Guitar

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About Guitar

"Guitar" is the first single from Prince's 2007 album Planet Earth. This song was number 39 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007. The digital single was released in MP3 format through a partnership with Verizon Wireless, and O2. The music video for the song, featuring his current dancers "The Twinz" premiered on the Verizon website. It was Directed by Milos Twilight, and produced by Prince and Milos Twilight , through Umania Digital Studios and Twilight Films. The song was released to radio stations on June 11, while the CD single format was released worldwide on July 9. Although not as successful on the charts as many of his other songs, "Guitar" entered the Top 40 of the singles charts in four countries: Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan, where it peaked at number 10 on the singles chart. 


Year:
2007
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You're gettin dirty at the club again
I'm usually round your waist like a chain but then
I got that call so I jumped in my car

[Chorus]
I love you baby
But not like I love my guitar
Not like I love my guitar, no

You couldn't do it all by yourself
You had to go and get somebody else
Your high enough to call me
But your can't reach the bar

[Chorus]
I love you baby
But not like I love my guitar, no
Not like I love my guitar

Oh, listen
Turn it up

Yeah, now dig

I tried to warn you that it's hard to be a star
Especially when your driving other people's car
I woulda gave you mine, girl, but you took it too far
I love you baby
But, just not like I love my guitar
Not like I love my guitar

I know you love me and you wanna be friends
And if you don't at least you need to pretend
We're still together even if we don't get that far
I love you baby
But not like I love this guitar

I love you, I love you baby
(Not like I love my guitar)

I love you baby and I wish you well (I wish you well)
I'll write a letter when I learn how to spell
Until that day, you can go to the... 
I love you baby...you know the rest

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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Guitar" is a song from Prince's album "Planet Earth" which was released in 2007. This was his 32nd studio album.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Guitar" did fairly well on the charts. It climbed to the number 39 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his most successful single since "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" in 1994.
Song Inspiration
The lyrics of "Guitar" reflect Prince's love for his instrument, serving as an ode to the joy he finds in playing music. The song embodies a sense of independence, with Prince declaring that his guitar is all he needs for satisfaction.
Unique Sound
Prince is known for his genre fusion and stylistic versatility which is seen in "Guitar". The song is characterized by its catching rock feel, featuring standout guitar riffs that carry Prince's signature style.
Live Performances
Prince heavily incorporated "Guitar" into his live performances during the Planet Earth Tour. The audiences loved it, making it one of the concert's highlights.
Music Video
The music video for "Guitar" was the very first to be released from the "Planet Earth" album. The video has a unique animation style, with Prince only appearing in brief snippets of the clip.
Song Ownership Dispute
This song, along with other tracks from the "Planet Earth" album, was at the center of a legal dispute in 2007. Prince gave away free copies of the album with the British newspaper, "The Mail on Sunday", which angered music retailers and sparked an argument about ownership and distribution rights.
Cultural Impact
The catchy lyrics of "Guitar" made the song quite popular, hence it was included in a couple of platforms. The song has notably been featured on the popular music video game "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock".
Fame in United Kingdom
The album "Planet Earth" including "Guitar", was highly celebrated in the UK. It debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and the song appeared in many UK radio stations' track listings.
Recording and Production
Like most of Prince's work, he was heavily involved in the production of "Guitar". As he played many of the instruments on the track, the song encapsulates his trademark sound.

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