The Raspberry Beret dance

The dance in the "Raspberry Beret" video remains a footnote to Prince's performance, with no documented origin beyond the 1985 shoot.

Quick Facts

Song

Raspberry Beret

Artist

Prince

Single release year

1985

Album

Around the World in a Day (1985)

Genre

Funk
Dance
Pop

Lore & Background

Guitarist Pat Smear appears as a background dancer but was nearly fired because he could not dance; he was allowed to stay because Prince liked his hair. No further details about a specific dance or its creation are provided.

Reader's Guide

It only notes that the video includes synchronized dancing and an extended version of the song with a longer intro.

Did You Know?

The music video for "Raspberry Beret" was filmed on June 5, 1985, at S.I.R. in Los Angeles and directed primarily by Prince.
The video combines footage of Prince & The Revolution performing with animations created by Colossal Pictures co-founder Drew Takahashi.
Actress Jackie Swanson made her debut in the video, handing Prince his guitar.

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