Song: Walk Don't Walk
Album: Diamonds and Pearls
Year: 1991
A capable but unremarkable track from Prince's first album with the New Power Generation. This track fits in nicely with the mélange of styles exhibited on the album and, like most of the tracks, doesn't detract from the album but doesn't shine either. I do like the inclusion of the brief car horn riff, though it does feel like someone was just playing with their new sampling keyboard.
Verdict: 3/5 stars
Would I sing it at karaoke? I wouldn't NOT sing it!
Song: God Only Knows
Album: Tonight
Year: 1984
Though this is a cover of a Beach Boys song, I did not know that when I bought the Tonight album in 1984. Teenage me wasn't necessarily into slower romance songs at that time but I appreciated the vocals and thought it was a nice tune back in the day. It's grown on me over time and I very much prefer it over the poppy, boppy Beach Boys version (though to be fair I have never liked the Beach Boys despite trying to listen to Pet Sounds several times . . . I just don't get it).
Verdict: 4/5 stars
Would I sing it at karaoke? I'd have to practice quite a bit but sure.
Winner: God Only Knows
Running Score: Bowie 25, Prince 16
Postscript:
Every once in a while my Spotify will hit me with a cool tune when I reach the end of my Prince v. Bowie playlist. This one popped up today and I thought it worthy of sharing:
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