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.
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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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Christmas
Prince Lyrics
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白い吐息感じる距離で
愛を誓おう
溶けない愛を
キャンドルが揺らした影二つ
かじかんだ手繋ぎ歩いた
大切な日に隣に居れる
静寂の中で鳴り響く
鐘の音が街行く恋人を
祝福してるクリスマス
染まる白銀世界
今宵僕は君を選ぶだろう
悲しい雨も雪に変わる holy night
君も僕を選ぶだろう
白い吐息感じる silent night
愛を誓おう
溶けない愛を
街を彩るイルミネーション
眺める君見惚れてる僕
二人一緒なら大丈夫
どんな壁も乗り越えていこう
舞い降りた天使は踊って
奏でた聖なる旋律
始まりを告げるクリスマス
染まる白銀世界
今宵僕は君を選ぶだろう
ココアのように甘い甘い holy night
君が僕を選ぶなら
奇跡だって起こるよ silent night
愛を誓おう
溶けない愛を
最後の恋を始めよう
今宵僕は君を選ぶだろう
悲しい雨も雪に変わる holy night
君も僕を選ぶだろう
白い吐息感じる silent night
愛を誓おう
溶けない愛を
In these lyrics to Prince's song "Christmas," the singer expresses their intention to choose their loved one on this special night, feeling the closeness and intimacy of their breath. The imagery of two shadows swaying by a candle, holding hands with numb fingers, symbolizes a tender and enduring love that they vow to cherish. The reference to Santa’s presents highlights the gift of being able to spend important days together, emphasizing the joy of companionship and shared experiences during the holiday season.
The sound of bells ringing in the quietude of the night, echoing through the streets, celebrates the love between couples walking together, embraced by the spirit of Christmas. The scene painted is one of a snowy white world, blanketed in the magic of the season, creating a serene and enchanting atmosphere. The promise of choosing each other, even amidst sad rain that transforms into snow, signifies a commitment to love and support each other through any hardship or change that may come their way.
As the city is illuminated with festive lights, the singer admires their companion and expresses admiration for them. The strength found in being together suggests that they can overcome any obstacles that may arise, united in their journey. The image of angels dancing and playing sacred melodies signals the beginning of a special time, as the white world around them becomes colored with the magic and beauty of Christmas.
The lyrics culminate in a reaffirmation of choosing each other on this holy night, sweet like cocoa, and the belief that miracles can happen when two people choose each other in silent night. The declaration to start the last love signifies a new beginning and a deep commitment to a love that will not fade. The repetition of choosing each other underlines the mutual decision to continue walking this path together, no matter what challenges or changes may come. Throughout the song, Prince captures the essence of Christmas as a time of love, unity, and the power of choosing to be with those who matter most.
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