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Podcast: Song Lyric Meanings
Episode: "Purple Rain" by Prince
Description: Song Lyrics Meaning - Purple Rain by Prince
"Purple Rain" is a song by American musician Prince and his backing band the Revolution. It is the title track from the 1984 album of the same name, which in turn is the soundtrack album for the 1984 film of the same name starring Prince, and was released as the third single from the album. The song is a power ballad that combines rock, R&B, gospel, and orchestral music."Purple Rain" reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for two weeks, being kept off...