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"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 from the album.
- "God", "God" (instr, UK 12-inch)
- September 26, 1984
- August 3, 1983 (live basic track), Mid-August–mid-September, 1983 (overdubs)
Prince’s definitive power ballad “Purple Rain” peaked at #2 on the Hot 100 on November 17, 1984 behind Wham’s “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go”. It was the title track of the… Read More. Jun....
Purple Rain won Prince an Oscar for Best Original Song Score (not to be confused with the Best Original Score category, won that year by A Passage to India). The song "Purple Rain" was the centerpiece of the film and a key plot point.
Jun 25, 2022 · Purple Rain: The Story Behind Prince’s Career-Defining Song - Dig! Back. Jason Draper. 25 June 2022. If Prince has one single signature song, then it is Purple Rain.
