Song: When Doves Cry
Album: Purple Rain
Year: 1984
What is there to say about When Doves Cry that hasn't been said before? It's a masterpiece. The intro guitar is amazing. The substitution of Prince's weird vocal track in lieu of a bass line is inspired. The overlapping vocals are genius. The little keyboard riff is instantly recognizable. What's not to like?
Well, if you're a Bruce Springsteen fan, you may not like the fact that this was Prince's first number one hit, charting on July 7, 1984 and remaining at #1 for 5 straight weeks, resulting in The Boss' "Dancing in the Dark" being held at #2. This is the closest Springsteen has come to having a #1 hit.
Verdict: 5/5 stars
Would I sing it at karaoke? I believe I have. Not well . . .
Song: Rubber Band
Album: David Bowie
Year: 1967
It would have taken a stellar Bowie song to go up against When Doves Cry, and Rubber Band is not that song. It's somewhat of a novelty song, best described by the blog Pushing Ahead of the Dame.
Seriously . . . follow the link and read the blog. I'll wait.
Back already? Well, I have no more to add. I'm not enthralled with this song. I don't need to hear it again. The Spinners, yes; this mess, no.
Verdict: Bowie's Rubber Band 1/5 stars. (The Spinners' Rubber Band Man 5/5 stars).
Would I sing it at karaoke? No. Neither version. Bowie's because it's not good and the Spinners because I'm not worthy.
Winner: When Doves Cry, of course.
Running Score: Bowie 25, Prince 17
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