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Prince — The Question Of U
Album: Graffiti Bridge
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Released: 1990
Length: 3:50
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So what is the answer 2 the question of u
what do I look 4, what shall I do?
Which way do I turn when I'm feeling lost?
if I sell my soul, now what will it cost?
Must I become naked? No image at all?
Shall I remain upright? Or get down and crawl?

All of the questions in my life will be answered
when I decide which road 2 choose
what is the answer 2 the question of u?

u.
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 aspicer wrote:

Yes - we could definitely use more Prince on RP - his VAST catalog has many, many options.



as talented as he was, many find his music just not on. This is okay to me, but only just.
Posted 2 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
Yes - we could definitely use more Prince on RP - his VAST catalog has many, many options.
Posted 2 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Never heard this track before and it's pretty good, but I kinda got curious on that beat sound Is there a name for it? If not, I nominate SplattyPrinceBass 
Posted 3 years ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
thank you RP for introducing this (for me unknown) great Prince song.
Posted 3 years ago by michel_zws    [ Reply ]
A rare guest on RP.
Posted 3 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
First Prince tune I've enjoyed.  Excellent....giving it an 8
Posted 4 years ago by rdloewen    [ Reply ]
MORE PRINCE PLEASE!!  Especially anything off Sign O' the Times!
Posted 4 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
Damn, I miss sharing the planet with this guy
Posted 5 years ago by SpinyNorma    [ Reply ]
 blotto wrote:
I miss Prince
 

I will always miss Prince.
Posted 5 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]

I didn't really follow Prince's doings after "1999" and "Purple Rain" but this track makes me think that RP doesn't play enough of his stuff. 
Posted 5 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
I miss Prince
Posted 6 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
At first, thought was Under the Cherry Moon.

It would be fine if there were more Prince on the RP playlist!
Posted 6 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
What a solo!! {#Music}
Posted 6 years ago by johnybladex    [ Reply ]
 True!   Add genius.

Cheesy, Awesome, Genius.

ziggytrix wrote:

The most accurate and succinct description of Prince.

 


Posted 6 years ago by bodyschool    [ Reply ]
 lathyris wrote:
This is cheesy and awesome!

 
The most accurate and succinct description of Prince.
Posted 6 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
This is cheesy and awesome!
Posted 7 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
Wow! Haven't heard this in an age!{#Cheers}
Posted 7 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
 easmann wrote:
tg3k wrote:
Although there are very few Prince songs that appeal to me (and this song is not one that appeals), as a musician I can acknowledge and respect his musical abilities and the ground he's broken along the way. This song is no exception — he mixes a lot of unexpected sounds to paint an interesting picture. I wouldn't buy the picture, but it's interesting to look at.

 briandel wrote:
Nice point. It's refreshing to read comments that have a degree of respect and thought. Seems like there are a lot of RP folks that are real quick to make judgments on music. (especially with someone as unique and eccentric as Prince). It's easier to criticize something than to try and understand it, I guess.


 
Kuddos to easmann for highlighting briandel's giiving kudos to tg3k for not just saying "Prince suks, why's he being played on RP, if I wanted to hear this I'd...."

And I whole-heartedly agree with that sentiment too...although this track is growing on me a bit.

LONG LIVE RP and smart, respectful and thoughtful posters like you 3!


Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Sad, isn't it? The likes of Cheney, the Koch brothers, Mitch McConnell (all in their 70s and 80s) just won't die off while those who make a contribution to humanity are gone before they hit 70. In 2017, I'd swap out Steve Bannon for Cheney, though.
hayduke2 wrote:
Lou Reed, Bowie, Prince ... damn   and evil old monsters like Dick Cheney go on, and on and on

 

Posted 7 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
tg3k wrote:
Although there are very few Prince songs that appeal to me (and this song is not one that appeals), as a musician I can acknowledge and respect his musical abilities and the ground he's broken along the way. This song is no exception — he mixes a lot of unexpected sounds to paint an interesting picture. I wouldn't buy the picture, but it's interesting to look at.

 briandel wrote:
Nice point. It's refreshing to read comments that have a degree of respect and thought. Seems like there are a lot of RP folks that are real quick to make judgments on music. (especially with someone as unique and eccentric as Prince). It's easier to criticize something than to try and understand it, I guess.

Posted 7 years ago by easmann    [ Reply ]
Good grief. How old is this?

joavonlady wrote:
I so love this song, never heard it on the radio before. My all-time favourite Prince song.

 


Posted 7 years ago by chunkymunky    [ Reply ]
I so love this song, never heard it on the radio before. My all-time favourite Prince song.
Posted 7 years ago by joavonlady    [ Reply ]
 jocelynsart wrote:
I've never been a huge fan of Prince, I always sort of found him boring, but this is kind of neat, interesting.

 
Boring? Prince, boring? Like him or leave him - never boring.
Posted 7 years ago by Thin_Air    [ Reply ]
Weird tune. Never heard it before.
Posted 8 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
I've never been a huge fan of Prince, I always sort of found him boring, but this is kind of neat, interesting.
Posted 8 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
Yeah baby!
Posted 8 years ago by tiare    [ Reply ]
Cool track, always great ears, Bill.
Posted 8 years ago by Randy    [ Reply ]
always dug this song. rating is crazy
Posted 8 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
SO many amazing songs by Prince - RP needs to really revisit songs for the playlist....
Posted 8 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Prince was cool.  This song is not.
Posted 8 years ago by heathenchild    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
Lou Reed, Bowie, Prince ... damn   and evil old monsters like Dick Cheney go on, and on and on

 
sssshhh!  don't give him the idea to start singing - that might just kill the rest of us.
Posted 8 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
Lou Reed, Bowie, Prince ... damn   and evil old monsters like Dick Cheney go on, and on and on
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
rip what a loss !
Posted 8 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
...to be missed and remembered fondly.
Posted 8 years ago by justin_cook    [ Reply ]
We love you, Prince {#Cry}
Posted 8 years ago by kanga311    [ Reply ]
RIP 
 
Posted 8 years ago by Francois    [ Reply ]
#RIPPRINCE :-({#Heartkiss}
Posted 8 years ago by raewah    [ Reply ]
A 4.7 rating average for this song is a shame, a real embarrassment. This is another innovative tune from an artist who, yes, I believe is a musical genius. Pity about this movie though......
Posted 18 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
thatch wrote:
This song and perhaps artist does not belong on RP...
Now tell us why.
Posted 18 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
matt! wrote:
We need more Prince on RP.
I second that! I prefer the funkier stuff tho. I think some of the funier new material off of 3121 and Musicology would go over well here. Of course there will always be some dissenters.
Posted 18 years ago by Dylan76    [ Reply ]
briandel wrote:
Nice point. It's refreshing to read comments that have a degree of respect and thought. Seems like there are a lot of RP folks that are real quick to make judgements on music. (especially with someone as unique and eccentric as Prince). It's easier to critcize something than to try and understand it, I guess.
It's much easier. And Prince is gash!
Posted 18 years ago by daddywoodland    [ Reply ]
This song and perhaps artist does not belong on RP...
Posted 18 years ago by thatch    [ Reply ]
matt! wrote:
We need more Prince on RP.
like a hole in the head
Posted 18 years ago by rixtar99    [ Reply ]
ndanger666 wrote:
The question is not U; the question is why (as in why are you playing this garbage)
I agree-he's so overrated.
Posted 18 years ago by Austin2Florida    [ Reply ]
oh, yeah
Posted 18 years ago by easton1    [ Reply ]
We need more Prince on RP. Four tracks (at the time of writing) from one of the world's greatest musicians is woefully inadequate.
Posted 18 years ago by matt!    [ Reply ]
The question is not U; the question is why (as in why are you playing this garbage)
Posted 21 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
tg3k wrote:
Although there are very few Prince songs that appeal to me (and this song is not one that appeals), as a musician I can acknowledge and respect his musical abilities and the ground he's broken along the way. This song is no exception -- he mixes a lot of unexpected sounds to paint an interesting picture. I wouldn't buy the picture, but it's interesting to look at.
Nice point. It's refreshing to read comments that have a degree of respect and thought. Seems like there are a lot of RP folks that are real quick to make judgements on music. (especially with someone as unique and eccentric as Prince). It's easier to critcize something than to try and understand it, I guess.
Posted 21 years ago by briandel    [ Reply ]
I like most of Prince\'s stuff, but this is formally known as bad.
Posted 21 years ago by tuningin    [ Reply ]
Not a Prince fan based on what few tunes I\'ve heard on commercial radio over the years, and since the rock and jazz stations I listen to don\'t play Prince, I\'ve heard very little of his stuff. But this one\'s enjoyable. Nice guitar work.
Posted 21 years ago by kirch    [ Reply ]
I\'m definitely going to have to listen to this a few times to know what I think. There\'s so much going on, and by the way, what\'s up with those squashy sounds in the background...something like, \"poit, poit\"?
Posted 21 years ago by Joyfulchristine    [ Reply ]
Thank you for playing Prince - I have not heard nearly enough of his stuff. I was really impressed with his Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic cd.
Posted 21 years ago by casablues    [ Reply ]
Although there are very few Prince songs that appeal to me (and this song is not one that appeals), as a musician I can acknowledge and respect his musical abilities and the ground he\'s broken along the way. This song is no exception -- he mixes a lot of unexpected sounds to paint an interesting picture. I wouldn\'t buy the picture, but it\'s interesting to look at.
Posted 21 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]
The Grafitti Bridge project was a hit and miss proposition - this was one of the songs that worked for me IMHO.
Posted 21 years ago by tomnam    [ Reply ]
awesome! way to dig up the lost classics!
Posted 21 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Irrational though it may be, but this song frightens me. Might be all that plinking in the background that just seems to unnerve me. :(
Posted 21 years ago by Ngoziman    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by SuperWeh: I've been told that in the US it's not that "cool" to like prince amongst most of the musician crowd. .
I don't know where you heard that, but I'm a musician and most of my musician friends thing he's a friggin' musical genius.
Posted 22 years ago by mfassett    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by kevinc: Did you ever hear his sign of the times album? I'm not a huge Prince fan, but with the exception of the throwaway live song at the end, I think it's it's an exceptional album. It has pure pop, a little rap (not great, but funny), funk and straight out rockers. Whenever I hear The Cross, I can't help but wonder if U2 heard the song before writing All I Want is You. If you know someone who has it, it might be worth giving it a spin. Kevin
The Cross, Sign O' The Times, Housequake and If I Were Your Girlfriend are absolute classics IMO as a rock fan. Althought I know the R&B fans prefer Adore.
Posted 22 years ago by solelover    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Leslie: I have never really liked any of Prince's nor TAFKAP's music, but I must say this song is a pleasant exception.
Did you ever hear his sign of the times album? I'm not a huge Prince fan, but with the exception of the throwaway live song at the end, I think it's it's an exceptional album. It has pure pop, a little rap (not great, but funny), funk and straight out rockers. Whenever I hear The Cross, I can't help but wonder if U2 heard the song before writing All I Want is You. If you know someone who has it, it might be worth giving it a spin. Kevin
Posted 22 years ago by kevinc    [ Reply ]
This song may very well be the worst tune I have heard in months. I\'d rather listen to fingernails on a chalkboard.
Posted 22 years ago by geotrash    [ Reply ]
I have never really liked any of Prince\'s nor TAFKAP\'s music, but I must say this song is a pleasant exception.
Posted 22 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
I\'ve been told that in the US it\'s not that \"cool\" to like prince amongst most of the musician crowd. I can\'t really see why. I\'m a musician myself although I\'m not from the US (I\'ve been put through US international schools though). It\'s not like Prince is my alltime favorite artist or anything and I don\'t always dig his sexually oriented lyrics and attitude but he\'s definitely done some very cool stuff musically IMO. He\'s got some very groovy tunes.
Posted 22 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by mlr72: prince rocks. and not just because I used to live in MPLS. although there is a disturbing trend on that one.
What do you mean? I live in Mpls now. I think Prince rocks too.
Posted 22 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]
Wow! Great song. I am truly amazed at the reaction of most RP listeners to Prince. There is absolutely no one in music today that comes close to his musical genius.
Posted 22 years ago by briandel    [ Reply ]
Garbage
Posted 22 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]