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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Love Like Jazz
Prince Lyrics
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Do you wanna play a game?
Play it like we don't know when
We'll ever get to play again
Experimental and so brand new
The things I wanna do with you
Like a physical kind of blue
Come on baby let's get to it
I want a lover that can improvise
I want a lover that can make me cry
Baby I don't care what you learned in lovemaking school
You and me we 'bout to jam
Make love like the first woman and man
I don't wanna know ahead of time
The notes you play should be a
Reaction to mine
Nothing planned or contrived
Then both of us will arrive
At our destination
I wanna feel like I've been hypnotized
If you think you can then let's go for a ride
Love like jazz, love like jazz, love like jazz
The lyrics to Prince's song Love Like Jazz depict a playful and experimental approach to love and intimacy. In the opening lines, Prince is asking the listener if they want to play a game, emphasizing the element of spontaneity and unpredictability in the encounter. He describes his desire for a lover who can improvise and respond to his own reactions in the moment, instead of relying on preconceived notions or techniques learned in "lovemaking school". The comparison to jazz music is apt, as both involve creative, improvisational expression and a shared, intuitive communication between two partners.
Throughout the song, Prince emphasizes the importance of being fully present and in the moment, without any preconceived plans or expectations. He wants to experience love like "the first woman and man", with a raw, primal intensity that is uninhibited by societal norms or conventions. This is reflected in the repeated refrain of "love like jazz", which serves as a mantra for the passionate, improvisational approach he is advocating.
Overall, the lyrics to Love Like Jazz celebrate the beauty and spontaneity of human connection, encouraging listeners to embrace their own inner creativity and spontaneity in their intimate relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby what's your name?
Asking for the name and showing an interest in playing a game
Do you wanna play a game?
Indicating interest in playing a game
Play it like we don't know when
Play the game as if it's our last chance to do so
We'll ever get to play again
Expressing uncertainty about the possibility of playing the game again
Experimental and so brand new
Wanting to try something new and innovative
The things I wanna do with you
Conveying interest in doing things with the partner
Like a physical kind of blue
Describing the intensity and passion of the experience
Come on baby let's get to it
Encouraging the partner to proceed with the experience
I want a lover that can improvise
Expressing interest in a partner who is spontaneous and creative
I want a lover that can make me cry
Wanting an emotional connection with the partner
Baby I don't care what you learned in lovemaking school
Indicating an openness to unconventional approaches to lovemaking
You and me we 'bout to jam
Suggesting a collaborative and improvisational approach to lovemaking
Make love like the first woman and man
Describing an experience that is primal and passionate
I don't wanna know ahead of time
Preferring spontaneity and unpredictability in the experience
The notes you play should be a reaction to mine
Expressing a desire for a reciprocal and responsive approach to lovemaking
Nothing planned or contrived
Indicating a preference for a natural and spontaneous experience
Then both of us will arrive
Suggesting that both partners will experience satisfaction and fulfillment
At our destination
Referring to the end goal of the lovemaking experience
I wanna feel like I've been hypnotized
Describing the intense and captivating nature of the experience
If you think you can then let's go for a ride
Challenging the partner to engage in the experience with full commitment and enthusiasm
Love like jazz, love like jazz, love like jazz
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the improvisational and spontaneous nature of the experience
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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Brenda Weiss
Wow. Prince, baby...you continue to blow me away. Such sweet, sensuous sounds. Pulls my heart and my desires directly to you! Until the afterlife...missing you.
Daniel Adoni
Jazzy, funky, groovy, soothing, smooth in so many ways, this songs keeps me in a daze, always, all days that pass, nope it's not a phase, it's style of living, giving, give in? never! singing? 4eva! Yeah I know and grow thru the seed I have sown.........love - thanks to Jehovah in Jesus, name: Hallelujah!
August Greig
This is one of the best descriptions Ive ever heard of what it's truly like to make love to someone you are in love with.
L P
i like this cd - all good, I love the way he does the strings/guitar ! its like something out of musicals, prince should have been in musicals
Libertarian Prince
Amazing!
the promise man
This is what they call take a long drive music on a Saturday night
glamslamr
Ahhhhhhhhh I love the music and message in this song!!!! 💜😉💜😉
Atkins Smith
Prince and Ali. Sam Cooke. Miles Davis. My g.o.a.t s. Others are there.
Edoggz D
Eargasm !!!!
Wanda Howard-Holmes
Miss you, Prince.