Why do I continue to hear people say Prince hasn't had a hit since 1984 or Purple Rain?

I think the reason people say that is because Prince's music just isn't played on the radio much these days, a lot of his music still sounds better than some "#1" songs they play.

What Prince songs since Purple Rain do you think would have been close to a major hit, only if it would have gotten more attention? I know he's had hits since Purple Rain, but there are so many that are great songs, IMHO.

I always loved God Created Woman, amongst others.

Shhh-WB wanted it as a single but Prince said "no".

Last December - with Prince wearing blue jeans and a t-shirt in the video.

eyewishuheaven said:

Wasn't that number one in Japan?

I really don't understand commercial/top 40 radio anymore.

squirrelgrease said:

Easy...for the most part,it sucks.

Too many songs would make big hits if they got ample radio play, and top 40 radio where a bit different (there is just way way too much junk on radio that Prince's music sounds weird in the mix).

Not sure, but I noticed today that on iTunes "Black Sweat" is his #10 most downloaded song and "Musicology" is #11. Not sure if this is computed based on the entire history, though, as that would explain it since they're newer and of course, iTunes hasn't been around that long.

I think a radio friendly "Violet the Organ Grinder" and "Days of Wild" would've faired well on the charts.

sitruk7 said:

Definitely would agree with that! By far one my favorites of all times! I would love to have had singles of "A Million Days", "Insatiable", "319", or "Extra Lovable". I could go on but all of those would have definitely been hits!

I'm partial to TGRES, Sleep Around (shortened I guess), The One, Housequake, Strollin (smooth Jazz), Until U're in my arms again, What do you want me 2 do?, The Continental, Willing and Able...

ChristopherTracy319 said:

Insatiable was a hit on the R&B charts but I'm still digging the rest of your list.319 was definately another potential hit off of TGE!

sitruk7 said:

I guess I was too young for radio play of "Insatiable". I guess thats what I get for being born in 83.

ChristopherTracy319 said:

lol-You should have been born in 73 like me.

sitruk7 said:

Ditto!

forever in my life, should have made it

80s: Good love
90s:hum.. Now, Acknowledge Of Me, Sex in The summer, SFSP, Baby Knows, The Sun, Moon and Stars..
2000+:.. SLM4M, Lolita
**

When You Love Somebody, Welcome 2 The Dawn, Get Your Groove On, Everywhere~

lots of good ones...

i always thought 'shockadelica" would have made a killer single

NorthernLad said:

It even got some radio airplay back in the day.

"Goodbye," definitely. Beautiful, catchy, memorable, and timeless sounding, with a nice modern sheen.

I'm still mystified as to why it didn't make the cut on Emancipation. I'll admit it's relatively downbeat compared to most of the stuff on there, but still - This song gets great responses from people whenever I play it.
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jn2 said:

May I ask what SLM4M? I usually can figure em out but this one stumped me.

As for your question, I think A Million Days would have been a hit. And Shh as mentioned. I love Prince, but he definately isn'y great at picking singles.

she loves me for me

"In this Bed I Scream" would have been a #1 hit. No doubt in my mind.

coolcat said:

there is much doubt in my mind over that one

sitruk7 said:

Top 40 for several weeks. Number 1 on several radio stations (airplay hit). A total of three Top 40 hits this decade, I believe (Last December, Musicology, Black Sweat).

This is a no brainer... Silicon, Black Sweat, New Power Soul, Incense and Candles... so many newer songs that should be hits.

GLASS CUTTER!!!!!



Funky, rockin', just plain AWESOME!



(Please release it, Prince!)
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jn2 said:

I do agree. Very beautiful song.

4 me:

TGE: Shhh
Emance: Sleep Around & My Computer
TRC: 1+1+1=3
Music: A Million Days
3121: Love

These are imo radio friendly songs that could have worked.