(ThyBlackMan.com) When most people think of Prince, their minds immediately go to the global hits—”Purple Rain,” “When Doves Cry,” “1999,” and “Kiss.” And fair enough—those songs helped shape pop ...

Prince got some help in writing "Starfish And Coffee". The song tells the story of a free spirit who influenced the co-writer.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Prince's smashes "Purple Rain," "Let's Go Crazy," "Little Red ...

Back in the '80s, I had contacted [Prince] through a mutual friend to ask if he would write me a song, and he did,” recalled Kenny Rogers.