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18. My first time hearing When Doves Cry. From my Facebook

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Thu Apr 21, 2016, 10:14 PM

Apr 2016

The single "When Doves Cry" was released on May 16, 1984.

There aren't many songs that I recall vividly the first time I heard them but this is definitely one of them.

I was driving and I remember staring at the radio, amazed at the what I was hearing. First, there is no bass. NO BASS. The entire arrangement is fascinating because it's sparse and open while being intricate and detailed.

The drums. The keyboards. The vocals.

The vocals.

How many different voices was he using? How many layers to create that sound.

That song changed everything.

I join all my friends in our sorrow at the loss of such an artist. Glad to see he is getting the accolades he deserves and I hope he knew how much we all loved him.

Thank god we still have his music.

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The musicians of Democratic Underground know about Prince.... [View all] Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 OP

Simply Awesome - RIP... jonno99 Apr 2016 #1

Play the video, watch the guitar work, fucking genius or if that word is overused Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #2

Experts say he played 27 instruments malaise Apr 2016 #4

Watch this video, very few can do that with a guitar Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #5

Let's face facts malaise Apr 2016 #7

speaking of genius and gone Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #8

So fucking righteous! flying rabbit Apr 2016 #16

What I respected about him ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2016 #3

Absolutely. lovemydog Apr 2016 #21

He was amazing. bigwillq Apr 2016 #6

and LISTEN TO THIS WHOLE THING, PRINCE IS AT THE END Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #9

I was just about to post that one. NightWatcher Apr 2016 #10

Wow noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #13

Fabulous Musician/Songwriter noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #11

If I am not mistaken BumRushDaShow Apr 2016 #12

Rolling Stone's list is definitely arguable, but its contributor-judges are well respected. nt ancianita Apr 2016 #14

Born to... ngGale Apr 2016 #15

If that performance doesn't give you chills... Duppers Apr 2016 #17

My first time hearing When Doves Cry. From my Facebook Beaverhausen Apr 2016 #18

What I love about Prince is he wasn't afraid to be different, weird, unique Cheese Sandwich Apr 2016 #19

It's not just his technical prowess... Act_of_Reparation Apr 2016 #20

I agree with every word. lovemydog Apr 2016 #22

Oh yeah Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #25

like other's have said.. genius gets thrown around a lot, but Prince truly was genius nadine_mn Apr 2016 #23

A very talented musician! BuelahWitch Apr 2016 #24

What I like about Prince the most, is that unlike most all other musicians, you can't compare him Glassunion Apr 2016 #26

Yeah, kinda like ...well Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #27

Heard 30 instruments yesterday. Poor Stevie Wonder was almost unable to speak. nolabear Apr 2016 #28