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94 East – The Cookhouse 5 (used)

94 East – The Cookhouse 5 (used)

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94 East – The Cookhouse 5
"The Cookhouse 5" is a specific collection of early recordings by the funk group 
94 East that features Prince on guitar. 
Key Information:
  • Recordings: These five tracks were recorded in 1975 at Cookhouse Recording Studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • Prince's Role: Prince, then only 16 years old, played guitar on these recordings.
  • Historical Significance: "The Cookhouse 5" is considered a crucial document for understanding the beginnings of the "Minneapolis Sound" and Prince's early development as a musician.
  • Instrumental Versions: The album includes instrumental versions of each of the five songs, allowing for a clearer focus on Prince's guitar work.
  • Release: The collection has been released in various forms, including vinyl and digital formats, often with the tracks remixed.
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: The songs on "The Cookhouse 5" have been accepted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Library and Archives.
  • Album Titles: While commonly referred to as "The Cookhouse 5," it has also been released under slightly different titles like "The Cookhouse Five (Original 1975 Session)". 
Tracklist (Original and Instrumental Versions): 
  • If We Don't
  • If You See Me
  • I'll Always Love You
  • Games
  • Better Than You Think
  • If We Don't (Instrumental Version)
  • If You See Me (Instrumental Version)
  • I'll Always Love You (Instrumental Version)
  • Games (Instrumental Version)
  • Better Than You Think (Instrumental Version) 
The collection offers valuable insight into Prince's formative years and is a must-listen for fans interested in the roots of his unique sound. 
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