1985 is already 40 years old. A great occasion for compiling a list of 40 singles that helped shape that year!
Tag: Prince
Jul 10 2025
Prince and 20Ten, the story of the Purple Yoda
In 2010 Prince released the album 20Ten. It coincided with a show in Werchter, Belgium. The story of July 10, 2010!
Jul 04 2025
Prince and the America Extended Version!
The story of the excellent Extended Version of Prince’s final Around The World In A Day maxi-single America!
Mar 27 2025
The New Power Generation (with Prince) and the story of the fantastic Exodus
During a business lowlight Prince went through a creative highlight. Like a snack Exodus was released in 1995: a funky gift!
Mar 26 2025
The New Power Generation – Exodus – The reviews
A small (initially, but now huge) selection of original reviews of The New Power Generation’s Exodus album.
Mar 25 2025
The Artist Formerly Known As Prince – A Sunday Show Special
On March 12, 1995, the BBC broadcast a documentary that seemingly damaged Prince’s already tarnished image even more.
Nov 09 2024
Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, the return of Prince
In 1999 the final O(+> album was released before Prince was officially named Prince again: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, with an old acquaintance as producer.
Nov 08 2024
O(+> – Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic – The reviews
In 1999 the last O(+> album was released: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic. Reviewers weren’t happy, nor were they disappointed. The reviews!
Nov 08 2024
O(+> – Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic – Billboard article
Op September 4, 1999, it was officially announced that O(+> was about to release a new album: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic!
Aug 24 2024
Prince fulfills his contractual obligation: The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale
In 1999 the Prince album The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale was released. Prince didn’t want to be associated with it in any way.
Aug 23 2024
Prince – Shelved Project – I’ll Do Anything
In 1992 Prince was asked to write some songs for the planned musical I’ll Do Anything. It all didn’t play out as was expected.
Aug 13 2024
Breakups, 25 songs about the end of a relationship
25 Years ago the marriage of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall was declared null and void. A great opportunity to share 25 beautiful breakup songs!
Aug 02 2024
Prince and George Clinton, ‘diss’ tracks and respect
George Clinton on Paisley Park Records and the cooperation with Prince. A story of respect and great music!
Jul 21 2024
1984 is 40 years ago: 40 singles that gave the year its color
1984 is already 40 years old. A great occasion for compiling a list of 40 singles that helped shape that year!
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