A look at the songs that defined the career of late recording artist Prince. Billboard ranked his top 20 hits of all time.
1. When Doves Cry
Released: July 7, 1984
Reached: No. 1
2. Kiss
Released: April 19, 1986
Peaked at: No. 1
3. Let’s Go Crazy
Released: September 29, 1984
Peaked at: No. 1
4. Cream
Released: November 9, 1991
Peaked at: No. 1
5. Batdance (from “Batman”)
Released: August 5, 1989
Peaked at: No. 1
6. Raspberry Beret
Released: July 20, 1985
Peaked at: No. 1
7. U Got The Look
Released: October 17, 1987
Peaked at: No. 2
8. Purple Rain
Released: November 17, 1984
Peaked at: No. 2
9. The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
Released: April 30, 1994
Peaked at: No. 3
10. Sign ‘O The Times
Released: April 25, 1987
Peaked at: No. 3
11. Little Red Corvette
Released: May 21, 1983
Peaked at: No. 6
12. Diamonds And Pearls
Released: February 15, 1992
Peaked at: No. 3
13. Thieves In The Temple
Released: September 22, 1990
Peaked at: No. 6
14. Pop Life
Released: September 21, 1985
Peaked at: No. 7
15. Delirious
Released: October 22, 1983
Peaked at: No. 8
16. I Would Die 4 U
Released: February 2, 1985
Peaked at: No. 8
17. 7
February 27, 1993
Peaked at: No. 7
18. Alphabet St.
Released: June 25, 1988
Peaked at: No. 8
19. I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man
Released: February 6, 1988
Peaked at: No. 10
20. 1999
Released: July 23, 1983
Peaked at: No. 12
