The door of a legendary music vault finally cracked open. Inside, thousands of secret songs waited in the quiet dark for decades. Today, the world gets to hear a brand new piece of beautiful history from the late, great Prince.
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The new track is called “With This Tear.” It is not a loud, wild dance hit. It is a very soft, tender piano ballad. Prince recorded it way back in November 1991. Like a true genius, he played every single instrument on the track all by himself.
The song tackles very heavy, painful feelings. It is all about deep grief and true loss. The sad lyrics talk about the terrible, painful moment you realize a loved one is truly gone forever. Prince sings with intense vulnerability. He perfectly captures the raw fear of saying a final goodbye.
Interestingly, huge music fans might actually recognize the words. Prince did not keep the beautiful song for himself. He originally gave the song to famous singer Celine Dion. She put her own version on her 1992 album. But now, a talented producer named Chris James has polished the original tape. We finally get to hear Prince sing his own raw emotion.
Prince – With This Tear
Why did the Prince estate decide to release this hidden treasure right now? The timing is incredibly special.
They released the song on April 20, 2026. This was exactly one day before the tragic 10th anniversary of his death. It serves as a beautiful, emotional tribute to his giant legacy.
But this single is also a promise of more magic to come. It is the very first preview of a massive new project. The estate is planning to release a full album of totally unheard vault songs later this year. They are also throwing a giant “10th Anniversary Celebration of Life” concert in June at his famous Paisley Park home. Legendary artists and old bandmates like Chaka Khan and drummer Bobby Z will be there to celebrate his life.
Prince was always fiercely protective of his private world. His old drummer, Bobby Z, recently shared a very funny story to prove it.
Prince was so private that he completely refused to let giant superstars like Madonna or Bruce Springsteen use his personal bathroom! He was a true guitar god who simply lived on a totally different level than everyone else in the music industry.
A legendary artist might leave this physical earth, but their pure art never actually dies. As long as we keep opening the heavy doors and sharing the hidden music, our favorite stars will continue to sing to us forever.