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Everybody needs a thrill

"Pop Life" was the second U.S. (and final U.K.) single off Prince and The Revolution's 1985 album Around the World in a Day, released on 10 July 1985. The lyrics relate the pitfalls of being a celebrity. The song starts with a faded-in synth line and quickly starts the main tune. The easy groove is achieved with a smooth bass guitar and piano embellishments. A drum machine provides handclaps to make the song danceable. "Pop Life" was recorded before Purple Rain was even completed, indicating the new direction Prince wanted to take after the movie hype. Drums… read more
"Pop Life" was the second U.S. (and final U.K.) single off Prince and The Revolution's 1985 album Around the World in a Day, released … read more
"Pop Life" was the second U.S. (and final U.K.) single off Prince and The Revolution's 1985 album Around the World in a Day, released on 10 July 1985. The lyrics relate th… read more

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Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), more commonly known mononymously as Prince, was an singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. The recipient of numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona; his wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams; and his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings. Prince produced his albums himself, pioneer… read more
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), more commonly known mononymously as Prince, was an singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. The recipient of numerous… read more
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