Imagine being broke at age 16 and opening the Yellow Pages. Prince Rogers Nelson did this. He looked for a job but could not find one thing he wanted to do. So, he made a big choice: he decided to push hard to be a musician. This early choice shows how much he loved making music. He kept looking ahead, rarely glancing back at his famous songs.
Prince went on a rare chat show appearance in 2014. It was The Arsenio Hall Show. The host, Arsenio Hall, was a close friend. Because of this friendship, Prince agreed to talk. He seemed relaxed and gave honest answers. This was a special time because Prince rarely gave interviews like this in his later career.
Prince Reveals His Favorite Song, Why He Doesn’t Have A Cell Phone & More
Fans watching this interview praised Prince’s calm power. One viewer said he could “command a room” without even talking loudly. Others called him a “genius” and said his speaking voice was soft and soothing. He showed people that he was a quiet, thoughtful man, even though he was an electrifying star on stage.
Prince usually said his favorite song was “the next one” he would write. But in this interview, he gave a real title. He shared a new song he had just finished. This song was not a hit like ‘Kiss’ or ‘When Doves Cry’. It was a deep, emotional R&B song called ‘Breakdown’.
Breakdown – Prince
‘Breakdown’ was released later that year on his album, Art Official Age. Prince sang it using his high, sweet voice. The song is about regret and looking at past mistakes. It was very personal. Prince believed his best work was always the new work, and this song proved he was still focused on creating.
Prince was a truly unique artist. He was complex but always honest in his music. His style, his voice, and his journey show his lifelong search for the perfect sound. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to keep his passion alive.