Did you know that “Purple Rain” just saw a 577% jump in streams among young listeners? This massive spike happened because of a very sad scene in the Stranger Things finale. Prince wrote this song in 1984 about the world ending, and it still makes people stop what they are doing. It is a long song that feels like a warm hug during a very hard time.
In a viral video, you can see fans of all ages crying while they watch their favorite show. Some people are hiding behind their hands, and others have tears running down their faces. One viewer said that the song made the scene feel ten times sadder. Another person wrote that they did not know who Prince was, but now they love him.
Purple Rain had everyone reaching for tissues on the Stranger Things
The music starts quietly and then gets very loud and emotional. Prince sounds like he is sharing a big secret with the whole world. He wanted the song to be about the color of the sky when blue and red mix together. It represents a mix of deep sadness and red blood. This is why the song feels so heavy and important when you hear it for the first time.
Those tears lead us back to why this specific song was picked for such a big moment. The show creators worked for years to get the rights to use Prince’s real voice. They knew that only “Purple Rain” could match the feeling of a world falling apart. It was a huge deal because Prince almost never let his music be in TV shows while he was alive.
Prince – Purple Rain (Official Video)
The song is famous for breaking all the rules of music. In 1984, Prince was the first person ever to have the number one song, movie, and album at the same time. He won an Oscar and two Grammys for this masterpiece. The album stayed at the top of the charts for twenty-four weeks. It is one of the best-selling records in history because it never sounds old or boring.
Prince was a true artist who could play twenty-seven different instruments. He spent his whole life making music that helped people feel less alone in their grief. His style was bold, and he always stayed true to himself. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to hear more of his legendary songs.