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Which 1984 Prince single became the most-rotated video in MTV history up to that point, despite Prince initially refusing to appear on screen in the clip?
Answer
When Doves Cry
'When Doves Cry' (1984) was a record-setter for MTV airplay. Prince's unconventional approach — submitting a video that showed only abstract imagery and performance footage without a traditional narrative appearance — made the clip even more distinctive and fueled its heavy rotation.
💡 Did you know?
Prince's 'When Doves Cry' (1984) became MTV's most-rotated video ever at that point, yet Prince initially refused to appear on screen—sending only the music.
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- prince
- mtv
- music-video
- pop
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