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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) | + | |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 | + | |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 = | + | |studio = Russell Ave N (Terry) Jackson house, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
− | |additional info = Rehearsals | + | |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) | + | *[[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) | + | |categories = [[Category:1973]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Songs (Prince contribution)]] |
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