1001 Album Complaints The Story Behind: Prince - Purple Rain, Ep 61
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Prince had swagger and style in spades, but he set his sights on Hollywood with the film (and soundtrack) for Purple Rain. The gents discuss 80's image curation, Eddie Van Halen, and the perils of being a prolific songwriter.
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Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5NVRFWjAtkcBQhcNyePTi0?si=5579bd3cdd804765
Listen to Purple Rain here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/7nXJ5k4XgRj5OLg9m8V3zc?si=LvC485YWTHqqXTfD6wc21A
IIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers
Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA
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Next week's album: Billy Bragg and Wilco - Mermaid Avenue