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Purple Rain - Prince and the Revolution
The blockbuster soundtrack to Prince's semi- autobiographical movie was raunchy enough to inspire Tipper Gore to form the Parents Music Resource Center. It also showcases Prince's abilities as a guitarist, especially on "Let's Go Crazy." The breakthrough hit, "When Doves Cry," has no bass track: Looking for a different sound, Prince removed it, making one more unforgettable single. The title track was inspired by Bob Seger, of all people — when Prince was touring behind 1999 Seger was playing many of the same markets. Prince didn't understand his appeal but decided to try writing a crossover hit, a ballad in the Seger mode.
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