Purple Rain Trivia Questions

It dominated the chart for 24 straight weeks from August 1984 to January 1985, making it one of the longest-running number-one albums of all time.

The film was shot in about 10 weeks, not six, and while mostly in Minneapolis, some scenes were filmed in Los Angeles and other locations for logistical reasons.

This is a popular myth. The coat was actually custom-designed by costume designers Louis Vaughn and Marie France, using purple velvet and silk, not a bedspread.

Warner Bros. fully supported the project. The myth likely stems from Prince's earlier battles over the '1999' album, but 'Purple Rain' faced no such rejection.

While Prince is known for playing most instruments himself, 'Purple Rain' was a deliberate band effort, featuring The Revolution on nearly every track to capture a live, collaborative sound.

Prince won the Oscar for Best Original Song Score in 1985, a category that no longer exists. The award covered the entire album's contribution to the film.

The single 'Purple Rain' was released in September 1984, three months after the album's June 25 debut, not two weeks before. The lead single was 'When Doves Cry.'

Prince initially envisioned 'Purple Rain' as a duet with Stevie Nicks inspired by country music. She declined, feeling overwhelmed, so Prince kept it for himself.