Song: Saviour
Album: Emancipation
Year: 1996
A pretty straight-forward mid-tempo love song punctuated by standard Prince screams and guitar solos. Not a bad track but nothing all that memorable about it either.
Verdict: 3/5 stars
Would I sing it at karaoke? It would take years of vocal training, and possibly a time machine
Song: Under Pressure
Album: Hot Space (by Queen)
Year: 1982
What could I possibly say about this song that hasn't been said before? According to Wikipedia Queen played this one at every live performance from 1981 through the end of their touring career in 1986. The distinct vocal styles of Freddy Mercury and David Bowie both contrast and blend well to form a song that simmers at first, erupts and then draws back in on itself. A masterpiece!
A few other samplings of this song include the Rah Mix:
An appearance in Happy Feet 2:
And this douchebag . . .
Verdict: 5/5 stars
Would I sing it at karaoke? I have, multiple times, but only the Bowie part
Winner: Under Pressure
Running Score: Bowie 14, Prince 8
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