
It served as the opening track for both the Purple Rain album and film.
'Let's Go Crazy' was Prince's second number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song also topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Dance Club Play charts.
The B-side of the single was the song 'Erotic City', which sparked some controversy.
In the UK, it was released as a double A-side with 'Take Me with U'.
The song features a distinctive drum machine pattern, heavy guitar leads, and electronic instruments.
Prince performed two notable guitar solos, showcasing his virtuosity.
The extended 'Special Dance Mix' includes a longer instrumental section and was performed in the film.
Various track listings exist for both 7-inch and 12-inch formats with different edits.
Following Prince's death, 'Let's Go Crazy' re-charted and sold nearly a million digital copies in the U.S.
The song is recognized as a significant fusion of jump rock and synth music.
BGM: Prince and The Revolution - Let's Go Crazy - Live in Syracuse, NY, 1985.
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