"Purple Rain" is a power ballad by American artist Prince, released on September 26, 1984, as the third single from his iconic album and film of the same name, Purple Rain. The song was written by Prince and produced by Prince and the Revolution. Originally conceived as a country song collaboration with Stevie Nicks, the track evolved into a fusion of rock, gospel, R&B, and orchestral pop. Clocking in at over eight minutes in its album version, "Purple Rain" became one of Prince’s most defining and enduring works

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