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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Heaven Is Keeping Score
Prince Lyrics
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We can withstand the test of time.
It's all or nothing, everything we do.
Even when I can't be, can't be with you.
It doesn't mean you're any farther away.
Just means we're still prisoners.
Not entirely free.
There's a new age dawning.
Contrary to rumor, Heaven is keeping score.
The New Power Generation have just taken control
of Paisley Park - Prince's Minneapolis-based recording studio - and are about to embark on a new era of creativity. The opening track on their debut album, "Heaven Is Keeping Score," is a song about the endurance of love and the inevitability of death. Prince was no stranger to either subject, having written countless songs about both.
In "Heaven Is Keeping Score," Prince sings about the strength of his love for someone, even though they can't be together all the time. He assures them that they'll be fine, because they're "mine." He goes on to say that they can withstand the test of time, even though they're "still prisoners" and "not entirely free." Prince acknowledges that there's a "new age dawning," but he believes that "Heaven is keeping score" and that they'll be judged on the strength of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll be fine, cause you're mine.
I will always be there for you and take care of you, because you belong to me.
We can withstand the test of time.
Our love is strong and can face all challenges and difficulties that come our way.
It's all or nothing, everything we do.
We are completely committed to each other and everything we do together.
Even when I can't be, can't be with you.
Sometimes I won't be physically present with you, but my love for you still remains strong.
It doesn't mean you're any farther away.
Just because we're apart doesn't mean our love has diminished or that you're any less close to me.
Just means we're still prisoners.
We may feel trapped or limited in our current situation, but our love for each other gives us hope and freedom.
Not entirely free.
Despite our love and commitment, we may still face challenges and obstacles that we need to overcome together.
There's a new age dawning.
We are entering a new era of growth and change in our relationship.
Slowly opening Heaven's door.
We are being presented with new opportunities and possibilities that will bring us closer together and fulfill our hopes and dreams.
Contrary to rumor, Heaven is keeping score.
Despite what others may say, our love is valuable and worth investing in, both in this life and in the afterlife.
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Thanks, great spiritual song!!! Revelation 20:12. O:-)
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PRINCE!!!!!!!
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Fantastic!
C. LOVESHINe-II
This is like to open his Pandora Box ...His deep voice ....O(+>
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