Released in 1984 as the lead single from Prince’s epic soundtrack to his semi-autobiographical film “ Purple Rain,” “When Doves Cry” stands apart in its own lane.

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 ...

Few know Prince’s Purple Rain was nearly a country duet with Stevie Nicks, but her surprising refusal made this song a solo.

Win a pair of tickets to see Prince’s Purple Rain at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on Saturday, September 20.

But then there was the music, which was nothing short of revolutionary — from “Let’s Go Crazy” to “When Doves Cry” to, of course, the epic title track, “Purple Rain.” ...

The album of the same name was released as the soundtrack to the film and sold over 25 million units worldwide with classic hits like “Purple Rain,” “When Doves Cry,” “Let’s Go Crazy ...

As successful and famous as the film remains its soundtrack is even bigger, and included several of Prince’s biggest hits, like “Let’s Go Crazy,” “When Doves Cry,” and the great title ...

Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Will Be Adapted for the Stage Branden Jacobs-Jenkins writes the book for the show, which will feature Prince's well-known score and direction by Lileana Blain-Cruz.