Born and raised in Minneapolis, Prince signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 19, soon releasing the albums For You (1978) and Prince (1979). He went on to achieve critical success with the influential albums Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982). His sixth album, Purple Rain (1984), was recorded with his new backing band the Revolution, and was also the soundtrack to the film of the same name in which he starred. Purple Rain garnered continued success for Prince and was a major commercial achievement, spending six consecutive months atop the Billboard 200 chart. The soundtrack also won Prince the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. After disbanding the Revolution, Prince released the album Sign o' the Times (1987), widely hailed by critics as the greatest work of his career. In the midst of a contractual dispute with Warner Bros. in 1993, he changed his stage name to the unpronounceable symbol logo. Hollow circle above downward arrow crossed with a curlicued horn-shaped symbol and then a short bar (known to fans as the "Love Symbol") and was often referred to as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince (or TAFKAP) or simply The Artist.
After signing with Arista Records in 1998, Prince reverted to his original name in 2000. Over the next decade, six of his albums entered the U.S. top 10 charts. In April 2016, at the age of 57, Prince died after accidentally overdosing on fentanyl at his Paisley Park home and recording studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota. He was a prolific musician who released 39 albums during his life, with a vast array of unreleased material left in a custom-built bank vault underneath his home after his death, including fully completed albums and over 50 finished music videos. He also released songs under multiple pseudonyms during his life, as well as writing songs that were made popular after being covered by other musicians, most notably "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinéad O'Connor and "Manic Monday" by the Bangles. Estimates of the complete number of songs written by Prince range anywhere from 500 to well over 1,000. Released posthumously, his demo albums Piano and a Microphone 1983 (2018) and Originals (2019) both received critical acclaim.
Prince sold over 100 million records worldwide, ranking him among the best-selling music artists of all time. His awards included the Grammy President's Merit Award, the American Music Awards for Achievement and of Merit, the Billboard Icon Award, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2016, and was inducted twice into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in 2022.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician)
Studio albums
For You (1978)
Prince (1979)
Dirty Mind (1980)
Controversy (1981)
1999 (1982)
Purple Rain (1984)
Around the World in a Day (1985)
Parade (1986)
Sign o' the Times (1987)
Lovesexy (1988)
Batman (1989)
Graffiti Bridge (1990)
Diamonds and Pearls (1991)
Love Symbol (1992)
Come (1994)
The Black Album (1994)
The Gold Experience (1995)
Chaos and Disorder (1996)
Emancipation (1996)
Crystal Ball (1998)
The Truth (1998)
The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale (1999)
Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic (1999)
The Rainbow Children (2001)
One Nite Alone... (2002)
Xpectation (2003)
N·E·W·S (2003)
The Chocolate Invasion (2004)
The Slaughterhouse (2004)
Musicology (2004)
3121 (2006)
Planet Earth (2007)
Lotusflow3r (2009)
MPLSound (2009)
20Ten (2010)
Plectrumelectrum (2014)
Art Official Age (2014)
HITnRUN Phase One (2015)
HITnRUN Phase Two (2015)
Posthumous releases:
Piano and a Microphone 1983 (2018)
Originals (2019)
Welcome 2 America (2021)
Prince also released two albums credited to Madhouse, three albums credited to the New Power Generation, and one credited to the N.P.G. Orchestra:
Madhouse:
8 (1987)
16 (1987)
The New Power Generation:
Goldnigga (1993)
Exodus (1995)
Newpower Soul (1998)
The N.P.G. Orchestra:
Kamasutra (1997)
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A Love Bizarre
Prince Lyrics
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The moon up above, it shines down upon our skin
Whispering words that scream of outrageous sin
We all want the stuff that's found in our wildest dreams
It gets kinda rough in the back of our limousine
CHORUS:
That's what we are, we all want a love bizarre
A strawberry mind, a body that's built 4 2
A kiss on the spine, we do things we never do
Come swallow the pride and joy of the ivory tower
We'll dance on the roof, make love on a bed of flowers
CHORUS
The moon up above, it shines down upon our skin
(It shines down... on... our... skin)
Whispering words that scream of outrageous sin
(Whispering words that scream of... scream of sin)
We all want the stuff that's found in our wildest dreams
(We all want the stuff that's found in our wildest... wildest dreams, yeah)
It gets kinda rough in the back of our limousine
CHORUS
That's what we are, we all want a love bizarre
(A strawberry mind, a body that's built 4 2, me and U)
That's what we are, we all want a love bizarre
(A kiss on the spine, we do things we never do)
(Yeah)
CHORUS {x4}
What we are, what we are, a love bizarre {x2}
What we are (What we are), what we are (what we are)
A love bizarre (A love bizarre)
CHORUS {repeated 'til end}
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Ah yeah! {x3}
In the song A Love Bizarre, Prince describes a desire for a love that is unconventional and wild – a love that is so intense it can only be described as bizarre. The verses describe the sensation of being taken over by this unconventional love, with the moon and whispered words adding to the overall mood of mystique and allure. The lyrics also imply a sense of taboo, with the back of a limousine as a setting – a place where the secret rendezvous of the rich and famous often take place. The chorus repeats the phrase “that’s what we are, we all want a love bizarre,” asserting that this desire for a wild love is not unique to the singer alone.
The second verse describes the ideal partner for this bizarre love – someone who has a “strawberry mind” and a body that’s made for two, someone who is willing to explore new sensations and pleasures. The singer encourages his partner to throw away their inhibitions and join him in a dance on the roof and lovemaking on a bed of flowers. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the idea that a love bizarre is what the singer wants, and what the singer believes the audience wants as well.
Line by Line Meaning
The moon up above, it shines down upon our skin
The celestial body above us radiates its light onto our bodies.
Whispering words that scream of outrageous sin
The moon's light alludes to immoral, boundary-pushing behavior.
We all want the stuff that's found in our wildest dreams
Everyone desires experiences that surpass their imagination.
It gets kinda rough in the back of our limousine
Things can get intense in luxurious areas, especially for lovers engaged in romantic activity.
That's what we are, we all want a love bizarre
Humans crave unconventional, thrilling, and exciting relationships.
A strawberry mind, a body that's built 4 2
A creative and dynamic personality, along with a compatible physique.
A kiss on the spine, we do things we never do
Intimacy leads to experimentation with unexplored erotic pleasures.
Come swallow the pride and joy of the ivory tower
Take the risk of losing the superiority and elegance often associated with power and wealth.
We'll dance on the roof, make love on a bed of flowers
Enjoyment of intimate activities and revelry in unconventional locations.
What we are, what we are, a love bizarre
Our human nature craves diversity and excitement in our romantic experiences.
Contributed by Nicholas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@VJVIMANA
Hey guys! Thanks for all the nice feedback. Prince is truly one of the greatest musical talents of our time. I'm really pleased to be able to share something that so many people seem to enjoy. I remember this video from when it came out. For years I had a ratty, glitchy dub of it on a VHS tape that was my prized piece of video to show friends.
When he passed last year I searched high and low and eventually found a long out of print copy of the Sheila E. live concert film "Live Romance 1600" and did my best to transfer and convert it at the highest quality (a little color and contrast tweak here and there). I sincerely hope that someday soon this and so much more will be professionally remastered and released so the world can share and experience the remarkable genius that was Prince.
@VJVIMANA
Thanks, I appreciate that!
@waynoodonnell5532
genius shit right there
@delanajackson5966
VimanaRama He really was great and he was human and made mistakes,but we still love him soooooo much!!!!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
@Marlie40
Thanks for sharing this :-) What a wonderful musician he was, I still can't believe that he is gone :-( At least, I saw him on the Lovesexy Tour in Hamburg; unbelieveble 30 years have passed since then.
@brendadale852
A HUGE and heart-felt thank you for sharing this!!!!!!!! I think a piece of me died when Prince died, I truly love this guy. I was almost 30 when he came onto the scene. I'm now 61. His music has been a sort of backbone to my adult life, a piece of the fabric that is me. He was only 2 years younger than me, and I thought he would be around through ALL my years. But even though he's gone, his music, his talent, his total enthusiasm for his art will live on FOREVER!
@Emma-ey8cu
Prince should without question be in the Songwriters Hall Of Fame....
@phade2blaq
Maybe he should be but you need to understand that "The Glamorous Life", "Love Bizarre". "Manic Monday" (which he gave to The Bangles) were all written for Vanity of Vanity6 for what was gonna be her solo album but then Prince and Vanity fell out so he gave those songs to Shelia E and to the Bangles and he had help writing "Glamorous Life" and "Love Bizarre" from "The Time" guitarist Jesse Johnson but Prince never credited Jesse until years later. Vanity also helped Prince with the story for the "Purple Rain" movie too.
Jesse also did the music for The Time's biggest selling single ""Jungle Love".
@HAITEEMULLINS
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@rachet0708
@@phade2blaqNot all of that is true. Vanity and Prince's personal relationship was over by 82. She opened for him on part of his 83 tour and then left. Manic Monday was written as a duet for he and Apollonia Kotero in 84, and recorded by Apollonia 6 but later pulled by Prince. He offered it to the Bangles after hearing their 84 debut album. Love Bizarre was written by Prince and Shelia E together and was later featured in the Cult Classic Krush Groove. Jesse Johnson did collaborate on The Glamorous Life but the credit was always on Shelia E's album and he did write parts of Jungle Love but according to Jesse Johnson himself, Prince only used parts of his original score strictly due to ego as the two had a very tumultuous and competitive relationship. Plus the fact was that The Time was originally put together by Prince, he hired Morris Day and Jesse Johnson as well as every other members, all fellow Minneapolis musicians. He used it as a creative outlet and wrote the early music and even performed the songs himself on occasion. Vanity said she assisted with some of the scripting in Purple Rain simply because the role that Apollonia Kotero ended up playing was originally going to be hers, but she didnt contribute to the overall project . Prince had a huge ego even in the early days, he wasn't going to let anyone other than himself have any kind of creative control over any project at all. Morris Day said in the early days that he would kick them off a tour's opening spot simply because they outshined his band for one show. Jesse Johnson said that they had a beef for years over the fact that someone told him Johnson was as good as him on the guitar, he said Prince forced him to play bass. To this day Johnson says Prince sabotaged his solo project Jesse Johnson's Revue, which if you were alive in 84-85, had some damn good records.