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“Raspberry Beret” is the first US (and second UK) single from Prince and The Revolution’s 1985 album, Around the World in a Day, released on 15 May 1985. The sound was completely different from any previous Prince track, incorporating Middle-Eastern finger-cymbals, stringed instruments, and even a harmonica on the extended version. The song was also more in the pop vein than ever before, though the 12-inch single and video of the song feature a funky intro. Although the song was originally recorded in 1982, Prince drastically reworked it with The Revolution to give it more of an international sound. The string section was: Novi Novog on violin, Suzi Katayama and David Coleman on cello. Wendy and Lisa provided backing vocals, and the rest of the song was performed by Prince. The song tells of a teenage romance and first sexual experience with a girl who wears the titular hat. The video for the song - Prince’s first since his short-lived “ban” on music videos - was also significant, displaying Prince’s new short haircut, and The Revolution vaguely resembling Gypsies or hippies. The song quickly became a fan favorite, and a staple in nearly every Prince tour. The extended version was included on Ultimate in 2006. While this song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, it only reached #25 on the UK Singles Chart.

The US B-side, “She’s Always In My Hair”, is a rock and roll number, with guitar and organs and emotional lyrics screamed toward the end. Years later, the song would finally be performed live, much to the delight of long-time fans. Ironically this song is also said to be about Susan Moonsie but a glimpse of Prince’s feelings towards the end of their relationship.
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  • ohh1972

    Still such a good, fun song. I like the live version, too.

    March 2012

  • jelene

    nice live, but i'd rather not have to listen to the audience singing. great when you are THERE but it doesn't come across well listening through speakers.

    March 2012

  • MzJazzyBaby

    Prince just knows how to write a good damn song!!! ***Jamming***

    March 2012

  • wetwillies

    this song is perfect in quite a few ways. prince is the fuckin man

    February 2012

  • kemp678

    ↓ Hee! That's funny!!!!!

    January 2012

  • KingFahtah

    The rasberry berets are an elite group of homosexual marines. A crack squad

    January 2012

  • olivegreen85

    I actually OWN a raspberry beret ... Although I didn't find it at a second-hand store. I got it at a crummy off-price store (not QUITE a five-and-dime), I think. But it IS true that if it's warm, I won't wear much more.... PS) @cheesetrolley: HAHAHAHAHA! That's some kinda awesome (but WHICH kind, I don't really KNOW....)

    August 2011

  • spacefaceinfurs

    fantastic

    July 2011

  • dany_hplover

    Addictive!

    December 2010

  • RyFryy

    This song flat out rules.

    November 2010

  • cheesetrolley

    I'll always associate this song with a very memorable co-worker who moved here to Minneapolis from Baltimore, just to be in the same city as Prince. Did she wear a raspberry beret? Of course she fucking did.

    September 2010

  • Batiste369

    That's when I saw her, I saw her she walked in through the out door, out door <3

    August 2010

  • JustinXXX

    Love the song and the storytelling throughout. You can just sense what he felt when writing this track.

    July 2010

  • Kaufa

    OMG it's my favourite song! I love the king Princee

    July 2010

  • PartySanCTG

    I just can't get into this song. I don't know why. Still an okay tune though...

    June 2010

  • Crazy_Random

    I LOVE PRINCE <3

    May 2010

  • gsm007g

    I used ....to listen...

    May 2010

  • emeralzluv

    Kokosnuss369, if you've never seen him in concert, PLEASE attend..he will not disappoint..

    May 2010

  • kokosnuss369

    still can't believe he will play at Roskilde Festival!

    May 2010

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    April 2010
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