Prince Rogers Nelson, a singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, was born in Minneapolis and was a very proud Minnesotan. A genre-defying artist, he blended funk, rock, pop, R&B, and soul, becoming one of the most influential musicians of his era. Known for hits like "Purple Rain," "Kiss," and "1999," he released 39 studio albums, selling over 150 million records worldwide. Prince was a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, often playing most instruments on his recordings, and w

Released in the US on October 5, 1999, on Arista Records / NPG Records (catalogue: 07822-13749-2 for CD). “The Greatest Romance Ever Sold” was released as a single, Issued under the Love Symbol moniker (0(+>) to promote the album Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic , this smooth hip-hop-soul ballad featured multi-layered vocals, deep falsetto, and a downtempo melody. Produced by 0(+>, the single’s album version ran 5:29, with radio edits at 4:30, blending romance and introspection. It

Emancipation's Poster Sleeve Gem Released as a CD/cassette single in the UK on December 2, 1996, on EMI/NPG Records (catalogue: CDEM 463 / CDEMS 463), The Artist (Formerly Known As Prince)’s “Betcha By Golly Wow!” — his lush cover of The Stylistics’ 1972 classic — was the first single from Emancipation and the first cover version ever released as a Prince single. Backed with “Right Back Here In My Arms,” this romantic ballad came in standard jewel case, limited edition with

Prince held a performance at his Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, on December 9, 1995. The doors opened at 9:00 p.m. and the event lasted for 105 minutes, with ticket prices set at $25. In attendance was 500 people. The band featured Michael B. on drums, Sonny T. on bass, Tommy Barbarella and Morris Hayes on keyboards, with Mayte dancing. The songs performed were: Endorphinmachine Shhh Days Of Wild Now Babies Makin’ Babies [Int] The Most Beautiful Girl In The World