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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You Got The Look
Prince Lyrics
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The dream we all dream of
Boy versus girl in the World Series of love
Tell me, have you got the look?
You walked in, I woke up
I've never seen a pretty girl
Look so tough, baby
Color you peach and black
Color me takin' aback
Crucial, I think I want ya
You've got the look (You've got the hook)
You sho'nuf do be cookin' in my book
Your face is jammin'
Your body's heck-a-slammin'
If love is good
Let's get to rammin'
You got the look
You got the look
Look here
You got the look (you got the look)
You must'a took (you must'a took)
A whole hour just to make up your face, baby
Closin' time, ugly lights, everybody's inspected (Everybody's inspected)
But you are a natural beauty unaffected (Unaffected)
Did I say an hour?
My face is red, I stand corrected (I stand corrected)
You've got the look
You've got the hook
You sho'nuf do be cookin' in my book
Your face is jammin'
Your body's heck-a-slammin'
If love is good
Let's get to rammin'
You got the look
You got the look
(There's no girl to do)
Well here we are, ladies and gentlemen, the dream we all dream of
(Oh, please!) Boy versus girl in the World Series of love slammin'
You walked in (I walked in)
I woke up (you woke up)
I never seen such a pretty girl look so tough
(I never seen such a pretty girl look so tough)
Baby (Baby)
You got that look (you got that look)
Yes you do (Yes you do)
Color you peach and black
Color me takin' aback, baby
Crucial, I think I want ya
You've got the look
You've got the hook
You sho'nuf do be cookin' in my book
Your face is jammin'
Your body's heck-a-slammin'
If your love is good
Let's get to rammin' (Now)
You got the look
You got the look
Here we are folks
The dream we all dream of
You got the look
You got the look
You got the look
You got the look
You got the look
In "U Got The Look," Prince sings about the immediate attraction he has towards a woman who walks into the room. He confidently states that she has "got the look," meaning that she exudes confidence and sexiness, and he can't resist her. He cleverly plays with words in the chorus, as "look" can have multiple meanings, such as appearance, gaze, and expression. He uses this to express how she catches his attention with both her physical appearance and the way she carries herself.
The verse where Prince talks about color plays with the ideas of gender and race. He colors her "peach and black," which can be interpreted as a nod to the 1980s trend of vibrant, neon colors and also possibly as a reference to biracial women. By coloring himself "takin' aback," he acknowledges his own attraction to this woman, who might be seen as different from himself. However, he also confidently declares that he wants her, as she has the "hook" that reels him in.
Overall, "U Got The Look" is a playful and fun song about the immediate attraction between two people. With its catchy chorus and clever lyrics, it embodies the upbeat and sexy style of Prince's music.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are folks
We have arrived at a moment that many of us have hoped for
The dream we all dream of
The shared fantasy that we all long for
Boy versus girl in the World Series of love
A classic story of competition and romance on the world stage
Tell me, have you got the look?
Do you possess the qualities that catch my eye?
You walked in, I woke up
Your entry caused me to snap out of my daze
I've never seen a pretty girl
In all my time, I have never laid eyes on a lovely lady
Look so tough, baby
Appear so strong-willed and confident, my dear
Color you peach and black
Describe you with two contrasting hues, soft and bold
Color me takin' aback
I am caught off guard by your striking appearance
Crucial, I think I want ya
I am certain that I am interested in you
You've got the look (You've got the hook)
Your style and attitude are undeniably captivating
You sho'nuf do be cookin' in my book
You have definitely earned my admiration
Your face is jammin'
Your facial features are outstanding
Your body's heck-a-slammin'
Your physique is impressive and alluring
If love is good
If we are meant to be together
Let's get to rammin'
Let's make love with passion and enthusiasm
(There's no girl to do)
(There is no other woman for me)
Well here we are, ladies and gentlemen, the dream we all dream of
We are now in the desired moment that we have all longed for
(Oh, please!) Boy versus girl in the World Series of love slammin'
(Oh, come on!) The classic setting of competition and love on the world stage
I never seen such a pretty girl look so tough
I have never witnessed such an attractive woman display such strength and resilience
Baby
My affectionate appellation for you
Yes you do
You certainly possess the qualities that I desire
If your love is good
If our connection is genuine and fruitful
Let's get to rammin' (Now)
Let's engage in passionate intimacy without hesitation (Right now)
You got the look
You present yourself in a uniquely captivating manner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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Who's listening to this in 2024?❤
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I am, babe!! ❤Y
@cindyboo62
Always 💜🎵💜
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me!!
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❤❤meeee
@Brian2017
Yesssss
@CheyenneKingActress
Who grew up on Prince and is “here” always? Like Prince, dates,time and birthdays mean nothing…. Like Prince, we are ageless. Can I get a, “AhOhWa”? 😉😉💜💜💜
@KuttyJoe
Prince was a genius. He could sing, dance, play many instruments, write songs, and perform on stage. He was gifted with a world of talents.
@willritter4076
I'd be honored if some Prince fans would give a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of PURPLE RAIN and DIAMONDS & PEARLS in tribute to the greatest songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist of all time. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and RESPECT to the genius of Prince.
@beverlysmith6564
Yes he was very blessed by God with lots of talents