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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Walk Don't Walk
Prince Lyrics
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Don't walk where it feels the best
Walk away from people you meet
Don't talk to strangers, unless
They walk the way you want them to
Don't walk unless the others do
I said walk, like you could use a ride
Then people will walk over you
Don't talk until they tell you to
Don't talk if it's against the rules
Just walk away and be a fool
That's what they want ya to do
Yeah, that's what they want you to do
Sha la la la la
Sha la la la la
Sha la la la la
Sha la la la la
Don't talk if it's against the rules
Just walk away and be a fool
That's what they want ya to do
So you got to walk like you want to make it
Don't walk like you just can't take it
Go on and walk on any side you like
Don't walk wherever they tell you to, psyche
The sun will shine upon you one day
If you're always walkin' your way
The sun will shine upon you one day
If you're always walkin' your way
Hey, sha la la la
Sha la la la la
Sha la la la la
Sha la la la la
(Tellin' me now, just walkin')
Said I'm walkin' on your side of the street (tellin' me now, just walkin')
I'm talkin' to the people I meet (tellin' me now, just walkin')
Alright
Ha, hey
Walk, don't walk
Talk, don't talk
Walk, don't walk
Talk, don't talk
Walk, don't walk
Talk, don't talk
Prince's song Walk Don't Walk is an intriguing commentary on the limitations society places on individuals. The lyrics serve as a warning to those who might seek to follow the rules blindly rather than forging their own paths. Prince advises the listener to walk on the other side of the street, to not take the easy way out, and to make their own choices instead of following others. The chorus suggests that one must be careful when talking to strangers and to not speak unless spoken to, as this is often what society expects. Prince urges individuals to be mindful of the rules that they are told to follow and to not be afraid to be seen as a "fool" by going against them.
The verses remind the listener that they can't just follow others without considering what is best for them - they must walk the way they want to, not just because others are doing it. They must also be careful not to be taken advantage of and to stand up for themselves. There is a sense that the song is an anthem for the underdog, urging them to be strong and walk their own path, regardless of the obstacles.
Overall, Walk Don't Walk is a powerful message that encourages the listener to be independent thinkers and to not blindly follow societal norms. It challenges individuals to stand up for themselves and to not be afraid to go against the grain.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk on their side of the street
Follow the rules society has set and don't play by your own rules
Don't walk where it feels the best
Don't succumb to pleasure and temptation but stay on the straight and narrow
Walk away from people you meet
Don't get too invested in meeting new people and forming relationships
Don't talk to strangers, unless They walk the way you want them to
Don't trust anyone easily, but only if they share your beliefs
Don't walk unless the others do
Don't break conventions, but instead follow others
I said walk, like you could use a ride
Walk with a sense of purpose and urgency like you have somewhere to go
Don't walk with a confident stride Then people will walk over you
Don't be too confident and expect to be trampled over by others
Don't talk until they tell you to
Don't speak out of turn, but wait to be given permission
Don't talk if it's against the rules
Don't go against the conventions of society and speak out of turn
Just walk away and be a fool That's what they want ya to do Yeah, that's what they want you to do
Those in power want you to blindly follow the rules and submit to authority
So you got to walk like you want to make it Don't walk like you just can't take it
Walk with confidence and purpose, not like you're defeated
Go on and walk on any side you like Don't walk wherever they tell you to, psyche
Don't let society dictate where you can walk or what you can do
The sun will shine upon you one day If you're always walkin' your way
Stay true to yourself and your beliefs and eventually things will work out for the better
Said I'm walkin' on your side of the street
Acknowledging the conventions and playing by the rules of society
I'm talkin' to the people I meet
Interacting with people but not necessarily forming meaningful relationships
Walk, don't walk Talk, don't talk
These rules of society apply to both physical movement and speech
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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@scrap_iron_2264
Miss you Prince
@yahdaleouidah3485
One of my personal favorite tracks on the Diamonds & Pearls CD😊
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PRINCE WILL ALL WAYS B,
@chrisorr4902
The honking horn in the background is brilliant
@rosespeakstruthlikeitis155
I'm walking The Prince way today🎶Shal ,la,la,la 💜This song is an Attitude, Im walking different to this Amazing song 🤗
@tylerhackner9731
My favorite artist of all time
@mikal
Simply incredible.
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Is that Rosie? Love her😊❤
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Rosie and Elisa Fiorillo
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Fierce