In the wake of the terrible tragedy of Prince's recent death, here is a list of 10 great songs that everyone should know.
1. When Doves Cry
"How can you just leave me standing? Alone in a world that's so cold? Maybe I'm just too demanding. Maybe I'm just like my father too bold" This track was the top-selling single the year it came out, and to this day it's just a great song to groove to.
2. Kiss
"Ain't no particular sign I'm more compatible with I just want your extra time and your kiss." This is one of Prince's most iconic songs ever, and whenever I listen to it, I end up snapping and body-rolling.
3. Money Don't Matter 2 Night
"Money don't matter to night, it sure didn't matter yesterday
Just when you think you've got more than enough, that's when it all up and flies away" This song is one of Prince's slower jams, but nonetheless a great song to listen to.
4. Batdance
5. I Wanna Be Your Lover
"I didn't wanna pressure you, baby, but all I ever wanted to do...
I wanna be your lover, I wanna be the only one that makes you come running." I am a big fan of a classic 80s funk/dance song and this is one of them. It just makes you wanna groove (sorry, did I say that already? Must happen with all Prince songs)
6. Purple Rain
"You say you want a leader, but you can't seem to make up your mind. I think you better close it, and let me guide you to the purple rain" This song has to be one of my favorite Prince songs because it's just a one-of-a-kind ballad. It has a sick guitar solo and is full of emotion. What else could you ask for in a love song?
7. Controversy
"Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven." If you were wondering: yes, this is the Our Father, and yes, these are the lyrics to this song. Although one of of his lesser known songs, it is just a funk classic.
8. 1999
"Cuz they say two thousand zero zero party over, oops out of time, so tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999" When everyone thought the world was going to end on the turn of the millennium, Prince was too busy partying. I like his style (and not just his music and clothes).
9. Little Red Corvette
"Little red Corvette, baby you're much too fast. Little red Corvette, you need a love that's gonna last." This track is also one of my favorites, and is easily recognizable if it were to come on the radio.
10. Let's Go Crazy
"Let's go crazy. Let's get nuts. Let's look for the purple banana 'til they put us in the truck, let's go!" These lyrics pretty much put the whole song in perspective; it's just an all-out, fun dance track!
11. I Would Die 4 U
"I'll never beat you. I'll never lie, and if you're evil I'll forgive you by and by. 'Cause you, I would die for you" Another dance track with lots of synths, drum beats, and Prince's conviction.
12. Raspberry Beret
"Raspberry beret, and if it was warm she wouldn't wear much more. Raspberry beret, I think I love her." A song about a random girl wearing a raspberry beret, this is one of Prince's catchiest songs. It will probably be stuck in your head for the rest of the day, but in the best way possible!
Rest In Peace Prince
