Did you know one of the world’s biggest music stars chose to live in the cold? In 1996, the artist Prince sat down with Oprah Winfrey for a rare TV talk. He had just changed his name to a symbol. He was fighting his old music company.
The interview was a big deal, as Prince was promoting his new record, Emancipation, and rarely did TV interviews. He also opens up about where he lives. Oprah questioned why he stayed in snowy Minnesota. His simple answer: “It’s so cold, it keeps the bad people out.”
“It’s so cold, it keeps the bad people out.”
Years later, people still shower Prince with love. Many agreed that Prince was simply a beautiful and gentle man. Many people felt he was brilliant and not weird at all. Fans decided that his response to the cold weather was a smart way to keep the media away.
During the same visit, Oprah asked Prince to play a famous tune. She wanted to hear his masterpiece, “Purple Rain.” This song is a rock ballad that mixes gospel music and pop. He explained the song is about the end of the world. It is about faith guiding you through tough times with the one you love.
Purple Rain
Prince sat at his purple piano and played just a few soft notes of the song for her. It was a very close moment. Later, he performed live music for the studio audience. He played his classic song “Do Me, Baby.” He gave the song an exciting, fiery energy that showed his true star power.
Prince had a unique emotional style in music that nobody can copy. His journey was always honest, and he fought for what he believed in. To see more of his fantastic life and hear his music, follow Prince’s official pages. You can find him on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.