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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. This version had [[Elisa Fiorillo]]’s vocals as placeholder for [[Rosie Gaines]] (who at this point was already named in the band-rap).  
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. This 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 [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 14|14 November 14 1990]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, Minnesota, '''Something Funky (This House Comes)''' was probably extended for a potential 12” version, and also updated once more to included [[Sonny T.]] in the band-introduction as well, with [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] — now the band’s guitar player —  omitted from it.
In a session on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 14|14 November 1990]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, Minnesota, '''Something Funky (This House Comes)''' was probably extended for a potential 12” version, and also updated once more to included [[Sonny T.]] in the band-introduction 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.
This extended take was remixed by Michael Koppelman in January 1991 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, Minnesota.
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Revision as of 18:59, 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 (on 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. This 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 1990 at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, Minnesota, Something Funky (This House Comes) was probably extended for a potential 12” version, and also updated once more to included Sonny T. in the band-introduction 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 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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