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Camille
Prince · 1986 · Track 8
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Duración4:32
ÁlbumCamille
Año1986
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The story behind
The song *Rockhard in a Funky Place* has a particular story behind it, linked to a project that Prince conceived under the name *Camille*. It was an album he planned to release in 1986, using an altered voice, with a higher, androgynous tone, to create a distinct character. The idea was that the public wouldn't know it was him, but the project was halted shortly before its release. Some of the ideas and recordings from those sessions ended up being integrated into other works, with 1987's *Sign o' the Times* being one of the most notable destinations. Years later, in March 2022, it was announced that Third Man Records acquired the rights to publish this material. The canonical title of this specific piece is *Rockhard in a Funky Place* and its duration is 4:32.
Prince Rogers Nelson, born in Minneapolis in 1958 and passed away in Chanhassen in 2016, was a multifaceted artist who explored rock, soul, and funk. During the 1980s, he consolidated himself as a key figure in musical innovation, being considered the creator of the so-called "Minneapolis sound." This style began to take shape from his third album, *Dirty Mind*, and was clearly defined in 1981 with *Controversy*, and was even noticeable on the debut album of The Time. His massive recognition came with the 1984 album *Purple Rain*, which also inspired a film. The song *Purple Rain* earned him an Oscar for Best Original Score, and the album itself received a Grammy. Other songs from that album, such as *When Doves Cry* and *Let's Go Crazy*, became global hits.