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'Purple Rain' is the sixth studio album by Prince, released on June 25, 1984. It is the soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name.
'Purple Rain' is the sixth studio album by Prince, released on June 25, 1984. It is the soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. Warner Bros. Records
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by Bill DeVille

February 10, 2024

The Time Machine visits 1984 this time. A huge year for MN music. Prince had his biggest year yet issuing the film and soundtrack to Purple Rain his pals The Time & Sheila E also released big sellers.. The Suburbs released their greatest song. Leonard Cohen wrote a song for the ages & we first got to know Sade. It’s all 1984 on this episode of Time Machine.

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