“When Doves Cry” to, of course, the epic title track, “Purple Rain.”And that was all a month before the release of the hit movie, which will be back in select theaters on July 3.It’s not only my favorite soundtrack of all time, but one of my top-five albums of all time. Period.And in honor of Purple Rain’s 40th anniversary, let’s throw it back to some of my other all-time favorite soundtracks:Let’s kick it off with the smash “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack, which had everybody twirling under that disco ball back in 1977.John Travolta may have been the star of the movie, but the Bees Gees were the stars of the soundtrack.Whenever “Stayin’ Alive” comes on — trust — disco is no longer dead.And it still makes you wanna bust into your best Tony Manero strut.Just like the Bee Gees were the masterminds behind the “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack, Babyface was the man behind all the female feels on the 1995 “Waiting to Exhale” soundtrack …Face wrote and produced for a stellar cast of soul sisters … from Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige to Chaka Khan and Patti LaBelle to Toni Braxton and Brandy.I mean, it was a who’s who!And of course, there was Whitney Houston, who also starred in the film.
Why ‘Purple Rain’ Led Prince to Turn His Back on the Superstardom He’d Manifested
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Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music After your masterplan succeeds and so many of your dreams come true… then what? That is a question a 26-year-old Prince may well have been asking himself after “Purple Rain” transformed him into a global superstar virtually overnight (or whatever passed for “overnight” in 1984). While his rise was gradual — “Purple Rain,” released on this day 40 years ago, was Prince’s sixth album — there’s no disputing the remarkable speed with which his fame skyrocketed during the summer of “Ghostbusters,” the Los Angeles Olympics and “Born in the U.S.A.” Granted, musical careers, like nearly everything else, moved more gradually back then.
But that’s also how Prince revealed himself. Launched as an R&B loverman with 1978’s “For You,” he began incorporating pop, new wave, heavily NSFW lyrics and other influences over the next few years.
As one of the first Black artists to be featured on then-new MTV, his epic “1999” album and its videos showed a Prince that few outside of his fan base had seen: “Wow, did you know he could dance like that? And look, he can shred on guitar too!” That album’s slow build from its October 1982 release set the stage for “Purple Rain,” thanks to video play and hard touring, the pressures of which would inform the inter-band conflicts featured in the film — not to mention the blazing rock music he would adapt for this phase of his career, and which brought him to mainstream white audiences. “Purple Rain” was launched brilliantly: “When Doves Cry,” its unique and unforgettable lead single, debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 2 at No.
57, then rose unusually rapidly (for the era) to No. 1 in just over a month, beginning its five-week reign on July 7 — a week after the
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Rob Stone, Co-Founder of Cornerstone Agency and the Fader Magazine, Dies at 55
Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Rob Stone, who co-founded the influential music marketing company Cornerstone Agency and the magazine the Fader, died Monday after a battle with cancer, according to social media posts from his family and his longtime friend and co-CEO Jon Cohen. He was 55. “It is with a heavy heart and sadness we share the news of the passing of Rob Stone,” his family wrote.
Pavè "Paul" Corkovic, once notorious armed robber who turned his back on crime, is killed in motorcycle crash
A once notorious armed robber who had turned his life away from crime has been killed in a motorbike crash. Pavè "Paul" Corkovic, 60, died after his machine apparently hit a central reservation on a dual carriageway in Salford.
"He turned his life around" - Family pay tribute to 'Salford legend' killed in crash involving motorbike
The family of a once notorious armed robber who had since turned his back on crime have paid heartfelt tribute to him after he was killed in a motorbike crash.
Princess Anne Is in the Hospital Following an ‘Incident’ at Her Estate
is in the hospital after suffering “minor injuries and a concussion” following an incident at Gatcombe Park, Buckingham Palace has announced.Dubbed King Charles’s “secret weapon,” the Princess Royal, 73, has proven herself time and time again as a trusted member of the Royal Family with an unwavering sense of duty. She was a doting daughter to her parents, the Duke of Edinburgh and , with whom she shared a wonderfully close relationship right up until their deaths.Buckingham Palace has said the princess was injured last night while walking on her estate in Gloucestershire.
Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ gets new Dolby Atmos mix for 40th anniversary
Prince’s classic 1984 album ‘Purple Rain’ is receiving a new audio-immersive Dolby Atmos re-issue for its 40th anniversary.The new mix is being made available by NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises, in partnership with Warner Records, and is available to stream now via participating streaming services.The album, recorded by Prince and the Revolution, arrived weeks ahead of the hit film of the same name. The record topped the US charts for 24 weeks, sold over 25 million copies worldwide and picked up awards at the Grammys, Brits and Oscars.The Atmos version has been mixed from the original master tapes by Chris James, a longtime collaborator with Prince, and an audiophile Blu-ray version will be released later in the year.A newly restored 4K version of the Purple Rain film is also receiving a release, with a limited theatrical run set to start on July 3.Also this weekend, at the iconic Paisley Park Studios in Minnesota, Prince fans are congregating for Celebration 2024.
Taylor Swift Finally Goes IG Official With Travis Kelce By Sharing Photo Of Them With Prince William & His Kids! LOOK!
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made their romance Instagram official!
Yes, Ben Affleck Called J.Lo His 'Wife' In New Interview -- But Here's Why That's NOT A Hopeful Sign!
Sorry, Bennifer shippers. Things still are NOT looking up when it comes to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s marriage.
NFL Star Matthew Stafford's Wife Hooked Up With His Backup QB To Make Him Jealous -- And It Worked!
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly almost didn’t end up together… because she was hooking up with his teammate!!
Premiere of AI film cancelled following social media backlash and 200 complaints
The Last Screenwriter on Sunday (June 16). However, the cinema later announced that the premiere would not go ahead.In its statement on social media, the Prince Charles said: “The feedback we received over the last 24hrs once we advertised the film has highlighted the strong concern held by many of our audience on the use of AI in place of a writer which speaks to a wider issue within the industry.”pic.twitter.com/jASebzE0Tj— Prince Charles Cinema (@ThePCCLondon) June 18, 2024Directed by Peter Luisi and starring Nicholas Pople, The Last Screenwriter is a Swiss production that tells the story of “a celebrated screenwriter” who “finds his world shaken when he encounters a cutting edge AI scriptwriting system.
Matthew Stafford's Wife Kelly Explains Why She Once Dated His Backup Quarterback
Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly have been together for nearly two decades after meeting in college and they’re happily married today!
Prince William jokes about the worst gift he’s ever given - and Kate will never let him forget it
As the Prince of Wales celebrates his 42nd birthday on Friday, 21 June, he will surely be treated to lots of special gifts from the Princess of Wales and his three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. While the heir to the throne has likely gotten better over the years, he previously joked about one of the first gifts he bought Kate during the early days of their relationship.
Prince Louis' cheeky response to sister Princess Charlotte after Trooping the Colour boredom
Prince Louis stole the show at Saturday's Trooping the Colour, where his mother, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, made a much-anticipated return to public duties after taking a break due to her cancer diagnosis.
Kevin Costner had an ‘ugly’ feud with the royal family after Princess Diana’s death: They ‘turned on me’
“The Howard Stern Show” on Tuesday, the Oscar winner, 69, confirmed that a sequel to his hit 1992 film “The Bodyguard” with Whitney Houston was in the works with Princess Diana as his planned co-star.However, Diana’s death in summer 1997 caused the project to be canceled — and Costner subsequently faced the wrath of the royals, who didn’t believe that the princess was willing to do a Hollywood movie.“When Diana passed, about a year later it had leaked out that I was prepping ‘Bodyguard 2’ with her. And what happened was, the royal family kind of turned on me a little bit,” he recalled.
Prince George Went Full Big Brother While Correcting Prince Louis at Trooping the Colour
, which also happened to mark first public appearance since in late March. While the Princess of Wales wore with black trim that complimented nine-year-old navy coat dress, 10-year-old and six-year-old matched in double-breasted navy suits and blue ties.While the youngest Wales sibling didn't get up to his on the Buckingham Palace Balcony, his older brother still found something to correct.
Princess Charlotte 'hands back' lavish gift worth staggering £36,000
Princess Charlotte, who is third in line to the throne, had to return an incredibly lavish gift she received as a newborn.The now-nine year old princess was presented with a £36,000 item when she was born back in May 2015. However, due to strict Royal protocols, the middle child of Prince William and Kate Middleton wasn't allowed to keep this extravagant present.The gift in question was from Natural Sapphire Company, which gifted a costly baby rattle made from 18ct white gold and decorated with diamonds, sapphires, and rubies to create a Union Jack.The company explained on their website why they decided to splurge for Princess Charlotte's birth.They wrote: "When Kate and William were engaged with the iconic blue sapphire ring that once belonged to Princess Diana, our sapphire ring sales rocketed.
Princess Catherine Shares Sweet Photo Of Prince William & Kids For Father’s Day! Look!
Princess Catherine is celebrating her hubby.
Prince William shares sweet Father's Day tribute to his 'Pa' King Charles
Prince William has paid tribute to his Royal Father King Charles III, in the form of a nostalgic father-son photo.
Prince William shares touching Father's Day tribute to King Charles
The Prince of Wales has shared a photo of him playing football with the King in a touching tribute to mark Father’s Day.
Revealed: What Prince Louis whispered to mom Kate Middleton at Trooping the Colour
made her first public appearance since her shock cancer diagnosis in March — arrived at Buckingham Palace in a horse-drawn carriage with her three children: Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Louis, 6. Kate sat next to her youngest son who was seen speaking with his mom while sporting an animated expression on her face.