Prince's "When Doves Cry" Origin Recalled

Apollonia Kotero, a co-star in Prince's film "Purple Rain," shared a memory of the song's inception. She recalled Prince humming the initial melody for "When Doves Cry" into her answerphone, emphasizing its importance for him to remember.

This recollection comes as friends and collaborators remember the artist a decade after his passing. The anecdote highlights the spontaneous process behind some of his most celebrated work. Originally reported by MusicRadar.