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Mon Aug-23-10 07:24 PM
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Ok! Who is the better "entertainer?" Michael Jackson or |
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Prince!! I say, Michael. Not that I don't like Prince. I do! Purple Rain and Diamonds and Pearls are my two favorite. The guy is certainly multi-talented but when it comes down to "showmanship," and entertainment! Michael's got it or had it, hands down.
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Mon Aug-23-10 07:37 PM
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Mon Aug-23-10 07:43 PM
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4. They both have their points |
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Both great musicians. Michael could dance. Prince could act. I think it's a toss up.
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Mon Aug-23-10 07:46 PM
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Mon Aug-23-10 08:06 PM
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8. I take it you haven't seen the movie Purple Rain. |
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Edited on Mon Aug-23-10 08:07 PM by Tobin S.
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Tue Aug-24-10 01:25 PM
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15. Yeah, I saw it. That's why I said, "Really?" n/t |
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Mon Aug-23-10 07:49 PM
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Mon Aug-23-10 07:54 PM
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7. Oh, please. Who the hell is that? n/t |
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Tue Aug-24-10 01:57 PM
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19. Nice post, "Rush" Limbaugh!! |
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Tue Aug-24-10 02:22 PM
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20. Hey....a Rush hater I can understand...but connecting them with OxyRush is just plain mean! |
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Mon Aug-23-10 08:10 PM
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9. well.... if you mean who can do the best live show, then definitely Prince. eom |
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Mon Aug-23-10 08:26 PM
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10. My daughter hates it when I point this out... |
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Michael Jackson can't dance anymore. He's been quiet of late. In fact, even I can dance better than Michael Jackson can. James Brown, also.
MJ WAS a better entertainer, but by default Prince is a better entertainer these days.
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Mon Aug-23-10 08:50 PM
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"He's been quiet of late."
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Tue Aug-24-10 01:28 PM
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16. Very funny. That's why I used PAST tense as well as present. |
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Even by DEFAULT, Prince is not the better entertainer.
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Tue Aug-24-10 02:36 AM
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13. Couldn't choose when I cared back in the 80s, still can't choose. |
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They both had tremendous talents, and it really just depends on which talent you value as to which one you choose. Michael had a better voice and slicker moves and a more natural, personable demeanor. Prince had a more artistic musical sense, was a much better musician, and a dramatic persona that thrilled some and repulsed others. Both put on killer shows.
I always liked Prince better, but I can't really argue that Prince was better. Better at some things, maybe. But not better.
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Tue Aug-24-10 03:26 AM
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14. Entertainer? Michael Jackson, probably. Musician? Prince. No contest, no question. |
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Edited on Tue Aug-24-10 03:31 AM by Spider Jerusalem
See here (especially the part from 3:30 to the end): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifp_SVrlurYMichael Jackson? Brilliant performer. Prince? Musical genius and total fucking badass. Prince > MJ. Even if he can't dance as well.
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Tue Aug-24-10 01:30 PM
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17. When I go to a concert, I go for the music |
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not to see somebody prance around on stage without playing any music themselves.
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I don't have to think of what else he has done while he's on stage.
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Tue Aug-24-10 03:57 PM
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Micheal doesn't move around much since he died.
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Tue Aug-24-10 04:22 PM
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23. I guess few folks know the meaning of PAST TENSE. |
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Nevertheless, there can still be a comparison.
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Tue Aug-24-10 04:01 PM
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Better songwriter, better musician, greater stylistic range, and, and this is probably the only time I can say this, less of a batshit loon.
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Tue Aug-24-10 05:05 PM
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24. Oh, he's a loon, alright! Freaky AND weird. n/t |
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Tue Aug-24-10 05:22 PM
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25. Ooo, that's a tough one. |
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For pure entertainment, I'd have to go with Jackson.
Although I'd also argue that Prince was more of a creative artist.
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Tue Aug-24-10 11:18 PM
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26. Sorry...Gotta say Prince. |
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An amazingly creative entertainer and song writer.
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Tue Aug-24-10 11:34 PM
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27. The correct answer is... |
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Edited on Tue Aug-24-10 11:45 PM by Bennyboy
Bruce Springsteen. A little bit Cheesey, a lot of real emotion and kick ass music. In the 70's there was nothing at all like the show he put on, Diving off the maps, crowd surfing while playing guitar, sliding across the floor. The funny stories, the skits that were HILARIOUS....Get the DVD from Bbarcelona. NO DOUBT ABOUT IT.
Runner up: Garth Brooks.
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Tue Aug-24-10 11:55 PM
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28. Add Mick Jagger and James Brown to the list |
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of entertainers that were more entertaining than MJ...
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Wed Aug-25-10 10:09 AM
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29. Sorry, not the question at hand. n/t |
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Wed Aug-25-10 11:35 AM
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30. If we are including dead guys then |
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Sammy Davis Jr and Louis Armstrong blow em both away.
I like music. Not so much on dance. All MJ had was a high voice and dance moves. Oh, and a fondness for little boys.
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Wed Aug-25-10 07:26 PM
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31. If that's your taste in music! Great. But that's not the question. n/t |
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