This is a good and detailed thread! Most people just put a list, but you have actually given in depth reviews of why you chosen the songs. It must have been tough!

#3 My Name Is Prince

This is one of Prince’s earlier hip hop songs. The song was a flop in the U.S. but made it to a respectable #7 on the UK charts. The lyrics are probably the best thing about the song, lines such as "On the first day go made the sea, but on the 7th day he made me" show humour and arrogance. The song is a very arrogant song, but it’s funny at the same time which makes it great. It has a very heavy backing beat which sounds very "1990’s"

GoldenGlove said:

I rather like it too. The live performance on Act II were great. It included the musical breaks from the 12" Club Mix during which "Prince" stripped down to reveal Mayte.



Dunno if I would include it on an all-time top 10, though. I've given up on even trying to make such a list. I couldn't possibly narrow all my favorites down to just ten.

ihad to leave out "SAIMH"

#6 Musicology

Prince plays every instrument on the song and yet again wrote all the lyrics.

#7 Alphabet St.

It is rumoured that Prince wrote this song during an ecstasy trip in ‘88. And I believe that, the song is spiritual, fun and oddly psychedelic.

#10 Erotic City

The only reason this song was left off the Purple Rain album is because it was too controversial (explicit lyrics)

Sorry yall, this is the LAST time lol...i promise.

#1 When Doves Cry (full version)

The ultimate Prince song?… probably. This song was #1 for 5 weeks in the U.S. and helped keep the “Purple Rain” album at #1 for 24 weeks! This is also an extremely experimental hit. It is a dance track with no bass line! Just a minimalist linn drum beat with a choppy keyboard rhythm and layered vocals. The lyrics are autobiographical and fit Prince’s character perfectly especially in the film “Purple Rain” this song is mentioned in most critics “Best songs ever” lists. it was voted better than Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” in Rollingstone.com’s 500 greatest songs ever list. This song is definatley a classic, one of the greatest songs ever written.

#2 Purple Rain

The best way to describe this song is “Just one of those songs…” a true classic. The opening chords are very distinctive and memorable. This is a song that appeals to whites, blacks, young, old, rich and poor… it’s just one of those classic guitar anthems that will never die. It was also the title track to Prince’s most successful album in 1984. The words and music are by Prince and the revolution, and this song shows off Prince’s guitar playing skills to the maximum.

#3 My Name Is Prince

This is one of Prince’s earlier hip hop songs. The song was a flop in the U.S. but made it to a respectable #7 on the UK charts. The lyrics are probably the best thing about the song, lines such as “One the first day go made the sea, but on the 7th day he made me” show humour and arrogance. The song is a very arrogant song, but it’s funny at the same time which makes it great. It has a very heavy backing beat which sounds very “1990’s”

#4 Sign ‘O’ The Times

Prince’s lyrical masterpiece. In this song written by prince he highlights many problems in society. It is a serious song about problems etc but is also upbeat and fun at the same time. The main genre is a mixture of Rock & Funk and the beat is great! This song shows Prince as a legendary songwriter & composer, and the improvised guitar solo towards the end suits the song perfectly.

#5 Gett Off

This was Prince’s first real stab at rap music. I am not a huge fan of rap, but this song contains Prince’s own unique style which I like. The song was a hit across most of the world in 1991. But the controversial video and lyrics assisted in it’s success as a single as the song appealed to fans of Rap, Hip Hop, Rock and Soul. The song is from the critically acclaimed “Diamonds & Pearls” album which contains the U.S.#1 hit “Cream”

#6 Musicology

Prince’s first single of 2004 with references to Sly, James Brown & Chuck D. In this song Prince sings about the art of “real music” over a nifty bass riff. Prince plays every instrument on the song and yet again wrote all the lyrics. The single was not a hit due to basically no promotion. (although the album WAS a hit). The main genre in this song is funk! And this was the title track to Prince’s comeback album and tour of 2004.

#7 Alphabet St.

It is rumoured that Prince wrote this song during an ecstasy trip in ‘88. And I believe that, the song is spiritual, fun and oddly psychedelic. It is a very strange song, it’s one of those songs that only Prince could make with such imagination. The guitar an bas in this song work really well together. It’s a shame the video was crap, the video was really amateur but don’t let that put you off the song. It was the only hit from the controversial “Lovesexy” album back in ‘88

#8 Controversy

Prince’s finest old skool funk song. Recorded by Prince in his home studio in the early 80’s. This song represents everything “princely” in the early 1980’s. Especially the lyrics “People call me rude, I wish we all were nude, I wish there was no black and white, I wish there were no rules” Prince’s rhythm guitar isa it’s ultimate best in this song!

#9 Raspberry Beret

The song reached #2 in the U.S. charts in ‘85. The song is in a psychedelic style. Just like the rest of the ‘85 “Around the world in a day” album. The song is Prince’s best melody and is extremely catchy. I like it from the very first time I heard it. It is popular with people off all ages but somehow the song was a relative flop in the UK peaking at #25.

#10 Erotic City

Prince’s best B-Side track. The only reason this song was left off the Purple Rain album is because it was too controversial (explicit lyrics) the song is a “Funk/Dance” combo and was a popular choice for DJ’s in the 80’s and 90’s. The song is a duet with Shelia E and was the B-Side to the #1 U.S. hit “Let’s go Crazy”
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Sorry yall, this is the LAST time lol...i promise.

#1 When Doves Cry (full version)

The ultimate Prince song?… probably. This song was #1 for 5 weeks in the U.S. and helped keep the “Purple Rain” album at #1 for 24 weeks! This is also an extremely experimental hit. It is a dance track with no bass line! Just a minimalist linn drum beat with a choppy keyboard rhythm and layered vocals. The lyrics are autobiographical and fit Prince’s character perfectly especially in the film “Purple Rain” this song is mentioned in most critics “Best songs ever” lists. it was voted better than Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” in Rollingstone.com’s 500 greatest songs ever list. This song is definatley a classic, one of the greatest songs ever written.

GoldenGlove said:

Actually, Prince used a Linn Drum AND a Sequential Circuits Drumtracks

So i made a few mistakes...

GoldenGlove said:

ain't nothin so bad. do your homework and follow stuff more closely, then.

GoldenGlove said:

Uh...

I don't agree with your list, although I do like the songs you've chosen. I am very glad to see you rate My name is Prince so high. I love that friggin song. It kicks ass!

scififilmnerd said:

She's always in my hair

I may add Call My Name to the list... what do u think?

GoldenGlove said:

Only if you're hell-bent on displaying to everyone what awful taste you have.

kisscamille said:

Thanks

GoldenGlove said:

Only if you're hell-bent on displaying to everyone what awful taste you have.

NouveauDance said:

If u say so... but IMO opinion you are one of the DR.'s of bad taste.

GoldenGlove said:

your "imoo" holds absolutely no credence, as you're still very much a newbie here.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

So?... i am still entitled to my opinion no matter how long i have been here surely...