If you're going to reach for it, reach all the way for it. Albums like 'Purple Rain' and 'Thriller' and those kind… — Dave Sitek Copy Share Image
Prince turned experimental music into pop music. 'When Doves Cry,' the whole 'Purple Rain' soundtrack - he was inspired by the Cocteau… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
“At the apex of Prince's career, I listened almost exclusively to metal. My sister actually purchased 'Purple Rain' on cassette, which I… — Chuck Klosterman Copy Share Image
I actually was there down in Florida when Prince did 'Purple Rain' in the rain. He was out there with the guitar… — Joe Mauer Copy Share Image
For me, it's about making art that's not good but phenomenal. James Baldwin didn't want to just stay above the fray. Prince… — Lena Waithe Copy Share Image
I remember Prince gave me a cassette of Purple Rain. It was like 20 minutes long and he asked me to write… — Stevie Nicks Copy Share Image
I never called him Prince because I wanted him to be a person to me, not the man behind 'Purple Rain'. Plus,… — Mayte Garcia Copy Share Image
“What the fuck is “purple rain”? It’s doggerel, that’s what; nobody has the foggiest idea what purple rain is.” — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I saw 'Purple Rain' in the summer of '84, and, 'Spinal Tap' notwithstanding, it's the greatest rock & roll film of all… — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
Everyone thinks that Prince and I had a beautiful, romantic love affair, but we didn't. We just let people think that in… — Apollonia Kotero Copy Share Image
Beyonce, to me, doesn't have a f--king Purple Rain, but she's the biggest thing on Earth. How can you be that big… — Kid Rock Copy Share Image
My dad always said, 'There's only a few great ones,' and Prince was definitely one of the greats. Then 'Purple Rain' took… — Adore Delano Copy Share Image
When I first got turned on to 'Purple Rain,' I was just moved by Prince's charisma and his just being free. Everything… — Luke James Copy Share Image
I will never, ever forget the electricity I felt the first time I listened to the 'Purple Rain' soundtrack - and many… — Betsy Hodges Copy Share Image
“Bob Cavallo remembers early on in the process, ‘We were at odds with each other. Our contract was up; five years had… — Matt Thorne Copy Share Image
I wasn't a Prince fan until I watched Purple Rain. When I watched that, it was one of my favorite movies of… — Tyga Copy Share Image
I always say 'Purple Rain' is the album I wish I wrote. It's perfectly crafted. I love the use of Linn drums,… — Peaches Copy Share Image
“it’s not actually possible to do more than one thing at a time in general, not just on your phone. (With the… — Sarah Knight Copy Share Image
For a ridiculous analogy, let's take Purple Rain. If you were to put Purple Rain and The Sound of Music on the… — Gene Kelly Copy Share Image
In 2007, Prince performed at the halftime of the Super Bowl. The stage in Miami was wreathed in purple light, and it… — Steve Rushin Copy Share Image
There is a certain amount of pornography that exists throughout Purple Rain, but the appeal is obvious. You can really pick that… — Gene Kelly Copy Share Image
The worst gig story I have is from a club in Alabama that I think is still up and running, so I… — Jason Aldean Copy Share Image
“Irma Nail, who lived next door to Gordon, was setting off as usual for her morning paper. She was not easily distracted… — Livi Michael Copy Share Image
I feel like Prince's artistry inspired me as far as staying true to myself and my artistry and what is important to… — Ro James Copy Share Image
