Movie Madness / 40 years after 'Purple Rain,' Prince’s band remembers how the movie came together
« Last post by AngelOfThyNight on Yesterday at 11:08:16 PM »Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peak into Prince’s musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented in the film.
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Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peak into Prince’s musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented in the film.
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