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Debate This…Michael Jackson vs Prince
Be sure to cast your vote on the poll below. I’ll share the results later. . . .
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Boy, this is a tough one. I can’t believe it’s been two years since Michael’s passing. He was such a talented man.
Now, I mostly remember Prince from Purple Rain. Probably because I was a junior higher and won tickets for the movie, but my folks wouldn’t let me go!
Yeah, now, umpteen years later, I can see their logic. But back then. . . **LOL**
Anyway, what’s your take on Michael vs Prince?
Debate This. . . .
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20 Comments
Sandra Khaled
Mj
Nidhi
When it comes to music.. It’s one and only the KING MICHAEL JACKSON ❤️❤️❤️
Lisa Kessler
My vote is for Michael… Prince is okay, but Michael was really amazing… I still remember the way my jaw dropped when MTV first aired Smooth Criminal when they did that anti-gravity lean! WOW!!!
Lisa 🙂
Jill W
Your parents were wise not to let you see, Purple Rain….strange movie. I grew up loving the Jackson 5 and the Osmonds. In college, I enjoyed MJ much more than Prince. I always thought Prince was odd from the beginning, but I think MJ became odd due to his environment and the demands and expectations put upon him. I vote for MJ!
Jillian Chantal
I agree with Danica- depends on my time of life AND depends on Michael’s as well. His 80s music was awesome but when he got all weird and stuff, I was over it. Prince was always cool. Even when he changed his name because of his contract. LOL!
Lynn Rush
Yeah, that whole name changing thing was weird. I never got into the details as to why he did that.
Lindsay
I was never a fan of either singer so I voted for Kenny G by default
Lynn Rush
🙂
Lydia K
I liked early MG (Jackson five, and just after) but I like Prince better from beginning to…present. I wish I could see him in concert.
Lynn Rush
I didn’t like MJ much as the Jackson 5, but mostly his earlier stuff like Billie Jean, Beat It, Thriller. A few earlier songs like PYT Rock with me. 🙂
Savannah Chase
When it comes to music I have to say MJ…
Lynn Rush
Right on, my friend!
Ciara Knight
I’m not a huge fan of either. I preferred more of MJ’s music.
Lynn Rush
I have to vote MJ. 🙂 So, did you vote Kenny G? 🙂
danicaavet
You know, this is almost unfair. It depends on what point in my life we’re talking about. As a very young kid, I couldn’t stop listening to Michael Jackson, but my tastes grew more “sophisticated” by the time Prince came out. I loved the fact that he was so rock-like and MJ became boring to me. Now, in my 30’s…it’s Prince although the little girl inside me still loves to sing along with P.Y.T. every time I hear it.
Lynn Rush
Ohhhh PYT!!!!!!! Great song. You’re right about the depending on what point of life….That’s true!
kendallgrey
OMG, Prince all the way! “Get Off” is one of my fave songs of all time. Seriously love that one. And “Darling Nikki” too, though I actually like the Foo Fighters’ version better (please don’t throw stuff at me).
Michael Jackson was awesome, no doubt about that. I really like his earlier stuff – all the way back the Jackson 5. But the later material got a little too whiny for me. I don’t think I ever had that problem with Prince. You know who I’m voting for!
PS- my kids LOVE MJ. My daughter found a book about him at B&N the other day and begged us to buy it. 🙂
Lynn Rush
Did you buy them the book? LOL. Prince has talent, but I’ll have to stick with MJ….
aliciamccalla
Hi Lynn! When I was a teenager I was obsessed with Prince. He was so cool. My mom would rip his posters down but I always had one in the back of my closet. In my late 30s my husband took me to his concert. I’d been to one as a child but as an adult that was one of the best concerts because Prince has talent. I do think MJ outdid Prince with crossover appeal but Prince actually survived mentally. MJ lost himself along the way. I have to say that I totally remember this debate from the 80s. It still comes down to preferences. I do love MJ and am so sorry that he’s gone. Both of these guys are tremendous singers and entertainers.
Lynn Rush
You’re right about losing himself along the way. Nice point. They both have talent, you’re right. 🙂