God

Album: The Hits/The B-Sides (1984)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • This was released as the non-album b-side (which Prince became famous for in the '80s during the days of 2-sided vinyl) for the single version of "Purple Rain."
  • There was an instrumental version of this, which sounds nothing like the vocal version, used in the film Purple Rain as backing music for Prince and Apollonia's sex scene in The Kid's basement sanctuary.
  • The beginning lyrics are lifted directly from the first chapter of the book of Genesis. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Faundell - Brooklyn, NJ, for above 3

Comments: 3

  • Csexy from CaliforniaBeautiful~
  • Dan from ChicagoThere is a vinyl 12" that has Purple Rain as the Aside and both versions of God as the B-sides.
  • Karen from Manchester, NhI have this 45; it's actually purple vinyl!
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes

Chris Robinson of The Black CrowesSongwriter Interviews

"Great songwriters don't necessarily have hit songs," says Chris. He's written a bunch, but his fans are more interested in the intricate jams.

Stan Ridgway

Stan RidgwaySongwriter Interviews

Go beyond the Wall of Voodoo with this cinematic songwriter.

Concert Disasters

Concert DisastersFact or Fiction

Ozzy biting a dove? Alice Cooper causing mayhem with a chicken? Creed so bad they were sued? See if you can spot the real concert mishaps.

Which Restaurants Are Most Mentioned In Song Lyrics?

Which Restaurants Are Most Mentioned In Song Lyrics?Song Writing

Katy Perry mentions McDonald's, Beyoncé calls out Red Lobster, and Supertramp shouts out Taco Bell - we found the 10 restaurants most often mentioned in songs.

Adam Duritz of Counting Crows

Adam Duritz of Counting CrowsSongwriter Interviews

"Mr. Jones" took on new meaning when the song about a misguided view of fame made Adam famous.

Gary Brooker of Procol Harum

Gary Brooker of Procol HarumSongwriter Interviews

The lead singer and pianist for Procol Harum, Gary talks about finding the musical ideas to match the words.