On this day April 19, 1986, Kiss by Prince reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it held the top spot through May 2. The stripped down funk anthem also reached number 1 in the UK and became one of the most iconic songs in Prince’s legendary catalog.
Known for its minimal production, falsetto vocals, and unforgettable groove, Kiss showed off Prince’s genius for doing more with less. The track stood out on the album Parade and proved that a simple riff, clever lyrics, and raw energy could still dominate the charts in a polished pop era. Kiss was later ranked number 85 on Rolling Stone’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, cementing its place in music history as one of Prince’s most creative and unforgettable releases.
Fun fact: Prince originally gave the song to the band Mazarati, but after hearing their version, he took it back, reworked it, and turned it into a number 1 hit.
Trivia question: What 1986 Prince song hit number 1 in both the US and UK and was later ranked in the top 100 on Rolling Stone’s greatest songs of all time?
Known for its minimal production, falsetto vocals, and unforgettable groove, Kiss showed off Prince’s genius for doing more with less. The track stood out on the album Parade and proved that a simple riff, clever lyrics, and raw energy could still dominate the charts in a polished pop era. Kiss was later ranked number 85 on Rolling Stone’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, cementing its place in music history as one of Prince’s most creative and unforgettable releases.
Fun fact: Prince originally gave the song to the band Mazarati, but after hearing their version, he took it back, reworked it, and turned it into a number 1 hit.
Trivia question: What 1986 Prince song hit number 1 in both the US and UK and was later ranked in the top 100 on Rolling Stone’s greatest songs of all time?
