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When Prince Said 'No': The 'We Are The World' Fallout [Highlight From Episode 315]
Update: 2025-08-31
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Author James Campion on why Prince declined the offer to be part of the "We Are The World" sessions and the fallout after.
Listen to Episode 315: Purple Reign: Prince and The Revolution Uncovered
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