Prince’s first single on the Paisley Park label in the US, Raspberry Beret launched the Around The World In A Day campaign with a psychedelic pop masterpiece backed by the non‑album favourite She’s Always In My Hair. Artist: Prince and the Revolution Title: Raspberry Beret Release Date: 15 May 1985 (US 7" release) Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Format: 7" Vinyl Catalogue Number: 7-28972 Country: United States Length: 6:58 (combined A/B sides) Raspberry Beret was the first

A humorous press moment from 1985, when the world’s most famous pop star found himself in a name dispute with a century‑old pasta brand. 📰 What the Clipping Shows A black‑and‑white newspaper article titled “Prince angry with Prince”, accompanied by a small head‑and‑shoulders photograph of Prince with curly hair and a serious expression. The layout follows mid‑’80s Associated Press syndication style — bold headline, dateline in capitals, and compact justified text. The piece

A kaleidoscopic leap into psychedelic pop — Prince and The Revolution’s bold, technicolor follow‑up to Purple Rain.

We Are The World stands as one of the most significant charity albums of the 1980s, created to support famine‑relief efforts in Ethiopia. Built around the global success of the USA for Africa title track, the album expanded the project with nine previously unreleased songs donated by major artists — including Prince & The Revolution’s exclusive contribution “4 The Tears In Your Eyes.” Its release marked a cultural moment where pop, rock, R&B, and funk united for a humanitaria

On March 25, 1985, Prince accepted the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for Purple Rain at the 57th Oscars in Los Angeles. Dressed in a sequined cloak and flanked by Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman, he delivered a brief, heartfelt speech — then disappeared backstage, skipping the press room entirely. The moment was shown once, never repeated, and never forgotten.