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‘Purple Rain’ is a song by Prince and the Revolution, released in 1984 as the title track from the album Purple Rain.
Combining rock, pop, gospel and soul influences, the epic power ballad is widely regarded as Prince’s signature song and one of the greatest recordings in popular music history.
Famous for its soaring guitar solo, emotional vocals and universal themes of love, loss and redemption, ‘Purple Rain’ became an international hit and remains a defining moment in Prince’s career.
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'Purple Rain' was written by Prince, who also co-produced the song with the Revolution.
Prince described 'Purple Rain' as a song about love, faith and perseverance in difficult times. The phrase "purple rain" symbolises an apocalyptic moment where people are guided by love and spirituality.
'Purple Rain' is celebrated for Prince's extraordinary vocal performance, its emotional lyrics and one of the most iconic guitar solos in rock history. It became his signature song and is widely considered one of the greatest songs ever recorded.