Prince's song "When Doves Cry" was released as the lead single from his sixth studio album, Purple Rain, in 1984. It became his first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single, holding that position for five weeks from July 7 to August 4, 1984. The song was also the top-selling single of 1984 according to Billboard. It was written and composed by Prince, who played all the instruments on the track. The music video for "When Doves Cry" premiered on MTV in June 1984. The song is widely regarded as one of Prince's signature works and has received numerous accolades and high rankings among the greatest songs of all time.
