How Prince Slid Into Greatness on 'Dirty Mind'
Third album is charm for legend in the making.
Dirty Mind
Prince's 'Dirty Mind': A Guide to Every Track
Prince's third album was a clear artistic advancement on its predecessor, exploring adult themes in a daring way.
Did Prince Really Sleep With His 'Sister?'
In "Sister," Prince claimed he got his sexual education from a sister who was 16 years his senior.
'When You Were Mine' Was a Hit - For Other People
Prince’s version of “When You Were Mine” only got a promotional 12” inch release, but covers by both Cyndi Lauper and Mitch Ryder hit the Hot 100.
Prince Crashes a Wedding in Spectacular Fashion With 'Head'
"Head" is one of the reasons Prince's 'Dirty Mind' was sent to radio with a sticker saying, '“Programmers: Please audition before airing.”
Prince Creates His Utopia With 'Uptown'
On the first single from 'Dirty Mind,' Prince takes a close-minded woman to see people of all colors partying together.
Morris Day Tells the Full Story of 'Partyup'
Prince secretly wrote many songs for other artists. But his childhood friend Morris Day once wrote one for him – and then didn't like how it turned out.
Dr. Fink Reveals How Quickly He and Prince Wrote 'Dirty Mind'
This track's robotic, pulsating opening beats announced that Prince's music had undergone a dramatic transformation.