Chaka Khan needed a solo hit to boost her solo career. She raided Prince's catalog for "I Feel For You" to make it happen.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Prince's smashes "Purple Rain," "Let's Go Crazy," "Little Red ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Prince didn’t take everyone’s calls, but on February 8, 1983 he took one ...

The Purple One was pretty generous on occassion. Let's dive into some amazing songs that Prince gave away to other artists.