Statements (597)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:soundtrack
gptkb:album gptkb:franchise gptkb:song gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
musicals
stage productions concert films |
| gptkbp:album |
gptkb:Purple_Rain
|
| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Prince
|
| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
Prince's fashion style
Prince's iconic style |
| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:The_Revolution
gptkb:The_New_Power_Generation |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:The_Revolution
gptkb:The_Purple_Rain_Tour 1980s music scene Purple Rain (film) Prince's persona |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Original_Song_Score
gptkb:American_Music_Award_for_Favorite_Soul/_R&_B_Album gptkb:Grammy_Award_for_Best_Rock_Vocal_Performance gptkb:Grammy_Award gptkb:American_Music_Award gptkb:Grammy_Award_for_Best_Male_Pop_Vocal_Performance Best Original Song Score |
| gptkbp:based_on |
Prince's life
|
| gptkbp:box_office |
$68 million
approximately $70 million 68.3 million USD 68.4 million USD |
| gptkbp:budget |
7.2 million USD
|
| gptkbp:certification |
gptkb:Platinum
gptkb:platinum |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Billy
gptkb:Father gptkb:The_Time gptkb:The_Revolution gptkb:Apollonia gptkb:The_Kid gptkb:Morris_Day gptkb:Jellybean Prince's father |
| gptkbp:chart_performance |
#1 on Billboard 200
#2 on UK Albums Chart #1 on Billboard Top R& B Albums |
| gptkbp:chart_position |
#1 on Billboard 200
#2 on Billboard Hot 100 |
| gptkbp:chart_success |
gptkb:Billboard_200
Top R& B/ Hip-Hop Albums |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Donald_E._Thorin
|
| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Donald_E._Thorin
|
| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Technicolor
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:cover_art |
gptkb:Artwork_by_Jeff_Katz
features Prince with a guitar Purple Rain album cover Artwork by Rebecca Blake Artwork by Prince and his design team |
| gptkbp:cover_version |
by John Legend
Cover by Alicia Keys Cover by Chris Cornell by Hozier Cover by John Legend by Alicia Keys by Chris Cornell by Lenny Kravitz Cover by Hozier Cover by Justin Timberlake |
| gptkbp:covered_by |
gptkb:Kacey_Lee_Musgraves
gptkb:Miley_Ray_Cyrus gptkb:John_Legend gptkb:Bette_Midler gptkb:Chris_Cornell gptkb:Lenny_Kravitz numerous artists |
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Prince
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive
Positive reviews acclaimed positive cult classic generally positive mixed reviews widely acclaimed acclaimed by critics Widely acclaimed by critics acclaimed by music critics |
| gptkbp:cult_status |
gptkb:Yes
yes |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:Significant
gptkb:significant cult classic iconic status widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time influenced fashion trends considered a classic inspired other films Influence on fashion considered one of the greatest albums of all time Influence on music videos inspired stage performances inspired music videos considered one of the greatest songs of all time Iconic status in music history Influence on live performances widely regarded as one of the greatest songs of all time iconic film Influence on songwriting included in the National Recording Registry Influence on music awards remains a staple in pop culture Influential in music and film inspired a film of the same name Iconic status in music culture Influence on production techniques |
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
cultural events celebrating Prince's music
|
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
references in popular media
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:LGBTQ+_representation
gptkb:LGBTQ+_community Film history Music history iconic status in pop culture music history symbol of Prince's artistry Representation of 1980s music scene symbol of the 1980s music scene |
| gptkbp:dance_style |
dance styles in performances
|
| gptkbp:depicts |
romantic relationships
family dynamics struggles of an aspiring musician |
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Albert_Magnoli
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Albert_Magnoli
|
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Warner_Bros._Pictures
|
| gptkbp:documentary |
Purple Rain: The Movie
|
| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:George_Bowers
|
| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:George_Bowers
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Cultural_impact
Iconic performances Soundtrack of the film Purple Rain |
| gptkbp:famous_song |
gptkb:Let's_Go_Crazy
gptkb:When_Doves_Cry gptkb:Purple_Rain |
| gptkbp:featured_in |
gptkb:Family_Guy
gptkb:Stranger_Things gptkb:The_Goldbergs gptkb:The_Office gptkb:The_Simpsons gptkb:Rock_Band_4 gptkb:Guitar_Hero:_Warriors_of_Rock gptkb:American_Dad! numerous films and TV shows various TV shows Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time NME's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time numerous TV shows Purple Rain (film) documentaries about Prince |
| gptkbp:features |
musical performances
concert performances music by Prince |
| gptkbp:features_song |
gptkb:Prince
|
| gptkbp:features_voice_actors |
gptkb:Clarence_Williams_III
gptkb:Morris_Day gptkb:Apollonia_Kotero |
| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:Prince
Purple Rain (film) Purple Rain (1984 film) |
| gptkbp:film_awards |
gptkb:Grammy_Award
gptkb:MTV_Video_Music_Awards gptkb:American_Music_Award |
| gptkbp:film_editing |
Purple Rain (film)
|
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival |
| gptkbp:film_score |
gptkb:Prince_and_The_Revolution
|
| gptkbp:film_technique |
gptkb:Sign_o'_the_Times_(film)
gptkb:concert_film Purple Rain (film) documentaries about Prince Graffiti Bridge (film) Under the Cherry Moon (film) |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Lake_Minnetonka
gptkb:Minneapolis,_Minnesota gptkb:Minneapolis gptkb:First_Avenue_nightclub |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:1979
|
| gptkbp:first_week_sales |
over 1 million copies
200,000 copies |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Around_the_World_in_a_Day
|
| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:The_Kid
The Kid's story |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:rock gptkb:Gospel gptkb:Pop gptkb:drama gptkb:concert_film pop R& B |
| gptkbp:has_awards |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Original_Song_Score
|
| gptkbp:has_cameo |
gptkb:Sheila_E.
gptkb:The_Time gptkb:Billy_Sparks |
| gptkbp:has_character |
Prince's father
|
| gptkbp:has_cultural_impact |
gptkb:significant
|
| gptkbp:has_fan_base |
global
|
| gptkbp:has_film |
gptkb:Prince:_The_Story_of_1999
|
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
pop culture
|
| gptkbp:has_legacy |
enduring
|
| gptkbp:has_merchandise |
gptkb:Purple_Rain_Blu-ray
gptkb:Purple_Rain_soundtrack_CD gptkb:Purple_Rain_vinyl_record various products Purple Rain DVD Purple Rain poster |
| gptkbp:has_sequel |
gptkb:Graffiti_Bridge
|
| gptkbp:has_soundtrack |
gptkb:Purple_Rain_Soundtrack
Purple Rain (soundtrack album) |
| gptkbp:has_theme |
redemption
love and heartbreak ambition family dynamics music as a form of expression |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:VHS
gptkb:DVD gptkb:Blu-ray VHS, DVD, Blu-ray 1985 VHS |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Purple Rain
|
| gptkbp:included |
Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time
various greatest hits albums The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll |
| gptkbp:includes_songs |
gptkb:Let's_Go_Crazy
gptkb:When_Doves_Cry Purple Rain (song) |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:music_industry
gptkb:Bruno_Mars gptkb:musical_theatre gptkb:D'_Angelo gptkb:The_Weeknd live performances film soundtracks pop culture numerous artists music videos Numerous artists many artists featured in various TV shows future musical films subsequent musical films musicians across genres Subsequent musical films TV shows featuring music performances many artists in various genres Prince's career |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:Bruno_Mars
gptkb:Alternative_Rock gptkb:Beyonce gptkb:Contemporary_R&_B gptkb:D'_Angelo gptkb:H._E._R. gptkb:Justin_Randall_Timberlake gptkb:Neo-soul gptkb:The_Weeknd gptkb:Jimi_Hendrix gptkb:Adele gptkb:Lady_Gaga gptkb:New_Wave Alternative rock Dance-pop New wave Soul music Pop rock Funk rock alternative rock neo-soul funk rock music video production techniques |
| gptkbp:influenced_awards_shows |
performances at award shows
|
| gptkbp:influenced_biographies |
biographies of Prince
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Sly_and_the_Family_Stone
gptkb:Gospel gptkb:Funk gptkb:James_Brown gptkb:Jimi_Hendrix gptkb:Minneapolis_sound gptkb:New_Wave gptkb:soul gptkb:rock_music Pop music Rock music Soul music Funk music blues gospel music soul music blues music New Wave music R& B music Prince's music style |
| gptkbp:influenced_covers |
numerous cover albums
|
| gptkbp:influenced_covers_by |
various genres of artists
|
| gptkbp:influenced_live_albums |
live albums featuring performances of the song
|
| gptkbp:influenced_music_criticism |
music criticism and analysis of the song
|
| gptkbp:influenced_music_history |
significant impact on music history.
|
| gptkbp:influenced_remixes |
remixes by various DJs
|
| gptkbp:influenced_tribute_albums |
tribute albums featuring the song
|
| gptkbp:influenced_tributes |
tribute concerts
|
| gptkbp:influences |
music videos
concert films |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Prince's experiences
Prince's experiences and relationships Prince's experiences in the music industry Prince's life experiences |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:films
gptkb:artists gptkb:television_shows gptkb:merchandising musical tributes Tribute concerts musical adaptations Stage musicals internet memes related to the song |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Prince's experiences
Prince's experiences in the music industry Prince's experiences with love and loss |
| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:piano
gptkb:bass_guitar gptkb:synthesizer gptkb:guitar drums |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the Purple One
|
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray gptkb:streaming_platforms |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
music festivals
|
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
gender studies
academic studies music history books psychological studies music documentaries sociological studies music reviews film history books film critiques music theory discussions cultural analyses pop culture studies biographies of Prince Rolling Stone as a top song |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
cult classic
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
American cinema history
Prince's discography |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:the_Grammy_Awards
gptkb:the_American_Film_Institute |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
various media
|
| gptkbp:is_set_in |
gptkb:Minneapolis
|
| gptkbp:key |
B major
|
| gptkbp:label |
gptkb:Warner_Bros._Records
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
iconic status in pop culture
Cult classic influence on pop culture considered a classic Iconic status considered one of the greatest albums of all time Considered one of the greatest albums of all time cult classic status influence on music videos iconic status in music history influence on fashion influenced artists influenced the Minneapolis sound |
| gptkbp:length |
8:41
44:30 |
| gptkbp:length_of_album |
9 tracks
|
| gptkbp:live_performance |
gptkb:Prince's_2007_tour
gptkb:Live_Aid_1985 gptkb:Coachella_2008 gptkb:Coachella_2016 gptkb:Super_Bowl_XLI_halftime_show numerous performed at Super Bowl XLI 1999 tour Prince and the Revolution tour performed at the 1985 American Music Awards performed at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards performed at the Super Bowl XLI halftime show Prince's final concert in 2016 Live at the 1985 American Music Awards Prince's 2007 Coachella performance 1999 tour finale |
| gptkbp:lyrical_themes |
gptkb:loss
love redemption love and loss |
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Prince
|
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Prince_and_The_Revolution
gptkb:Prince |
| gptkbp:music_education |
music education programs featuring the song
|
| gptkbp:music_genre |
gptkb:rock
gptkb:soul pop funk R& B |
| gptkbp:music_style |
blues rock
symphonic rock |
| gptkbp:music_video |
gptkb:Let's_Go_Crazy
gptkb:When_Doves_Cry gptkb:Purple_Rain gptkb:Purple_Rain_(music_video) directed by Albert Magnoli |
| gptkbp:musical_elements |
gptkb:guitar
orchestral arrangements piano sections |
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Original_Song_Score
gptkb:American_Music_Award_for_Favorite_Soul/_R&_B_Album gptkb:American_Music_Award_for_Favorite_Soul/_R&_B_Single gptkb:NAACP_Image_Award_for_Outstanding_Album gptkb:American_Music_Award_for_Favorite_Pop/_Rock_Album Billboard Music Award for Top Selling Album of the Year MTV Video Music Award for Best Overall Performance in a Video |
| gptkbp:notable_collaborators |
gptkb:Sheila_E.
gptkb:Lisa_Coleman gptkb:The_Revolution gptkb:Wendy_Melvoin gptkb:Apollonia_Kotero Brown Mark Dr. Fink |
| gptkbp:notable_cover |
gptkb:Kacey_Lee_Musgraves
gptkb:John_Legend gptkb:Bette_Midler performed by various artists by various artists covered by numerous artists |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:Live_Aid_1985
gptkb:Coachella_2016 gptkb:Super_Bowl_XLI_halftime_show performed at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards performed at the 2016 Grammy Awards performed at the 1985 Live Aid concert Prince's 2007 Super Bowl halftime show performed at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards performed at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards Live at the 1985 American Music Awards performed at the 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony performed at the 1999 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival performed at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards performed at the 1993 Essence Music Festival performed at the 2007 Super Bowl XLI halftime show performed at the 2014 Grammy Awards performed at the 2015 BET Awards performed at the 2016 Essence Festival |
| gptkbp:notable_performances |
concert performances
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ This is a story about a young man who has a dream.”
“ I’m not a woman, I’m not a man, I am something that you’ll never understand.” “ I just want to be your lover.” “ Let’s go crazy.” “ You’re a star.” |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
gptkb:I_Would_Die_4_U
gptkb:Let's_Go_Crazy gptkb:When_Doves_Cry gptkb:Purple_Rain ' I never meant to cause you any sorrow' ' I only wanted to one time to see you laughing' ' Purple rain, purple rain' Take Me with U Purple Rain (song) “ I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain” “ I never meant to cause you any pain” “ I never meant to cause you any sorrow” “ Purple rain, purple rain” “ When I woke up this morning” “ I only wanted to one time to see you laughing in the purple rain” “ I only wanted to one time to see you laughing” “ I just want to see you, I just want to see you” “ I could never steal you from another” ' This is what it sounds like when doves cry' |
| gptkbp:notable_track |
gptkb:I_Would_Die_4_U
gptkb:Let's_Go_Crazy gptkb:When_Doves_Cry gptkb:Purple_Rain Take Me with U |
| gptkbp:parody |
parodies in comedy shows
|
| gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:Glastonbury_Festival
gptkb:festival gptkb:New_Orleans_Jazz_&_Heritage_Festival gptkb:Montreux_Jazz_Festival gptkb:Coachella_2016 gptkb:Live_Aid Coachella 2016 tribute |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:Prince_and_The_Revolution
gptkb:Prince |
| gptkbp:performers |
gptkb:Prince
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:1999
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:1999
|
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Minneapolis,_Minnesota
gptkb:Minneapolis |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
July 27, 1984
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
|
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Prince
gptkb:Robert_Cavallo Joseph Ruffalo |
| gptkbp:producer |
gptkb:The_Revolution
gptkb:Prince |
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Warner_Bros._Pictures
|
| gptkbp:record_label |
gptkb:Warner_Bros.
gptkb:Warner_Bros._Records |
| gptkbp:recorded_at |
gptkb:Sunset_Sound_Recorders
Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse |
| gptkbp:recorded_by |
gptkb:The_Revolution
|
| gptkbp:recorded_in |
gptkb:1983
|
| gptkbp:recording_location |
gptkb:Sunset_Sound_Recorders
gptkb:The_Flying_Cloud_Drive-In gptkb:The_Village_Recorder The Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse |
| gptkbp:recording_year |
gptkb:1983
|
| gptkbp:recordings |
live instrumentation
|
| gptkbp:release_country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1984
1984-06-25 July 27, 1984 1984-07-27 |
| gptkbp:release_format |
gptkb:Vinyl
gptkb:video CD Digital digital vinyl theatrical |
| gptkbp:release_type |
gptkb:album
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1984
|
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:1984
|
| gptkbp:released_as_single |
gptkb:Let's_Go_Crazy
gptkb:1984 gptkb:When_Doves_Cry gptkb:Purple_Rain gptkb:Yes |
| gptkbp:released_by |
gptkb:Warner_Bros._Records
|
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1984
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:released_on |
CD
June 25, 1984 vinyl digital platforms July 27, 1984 1984-07-27 |
| gptkbp:remake |
rumored
|
| gptkbp:remastered |
gptkb:2015
gptkb:2017 gptkb:Yes 2015 remaster Released in 2015 2017 Blu-ray |
| gptkbp:remix |
available in various versions
|
| gptkbp:reported_by |
some radio stations due to explicit content
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
111 minutes
|
| gptkbp:sales |
over 25 million copies
over 2 million copies in the US over 25 million copies worldwide |
| gptkbp:sampled_in |
various artists
various songs various hip-hop songs |
| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Albert_Magnoli
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:William_Blinn
gptkb:Albert_Magnoli |
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Minneapolis
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Minneapolis
|
| gptkbp:songwriters |
gptkb:The_Revolution
gptkb:Prince_and_the_Revolution gptkb:Prince Primarily written by Prince |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:Purple_Rain_(soundtrack)
features live performances released in 1984 Purple Rain (film) Purple Rain (soundtrack album) produced by Prince |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Prince
gptkb:Morris_Day gptkb:Apollonia_Kotero |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Around_the_World_in_a_Day
|
| gptkbp:tempo |
gptkb:114
4/4 |
| gptkbp:theme |
love and loss
|
| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Original_Song_Score
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male Best R& B Song Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male |
| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Prince
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Time
gptkb:Asylum_Records gptkb:Prince gptkb:The_2013_Tour |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|