On this day, February 5, 1986, Prince released the single Kiss, one of his most iconic songs. Featured on his eighth studio album, Parade, the song showcased a minimalist funk sound that became instantly recognizable. Prince’s signature falsetto vocals, combined with a stripped-down guitar riff and infectious groove, made Kiss one of his most celebrated tracks.
Despite being initially written as a short acoustic demo for the band Mazarati, Prince decided to reclaim the song, refining it into a funky masterpiece. The track went on to become a worldwide hit, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topping charts in Spain and New Zealand.
Fun fact: Kiss almost never made it onto Parade. Prince originally planned to give the song away but decided at the last minute to record it himself, turning it into one of his biggest hits.
Trivia question: Which Prince album featured the hit song When Doves Cry?
Despite being initially written as a short acoustic demo for the band Mazarati, Prince decided to reclaim the song, refining it into a funky masterpiece. The track went on to become a worldwide hit, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topping charts in Spain and New Zealand.
Fun fact: Kiss almost never made it onto Parade. Prince originally planned to give the song away but decided at the last minute to record it himself, turning it into one of his biggest hits.
Trivia question: Which Prince album featured the hit song When Doves Cry?
