Prince - Controversy

Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of Prince's 4th Studio Album “Controversy” Originally Released on October 14, 1981.

“Controversy” is the fourth studio album by Minneapolis, Minnesota musician Prince released in 1981, by Warner Bros. Records.

The album was produced by Prince, written (with the exception of one track) by him, and he also performed most of the instruments on its recording.

The album peaked at #21 on The Billboard 200 chart and at #3 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart.

The album released 3 singles in the United States and 1 single in the United Kingdom.

The title track "Controversy" peaked at #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and at #3 in Billboard's Hot R&B Songs chart.

"Let's Work" was the second single released in the United States. The song peaked at #1 on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart and at #9 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.

"Do Me, Baby" was the third single released in the United States from the Controversy album.

The song was credited as being written by him, it is alleged to have been written by his former bassist and childhood friend André Cymone.

In 1986, the song "Do Me, Baby" was covered by R&B singer Meli'sa Morgan.

The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It was voted the eighth best album of the year in the 1981 Pazz & Jop, an annual critics poll run by The Village Voice.

Track-listing:

1. Controversy

2. Sexuality

3. Do Me, Baby

4. Private Joy

5. Ronnie, Talk To Russia

6. Let's Work

7. Annie Christian

8. Jack U Off

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. ©