For the last month on Q4music we've reported from every night of Prince's 21-date residency at London's O2, which came to an explosive conclusion with the a climactic, and explosive, pair of shows. Here's what he played.
Thursday 20 September
Musicology
Chelsea Rogers
Sexy Dancer/Le Freak
A Love Bizarre
7
Come Together
The One
Let's Go Crazy
I Feel For You
Controversy/Housequake
If I Was Your Girlfriend
solo piano medley
When Will We Be Paid
Money Don't Matter 2Nite
How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore
Condition Of The Heart
Little Red Corvette
Raspberry Beret
Sometimes It Snows In April
Cream
U Got The Look
Take Me With U
Guitar
Whole Lotta Love
Kiss
Purple Rain
1999
Crazy/Can't Get You Out Of My Head
Nothing Compares 2 U
*The verdict
Some of the best cover versions we've heard so far: Kylie Minogue's Can't Get You Out Of My Head generated plenty of freaky dancing, while a snatch of Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love was prefect timing, given news of the band's reunion gig at this very venue.
Friday 21 September
I Feel For You
Controversy/Housequake
Somewhere Here On Earth
Cream
U Got The Look
Musicology
Chelsea Rogers
Sexy Dancer/Le Freak
A Love Bizarre
Pass The Peas
solo piano set
Diamonds And Pearls
The Beautiful Ones
Little Red Corvette
I Would Die 4 U
Under The Cherry Moon
Sometimes It Snows In April
Purple Rain
Take Me With You
Guitar
Kiss
Let's Go Crazy
encore
1999
Nothing Compares 2 U
solo synth medley
Sign O The Times/When Doves Cry/Darling Nikki/I Wanna Be Your Lover/Erotic City/Alphabet St/DMSR/Delirious/Gett Off (Houstyle)/The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker/Irresistible Bitch/The Most Beautiful Girl In The World/Raspberry Beret
When U Were Mine
Girls And Boys
*The verdict
It’s been an epic run of shows, so it was only fitting that Prince pulled out all the stops for his final, two-hour 02 performance, generating a party-hard atmosphere that hasn’t been seen since the very earliest dates.
The show felt special from the beginning, as fans were handed glowsticks as they entered the arena, ensuring a blaze of colour (though Prince might have regretted the stunt when he was hit by a stray glowstick during his keyboard medley).
Taking the stage with “21” spray-painted on his jacket, Prince was in the mood to celebrate, letting the show over-run and teasing the crowd by saying, “Haven’t you got a train to catch?” In fact, for the final encore he pushed through the crowd itself to get back on stage.
Those lucky enough to be at the aftershow were treated to surprise cameos from Amy Winehouse (Love Is A Losing Game) and Beverley Knight (who sang the Aretha Franklin song Rock Steady). A fitting climax to a residency that has restored Prince’s reputation as one of the world’s greatest performers.
5:28 PM | 24/09/2007
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I need rehab - and to keep away from his concerts in future, then i'll be ok again. After seeing Prince at his final show and aftershow on Friday i've got some serious withdrawal symptoms to deal with. Honestly, if you missed out you should do everything you can to see him live. I'll be able to get a lift every day of my life from now on, just closing my eyes and going back to remember Prince singing with the voice of an angel (a wicked angel admittedly). As for his Guitar Playing? ....Hendrix or Prince? too easy, it's gotta be Prince every time! What? Shut up already,... Damn!
Posted by Dazzle at 7:50 PM | 24/09/2007 | Report Abuse
There is a set list missing for Thursday night 20 Sept??
Posted by steve birnie at 9:51 AM | 25/09/2007 | Report Abuse
There is a set list missing for Thursday night 20 Sept??
Posted by steve birnie at 9:52 AM | 25/09/2007 | Report Abuse
There is a set list missing for Thursday night 20 Sept??
Posted by steve birnie at 9:53 AM | 25/09/2007 | Report Abuse
I disagree with you Q , the concerts have improved and got better and better in my opinion ,building up to a superb last 3 nights. First few nights were far too vegas / showy.
Posted by carl dench at 4:06 PM | 25/09/2007 | Report Abuse
Another great show. Number 3 for me. Shame the run had to come to an end...
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Posted by Kobi at 4:06 PM | 25/09/2007 | Report Abuse
I disagree with you Q , the concerts have improved and got better and better in my opinion ,building up to a superb last 3 nights. First few nights were far too vegas / showy.
Posted by carl dench at 4:07 PM | 25/09/2007 | Report Abuse
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