When Phil Collins Was Accused of Plagiarizing PrinceWhen Phil Collins Was Accused of Plagiarizing PrinceCollins' 1985 single “Sussudio” bore strong resemblance to “1999” — but it didn’t bother him.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Prince Tried to Re-Write His Past With '1999: The New Master'How Prince Tried to Re-Write His Past With '1999: The New Master'Revisiting how Prince's vision of owning his master recordings led to seven new versions of 1982 single. Ultimate Prince StaffUltimate Prince Staff
'1999' Facts: Learn More About Prince's Apocalyptic Masterpiece'1999' Facts: Learn More About Prince's Apocalyptic MasterpieceOver the years, no single song – with the undeniable exception of "Purple Rain" – has done more to introduce or define Prince to the world than "1999."Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
20 Years Ago: Prince 'Retires' '1999' at 'Rave Un2 the Year 2000'20 Years Ago: Prince 'Retires' '1999' at 'Rave Un2 the Year 2000'Pay-per-view special on New Year's Eve was supposed to be the final performance of the apocalyptic classic. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How ‘1999’ Helped Prince Break Down Barriers at MTVHow ‘1999’ Helped Prince Break Down Barriers at MTVThe music video marked a turning point for both the artist and the network. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Prince Estate Now Selling '1999'-Inspired Trench Coat, ClothingPrince Estate Now Selling '1999'-Inspired Trench Coat, ClothingAn iconic purple trench coat is among the clothing collection's items. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Prince, '1999 Super Deluxe Edition': Album ReviewPrince, '1999 Super Deluxe Edition': Album ReviewBreakthrough LP expanded to five discs of B-sides, outtakes and live tracks. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Prince Estate Launches 'The Story of 1999' PodcastPrince Estate Launches 'The Story of 1999' PodcastFour-part series features a preview of some of the unreleased music in the upcoming box set. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Listen to Prince's 'Don't Let Him Fool Ya' From '1999' Box SetListen to Prince's 'Don't Let Him Fool Ya' From '1999' Box SetSong is the third advance track from upcoming Super Deluxe edition of fifth album.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Prince's Live In-Studio 'International Lover (Take 1)' ReleasedPrince's Live In-Studio 'International Lover (Take 1)' ReleasedMorris Day plays drums on this previously archived version of a '1999' track. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening