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Of all the rock stars in the universe, Prince isn’t one I would have pegged as a football fanatic. But, he’s a Minnesota native and apparently a loyal Vikings fan, especially after seeing them trounce the Dallas Cowboys last week. So moved was he by their victory that he sat down and wrote a song about them. It’s called “Purple and Gold” (you know he’s a fan of their color scheme too) and definitely finds Prince exploring some new musical territory. More fight song than funk groove, it’s an anthemic ode to the Vikings’ sportsmanship and athletic fortitude. He does manage to sneak a little attitude in there though, with lyrics like “eyes say ready 4 battle / no need 4 sword in hand / we r all amped up like a rock n roll band. “ It’s no “Super Bowl Shuffle,” but I don’t think Prince shuffles. He’s more of a strutter. Check out the clip below and see what it inspires.