4 the Tears in Your Eyes
Appearance
"4 the Tears in Your Eyes" | |
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Song by Prince and The Revolution | |
from the album We Are the World | |
Released | April 23, 1985 |
Recorded | 1985 |
Genre | Rock |
Length | 2:45 (original version) 3:24 (live version) |
Label | Warner Bros. |
Songwriter(s) | Prince |
Producer(s) | Prince |
"4 the Tears in Your Eyes" is a song by Prince and The Revolution. Prince donated this song for the album We Are the World after he decided not to participate in the song "We Are the World".[1][2] A rare live version of the song, used for Live Aid, was included on the album The Hits/The B-Sides.
The song was written, produced and performed by Prince and is one of his most religious songs, speaking of Jesus and his ministry, miracles and crucifixion.
References
- ^ Runtagh, Jordan; Portwood, Jerry (2018-11-22). "Heal the World: 20 Songs for a Good Cause". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
- ^ "Prince and Michael Jackson: Rivals and Revolutionaries". TheWrap. 2018-06-07. Retrieved 2020-05-21.