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|song name                = Something Funky (This House Comes)
|song name                = Something Funky (This House Comes)
|single image              = [[File:Isatlogo.png|100px]] <br> <small> Delayed live performance aired on I.Sat </small>
|single image              = [[Image:D&P_SDE.jpg|100px|left|link=Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe| Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']] </small>
|first released            = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_in_Rio#Rock_in_Rio_2 Rock In Rio II] delayed TV broadcast <small>''(exaxt date needed)''</small>
|first released            = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_in_Rio#Rock_in_Rio_2 Rock In Rio II] delayed TV broadcast <small>''(exact date needed)''</small><br>
|album(s)                  = None
[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 27|27 October 2023]]
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe| Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
|performer                = [[Prince and the New Power Generation]]
|performer                = [[Prince and the New Power Generation]]
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] & [[Tony M.]]
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] & [[Tony M.]]
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|previous song            = [[Someone 2 Call]]
|previous song            = [[Someone 2 Call]]
|next song                = [[Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)]]
|next song                = [[Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)]]
|introduction              = '''Something Funky (This House Comes)''', also known as '''Something Funky This House Comes''' and '''Something This House Funky Comes,''' is a song initially recorded in late August 1990, at [[Warner Pioneer Studios]], Tokyo, Japan (during the same set of sessions as [[Strollin’]], [[Willing And Able]], [[Money Don’t Matter 2 Night]] and [[5 Women]]). The track was worked on further on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 11|11 September 1990]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same session as [[Fancy Dancer]], [[Jughead]] and [[The Flow]]) within hours of returning to the USA from the [[Nude Tour]] in Japan.  
|introduction              = '''Something Funky (This House Comes)''',was initially recorded as '''Something This House Funky Comes''' on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 7|7 September 1990]] at [[Smile Garage Studio]] in Tokyo, Japan (The same day as initial versions of [[Horny Pony]] and [[Call The Law]]).


The track contains a rapped introduction by [[Tony M.]] of each member of the band. This part was updated in the fall of 1990 as [[Tommy Barbarella]] wasn’t in the band yet at the time of original tracking. The song was performed live at some shows in early 1991, including at the Rock in Rio II Festival on [[19_January_1991-am|19 January 1991 (a.m.)]] that was broadcast on radio and television.
The song, notably has a band rap where [[Tony M.]] introduces the [[Band:_New_Power_Generation|NPG]] band members. It is unclear if the original September 1990 version already has this specific rap, but if it did it would not have mentioned [[Tommy Barberella]] on keys, as he wasn’t in the band yet at this point. [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] was referred to as the band’s bass-man: ‘the man with the fingers and the sonic blast. And the boom…’


'''Something Funky (This House Comes)''' was included as the eleventh track on the December 1990, configuration of [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]], but was removed for later configurations, and remains unreleased.
The song was worked on further in a later session at [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios] in North Hollywood, California, presumably in October 1990. Version had [[Elisa Fiorillo]]’s vocals as placeholder for [[Rosie Gaines]] (who at this point was already named in the band-rap).  


The track is slated for release as one of the songs on the [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe‎|Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe'']] in 2023.
In a session on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 14|14 November 14 1990]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, Minnesota, was probably extended for a potential 12” version, and also updated once more to included [[Sonny T.]] in the band-introductions as well, with [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] — now the band’s guitar player —  omitted from it.
 
This extended take was remixed by Michael Koppelman in January 1991 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, Minnesota.
The 7-minute remix version was finally released as '''Something Funky (This House Comes)''' (Band Version) in 2023 on [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe| Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]


A 4-minute version of the original 1990 version (but updated to already name [[Tommy Barbarella]], but not yet [[Sonny T.]] and including [[Rosie Gaines]]’ vocals) was included as the eleventh track on a late December 1990, configuration of [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]], but was removed for later configurations, and remained unreleased at the time. However, the song was performed live at some shows in early 1991, including at the Rock in Rio II Festival on [[19_January_1991-am|19 January 1991 (a.m.)]] that performance was broadcast on radio and television.
|recording info            =
|recording info            =
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = Late August 1990
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 7|7 September 1990]]
|studio                    = [[Warner Pioneer Studios]],<br>Tokyo, Japan
|studio                    = [[Smile Garage Studio]],<br>Tokyo, Japan  
|additional info          = Tracking
|additional info          = Tracking  
}}
}}
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 11|11 September 1990]]'' (tentative, possibly [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 9|9 November 1990]])''
|date                      = October 1990 (estimate)
|studio                    = [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios] in North Hollywood, CA, USA
|additional info          = Overdubbing, inclusing Elisa Fiorillo vox
}}
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 14|14 November 14 1990]]
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Overdubbing
}}
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = Mid-late November 1990 (estimate)
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Additional recording and re-working
|additional info          = Additional recording and re-working
}}
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = late November – early December 1990 (estimate)
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Additional recording (replacing rap with Sonny on bass instead of Levi)
}}
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 31|31 January 1991]]
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Mixing
}}
}}
|recording personnel      =  
|recording personnel      =  
'''Studio version'''
'''Initial studio version'''
*[[Prince]] - all other vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
*[[Michael B.]] - drums (assumed)
*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - bass guitar (assumed)
*[[Tony M.]] - rap
*[[Tony M.]] - rap
'''Updated studio version(s)'''
*[[Prince]] - all other vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
*[[Prince]] - all other vocals and instruments, except where noted (assumed)
*[[Michael B.]] - drums (assumed)
*[[Michael B.]] - drums (assumed)
*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - bass guitar (assumed)
*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - bass guitar (assumed)
*[[Miko Weaver]] - guitar (assumed)
*[[Tony M.]] - rap
*[[Rosie Gaines]] - keyboards and background vocals (assumed)
*[[Rosie Gaines]] - keyboards and background vocals (assumed)
*[[Kirk Johnson]] - background vocals (assumed)
*[[Elisa Fiorillo]] - background vocals  
*[[Damon Dickson]] - background vocals (assumed)
*[[Elisa Fiorillo]] - background vocals (assumed)
 


'''Live version'''
'''Live version'''
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|1= '''Something Funky (This House Comes)'''
|1= ''' Something Funky (This House Comes)''' (Band Version)
|2= n/a
|2= 7:04
|3= n/a
|3= [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls SuperDeluxe| Diamonds And Pearls ''Super Deluxe Edition'']]
|4= n/a
|4= Studio
|5= No 'hard format' release of this song was made available.
|5= Remastered 2023
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|3= Including band introduction rap, No [[Rosie Gaines]] vox
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|1= '''Something Funky (This House Comes)'''
|1= '''Something Funky (This House Comes)'''
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|3= Recorded late August 1990
|3= Including band introduction rap, with [[Rosie Gaines]] vox
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|1= '''Something Funky (This House Comes)'''
|1= '''Something Funky (This House Comes)'''
|2= Studio
|2= Studio
|3= Final version, intended for [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]]
|3= Including band introduction with [[Sonny T.]], non-remix 
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|see also                  =  
|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:1990]][[Category:Recorded 1990]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince and the New Power Generation)‏‎]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]]
|categories                = [[Category:2023]] [[Category:Recorded 1990]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince and the New Power Generation)‏‎]][[Category:Released Songs (Prince)]]
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Revision as of 16:56, 26 October 2023

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Something Funky (This House Comes)

from the album Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition
Song details
Performer: Prince and the New Power Generation
First Released: Rock In Rio II delayed TV broadcast (exact date needed)

27 October 2023

Album(s): Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition
Writer(s): Prince & Tony M.
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

Something Funky (This House Comes),was initially recorded as Something This House Funky Comes on 7 September 1990 at Smile Garage Studio in Tokyo, Japan (The same day as initial versions of Horny Pony and Call The Law).

The song, notably has a band rap where Tony M. introduces the NPG band members. It is unclear if the original September 1990 version already has this specific rap, but if it did it would not have mentioned Tommy Barberella on keys, as he wasn’t in the band yet at this point. Levi Seacer, Jr. was referred to as the band’s bass-man: ‘the man with the fingers and the sonic blast. And the boom…’

The song was worked on further in a later session at Larrabee Sound Studios in North Hollywood, California, presumably in October 1990. Version had Elisa Fiorillo’s vocals as placeholder for Rosie Gaines (who at this point was already named in the band-rap).

In a session on 14 November 14 1990 at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, Minnesota, was probably extended for a potential 12” version, and also updated once more to included Sonny T. in the band-introductions as well, with Levi Seacer, Jr. — now the band’s guitar player — omitted from it.

This extended take was remixed by Michael Koppelman in January 1991 at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, Minnesota.

The 7-minute remix version was finally released as Something Funky (This House Comes) (Band Version) in 2023 on Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition

A 4-minute version of the original 1990 version (but updated to already name Tommy Barbarella, but not yet Sonny T. and including Rosie Gaines’ vocals) was included as the eleventh track on a late December 1990, configuration of Diamonds And Pearls, but was removed for later configurations, and remained unreleased at the time. However, the song was performed live at some shows in early 1991, including at the Rock in Rio II Festival on 19 January 1991 (a.m.) that performance was broadcast on radio and television.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
7 September 1990 Smile Garage Studio,
Tokyo, Japan 		Tracking
October 1990 (estimate) Larrabee Sound Studios in North Hollywood, CA, USA Overdubbing, inclusing Elisa Fiorillo vox
14 November 14 1990 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Overdubbing
Mid-late November 1990 (estimate) Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Additional recording and re-working
late November – early December 1990 (estimate) Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Additional recording (replacing rap with Sonny on bass instead of Levi)
31 January 1991 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Mixing
Recording Personnel

Initial studio version

Updated studio version(s)

Live version


Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Something Funky (This House Comes) (Band Version) 7:04 Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition Studio Remastered 2023
Broadcasts/streaming (only)
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Something Funky (This House Comes) T.B.C. Delayed concert TV broadcast Live 19 January 1991 (a.m.), Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Something This House Funky Comes Studio Recorded September 1990
Something Funky (This House Comes) Studio Including band introduction rap, No Rosie Gaines vox
Something Funky (This House Comes) Studio Including band introduction rap, with Rosie Gaines vox
Something Funky (This House Comes) Studio Including band introduction with Sonny T., non-remix
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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