Songs & Signature Moves
61 entries in the Prince Musician compendium.
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AdorePrince's 1995 song 'Adore'Alphabet StreetPrince's tenth album's first single, a top 10 hit with hidden video messages.The Artist Formerly Known As PrinceThe Artist Formerly Known as Prince
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Baby I'm a StarOne song, one move, and the whole stage belongs to you.The Ballad of Dorothy ParkerThe underwater ballad from Sign o' the Times that almost became a single.BatdancePrince's chaotic, sample-laden number-one from the 1989 Batman soundtrack.The Beautiful OnesA raw ballad of heartbreak that explodes into one of rock's most iconic vocal climaxes.Beautiful, BeautifulThe song where the Musician stops performing and starts giving — and the room forgets to breathe.
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Child of the SunThe largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings on a single campus.The CrossA funk-soaked gospel anthem exploring the weight of sin and the promise of salvation.
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Darling NikkiA raw, controversial track from Purple Rain that sparked the Parental Advisory sticker.Diamonds and PearlsPrince's thirteenth studio album and first with The New Power Generation, released in 1991.
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The Glam SlamA soaring guitar anthem that launches a legendary leap into the stratosphere of funk.GlamourOne groove, one grin, and the whole arena on its feet.Guitar on Back PoseA relaxed stance of absolute mastery, turning the guitar into a second shadow.
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I Could Never Take My Eyes Off YouThe iconic Minneapolis sound pioneer and one of the best-selling music artists of all time.I Feel for YouPrince's 1979 original and Chaka Khan's Grammy-winning 1984 cover of 'I Feel for You'.I Would Die 4 UA top 10 hit from Prince's 1984 album Purple Rain, featuring the B-side "Another Lonely Christmas".The I Would Die 4 U choreographyA pledge of devotion delivered at full-throttle funk, hips and all.It's Gonna Be a Long NightA fictional entry; no verified track by this title exists in Prince's catalog.
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KissA kiss is the touching or pressing of one's lips against another person, animal, or object, with varied…The Kiss danceOne bass line, one lean forward, and a crowd that forgets it was ever a concert.
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Let It FlowOne release of the grip, and the whole room becomes the river.Let's Go CrazyPrince's second number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, opening Purple Rain.The Let's Go Crazy danceOne spin, one kick, and the whole arena forgets its own name.Little Red CorvettePrince's breakthrough pop hit about a one-night stand, fueled by car metaphors and a Linn LM-1 beat.The Little Red Corvette guitar riffFour bars of chugging, hypnotic fury that turned a red sports car into a funk-rock anthem.A Love BizarreA duet by Sheila E. and Prince, this 1985 hit debuted in the film Krush Groove.
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Minneapolis SoundA funk rock subgenre blending new wave and synth-pop, pioneered by Prince.The Most Beautiful Girl in the WorldA lush, orchestral pop declaration that crowned a muse as the most beautiful girl in the world.MusicologyA funk-infused anthem heralding a legendary return to the stage and sound.
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Paisley ParkPrince's legendary Paisley Park estate and museum in Chanhassen, Minnesota.Pop LifeThe iconic musician who redefined funk, pop, and soul.Private JoyPrince's secret-lover anthem from the Controversy album.Purple Rain celloOne aching cello line that turned a pop ballad into a cathedral of sound.Purple Rain Guitar SoloA transcendent wail of grief and glory that defines a generation of rock music.
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Raspberry BeretA pop-funk classic about a girl in a raspberry beret, featuring a memorable video and a chart peak of number…The Raspberry Beret danceThe dance in the "Raspberry Beret" video remains a footnote to Prince's performance, with no documented…Red Shoes Stage WalkA crimson-soled ritual defining the edge of his eighties stage presence.
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Sexy MFA controversial funk groove that became a top-5 hit in the UK.Soft and WetThe explosive debut single that launched a global icon's musical journey.Super Bowl Halftime ShowThe Super Bowl halftime show is a lavishly produced, widely watched entertainment spectacle that has evolved…
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Take Me with UA duet with Apollonia Kotero, originally intended for Vanity, from the Purple Rain soundtrack.Te amo CorazónOne song, one move, and the whole world hears the heart finally say its name.ThunderA defiant rock anthem proclaiming self-reliance and electrifying artistic freedom.The Time BandThe funk rock band assembled by Prince that defined the Minneapolis sound.Top Hat BowlerA fan-coined moniker for the icon's dapper stage flair and dynamic movement.
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U Got the LookPrince's chart-topping duet with Sheena Easton, featuring a dream-sequence video filmed in Paris.UptownUptown is a disambiguation page covering neighborhoods, music, buildings, and media.
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When 2 R 4everA modern love oath wrapped in Prince's unmistakable groove and tenderness.When Doves CryA drum machine, no bass, and one arm outstretched—Prince's most aural signature.The When Doves Cry falsettoA voice stretched to its breaking point, singing where the bass used to be.
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You can call me Prince gestureOne pointed finger, one raised eyebrow, and a whole stadium knew exactly who was in charge.You Can Do It GirlA bouncy, finger-pointing funk anthem that tells every girl in the room: you've got this.
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1459The year the Fra Mauro map suggested a westward sea route to Asia.1999Count to four, kick the night, and dance like the world ends at midnight.3 O'Clock in the AfternoonA loose concept album about a day, a year, or a life, Skylarking remains one of XTC's finest works.3121A numbered groove that turned every arena into a synchronized heartbeat.5.9A tight numerical title hiding a groove that made the whole room move as one.
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