Prince was in a huge fight with his record label, Warner Bros. He wanted to prove he could still make a hit song all on his own. So, he made a special deal. He convinced the label to let him release one single independently. That song was a bold move to show his power.
The song was called “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World.” It was released on his own NPG Records. Prince was right. People loved the song. It became his only single to ever reach number one on the UK charts while he was alive. He had proven his point in a very big way.
Prince – The Most Beautiful Girl In the World (Official Video)
The song was a massive success, but fans might not know a little secret. The version everyone heard on the radio in 1994 was not the same one on the album. When The Gold Experience album came out a year later, the song had a new drum mix and extra sounds.
That successful single proved Prince was right all along. He had won his bet against the label, and fans had a new anthem. But just as the celebration started, a new problem appeared. This legal trouble was much bigger and would follow the song for decades, almost making it disappear forever.
Prince – The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Lyrics)
Two songwriters from Italy, Bruno Bergonzi and Michele Vicino, sued Prince in 1995. They claimed the song copied their 1983 song, “Takin’ Me to Paradise.” Because of this legal fight, the song was banned in Italy and vanished from streaming services for many years even after Prince passed away.
Prince was always an artist who fought for his music and his freedom. His journey shows how complicated the music world can be where a beautiful song can also be part of a big battle. The dispute was finally settled in 2022. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. His legacy is a story of genius and determination.