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"When Doves Cry" is a song by the American musician Prince, and the lead single from his 1984 album Purple Rain. It was a worldwide hit, and his first American number one single, topping charts for five weeks. According to Billboard magazine, it was the top-selling single of the year. The song follows the general spiritual theme of Christianity throughout the album. Many have interpreted the 'dove' as being a symbol of the Holy Spirit. According to the Purple Rain DVD, Prince was asked by the director to write a song to match the theme of a particular segment of… read more
"When Doves Cry" is a song by the American musician Prince, and the lead single from his 1984 album Purple Rain. It was a worldwide hit, an… read more
"When Doves Cry" is a song by the American musician Prince, and the lead single from his 1984 album Purple Rain. It was a worldwide hit, and his first American number one singl… read more

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