How Prince Returned to the Mainstream With 'Diamonds and Pearls'
After a critical stumble on 'Graffiti Bridge,' he was in need of a hit.
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Prince Channels ‘Caligula’ for Status-Reclaiming ‘Gett Off’ Video
After the religious vibes of 'Graffiti Bridge' and 'Lovesexy,' the video for "Gett Off" was some classic Prince raunch.
Prince's 'Strollin'' Gives George Benson a Warm Musical Hug
Prince inhabits the guise of a good friend on the George Benson-esque "Strollin'."
Prince Shames the Greedy on 'Money Don't Matter 2 Night'
Prince's nervy anti-traditionalism inevitably came up against one of the most deeply held, longest-running prejudices of them all: status.
Prince Does Away With Subtlety in 'Violet the Organ Grinder'
The lyrics to "Violet the Organ Grinder," a b-side to both "Thunder" and "Gett Off," ranked among Prince's most blatantly sexual.
Prince Claps New Life Into 'Thunder' for Joffrey Ballet
Days after the release of "Thunder" on 'Diamonds and Pearls,' Prince composed an extended version of the song for the Joffrey Ballet.
Why Prince Cut 'Horny Pony' from 'Diamonds and Pearls'
Prince tried to start a new dance craze called the "Horny Pony."
Prince Gets Naughty on Video With 'Insatiable'
"Insatiable," from 1991's 'Diamonds and Pearls,' is one of Prince's best sexy slow jams.
The Devil's in the Details in Prince's 'Diamonds and Pearls'
Subtle details make Prince's 'Diamonds and Pearls' a classic.
Prince's Sly Stone Obsession Shines On 'Walk Don't Walk'
While the 'Diamonds and Pearls' album propelled Prince into the early-'90s mainstream, a brief detour on the album harkened back to a prominent musical influence.