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Aug. 3, 1983: The birth of "Purple Rain"

Aug. 3, 1983: The birth of "Purple Rain"

Released Tuesday, 13th October 2020
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Aug. 3, 1983: The birth of "Purple Rain"

Aug. 3, 1983: The birth of "Purple Rain"

Aug. 3, 1983: The birth of "Purple Rain"

Aug. 3, 1983: The birth of "Purple Rain"

Tuesday, 13th October 2020
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Most casual Prince fans know 'Purple Rain' was partially filmed at First Avenue. But did you know the title song is a live recording, taped at First Ave a few months before filming started? In this episode, we meet Prince and the Revolution at a benefit show for Minnesota Dance Theatre, where they debuted "Purple Rain" in support of dance and community. [Songs sampled: Prince - "Purple Rain," Purple Playground - "Purple Playground"]

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