Prince Struggles With Love’s Implications on ‘3 Chains O’ Gold': 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince Struggles With Love’s Implications on ‘3 Chains O’ Gold': 365 Prince Songs in a YearIn love, as in so many things, Prince could be inscrutable. Occasionally, however, his art would provide important clues.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Prince’s ‘Strollin” Gives George Benson a Warm Musical Hug: 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince’s ‘Strollin” Gives George Benson a Warm Musical Hug: 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince inhabits the guise of a good friend on the George Benson-esque "Strollin'."Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Prince Has No Time for ‘Old Friends 4 Sale': 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince Has No Time for ‘Old Friends 4 Sale': 365 Prince Songs in a YearThe unreleased original version of Prince's "Old Friends 4 Sale" is a requiem for the end of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis's original run in the Time. Keith CreightonKeith Creighton
Prince Becomes a Bass Hero on ‘Shy’: 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince Becomes a Bass Hero on ‘Shy’: 365 Prince Songs in a Year1995's "Shy" spotlighted Prince's underreported skills on the bass. Erica ThompsonErica Thompson
Prince’s First Concert Made Him ‘So Blue': 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince’s First Concert Made Him ‘So Blue': 365 Prince Songs in a YearAn acoustic ballad from his debut album, "So Blue" was performed at Prince's first-ever performance and, reportedly, never again. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
All We Got Was a Fleeting Glimpse of ‘The Dawn': 365 Prince Songs in a YearAll We Got Was a Fleeting Glimpse of ‘The Dawn': 365 Prince Songs in a YearAfter a decade of tantalizing hints and teases, in 1997 Prince finally shared "Welcome 2 the Dawn," the first song from his long-rumored magnum opus 'The Dawn.'Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Prince’s ‘The Work Pt. 1′ Is His Valentine to James Brown: 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince’s ‘The Work Pt. 1′ Is His Valentine to James Brown: 365 Prince Songs in a Year"The Work Pt. 1" makes explicit Prince's life-long admiration for James Brown.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Renato Neto Helps Prince Go ‘West': 365 Prince Songs in a YearRenato Neto Helps Prince Go ‘West': 365 Prince Songs in a Year2003's 'N.E.W.S.' was a continuation of Prince's re-exploration of jazz, which coincided with the arrival of keyboardist Renato Neto in the NPG. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Prince Toxicology Report Reveals High Levels of FentanylPrince Toxicology Report Reveals High Levels of FentanylAfter Prince's death in April 2016, investigators determined he was killed by an accidental overdose of the synthetic opioid known as fentanyl.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
The Many Lives of ‘Bambi’: 365 Prince Songs in a YearThe Many Lives of ‘Bambi’: 365 Prince Songs in a YearReleased on his second album, "Bambi" was one chapter in Prince's long, complex history with the LGBTQ community. Erica ThompsonErica Thompson