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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Making It Easy
Prince Lyrics
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Nothing to worry, (no, no, no, no)
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
No slipping, no sliding, no bumping, no bore
And I walk, right into le Bourget
If you fall on your face
I'll stop my plane at gay Paris
Ma chérie, ma chérie, ma chérie
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
Ma chérie, ma chérie, ma chérie
No need to worry, (no, no, no, no)
The road may be rough
But don't you, don't you ever get stuck
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
Ma chérie, ma chérie, ma chérie
No need to hurry, (m'sieur)
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées
No need to hurry, (mademoiselle)
No slipping, no sliding, no bumping, no bore
And I walk, right into le Bourget
If you fall on your face
It's no disgrace
I'll stop my plane at gay Paris
Gay Paris, gay Paris, gay Paris
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
In "Take It Easy," Prince Buster is recounting his travels to the Champs-Élysées and beyond, describing the smoothness of his journey and the lack of need for worry or hurry. He emphasizes how there is no slipping, sliding, bumping, or boring, and how the road may be rough, but you should never get stuck. He also includes some French phrases such as "ma chérie" and "mademoiselle" to add to the Parisian atmosphere.
Prince Buster encourages the listener to take it easy, implying that there is no need to rush or stress in life. The lyrics convey a carefree attitude and a sense of being at ease. Additionally, the mention of "le Bourget" and "gay Paris" alludes to the glamour and allure of traveling to the City of Light.
The song's upbeat melody and catchy chorus reflect the message of taking it easy and not rushing through life. It's a classic ska tune and a reflection of the 1960s era when ska and reggae music were popular.
Line by Line Meaning
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées
Let's take a ride through the Champs-Élysées, the most beautiful avenue in the world.
Nothing to worry, (no, no, no, no)
No need to have any worries, just enjoy the ride.
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
We have no deadline to meet, just take our time.
No slipping, no sliding, no bumping, no bore
The ride is going to be smooth and enjoyable.
And I walk, right into le Bourget
We'll get to our destination with ease and without any problems.
If you fall on your face
It's no disgrace
I'll stop my plane at gay Paris
Don't worry about anything bad happening, we'll take care of it and make things better.
Ma chérie, ma chérie, ma chérie
My darling, my darling, my darling.
The road may be rough
But don't you, don't you ever get stuck
Even if we face obstacles, we'll overcome them together.
No need to hurry, (m'sieur)
No need to rush, sir.
No need to hurry, (mademoiselle)
No need to hurry, miss.
Gay Paris, gay Paris, gay Paris
Let's enjoy our stay in the wonderful city of Paris.
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
Don't stress out or worry, just take it easy and enjoy the moment.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Adrian Campbell, Lee Francis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pauldiamond6055
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées
Nothing to worry, (no, no, no, no)
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
No slipping, no sliding, no bumping, no bore
And I walk, right into le Bourget
If you fall on your face
It's no disgrace
I'll stop my plane at gay Paris
Ma chérie, ma chérie, ma chérie
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
Ma chérie, ma chérie, ma chérie
No need to worry, (no, no, no, no)
The road may be rough
But don't you, don't you ever get stuck
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
Ma chérie, ma chérie, ma chérie
No need to hurry, (m'sieur)
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées
No need to hurry, (mademoiselle)
No slipping, no sliding, no bumping, no bore
And I walk, right into le Bourget
If you fall on your face
It's no disgrace
I'll stop my plane at gay Paris
Gay Paris, gay Paris, gay Paris
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
@bigsinger1981
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées,
Nothing to worry, (no, no, no, no)
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées,
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
No slipping, no sliding, no bumping, no bore,
And I walk, right into le Bourget,
If you fall on your face,
It's no disgrace,
I'll stop my plane at gay Paris, [paʁi]
Ma chérie, ma chérie, ma chérie,
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
Ma chérie, ma chérie, ma chérie
No need to worry, (no, no, no, no)
The road may be rough,
But don't you, don't you ever get stuck,
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées,
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
Ma chérie, ma chérie, ma chérie,
No need to hurry, (m'sieur)
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées,
No need to hurry, (mademoiselle)
No slipping, no sliding, no bumping, no bore,
And I walk, right into le Bourget,
If you fall on your face,
It's no disgrace,
I'll stop my plane at gay Paris, [paʁi]
Gay Paris, gay Paris, gay Paris,
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy,
No need to worry, (no, no, no, no)
The road may be rough,
But don't you, don't you ever get stuck, (m'sieur)
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées,
No need to worry, (no, no, no, no sir)
@pauldiamond6055
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées
Nothing to worry, (no, no, no, no)
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
No slipping, no sliding, no bumping, no bore
And I walk, right into le Bourget
If you fall on your face
It's no disgrace
I'll stop my plane at gay Paris
Ma chérie, ma chérie, ma chérie
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
Ma chérie, ma chérie, ma chérie
No need to worry, (no, no, no, no)
The road may be rough
But don't you, don't you ever get stuck
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
Ma chérie, ma chérie, ma chérie
No need to hurry, (m'sieur)
Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées, Champs-Élysées
No need to hurry, (mademoiselle)
No slipping, no sliding, no bumping, no bore
And I walk, right into le Bourget
If you fall on your face
It's no disgrace
I'll stop my plane at gay Paris
Gay Paris, gay Paris, gay Paris
No need to hurry, (no, no, no, no)
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
@jubaljohn6509
Before Bob, before Desmond Dekker, before Jimmy Cliff PRINCE BUSTER WAS THE ORIGINAL DON OF JAMAICAN MUSIC! Rest in peace sweet Prince
@MarkMark-rk4ck
Shit yeah Jubal! The man was gigging at the same time The Beatles and Rolling Stones were! 25 years later a bunch of Brits made millions out of playing his tunes! Hope he managed to put enough aside to look after family and wish them well!
@heavymentalist1851
haa aint that a bitch the white man getting rich off something homeboys made
@loren7c
just discovered this man. so honest and fresh. rip
@methylamphetamine6306
80s ska is dog shit. Is it called 2 tone? Don't listen to it.
@ablakehall4734
While I agree with you, if Buster were here, he'd likely disagree, and pay homage to the thousands of mento and calypso artists that predated him (Lord Fly, Count Lasher, Lord Tanamo, Count Sticky, Lord Messam, Count Owen, Lord Flea, Lord Lebby, Harold Richardson & The Ticklers, Arthur Knibbs, Chin's Calypso Sextet, A. Bedasse, E. F. Williams & Ivan Chin to name a very small few) Unfortunately recording technology wasn't up to par in the early 50's and Kingston hadn't blown up yet so a TON of fantastic artists have become totally obscure and forgotten today.
@kountrybunker1807
oooh my goodness. there you go ....been missing. this here.....
@surimalandre3232
Takes me back to being a skinhead girl sitting with my mates with this blasting... Amazing Prince buster!
@Onlyr888
Rest in Peace Prince Busta, a true giant and foundation member of Jamaica's popular music. Well respected and adored by all serious music lovers globally. Walk good Prince Busta your work will remain with us all our days and beyond.