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   Did Prince write the song 'Purple Rain'?

   • At the end of the film, as Prince and his group battle it out with another band The Time in a showdown, Prince uses ‘Purple Rain’ to defeat them, introducing the song as being written by the duo. Aside from being a useful plot device, what else was the song actually about?

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   Is Purple Rain a real song?

   • " 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 Purple Rain, which in turn is the soundtrack album for the 1984 film Purple Rain starring Prince, and was released as the third single from the album.

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   Why does Prince use Purple Rain?

   • Of course, there is an element of balladry in the track but the continuous use of the imagery of purple rain does a lot to transport the listener out of that safe love song space. It’s true that the use of purple came from Prince’s creative mind.

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   Is 'Purple Rain' a religious song?

   • "'Purple Rain' is like a 'Stairway To Heaven.' It's non-religious, but people feel reverent about it." "Purple Rain" is arguably the most well-loved Prince song of all time. Learn more about what went into the popular song here.

   The Real Meaning Behind Prince's 'Purple Rain' - Nicki Swift

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   What does Purple Rain mean?

   • “When there’s blood in the sky – red and blue = purple,” Prince once explained. “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.” Though this song had the potential to be morbidly depressing, Prince somehow makes it a declaration of love against all odds.

   What Exactly is “Purple Rain?” The Answer According to Prince

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   Why did Prince sing 'Purple Rain' at the Super Bowl XLI?

   • 'Purple Rain' was a staple of Prince's live performances. At the Super Bowl XLI's halftime show, 'Purple Rain' was the last song of Prince's set and appropriately started during a downpour at the stadium. When combined with the purple stage lighting, it created the song's signature image.

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   Apr 24, 2024 · According to legend, “Purple Rain” was originally meant to be a country song and collaboration with legendary artist Stevie Nicks. Nicks said she received a 10-minute instrumental version of...

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   Sep 27, 2024 · There is something almost haunting about “Purple Rain.” As it turns out, that feeling is intentional. Prince penned this song to be a vignette of the end of the world.

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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 Purple Rain, which in turn is the soundtrack album for the 1984 film Purple Rain starring Prince, and was released as the third single from the album.

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   Sep 26, 2024 · At the Super Bowl XLI's halftime show, 'Purple Rain' was the last song of Prince's set and appropriately started during a downpour at the stadium. When combined with the purple stage lighting, it created the song's signature image.

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   Sep 26, 2020 · It provokes an argument between Prince, Wendy and Lisa as they accuse him of “being paranoid as usual.” At the end of the film, as Prince and his group battle it out with another band The Time in a showdown, Prince uses ‘Purple Rain’ to defeat them, introducing the song as being written by the duo.

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   May 15, 2019 · They ended with Purple Rain, a slow-burning, 10-minute ballad which began on acoustic guitar and erupted into an electric frenzy. With minimal overdubs, the performance closed the album and film which sent Prince onto 80s pop’s Olympus.

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    Apr 18, 2021 · "Purple Rain" is arguably the most well-loved Prince song of all time. Learn more about what went into the popular song here.