Prince's 'With This Tear': A Musical Legacy

0:00It's April 21st. Welcome to Music News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Today marks the 10th anniversary of Princess Passing on April 21st. To honor his legacy, the Princess Day just dropped a fresh track called With This Tear, a tender ballot from his Paisley Park Vault. Prince recorded it back in 1991, playing every instrument himself, and delivering those signature, soaring vocals. He originally wrote the song and handed it off to Celine Dion, who cut her version in 1992. Now, longtime collaborator Chris James has mixed and mastered Prince's take for NPG records, highlighting his genius as a producer, arranger, composer, musician, and singer all in one. Fans and folks who've crossed paths with Prince often remember his quiet, mysterious vibe. He rarely spoke up in public, whispering at press events, or dodging reporters. One journalist shared while prep stories for an interview, like rinsing movies on her manager's tip and buying boots to match his height and chili,

1:02Minneapolis, that sit down turned into a dream moment, sitting close while his band rehearsed, though she played it cool picking a song. No recordings allowed, just memory, but Prince later sent pale purple roses with a note praising her writing like his guitar work. This release keeps his magic alive, pulling us back into that unmatched talent that still echoes loud.