Let’s Go Crazy

song by Prince

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"Let's Go Crazy" is a song by Prince that was a hit single from his 1984 album Purple Rain. The song is known for its energetic and frenetic sound, blending elements of funk and rock. It was one of Prince's first major crossover hits, gaining significant airplay on MTV and helping to establish him as a major star in the 1980s. The lyrics often explore themes of sexuality and desire, while also pushing against social conventions and categories, reflecting Prince's broader artistic approach of evading convention through lyrical and stylistic experimentation.1

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Crossover success and Purple Rain
…were hits: the frenetic “Let’s Go Crazy,” the androgynous but vulnerable “When Doves Cry,” and the anthemic title cut. Thereafter, he continued to produce inventive music of broad appeal; outside the United States he was particularly popular in Britain and the rest of Europe.
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…were hits: the frenetic “Let’s Go Crazy,” the androgynous but vulnerable “When Doves Cry,” and the anthemic title cut. Thereafter, he continued to produce inventive music of broad appeal; outside the United States he was particularly popular in Britain and the rest of Europe.
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