Prince (November 23, 1983) “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” – 7" Single US

This was the fifth and final single released from Prince’s breakthrough double album 1999.

Artist: Prince

Label: Warner Bros.

Date: November 23, 1983

Catalogue: 7-29548

Format: 7" Single

Country: USA

Written by: Prince

Produced by: Prince

TRACK LIST 

Side A

Let’s Pretend We’re Married (3:40)

Side B

Irresistible Bitch (4:11)

PERSONNEL

Prince – vocals, all instruments, production Wendy & Lisa – background vocals (on Irresistible Bitch)

THE STORY

“Let’s Pretend We’re Married” was issued as the fifth single from the 1999 album in late 1983. The playful, funk-driven A-side was paired with the previously unreleased B-side “Irresistible Bitch.” Although it didn’t match the chart success of earlier singles from the album, it remains a fan favorite from Prince’s early Warner Bros. era.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

The single features the striking shirtless cover photo with neon lighting. The 12" version preceded the 7" in the US market. This release marked the final single from the massively successful 1999 project.

CHART PERFORMANCE 

US Billboard Hot 100 – #52 (peaked December 17, 1983) US Billboard Black Singles – #55 (peaked January 7, 1984) US Billboard Dance/Disco Top 80 – #52 (with Irresistible Bitch)

RELATED MATERIAL 

Prince (1982) 1999 (Album) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES 

Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2.

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