For You
Prince
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All of this and more Is for you With love, sincerity and deepest care My life with you I share
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"For You" is the title track from Prince's debut studio album which was released on April 7, 1978.
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Artist’s AgePrince was only 19 years old when he released "For You".
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Artist's ContributionNot only did Prince sing in "For You", but he also wrote, composed, and played all 27 instruments on the track.
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Record LabelThe album "For You" was released under the famous American record label, Warner Bros Records.
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Track DurationThe song "For You" is the opening track of the album and it barely lasts 1 minute and 6 seconds.
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Song StructureUnlike the typical song frame, "For You" doesn’t have verses or a chorus. It is composed entirely of multiple vocal layers harmonizing together.
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ProductionThe professionalism of the layering and the quality of the sound production on "For You" caught the attention of many in the music industry, due to its complexity and the fact that it was done by such a young artist.
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Billboard SuccessThe album "For You" reached 163 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and 21 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart.
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Genre"For You" is a mix of genres, which was common for Prince. He fused pop, R&B, funk, soul and disco elements into the song.
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Studio RecordingPrince recorded "For You" at the Record Plant Studios, a famous recording studio in California.
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Album SalesDespite the mixed reviews, the album "For You" sold around 2 million copies worldwide.
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