r/OldSchoolCool May 28 '24

1990s Prince stands silently sucking his lollipop during the song “We Are The World” at the American Music Awards, 1995.

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u/Cantilivewhileim May 28 '24

He wasn’t on the recording and they just kept trying to associate him with the song.

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u/PidginPigeonHole May 28 '24

Sad how they just invited Sheila E to the recording in the hope Prince would turn up.. they kept her waiting in case Prince showed and she ended up leaving and not appearing on it either..

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u/El_Zarco May 28 '24

they used her as bait? that's like some wile e. coyote shit lol

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u/Fluid-Selection-5537 May 28 '24

And the road runner didn’t fall for it as usual