Yrs old boy would just do "Prince" ... Awesome-talented music artist is gone!!!RIP Prince!!!"
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25. GloryOneReso™ | NBA 2K16 My Park Tips, Tricks & Tutorials
"Him and MJ dominated the 80s... Sad they both passed away smh. Atleast we still have their music I guess, but woe what a legend Prince was and still is!! RIP brotha you will be missed!"
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Thanks to Prince for his musical legacy. Rest in Peace (RIP). Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.
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BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician)
"Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor. Prince was renowned as an innovator and was widely known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, and wide vocal range. He was widely regarded as the pioneer of Minneapolis sound. His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, soul, hip hop, disco, psychedelia, jazz, and pop.
Prince was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and developed an interest in music at an early age, writing his first song at age seven. After recording songs with his cousin's band 94 East, 19-year-old Prince recorded several unsuccessful demo tapes before releasing his debut album For You in 1978, under the guidance of manager Owen Husney. His 1979 album Prince went platinum due to the success of the singles "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" and "I Wanna Be Your Lover". His next three records—Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982)—continued his success, showcasing Prince's trademark of prominently sexual lyrics and incorporation of elements of funk, dance, and rock music. In 1984, he began referring to his backup band as The Revolution and released Purple Rain, which served as the soundtrack to his film debut of the same name. A prolific songwriter, Prince in the 1980s wrote songs for and produced work by many other acts, often under pseudonyms."...
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #1 - Purple Rain Prince AVI
Casusa Ribeiro Uploaded on Nov 5, 2010
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Some commenters noted that this was one of the few Prince performance videos that that artist allowed to remain on YouTube.
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Here are selected remembrance comments from this video's discussion thread. With the exception of the last two comments, all of these comments were posted on April 21, 2016, after the news of Prince's death was publicized.
These comments are given in no particular order. I've numbered these comments for referencing purposes only.
1. Brett Clouse
"In M.P.L.S. a raining sad day in M.N.the LEGOND PRINCE has past away. The first time I got to here his first song was when he was with 94 East the song was Just Another Sucker & I became a fan. MY 1st record I bought was the For You lp.. I was blessed to see two of his best concerts which were at the Met Center. The first concert was Prince, The Time & Sue Ann Carwell the 2nd was Prince, The Time & Vanity 6 in the 80's. After the Purple Rain movie My weekend hang out was1st Ave. & then it was Glam Slam Where I met my good friend Princes #1 DJ DOUG D. & was blessed to do some work at Glam Slam from doing video work & some D.jing in the booth, on stage & up stairs in the Ascot room. Glam Slam was the best Club in my mind in M.P.L.S. cause this is what Doug D. had told me was back then was Prince didn't care what we played as long as we played his music in are mixes & Doug D & I pushed the envelope at the club. Prince club was always packed on the weekends from the day it was open till it closed people around the world would come & even famous people came to the club. A lot of nights on the weekends the fire code was broken in attendances. Plus great concerts were held from George Clinton to Bootsy & others & even Prince. Never was blessed to check out Princes Studio even tho I tried. I still today have a good amount of Princes records & 12" singles. & some good memories of his music from Roller skating , concerts, dancing, watching him on tv from Soul Train to American Band & DJING. These are some of my memories living in Mn. My only tribute to this Mn. Genius Was to write this while playing my archive of his music that I burned from my vinyl collections in to my iTunes. It was a tough writing. A SAD wet day in M.P.L.S MN, HISTORY R.I.P to the Genius PRINCE. You'll be missed But not forgotten R.I.P."
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M.P.L.S. = Minneapolis
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2. Mike Hunt
"Not only was Prince extremely talented, he inspired so many people as well. I saw the movie Purple Rain at least a dozen times at the theater as a teen and always admired him. R.I.P. Prince, the world lost another great one today."
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3. HitWorldRecs
"RIP TO THE LEGEND!!! THANKS FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO MUSIC AND MY LIFE!!! YOU WERE A HUGE INSPIRATION TO ME AS A YOUNG MUSIC PRODUCER. A LEGENDARY MUSIC GENIUS THAT TAUGHT US TO LEAD NOT FOLLOW. LONG LIVE YOUR MUSIC SIR :("
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4. jonmel99
"Eric Clapton was asked what makes a great guitarist his answer "Ask Prince" #RipPrince"
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5. Phil Jordan
"RIP. I'm old as dirt and have seen many shows. Saw Prince in the 80s and he completely blew me away. Big loss."
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6. hanselxy
"who was more sensational...Prince or MJ ?"
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MJ = Michael Jackson
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Phil Jordan
"+hanselxy Never got to see MJ but I'm sure it would have been amazing obviously. They were both..I don't even have the words..amazing musicians."
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8. Patricia Eleby
"I remember when I first went to go see Purple Rain in the movies, I wore my purple dress and watched the movie 8 times straight. I will miss him and his music so much."
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9. Marina S3
"♬·¯·♩¸¸♪·¯·♫¸¸ R.I.P. Prince ¸¸♫·¯·♪¸¸♩·¯·♬¸¸ A great artist ! I was on one of his concerts in Munich in 1992 ! A gigantic concert ! I am very sad ! Is a shock!
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10. ecupaige
"I played the HELL out of this song back in the day. Damn, can't believe we have lost him. I know he up there DANCING IN THE PURPLE RAIN!"
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11. Gaz Hyde
"what a true legend this guy made me go out buy a guitar 2 month ago just so I can play purple rain what pure legend RIP YOU LEGEND"
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12. Marcia Starnes
"RIP Prince, to me and many more that was the music in that time. My brother bought me the Purple Rain album & a poster fot Christmas, I wanted it so bad. Your music will live on forever.."
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13. Alison Diaz1 week ago
I was on vacation and I heard this song playing in the hallway of the hotel...And I opened all the doors, so that everyone hears this amazing piece of work. Great job, Prince :) :****
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14. Tweet Mia Tweet
"I grew up listening to his music and watching his movies. Lord have mercy this is just a nightmare it can't be real. Praying for his family may God give them the strength that they need right now....S.I.P. PRINCE"
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15. Sherri Langlois
"As much success as Prince has had in my mind he's still highly underrated. He has incredible vocal control and range and his guitar skills are ridiculously good. This song is as good as it gets for me. I was lucky to have seen the opening night of this tour in Detroit. It was crazy good and it's a night I'll always remember as being one of the best live shows I've ever seen."
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16. xArwenx
"Prince, I can't believe you have left us, I was honoured to of seen you live at Hop farm in 2011. You were full of energy and life and it was the most amazing experience to see you perform at your best. It's so sad to of lost such a talented man. I love you, RIP xxx"
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17. Julia Turing
"I grew up listening to prince from an LA radio station that would fade in and out 1580 KDKP. His music helped inspire me and up lifted my spirit during my darkest times growing up in a miserable, overcrowded foster home where I often felt lost. Foster kids who were my sisters and brothers would suddenly run away and be gone. Now, so suddenly this incredible musical genius is gone. I will miss you deeply Prince, but I know you are in heaven with God.....playing a guitar solo jamming out a tune for Jesus! God bless you always."
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18. Erika Mauersberger
"Dancing at my prom, in the dress i had always dreamed of, to a guy that forever lives in my heart. Oh, so many memories with this man playing in the background. RIP"
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19. Marush “Luci” Denchev [February 2016]
"Every time ... and I mean EVERY TIME this song comes out on the radio and I am in my car I just put the volume high up, pull windows down and let the entire city hear that amazing song. The solo is out of this world!!!"
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20. Sherri Langlois March 2016]
"As much success as Prince has had in my mind he's still highly underrated. He has incredible vocal control and range and his guitar skills are ridiculously good. This song is as good as it gets for me. I was lucky to have seen the opening night of this tour in Detroit. It was crazy good and it's a night I'll always remember as being one of the best live shows I've ever seen."
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 - Prince Performs “Purple Rain” During Downpour | Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show | NFL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NN3gsSf-Ys
Embedding disabled by request
NFL, Published on Feb 12, 2016
A tribute to a legend that has passed too soon, take a look back at Prince's iconic Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show through a rain and wind storm.
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This video was published in February 2016. The description was changed after Prince's death.
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Here are selected remembrance comments from this video's discussion thread. All of these comments were posted on April 21, 2016, after the news of Prince's death was publicized.
These comments are given in no particular order. I've numbered these comments for referencing purposes only.
1. rcksnhrdplcso
"I don't expect a lot of people to understand what Prince was to my generation. He was a world class talent and performer who broke barriers that many could never have crossed. He was an idol and an inspiration to many and while he was definitely an eccentric and private artist, that never detracted from his performances or his image as a true professional. The world has lost much today. Rest in peace brother. You were a truly unique and priceless diamond that shined on part of our lives."
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2. etherealmist76
"I am so sad I grew up loving his music, when i was in my adolescence Purple Rain was the first forbidden movie I wanted to see so bad, and I remember watching it and falling in love with his music his style, he is an icon and will live in my heart forever...."
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3. Johann Kinting
"NOV 1984 - Joe Lewis Arena - Prince & the Revolution: Purple Rain Tour - Guest: Siela E.
SO fortunate to have had the experience. RIP +"
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4. Heidi Solberg Viar
"Prince, the rain, the FAMU band, and the "WOO HOO" from the crowd...legendary."
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5. Turdsley
I said it when it happened and I'll say it again today, this is hands down the best half-time performance of all-time.
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6. Gregory Fabre
"What year was that half-time show performed?"
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7. DVMN5
"2007:
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8. JoAnn Mosby
"Featured in SB50 for one of the Best Super Bowl performances in history. Two months later you're gone. I'm finding it hard to wrap my heart and mind around this right now. Rest in the Purple Rain, Prince. All the Doves are Crying now. All Love and Prayers go out to your family, friends, and countless fans. Everlasting Peace.
Rest in Paradise Prince."
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9. Artistically Motivated
"Does anyone even remember the game that night? No, didn't think so."
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10. Jodine Ibeme
"No just Prince"
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11. Jeff L5
"I have to imagine that half that equipment got ruined!! But what a performance!"
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12. Matthew Nielson
"It was this performance that made me want to listen to Prince and dive into his discography. Thank you for an amazing career Prince."
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13. wanda mateo
"I'm so crying right now remembering the first time I saw this beautiful man in the movie Purple Rain, I had never seen anything like his performance in my young life, and at the end when he did the solo guitar, I was like in a trance, I hadn't seen anything like that since Hendrix. I was all of sixteen and in Love with beautiful soul. He will be greatly missed. Another star has fallen from the sky. For those who got to see him in concert. you are greatly blessed and fortunate. I never did. Maybe one day in heaven."
**
14. yodawg
"Classic that Prince played the Superbowl for my team's Super Bowl .. The Chi-Town Bears. RIP Prince. I remember you rockin' the Charlotte Coliseum back in 1988."
**
15. Gold
"I feel horrible. I love Prince. He was a musician's musician as well as a big star. I have so much respect for him as a musician. He greatly influenced me as a musician. He will forever be missed. Rest in Peace Prince.. we love you.."
**
16. Tommy2shoe811
"Prince is the most underrated guitarist of all time. Dude was just incredible. This was one of the best two or three halftime shows I can remember."
**
17. Juan Palo
"I feel like a close family member died today. He was part of my 80s growing up. I have so many fond memories of listening to his great songs and music. I really enjoyed watching the movie "Purple Rain" at the cinema with my beautiful girlfriend. Thanks Prince!"
**
18. Ted MacDonald
"This is a legendary performance by an artist whose impact on music well be heard for generations . Everyone has a Prince memory or moment in their life associate with a Prince song ."
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19. Mark Snyder
"Always enjoyed the freedom that Prince symbolized in his music. You never know which direction he would go in---whether changing his name to a symbol, or going from "Purple Rain" to "When Doves Fly." Prince was a musical genius. May He Rest In Peace. I'm sure Rock and Roll Heaven gave him a proper welcome."
**
20. Klaus Schreyer1 hour ago
Remember seeing his Movie 1984 I was 21 and threw 80s&<90s dancing to his music at the Clubs. I watched this half time Show he did Live and Prince and his Mates did a Stellar Performance Especially Purple Rain it was Raining pretty good and Prince just went on and put on one his Performances I said to myself WOW How Perfect Playing Purple Rain in the Rain Live at the Bowl he didn't miss a note with a wet Guitar and No Lip Syncing and that my Friends is something you don't see with other Artists. I always liked his Persona"
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21. Kevin Jones
"1984 St. Paul Civic Center. He played four sold out shows and added a matinee show on Christmas Eve and I was there. Its with profound sadness why we relive his greatness."
**
22. chris j
"what the hell is going on in 2016 i have brought this guys music since i was 9 i learnt to play the guitar because of him,im gutted....really"
**
23.meacomefeyou
"My Purple One Jehovah God rest your soul in peace. You are a TRUE LEGEND an influence an indelible imprint in my heart forever. You are magnificent!
I just wore your shirt Tuesday( not even 2 days ago ) I was so proud to have you as a part of my life. You are brave, funny, sweet , caring, cool (I am straight) sexy sliding moves you did on the floor and the way you reached out of the bath tub in your music video, creative true artist.
Front Row 2nd Show May 2015 Sony Center For Performing Arts. I still have your symbol pick and still cant believe I was front row in the pit singing along with you until you ,,,paused and it was so funny, I didn't know the words to that one section of your song and froze when you put the mike to me as you smiled just centimeters away.
I laugh at memory's of that freeze up
Love you Prince since age 7 waiting in the Purple Rain not in vain, till now & forever!"
**
24. Margie Cornwall
"Gone so soon! Bought your very 1st album in the 70's and I became your fan right away! Your talent is unrepeatable and your artistry and uniqueness is un-replaceable!!!! Back in the days (1984) with friends n families watched "Purple Rain" movie like over n over again - we could nit get enough if it! My son at age 2yrs in 1986 - he loved singing your music "purple rain" songs , he was your youngest BIG FAN, my son would grab his ukulele, his dad would put on the laser disc movie "Purple Rain" n this 2 Yrs old boy would just do "Prince" ... Awesome-talented music artist is gone!!!RIP Prince!!!"
**
25. GloryOneReso™ | NBA 2K16 My Park Tips, Tricks & Tutorials
"Him and MJ dominated the 80s... Sad they both passed away smh. Atleast we still have their music I guess, but woe what a legend Prince was and still is!! RIP brotha you will be missed!"
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