Cherry-Coloured Funk

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"Cherry-Coloured Funk"
Song by Cocteau Twins
from the album Heaven or Las Vegas
Released17 September 1990
Recorded1990
Studio September Sound, London
Genre Dream pop, ethereal wave
Length3:12
Label 4AD
Songwriters Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie, Simon Raymonde
Producer Robin Guthrie

"Cherry-Coloured Funk" is a song by the Scottish alternative rock band Cocteau Twins. It is the opening track on their sixth studio album, Heaven or Las Vegas (1990), released by 4AD. [1]

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Background and composition

Cherry-Coloured Funk was written and recorded by band members Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie, and Simon Raymonde during sessions for Heaven or Las Vegas at September Sound studios in London. Pitchfork called out the song's "first melty guitar chords" as setting up the listener to enjoy the bright imagery of Heaven or Las Vegas. [2]

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [3] Gold35,000‡
United States (RIAA) [4] Gold500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Personnel

References

  1. ↑ Raggett, Ned. "Cocteau Twins – Heaven or Las Vegas Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  2. ↑ Deusner, Stephen M. "Cocteau Twins: Blue Bell Knoll/Heaven or Las Vegas". Pitchfork. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
  3. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2025 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
  4. ↑ "American single certifications – Cocteau Twins – Cherry-Coloured Funk". Recording Industry Association of America.
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