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〕 *psychedelic pop }} | Length = 7" single and album version: 3:31 12" single: 6:30 Video: 4:18 | Label = Paisley Park | Writer = Prince | Producer = Prince | Certification = | Last single = "Take Me with U" (1985) | This single = "Raspberry Beret" (1985) | Next single = "Pop Life" (1985) | Misc = }} "Raspberry Beret" is a chart-topping hit song by Prince and The Revolution. It was the first U.S. (and second UK) single from their 1985 album, ''Around the World in a Day''. The sound was different from any previous Prince track, incorporating Middle Eastern finger cymbals, stringed instruments, and even a harmonica on the extended version. The song was also more in the pop vein than ever before, though the 12-inch single and video of the song feature a funky intro. Although the song was originally recorded in 1982, Prince drastically reworked it with The Revolution to give it more of an international sound. The string section was: Novi Novog on violin, Suzie Katayama and David Coleman on cello. Wendy & Lisa composed and conducted the strings on Raspberry Beret and provided backing vocals. The rest of the song was performed by Prince. The song tells of a teenage romance and first sexual experience with a girl who wears the titular hat. The video for the song was Prince's first since his short-lived "ban" on music videos, and was directed primarily by himself, with animation created by Colossal Pictures co-founder Drew Takahashi. The song quickly became a fan favorite, and a staple in nearly every Prince tour. The extended version was included on ''Ultimate'' in 2006. While this song hit #1 in Cash Box and reached #2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the US, only behind "A View to a Kill" by Duran Duran, it only reached #25 on the UK Singles Chart. The US B-side, "She's Always in My Hair", is a rock and roll number, with guitar and organs and emotional lyrics screamed toward the end. The song would finally be performed live for the first time in 1993. This song is also said to be about Susan Moonsie of Vanity 6, but a glimpse of Prince's feelings towards the end of their relationship. "She's Always in My Hair" is actually about background singer and protégé Jill Jones, while "Private Joy" from ''Controversy'' is about Moonsie. The UK B-side was "Hello", which was included on the US release of "Pop Life". The 12" version has an incorrect time listing on the label. It is listed as 7:25, when the actual length of the song is 6:35. ==Cover versions== * An alternative rock cover version of "Raspberry Beret" was recorded and released in 1990 by the Hindu Love Gods, (composed of all members of R.E.M. except Michael Stipe, with Warren Zevon providing lead vocals) and achieved moderate popularity. This version, which also appears on Zevon's compilation album ''Genius: The Best of Warren Zevon'', has fewer lyrics than the original. * D'Angelo covered the song as a B-side for his single "She's Always In My Hair" in 1997 and it appeared on the ''Scream 2'' soundtrack. * In 2006, Scottish glam rock band El Presidente covered "Raspberry Beret" and released it as a B-side for their 2006 single "Turn This Thing Around". Their version was more rock-based, faster and more uptempo, and includes a guitar solo at the end. The band often plays the song live in concert. * Australian pop singer Kate Ceberano covered the song for her 2007 album, ''Nine Lime Avenue''. * A cover of the song was also recorded by The Derailers with a rock/country sound. * James McNew, bassist for Yo La Tengo, recorded a cover of the song under the name Dump for his album ''That Skinny Motherfucker with the High Voice?'' 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Raspberry Beret」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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