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June 11, 2009

SPIN celebrates 'Purple Rain' 25th anniversary with free tribute album...Apollonia duets with Greg Dulli...

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SPIN:

“It was a fun challenge,” says Dulli. “I can guarantee you that what we do sounds nothing like what you expect. The only thing you’ll recognize is the lyrics.”

Hear the song below, and check out the full tracklist for Purplish Rain:

1. “Let’s Go Crazy” RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS
2. “Take Me With U” SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS
3. “The Beautiful Ones” FOL CHEN
4. “Computer Blue” OF MONTREAL
5. “Darling Nikki” CHAIRLIFT
6. “When Doves Cry” THE TWILIGHT SINGERS
7. “I Would Die 4 U” MARIACHI EL BRONX
8. “Baby I’m a Star” CRAIG WEDREN
9. “Purple Rain” LAVENDER DIAMOND

Billboard:

The 10-page oral history was compiled and written by Brian Raftery, who spoke to most of the key participants in the original project, including Wendy and Lisa, other members of the Revolution and the Time, Rob Cavallo (the film’s producer and Prince’s manager at the time), director Albert Magnoli, and the original screenplay writer William Blynn. Prince and the Time’s main man Morris Day did not participate.

“We did a full court press to get Prince himself involved,” said Brod. “He’s a pretty tough guy to get a hold of, and he doesn’t dwell much on nostalgia.”


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#1 Larry says:

Just the other day,I watched the 20th anniversary dvd.1984 was great year for pop music:)


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