In 1984, one of the most beloved pop stars of all time released the track that would become his signature song, which stands ...

Prince owned 1984 with Purple Rain, his sixth studio album. Purple Rain spent 24 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200, and produced several hit songs, including No. 1 singles "Let's Go Crazy" and ...

On this day 42 years ago a rock legend received his first No. 1 hit with a song that still rocks today.

After Prince vaulted to another level of stardom with his 1982 album 1999, anticipation was high for his follow-up, Purple Rain, the soundtrack album to the 1984 film of the same name. Fortunately, ...

On this day (July 7) in 1984, Prince scored his first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “When Doves Cry.” The song would hold its spot atop the all-genre survey for five consecutive weeks. It also ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Prince's Purple Rain soundtrack hits a new all-time high more than ...

STATELINE, Nev. – When Doves Cry: The Ultimate Prince Experience will bring a high-energy tribute to the late music legend to Bally’s Showroom inside Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort on Saturday, Nov.

As “Stranger Things” closed out its five-season run with its grand finale, the two-hour conclusion boosted Spotify streams of Prince’s catalog, namely “Purple Rain” and “When Doves Cry,” as fans ...