35 Years Ago: Prince Wins Three Grammys, But Is Already Bored35 Years Ago: Prince Wins Three Grammys, But Is Already BoredAs the 'Purple Rain' tour wound down, Prince was thinking about his next project.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
‘Purple Rain’ Added to Library of Congress National Film Registry‘Purple Rain’ Added to Library of Congress National Film Registry1984 movie among 25 titles selected for being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Prince Convinced Apollonia to Stop Dating David Lee RothHow Prince Convinced Apollonia to Stop Dating David Lee RothHe didn't want 'Purple Rain''s leading lady seeing another rock star.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
35 Unforgettable Moments From 'Purple Rain'35 Unforgettable Moments From 'Purple Rain'The movie that propelled Prince to superstardom turns 35. Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
Prince's 'Purple Rain': A Guide to Every SongPrince's 'Purple Rain': A Guide to Every SongThe stories behind all nine songs on Prince's 'Purple Rain' album. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How the Rock World Mourned Prince With 'Purple Rain' CoversHow the Rock World Mourned Prince With 'Purple Rain' CoversFellow musicians honored Prince the best way they know how: by covering his music.Debra FilcmanDebra Filcman
How Prince Took 'Take Me With U' BackHow Prince Took 'Take Me With U' BackWhat was supposed to be the lead track on Apollonia 6's debut album instead turned out to be 'Purple Rain''s final puzzle piece. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Prince's 'Another Lonely Christmas' Offers a New Old Lang SynePrince's 'Another Lonely Christmas' Offers a New Old Lang SyneAdd Prince's "Another Lonely Christmas" to the list of not-quite-Christmas songs that make Christmas playlists.Rob SmithRob Smith
Prince Fully Inhabits the Holy Trinity on 'I Would Die 4 U'Prince Fully Inhabits the Holy Trinity on 'I Would Die 4 U'This could easily be misconstrued as nothing more than messianic hubris from Prince, but there was much more to "I Would Die 4 U."Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Prince's Girlfriend Inspires 'The Beautiful Ones,' But Which One?Prince's Girlfriend Inspires 'The Beautiful Ones,' But Which One?Common knowledge has long held that Prince's "The Beautiful Ones" was written for Susannah Melvoin. He begged to differ.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso