by Jill Riley and Luke Taylor
April 21, 2022

On April 21, 2016, one of the greatest stars in music history, Prince, died at the age of 57. Prince is not only one of the best-selling artists of all time, but also one of the most influential; his music continues to shape the sound of rock, R&B, hip hop, blues, Americana and other genres.
There really is no better way to celebrate Prince than with music. Certainly everyone knows the hits: "Purple Rain," "Let's Go Crazy," "When Doves Cry," "1999" … all great songs, but let's go just a little deeper. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what are your favorite Prince deep cuts, album tracks and live performances?
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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Songs played:
Prince - International Lover
Prince - The Beautiful Ones
Prince - Private Joy
Prince and the New Power Generation feat. Florida A&M University Marching 100 - Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show
Prince - Starfish And Coffee (bonus track!)
