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 SinΓ©ad 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)
NΒ·EΒ·WΒ·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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Sexy Staxaphone and Guitar
Prince Lyrics
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The most beautiful girl in the world
So beautiful, beautiful
It's plain to see (yeah)
You're the reason that god made a girl
Could you be...
In Prince's song Sexy Staxaphone and Guitar, he uses the imagery of stunning physical beauty to describe the object of his affection, angelic and heavenly in her perfection. The repeated line, "Could you be the most beautiful girl in the world," highlights the awe and admiration he feels for her. He believes that it is clear and obvious that she is the reason God created womankind. The smooth and seductive tune of the saxophone and guitar mimics the allure and appeal of the woman he sings about.
However, the use of the word "could" is interesting as it suggests doubt or uncertainty, asking if it's possible that she could be the most beautiful girl in the world as opposed to stating it as a fact. This could represent the idea that perfection, in reality, is an unattainable standard, even for the most beautiful of women, and that it's the imperfections and complexities that make them truly unique and attractive.
Overall, the lyrics of Sexy Staxaphone and Guitar convey Prince's admiration for the physical beauty of women, but also hints at a deeper message about the complexity and subjectivity of what it means to be the most beautiful person in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Could you be
I am curious and wondering if you have the potential to be...
The most beautiful girl in the world
In my eyes, you possess a stunning and incomparable beauty
So beautiful, beautiful
You are exceptionally attractive and captivating
It's plain to see (yeah)
Your beauty is so obvious and apparent to everyone
You're the reason that god made a girl
You are the perfect example of why a female is a remarkable creation of God
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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Saul Urquieta
AquΓ en MΓ©xico yo siendo DJ un set de dance music en 1994 que hice sonar fue:
1. Beautifull de Prince
2. Who is it de Michael Jackson
3. Im goona make you Swett de C+C Music Factory
4.Vogue de Madonna
5. Touch me de Caty Dennis
6. All that she wants de Ace of Base (VersiΓ³n dance)
7. Show me love de Robin S
And Everybody dance on the floor!!!
Lee Harrison
"Beautiful" and the "Mustang Mix" were always my absolute favorites on this CD single. Glad you put this up here for new fans of Prince to discover and hear how he could dramatically recreate and re-envision a song in different ways--and all the versions would be bangin'!
infal0890
Lee Harrison I think the Beautiful video is also one of the most underrated videos of all time and one of my personal favourite prince songs. Just a shame Iβv never been able to find the video anywhere on the internet.
Leanne Nelson
Mustang is my fave mix of this song
Danielle Dillard
Exactly! Only Prince could do Prince better than Prince!
Breeanne Wanliss
YASSSSS!!!
HeyFloyd__
Great taste my guy. These two are insane !
Leo zen
My cousin and myself bought this album at the Christmas holidays back in 94. Was the best time for me, had just finally finished school. Also got the Come album and the Black album. Might have been the happiest holiday of my life. Thanks to Prince for making it even better.
from the MOON RACCOON
Tracklist (better)
01. Beautiful 0:00
02. Staxowax 5:55
03. Mustang Mix 11:09
04. Flutestramental 17:29
05. Sexy Staxaphone And Guitar 21:03
06. Mustang Instrumental 24:58
07. The Most Beautiful Girl In The World 28:25
David Young
Beautifully CLASSIC !!
Same song 7 different ways = 7 jams
Beautifully CLASSIC !!
So glad I found this! BLESS PRINCEπ
Fantomas Fanto
sometimes we forget how dimensional princeβs falsetto was. the delivery he did on this one was different on pheromone. he could change his tonal frequency & it would fit the song. π³ π