Prince (April 14, 1982) Let's Work / Ronnie, Talk To Russia – Single 7" NL
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- Apr 14, 1982
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Prince released “Let’s Work” as the second single from the Controversy album in the Netherlands on April 14, 1982. It was issued in both 7" and 12" commercial formats.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Prince
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single
Country: Netherlands
Released: April 14, 1982
Genre: Funk, Rock, Minneapolis Sound
A-Side: “Let’s Work”
Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince
B-Side: “Ronnie, Talk To Russia”
Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince
VARIANTS
Netherlands 7" Commercial Single
(WB 17 922)
A. Let’s Work – 2:56
B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48
Netherlands 12" Commercial Single
(WB 26216)
A. Let’s Work (Long Version / Dance Remix) – 8:02
B. Ronnie, Talk To Russia – 1:48
INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS
USA – Warner Bros. – 1982
(January)
Germany – Warner Bros. – WB 17 922 / WB 26216
(February 18, 1982)
New Zealand – Warner Bros. – 1982
UK – Warner Bros. – 1982
(April 2,)
PERSONNEL
Prince – lead and backing vocals, ARP Omni, Oberheim OB-X, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, handclaps Morris Day – drums (on extended version)
Production Produced by Prince
THE STORY
“Let’s Work” evolved from an earlier track called “Let’s Rock” inspired by a local Minneapolis dance. The extended 12" version features additional solos and samples from other Controversy tracks. It was backed with the album track “Ronnie, Talk To Russia”.
CONTEXT & NOTES
This was Prince’s second single from the Controversy album. The long version on the 12" became a popular club track. The song is notable for its funky groove and Prince’s energetic vocal delivery.
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Prince (January 20, 1982) Let’s Work (Dance Remix) - 12" Single
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SOURCES Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Discogs • 45cat • BBC Official Charts • Wikipedia
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