Explore the album and film that made Prince a household name. From The Revolution to unforgettable singles, revisit the ‘Purple Rain’ era.
In which year was Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ album released?
1987
1985
1982
1984
‘Purple Rain’ is credited to Prince and which backing band?
The Family
The New Power Generation
The Time
The Revolution
Which single served as the lead release from ‘Purple Rain’?
I Would Die 4 U
Let’s Go Crazy
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When Doves Cry
‘When Doves Cry’ is notable for omitting which common rock instrument in its arrangement?
Electric guitar
Piano
Bass guitar
Drum kit
Which label released ‘Purple Rain’?
A&M Records
Columbia Records
Atlantic Records
Warner Bros. Records
Basic tracks for the title song were recorded live at which Minneapolis venue?
First Avenue
Paisley Park Studios
The Warehouse
7th St Entry
Who directed the ‘Purple Rain’ feature film?
Francis Ford Coppola
John Hughes
Albert Magnoli
Spike Lee
Which chart did the ‘Purple Rain’ album dominate for weeks in 1984?
UK Singles Chart
Billboard Hot 100 (singles)
Billboard 200 (albums)
Billboard Alternative Albums
Which song opens with the famous ‘Dearly beloved…’ spoken introduction?
Take Me with U
I Would Die 4 U
Let’s Go Crazy
Computer Blue
‘Purple Rain’ functions as the soundtrack to which 1984 film?
Graffiti Bridge
Sign o’ the Times
Under the Cherry Moon
Purple Rain
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