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|performer                = [[Grand Central]]
 
|performer                = [[Grand Central]]
 
|writer(s)                = [[André Cymone|André Anderson]]
 
|writer(s)                = [[André Cymone|André Anderson]]
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|producer(s)              = [[Prince]], [[André Cymone|André Anderson]] and [[Charles Smith|Charles ‘Chazz’ Smith]] (assumed)
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|producer(s)              = [[Prince]], [[André Cymone|André Anderson]] and [[Charles Smith|Charles 'Chazz' Smith]] (assumed)
 
|previous song            = [[Fun]]
 
|previous song            = [[Fun]]
 
|next song                = [[Funk Radio]]
 
|next song                = [[Funk Radio]]
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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 Smith|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.
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|introduction              = '''Funk It Up''' is an unreleased track performed live, and perhaps recorded at the [[Russell Ave, Anderson house]], Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1973 by [[Grand Central]], a band consisting of [[Prince]], [[André Cymone|André Anderson]] and [[Charles Smith|Charles ‘Chazz’ Smith]].
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Written by [[André Cymone|André Anderson]], '''Funk It Up''' is 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'''). The group had been playing the track live since at least 1973 although details of [[Grand Central]]’s live shows are not well known (the band mostly played cover versions of current hits).
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It is not known if it was later considered for inclusion on any project.
 
|recording info            =
 
|recording info            =
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
{{RecordingLine|
 
|date                      = 1973
 
|date                      = 1973
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|studio                    = Anderson residence,<br>Minneapolis, MN, USA
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|studio                    = [[Russell Ave, Anderson house]],<br>Minneapolis, MN, USA
 
|additional info          = Rehearsals and basic tracking (if recorded)
 
|additional info          = Rehearsals and basic tracking (if recorded)
 
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*[[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)
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*[[Charles Smith|Charles ‘Chazz’ Smith]] - drums (assumed)
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*[[Charles Smith|Charles 'Chazz' Smith]] - drums (assumed)
 
|unreleased versions      =  
 
|unreleased versions      =  
 
{{Unreleased|
 
{{Unreleased|

Revision as of 15:35, 3 April 2021

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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 at the Russell Ave, Anderson house, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1973 by Grand Central, a band consisting of Prince, André Anderson and Charles ‘Chazz’ Smith.

Written by André Anderson, Funk It Up is 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). The group had been playing the track live since at least 1973 although details of Grand Central’s live shows are not well known (the band mostly played cover versions of current hits).

It is not known if it was later considered for inclusion on any project.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
1973 Russell Ave, Anderson house,
Minneapolis, MN, USA 		Rehearsals and basic tracking (if recorded)
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions



 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
Fun   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Funk Radio
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