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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Purple_Rain_(song)Purple Rain (song) - Wikipedia

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   Jungle Love. (1984) Purple vinyl issue. Limited edition release. " Purple Rain " is a song by the American musician Prince and his backing band the Revolution. It is the title track from the 1984 album of the same name, which in turn is the soundtrack album for the 1984 film of the same name starring Prince, and was released as the third single ...

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3. americansongwriter.com › behind-the-meaning-ofBehind the Meaning of “Purple Rain” by Prince - American ...

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   Apr 13, 2022 · Purple rain pertains to the end of the world and being with the one you love and letting your faith/God guide you through the purple rain,” Prince said of the song’s meaning. To keep up the ...

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4. www.songfacts.com › facts › princePurple Rain by Prince - Songfacts

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   Purple Rain is a pun on Purple Reign, Christ the King. The song is about bad relationships (girlfriend, father) and the singer's wish that they accept Christ as King and thus find happiness and peace. In other words, Prince, in a genius, sneaky way, is trying to convert all of us.

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   Is Purple Rain a pop song?

   • From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Purple Rain"is a popand rocksong by the musicianPrince. The song is from the 1984 album of the same name. It was the third singleoff that album. On the BillboardHot 100, the album reached #2 for two weeks. It was certified as Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.

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   Is Purple Rain Prince's greatest song ever?

   • From this came the single “Purple Rain.” Logically, you would have expected “ Purple Rain ” to have been released as the lead single, but that is not what happened. “ When Doves Cry ” was chosen ahead of “ Purple Rain ” as the lead single. That move paid off. “When Doves Cry” is possibly Prince’s greatest song ever.

   Meaning Behind “Purple Rain” Song By Prince - Old Time Music

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   What is the lyric for Purple Rain?

   • Jon from Fullerton, Ca The lyric for "Purple Rain" was taken from a song called Ventura Highway by 70's group America. It's the 2nd verse: "wishing on a fallen star/waiting for the early train/sorry boy, but I've been hit by purple rain". Purple rain is a form of acid (the hallucinogenic)

   Purple Rain by Prince - Songfacts

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   Are the lyrics of Purple Rain ambiguous?

   • Erik from Minneapolis, Mn My God you are all so stupid. You're reading way too much into it. The lyrics of Purple Rain are not ambiguous. They are very straight forward (minus the meaning of purple rain itself).

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6. www.thisisdig.com › purple-rain-prince-song-storyPurple Rain: The Story Behind Prince’s Career-Defining Song

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   Jun 25, 2022 · Released as a single on 10 September 1984 in the UK (and 26 September in the US), Purple Rain’s religious overtones were underscored by its B-side, God, a hymnal-like song which Prince would perform live during the Purple Rain tour. Throughout the demanding run of 98 shows, Prince sought transcendence on stage as he closed each night with his ...

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   Purple Rain (song) "Purple Rain" is a pop and rock song by the musician Prince. The song is from the 1984 album of the same name. It was the third single off that album. On the Billboard Hot 100, the album reached #2 for two weeks. It was certified as Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. [1]

8. oldtimemusic.com › meaning-behind-purple-rain-songMeaning Behind “Purple Rain” Song By Prince - Old Time Music

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   Apr 22, 2024 · The meaning of “Purple Rain” essentially centers around the apocalyptic ending of the world. To understand where this came from and why the song came to be, you must be aware of the historical context of the song/ That’s because it’s related to the time it was written in the early 80s. During this period….

9. ultimateprince.com › prince-purple-rain-albumPrince's 'Purple Rain': A Guide to Every Song - Ultimate Prince

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   Jun 25, 2019 · Prince’s ‘Purple Rain': A Guide to Every Song. Dave Lifton Published: June 25, 2019. Warner Bros. Released on June 25, 1984, Purple Rain served as the soundtrack to Prince 's film of the same name. It turned Prince into global superstar, spawning five Top 40 hits, including four Top 10s and two chart-toppers and sold more than 25 million ...