My son Roman came to visit me for a couple of days. Yesterday afternoon I dropped him off at the Paoli train station so he could be on his way back to New York.
It was a sad moment for me because I can’t stand to see any of my kids leave after visiting me. I get a really, really empty and sad feeling in the pit of my stomach.
Add to that, Bonaparte texted me to let me know that the job interview I had two days prior, led nowhere. I had another empty feeling in my stomach and that general feeling of absolutely no future.
When I arrived home, I received a text from Roman. He asked me “Did u hear the news”. I replied “what news?” “is everything ok?”
His answer was “Prince is dead”.
My reaction exactly. No. Just. NO!
I figured it was one of those celebrity hoaxes because there was no way….
But the news was, unfortunately, true.
And in my sleuthing of news to find out what happened, I came across this shit from TMZ.
TMZ hinted that Prince’s death could have been from an overdose of drugs.
But not the recreational drugs. TMZ hinted it could have been from painkillers due to bodily damages that his body took from his performances.
Performances in making his fans happy.
Roman, who works at SNL, was incredibly lucky to be a part of the SNL Anniversary Show–and the after party was a great memory for him as he snapped this pic of Prince performing at a jam session at the party! Roman says it was the best night of his life!
If this news is true. I ask that you not judge.
Have any of us ever taken prescription or over-the-counter drugs? I know what MY answer is.
I have taken many prescription medications over the years to ease my emotional pain. My spirit is a damaged one and needs to be healed. My emotions are fragile and medication has always taken my inner pain away.
Unfortunately, I have no medical insurance so those medications are a thing of the past. Instead I have to live with my demons. Writing helps to ease that pain somewhat.
But this isn’t about me. This is about an iconic musician.
And I despise the media for putting a spin and sensationalizing the loss of a great and talented man.
Instead, I want to remember lovely and great things about Prince and the musical gifts he gave us.
Back in the late 1970’s I heard “I Wanna Be Your Lover” by Prince. It was the first time I heard him and I loved the song.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x15zj5c_prince-i-wanna-be-your-lover-official-video_music
I loved everything about this song. I loved the catchy tune. The lyrics. His Falsetto voice and his cool look. It never occurred to me that this bundle of cuteness would grow to be one of the most important musicians of all time.
I grew into my adulthood with him. His songs carried me through life as a single woman living in NYC. His songs got me through highs and lows in my life. When I hear certain songs, I think of people that have come and gone and those I miss.
My Little Prince’s music made quite a mark on some life events…
I remember driving on the West Side Highway one morning. I was driving Jake downtown to school at St. Ignatius Loyola. As was our routine, we listened to the radio. The DJ at Z-100 mentioned a bit of Prince trivia. He said Prince’s favorite meal was Pot Roast made with a can of Pepsi. I decided to try it and added a can of Pepsi to my regular slow-cooked Pot Roast. Viola! From then on, “Prince Pepsi Pot Roast” became a regular on the menu!
“Purple Rain” will always remind me of my friends Dick and Lisa Kern because we were all obsessed!
I wanted a Raspberry Beret.
I loved Tom Jones even more after he did a cover of Prince’s “Kiss”.
I never realized that Prince wrote “Manic Monday” for The Bangles. Nor did I realize he wrote “Nothing Compares 2 U” for Sinead O’Connor.
Prince–you sly Minx, you! You wrote the most incredible songs–not just for you but for so many others!
Today I’m sad. And I’m on the verge of tears. My tears aren’t only because we have lost a musical genius, but they are for all the vicious speculation that sensationalist cheap news media will report. And people will judge.
It doesn’t matter HOW this talented man left us. What matters is that he left us. And we are all affected.
Prince–thank you for making moments of my life memorable. Thank you for your beautiful musical gifts. Thank you for your individuality. Thank you for your Pot Roast!
You’ve made the doves cry but the angels are singing.
I swear the media makes every celebrity death about drug abuse. I mean c’mon, is being a druggie a prerequisite to becoming rich and famous? They really need to come up with new material.
Tasha. Right???? The point is that we LOST a great human. I hate the focus on all celebrity news. The media has turned into total trash!XOXOXO!!!
I’m with you on this one – we don’t know what happened – let’s not judge. RIP Prince – a beautiful original person.
Hi Penny. It is a sad day for the world and nobody will know the reason so we cannot judge. We can just reflect on the gifts we were given…….
Love this Catherine. Great chunks of my life have been lived to Prince soundtracks too. Ever since the 1970’s. This world is now missing his musical genius. I don’t care what the facts or fiction are. I’m sad. And will be for a good long while about his dying. RIP Prince.
Suzy. I’ve been on the verge of tears all mourning. This is a tough day for so many of us. He broke walls of generations and it’s just so incredibly saddened. I hope he is playing for the angels…XOXOXO!!!
No matter what the circumstances were, it’s a very sad day for many of us. 🙁
Exactly Bun. Exactly. XOXOXO
Another great artist loss this year. Sad and he was so young – my age! Thanks Catherine for the post, I enjoyed it. Have a great Friday! 🙂
Hi Terry. I’m touched that you enjoyed the post. It sucks when iconoclasts that are around our age transition. His music will be eternal though! XOXOXO!!!
Lovely post Catherine.. RIP Prince..
Thanks Bling. Hugs and Kisses to you. XOXOXO!!
I missed that era of music altogether. So I never really was acquainted with his music. It’s too bad, though. He seems like a fine musician. You have my condolences, girlfriend. {{{Catherine}}}
Lady Calen. It isn’t too late to sit back and become acquainted with his music. It’s magical! XOXOXOXO!!!
Thank you.
You are most welcome Denise! XOXOXOXO!!!
Nice touch on the top picture of your website I see it everyday in my city. That is too bad that we lost a great musician at an early age. Nice post.
Hi Dude! I’m glad you like that pic. I took it many years ago and it always brightens my day Another great musician is gone in the physical form but his music will be eternal! XOXOXOXO!!!
A beautiful tribute and a poignant post. I love how he played all of the instruments in all of the songs on his first few albums. He was truly gifted. Someone in the industry was asked by the media to describe him in a few words, and said he was a “musical mystery “. I would have to agree.
Hope you’re feeling better by now Catherine, go easy on yourself and take things one day at a time. We have to let go of whatever we can’t control, for our own sake. BTW, your son took a great photo! I think I would have dropped the camera if I were that close to him, lol.
Hi Margaret! Right?? How many musicians can say they can play as many instruments as Prince did. He was a musician’s musician!
Yeah. I know I have to let go but sometimes it’s just hard. I’m working on it! Oh. If I were at that party I would have passed out from being overwhelmed!! XOXOXOXO!!!