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About This Track
“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.
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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wetwillies wrote:
this song is perfect in quite a few ways. prince is the fuckin man
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kemp678 wrote:
↓ Hee! That's funny!!!!!
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KingFahtah wrote:
The rasberry berets are an elite group of homosexual marines. A crack squad
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olivegreen85 wrote:
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....)
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spacefaceinfurs wrote:
fantastic
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dany_hplover wrote:
Addictive!
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RyFryy wrote:
This song flat out rules.
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cheesetrolley wrote:
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.
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Batiste369 wrote:
That's when I saw her, I saw her she walked in through the out door, out door <3
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JustinXXX wrote:
Love the song and the storytelling throughout. You can just sense what he felt when writing this track.
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Kaufa wrote:
OMG it's my favourite song! I love the king Princee
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PartySanCTG wrote:
I just can't get into this song. I don't know why. Still an okay tune though...
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Crazy_Random wrote:
I LOVE PRINCE <3
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gsm007g wrote:
I used ....to listen...
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emeralzluv wrote:
Kokosnuss369, if you've never seen him in concert, PLEASE attend..he will not disappoint..
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kokosnuss369 wrote:
still can't believe he will play at Roskilde Festival!
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alfie_noakes wrote:
It's sgt pepper meets da funk!
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retroguy wrote:
Mine is more cherry red but it's still a sort of berry so I guess it's close enough. Lyrically of course raspberry works much better ! Awesome track as usual from the Purple funkateer.
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FrancesBean1 wrote:
love it :D
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