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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Everyday is a Winding Day
Prince Lyrics
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{additional vocal by Larry Graham}
Everyday is a winding road, is a winding road, is a winding road, oh
(Is a winding road)
I hitched a ride with a Crazyhorse showgirl
She says she's been down this road more than twice (Time)
She wanted to know if I could tell the future (Tell the future)
Jump in, let's go (let's go, baby)
Lay back, enjoy the show
Everybody gets high (high), everybody gets low (Low)
These are the days when anything goes
Everyday is a winding road
I get a little bit closer
Everyday is a faded sign
I get a little bit closer to feeling fine
(Oh-oh)
(Listen now)
She's got a daughter she calls Easter
She was born on a Tuesday night
I'm just wondering why people feel so all alone (All alone)
Feeling like a stranger in their own life
Jump in, let's go (Let's go, baby)
Lay back (ooh-ooh), enjoy the show
Everybody gets high (High), everybody gets low (Low)
These are the days (Days) when anything goes
Everyday is a winding road
I get a little bit closer
Everyday is a faded sign
I get a little bit closer to feeling fine
(Jump in)
(Everyday is a winding road, is a winding road)
I've been swimming in a sea of anarchy
I've been living on compliments and herbal tea
I've been wondering if all the things I've ever seen
Were ever real (Were ever real, were ever real)
Were ever really happening
Jump in, let's go (let's go, baby)
Lay back, enjoy the show
Everybody gets high, everybody gets low
These are the days when anything goes
Everyday is a winding road (Come on, come on)
I get a little bit closer (get closer baby)
Everyday is a faded sign
I get a little bit closer to feeling fine
Everyday is a winding road (Is a winding road, is a winding road)
Everyday is a faded sign (Faded sign, let's go)
Da-da, da-da
Everyday, everyday
(Da-da, da-da)
Everyday, everyday
Oh-yeah
Everyday, everyday
Everyday, everyday
Do you love your brother? (Everyday, everyday)
Do you love your sister? (Everyday, everyday)
Do you love us? (Everyday, everyday)
Do you love God? (Everyday, everyday)
Everyday is a winding road
I get a little bit closer (ooh, yeah)
Everyday is a faded sign
(Closer)
Everyday is a winding road
Come on
We can make it
We can New Power Soul
(Dance, dance, dance)
Dance on the funk
Dance on the funk
Everyday is a winding road
The lyrics of "Everyday is a Winding Road" by Sheryl Crow, Jeff Trott, and Brian MacLeod explore the idea that life is a journey filled with twists and turns. The opening lines of the song suggest that life is uncertain and unpredictable. The Crazyhorse showgirl the singer meets on this winding road has traveled it more than twice and asks if he can tell the future. The singer has never been there before, but he's willing to go on this journey with her. The chorus highlights the idea that every day is a winding road, and even though it can be challenging at times, we continue to move forward.
The second verse introduces an additional character, Easter, the daughter of the Crazyhorse showgirl. The singer wonders why people feel so alone and like strangers in their life. The lyrics imply that this journey we are on is challenging and sometimes isolating, but we can find comfort in the fact that we are all in it together. The bridge of the song suggests that the singer has been living a somewhat hippie lifestyle, swimming in a sea of anarchy, living on compliments, and herbal tea, and wondering if what he has seen is real. Overall, the song portrays a message of hope and encourages us to keep moving forward, even when life gets tough, and we feel lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday is a winding road, is a winding road, is a winding road, oh
Life is a constantly changing journey with twists and turns.
I hitched a ride with a Crazyhorse showgirl
I met someone wild and adventurous who was on the same path as me.
She says she's been down this road more than twice (Time)
This person has experienced similar hardships before.
She wanted to know if I could tell the future (Tell the future)
The person wanted to see if I had any insight into what the future held.
I said, "I've never been there before, but the brochure looks nice"
I didn't have any particular foresight, but the promise of the future was good enough to intrigue me.
Jump in, let's go (let's go, baby)
Let's take a journey together.
Lay back, enjoy the show
Relax and let life unfold.
Everybody gets high (high), everybody gets low (Low)
There are highs and lows in life that everyone experiences.
These are the days when anything goes
These moments are full of unpredictability and opportunity.
She's got a daughter she calls Easter
This person has someone special in their life.
She was born on a Tuesday night
This person remembers the special details of important moments in their life.
I'm just wondering why people feel so all alone (All alone)
This person is empathetic to the feelings of others and is curious about why some people feel so isolated.
Feeling like a stranger in their own life
Some people feel disconnected from their own existence.
I've been swimming in a sea of anarchy
This person has been through times of chaos and disorder.
I've been living on compliments and herbal tea
This person may have been surviving on the support of others in tough times.
I've been wondering if all the things I've ever seen
This person has contemplated the nature of their experiences.
Were ever real (Were ever real, were ever real)
There is a questioning of whether past experiences were genuine.
Do you love your brother? (Everyday, everyday)
The song challenges the listener to evaluate the role of love and connection in everyday life.
Do you love your sister? (Everyday, everyday)
The song challenges the listener to evaluate the role of love and connection in everyday life.
Do you love us? (Everyday, everyday)
The song challenges the listener to evaluate the role of love and connection in everyday life.
Do you love God? (Everyday, everyday)
The song challenges the listener to evaluate the role of love and connection in everyday life.
Everyday is a winding road
The constant theme and title of the song is a reminder that life is constantly changing.
I get a little bit closer to feeling fine
The singer feels that they are making progress in their journey towards a more positive state of mind.
(Come on, come on)
A call to action or encouragement.
(Closer)
A reminder that the singer is continuing to make progress.
Come on
A call to action or encouragement.
We can make it
An optimistic statement that things will get better.
We can New Power Soul
An allusion to the idea of rejuvenation and forward progress.
(Dance, dance, dance)
An invitation to celebrate and enjoy life.
Dance on the funk
An invitation to embrace and celebrate the joyful and exuberant aspects of life.
Everyday, everyday
A repeated reminder of the song's message that life is constantly changing and we must continue to move forward and make progress.
Oh-yeah
An exclamation of enthusiasm or excitement.
Everyday is a faded sign
A reminder that our experiences and memories of them can become blurred over time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Macleod, Jeff Trott, Sheryl Crow
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