Prince's pop life, song by song, in chronological order.
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The Glamorous Life
Prince had tried before with his protégées, most notably Vanity, to Pygmalion a female version of himself; but while a few of these femme-Princes (Princesses?) could emulate him as a sex symbol, none before Sheila had the stage presence or musicianship.
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Sweet Thing
Prince doesn’t shy away from the song’s ostensibly feminine qualities; he accentuates them.
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Home Recordings, 1976
The Anderson home provided a fruitful place for Prince to further his musical aspirations.
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If You See Me (Do Yourself a Favor)
Prince’s first professional recording experience revealed tendencies that would recur throughout his career.