Prince Falls in Love, Again, on ‘The Morning Papers': 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince Falls in Love, Again, on ‘The Morning Papers': 365 Prince Songs in a YearFalling in love in a song was nothing new for Prince. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Prince Creates a Funky Tabloid Tale on ‘Illusion, Coma, Pimp & Circumstance’: 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince Creates a Funky Tabloid Tale on ‘Illusion, Coma, Pimp & Circumstance’: 365 Prince Songs in a YearThe Purple One drew on funk and hip-hop to create this tale of a May-December arrangement, found on 2004's 'Musicology.'Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
The Long, Strange Trip of Prince’s ‘Strange Relationship': 365 Prince Songs in a YearThe Long, Strange Trip of Prince’s ‘Strange Relationship': 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince's "Strange Relationship" was earmarked for three other albums before landing on his opus, 'Sign O' the Times.'Keith CreightonKeith Creighton
Prince Dips a Toe Into Rap With ‘Irresistible Bitch': 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince Dips a Toe Into Rap With ‘Irresistible Bitch': 365 Prince Songs in a YearDespite its radio-scaring title, Prince's "Irresistible Bitch" managed to become something of a hit. Mike JosephMike Joseph
Prince Visits the ‘Warden in the Prison of Love': 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince Visits the ‘Warden in the Prison of Love': 365 Prince Songs in a Year"Warden in the Prison of Love" is Prince's love letter to Margie Cox, singer of Minneapolis legends Dr. Mambo's Combo. Keith CreightonKeith Creighton
Prince, Montalbo and Juice Get Their ‘Groove On’: 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince, Montalbo and Juice Get Their ‘Groove On’: 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince had some fun with his band in the 'Emancipation' track, titled after a phrase that was ubiquitous in African American culture at the time. Erica ThompsonErica Thompson
Prince’s ‘Sex in the Summer’ Reveals Fatherhood’s Lost Promise: 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince’s ‘Sex in the Summer’ Reveals Fatherhood’s Lost Promise: 365 Prince Songs in a YearOn the surface, "Sex in the Summer" is simply another breezy, lightly suggestive turn by Prince. There's far more to it. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Prince’s ‘Tangerine’ Is Great Because of What Isn’t There: 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince’s ‘Tangerine’ Is Great Because of What Isn’t There: 365 Prince Songs in a YearRhonda Smith learned from Prince but, as "Tangerine" so aptly illustrated, he also learned from her. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Prince Shows Some Vulnerability on ‘Damn U': 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince Shows Some Vulnerability on ‘Damn U': 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince was no stranger to expressing his feelings in song.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Prince Explores the Good Life in ‘Good Love’: 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince Explores the Good Life in ‘Good Love’: 365 Prince Songs in a YearIn 1988, Prince contributed "Good Love" to the soundtrack of "Bright Lights. Big City" starring Michael J. Fox. Keith CreightonKeith Creighton