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 Sweeter She Is
Prince Lyrics
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From her sun tanned shoulders
Down to the freckles on her wedding ring
Her feet so warm
She could melt the snow in the early spring
She is my everything
From Copenhagen to makin' eggs and bacon
Down in Jackson Square
I'd like to drive a Cadillac
The color of her long hair
She goes everywhere
Kisses that come all the way from China
Kinda remind her of memories of Spain
If I get lost, you can surely find her
Standing right beside me in the rain
She uses Eveready
Batteries to keep her electrical
Appliances going steady
She can do fourteen things at once
And then her phone'll ring
She is my everything
She knows everybody
From Muhammad Ali to teaching Bruce Lee
How to do Karate
She could lead a parade
While puttin' on her make-up in her Maserati
She knows everybody
Kisses that come all the way from China
Kind of remind her of memories of Spain
If I get lost, you can surely find her
Standing right beside me in the rain
She is my everything
When she wakes up in the morning
That's when the birdies start to sing
When I hear her voice
I'll tell you boys, I forget everything
She is my everything
She is my everything
The Sweeter She Is by Prince is a sweet love song that showcases the artist's admiration for his lover. The first verse starts with Prince stating that his lover is his everything, from the sun-kissed shoulders to the freckles on her wedding ring. He then goes on to describe her warm feet that can melt snow in early spring. The chorus emphasizes how she goes everywhere with him, from Copenhagen to Jackson Square, and how she is everything to him. The second verse talks about how he wants to drive a Cadillac the color of her long hair, and how she uses Eveready batteries to keep her appliances going steady. Prince also emphasizes how she can do fourteen things at once and knows everybody, from Muhammad Ali to Bruce Lee. The chorus repeats, talking about how kisses from China remind her of Spain and how she is always by Prince's side in the rain. The last verse talks about how he forgets everything when he hears her voice and how she is his everything, even making the birdies sing when she wakes up in the morning.
Overall, the song is about Prince's deep love for his significant other and how she completes his life and brings joy and happiness into it. The lyrics paint a picture of a perfect relationship, where the lovers are always together, and everything seems to fall into place.
Line by Line Meaning
She is my everything
She is the most important person in my life
From her sun tanned shoulders
Down to the freckles on her wedding ring
I adore every detail of her appearance
Her feet so warm
She could melt the snow in the early spring
Her warm personality and love can erase any hardship
She goes everywhere
From Copenhagen to makin' eggs and bacon
Down in Jackson Square
She is adventurous and can adapt to any situation
I'd like to drive a Cadillac
The color of her long hair
She goes everywhere
I want to be with her every moment of the day
Kisses that come all the way from China
Kinda remind her of memories of Spain
If I get lost, you can surely find her
Standing right beside me in the rain
She brings me comfort and can sense when I am in need
She uses Eveready
Batteries to keep her electrical
Appliances going steady
She is efficient and resourceful in all aspects of her life
She can do fourteen things at once
And then her phone'll ring
She is my everything
She is capable and always keeps her priorities straight
She knows everybody
From Muhammad Ali to teaching Bruce Lee
How to do Karate
She is sociable and knowledgeable in many areas
She could lead a parade
While puttin' on her make-up in her Maserati
She knows everybody
She is confident and can handle any situation with ease
When she wakes up in the morning
That's when the birdies start to sing
When I hear her voice
I'll tell you boys, I forget everything
She is my everything
She is my everything
Her mere presence brings me joy and peace
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: John E Prine
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vickieadams7980
Here it is 7 years after his transition and I’m missing him almost as much listening to this gem as I did the day he left us. Yet I still feel him in the instrumental solos (and this is when I miss him most) of songs as I imagine him contorting that beautiful face into funk expressions of pain and ecstasy alike as he feels every note he plays. I enjoy these rare jam jewels more than the commercial hits that everyone knows cause it feels more personal and intimate. Thank God for giving us The Beautiful One, Prince Rogers Nelson. O(+> 💜💜💜
@MagentaNow
Dear people out there, do not cry or mourn instead rejoice in what Prince has given. I don't think he would want us to be sad, that would make him sad. Be grateful for this star soul. Nothing is lost ever. His soul lives forever as our's. He has turned the adversities in his youth into glory, that's the choice we all have, but few know this.
@strawberrymind1839
Agreed Magenta
@faithwalk.
Im crying... he is so beautiful. God, thank you for Prince
@timh5311
Amen from 🇮🇪 Prince u r joy !❤❤
@judithpenn3806
t is 2019 listen to Prince every day. Better than food and water. I am 75 yrs old looking forward to seeing him in the afterlife with Amir...
@yvettesanchez5750
Just listen to that man!! He even sang the blues fantastic!! He sang everything fantastic!! Prince excelled as the finest, one of a kind, & irreplaceable in his music, singing, dancing, & everything!! He really put his heart into everything!! He gave us the greatest memories to cherish forever!! Thank-you, Prince!!
@user-gi6ee8vj1y
I should have been sleep hours ago. Laying here reminiscing about our journey together. The laughter. The tears. The music.
@purpleworldcc8521
He touches me right there where no one else can! His music holds me like no other can , my sweet Prince you are loved forever 💜YOU ARE MISSED!! 💜☔️🕊️🎸🎶💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
@krazykim4608
I can't believe its almost 2yrs we lost this one and only genius 😢💜