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"When Doves Cry" is the lead
single from Prince's legendary sixth studio album Purple
Rain (1984) and was released on May 16, 1984. Prince wrote
and composed the song after all other tracks were complete
on Purple Rain. In addition to providing vocals, he played
all instruments on the track. The song's texture is
remarkably stark, there is no bass line, which is very
unusual for an '80s dance song. It features an intro of a
guitar solo and a Linn LM-1 drum machine, followed by a
looped guttural vocal. "When Doves Cry" reached the top
position in the United States, Canada, and Australia. |
