Prince

04.01.03

I would never proclaim myself a huge concert-goer, but I have managed to see a few. I think I have seen enough to distinguish between good, bad, and so-so shows. Or to tell you if there is something extraordinary to be noted. And so I am telling you all, for a huge concert in a huge stadium, Prince really knows what the hell he is doing. Just believe me on this one.

Have you ever seen a very small man jump off of a piano in stilletto heels, spin gracefully, and come to a full elegant stop all while playing a guitar?

I didn't think so. And I hadn't either, until I saw Prince. Really, he's more than he comes across as on TV. Size-wize, he is actually a bit smaller, mind you. But the man can dance. And jump. And run around from one side of the stage to another while singing and playing a guitar. To me, that means one thing: Rock Star.

Plus, who else can almost come across as a pimp in a Santa costume?

So this entry is about a little Prince song. My sister introduced me to an a capella remake version of this song done by the Carleton Knights when I was a in my early awkward years. For some reason the song stuck with me. I just kept on singing it in the shower for years without ever hearing it for a second time. And then when those magical file-sharing programs came along over a decade later, I decided to search for the song. On a whim. I had no idea it was by Prince!

So download it. It's just a great song about little kids. And starfish. And coffee. And I am not really sure what all of that has to do with maple syrup and jam. But don't worry - it will all make you feel good. Almost fifteen years after first hearing it, this song still makes me smile.

Download it here: Prince - Starfish and Coffee - download no longer available, contact me to find out how to get it.