"I Wanna Be Your Lover" is the lead single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. This 1980 international release helped extend the song’s global success following its strong US performance. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Germany Released: 15 February 1980 Genre: Funk, R&B, Disco Length: 2:57 (Edit) A-Side: I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) B-Side: My Love Is Forever (4:08) Catalogue #: Germany: WB 17560 I

Advertisement listing Prince as a special guest with the Bar-Kays, Cameo, and Pleasure at the Greensboro Coliseum on Saturday, December 29, 1979. (This show was ultimately canceled.) Publication: The Durham Sun Date: Thursday, December 27, 1979 Country: United States Location: Durham, North Carolina Section: Entertainment / Concert Listings THE STORY The ad promotes a December 29 concert at the Greensboro Coliseum featuring the Bar-Kays with special guests Cameo, Prince, and

"I Wanna Be Your Lover" is the lead single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. The UK release featured "Just As Long As We’re Together" as the B-side and helped introduce Prince to British audiences. RELEASE DETAILS Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK Released: 14 December 1979 Genre: Funk, R&B, Disco Length: 2:57 (Edit) A-Side: I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57) B-Side: Just As Long As We’re Together (Edit) (3:25) Catalogue #: UK: K 17537 THE STORY A catchy, upbe

Announcement that Prince’s scheduled concert at the Park West in Chicago on Thursday, December 13, 1979 has been canceled due to pneumonia. Publication: Chicago Tribune Date: Thursday, December 13, 1979 Country: United States Location: Chicago, Illinois Section: Entertainment News THE STORY The brief report states that Thursday’s Prince concert at the Park West has been canceled. It refers to him as the singer of “I Wanna Be Your Lover” fame. CONTEXT AND NOTES This cancellat

Announcement that Prince’s scheduled hometown concert at the Orpheum Theater on Sunday, December 16, 1979 has been canceled due to pneumonia contracted during his recent tour. Publication: The Minneapolis Star Date: Thursday, December 13, 1979 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Entertainment News THE STORY The brief report states that Prince’s concert set for Sunday at the Orpheum Theater has been canceled because he contracted pneumonia on his

Concert listing for Prince performing at The Bottom Line in New York City on Sunday, December 9, 1979, with shows at 8:30 PM and 11:30 PM. Tickets $5.50. Publication: Newsday (Suffolk Edition) Date: Sunday, December 9, 1979 Country: United States Location: Melville, New York Section: In New York / Entertainment Listings THE STORY The brief entry lists Prince alongside other New York area shows, noting performances at The Bottom Line with Lonnie Liston Smith also mentioned for

Advertisement for Prince’s hometown “Homecoming Christmas Show” at the Orpheum Theater on Sunday, December 16, 1979 at 8:00 PM. Billed as “The New Genius in Music.” Publication: Minneapolis Tribune (Star Tribune) Date: Sunday, December 9, 1979 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The ad features a large stylized “PRINCE PRINCE” headline with a dramatic portrait of Prince and a decorative Greek key border.

Brief update noting that Prince, the one-man band from Minneapolis, has the No. 1 song on the soul charts with “I Wanna Be Your Lover”, which is also climbing the pop charts. He has formed a band and is on the concert trail, with a performance scheduled for December 16 at the Orpheum Theater. Publication: The Minneapolis Star Date: Friday, December 7, 1979 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Future Files / Entertainment Brief THE STORY The short i

Report that Prince canceled his Philadelphia debut at the Bijou Cafe last night due to pneumonia in his left lung. The status of tonight’s show is uncertain. Publication: Philadelphia Daily News Date: Thursday, December 6, 1979 Country: United States Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Section: Entertainment News THE STORY The brief notes that Prince, described as a “hotshot blues rocker” and “young soul singer,” was forced to cancel his scheduled appearance at the Bijou the

A preview in the Philadelphia Daily News announcing Prince’s Philadelphia debut performance at the Bijou Cafe, highlighting his rising talent and flashy stage presence Publication: Philadelphia Daily News Date: December 5, 1979 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Tops Tonight Title: Prince: local debut (see Tops Tonight) THE STORY The short piece promotes Prince’s two shows at the Bijou Cafe (8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.), describing him as a “hot young talent”