This 1984 single marked Prince's first truly rock-sounding hit, a departure from the funk and R&B of his earlier work. Its chart success signaled a shift in his sound and paved the way for his mainstream breakthrough.
- "Let's Go Crazy" was released on July 1, 1984, as the lead single from the Purple Rain soundtrack.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Prince's first single to top the chart.
- The single was backed with the B-side "Erotic City," a more experimental and sensual track that became a fan favorite.
Prince and the Revolution was the Minneapolis-based band Prince assembled to record and tour behind his 1984 album, Purple Rain. At the time of "Let's Go Crazy"'s release, Prince was on the cusp of superstardom, with the album and film of the same name about to explode globally.
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