Prince wrote When Doves Cry that night. On March 1st, 1984, he started production on it in Los Angeles’ Sunset Sound studios.

Recorded at Los Angeles’ Sunset Sound Recorders in early March 1984, When Doves Cry established Prince as one of the most forward-thinking artists of the decade.

Prince's 'When Doves Cry' stands out as a classic. It's described by NYU professor Ethan Hein as 'an epic sonic adventure.

When Doves Cry was the last tune that Prince wrote for Purple Rain. Director Albert Magnoli asked him to come up with something for the montage scene where the Kid is riding around on his ...

Prince allegedly wrote his hit song 'When Doves Cry,' for Vanity 6/ Apollonia 6 member Susan Moonsie, according to I Love Old School Music.

Prince’s catalog of Hot 100 hits, which includes huge smashes like “Purple Rain,” “Kiss” and “When Doves Cry,” is staggering. The Purple One has claimed 47 entries on the Billboard ...

Fans of Purple Rain ’s genius were addicted to that gossamer quality. Sure, the lyrics to “When Doves Cry” read melodramatically on paper — but with Prince, it’s less about biography than it is about ...

When Doves Cry is covered in decor that pays homage to Prince, including a mural, shrine and even a massive purple chair with a neon sign above it bearing the speakeasy’s name.