Prince was a musical giant who wrote over 2,000 songs during his life. Many people do not know that some of the biggest hits on the radio actually came from his purple notebook. He often gave away his best work to other singers because he had too many ideas. One famous song he wrote in 1985 was “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
The song was first played by a small band called The Family, but almost nobody heard it then. Everything changed in 1990 when a singer named Sinéad O’Connor sang it with a very sad voice. She looked right into the camera in her music video and even cried real tears. That moment made the whole world stop and listen to the words Prince wrote.
Prince – Nothing Compares 2 U (Official Music Video)
Fans still talk about how her version feels good, but they give credit where it’s due: to Prince. One listener said that they cry every single time the song starts. Another person wrote that no one else can sing it with that much feeling. The way she sang turned a quiet song into a number-one hit in many countries.
Sinéad O’Connor made that song a legend, but Prince had more magic to give away. He also liked writing fun, happy music for his friends to sing. A few years before that big tune, he wrote a catchy tune about a girl who hates waking up for work. He gave this song to a group called The Bangles, and they loved it.
Prince – Manic Monday (Official Music Video)
This famous song, called “Manic Monday,” became a massive hit in 1986. Prince used a fake name, called Christopher, when he gave them the track, so people would not know it was him. The song is very easy to sing along to, and many people still play it every Monday morning.
Prince was a genius who could write any kind of music for anyone. He had a special gift for making other artists look like superstars with his words. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to see how he changed the world of music forever.