94 East

The Cookhouse 5

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In 1975, Pepe Willie booked time at Cookhouse Recording Studios in Minneapolis to demo five original compositions. Known colloquially as “The Cookhouse 5” these recordings showcase a 16-year-old guitar prodigy named Prince Rogers Nelson. A crucial document concerning the origins of the Minneapolis Sound, the B-side boasts instrumental versions of each infectious tune, providing an even greater vantage point from which to admire the Purple One’s expressive playing style, already evident in his teenaged years.

TRACK LISTING

A
1. If We Don’t
2. If You See Me
3. I’ll Always Love You
4. Games
5. Better Than You Think

B
1. If We Don’t (Instrumental)
2. If You See Me (Instrumental)
3. I’ll Always Love You (Instrumental)
4. Games (Instrumental)
5. Better Than You Think (Instrumental)

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