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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Valentina
Prince Lyrics
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She should give me a call
When she get tired of runnin'
After you down the hall
Before you came onto the scene it was a Hollywood mess
Your mama was a movie queen
She was one of the best
Around the world even girls adored her
Mexican bombshell
Come to conquer the west
Hey Valentina tell your mama
She should give me a call
When she get tired of runnin'
After you down the hall
And she's all worn out
From those late night feedings
And she ready for another
Rock 'n roll meeting
Oh Valentina tell your mama
She should give me a call
Your uncle Sam used to hold it down
Every day
Watch the bootyguards
Scarecrow the buzzards away
Like an aeroplane the time flies over
So many guys they couldn't get
Your sweet little mama to stay
Curvier than
A fender Stratocaster guitar...
Reality bender...from no green card
To superstar
Broken up slang even when
The king of Hollywood ain't that tall
Sho as Betty's ugly
Your mama's bigger than 'em all
Hey Valentina
Tell your mama she should call up MIA
In advance
If Penelope wants to Cruz
There ain't no way that we ain't gon dance
Tell your mama should should give me a call
That's all
The lyrics of Prince's song Valentina seem to be an introduction to a woman named Valentina and her mother, who was once a movie queen and is now constantly running after her child down the hall. The singer asks Valentina to tell her mother to give him a call when she is tired of chasing her daughter around. The song also talks about how Valentina’s mother is a curvaceous Mexican bombshell who was pursued by men from all over the world and adored by girls as well. He compares her voluptuous figure to that of a Fender Stratocaster guitar and mentions that she was a reality bender who went from having no green card to becoming a superstar.
The lyrics also mention Valentina’s uncle Sam, who used to guard her mother and protect her from those who tried to take advantage of her because of her star status. The song depicts Valentina’s mother as a bigger and better version of Betty, which could hint at the fact that Betty is a reference to a famous actress of the same era. The singer requests Valentina’s mother to call him when she is tired of running after her daughter, and when she is ready for another rock 'n roll meeting.
Overall, the song seems to be Prince's tribute to the women who dominated Hollywood in the past and the women who had to face the challenges of being a mother while handling their stardom. It also seems to be a playful and flirtatious invitation to Valentina's mother that shows Prince's charming personality.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Valentina tell your mama
She should give me a call
When she get tired of runnin'
After you down the hall
Prince wants Valentina to convey a message to her mother to contact him when Valentina's mother gets exhausted of chasing her down the hall.
Before you came onto the scene it was a Hollywood mess
Your mama was a movie queen
She was one of the best
Before Valentina arrived, Hollywood was chaotic. However, Valentina's mother, who was a movie queen, was an exception in terms of her excellence.
Every boy had the hots for her,
Around the world even girls adored her
Mexican bombshell
Come to conquer the west
Valentina's mother was a popular and attractive Mexican woman who conquered the western world, receiving attention from both boys and girls alike worldwide.
And she's all worn out
From those late night feedings
And she ready for another
Rock 'n roll meeting
Oh Valentina tell your mama
She should give me a call
Valentina's mother is exhausted from taking care of her throughout the night and is ready for a meeting with Prince, indicating that Valentina should ask her to call Prince.
Your uncle Sam used to hold it down
Every day
Watch the bootyguards
Scarecrow the buzzards away
Valentina's mother's great sense of humor made Uncle Sam laugh every day, and bodyguards around her kept her away from any harm or danger.
Like an aeroplane the time flies over
So many guys they couldn't get
Your sweet little mama to stay
Time has flown by quickly, and many guys have failed to win the heart of Valentina's mother and keep her around.
Curvier than
A fender Stratocaster guitar...
Reality bender...from no green card
To superstar
Valentina's mother, with her curvy figure, is likened to a Fender Stratocaster guitar. Her life went from a person without a green card to being a famous superstar.
Broken up slang even when
The king of Hollywood ain't that tall
Sho as Betty's ugly
Your mama's bigger than 'em all
Despite the king of Hollywood being short and slang words used in society, Valentina's mother, who is taller than Betty, stands out and is bigger than them all.
Hey Valentina
Tell your mama she should call up MIA
In advance
If Penelope wants to Cruz
There ain't no way that we ain't gon dance
Tell your mama should should give me a call
That's all
Valentina should inform her mother to call MIA in advance if Penelope wants to Cruz, and Prince is eager to dance. Valentina should tell her mother to get in touch with him as soon as possible.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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sunsetxdriver
Hey Valentina tell your mama
She should give me a call
When she get tired of runnin'
After you down the hall
Before you came onto the scene it was a Hollywood mess
Your mama was a movie queen
She was one of the best
Every boy had the hots for her,
Around the world even girls adored her
Mexican bombshell
Come to conquer the west
Hey Valentina tell your mama
She should give me a call
When she get tired of runnin'
After you down the hall
And she's all worn out
From those late night feedings
And she ready for another
Rock 'n roll meeting
Oh Valentina tell your mama
She should give me a call
Your uncle Sam used to hold it down
Every day
Watch the bootyguards
Scarecrow the buzzards away
Like an aeroplane the time flies over
So many guys they couldn't get
Your sweet little mama to stay
Curvier than
A fender Stratocaster guitar...
Reality bender...from no green card
To superstar
Broken up slang even when
The king of Hollywood ain't that tall
Sho as Betty's ugly
Your mama's bigger than 'em all
Hey Valentina
Tell your mama she should call up MIA
In advance
If Penelope wants to Cruz
There ain't no way that we ain't gon dance
Tell your mama should should give me a call
That's all
Joanne Daly
Can you imagine prince writing a song about you for your child what an honour
sunsetxdriver
Hey Valentina tell your mama
She should give me a call
When she get tired of runnin'
After you down the hall
Before you came onto the scene it was a Hollywood mess
Your mama was a movie queen
She was one of the best
Every boy had the hots for her,
Around the world even girls adored her
Mexican bombshell
Come to conquer the west
Hey Valentina tell your mama
She should give me a call
When she get tired of runnin'
After you down the hall
And she's all worn out
From those late night feedings
And she ready for another
Rock 'n roll meeting
Oh Valentina tell your mama
She should give me a call
Your uncle Sam used to hold it down
Every day
Watch the bootyguards
Scarecrow the buzzards away
Like an aeroplane the time flies over
So many guys they couldn't get
Your sweet little mama to stay
Curvier than
A fender Stratocaster guitar...
Reality bender...from no green card
To superstar
Broken up slang even when
The king of Hollywood ain't that tall
Sho as Betty's ugly
Your mama's bigger than 'em all
Hey Valentina
Tell your mama she should call up MIA
In advance
If Penelope wants to Cruz
There ain't no way that we ain't gon dance
Tell your mama should should give me a call
That's all
西森忠明
I love this song !
Paul Holland
I loved that song 🎵
Gia Samuel
It shows his talent. Raw and just write a song like this
Ray Mitchell
Whoever disliked this song doesn't know good music
BlackWidowTrader
How cool that Prince wrote this song for Salma Hayek's daughter Valentina about her mother
Franklin Lee
One of my favs
Libertarian Prince
Amazing!
StratCat94
Bigtime Carlos Santana influence on the guitar solo.