This album, when it came out in 1982--two years prior to Purple Rain--was THE album that turned me into a hardcore convert to Prince's music, so it has a special place in my heart. But I love all his albums. 1999 was Prince's first 'cross-over' album where as an African American artist he was able to break through the glass ceiling and enter the mainstream (predominantly White) music radio stations and charts. This album was actually very successful, with I think two top-15 Billboard hits ("1999" and "Delirious") and a top-10 hit with "Little Red Corvette" (#6 on Billboards chart). So Prince was already becoming a household name across the U.S. with this record. Then with Purple Rain he became a phenomenal success, taking the world by storm. I'm so glad you are reviewing the album to get a more rounded view of who Prince was at the time, and his versatility. Plus you are hearing the full album versions of three of his most well-known hits that established him as a music star, and these were the versions that radio stations played all the time back in the day. But this current generation tends to learn about Prince through his videos--which I absolutely recommend you do after reviewing the album, as he was a great performer and entertainer in addition to his other skills) and the videos are usually done to the radio edited versions that cut the song off a minute or two before the ending. Prince was an incredible singer, musician and songwriter with a style that back in the '80s was very distinctive, bold, and electrifying. I hope you continue to do reactions to his music. Enjoy the ride! 💜

I am LOVING your Prince journey. 1999 was my introduction to Prince. I was 11 when it came out and became obsessed immediately and have loved Prince ever since. My father actually took the cassette so he could listen to it. I just knew he was going to confiscate it from me. Instead, he gave it back and told me not to let my younger siblings hear it. Looks like I’m going to have to join you on Patreon so I can see the full reaction and get early access to your P reactions. Congrats on going the KZfaq route full time. That is awesome!!! Looking forward to your deeper dive into Prince! 💜💜💜

Little red corvette is Prince’s first mega hit on the pop charts. Which until this song was mainly on the R&B charts(I wanna be your lover was number 12 on pop charts ; LRC reached number 6 on the pop charts.)

It's fun watching your reaction to Prince. 1999 is my number one, favorite album. Sign of the Times by Prince is my number 2. 1999 was his 5th studio album so maybe check out his earlier work. For You is his 1st album, 1978.

The second song is Little Red Corvette.

My first and favorite Prince album. 🤴

Good prince shows to check out: Houston 1981 "Making of the rain" prince debuting purple rain material in front of a live audience. When u hear purple rain on this show, thats the version that ends up on the album, he added the orchestra later. Lovesexy 88 germany, high energy show, does all bis hits in medley form. All on you tube, if you react to any if them, u can probably get four-five songs in a ten min video. Most songs were 2-4min All his shows were high energy.

POWERFUL vibes!!! We have the most fun over at Patreon, though!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜(Automatic is Pointer Sisters)

I’m going to need to watch you watch every Prince song ever done.💜☔️

This is the b side to the 1999 single. Live sounds better, when u hear the actual song, it's just him and the piano. "How come u don't call me, anymore?" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nOCbm8uC3LirkYk.htmlsi=ict1z-TUO0LZw32H This is how a prince show looked in that era: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b5ymd9ucppiqpXU.htmlsi=3RHqEDuS2SuW7H_n This tour was prince, vanity 6 and the time, called triple threat. This clip is just prince s show, but this tour was also based on purple rain movie and what was going on. It was battle of the bands, literally. Prince vs the time. Prince would give them the music, they d be rehearsing, he d come in w a tape and say "play this" "When did u work on this?" The time would ask, he d say "I finished it 3am this morning. The Time were hood guys, and they were being all the brothers to the shows. Got to the point where the time was blowing prince out every night, so much so he either gave them less time to get dressed, as they played for vanity 6, unseen or he just left them off the shows in major markets, New York, Chicago, maybe Detroit. Prince and Morris day were frienemies

Cool reaction. "little red Corvette" was talking about her va Jay Jay. It was also the song, along w Billie jean to break the color barrier on mtv as prince and Michael were the first to be played in heavy rotation. When you get a chance, check out a prince concert from 1982/83, he does a combo of "controversy and 1999 material. Another song from that era that didn't make the album was "purple music" u might dig that too

Because I'm born then I should listen to it I guess

Just subbed to your channel. As a massive Prince fan I'm afraid I have to agree with you on the synth part of Delirious, it's so 80's cheese. Probably the worst song on 1999, even though its still catchy.

The boy was a mess. Best first sex Ed teacher ever😂😂😂 my bestie bought the tape …I had to go to her house in Taylor MI to listen to it

No that’s Little Red Corvette

You paused 1999 on the best part! All these songs are extended cuts!.