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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MILLION $ SHOW
Prince Lyrics
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To the Mill-Million $ Show
This is something that you never seen before
Welcome
To the Mill-Million $ Show
This the kinda music make you lose control
If you're ready come on let's go
You heard the news on the internet
About the tickets you got to get
Your favorite band is comin' to your town
What was lost is now found
Tell Serena first come first serve
What we mean is who got the nerve
Standing outside people singing in line
Nothing out the [?] when you outta your mind
Welcome
To the Mill-Million $ Show
This is something that you never seen before
Welcome
To the Mill-Million $ Show
This the kinda music make you lose control
Don't listen to the music
Sayin' fear the fro
You got your $ so you go, go, go
Miss it for the world - only the insane
They're coming thru the snow
The sleet or the rain
Miss it for the world - only insane
Welcome
To the Mill-Million $ Show
This is something that you never seen before
Welcome
To the Mill-Million $ Show
This the kinda music make you lose control
Only the haters ever complain
Can't hear jack in the back of my plane
Turn the music up so the diss in vain
Turn the music up!
The lyrics of Prince’s song MILLION $ SHOW are about the excitement and anticipation of attending a concert by one’s favorite band. The artist invites the listener to welcome themselves to the ‘Mill-Million $ Show,’ describing it as something that they have never seen before. The music that they are about to witness is the kind that makes one lose control. The artist then urges the listener to come along if they are ready for it. The song also touches upon the frenzy that surrounds purchasing tickets online and the eagerness to grab a place in the front row.
The lyrics take a dig at people who criticize or spread negativity about the music and urges the listener not to fear the ‘fro’ and to go wherever the show takes them, be it through snow, sleet, or rain. The artist emphasizes that it is only the insane that would miss such an opportunity, and that only haters complain. The artist seems to challenge the critics with the lyrics “Can't hear jack in the back of my plane; Turn the music up so the diss in vain” calling for a rebellion, of sorts.
The song is an ode to live music, its power to evoke emotions, and the sense of belonging it creates among fans. From the catchy tune, vibrant music, and intriguing lyrics, Prince’s songs never failed to entertain and inspire, and the MILLION $ SHOW is no exception.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome
Begin the introduction to the Million $ Show with enthusiasm and energy.
To the Mill-Million and Show
Announce the official start of the entertainment event with the name.
This is something that you never seen before
Assure the audience that they are going to experience something unique and extraordinary.
This the kinda music make you lose control
Explain that the music being played is so good that it will make people lose control and dance uncontrollably.
If you're ready come on let's go
Encourage the audience to seize the opportunity and join the show.
You heard the news on the internet
Address people who might have heard about the show online.
About the tickets you got to get
Remind the audience about the importance of getting tickets to attend the event.
Your favorite band is comin' to your town
Inform the audience that their favorite band will be performing in their city.
What was lost is now found
Stress the significance of the band making an appearance after a long time.
Tell Serena first come first serve
Pronounce a fair rule about standing in line for the tickets.
What we mean is who got the nerve
Indicate the event organizers are looking for brave and excited fans for the show.
Standing outside people singing in line
Depict the fans as happy and upbeat, singing songs as they wait to enter the event.
Nothing out the [?] when you outta your mind
Assume that nothing could stop people from enjoying the show, even when they are overwhelmed by the music.
Don't listen to the music
Warn the fans that some music isn't worth getting too involved in.
Sayin' fear the fro
Point the audience's attention to the lyrics of some music that tell you to be scared or worried about certain things.
You got your $ so you go, go, go
Suggest that fans should attend Million $ Show instead of just listening to music they hear on the internet.
Miss it for the world - only the insane
Convey the idea that if someone missed Million $ Show, they missed out on something that could make them crazy-regretful.
They're coming thru the snow
Exemplify the extreme conditions under which some fans may come to attend the show.
The sleet or the rain
Elaborate the weather conditions that aren't going to prevent fans from coming to see the show.
Only the haters ever complain
Imply that only the people who don't enjoy what they are seeing tend to complain about the performance.
Can't hear jack in the back of my plane
Complain about the noise at the back of the plane while you travel to attend the show.
Turn the music up so the diss in vain
Turn the music up so that the people who complain can't hear their complaints anymore.
Turn the music up!
Command the audio-visual managers to increase the volume to fill up the show with the music people love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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