I always thought this cover was strange, can someone enlighten me who this man is or what is the relation to Prince? I found out that his name is Mr. Edward G. Robinson, and that he was an actor, but really, what is the connection to Prince? Why put him on the cover? I know he is mentioned on the live version that plays on tidal, is he so well-known in the US? Or did Prince just thought this cover looked funny (seemingly taken from the Wikipedia entry on Robinson...)? Or did Tidal produce this cover (streaming only...)

I think this is weird...

Edward G Robinson.

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See the 'Trivia' section here: http://www.princevault.co...lack_Sweat

A classic noir actor who was in everything! Such an amazing actor.

Some of my favourites are:

Little Caesar
The Man with Two Faces
Double Indemnity
Cheyenne Autumn - directed by the awesome John Ford!!

Yes! And you know he references him in the song. Was he a funky dude?? I've always wondered the connection to Prince as well. Anybody?