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It's this music legend's magnum opus.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Prince reaches a historic milestone as Purple Rain reaches 1,000 ...

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Prince’s first effort to get rid of “Purple Rain” was an attempt to pass it off to Stevie Nicks. Prince held her in enough esteem that he felt she could do the song justice–at least more so than him.

Last Thursday marked the 42nd anniversary of the release of Purple Rain, Prince's soundtrack album to the movie of the same ...