Prince Charming

Adam & The Ants, Adam Ant

About Prince Charming

"Prince Charming" was a number-one single in the UK Singles Chart for four weeks in September 1981 for Adam and the Ants. Written by Adam Ant and Marco Pirroni, and featuring on the album of the same name, it was Adam and the Ants' second number-one single in a row and was the fifth biggest hit of the year 1981.


Year:
1981
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Don't you ever, don't you ever
stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome
don't you ever, don't you ever
stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome

Prince Charming
Prince Charming
ridicule is nothing to be scared of
don't you ever, don't you ever
stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome

don't you ever, don't you ever
lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
don't you ever, don't you ever
lower yourself, forgetting all your standards

Prince Charming
Prince Charming
ridicule is nothing to be scared of
don't you ever, don't you ever
stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome

silk or leather or a feather
respect yourself and all of those around you
silk or leather or a feather
respect yourself and all of those around you

Prince Charming
Prince Charming
ridicule is nothing to be scared of
don't you ever, don't you ever
stop being dandy, showing me you're handsome

don't you ever, don't you ever
lower yourself, forgetting all your standards
don't you ever, don't you ever
lower yourself, forgetting all your standards

Prince Charming
Prince Charming
ridicule is nothing to be scared of
Prince Charming
Prince Charming
ridicule is nothing to be scared of...

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Adam Ant

Adam Ant (born Stuart Leslie Goddard, 3 November 1954, Marylebone, London) is an English musician who gained popularity as the lead singer of New Wave/post-punk group Adam and the Ants and later as a solo artist, scoring ten UK top ten hits between 1980 and 1983, including three No.1s. Ant was also a star in America where he not only scored a string of hit singles and albums, but was once voted sexiest man in America by the viewers of MTV. He is also an actor, having appeared in over two dozen films or television episodes between 1985 and 2003. more »

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Written by: Adam Ant, Marco Pirroni

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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13 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Prince Charming" falls under the genre of new wave/post-punk, a genre that became extremely popular during the late 70s and 80s.
Chart Performance
The song enjoyed great success in the UK, landing at number one on the UK Singles Chart in September 1981.
Album Placement
"Prince Charming" is the title track of Adam Ant's third album, released in 1981.
Music Video
The music video for "Prince Charming" is well-known for its extravagant production, featuring Adam Ant in a variety of cinematic, fairytale-themed scenarios.
Message of the Song
The lyrics of "Prince Charming" are believed to discourage stereotyping and urge listeners to be themselves. It includes phrases like "don't you ever lower yourself, forgetting all your standards".
Song Duration
"Prince Charming" is relatively short, with a running time of three minutes and seventeen seconds.
Collaboration
Adam Ant co-wrote the song with his long-time musical partner, Marco Pirroni.
Cultural Impact
The song's catchphrase "ridicule is nothing to be scared of" has been referenced in various popular culture platforms.
Public Reception
Despite topping the charts, the song has received mixed reviews from critics. Some appreciate its unique, rebellious spirit, while others find it less favorable compared to Adam Ant's other work.
Live Performances
Adam Ant continues to perform "Prince Charming" in his concerts, and it remains a crowd favorite.
Song Cover
The song has been covered by artists like the band Blue Aeroplanes in 1987.
Selling Points
The song was promoted with an elaborate production campaign involving a theatrical, lavish music video, making it stand out among other songs of the era.
Song Structure
"Prince Charming" features Airy synthesizers and tribal drum patterns which are characteristic of Adam Ant's distinctive 'Burundi Beat' sound.

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