Prince Playlist Questions As you watch and listen to the Prince playlist, try to answer each of the below questions. Pause between videos to read the question so that you can keep it in mind as you enjoy the video. Some questions may require outside research.

“Baby, I’m a Star” Live (Official Music Video) Prince stops and resumes this song repeatedly. How many times does this happen?

Prince and the New Power Generation, “Willing and Able,” (Official Music Video) This song begins with an electric guitar that sounds like classic rock and roll. What other musical genres do you hear in “Willing and Able”?

“Sometimes It Snows in April” (Live at Webster Hall, April 20, 2004) “Sometimes It Snows in April” is a song from the soundtrack of Under the Cherry Moon, Prince’s film of the same name. Based on the lyrics and sound of this song, what sort of movie do you imag- ine Under the Cherry Moon might be? (Ex. action, mystery, etc.)

At the beginning of the video Prince plays excerpts of two R&B songs by iconic women vocalists. The songs are “Sweet Thing” and “Proud Mary”. Who are the two artists who recorded them?

“Strollin’/ U Want Me” (Live At The Aladdin, December 15, 2002) There are elements of this performance that can be described as Jazz. What are they? List at least two. “Call My Name” (Official Music Video) This video suggests that “Call My Name” is appropriate for a social celebration. What is the occasion dramatized in this video?

“When Will We B Paid?” (Staple Singers Cover) November 11, 2001 What is the lyrical theme of this cover of the song by The Staple Singers, originally released in 1970?

“Diamonds and Pearls” (Official Music Video) Both Prince and Rosie Gaines, the vocalist featured on this duet, are shown playing the same instru- ment. What instrument is it?

“The Question of U” (Official Music Video) Though there is a full band in this performance, Prince also displays his skills on multiple instruments. List the instruments he plays in this video.

“Purple Rain” (Live at Super Bowl XLI, February 1, 2015) Both the stage and Prince’s guitar are constructed in the same shape. What is this shape called and what is its significance?