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Prince (July 22, 1984) – “Prince reigns as nation’s top pop music figure” + Purple Rain Movie Opens Friday
Jon Bream’s major feature celebrates Prince as the country’s hottest pop star. His album Purple Rain is outselling Michael Jackson’s Victory, “When Doves Cry” is a massive hit, and the film Purple Rain opens in theaters on Friday. THE STORY The article is a comprehensive hometown triumph piece marking the peak of Prince-mania: Purple Rain album dominating sales charts, beating the Jacksons. “When Doves Cry” breaking records as the fastest-selling single in Warner Bros. histor

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Jul 22, 1984
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