Unbelievably another musical genius has died. I loved Prince’s music as a teen and he got me through some bad times including the death of my dad in 1982. He was truly a poetic artist, and with his loss along with David Bowie earlier this year there’s a void in the music world which will never be filled.
There are so many incredible songs to choose from: “1999”, “Little Red Corvette”, “When Doves Cry”, “I Wanna Be Your Lover”, “Rasberry Beret”,”Kiss”, “Purple Rain”… I’m going to go with the lyrics from “Lets Go Crazy” because I think it’s fitting for such sad news.
Dearly beloved
We are gathered here today
To get through this thing called life
Electric word life
It means forever and that’s a mighty long time
But I’m here to tell you
There’s something else
The after world
A world of never-ending happiness
You can always see the sun, day or night
So when you call up that shrink in Beverly Hills
You know the one,Dr.Everything’ll Be Alright
Instead of asking him how much of your time is left
Ask him how much of your mind, baby
‘Cause in this life
Things are much harder than in the after world
In this life
You’re on your own…
And here’s what he had to say in a recent interview regarding his talent:
I’m no different to anyone. Yes I have fame and wealth and talent, but I certainly don’t consider myself better than anyone who has no fame, wealth or talent. People fascinate me. They’re amazing! Life fascinates me! And I’m no more fascinated by my own life than by anyone else’s
As a longtime fan I want to say thank you Prince. Thank you for creating such incredible music that reached out to millions of people throughout the world and touched all of our hearts.
This is what it sounds like. When doves cry.
vinnieh said:
This was an excellent tribute to a huge icon.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank Vinnie. I’m just devastated.
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vinnieh said:
I’m the same.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Hugs.
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vinnieh said:
Many hugs coming your way.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
🙂
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jowensauthor said:
Yet another tremendous loss. What a year this is turning out to be 😦 He will be greatly missed 😦
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Unbelievable.😕
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lowcountrybooklover said:
He was one of the most talented people to ever walk the earth. Poetry in song. And When Doves Cry has to be the sexiest song ever. So sad.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Absolutely Mary. He was one of those artists that reached everyone in some way.
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Amanda's Book Review Nook said:
Sad day for those of us brought up in the 80’s with Prince and Artist formerly known as Prince!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Horrible. He will be missed.😔
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Jay said:
Sad stuff.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Sigh. 😞
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Lisa said:
I was so shocked and upset to hear about his death. His music was definitely the soundtrack to some memorable years for me. What a talent he was! Thank you for a lovely post.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Lisa. It’s the kind of news that makes you feel as though you’ve been punched in the gut. I’m really not liking 2016 so far. 😦
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alexraphael said:
A really great tribute. Pretty much says it all really. Covers his genius, his humanity and his affect on us all.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Alex. I remember listening to Purple Rain in my walkman (God am I dating myself) every time I walked to work.
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alexraphael said:
Dating yourself sounds a cool thing to do ha. And never worry about time, especially as his music is timeless.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
🙂
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emmakwall said:
Lovely tribute and background colour Kims! xoxox
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Ems. I’ll be purple until Monday. 😦
#loveyou
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Chrissy said:
Beautiful
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you Chrissy.
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Chrissy said:
💜💔❣☮
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
😦
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Jen said:
Beautiful tribute, Kim! It’s so shocking. This whole year has been shocking. On a positive, I love how you changed your color purple for him. ❤
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Jen. We’re not even halfway through 2016, and it’s already been horrible. I’m so glad you like the purple.
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Jen said:
I know. I hope the rest of the year isn’t like the first 1/3 of it! Oh yes, it’s gorgeous!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
🙋🏻
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Lisa A. said:
Great post! I can’t get Purple Rain out of my head. I started crying when I heard the song today and the day they found him. I watched the video of him when he performed it at the Super Bowl some years back. He was also awesome on the guitar.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Lisa. He really was one of a kind.😕
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Lisa A. said:
Definitely! 😏
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The Telltale Mind said:
😦
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