Industry Apr 21, 2026
Prince's "When Doves Cry" Melody Origin Revealed
10 years after his death, Apollonia Kotero is one of many friends and collaborators who’ve been remembering him
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MusicRadar
A co-star from Prince's film "Purple Rain" has shared the genesis of the song "When Doves Cry." Prince reportedly hummed the initial melody into an answering machine to ensure he would remember it. This recollection comes as friends and collaborators remember the artist a decade after his passing. Originally reported by MusicRadar.