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Prince And The Revolution – Kiss (used)
Prince And The Revolution – Kiss (used)
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- Release Date: February 5, 1986
- From the album: It's the lead single from Prince's eighth studio album, Parade, which also served as the soundtrack to his film Under the Cherry Moon.
- Significance: "Kiss" was a massive success, reaching number one worldwide and holding the top spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks. It was certified gold by the RIAA in 1986. The song is considered one of Prince's most iconic and is credited with revitalizing his career.
- Genre: Funk pop, minimalist. It is also described as a "stuttering, slinky funk number".
- Origin: "Kiss" initially began as a blues song demo that Prince intended to give to the funk-rock band Mazarati. Mazarati transformed it into a funk track, and Prince then reclaimed the song, adding his signature guitar riff and falsetto vocals.
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Track Details:
- Length: The album version is 3:38, the single/video version is 3:46, and the extended version is 7:16.
- B-side: The original single release had "♥ or $" ("Love or Money") on the B-side.
- Music Video: The official music video was filmed on February 13, 1986, at Laird International Studios in Culver City, California, and was directed by Rebecca Blake. It features Prince performing dance choreography with a veiled dancer and Wendy Melvoin playing guitar.
- Awards and Recognition: "Kiss" won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1987. It was also ranked highly on lists like Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and NME's "150 Greatest Singles of All Time".
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