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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Computer Blue #4
Prince Lyrics
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Yes Lisa
Is the water warm enough?
Yes Lisa
Shall we begin?
Yes Lisa
Where is my love life?
There must be something wrong with the machinery
Where is my love life?
Tell me, tell me
Where has it gone?
Somebody please, please tell me what the hell is wrong
Until I find the righteous one
Computer blue
Until I find the righteous one
Computer blue
Oh
Yeah yeah
"Computer Blue" is a song by Prince and his band, The Revolution. The song contains a dialogue between Wendy and Lisa at the beginning which sets the tone of the song. The first stanza revolves around the concept of love life, with the two band members looking for the source of their love which seems to be missing in their lives. They then wonder if the issue lies with their personal machinery or something else entirely. The second stanza sounds more desperate, with the band members begging for an answer or a solution to the problem. The chorus emphasizes the importance of finding someone who can fulfill their emotional needs as they sing, "Until I find the righteous one, Computer blue," implying that they are seeking human connection and are hoping that technology can help them find it.
The song is seen as a commentary on the growing dependence on technology and its impact on interpersonal relationships. It highlights the dangers of relying on machines to solve emotional issues, like loneliness or the search for love. The title "Computer Blue" suggests that the computer has taken over the role of a deity, indicating the potential risks of overreliance on technology.
Line by Line Meaning
Wendy?
Lisa is addressing her friend Wendy
Yes Lisa
Wendy confirms that she is present and ready to proceed
Is the water warm enough?
Lisa checks if the conditions are sufficient for whatever their plan is
Yes Lisa
Wendy confirms that the water is warm enough
Shall we begin?
Lisa is asking Wendy if they are now ready to begin
Yes Lisa
Wendy agrees to start
Where is my love life?
The singer is searching for a fulfilling love life
Where can it be?
The singer wonders where their love life is hiding
There must be something wrong with the machinery
The singer suspects that there might be something wrong with the way they approach love
Tell me, tell me
The singer is stressing the urgency of their question
Where has it gone?
The singer is baffled about the disappearance of their love life
Somebody please, please tell me what the hell is wrong
The singer appeals to someone for help and explanation
Until I find the righteous one
The singer is determined to keep searching for the perfect partner
Computer blue
The computer is used as a metaphor for the singer's confused and frustrated state
Oh
The singer exclaims in frustration
Yeah yeah
The singer continues expressing disappointment and confusion.
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