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|performer                = [[Grand Central]]
 
|performer                = [[Grand Central]]
 
|writer(s)                = [[André Cymone|André Anderson]]
 
|writer(s)                = [[André Cymone|André Anderson]]
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]], [[André Cymone|André Anderson]] and [[Charles Smith]] (assumed)
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|producer(s)              = [[Prince]], [[André Cymone|André Anderson]] and [[Charles "Chazz" Smith]] (assumed)
 
|previous song            = [[Fun]]
 
|previous song            = [[Fun]]
 
|next song                = [[Funk Radio]]
 
|next song                = [[Funk Radio]]
|introduction              = '''Funk It Up''' is an unreleased track performed live, and perhaps recorded, in 1973 by [[Grand Central]], a band consisting of [[Prince]], [[André Cymone|André Anderson]] and [[Charles Smith]], as one of the few original compositions known to be played by the band at the time, along with [[Do You Feel Like Dancing?]], [[Danger Lover]] and [[Machine]] (sometimes also called '''Sex Machine'''), they mostly played cover versions of current hits. . It was written by [[André Cymone|André Anderson]]. It is not known if the track was later considered for inclusion on any project.
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|introduction              = '''Funk It Up''' is an unreleased track performed live, and perhaps recorded, in 1973 by [[Grand Central]], a band consisting of [[Prince]], [[André Cymone|André Anderson]] and [[Charles "Chazz" Smith]], as one of the few original compositions known to be played by the band at the time, along with [[Do You Feel Like Dancing?]], [[Danger Lover]] and [[Machine]] (sometimes also called '''Sex Machine'''), they mostly played cover versions of current hits. It was written by [[André Cymone|André Anderson]]. It is not known if the track was later considered for inclusion on any project.
 
|recording info            =
 
|recording info            =
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
|date                      = 1973
 
|date                      = 1973
|studio                    = Smith residence, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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|studio                    = Russell Ave N (Terry) Jackson house, Minneapolis, Minnesota
|additional info          = Rehearsals and basic tracking (if recorded)
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|additional info          = Rehearsals, not recording
 
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|recording personnel      =  
 
|recording personnel      =  
 
*[[Prince]] - vocals and guitar (assumed)
 
*[[Prince]] - vocals and guitar (assumed)
 
*[[André Cymone|André Anderson]] - vocals and bass guitar (assumed)
 
*[[André Cymone|André Anderson]] - vocals and bass guitar (assumed)
*[[Charles Smith]] - drums (assumed)
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*[[Charles "Chazz" Smith]] - drums (assumed)
 
|unreleased versions      =  
 
|unreleased versions      =  
 
{{Unreleased|
 
{{Unreleased|
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* [[Grand Central]]
 
* [[Grand Central]]
 
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
 
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
|categories                = [[Category:1973]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Songs (Prince contribution)]][[Category:Recorded 1973]]
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|categories                = [[Category:1973]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Songs (Prince contribution)]]
 
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Revision as of 16:54, 3 September 2018

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Funk It Up

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Song details
Performer: Grand Central
Writer(s): André Anderson
Producer(s): Prince, André Anderson and Charles "Chazz" Smith (assumed)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
  • 1973 (as part of Grand Central)
  • This track is not known to have been performed live during Prince's professional career.
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

Funk It Up is an unreleased track performed live, and perhaps recorded, in 1973 by Grand Central, a band consisting of Prince, André Anderson and Charles "Chazz" Smith, as one of the few original compositions known to be played by the band at the time, along with Do You Feel Like Dancing?, Danger Lover and Machine (sometimes also called Sex Machine), they mostly played cover versions of current hits. It was written by André Anderson. It is not known if the track was later considered for inclusion on any project.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
1973 Russell Ave N (Terry) Jackson house, Minneapolis, Minnesota Rehearsals, not recording
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions



 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
Fun   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Funk Radio