Wish I'd Seen 'Em #2 - Prince
@teamfreak16 (43655)
Denver, Colorado
November 7, 2018 4:27pm CST
Wish I'd Seen 'Em. It's a musical series about musicians that I wish I'd seen in concert, because they are now deceased, and I missed that boat. We are at #2: Prince (1958-2016.)
Much like his predecessor in this series, Freddie Mercury, Prince was a born performer, one of the best showmen in music history. And I had my chance to see Prince.
Except.
In 1986, Prince and his backing band, The Revolution, hit the road in support of his album, Parade (his last album featuring The Revolution,) and Denver was on the itinerary. And a couple of friends and I got tickets.
Back then, I was working in radio, and there were times when I was simply unable to swing a night off. This was one of those times. I heard that it was one hell of a show, and I have no reason to believe otherwise. But the closest I ever got to seeing Prince after that was either on TV, or You Tube.
I linked to Prince's 2008 performance of Radiohead's "Creep" at Coachella. It was originally removed from You Tube, but the members of Radiohead lobbied for the video to be put back up. And that's one reason why I would have loved to have seen Prince. Because the odds were good that he might play something like this at some point during the show.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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8 Nov 18
Yes, totally agree! What a very talented artist way ahead of his time 
I remember when 1999 came out wow what a unique song!
I remember when 1999 came out wow what a unique song!2 people like this
@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
8 Nov 18
Such a great album, too! I once got into trouble for playing "Lady Cab Driver" on the radio when I was in college!
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
9 Nov 18
@dgobucks226 - The Program Director put a sticker over the song so that nobody could play it. 
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
8 Nov 18
I have no doubt that he would have placed highly on my "Best Concerts" list.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
9 Nov 18
@teamfreak16 Same here. If only.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
10 Nov 18
i never got to see him either..although..i don't think he ever played around here.
i do see the revolution pop up without him now every now and then.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
11 Nov 18
@teamfreak16 they're not bad.wendy looks really sad tho now.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
11 Nov 18
@scarlet_woman - Really? That's too bad. I used to think she was kinda hot!
@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
11 Nov 18
I did see some Revolution videos on You Tube while I was sifting through. I probably should check them out.
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@crossbones27 (53005)
• Mojave, California
8 Nov 18
He was not really not mt style of music but was a neat musician indeed and some how ended pulling me in on some of his stuff. I hear you would have been neat to see him live.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
8 Nov 18
It would have been worth it just to see him play guitar.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
12 Nov 18
his live shows must have been amazing
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
12 Nov 18
@teamfreak16 he wrote for and backed many other great performers too
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
13 Nov 18
@arthurchappell - He did. And you could usually tell it was him. The first time I heard "Manic Monday" I was like, "This sounds like something Prince would do."
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
12 Nov 18
From what I've heard and seen on You Tube, they must have been.
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@FourWalls (86830)
• United States
8 Nov 18
I missed a lot of concerts working nights. Of course, the added problem is that there's no way someone else at the radio station is gonna swap with you. I could do that at the post office, but you can't fool someone working in radio!
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
8 Nov 18
A lot of the part-timers had regular jobs during the week. As opposed to me, when I was part time, I made it known that I was always available. I had no problem calling in sick somewhere in order to pull an air shift.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
7 Nov 18
He was an awesome performer.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
8 Nov 18
From everything I've seen, he was incredible.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
8 Nov 18
I know. I also missed out on seeing Heart with Shooting Star, for the same reason. I had 14th row tickets, right on Nancy Wilson. I did eventually get to see both Heart and Shooting Star, though. Different shows, but I did get to see them.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
8 Nov 18
I think that Prince was one of those you either like him or you don't guys. I know a lot of people who don't care much for him.
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