When Prince Hit the Stage at the 1987 MTV VMAsWhen Prince Hit the Stage at the 1987 MTV VMAsPrince owned the VMA stage with a performance of 'Sign o' The Times' and 'Play in the Sunshine.' Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
Why Did Prince's 'The Cross' Become 'The Christ?' Why Did Prince's 'The Cross' Become 'The Christ?' Prince changed some lyrics after converting to the Jehovah's Witness faith, including a 'Sign O' the Times' track.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Strange, Three-Sided History of Prince's 'Shockadelica'The Strange, Three-Sided History of Prince's 'Shockadelica'Three years after he stole Jesse Johnson's thunder with 'Shockadelica,' Prince found himself out-shocked by Ween. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
The Long, Strange Trip of Prince's 'Strange Relationship'The Long, Strange Trip of Prince's 'Strange Relationship'Prince's "Strange Relationship" was earmarked for three other albums before landing on his opus, 'Sign 'O' the Times.'Keith CreightonKeith Creighton
Prince Makes ‘Slow Love’ With Carole R. DavisPrince Makes ‘Slow Love’ With Carole R. DavisHorns and a songwriting collaboration with Carole R. Davis turned "Slow Love" into a standout track on 'Sign O' the Times.'Erica ThompsonErica Thompson
Prince's 'Adore' Is the Love Song to End All Love SongsPrince's 'Adore' Is the Love Song to End All Love SongsAn in-depth look at "Adore," the great final note on Prince's magnum opus, 1987’s 'Sign O' the Times.'Mike JosephMike Joseph
Happy Accidents Abound in 'Dorothy Parker'Happy Accidents Abound in 'Dorothy Parker'Prince's "The Ballad of Dorothy Parker" benefitted from dreams and electrical problems.Debra FilcmanDebra Filcman
Prince Makes the Silly Love Song Cool with 'Forever in My Life'Prince Makes the Silly Love Song Cool with 'Forever in My Life'Prince makes the sentimental incontrovertibly cool with his deep track 'Forever in My Life.'Rob SmithRob Smith
Prince Pushes Back Against Societal Ills on 'Sign O' the Times'Prince Pushes Back Against Societal Ills on 'Sign O' the Times'Prince had made topical music before, but never with these kind of raw specifics.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Prince Makes a Joyful Noise in 'Play in the Sunshine'Prince Makes a Joyful Noise in 'Play in the Sunshine'Prince's 'Play in the Sunshine' is an expression of pure joy, from beginning to end.Rob SmithRob Smith