Purple Rain by Prince and the Revolution
Purple Rain by Prince and the Revolution

Purple Rain

Prince and the Revolution * Track #9 On Purple Rain

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Purple Rain by Prince and the Revolution

Release Date
Mon Jun 25 1984
Produced by
Prince
Writed by
Prince
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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 album and namesake of a film in which Prince plays “The Kid” who has nostalgic yearning for a pure love.

Prince explained that t...

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Purple Rain Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted, one time, to see you laughing

[Pre-Chorus]
I only want to see you laughing
In the purple rain

[Chorus]
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you bathing
In the purple rain

[Verse 2]
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I only wanted to be some kind of friend, hey
Baby, I could never steal you from another

[Pre-Chorus]
It's such a shame our friendship had to end

[Chorus]
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you underneath the purple rain

[Verse 3]
Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out for something new
That means you, too
You say you want a leader
But you can't seem to make up your mind

[Pre-Chorus]
I think you better close it
And let me guide you to the purple rain

[Chorus]
Purple rain, purple rain, yeah
Purple rain, purple rain, wooo!
If you know what I'm singing about up here
Come on, raise your hand
Purple rain, purple rain, yeah
I only want to see you
Only want to see you in the purple rain

[Instrumental Outro 3:46-8:40]
[Guitar Solo]

Purple Rain Q&A

Who wrote Purple Rain's ?

Purple Rain was written by Prince.

Who produced Purple Rain's ?

Purple Rain was produced by Prince.

When did Prince and the Revolution release Purple Rain?

Prince and the Revolution released Purple Rain on Mon Jun 25 1984.

What does purple rain mean

There are several contending interpretations of Prince’s infamous lyrics, but the overarching message is clear; our protagonist is wistful for the deliverance of his lover.

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What did Prince and the Revolution say about "Purple Rain"?

Lisa Coleman told Spin magazine:

You know how [Prince] is. It wasn’t about coming out with the next record. The next record had to be a whole environment.

Dr. Fink said the idea came about while the band was on tour:

We kept running into Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. After one of the show...

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Did this track receive any accolades?

Yes, Rolling Stone ranked it number 144 on their ‘500 Greatest Songs of All Time’ list. Q magazine also included it on their ‘100 Greatest Guitar Tracks’ list. Pitchfork named it the best song of the 1980s.

Additionally, it was included in the ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Roc...

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