''Purplish Rain'' is a compilation of
Prince covers released by ''
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'' magazine for readers of its July 2009 issue. The album contains cover versions of songs from Prince's 1984 ''
Purple Rain'' album, in the same track order as the original, on the occasion of the album's 25th anniversary.
It was not a physical album and was available in its digital format up to September 30, 2009.
The album cover features text in much the same font as the ''Purple Rain'' album, but with a drop of water added.
Track listing
# "
Let's Go Crazy"
(Performed by Riverboat Gamblers) - 4:16
# "
Take Me with U"
(Performed by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings) - 2:57
# "
The Beautiful Ones
"The Beautiful Ones" is the third track on Prince and the Revolution's soundtrack album '' Purple Rain''. It was one of three songs produced, arranged, composed, and performed by Prince, the other two being "When Doves Cry" and " Darling Nikki". ...
"
(Performed by Fol Chen) - 5:01
# "
Computer Blue"
(Performed by of Montreal) - 3:14
# "
Darling Nikki"
(Performed by Chairlift) - 5:19
# "
When Doves Cry
"When Doves Cry" is a song by American musician Prince, and the lead single from his sixth studio album '' Purple Rain''. According to the DVD commentary of the film '' Purple Rain'' (1984), Prince was asked by director Albert Magnoli to write a ...
"
(Performed by The Twilight Singers
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) - 4:30
# "
I Would Die 4 U"
(Performed by Mariachi El Bronx
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) - 3:24
# "
Baby I'm a Star"
(Performed by Craig Wedren
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) - 4:07
# "
Purple Rain"
(Performed by Lavender Diamond) - 4:36
References
2009 compilation albums
Prince (musician) tribute albums
Compilation albums included with magazines
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