A tribute to the strange relationship between a jazz maverick and an electro ponce, as told through a playlist entirely composed of songs by Prince
It’s no secret that Vince and Howard have radically different ideas about music. What do an electro ponce and jazz maverick listen to together? Well, it’s my headcanon that they BOTH love Prince. He’s got enough of a jazz-funk fusion soul to satisfy Howard’s jazzy cravings, while being drenched in enough synth-pop kitsch to appeal to Vince. So here’s my contribution to Bringing Back the Boosh Day 3, Music: an all-Prince playlist!
Strange Relationship, Sign o’ the Times, 1987: To celebrate the strange relationship Vince and Howard share
“Controversy”, Controversy, 1981: Vince’s anthem. An ode to being yourself despite the haters.
“Girls and Boys,” Parade, 1986: “He’s only known her for a little while, but he’s grown accustomed to her style[...] Meet me in another world baby, space and joy”. Could anything be more Boosh?
“Kiss”, Under The Cherry Moon, 1990: Because Howard doesn’t need to be rich, beautiful, or cool to rule Vince’s world
“Let’s Work”, Controversy, 1981: A nod to the fact that Vince and Howard work together
“Just As Long As We’re Together”, For You, 1978: Because every problem Vince and Howard have ever had starts when they turn on each other. Just as long as they’re together, everything’s all right.
“When Doves Cry (Extended Version)”, Purple Rain, 1984: Howard’s song, because he’s never satisfied
“U Got The Look”, Sign O’ the Times, 1987: Because Howard loves Vince’s look.
“Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?”, Prince, 1979: Why do the boys treat each other so bad, indeed?
“When You Were Mine”, Dirty Mind, 1980: A song for the three minutes Howince was canon. “When you were mine, you were kinda sorta my best friend”.
“In Love”, For You, 1978: A total bop about falling in love deeper every day
“If I Was Your Girlfriend”, Sign O’ the Times, 1987: My all-time favorite Prince song, and a bittersweet song about pining for your best friend who’s hopelessly straight.
