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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FALLINLOVE2NITE
Prince Lyrics
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Fall in love tonight
She said, don't, don't you wanna
Fall in love tonight
Special night, my favorite crew
The moon threatened to dance her out of her shoes
In his ear, he was about to hear
She said don't, don't you wanna
Wanna fall in love tonight
(She said) Don't, don't you wanna
Wanna fall in love tonight
She said
Underneath the taffeta
There ain't no better hiding place
If I see the moon, I'll just laugh at her
Wanna wake up to your, your pretty face
Don't, don't you wanna
Wanna fall in love tonight
(She said) Don't, don't you wanna
Wanna do it till the morning light
She said
We can sleep all day tomorrow
Dream about this fantasy, fantasy
We don't have to backspin, apologize, or borrow
Uh, 'bout to go hard, y'all ready for me
Don't, don't you wanna
Wanna fall in love tonight
(She said) Don't, don't you wanna
Wanna do it till the morning light
Don't, don't you wanna
(Fall in love tonight)
(She said) Don't, don't you wanna
Do it till the morning light
She said
(Don't you wanna, don't you wanna, don't you wanna, don't you wanna)
Fall in love tonight
Prince's "FALLINLOVE2NITE" is an upbeat and playful pop-funk love song that features British pop singer Zooey Deschanel. The song sets the scene for a "special night" with Prince's favorite crew where the moon is threatening to dance the lovebirds out of their shoes. Deschanel makes the first move towards Prince by whispering seductively in his ear, "Don't, don't you wanna fall in love tonight?" She goes on to confess her love for him under the taffeta, where she believes there isn't a better hiding place. She tells Prince that she wants to wake up to his pretty face and urges him to fall in love with her until the morning light.
The chorus is repetitive and catchy, with Deschanel urging Prince to fall in love with her, then inviting him to do it till the morning light. The song's playful tone and lively instrumentation make it a perfect dance track for falling in love on the dance floor.
The song's lyrics convey a relatable message, as many individuals long for someone to fall in love with and spend the night with. Prince and Deschanel's voices blend beautifully on this track, making it a memorable collaboration.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't, don't you wanna
Are you not interested
Fall in love tonight
to experience a deep affection for someone this evening
Special night, my favorite crew
Tonight is exceptional and the people around me are cherished ones
The moon threatened to dance her out of her shoes
The moon is full and bright that it could affect the woman's mood
In his ear, he was about to hear
She whispered something to him
An offer that he could not refuse
She proposed something too tempting that he could not reject
Underneath the taffeta
Beneath the dress she's wearing
There ain't no better hiding place
There's no better place to stay unnoticed
If I see the moon, I'll just laugh at her
Despite the bright night she'll ignore the moon
Wanna wake up to your, your pretty face
She wants to see his handsome face when she wakes up
Wanna do it till the morning light
She wants to engage in love activities until sunrise
We can sleep all day tomorrow
They can rest throughout the day after their activities
Dream about this fantasy, fantasy
They can think about this dreamlike experience
We don't have to backspin, apologize, or borrow
They don't have to make excuses or take responsibility
Uh, 'bout to go hard, y'all ready for me
They are about to engage in a physically demanding activity
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSHUA AARON MICHAEL WELTON, PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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