88Nine Radio Milwaukee will join our friends at The Current in the Twin Cities; KEXP in Seattle; WXPN in Philadelphia; WFUV in New York; and other stations to pay tribute to Prince by playing his song "Nothing Compares 2 U." The song will be broadcast on stations from coast to coast at 5:07pm (CST), which marks "7 hours and 13 days" -- a lyric from the song -- since the musical icon's passing.
“Since Prince’s passing on April 21, tributes have poured in from all over the world,” said Jim McGuinn, The Current's program director. “We thought marking this moment over the airwaves with one of his most ubiquitous songs would be a wonderful way to honor his legacy. We hope that wherever Prince fans are, and whatever radio station they are listening to, they will take a minute to listen and remember his musical genius and artistry.”
We encourage you to tune into 88.9FM or stream us online at https://radiomilwaukee.org and Tweet, Facebook or Instagram a video of yourself singing along using the #NothingCompares2U hashtag. You can check out a feed of the hashtag below.
In the meantime, take a listen to The Current's documentary on 'The Purple One.'
