PURPLE HAZE

FYI - PINK was not the only distinguishing colour of the 80's.
We were Pretty In Pink but also laughing in the PURPLE Rain.

The album Purple Rain (released June, 1984) is ranked as one of the best albums in pop music history.
The artist formerly known as Prince, changed his name to a symbol, then went back to calling himself Prince and presently is known as...well actually, I am not exactly sure...
Perhaps he took a page from the John Cougar Mellencamp name change book?
For the sake of this post I'll just keep calling him Prince.
Prince, all 4' of him, is without a doubt, one of the best musical talents ever and IMO, under rated.
"Purple Rain" is both the name of the Prince and The Revolution album that flooded us with mega hits AND a crappy movie that should have simply been a wicked extended video.
Purple Rain, the album, is a topic that I will leave in the hands of our guest blogger Taylor 'lectric Friday Rhodes.
Unfortunately you can not find any Prince music videos online and I'll tell ya why;
Prince is the quintessential Arteest with a capital "A". He sees artists as the creators and owners of their music. Prince felt the need to reclaim his art and has law suits against major internet sites for unauthorized use of his material.
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to compare the movies Pretty In Pink and Purple Rain.
So, lets go crazy here and see the similarilies......
"The Kid" (Prince) has a difficult home life.
"Andie Walsh" has a difficult home life.
"The Kid" hooks up with Apollonia and they have an untidy romance.
"Andie Walsh" hooks up with Blane McDonnagh and they too have an untidy romance.
Purple Rain's plot centers on "The Kid" trying not to repeat the pattern of his abusive father and keep his band and his relationship with Apollonia, together.
Pretty In Pink's plot centers on "Andie Walsh" trying not to repeat the pattern of her father who is down and out and defeated by unrequited love and keep her friendship with Iona or Duckie together.
The main antagonist in Purple Rain is the flashier Morris Day and the Time.
The main antagonist in Pretty In Pink is Steff and his wealthy clique.
Pretty In Pink's soundtrack is very awesome.
Purple Rain's soundtrack is PHENOMINAL.

Oh well life goes on, long after the thrill of living is gone, now rock on.