Music Monday 39 :: "Let's Go Crazy' by Prince and the Revolution

"Let's Go Crazy" Prince and the Revolution (1984)

I have never been an all out Prince fan (and for the record I can count the groups that I have been a fan of: The Roots and Cameo). But I like Prince and most of his music. I remember my brother and I used to buy 45s back in the day. We definitely had Prince's "Soft and Wet" when it first came out. Now, my brother, he was a true Prince fan. Good times.

When the movie "Purple Rain" was released, I was in college. I was only somewhat interested in seeing the movie, but I did like the soundtrack or at least what I'd heard from the soundtrack. The soundtrack was the perfect fit for the movie. Perfect I say.

But "Let's Go Crazy" has always been a favorite song for me. I love the uptempo 'craziness' of it. I remember once when I worked at "The Wiz" in Cincinnati and I played "Let's Go Crazy" and my boss had a conniption. He said that that song was a 'rock' song and it did not belong on an R&B station. He berated me for several minutes at which point I said that it should not be in the studio if it's not appropriate for this station's format. Point is, it's a great song that defies categorization in my opinion.

Check out a snippet of Prince's "Let's Go Crazy" for old times sake.

Prince - Lets Go Crazy - Prince

Music Monday 16 :: Stephanie Mills "Home"

I was listening to the radio today and "Home" by Stephanie Mills came on just as I was about to get out of the car. It was one of the few times when I took a pause - and enjoyed the moment. I sat and listened and sang along for the entire length of the song. Every time I hear it, I am so inspired.

Additionally, there is so much more to like about this song:

• arrangement
• vocals
• lyrics

This was from the soundtrack to "The Wiz." Mills played Dorothy in the Broadway production of "The Wiz" (there is also a movie version where Dorothy is played by Diana Ross).

The song was a #1 R&B hit in the late 80s. Listen to it an enjoy.

Home - Stephanie Mills