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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Prince Lyrics
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'Cause no one compares
No one compares
A thousand days could pass us by
But you would still be on my mind
'Cause no one compares
No one compares
To you
Sometimes your mind plays tricks
Your heart might cry
Yes she might even catch my eye
But no one compares
No one compares
I could find my way to paradise
But it won't be worth the ride
But no one compares
No one compares
They could hold their numbers in my face
They could cast a spell adjust our fate
But you know
that no one compares
No one compares
Prince's song "No One Compares" is a testament of a love that lasts. The singer of the song expresses their love and longing for a person who has a special place in their heart. Even after a thousand days pass by, the singer still cannot stop thinking about this person because they are simply incomparable to anyone else. The lyrics suggest that although the singer may occasionally be drawn to other people, no one could ever match the depth of connection they share with this special someone. This is particularly evident in the lines "Your heart might cry, yes, she might even catch my eye, but no one compares, no one compares." The singer recognises that although temptations may come their way, no other person could replace the one they hold so dear. The last two stanzas express how the singer values their love for this special someone over any material wealth or external factors that could try to sway them. The song ends on the poignant note that this love is just too strong to be altered by anything else in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Still it's you I want the most
Even after all this time, I still desire you more than anyone else
'Cause no one compares
No one else can match your unique qualities and affection
No one compares
No one else can be compared to you and what you mean to me
A thousand days could pass us by
A long period of time could go by, but I would still think about you
But you would still be on my mind
You would still occupy my thoughts and emotions
Sometimes your mind plays tricks
Sometimes you may confuse your feelings and thoughts
Your heart might cry
You may experience emotional pain or sadness
Yes she might even catch my eye
There may be other people who attract my attention
But no one compares
Despite any distractions, no one can replace you in my heart
I could find my way to paradise
I may be able to attain something desirable and amazing
But it won't be worth the ride
However, it would not be fulfilling or meaningful without you
They could hold their numbers in my face
Others may try to sway me with statistics or quantities
They could cast a spell adjust our fate
They could use magic to change our destiny
But you know
Despite all external forces, we know our connection and feelings for each other are unbreakable
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEOFFREY ROYCE ROJAS, ALESSANDRO BENASSI, MARCO BENASSI, CLAUDIA BRANT, TOBIAS GAD, MAKEBA RIDDICK
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Yvette Sanchez
This is very funky!! Prince really knew how to get down!! I love the beat & this song & that one of a kind amazing voice!! & Prince always did such incredible moves on stage & in his music videos!! He was truly a master musician, singer, dancer, actor, performer, & song writer!!
Eve Catherine
Prince is the god of funkiness 😎
Yvette Sanchez
@Eve Catherine Hello, my dear friend!! Great thanks for reading my comment!! & Great thanks for a wonderful reply!! I love what you wrote!! & I agree with you 100%!! Only our forever beloved, sweet Prince is the god of funkiness!! & He is truly The Ultimate in every way at that!!
I hope that life will always give you the very best of everything & total happiness, my dear friend, gypsylee73!!
Prince Is Eternal!! Purple Power!! Peace Always!!
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Tzipporah36
Prince just has the ability to infuse such soul,.groove, funk, love and power into everything he does.
He is missed every moment..
💜💜💜💜💔
Azzam Zamzam
And Rock, Pop, Blues and Jazz
Barry McKinney
Dig this version....Its live, stripped down, and funky.
At his worst he was better than most....😎
Horrorpowerfilms
Great version, I don't know about the funkiest version ever, but thank you for sharing, always a blast to hear new Prince versions.
Donald Bowers
I'm so happy to be hearing all of this. This era was so good. His music was huge in my life. Everyday I listened to this... the album version but I love this also...
Orbsy Orb
Love it, love it, love it! Fun song. I can see Prince smiling and having fun while playing that one!!!
suZee Six
Orbsy Orb That’s what I love most about this era, 86-88. It seems like he and everyone around him was having so much fun. It was so contagious. He was so special.