Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ turns 40 — and we celebrate with the ultimate soundtrack playlist By Chuck Arnold Published June 28, 2024, 8:40 p.m. ET ...

On August 3, 1983, Prince and the Revolution broke off from filming Purple Rain and recording its soundtrack album to play a 45-minute benefit gig for their choreographer, Loyce Holton.

The list-loving Rolling Stone cultural arbiters love them some “Purple Rain,” declaring that the 1984 Prince project is the greatest movie soundtrack album ever.

Entertainment, Movies Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Is 40, So Let’s Explore the Film’s Best Moments We explore the continued influence and impact of the classic film and soundtrack.

Forty years ago today, Prince launched 'Purple Rain,' the project that vaulted him to megastardom. But unlike the film, it did not have a happy ending.

Erivo has a new solo album coming out June 6 — the day before Prince’s birthday — so maybe she’ll pull more from the Purple Playlist in her promotion of the record.

The Purple Rain soundtrack album topped the Billboard 200 for a jaw-dropping 24 weeks, and the movie was a smash, too.

For the 40th anniversary of Prince’s iconic and innovative Purple Rain, the film and accompanying soundtrack album are being turned into a musical. In addition to pulling from Jacob-Jenkins ...

"Purple Rain" was likely Prince's most famous album. But do you know the story behind its album cover? Read about it here.

The “Purple Rain” album’s climb to the top was even faster: Supercharged by the single’s success and the growing buzz around the forthcoming film, it debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 ...

For all he did during his magnificent career, much of Prince's legend comes courtesy of Purple Rain, the album he and the Revolution released 40 years ago this month, and the movie of the same ...