Stranger Things Thought It Could Buy a Stairway to Heaven
Vulture••entertainment
Key Points:
- The Stranger Things finale featured a rare, never-before-licensed television use of two Prince songs, "When Doves Cry" and "Purple Rain," marking a significant music licensing achievement for the show.
- Music supervisor Nora Felder revealed the extensive process of clearing Prince's estate for these tracks and shared that other iconic artists like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd were considered for the soundtrack.
- Led Zeppelin, known for their strict control over their music rights, has never allowed "Stairway to Heaven" to be used in film or television, with band members emphasizing the rarity of approving such uses.
- Robert Plant highlighted that Led Zeppelin only approves music placements that match the substance and nuance of their songs, suggesting that many offers are rejected for lacking artistic
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