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The song tells of a teenage romance and first sexual experience with a girl who wears the titular hat. The video for the song was Prince's first since his short-lived "ban" on music videos, and was directed primarily by himself, with animation created by [[Colossal Pictures]] co-founder Drew Takahashi. The song quickly became a fan favorite, and a staple in nearly every Prince tour.{{cn|date=April 2016}} The extended version was included on ''[[Ultimate (Prince album)|Ultimate]]'' in 2006. While the song hit number 1 in [[Cash Box]] and reached number 2 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] in the US, only behind "[[A View to a Kill (song)|A View to a Kill]]" by [[Duran Duran]], it only reached number 25 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].{{cn|date=April 2016}} |
The song tells of a teenage romance and first sexual experience with a girl who wears the titular hat. The video for the song was Prince's first since his short-lived "ban" on music videos, and was directed primarily by himself, with animation created by [[Colossal Pictures]] co-founder Drew Takahashi. The song quickly became a fan favorite, and a staple in nearly every Prince tour.{{cn|date=April 2016}} The extended version was included on ''[[Ultimate (Prince album)|Ultimate]]'' in 2006. While the song hit number 1 in [[Cash Box]] and reached number 2 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] in the US, only behind "[[A View to a Kill (song)|A View to a Kill]]" by [[Duran Duran]], it only reached number 25 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].{{cn|date=April 2016}} |
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The US [[A-side and B-side|B-side]], "'''She's Always in My Hair'''", is a [[rock and roll]] number, with [[guitar]] and [[Organ (music)|organs]] and emotional lyrics screamed toward the end. The song would finally be performed live for the first time in 1993.{{cn|date=April 2016}} This song is also said{{Who|date=April 2016}} to be about [[Susan Moonsie]] of [[Vanity 6]], but a glimpse of Prince's feelings towards the end of their relationship. "She's Always in My Hair" is actually about background singer and protégé [[Jill Jones]], while "[[Private Joy]]" from ''[[Controversy (Prince album)|Controversy]]'' is about Moonsie. |
The US [[A-side and B-side|B-side]], "'''She's Always in My Hair'''", is a [[rock and roll]] number, with [[guitar]] and [[Organ (music)|organs]] and emotional lyrics screamed toward the end. The song would finally be performed live for the first time in 1993.{{cn|date=April 2016}} This song is also said{{Who|date=April 2016}} to be about [[Susan Moonsie]] of [[Vanity 6]], but a glimpse of Prince's feelings towards the end of their relationship. "She's Always in My Hair" is actually about background singer and protégé [[Jill Jones]], while "[[Private Joy]]" from ''[[Controversy (Prince album)|Controversy]]'' is about Moonsie.{{cn|date=April 2016}} |
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The UK B-side was "'''Hello'''", which was included on the US release of "[[Pop Life (Prince song)|Pop Life]]". |
The UK B-side was "'''Hello'''", which was included on the US release of "[[Pop Life (Prince song)|Pop Life]]". |
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"Raspberry Beret" is a song by Prince and The Revolution. It was the first US (and second UK) single from their 1985 album, Around the World in a Day.
The sound of the song was 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, Suzie Katayama and David Coleman on cello. Wendy & Lisa composed and conducted the strings on "Raspberry Beret" and provided backing vocals. 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 was Prince's first since his short-lived "ban" on music videos, and was directed primarily by himself, with animation created by Colossal Pictures co-founder Drew Takahashi. The song quickly became a fan favorite, and a staple in nearly every Prince tour.[citation needed] The extended version was included on Ultimate in 2006. While the song hit number 1 in Cash Box and reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, only behind "A View to a Kill" by Duran Duran, it only reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart.[citation needed]
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. The song would finally be performed live for the first time in 1993.[citation needed] This song is also said[who?] to be about Susan Moonsie of Vanity 6, but a glimpse of Prince's feelings towards the end of their relationship. "She's Always in My Hair" is actually about background singer and protégé Jill Jones, while "Private Joy" from Controversy is about Moonsie.[citation needed]
The UK B-side was "Hello", which was included on the US release of "Pop Life".
The 12" version has an incorrect time listing on the label. It is listed as 7:25, when the actual length of the song is 6:35.[citation needed]
A mishearing of the lyrics inspired the band name of The Lightning Seeds.
References
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Prince & the Revolution: Around the World in a Day > Review" at AllMusic. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ Mason, Stewart. "Prince / Prince & the Revolution - Raspberry Beret". Allmusic. Retrieved October 30, 2015.