"Kiss" by Prince

<p>You don't have to be beautiful, rich, OR cool to appreciate Prince - you just need a little extra time, a pair of ears, and a pulse.</p> <p>It's finally time to talk about the Purple One on Strong Songs, specifically his 1986 chart-topper "Kiss." How did a song that was originally written for a standard band become so stripped-down and distinct? Why do those vocal and guitar parts work so well? And who was responsible for some of the sounds and styles Prince was channeling when he recorded it?</p> <p>All that and more, on this episode.</p> <p><strong>Artist:</strong> Prince</p> <p><strong>Album:</strong> <em>Parade</em> (1986)</p> <p><strong>Written by:</strong> Prince</p> <p><strong>Listen/Buy:</strong> <a href= "https://music.apple.com/us/album/parade-music-from-the-motion-picture-under-the-cherry-moon/260336005"> Apple Music</a> | <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Parade-Music-Motion-Picture-Cherry/dp/B000002L9B"> Amazon</a> | <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/album/54DjkEN3wdCQgfCTZ9WjdB">Spotify</a></p> <p><strong>------</strong></p> <p><strong>ALSO FEATURED:</strong></p> <ul> <li>"Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag" by James Brown, 1965</li> <li>"I Got the Feelin'" by James Brown, 1968</li> <li>"Say Man" by Bo Diddley, 1959</li> <li>"Manic Monday" by Prince (!) performed by The Bangles on <em>Different Light</em>, 1986</li> <li>“Addicted to Love” by Robert Palmer from <em>Riptide</em>, 1985</li> <li>“Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco from <em>Falco 3</em>, 1985</li> <li>“West End Girls” by the Pet Shop Boys from <em>Please</em>, 1984</li> <li>“Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry, 1958</li> <li>“St. Louis Blues” by W.C. Handy performed by Bessie Smith, 1929</li> <li>“Make Me Feel” by Janelle Monae from <em>Dirty Computer</em>, 2018</li> <li>A <a href= "https://www.soundonsound.com/people/prince-kiss">2013 <em>Sound on Sound</em> interview</a> with "Kiss" producer David Z: <a href= "https://www.soundonsound.com/people/prince-kiss">https://www.soundonsound.com/people/prince-kiss</a></li> </ul> <p><em><strong>Update 6/24:</stro