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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The Greatest Romance Ever Sold
Prince Lyrics
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That's ever been sold (ooh uh)
(Uh)
Uh, uh (yeah)
Yeah (uh)
C'mon (c'mon), uh (uh)
So what do you know
Finally face to face (ah ah ah ah)
Checkin' each other up and down (up and down baby)
In all the obvious places
All the places in the world we live
They can't hold a candle to the light you give
For real, for real
I have a outlook (uh) that's truly uncommon, and (say the word)
If you follow me
You're more than a honor, man
The reason why I'm placed on the earth's face (c'mon)
Is spitting rhymes, getting mine's
Watching your waist, hourglass (uh uh)
Then you give me hot flash (word)
This romance give heat of a sonic blast (America where you at? C'mon)
So this is where you end (uh uh uh uh)
And you and I begin
(This is where you and I, you and I begin)
(C'mon) because baby (c'mon)
The greatest romance (uh)
That's ever been sold (I ain't no thug tonight)
(I'ma stay home and make love tonight, c'mon)
The greatest romance (uh)
That's ever been sold (I ain't trying to bang)
(Maybe this song' will help me change, c'mon)
Now your mind is open (now your mind is open)
To poetry seldom heard
(Seldom heard)
Your heart has never been broken (never broken baby)
Until you've heard these words (these words, these words, yeah, c'mon)
Givin' off the air like your thang don't smell
You better answer all of that love (uh)
Inside your heart, right now
Shorty, look, in the scheme of it all
We could really make it work (yeah)
When our back's on the wall
For real, for real (I' can't hear you)
Give a week and let your mans know
I'll come running (yeah)
He's heartless (he's heartless), hold my hand
Yo, he's just fronting (uh)
It's time now
Let's dance eternally
They looking at us laughing
But our love is what's concerning me (yeah)
So this is where you end (uh uh uh uh) (this is where you end)
And you and I begin (you-ou-ou-ou) (c'mon, uh uh uh yeah)
Yo (it's the greatest baby, c'mon)
The greatest romance (ay baby don't worry)
That's ever been sold (I ain't no thug tonight)
(I'ma stay home and make love tonight, baby)
The greatest (uh) romance (don't worry baby, don't worry)
That's ever been sold (I ain't trying to bang)
(Maybe this song' will help me change, c'mon)
(I ain't no thug tonight)
(I'ma stay home and make love tonight, baby)
(I ain't trying to bang)
(Maybe this song will help me change, c'mon), lemme holla at you, babe (holla, holla)
I know you can feel me (I know I know)
I know you can dance (uh)
But what do U know about the (uh)
Greatest romance? (Greatest romance baby)
Not what you think (not what you think)
But what you believe (you believe)
Can you tell me the real reason that Adam never left Eve?
(I ain't no thug tonight)
I ain't gonna leave you baby (I'ma stay home and make love tonight, baby), no no
(I ain't trying to bang) I
(Maybe this song will help me change, c'mon) ain't never gonna leave you no
(I ain't no thug tonight)
(I'ma stay home and make love tonight) Can I tell you what ya'-
Can I tell you what ya' did for me babe? (I ain't trying to bang)
(maybe this song will help me change)
The lyrics to Prince's "The Greatest Romance Ever Sold" describe a passionate encounter between two people who are finally meeting "face to face" and "checkin' each other up and down." The singer declares that the love they share is the greatest romance ever sold, and that it far surpasses anything else in the world. He speaks of the power of this love, saying that it gives off heat like a "sonic blast" and that it can make them dance eternally. The song ends with the singer promising never to leave the object of his affection, saying that he will stay home and make love to them instead of going out and being a "thug" or trying to have meaningless sex.
One interesting aspect of this song is its use of metaphors, particularly in the line "givin' off the air like your thang don't smell." This is a colloquial way of saying that someone is acting like they are better than others, even though they are not. Another interesting feature of the song is its blend of various musical styles, including funk, pop, and R&B. The song's beat is driven by a heavy bassline and features Prince's signature falsetto vocals.
Another interesting fact about the song is that it was originally released as a promotional single for Prince's album Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic in 1999, before being included on the album itself. The song also features backing vocals from Prince's then-girlfriend and protege, Canadian singer-songwriter, and rapper Ani DiFranco.
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Line by Line Meaning
The greatest (uh) romance (yeah, c'mon)
This is the best romantic experience
That's ever been sold (ooh uh)
This is the most desirable romantic experience
(Uh)
Uh, uh (yeah)
Yeah (uh)
C'mon (c'mon), uh (uh)
So what do you know
I want to understand what you know about love
You and me (sort it out, turn it up, c'mon)
Together we can figure this out and make it great
Finally face to face (ah ah ah ah)
We are finally in close proximity
Checkin' each other up and down (up and down baby)
We are assessing each other's physical attraction
In all the obvious places
We are looking for love in all of the common places
All the places in the world we live
No other location compares to our love
They can't hold a candle to the light you give
Nothing else compares to the radiance of your love
For real, for real
I mean it seriously
I have a outlook (uh) that's truly uncommon, and (say the word)
I have a unique perspective on love and relationships
If you follow me
If you understand my approach to love
You're more than a honor, man
You are a great partner
The reason why I'm placed on the earth's face (c'mon)
I am meant to be on this earth to experience your love
Is spitting rhymes, getting mine's
I am meant to be a rapper and live my best life
Watching your waist, hourglass (uh uh)
I am admiring your physical beauty
Then you give me hot flash (word)
You make me feel excited
This romance give heat of a sonic blast (America where you at? C'mon)
Our romance is intense and incredible
So this is where you end (uh uh uh uh)
This is where our current situation ends
And you and I begin
And our relationship starts now
(This is where you and I, you and I begin)
This is where we embark on our romantic journey
(C'mon) because baby (c'mon)
Let's do this together
The greatest romance (uh)
Our love is the most amazing
That's ever been sold (I ain't no thug tonight)
This is the most desirable romantic experience I am having
(I'ma stay home and make love tonight, c'mon)
I choose to stay home and cherish our love
The greatest romance (uh)
Our love is the most amazing
That's ever been sold (I ain't trying to bang)
This is the most desirable romantic experience I am having
(Maybe this song' will help me change, c'mon)
This song is helping me embrace true love
Now your mind is open (now your mind is open)
You are starting to understand love
To poetry seldom heard
To more eccentric forms of expressing love
(Seldom heard)
Your heart has never been broken (never broken baby)
Your heart has never been shattered before
Until you've heard these words (these words, these words, yeah, c'mon)
Until you experience these meaningful expressions of love
Givin' off the air like your thang don't smell
You are exuding confidence and sophistication
You better answer all of that love (uh)
Do not ignore the love that is being offered
Inside your heart, right now
Start accepting the love you deserve
Shorty, look, in the scheme of it all
In the grand scheme of things
We could really make it work (yeah)
We have the potential for a great relationship
When our back's on the wall
When we are in difficult situations
For real, for real (I' can't hear you)
Seriously, I mean it
Give a week and let your mans know
Give it a try for a week
I'll come running (yeah)
I will be there for you
He's heartless (he's heartless), hold my hand
Your previous negative experiences do not matter now
Yo, he's just fronting (uh)
He is pretending to be better than me
It's time now
It is time to embrace love
Let's dance eternally
Let's have a long-lasting relationship
They looking at us laughing
Others may not understand our love
But our love is what's concerning me (yeah)
Our relationship is my top priority
(It's the greatest baby, c'mon)
Our love is the most wonderful thing
(ay baby don't worry)
Do not stress about our love
(I ain't no thug tonight)
I am not going to be a bad boy tonight
(I'ma stay home and make love tonight, baby)
I am going to cherish our relationship tonight
(I ain't trying to bang)
I am not just looking for a one-night stand
(Maybe this song will help me change, c'mon)
This song is helping me embrace true love
(I ain't no thug tonight)
I am not going to be a bad boy tonight
(I'ma stay home and make love tonight)
I am going to cherish our relationship tonight
Can I tell you what ya'-
Can I tell you something?
Can I tell you what ya' did for me babe?
Can I express how you have impacted my life?
(I ain't trying to bang)
I am not just looking for a one-night stand
(maybe this song will help me change)
This song is helping me embrace true love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Eve Jeffers, Prince Rogers Nelson
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Lyrics:
The greatest romance that's ever been sold
So what do U know, U and me
Finally face 2 face
Checking each other up and down
In all of the obvious places
Was there ever a reason 4 us 2 be apart?
The air that fills up this room says, "not hardly"
So this is where U end, and U and I begin ...
(That's where U and I, U and I begin)
The greatest romance that's ever been sold
The greatest romance that's ever been sold
Baby, baby
Now your mind is open
2 poetry seldom heard
Ur heart has never been broken
Until U've heard these words:
"Your body was designed 2 respond 2 mine
In spite of your desire 2 mold me"
And in the middle of it all -
We kiss and like rain (like rain) we fall into ...
The greatest romance that's ever been sold
The greatest romance that's ever been sold
Oh, I know U can feel me,know that U can dance
But what do you know about the greatest romance?
Not what U think, but what U believe
What was the real reason that Adam never left Eve?
And if the truth sounds like a memory
Then U know it was meant to be (meant 2 be), meant 2 be
Leave your inhibitions behind come on, come on, and see
So this is where U end (this is where U end)
And U and I begin ... (U-hu)
The greatest romance that's ever been sold
The greatest romance that's ever been sold
I know U can feel, I know that U can dance
But what do you know about the greatest romance?
(The greatest romance ...)
Not what U think, but what U believe
Can U tell me the reason (reason) that Adam never left Eve?
(The greatest (greatest) romance (romance) ...)
Listen 2 me
(... that's ever been sold)
U brought me
The grapes from the vine, yes U did
(The greatest romance ...)
Can I talk 2 U
(... that's ever been sold)
Listen
U help me 2 remember the secrets of time
And U - U - U, U offer me your love, your love, your love
So divine
And in return, girl, in return I will surrender
Oh yeah, I will surrender, oh yes, I will
The greatest romance that's ever been sold
@karenemerson4603
This is a song of healing.
This is a gift he left.
I will always love this song.
It is about love in its purest form.
All the things.love is and isn't.
Thank you Prince.
If we are.listening, we will realize he spoke through you and so many.
His generosity has no limits.
He gave us you.
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@prowrestlingmaniac
I honestly never understood why this song never became as big as it should have. Probably because he was still going with a different name but this song is criminally underrated.
@adonaiyah2196
Maybe but it would be hard to market an unpronounceable symbol. Its a nice song
@gogoyubari366
What makes you believe this song is underrated?
@tommtommkin
If you go look up the top 100 hits of the 90s and then 2000s ect your not likely to find any of Princes songs thanks to WB and the rest of the music industry they basically black listed Prince as a punishment to teach him a lesson as not to challenge those in power and to threaten anyone else from ever standing up for themselves in the music business but Prince had b*lls he always stood up for what was right not just for himself but for others as well but it came at a price. I love that man now and always. There was more good in that man as a human being then how good he was as even an artist and most just stop at his music which is very very sad. To me he was thee greatest work of art that the Good Lord ever created as far as human beings go. I thank God for him daily.