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"Purple Rain" is a power ballad by Prince and the The Revolution. It was his third US single (second UK) and title track from the 1984 album of the same name, which in turn was the soundtrack album for the 1984 film of the same name. The song is an emotional combination of rock and roll, pop and gospel music. It reached #2 in the U.S., and is widely considered Prince's signature song. The song was recorded live at the Minneapolis club First Avenue in 1983. The performance was the live debut of Wendy Melvoin, and also netted the final three songs of the Purple Rain alb… read more
"Purple Rain" is a power ballad by Prince and the The Revolution. It was his third US single (second UK) and title track from the 1984 albu… read more
"Purple Rain" is a power ballad by Prince and the The Revolution. It was his third US single (second UK) and title track from the 1984 album of the same name, which in turn was… read more

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The Revolution is an American R&B and pop rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1979 by Prince. Initially serving as Prince's backing band for live performances, the group later became an important studio ensemble. Its music combined elements of rock, funk, R&B, new wave, synth-pop, and psychedelia, and contributed significantly to the development of the Minneapolis sound. The band remained active with Prince until its dissolution in 1986 and reunited for performances following his death in 2016. The Revolution first appeared on Prince's album "1999&q… read more
The Revolution is an American R&B and pop rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1979 by Prince. Initially serving as Prince's backing band for live performances, the group… read more
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