Classics : Prince - If I Was Your Girlfriend

Released in 1987. The song is actually sung from a male perspective to a woman, wherein Prince explores the possibilities of a more intimate relationship if he were his lover's (platonic) girlfriend. It is believed that "If I Was Your Girlfriend" deals with the jealousy Prince felt at the close bond shared between then girlfriend Susannah Melvoin with Wendy Melvoin. Best New Artist Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding performed a beautiful rendition of this song at last years BET Awards.