I went to see Prince on Wednesday night at MSG here in NY. I've always liked his hits and have been exposed to a bit more than that by my wife, who was a dyed (purple) in the wool, full on fan through the 80's and early 90s. The concert got me remembering what I used to think about Prince in the 80s, when he was at his peak of popularity -- "The little purple guy is so strange. Why can't he be more normal...like...Michael Jackson....or George Michael" Ha!
Anyway, as I'm sure you've already heard -- fantastic concert. They guy is a great entertainer and a supremely talented musician (which is one of the best compliments I think I can give someone). Most of the concert was devoted to either old or new tunes, re-arranged as funk jams. As Prince channeled his inner James Brown, a horn section anchored by Maceo Parker and Candy Dulfer hit the riffs hard, and an unbelievably tight rhythm section held down the fort. We were on our feet for almost the entire night. I truly hope he decides to issue a live album from this tour, as the energy created by Prince and his band is just not reproduceable in a studio. If you still have a chance to see him, go do it. Whether you are a fan or not, I guarantee you'll have a great time and you'll be amazed at the musicianship on display.
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