When Prince ... song starts out with a sequence reminiscent of a wedding, with an organ accompanying him: Dearly beloved We are gathered here today To get through this thing called "life" Electric ...

With his best-selling songs, singular style, and enigmatic approach to branding — even changing his name to the self-proclaimed love symbol — Prince made a lasting impact, redefining art ...

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