freebird
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'cause I'm free as a bird now
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Post by freebird on Apr 21, 2016 17:56:35 GMT
He's been sick for awhile. So sad!!!! I just loved him. Such an amazing talent. RIP. I was just reading a few days ago that he tried to make it to a concert and got sick and had to go home. It wanted to do this concert very badly. I thought at the time that sounded like someone that wanted to have their last concert. RIP Prince. A man that could never ever be replaced!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2016 18:00:50 GMT
RIP. One of my favorite artists ever. Dancing to "1999" in the early 80s thinking that 1999 was so far away. Purple Rain is iconic.
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scrappert
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Post by scrappert on Apr 21, 2016 18:01:20 GMT
Very sad news. In shock! Love his music.
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Post by femalebusiness on Apr 21, 2016 18:02:10 GMT
I just watched Purple Rain for the umpteenth time yesterday. So sad.
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Post by anonrefugee on Apr 21, 2016 18:02:53 GMT
I just saw it on Facebook and came here instead of a news source. Maybe i have fallen into the Hotel California .
So sad, I didn't know he was sick.
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gsquaredmom
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Jun 26, 2014 17:43:22 GMT
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Post by gsquaredmom on Apr 21, 2016 18:03:13 GMT
What a loss. If you have not tried this, I endorse it heartily: The album, Purple Rain, is incredible accompaniment for, ahem...intimate activities. Perfect beat. Passionate.
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Post by leannec on Apr 21, 2016 18:10:25 GMT
Geez, so sad There's another "bucket list" concert that I'll never see ...
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Post by gmcwife1 on Apr 21, 2016 18:12:01 GMT
So very sad
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2016 18:15:12 GMT
So terribly sad. Truly awful. He was a genius.
I am so very sad right now. Prince was one of my first musical loves. I grew up in a house with jazz and classical - my parents were never fans of popular music. Purple Rain was the very first album I remember buying.
He was so influential and so brave and so PRINCE.
RIP, dear man.
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Post by disneypal on Apr 21, 2016 18:15:31 GMT
I am in complete shock!
He was scheduled to play 2 shows (back to back on the same night) here on Apr 7th but he postponed it to Apr 15th because he had the flu. He played 2 shows on the 15th and flew out after the 2nd show. On the flight, they had to make an emergency landing in IL and he was taken to the hospital and released. The next day, he gave a show at Paisley Park in MN.
I wonder if something worse was wrong and he didn't know it, although it is possible he could have died from the flu.
I just can't believe it. I'm so sad.
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Post by peasapie on Apr 21, 2016 18:15:31 GMT
So very sad.
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quiltz
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Jun 29, 2014 16:13:28 GMT
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Post by quiltz on Apr 21, 2016 18:25:21 GMT
CTV News, which is a subsidiary of BELL MEDIA is one of the best sources for news in Canada. ETALK & The Social are also subsidiaries of Bell Media. grinningcat They (Bell Media & their subsidiaries) would not risk their reputation nor would they risk any legal consequences if they did not have absolute confirmation of the death of a celebrity. 'The Social' was simply using this breaking news to start their 'conversation' at the start of the show. I don't consider 'The Social' as a hard news show, simply an entertainment show similar to 'The View'.
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Post by craftedbys on Apr 21, 2016 18:25:29 GMT
It's just so sad. I was never a rabid fan, but I did like his music and always thought he was a hell of a musician. Can't hear anything off of the Purple Rain album without it taking me back to high school.
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Post by malibou on Apr 21, 2016 18:27:31 GMT
Dang. So sorry. May there be peace.
I have so many memories tied to Prince songs. Just last night I was demonstrating for my dh and ds how an old friend danced to Raspberry Beret and did so on an insane repeat. Like 100s of times. Believe it or not, I still like that song. She was a funny girl.
J
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IAmUnoriginal
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Jun 25, 2014 23:27:45 GMT
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on Apr 21, 2016 18:29:04 GMT
These were just posted on the Twins Facebook page. It's raining in the Twin Cities and they turned all the LED at Target Field purple.
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Post by jillonthehill on Apr 21, 2016 18:29:22 GMT
It's raining in Minneapolis right now. I'm sure there are a few drops of purple rain falling somewhere near First Avenue.
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Post by cynipidae17 on Apr 21, 2016 18:31:39 GMT
These were just posted on the Twins Facebook page. It's raining in the Twin Cities and they turned all the LED at Target Field purple. As a former Minnesotan, this does my heart proud
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Post by anxiousmom on Apr 21, 2016 18:39:58 GMT
He wasn't one of my top favorites, but I sure do have very fond memories of times that involved his music. I saw him in concert back in the 1999 and Purple Rain days (both concert tours) when I was in high school. It sure is sad that we are starting to lose not just the older musicians, but musicians that I consider *MY* generation too.
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Post by colleen on Apr 21, 2016 18:45:18 GMT
These were just posted on the Twins Facebook page. It's raining in the Twin Cities and they turned all the LED at Target Field purple. As a former Minnesotan, this does my heart proud Ditto. RIP.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Apr 21, 2016 18:46:06 GMT
Much too young to die. While I was not a fan, it is always sad to see anyone leave us prematurely. I saw that on April 7 his flight made an emergency landing in Moline, IL and he was rushed to the hospital. However, he was released after a bit and returned home. He must have had an underlying illness. Such a shame.
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Post by just PEAchy on Apr 21, 2016 18:46:48 GMT
This just makes me so sad. I loved Prince, he was such a legend, so much talent. I always think of my college days when I hear his music. Definitely gone too soon, may he RIP.
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Post by MadamG2U on Apr 21, 2016 18:53:35 GMT
So very sad MadamG2U
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linda~lou
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Jun 25, 2014 21:57:08 GMT
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Post by linda~lou on Apr 21, 2016 19:04:18 GMT
I cannot wrap my head around it. I've seen him in concert so many times. I'm devastated, absolutely devastated.
The doves are certainly crying.
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Post by pierkiss on Apr 21, 2016 19:35:33 GMT
So sad. This has been an awful year so far with regard to death, both famous people and actual personal loved ones.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 21, 2016 19:36:11 GMT
I haven't been able to watch the news but have they said what happened? The other day it was reported that he had the flu but then did a concert the next day.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2016 19:45:16 GMT
I haven't been able to watch the news but have they said what happened? The other day it was reported that he had the flu but then did a concert the next day. No reports yet on cause of death.
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msladibug
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Jul 10, 2014 2:31:46 GMT
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Post by msladibug on Apr 21, 2016 19:49:57 GMT
I'm so sad. he was young...57. He was my favorite as a teen.
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jayfab
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Jun 26, 2014 21:55:15 GMT
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Post by jayfab on Apr 21, 2016 20:01:04 GMT
I am so sad. He was a a great musician, performer, businessman and mentor to so many. What a loss to music and humanity.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 21, 2016 20:02:42 GMT
Yes, so sad! Prince reigned supreme where I went to high school. His music is the soundtrack of my youth.
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azredhead
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Jun 25, 2014 22:49:18 GMT
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Post by azredhead on Apr 21, 2016 20:14:28 GMT
I was watching some of the news feeds and the stories about him. On Fox they were talkinig about the after party from SNL. I remember Jimmy Fallon talking about how shocked and excited they were that Prince made an appearance and performed with them. I remember him telling the story for a good few minutes after his opening. I know Jimmy is on vacation tonight I wonder if he will be on tonight. I can't imagine how those who knew him best are reaacting. So young and a good person! I hear a lot about the flu too. So sad. Lets Go Crazy is probably one of my favorites.
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