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Who sang Alphabet St.?

Prince released the song Alphabet St.. Date of release: 1988.

Release date: 1988

Duration: 05:39

The story of the song ' Alphabet St. '

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🎶 Alphabet St. song analysis

The protagonist goes to Alphabet Street to find a partner. He drives a flashy car to impress her and tries to talk in a "sexy" way to win her over. However, he eventually realizes that he is not in the mood to pursue a relationship, so he starts rapping with his partner, telling her that life is too good to waste and that they should just enjoy the moment. He ends the song by encouraging her to tell her parents about the times they spent together on Alphabet Street.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Alphabet St.’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Prince Rogers Nelson (1958-2016) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and producer widely regarded as one of the greatest of his generation. Known for his flamboyant, androgynous personality and wide vocal range, Prince self-produced his albums and pioneered the Minneapolis sound, which incorporates a variety of styles including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz and hip hop.

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"Alphabet St." is a song by American musician Prince, released in 1988. It was the first single from his album "Lovesexy" and the only top 10 single from the album, reaching the top 10 in the UK and the US. The song was originally written as an acoustic blues track, but the final version includes a Cat Glover rap and numerous samples. "Alphabet St." contains themes that generally echo those of the rest of the "Lovesexy" album.

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