Let's Go Crazy

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About Let's Go Crazy

"Let's Go Crazy" is a 1984 song by Prince and The Revolution, from the album Purple Rain. It was the opening track on both the album and the film Purple Rain. "Let's Go Crazy" was one of Prince's most popular songs, and was a staple for concert performances, often segueing into other hits. When released as a single, the song became Prince's second number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and also topped the two component charts, the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Dance Club Play charts, as well as becoming a UK Top 10 hit. The B-side was the lyrically controversial "Erotic City". In the UK, the song was released as a double A-side with "Take Me with U". Common to much of Prince's writing, the song is thought to be exhortation to follow Christian ethics, with the "De-elevator" of the lyrics being a metaphor for the Devil. The extended "Special Dance Mix" of the song was performed in a slightly edited version in the film Purple Rain. It contains a longer instrumental section in the middle that includes a chugging guitar riff, an atonal piano solo and some muddled samples of the spoken word intro. 


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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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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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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.
Billboard Success
It 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”.
Song Details
The 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.
Cultural Impact
The 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.
Album Sales
The 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".
Song Composition
The 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.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Posthumous Recognition
Following 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.
In Media
Besides 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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