Twenty-five Years of Prince and ‘Purple Rain’
Twenty-five-years-ago, an upstart from Minnesota shot into superstardom with the release of “Purple Rain,” the film and its accompanying soundtrack. The album produced hits like the title track, ?Let’s Go Crazy? and its biggest hit, ?When Doves Cry.? Brian Raftery is a contributing writer for SPIN Magazine, and he has the cover story on its next issue commemorating Purple Rain’s 25th anniversary. It includes interviews from most of the major players involved in the groundbreaking film and album.
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