Studio Album · No. 2
Prince Songwriting Credits by Prince
Produced by Prince · Engineered by Gary Brandt, Mark Ettel, Bob Mockler
Holds writing credit on 9 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Prince carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
For his self-titled second album Prince again wrote, arranged, composed, produced and performed the entire record himself, handling every instrument from guitars and bass to a wide bank of synthesizers and drums. There were no co-writers or outside musicians on the tracks. The self-contained approach delivered his commercial breakthrough single 'I Wanna Be Your Lover,' which he played and sang entirely alone.
Prince is the second studio album by Prince, released in October 1979 on Warner Bros. Records and produced entirely by Prince. The album marked a significant commercial breakthrough, reaching number four on the Billboard R&B chart and generating the top-ten pop hit 'I Wanna Be Your Lover,' which became Prince's first major crossover success. The record showcased his growing command of studio production techniques and his ability to blend funk grooves with pop melody and provocative sexuality. Prince's ability to craft both radio-friendly singles and more experimental album cuts was already apparent, setting a template he would pursue throughout his career. The album firmly established Prince as a major new voice in funk and R&B and set the stage for his rapid artistic escalation into the 1980s.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Wanna Be Your Lover
#11
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist) |
| 2 |
Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist) |
| 3 |
Sexy Dancer
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist) |
| 4 |
When We're Dancing Close and Slow
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist) |
| 5 |
With You
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist) |
| 6 |
Bambi
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist) |
| 7 |
Still Waiting
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist) |
| 8 |
I Feel for You
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist) |
| 9 |
It's Gonna Be Lonely
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist) |