How Well Do You Know Purple Rain Album?

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    Who was the lead actor in the film "Purple Rain", and recorded a soundtrack for it?

    • Prince
    • Michael Jackson
    • Freddie Mercury
    • John Lennon
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"Purplename"is the soundtrack album to the film of the same name. If you've watched the film, then this quiz should be pretty easy job for you. Try it and find out.

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  • 2. 

    Who featured as female lead role in the film "Purple Rain"?

    • Olga Karlatos

    • Apollonia Kotero

    • Wendy Melvoin

    • Lisa Coleman

    Correct Answer
    A. Apollonia Kotero
    Explanation
    Apollonia Kotero featured as the female lead role in the film "Purple Rain".

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  • 3. 

    What year was this soundtrack released?

    • 1981

    • 1980

    • 1985

    • 1984

    Correct Answer
    A. 1984
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1984.

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  • 4. 

    "Do you want him, or do you want me? 'Cause I want you." is part of which song from this album?

    • Take Me With U

    • Purple Rain

    • The Beautiful Ones

    • Baby I'm a Star

    Correct Answer
    A. The Beautiful Ones
    Explanation
    The given lyrics, "Do you want him, or do you want me? 'Cause I want you," are part of the song "The Beautiful Ones" from the album.

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    Which song was written originally for the "Apollonia 6" album?

    • Take me with U

    • Computer Blue

    • Darling Nikki

    • I Would Die 4 U

    Correct Answer
    A. Take me with U
    Explanation
    "Take me with U" was originally written for the "Apollonia 6" album.

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  • 6. 

    Which song does not have bass in it?

    • Purple Rain

    • When Doves cry

    • I Would Die 4 U

    • Baby I'm a Star

    Correct Answer
    A. When Doves cry
    Explanation
    "When Doves Cry" is the correct answer because it is a well-known song by Prince that is famously known for its unique production style, which intentionally excludes the use of bass. The absence of bass in the song creates a distinctive sound and contributes to its overall impact and popularity.

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    What was the highest rank on Billboard Hot 100 for the title song form this album?

    • 4th place

    • 2nd place

    • 1st place

    • 3rd place

    Correct Answer
    A. 2nd place
    Explanation
    The highest rank on the Billboard Hot 100 for the title song from this album was 2nd place. This means that the song reached the second position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, indicating its popularity and success. It was not the highest-ranking song on the chart, but it still achieved a significant level of success by reaching the second spot.

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  • 8. 

    Which song wasn't composed and written completely by Prince?

    • Let's Go Crazy

    • Darling Nikki

    • Purple Rain

    • Computer Blue

    Correct Answer
    A. Computer Blue
    Explanation
    The song "Computer Blue" was not composed and written completely by Prince. It was co-written by Prince, Wendy Melvoin, and Lisa Coleman. Therefore, it is the correct answer to the question.

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    Entertainment Weekly from July 4, 2008 ranked the album at which place of the "top 100 best albums of the past 25 years"?

    • 3

    • 7

    • 1

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 1
    Explanation
    The album was ranked at the first place in the "top 100 best albums of the past 25 years" by Entertainment Weekly in July 4, 2008.

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