In 1989, Prince went into his Paisley Park studio to change the sound of movies forever. Most people think a superhero needs a belt full of tools to win. Prince showed the world that his only tool was a bass guitar. When he had to sing for the Batman movie, he showed his skills by writing the song “Partyman.”
He played every instrument on the song himself. He did not need a band because he was a one-man army. The movie Batman was very dark and sad at first. He laid down a bass line so deep that in the song, it made a gloomy movie feel like a huge party. This secret sound turned the film into a 2x Platinum success. He proved that raw genius is better than expensive gadgets.
Prince – Partyman (Official Music Video)
Fans love the song. One viewer said that Prince makes the bass look like a toy because he is so good. Another fan wrote that they never knew he played every part of the song alone. It is clear that musicians today still regard Prince as the gold standard of talent.
Prince used that same magic years later when he wrote a song about his favorite tool. In 2007, he released a track that was a love letter to his music. He moved from the funky bass of Gotham to a loud electric sound. This was his way of telling the world that music was his first and only love.
Prince – Guitar (Official Video)
The song is called “Guitar” and is a rock tune. Prince sings that he loves his partner, but his six-string is his true love. It has a crunchy riff that feels very strong and free. Fans loved how he chose his art over everything else.
Prince was a man who lived for the groove and stayed honest to his craft. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to see more of his legendary work. Get to know more interesting facts about him, right here!