Scandalous

Prince

About Scandalous

"Scandalous" (modified to "Scandalous!" for single release) is the eighth track on Prince's soundtrack album Batman and was released as the album's fourth single, five months after the album was released. The music is attributed to Prince and his father, John L. Nelson. A maxi-single was released after the single titled The Scandalous Sex Suite, which contained a three-part 19-minute suite of the song "Scandalous", with the three parts named The Crime, The Passion, and The Rapture. Kim Basinger, who played the character Vicki Vale in Batman, also appeared on the maxi-single. As Prince's final single released in the 1980s, "Scandalous!" reached number five on the US R&B singles chart. Due to licensing issues with the Batman franchise, Prince was not allowed to include songs from this album on any compilations. Even on concert T-shirts listing Prince's albums, the Batman title was replaced by the song "Scandalous!" Nevertheless, an alternate pressing of the single (and not the EP) features the Batman logo in a dark blue background. 


Year:
1989
6:15
541 
#8

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Come
Closer
Feel what you've been dyin' for
Don't be afraid, baby
Touch it and explode
Understand, understand that I love you
Oh, but more than that, I want you
Everybody always told me 
"Good things come to those who wait"
But I've got so much on the menu
I just can't, I just can't, I can't wait baby
I can't wait baby 
I can wrap my legs all around you girl
'Cause sugar, you know you're just the kind of lover
That I've been looking for
Tonight why don't we skip all the for play, mama
And just get down here on the floor

Scandalous
I'm talkin' about you and me
Marvelous
Baby, baby, can't you see
Anything you've ever dreamed of
I'm willing to be
Tonight it's gonna be scandalous
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be your fantasy

My dearest
My dearest

Whisper
Whisper a question
With my body (body) I'll scream a reply
Anything's acceptable
Just ask me and I'll try it
To hell with hesitation
To hell with the reasons why

Scandalous
I'm talkin' about you and me
Marvelous, baby, baby, can't you see
Anything you've ever dreamed of
I'm willing to be
Tonight it's gonna be scandalous
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be your fantasy

Baby
Baby
Baby

Oh girl, the things you make me do!
Genius is the only way to describe you
Anything you've ever dreamed of, baby
Just ask me, I'll do, I'll do
I'll do it for you, baby

Anything at all
Spirits rise and spirits fall
Anything you ever dreamed off, I'm willing to be
Tonight is gonna be scandalous
'Cause tonight I'm, tonight I'm gonna be your fantasy

Scandalous
Talkin' about you and me
Marvelous, baby, baby, can't you see
Anything you've ever dreamed of
I'm willing to be
Tonight it's gonna be scandalous
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be your fantasy

Scandalous
Marvelous

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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson, John L. Nelson

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Scandalous" is a song by American musician Prince, from his 11th studio album "Batman," which was released in 1989.
Chart Performance
The song managed to peak at number five on the Billboard R&B chart and number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reflecting its popularity at the time.
Production Team
The song was produced by Prince himself, showcasing his multifaceted talents not just as a performer but also a music producer.
Song Composition
"Scandalous" is a slow, sensual ballad that falls into the R&B and soul genres, reflecting Prince's ability to master and blend different music styles.
Movie Connection
The song was featured in the 1989 superhero film "Batman," directed by Tim Burton. The entire album served as the soundtrack for the movie.
Collaboration
The song was co-written with Prince's father, John L. Nelson, making it a family musical project.
Special Edition
There is a special 12-inch single known as "The Scandalous Sex Suite," which includes three different mixes of the song - The Crime, The Passion, and The Rapture.
Unique Factor
The suite version of "Scandalous" also features the voice of Kim Basinger, a well-known actress and a romantic interest of Prince at that time.
Influential Element
The song’s sexual nature was typical of Prince's work, continuing his tradition of including risqué lyrics and themes in his music.
Legacy and Covers
"Scandalous" further cemented Prince’s status as a lusty provocateur. Cover versions of the song were later performed by other artists such as Jordan Knight and Mireille Mathieu.

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