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#328 WHEN DOVES CRY Prince & The Revolution
The world was already aware of Prince by 1984. He had enjoyed both chart success and critical acclaim for songs such as "Controversy", "Little Red Corvette" and "1999". The multi-talented performer raised the bar with his next project: the film 'Purple Rain' and its immensely successful soundtrack album. 
"When Doves Cry" was 1 of the watershed moments of the '80s. It marked the moment the "Purple One" became a superstar, challenging pop giants such as Michael Jackson. Prince wrote the words and music for this worldwide smash hit following the completion of the movie. He produced the recording at Sunset Sound Studios in L.A. 
The single reached #1 in the US, Australia and Canada. In Britain, it peaked at #4. It was declared the top single of 1984 in America by Billboard Magazine. In 1990, MC Hammer sampled the hit song for his single "Pray" which peaked at #2 in the US. In 1996, Ginuwine scored a Top 20 hit in the UK and USA with his cover of "When Doves Cry". Quindon Tarver cut an inspired interpretation of Prince's song for inclusion in the film 'Romeo + Juliet' that same year.

This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
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