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"Purple Rain" is a song by the American musician Prince and his backing band the Revolution. It is the title track from the 1984 album of the same name, which in turn is the soundtrack album for the 1984 film Purple Rain starring Prince, and was released as the third single from the album.
"1999" is a song by American musician Prince, the title track from his 1982 album of the same name. Originally peaking at number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100, a mid-1983 re-release later reached number 12 in the US, while a January 1985 rerelease, a double A-side with "Little Red Corvette", later peaked at number 2 in the UK.
Common to much of Prince's writing, the song is thought to be exhortation to follow Christian ethics, with the "De-elevator" of the lyrics being a metaphor for the Devil. [ 21 ] A power ballad and a combination of rock , R&B , gospel , and orchestral music, "Purple Rain" reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for two weeks ...
"Guitar" is the first single from Prince's 2007 album Planet Earth. This song was number 39 on Rolling Stone ' s list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007. [7]The digital single was released in MP3 format through a partnership with Verizon Wireless, [8] and O2. [9]
"Nothing Compares 2 U" was written by the American musician Prince, who recorded a demo in 1984. In 1985, Prince's funk band the Family released their sole studio album, The Family, including "Nothing Compares 2 U". It was not released as a single and received little recognition. Prince's demo was released in 2018. [5]
"The Glamorous Life" is a song written by Prince, recorded by American percussionist Sheila E. and produced by both. The song has lyrics which reflect a cynicism for the decadence and materialism of the song's protagonist, referred to in the third person, who "wants to lead a glamorous life", although she is aware that "without love, it ain't much".
"Kiss" is a song composed, written, and produced by American musician Prince. Released by the Paisley Park label as the lead single from Prince and the Revolution's eighth studio album, Parade (1986), on February 5, 1986, it was a No. 1 hit worldwide, holding the top spot of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks.
"7" is a song by American musicians Prince and the New Power Generation. It was released on November 17, 1992 as the third single from their Love Symbol Album.Featuring a sample of the 1967 Lowell Fulson song "Tramp", the track showcases a distinct Middle Eastern tone underscored by heavy drums and bass in an acoustic style, a Hindu reincarnation theme, and an opera-like chorus which features ...