The basic tracking for “Holly Rock” took place at Sunset Sound studios in Los Angeles at the end of April 1985 - the very same week that Prince also recorded “Kiss” for his own Parade album.
“Holly Rock” was recorded for inclusion on the original soundtrack for the 1985 movie Krush Groove. While Prince gave Sheila E. sole writing and producer credit, he actually produced the track himself and co-wrote it with Sheila. Though not a hit at the time, the electrifying full six and half-minute version has become a firm fan favourite due to the scarcity of copies of the soundtrack.
Prince's rendition of \"Holly Rock\" is one of the 15 tracks on the new album Originals, a collection of Prince's versions of the hit songs he gave to other artists. Out now on Warner Records, Originals also includes Prince’s original performances of “Jungle Love,” “The Glamorous Life,” “Sex Shooter,” and more.
Together with archival footage from his vault — which captures Prince rehearsing with his band, The Revolution, for their massive Purple Rain Tour — these recordings provide a rare window into Prince’s creative process in this wildly productive era.
Purchase physical versions of the album via the Official Prince Store here: https://store.prince.com.
Director: Aaron Lampert
Producer: Mike Downs
Art Director: Sharon Liu
Animators: Nicolette van Gendt, Duncan Gist, Reg Isaac, Andrea Simonti
Creative Studio: Electric Light Studios
Executive Producer: Jamie Carter
Production Company: Warner Music UK
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