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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Blues In C
Prince Lyrics
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And you say no
How many months did I ask and you just say you just wouldn't go
Do you know how hard I pray for you
I don't think you do
What should I do
What should I do
Should I pray more for you
Ok I hope to see you in heaven
In heaven
Ok I hope to see you in heaven
In heaven
Jesus is better than luck
You seem really stuck
You can't count on luck
Ok I hope to see you in heaven
In heaven
One day
I came to your house to get you to go
Promised lunch and much more
Just to get you to church and to accept forever and ever more
You turned down the offer and left me standing at your door
I was so mad I told God I wouldn't pray for you anymore
Ok I hope to see you in heaven
In heaven
Ok I hope to see you in heaven
In heaven
Jesus is better than luck
You seem really stuck
You can't count on luck
Ok I hope to see you in heaven
In heaven
One day
Some day
Some day
Some day
Some day
Some day
Maybe you'll come one day
Accept the lord
And his grace
Ok I hope I see you in heaven
In heaven
Ok I hope I see you in heaven
In heaven
Jesus is better than luck
You seem really stuck
You can't count on luck
Ok I hope to see you in heaven
In heaven
One day
In "Blues In C," Prince sings about his frustration and disappointment as he tries to persuade someone he cares about to come to church and embrace spirituality. He expresses the number of times he has asked this person to join him in church and their consistent refusal. Prince wonders if they truly understand the extent of his prayers and their importance to him.
The lyrics reflect Prince's internal conflict and his desperation to help this person find salvation. He ponders what more he can do, how much harder he can pray for them, and ultimately questions if his efforts are in vain. Despite his frustration, Prince still holds onto the hope of seeing this person in heaven one day.
Throughout the song, Prince emphasizes the idea that Jesus is more reliable than luck, as the person he is addressing seems to be relying on luck rather than embracing faith. Despite the disappointment and anger he feels, Prince maintains his wish to see this person in heaven, emphasizing the potential for redemption and the power of grace.
Ultimately, "Blues In C" reflects Prince's struggle with his faith and his desire for his loved ones to share in his spiritual journey. It showcases his vulnerability and his deep longing for this person to embrace salvation and find their own path to heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
How many times I've asked you to come to church
I've repeatedly invited you to join me in worship
And you say no
But you always decline
How many months did I ask and you just say you just wouldn't go
I've asked for months, and each time you refuse to attend
Do you know how hard I pray for you
You have no idea how fervently I pray for your well-being
I don't think you do
I doubt you truly understand
What should I do
What action should I take
What should I do
How can I handle this situation
What should you do
How can you change your perspective
Should I pray more for you
Perhaps I should intensify my prayers on your behalf
Ok I hope to see you in heaven
All right, I earnestly wish to encounter you in the afterlife
In heaven
In the divine realm
Jesus is better than luck
Putting faith in Jesus is more reliable than relying on chance
You seem really stuck
You appear to be trapped or unwilling to change
You can't count on luck
Luck is not a trustworthy or dependable resource
One day
Someday, at some point in time
I came to your house to get you to go
I visited your residence in an attempt to bring you along
Promised lunch and much more
I offered you a meal and additional incentives
Just to get you to church and to accept forever and ever more
My intention was to encourage you to attend church and embrace eternal salvation
You turned down the offer and left me standing at your door
You rejected my proposal and abandoned me outside your dwelling
I was so mad I told God I wouldn't pray for you anymore
I was furious, to the point where I declared to God that I would cease praying on your behalf
Some day
At a future date
Maybe you'll come one day
Perhaps you will eventually decide to join
Accept the lord
Embrace and acknowledge the authority and divinity of the Lord
And his grace
And the unmerited favor bestowed upon us by Him
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Written by: Clifton Hurd
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@dassehmc
🔥🔥🔥This one of the best performances I've ever saw of prince on youtube!
@madcat8231
Absolute one of the best as u say 😊😊
@coussssss
you're so right... 💜
@robertoacostat
Duke Ellington - Things ain't what they used to be
Charlie Parker - Billie's bounce
&
Prince - Blues in C
Genius!!!
💜
@oneluv72
Oh that scale that the artist played was beyond magical 3:31...
@starlight1610
love it..💜💜💜
@blackitachi6935
Haha love the inclusion of Billie's Bounce into the horn soli. Nice reference in this arrangement.
@sheepyknees7763
the chaplin influence - it aint just about the song, but how you present it and prince was amazing at it.....this is theatre and song!
@madcat8231
Youre so Spot on. A performer express and give of them self and present it With prescence and style and I agree and its, Class, its, music, its live, its a showmanship outta this Word
@mitchellbanks34
Prince could emote like nobody’s business!