Legacy of Prince's Iconic Tracks Witnessing a Surge in Streaming Following Stranger Things Episode
By HiFi Editorial24 February 2026
Key Highlights
Two iconic songs by Prince, "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry," saw a streaming increase of 243% and 200% respectively.
The surge followed their feature in the final episode of Netflix's "Stranger Things" Season 5, appealing to Generation Z listeners.
These tracks, released in 1984 as part of Prince's "Purple Rain" album, hold significant cultural and musical value.
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