Fun fact about Prince: I live less than two miles away from his house. When he passed, it came out that he was known to show up in local public schools’ offices and hand them a 5-figure check and say “it’s for your school’s arts programs” 🎵 🖼️ 🎭 🩰
Prince was never typical r&b ...he created a catagoy all of his own.... Around the world and a day album, and the Parade album, are jus a taste of who Mr Nelson was and his OWN category and what he brought to the table with full orchestra, back in the mid/late 80s when it wasn't cool. And he never tried to be mainstream or have radio play his music on heavy rotation...The GENIUS of Prince is/was, every album he put out, was always different from the next...and he did not have to play his hits at his concerts to have a successful tour....he could play other musicians music and do it better than they could...Be it rock jazz a lil rap...r&b...He did not write music for accolades or for critics...he made millions walking his own path....NO ONE in today's music can lead sing with a guitar strapped to their person jump of a 6' riser in heels do the splits grab his microphone hit his que on point 99% of the time...Over 20 concerts under my belt with Mr Nelson....it's been a Wonderful life....if your ever feeling uninspired and need a lil inspiration in life please give a listen to the "1999" the song "FREE" and the lyrics.. he was in his 20s when he wrote this and it takes you there. .💜(+>
Ahh. I’m so so glad you enjoyed that. And yes, that is all Prince on all vocals (and instruments except the horns.) Such a beautiful song that got to be so popular because radio DJ’s decided to play it anyway, even if it wasn’t released as a single. Just pure magic.
Made in 1986/1987 on analog equipment. Except the horns, although arranged by him, EVERYTHING from the layered background vocals, not a choir, but layered vocals to the piano organ throughout the ENTIRE song to the perfect drum programming is arranged, produced, composed and performed by Prince, all by himself. Now, this is not only the best ballad of the 80's period. This could definitely be of all time. THIS is one of the reasons you just need to get into Prince. Ethereal upon ethereal production that sounds as fresh today like no other music from that decade. The harmonies and dynamics are timeless in this cut from, again, 1987(!!!!)
A few minutes after Prince was a millionaire at 18. The music company snapped him up real quick When they say he was a creative genius, they need to find another word because this guy was unbelievable. Every song you listen to he has so much creativity that it's something I've never seen in one artist. I first heard him in 1977 The year I graduated from high school and I knew he was something special then
This is most definitely not a traditional R&B song. I hear more jazz influences than anything, but also something classical music about it. Really there is nothing ever about Prince that is traditional. He doesn't fall into any patterns.
@@sandragray4598 It's traditional R&B in the sense that it's a throwback to how free R&B was in the 70s. R&B is P's base. He could do everything from rock, funk to a little jazz here and there. But he always came back to his R&B roots. Also, "Adore" itself was inspired by the quiet storm slow jams of Luther Vandross and Patti LaBelle (from Prince's own words). This was his love letter to the genre....
I 100% agree, although the only vocalist in that class that could stand up to Prince’s vocal prowess would be Phillip Bailey. He was THE falsetto behind “The. Elements”, Earth, Wind & Fire and a standout solo artist in his own right.
@warrenwilliams3715 Bailey can hang with anyone in the highest of highs but Prince can start high and drop way down to the lowest bass in a couple of lyrics.
Prince is his own genre in music. This adore song has a gospel organ in the mix. Prince mixes his sound with other genres of music in a way that challenges the listener. Sign of the times album from Prince is seen by most as his opus album.
Best Prince song ever written to me. The way the music is layered the lyrics it’s so beautiful. He said he wanted all instruments to live on there own and they do. If you go back and listen each instrument can truly live by itsslf
I'm glad I stumbled upon this channel. I was 15 when Prince broke out with his 1979 album. He had an album before that but it didn't make a splash like his 2nd one did. There are so few artists that are in his category. He was a prolific writer, a note-perfect singer, an amazing musician (who played every instrument on his first album), and specifically, one of the best guitarists in Rock history. If you haven't seen it, check out his guitar solo on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". It's a master class. Good on you for exposing a new generation to the genius, and I mean real genius, that was Prince.
First things first, great reaction. Just watching your smiles and moves is enough to see how you enjoyed this song. Put in the list "Prince LIVE is the best way to discover his multiple abilities, vocals, presence, charisma, musicianship, showmanship, virtuosity and own light". Trust me he didn't need fireworks, spaceships, 200 dancers and 200 million watts lightning up the stage to deliver a show to remember. He was the best -rock- star ever, period, no competitors get closer to his multiple talents. About R&B... A monkey with a smartphone can write in the Wikipedia. This amazing piece of art is more an elegant, slow tempo music, closer to jazz than to R&B (the original sound or today's music for elevators, whatever you chose). When people "without musical ears" deliver tags here and there, things like this happen. Those are the guys tagging as flamenco the shitty music of Rosalía. Call me purist, old man or whatever you want, I'm happy with that.
Only Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who's hits don't sound like one another. Different vocal ranges and even genre's his greatest hits package sounds like 10 completely different artists.
I’m diggin the way you’re diggin Prince. I’ve been a Purple Family member since 1981 and had the privilege to see him in concert 17 times. You’re critiques are pretty spot on , which is saying ALOT. As you continue your journey you’ll find that Purple Family members are quite passionate about Prince and are highly sophisticated in their musical taste. Prince was simply beyond anything that had come before him and it still remains that way. Just to clear up some revisionist history you may hear when it comes to this album , it was released 3 years after the commercial success of Purple Rain and MANY had jumped off the band wagon , the sales were minuscule compared to Purple Rain but the real Purple people knew this was epic.
I never heard this one. I was a big Prince fan, but I guess it was probably the stuff that made it to Pop Radio mostly, that I heard. Thanks for making me aware of this. Beautiful.
WHAT?????? 😲🤯 I just came upon your channel today and when I heard your comment about only ever hearing one Prince song I just about died! Granted I do live in his hometown of Minneapolis so we are quite fond of him here but he is a legend beyond legends. The power and sass and funk and sex appeal and genius that Prince contained in his petite 5'2 body is beyond comprehension. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE watch his first live performance of ☔Purple Rain☔ at First Avenue in Minneapolis. He makes up the ever famous riff of the song on the spot. The world lost him way too early.
Thank you for reacting to Adore. I have several Prince songs that I would consider favorites, but this song would be in my top 5 for sure. The emotion and intention behind the lyrics just blow me away every time I hear it. It’s also definitely a track you want to make love to. It is also from one of my very favorite Prince albums, Sign ‘O The Times. It’s just on another level of artistry from a true musical genius.
Yup...That's Prince on everything except sax, horn and viola. The background vocals, Linn Drum percussion, organ, bass, ect all Prince. The man was insanely talented. "Adore" is top tier Prince. Also discount folks saying that "Adore" wasn't traditional R&B/soul. Everyone knows Prince blurred musical genres. But "Adore"was Prince telling his (Black) fans who were with him since "I Wanna Be Your Lover," songs like "Head" and "Let's Work" and who LOVED the Time's first two records (Prince, wrote, produced and played on them) that he still had command of that genre. And it worked. "Adore" has since become a Black radio staple.
its a discusion from the existing sides of prince with his backgound voices and main falsetto voice as prince dictates, its simply a masterpiece. Its as jazz as funk as blues all blended in harmony inside its a Prince genre. Prince took us at church
Heavenly angels cryin above...tears of joy fallin down and what follows for a minute or so is scintillating and is my favorite section of my favorite song of my favorite singer.... Watching SalvoG's reaction to that section was epic....💥
You were so 'Giddy' the entire song. That how music supposed to effect you. I've lost count how many times I've looked at this reaction. I'd love to see you react to more soul/R&B music. Starting with Prince Beautiful Ones. (You welcome)
I'm biased because I've been listening to Prince music for 40 years and I don't put this in R&B catagory. When I think of 80's R&B first comes to mind is singers like Al.B Sure, Keith Sweat, Bobby Brown, Luther Vandross, artists like this. Prince to me doesn't sound like any of them. I don't think Prince can be categorized because of his ability cross over different genres. But I do understand your point of R&B. Here's a list of the vocals Lead vocals-Prince Backup vocals-Prince Back ground vocals-Prince Harmony vocals-Prince Additional vocals-Prince 😁
You know a song is good when it makes one of the top 500 songs of all time and it wasn’t even released as a single.the word just started getting around about the from people who had the album (no CD’s when this album came out).So just think where it would have ended on that list if was released as a single.
When Prince died without a will, there was a long legal battle over his estate. His parents were deceased but he was survived by a sister and several half-siblings. They and other “business interests” all spent years fighting for control over his property. Especially the vault found in his home containing what is rumored to be a collection of several full, unreleased albums…over 50 never before seen music videos…and 8000 (give or take) unpublished pieces of original Prince music. Can you imagine what magic that musical prodigy may have left behind? Will we ever be privileged enough to hear it? But then…would it still be Pure Prince or would it be…something else…
Prince did his philanthropy discreetly and privately. He never showed up himself with checks. Don’t know where that story came from. He would direct his office to send checks and donations anonymously. Only a few recipients disclosed Prince’s donations while he was still alive. Since his “transition” the full extent of his philanthropic efforts have come out.
Most definitely not traditional R&B nor Soul. It is his own fusion of styles. I feel jazz and even classical music play heavily in this song, shown mostly in the instrumentation. The bass is the only thing that harkens to Funk, possibly early R&B ballads (not the later more pop-styled R&B) to me. I mean, this song is probably best listen to in a dim lit room with a glass of wine. After hearing this song, I really knew that even if Prince had been born in the times of Mozart, etc, we'd be studying and listening to his music still. 'Lush' has always been my favorite word used to describe this song.
Check out Forever in My Life from the same Sign O The Times album if you want a good example of his regular singing voice. Adore is a classic - D’Angelo, Usher, Maxwell, JT trippin’ over themselves trying to match it!
'Dust in the Wind' by Kansas is a soft song with a violin solo. One of my all-time favorites and it reached the top 10. ua-cam.com/video/tH2w6Oxx0kQ/v-deo.html
?!?!? *Weather* ?!?!? Yep…..I think Mother Nature must be in menopause. How else do you explain 71* F yesterday and 29* F today with 4.5” of accumulated *SNOW* in less than nine hours!!!!!!! Grrrrrrr…
You're absolutely correct R&B ballads from this period sounded and still sounds horrendous. But this is Prince, he was and is way beyond his peers during that 1986-1989 period.
Once upon a time when R&B stands for Rhythm & Blues. The artists in that category were the kind of: Fats, Domino, Irma Thomas, Bo Diddley, Solomon Burke, The Neville Brothers... After that, everything is mainstream comercial music for elevators.
Not my favourite song, it sounds a bit to "nice" to my taste, and I prefer his more strange tracks, when he really goes in an unexpected direction. But it’s simply a matter of personal taste, whatever this man did is always something else. If you decide to explore, the whole album Sign O’ the times is a great choice, it contains a very wide variety of styles. When it comes to ballads, I’ll opt for "Damn U" because it’s a great piece of vocal jazz, and really, what he does on this song in term of vocal work is technically difficult, AND he makes it sound absolutely natural and effortless ( which speaks volume about hard work) and the whole song has a special ” foggy” atmosphere that I like a lot.
Fun fact about Prince: I live less than two miles away from his house. When he passed, it came out that he was known to show up in local public schools’ offices and hand them a 5-figure check and say “it’s for your school’s arts programs” 🎵 🖼️ 🎭 🩰
One of his best but greatly underrated
5-22-2023 and I'm still feeling this song so hard. I thought my heart was about to give out listening to it. ❤ It. Rip Prince
Dared to be different. A musical genius.☔💜
Prince was never typical r&b ...he created a catagoy all of his own.... Around the world and a day album, and the Parade album, are jus a taste of who Mr Nelson was and his OWN category and what he brought to the table with full orchestra, back in the mid/late 80s when it wasn't cool. And he never tried to be mainstream or have radio play his music on heavy rotation...The GENIUS of Prince is/was, every album he put out, was always different from the next...and he did not have to play his hits at his concerts to have a successful tour....he could play other musicians music and do it better than they could...Be it rock jazz a lil rap...r&b...He did not write music for accolades or for critics...he made millions walking his own path....NO ONE in today's music can lead sing with a guitar strapped to their person jump of a 6' riser in heels do the splits grab his microphone hit his que on point 99% of the time...Over 20 concerts under my belt with Mr Nelson....it's been a Wonderful life....if your ever feeling uninspired and need a lil inspiration in life please give a listen to the "1999" the song "FREE" and the lyrics.. he was in his 20s when he wrote this and it takes you there. .💜(+>
Prince has always been a taste of smooth blues.
Ahh. I’m so so glad you enjoyed that. And yes, that is all Prince on all vocals (and instruments except the horns.) Such a beautiful song that got to be so popular because radio DJ’s decided to play it anyway, even if it wasn’t released as a single. Just pure magic.
Prince had so many different singing voices and when he layered them all together. It was Amazing!
if there's one thing prince can do it's write timeless slow ballads
Prince is so missed what a talent
Ah, one of my favorites! This has a jazz/gospel music feel to it. It is very layered.
One of his best written songs
Made in 1986/1987 on analog equipment. Except the horns, although arranged by him, EVERYTHING from the layered background vocals, not a choir, but layered vocals to the piano organ throughout the ENTIRE song to the perfect drum programming is arranged, produced, composed and performed by Prince, all by himself.
Now, this is not only the best ballad of the 80's period. This could definitely be of all time.
THIS is one of the reasons you just need to get into Prince. Ethereal upon ethereal production that sounds as fresh today like no other music from that decade. The harmonies and dynamics are timeless in this cut from, again, 1987(!!!!)
My favorite Prince song, a masterpiece.
A few minutes after Prince was a millionaire at 18. The music company snapped him up real quick
When they say he was a creative genius, they need to find another word because this guy was unbelievable. Every song you listen to he has so much creativity that it's something I've never seen in one artist. I first heard him in 1977 The year I graduated from high school and I knew he was something special then
Every voice on this recording is Prince. And that is amazing!
Traditional R&B. Prince grew up in the 70's when every black male R&B group had a killer falsetto singer.
This is most definitely not a traditional R&B song. I hear more jazz influences than anything, but also something classical music about it. Really there is nothing ever about Prince that is traditional. He doesn't fall into any patterns.
@@sandragray4598 It's traditional R&B in the sense that it's a throwback to how free R&B was in the 70s. R&B is P's base. He could do everything from rock, funk to a little jazz here and there. But he always came back to his R&B roots. Also, "Adore" itself was inspired by the quiet storm slow jams of Luther Vandross and Patti LaBelle (from Prince's own words). This was his love letter to the genre....
I 100% agree, although the only vocalist in that class that could stand up to Prince’s vocal prowess would be Phillip Bailey. He was THE falsetto behind “The. Elements”, Earth, Wind & Fire and a standout solo artist in his own right.
@warrenwilliams3715 Bailey can hang with anyone in the highest of highs but Prince can start high and drop way down to the lowest bass in a couple of lyrics.
Prince is his own genre in music. This adore song has a gospel organ in the mix.
Prince mixes his sound with other genres of music in a way that challenges the listener.
Sign of the times album from Prince is seen by most as his opus album.
Best Prince song ever written to me. The way the music is layered the lyrics it’s so beautiful. He said he wanted all instruments to live on there own and they do. If you go back and listen each instrument can truly live by itsslf
It's only right that the greatest recording artist of all time recorded the greatest ballad ever.
Thanks for doing Adore, the song is essential classic Prince, it's perfection, a flawless & timeless MASTERPIECE, one of many in Prince's case.
I'm glad I stumbled upon this channel. I was 15 when Prince broke out with his 1979 album. He had an album before that but it didn't make a splash like his 2nd one did. There are so few artists that are in his category. He was a prolific writer, a note-perfect singer, an amazing musician (who played every instrument on his first album), and specifically, one of the best guitarists in Rock history. If you haven't seen it, check out his guitar solo on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". It's a master class. Good on you for exposing a new generation to the genius, and I mean real genius, that was Prince.
First things first, great reaction. Just watching your smiles and moves is enough to see how you enjoyed this song. Put in the list "Prince LIVE is the best way to discover his multiple abilities, vocals, presence, charisma, musicianship, showmanship, virtuosity and own light". Trust me he didn't need fireworks, spaceships, 200 dancers and 200 million watts lightning up the stage to deliver a show to remember. He was the best -rock- star ever, period, no competitors get closer to his multiple talents.
About R&B...
A monkey with a smartphone can write in the Wikipedia. This amazing piece of art is more an elegant, slow tempo music, closer to jazz than to R&B (the original sound or today's music for elevators, whatever you chose). When people "without musical ears" deliver tags here and there, things like this happen. Those are the guys tagging as flamenco the shitty music of Rosalía. Call me purist, old man or whatever you want, I'm happy with that.
Prince is singing background, he does that on a lot of songs I've heard.
Only Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who's hits don't sound like one another. Different vocal ranges and even genre's his greatest hits package sounds like 10 completely different artists.
4:43 Yup, you're totally right : check out some 60's Smokey Robinson's tunes to see where Prince took ins inspiration from. Good ol' RnB.
I’m diggin the way you’re diggin Prince. I’ve been a Purple Family member since 1981 and had the privilege to see him in concert 17 times. You’re critiques are pretty spot on , which is saying ALOT. As you continue your journey you’ll find that Purple Family members are quite passionate about Prince and are highly sophisticated in their musical taste. Prince was simply beyond anything that had come before him and it still remains that way. Just to clear up some revisionist history you may hear when it comes to this album , it was released 3 years after the commercial success of Purple Rain and MANY had jumped off the band wagon , the sales were minuscule compared to Purple Rain but the real Purple people knew this was epic.
Exactly. I been a tan since day one 1978 with the release of Soft and Wet
My favorite albums 1999 Sign O The Times and Emancipation. I like Purple Rain but it's not my favorite. Prince was so much more than Purple Rain
My favorite Prince song. 💖
I never heard this one. I was a big Prince fan, but I guess it was probably the stuff that made it to Pop Radio mostly, that I heard. Thanks for making me aware of this. Beautiful.
The album this was on, Sign O the Times, was a really good one... several hits and several that should have been hits.
Genius
WHAT?????? 😲🤯
I just came upon your channel today and when I heard your comment about only ever hearing one Prince song I just about died! Granted I do live in his hometown of Minneapolis so we are quite fond of him here but he is a legend beyond legends. The power and sass and funk and sex appeal and genius that Prince contained in his petite 5'2 body is beyond comprehension. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE watch his first live performance of ☔Purple Rain☔ at First Avenue in Minneapolis. He makes up the ever famous riff of the song on the spot. The world lost him way too early.
Thank you for reacting to Adore. I have several Prince songs that I would consider favorites, but this song would be in my top 5 for sure. The emotion and intention behind the lyrics just blow me away every time I hear it. It’s also definitely a track you want to make love to. It is also from one of my very favorite Prince albums, Sign ‘O The Times. It’s just on another level of artistry from a true musical genius.
Yup...That's Prince on everything except sax, horn and viola. The background vocals, Linn Drum percussion, organ, bass, ect all Prince. The man was insanely talented. "Adore" is top tier Prince. Also discount folks saying that "Adore" wasn't traditional R&B/soul. Everyone knows Prince blurred musical genres. But "Adore"was Prince telling his (Black) fans who were with him since "I Wanna Be Your Lover," songs like "Head" and "Let's Work" and who LOVED the Time's first two records (Prince, wrote, produced and played on them) that he still had command of that genre. And it worked. "Adore" has since become a Black radio staple.
This one is a masterpiece.
💜
You should react to this whole album - IMO it was his crown jewel
Prince ❤ Adore a Masterpiece
You should react to his 12 minute track compute blue. A layered song of musical genius
Adore defintely has an old school R&B vibe to it. Which is what made it so good, and unique when it came out.
its a discusion from the existing sides of prince with his backgound voices and main falsetto voice as prince dictates, its simply a masterpiece. Its as jazz as funk as blues all blended in harmony inside its a Prince genre. Prince took us at church
I never heard this Prince' s incredible song. Thank you Salvo
Heavenly angels cryin above...tears of joy fallin down and what follows for a minute or so is scintillating and is my favorite section of my favorite song of my favorite singer.... Watching SalvoG's reaction to that section was epic....💥
One of the best love ballads, ever!
💜💜💜💜
You were so 'Giddy' the entire song. That how music supposed to effect you.
I've lost count how many times I've looked at this reaction.
I'd love to see you react to more soul/R&B music.
Starting with Prince Beautiful Ones. (You welcome)
Prince is the backup vocalist
I'm biased because I've been listening to Prince music for 40 years and I don't put this in R&B catagory. When I think of 80's R&B first comes to mind is singers like Al.B Sure, Keith Sweat, Bobby Brown, Luther Vandross, artists like this. Prince to me doesn't sound like any of them. I don't think Prince can be categorized because of his ability cross over different genres. But I do understand your point of R&B.
Here's a list of the vocals
Lead vocals-Prince
Backup vocals-Prince
Back ground vocals-Prince
Harmony vocals-Prince
Additional vocals-Prince
😁
😂
It's more of a jazz style of R&B, with some funk tossed in.
@@scapito 😛yeah a jazzy, R&B, funky song. Can you recommend another song with those descriptions😁
You know a song is good when it makes one of the top 500 songs of all time and it wasn’t even released as a single.the word just started getting around about the from people who had the album (no CD’s when this album came out).So just think where it would have ended on that list if was released as a single.
My favorite!!❤❤❤❤
Sign of the Times is what it means, it's a great song and it's Prince I saw him 3 times.
A sign of the times. What the world is coming to. The way of the world right now.
“It’s a ‘Sign of the times’ “ a phrase usually used to express disdain for the beliefs, actions or behaviors of a specific group of people.
Crazy that this only has around 1000 views (after 12 days)
Great reaction I will come back.
Nice reaction!..Prince has lots of great slow jams try
INSATIABLE
SCANDALOUS
DO ME BABY
INTERNATIONAL LOVER
I WANNA BE YOUR LOVER
When Prince died without a will, there was a long legal battle over his estate. His parents were deceased but he was survived by a sister and several half-siblings. They and other “business interests” all spent years fighting for control over his property. Especially the vault found in his home containing what is rumored to be a collection of several full, unreleased albums…over 50 never before seen music videos…and 8000 (give or take) unpublished pieces of original Prince music. Can you imagine what magic that musical prodigy may have left behind? Will we ever be privileged enough to hear it? But then…would it still be Pure Prince or would it be…something else…
Imagine if he and Sheila E had about 5 babies😮
Prince did his philanthropy discreetly and privately. He never showed up himself with checks. Don’t know where that story came from. He would direct his office to send checks and donations anonymously. Only a few recipients disclosed Prince’s donations while he was still alive. Since his “transition” the full extent of his philanthropic efforts have come out.
Prince is the background vocals lol
Most definitely not traditional R&B nor Soul. It is his own fusion of styles. I feel jazz and even classical music play heavily in this song, shown mostly in the instrumentation. The bass is the only thing that harkens to Funk, possibly early R&B ballads (not the later more pop-styled R&B) to me. I mean, this song is probably best listen to in a dim lit room with a glass of wine. After hearing this song, I really knew that even if Prince had been born in the times of Mozart, etc, we'd be studying and listening to his music still. 'Lush' has always been my favorite word used to describe this song.
The background voices were Prince.
Technically it’s pronounced Sign Of The Times
THE VOICE besides Whitney, Tina and Stevie (all vocals is The Artist himself)
Try Me and Mrs. Jones, Billy Paul, Always and Forever Heatwave, Stay Rufus and Chaka Khan, also Sweet Thing
Check out Forever in My Life from the same Sign O The Times album if you want a good example of his regular singing voice. Adore is a classic - D’Angelo, Usher, Maxwell, JT trippin’ over themselves trying to match it!
Let’s be honest. Deangelo got close!😉🤷🏾♂️
@@kennethsmith6367 His duo with Lauryn Hill is another R&B masterpiece IMO
Great reaction. The entire album is a masterpiece. The GOAT. Check it out. You won’t be sorry
'Dust in the Wind' by Kansas is a soft song with a violin solo. One of my all-time favorites and it reached the top 10.
ua-cam.com/video/tH2w6Oxx0kQ/v-deo.html
Must be in the upper Midwest.🤷🏾♂️ You know the rules of living here. *Don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes.* -Ohioian’s
Do the title track Sign of the times ☮😎✌
It’s pronounced sign of the times my boy 😂😅
It’s short for Sign of the times.
?!?!? *Weather* ?!?!? Yep…..I think Mother Nature must be in menopause. How else do you explain 71* F yesterday and 29* F today with 4.5” of accumulated *SNOW* in less than nine hours!!!!!!! Grrrrrrr…
You're absolutely correct R&B ballads from this period sounded and still sounds horrendous. But this is Prince, he was and is way beyond his peers during that 1986-1989 period.
Once upon a time when R&B stands for Rhythm & Blues. The artists in that category were the kind of: Fats, Domino, Irma Thomas, Bo Diddley, Solomon Burke, The Neville Brothers... After that, everything is mainstream comercial music for elevators.
Ridiculous
Maybe not the ride lol
Not my favourite song, it sounds a bit to "nice" to my taste, and I prefer his more strange tracks, when he really goes in an unexpected direction. But it’s simply a matter of personal taste, whatever this man did is always something else.
If you decide to explore, the whole album Sign O’ the times is a great choice, it contains a very wide variety of styles.
When it comes to ballads, I’ll opt for "Damn U" because it’s a great piece of vocal jazz, and really, what he does on this song in term of vocal work is technically difficult, AND he makes it sound absolutely natural and effortless ( which speaks volume about hard work) and the whole song has a special ” foggy” atmosphere that I like a lot.