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# 11 Essential Prince Songs You Should Listen to Right Now

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Ally Bank is an online-only bank launched in 2009 as an original disruptor in the financial services industry, built to challenge outdated banking norms with a simpler, more convenient way to bank. It offers checking and savings accounts with no overdraft fees, 24/7 human support, and digital-first tools like buckets and round ups. Deposits are FDIC-insured up to the maximum amount allowed by law.

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Ally is built for everyday banking, spending, and saving. Its Spending Account is a checking account that includes early direct deposit (paychecks up to 2 days early), access to 75,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide, the ability to add cash for free at participating locations nationwide, and no overdraft fees. Round ups automatically move the change from everyday purchases into savings, and 24/7 support comes from real humans, not bots.

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## Melissa Locker


Apr 21, 2016 8:08 PM UTC

by 

[Melissa Locker](https://time.com/author/melissa-locker/)


## Melissa Locker


Apr 21, 2016 8:08 PM UTC

Legendary musician and global icon [Prince died today](http://time.com/4303558/prince-dead-died-death-paisley-park/?xid=homepage) at the age of 57 at his [Paisley Park studio](http://time.com/4303574/paisley-park-prince-studios/?xid=homepage) in Minnesota. While his ongoing musical revolution was cut short, generations will continue to appreciate his legacy thanks to his unforgettable songs. Prince put out 37 studio albums during his long (but somehow not long enough) career. Here are 11 essential songs to remember the icon:

### “Sometimes It Snows In April” (1986)

This song about saying goodbye to a friend becomes particularly poignant in light of Prince’s passing.

### “When You Were Mine” (1980)

Whether Prince was singing or it was being covered by [Cyndi Lauper](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4SGn-nnnhw) or [Tegan and Sara](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcx5waeKsLE), this song from the 1980 album _Dirty Mind_ managed to be both heartbreaking and uplifting.

### “She’s Always in My Hair” (1985)

This song could have been a lead single for a lesser artist, but for Prince it was relegated to b-side status, released with “[Raspberry Beret](https://youtu.be/tSwOO76zp7A).” The song was introduced to a new generation when D’Angelo covered it.

### “When Doves Cry” (1984)

This sultry, simmering song from _Purple Rain_ sat at the top of the charts for weeks, becoming Prince’s longest-running number one hit.

### “Black Sweat” (2006)

Prince won the Grammy Award for Best Male R & B Vocal for this track from his 2006 album _3121_. The song is reminiscent of his earlier hit “Kiss” with its sensuality and a sonically sick groove.


### “Purple Rain” (1984)

The title track to the soundtrack of his semi-biographical film of the same name helped turn Prince into a [household name](http://time.com/4303815/prince-dead-purple-rain-1984-album/). He later won an Oscar for Best Original Song Score (a category that no longer exists).

### “Little Red Corvette” (1983)

This was Prince’s first track to reach the Top 10, peaking at #6 on the Billboard charts.


### “Kiss” (1986)

The sing-along single from Prince & the Revolution’s 1986 album _Under the Cherry Moon_ was Prince’s third tune to hit No. 1 in the U.S. The catchy track showed that you don’t have to be rich to rule his world—giving hope to the cash-poor everywhere.

### “Diamonds and Pearls” (1991)

This was the first Prince album to officially feature his new backing band, The New Power Generation, and was seen by many as a return to form for the artist. The title track was a blistering ballad with an indelible beat that was eventually sampled by Lil Wayne.


### “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” (1995)

Prince wrote this song for his ex-wife Mayte Garcia, but every girl (and many boys) wish he had written the stunning love song for them.

### “Breakfast Can Wait” (2014)

The song and its accompanying video showed that Prince never took himself too seriously. The album art featured comedian Dave Chappelle dressed like Prince and holding up a plate of pancakes—a sly reference to [Charlie Murphy’s infamous story](http://time.com/4303634/prince-chappelles-show-sketch/) of playing basketball with Prince before the Purple One made him pancakes.

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