The chorus, “Are we gonna let the elevator bring us down?
“leaving the listener on a truly extreme musical high.
He makes reaching some of the highest notes of any singer, male or female, seem genuinely effortless.
Quite possibly the most important song on this list, “Purple Rain” remains Prince’s most-streamed track.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture, without really even using any imagery beyond the words “Purple Rain.
Though it is immediately recognizable as an early song, it still embodies many of Princes signature musical elements.
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