Song · Prince
“Controversy” by Prince
From the album Controversy (1981)
“Controversy” by Prince appears on 3 radio countdowns from 3 stations between 2018 and 2024. It was first released in 1981 on the album Controversy. Its best result is #154 on The Current's 893 Essential Songs. In the combined RockLists rankings it is #838 indie & aaa song of all time.
3countdowns
3stations
#154best position
0#1 finishes
0top 10 finishes
2018–2024years charted
RockLists rankings
Indie & Adult Alternative
All Rock Formats
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 154 | The Current | The Current's 893 Essential Songs | 892 |
| 2020 | 1034 | WXPN | WXPN 2020 Greatest Songs of All Time | 2020 |
| 2024 | 404 | KEXP | The Best Opening Tracks of All Time | 738 |