Prince's Purple Rain
28 June 2024 - 43 minsIt’s been 40 years since Prince released his psychedelic pop masterpiece, Purple Rain. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Purple Rain for its anniversary.
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Featured Songs:
Prince And The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984
Prince And The Revolution, "Let's Go Crazy," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984
Prince And The Revolution, "Take Me With U," Pur...
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