Mike Joseph

Vanity 6's "If a Girl Answers (Don't Hang Up)" was an early opportunity for Prince's fans to see his sense of humor.

Dez Dickerson had to change his phone number when the Prince-penned "777-9311" became a 1982 hit for the Time.

“Do Me, Baby” established Prince as a musician who, with just a few whispered words (and maybe a well placed scream), wormed his way right into your bed.

The sleazy funk of "Erotic City" was the flip side to "Let's Go Crazy."

2004's "Call My Name" was the latest boudoir song from Prince, but less graphic than usual due to his conversion to the Jehovah's Witnesses.

Tipper Gore founded the Parents Music Resource Center after hearing Prince's "Darling Nikki" playing on her daughter's stereo.

“I Love U, But I Don’t Trust U Anymore” is one of the most nakedly emotional songs in Prince’s catalog.

The mournful ballad was recorded 31 years before his death.

Prince offered an antidote after the heaviness of 'Sign 'O' the Times' and the darkness of the 'Black Album.'