Let's Go Crazy
Prince
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dearly beloved .. we are gathered here today to get through this thing called LIFE. electric word "life", it means forever and that's a mighty long time but I'm here to tell you there's something else .. the afterworld a world of never ending happiness you can always see the sun, day or night. so when u call up that shrink in Beverly Hills -- you know the one .. dr. everything'll be alright. `stead of asking him how much of you're time is left ask him how much of you're mind, baby `cause in this life things are much harder than in the afterworld in this life you're on your own ! and if the elevator tries to bring u down go crazy .. punch a higher floor ! If you don't like the world you're living in take a look around you, at least you got friends. I called my old lady for a friendly word she just picked up the phone .. dropped it on the floor "ssss ahh, sss ahh !" is all I heard. chorus : I'm not gonna let the elevator bring us down oh no, let's go .. let's go crazy ! let's get nuts let's look for the purple banana `til they put us in the truck let's go ! all excited, don't know why maybe it's `cause we're all gonna die and when we do, what's it all for? better live now, before the grim reaper comes knocking on your door tell me baby .. are we gonna let the elevator bring us down? ( chorus x's 2 ) dr. everything'll be alright .. make everything go wrong. pills and thrills and daffodils will kill hang tough children .. he's coming .. he's coming .. he's coming !
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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10 facts about this song
Album & Release"Let's Go Crazy" is a track from Prince's album "Purple Rain".
- The song was released as a lead single on July 18, 1984.
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Billboard SuccessIt quickly climbed the charts and eventually reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Remaining at the number 1 spot for two weeks, the song was Prince’s second number 1 pop hit after “When Doves Cry”.
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Song DetailsThe song's intro is a thematic sermon-style spoken by Prince which asks the listeners to not let life's problems get them down.
- Prince recorded "Let's Go Crazy" with his band, The Revolution.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is widely recognized for its energetic opening and unique blend of rock, funk, and soul.
- Frequently played at parties and sporting events, the song has become a quintessential anthem for happy, carefree times.
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Album SalesThe album "Purple Rain", which includes "Let's Go Crazy", has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.
- The album in its first week of release sold over a million copies, due in part to the popularity of "Let's Go Crazy".
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Song CompositionThe song is unique in composition with its exciting intro, intricate guitar work, and high-energy feel which helped it stand out on the radio.
- It features keyboard parts played by Prince’s bandmates, a driving beat, and a memorable extended guitar solo.
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Musical Recognition"Let's Go Crazy" was nominated for Best Hi-NRG Single at the 1985 Dance Music Report awards.
- The song has been covered and sampled by numerous artists, showcasing its enduring popularity.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was shot at First Avenue, a nightclub in Minneapolis where Prince got his start.
- The venue became iconic thanks to the video, and it's where portions of the "Purple Rain" movie were filmed.
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Posthumous RecognitionFollowing Prince's passing in April 2016, the song re-charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
- It became the week's top-selling song, bouncing back to number 39, and topped the Hot Rock Songs chart.
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In MediaBesides being featured in Prince's film "Purple Rain", the song has also appeared in several other films, like "Ready Player One", and TV shows, such as "Glee" and "Happy Endings".
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