1999

Prince originally offered 'International Lover' to his Minneapolis compatriots in the Time.

Despite its radio-scaring title, Prince's "Irresistible Bitch" managed to become something of a hit.

Let us ponder a time before 'Little Red Corvette' introduced Prince to Top 40 listeners and middle America. Then, let us be thankful it did.

With 'Fantasia's Confidential Ghetto,' P.M. Dawn's Prince Be covered Prince, Talking Heads and Harry Nilsson in an attempt to figure out his place in the universe.

Prince dreamed of connubial romance on 'Let's Pretend We're Married," but both of his attempts at marriage ended in divorce.

The multi-talented artist's fifth album was largely created via sonic experimentations in his home studio. His 1982 LP would become his breakthrough release.

One need not be a prude to recognize the fantasy at the center of Prince's 1982 album track "Lady Cab Driver" as … well, a love bizarre.

There were two sides to Prince – the profane and the sacred. Or, so we've often been told.

Prince grouses and grumbles about poseur musicians and critics in "All the Critics Love U in New York."

Over 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."