Okay, so I admit that I've been a life long fan of both Michael Jackson and Prince for varying reasons. I will also admit that I was a little overboard in my love for both growing up...really overboard. I may have even gone a little overboard with my mourning for Michael's passing, just a little so bear with me as I ask you to join me for the battle of battles and your participation is needed!
I've compiled four songs for each artist in the following categories: Ballad and Dance. I want to point out that it really is difficult to select four songs for each but in the interest of bandwidth I've decided to wittle them down. The selection is subjective as there are songs in each category by both artists that I like more but I wanted to be able to represent not only their differing styles over time, the popularity of the songs (mainstream), but also a progression over time.
Both artists have had careers that span decades and some of their best music is only known to loyal fans. For instance, you will not that many of the Prince songs are bunched into a very short time period. This is by no means a reflection of the best work for Prince and the same can be said of Michael Jackson!
Moving on...
In the comments section add your votes for each category in your response!
Tally this night. Okay, let go!
Michael Jackson Ballads
Lady in My Life
Man in the Mirror
Will You Be There
You are Not Alone
Prince Ballads
Adore
Purple Rain
When Doves Cry
Another Lonely Christmas
Okay lets move on to the real fun. Ready to dance!
Prince Dance
1999
Kiss
Little Red Corvette
Let's go Crazy
Michael Jackson Dance
Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
Off the Wall
Wanna Be Starting Something
The Don't Really Care about US
Okay so there you have it. Four songs in two categories of two wonderful artists. Don't forget to add you choices in your comment:
Best Ballad Performer
Best Dance Performer
Best Artist
You can copy and paste the text above and add it to your comment.
Again! This is not meant to be the best of the best with these artists. Sorry for the ads. These are some of my favorites and feel free to add your favorites in comments!
Updated by princss6 at Wed Mar 9, 2011, 04:28:24 PM
Well preliminary results are in...
Prince in the lead, followed by MJ and then in last place are you fence-sitters (including myself). Come on MJ fans, get involved or it looks like Prince is going to run away with this one!