Prince on MJ - MJJCOMMUNITY

Arty · 15-10-2009, 02:24 PM

This is the first interview since MJ death where Prince is talking about him.

For several years, you've cultivated the art of surprise concerts in exceptional locations...

I now prefer this format above the traditional tour, it tempts me more. I like being the first and the last to do something. When I played in London in 2007, the O ² Arena, I asked the producers what had been the record number of shows played consecutely in their venue. They said six. I said that I wanted to do twenty-one. During two weeks they refused me, nobody had ever played for so long. All concerts were nevertheless sold out. Since then, Michael Jackson showed me that I should go farther (Michael Jackson had planned to fifty concerts in this venue for what should be his big comeback).

At your concert at the Grand Palais, you've performed a song the Jackson 5 Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground). Was it a tribute?

My singer Elisa has the same timbre as Michael when he was young. And a good song is a good song.

How did you feel at the death of Michael Jackson?

(Prince, obviously reluctant, does not want to dwell on the subject.) It is always sad to lose someone you loved.

Interview conducted by Stéphane Davet

http://www.lemonde.fr/culture/articl...or=AL-32280184

See Prince latest live gig in Montreux -video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UO4U...er_profilepage

Arabian Knight · 15-10-2009, 02:39 PM

Finally prince talked about his King...

Shamonee · 15-10-2009, 02:41 PM

Thank you so much for sharing this.

Prince is cool but a very secluded individual.
Anyone know why he's so private?

And can somebody translate that artical please?

DuranDuran · 15-10-2009, 02:42 PM

I don't think Prince is the type to speak about personal feelings or business. He didn't answer questions about when his parents died. He also doesn't respond about his sister Tyka, who's had a lot of trouble in her life. Tyka is his only full sibling, though he has several half siblings. Prince gets upset if employees, friends, or band members speak about him in the press.

ensleyave · 15-10-2009, 02:47 PM

Michael and Prince had great admiration and respect each ones talent. You always have that one competitor that help keep on your toes, but those two respected each other.

Memefan · 15-10-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by arabian knight

finally prince talked about his king...

:::dead:::

ashtanga · 15-10-2009, 02:55 PM

Hmmmmmmmmm

Thanks for sharing!

Carinemjj · 15-10-2009, 03:04 PM

aaawww Thanks Prince, finally some words, been waiting for that you sexy man.

DuranDuran · 15-10-2009, 03:12 PM

A little snippet of the "Shake Your Body" performance is posted in the Prince thread located in the 'Music Makes The World Go Round' section.

Arty · 15-10-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DuranDuran

A little snippet of the "Shake Your Body" performance is posted in the Prince thread located in the 'Music Makes The World Go Round' section.

Thanks. I didn´t know that.

shawnt · 15-10-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Shamonee

Prince is cool but a very secluded individual.
Anyone know why he's so private?

If my every word could be twisted, dissected, and taken out of context by the media, I would be a very private person as well.

Arty · 15-10-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnt

If my every word could be twisted, dissected, and taken out of context by the media, I would be a very private person as well.

I agree. I would do the same.

I hate that the "new stars" ( stars lol) are going to every talk -show and talking about everything that happend to their lives....where is the mysticism??????

nadia_j · 15-10-2009, 03:20 PM

Thanks for posting! It was nice to read.

shimar · 15-10-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Arty

How did you feel at the death of Michael Jackson?

(Prince, obviously reluctant, does not want to dwell on the subject.) It is always sad to lose someone you loved.

This is why I love the Purple One. I always knew they had the rivalry on the BUSINESS side, but deep down they both had mutual respect & good vibes towards the other.

DuranDuran · 15-10-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Arty

I agree. I would do the same.

I hate that the "new stars" ( stars lol) are going to every talk -show and talking about everything that happend to their lives....where is the mysticism??????

There are some old celebs that used to "tell all" like John Lennon & Marvin Gaye. But Prince has never been press friendly. When he 1st came out, he used to make up stuff about his background to tell in interviews. Then he banned tape recorders, note pads, and pre written questions. So the interviewer would have to somehow remember what he said. Prince is the opposite of Madonna.