@djbillybopdjbillybop2817 I disagree with you totally but that's what's great, we're all entitled to choose who's version we like best. Prince is one of the greatest artists of all time. I don't think he received the recognition he deserved. Could play like 27 instruments. When Eric Clapton was asked how it felt to be the greatest guitarist, he said I don't know, ask Prince. Iykyk.
3 legends who sang this song are now gone. Prince, Chris Cornell and now Sinead. Damn this song is a heartbreaker. Rest in peace Prince, Chris and Sinead
That why the loss of him is felt so deeply with everyone that loves his music and him. When he passed, we knew what we had lost and that we would never have anything near as amazing a musician and artist as Prince was. He was unique and brilliant in his own special way and that's what made him so great!!
Everybody coming on here disrespecting Prince in comparison to Sinead’s version needs to understand this is his song. His writing. His genius. I agree Sinead’s version was beautiful, but there’s no reason to put Prince down because of that. Sinead would not have made such a great song if it wasn’t for Prince’s brilliant writing.
Yes it’s a great song but he massacres it, turning it into an overblown jumble of egotistical noise. Sinead O’Connor’s version is stripped down and actually sounds like what it means - a knowingly self-piteous cry of pain to a love lost. This is just Prince & Co showing off, totally out of tune with the meaning of his own song.
Prince was never looking for accolades or adoration, he was all about the music and sharing his gift with the world. A true musical genius who was well ahead of his time. There will never be another Prince. His music and energy will live on.
Bull, a true genius knows his talent and sometimes wants to shine,,, and why not give him the merit of his works.. I saw him in The Purple Rain Tour, and it was one of the best times of my life...with that I know he is in a good place and the world is the better for having Prince.. sometimes you just want to be on stage to be seen... and hey we all want a ribbon..with those outfits a person wants to be the peacock in the yard
Yeah... the only condition was that they would have to have sex with him. Nice guy. Look... you know what. As a person, I think Prince was a piece of..... (I don't want youtube to block me). As a musician? He was great. Look up how he tried to physically attack Sinead O'Connor when she said "no" to him. Prince was not a good person. A great musician? Yeah. Horrible human being.
And, he never charged a cent to anyone that was lucky enough to be at a performance at his home. It was by invite only. And I'm not talking about the rich and the famous, I'm talking about Prince's local fans. He will always be a Minnesota hero and no one will ever compete. Man I miss you prince.
💜💜🎼 WOW! IF YOU DON'T MIND MAY I ? That is one hell of a compliment I never seen Prince blush or smile at the same time, the complement of yours is just beautiful, go ahead your turn well what can I say, okay not in joken mood . but still. ibeen reading returning comments now 2017. Up to 2021. Not long or sassy then there's being sarcastic many many people have said things about my boy. Guess what I'm trying to say is your comp comment was a breath of fresh air young man
I live near Paisley Park & grew up in this era. I was blessed to be able to go to many Paisley Park Shows. He get word out & locals would show up. Such a cool experience. Youd see him living in Chanhassen being a normal guy riding his bike around shopping walking etc. People let him be & live his life. He did do much for the town & state, but he always did it anonymously.
He wasn’t from this planet. He was so far beyond his time. No one has yet to even hold a flame to Prince. I feel like he’s still here with all of his music and his brilliance ❤
It's a hurt that will never go away or get any easier. I watch him sing and think to myself how did this happen? It was so tragic and his loss was so immense!!❤
Prince's generosity and humility in front of others in his band is unique. No ego. He sings this songs like nobody dont need anyone. Just him and his piano. He composes everything. We miss his talent every day .
@juanalcarazperez4229 there are tons of stories of how he used to arrive in towns a couple of days before shows, and just show up and jam with local bands.
Wilson only, the doors, nirvana, rancid, pavement, silver Jews, FAITH NO MORE, Alice in Chains, Adam and the Ants, Mountain Goats, Black Sabbath, Radiohead, The Cure,The Smiths, nina simone, Amy Winehouse, Aretha, Etta James, Blaze Foley, Jay Reatard, RAMONES, MARK SULTAN, early Van Halen, U2, joy Division, The Pogues, the pixies, Springsteen, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Arcade Fire, Bikini Kill, Joan Jett, Beastie Boys, Biz Markie, Deftones, animals, Ani Difranco, DEVO, JOHNNY CASH, BOWIE, NIN,AC/DC,JANIS JOPLIN, FUGAZI,CURIOUS BUDDIES, ROLLING STONES, Aex Pistols, Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers, Butthile Surfers, Dick Dale, Haunt, the hold steady, van Morrison, THEM, DANIEL JOHNSTON, SHANE MACGOWAN, my God the list goes on and on and on and on then u get to Prince
Oh man, of all the great musicians alive ur passed on & has not even top 100, seriously, 1 great album , purple rain, other than that let's say the beach boys w Brian
@@vivianrivera4773 ALL of them are in a band??? That's absolutely false, did you even read my list? Adam Ant Mountain Goats aka John Darnell is 1 guy Brian Wilson Amy Winehouse Nina Simone Mark sultan Shane macgowan Stephen malkmus
We really lost a legend when Prince died. I was born in 1982 and I can't think of any performer that I think more of than Prince. Absolute legend. I don't normally get emotional over famous person deaths but when Prince died.... it really hit me hard.
Born 10 years later but grew up listening to him as my parents were huge fans. The day he passed I cried. I still regret never being able to go and see him live. One day maybe I’ll visit his mansion in Minneapolis.
I just read some comments, all sweet and positive. I got really emotional because I used to meet people like you at Prince concerts. There was always this positive vibe I never felt anywhere else. Thank you for letting me feel this again, being part of a big family! Thank you brothers and sisters! I wish I would meet some of you again one day. Nothing compares to you!
I'm a 22 year old prince fan. I understand his eccentricity and his wisdom that a lot of my generation dismisses to madness. I'm happy to be apart of this community too. I hate that I never saw him live. It was a dream. But I've felt his presence ✨💜✨
honestly, Prince giving some of his best songs to particular artists is one of the most beautiful things ever. Sinead O'Connor singing this was one of the great moments in music history.
He actually didn't want her to sing this song. He was signed to a label. He protested. Later, Sinead told the story of how Prince cornered her in California,(La) chasing her around a car threatening to kick her a$$.
There are so many musical moments that leave this as a fart in the wind. What an absurd take. I mean Mozart, Beethoven, etc and you think this is a historical moment? Raise the bar, kiddo. Love the song, by far done best by Prince, but it's not even a ripple on the ocean of music history. Hyperbolic much?
The only concert I ever attended was a Prince concert in Greenville, SC back in 1982 and I was right down front screaming and hollering like I had lost my mind. Even today, I can't watch a Prince video without shedding tears because he was a BRILLIANT ARTIST! Owned his own masters when artists couldn't even do that. I just pray that he didn't suffer when he died. I do believe the angels came and got him from that elevator. Long live his music and I will forever love Prince!
I wish a family member or friend had stayed with him that night. Well he was a very fine man that was underrated and not understood by friends or family.
@@portuguesehydrangea4818 I never followed Sinead in 90s, but now learning about her and her history.. what an amazing human being. Trying to stand up for children who were being sexually abused in the church, being true to herself by for example shaving her head when the "industry" wanted her more feminine, finding peace in Isalam, even though I believe she believed in the Holy Spirit too. I was sad to hear about her son passing last year; and can't help wonder if her death may have been at her own hand. I guess time will tell. Such a strong soul; yet broken on the inside too. Her mom died when she was only 18, and even though her mom abused her according to Sinead, it seems she missed her mom terribly; and this song Nothing Compares to 2 U" was directed to her mom when she sang it. She sang it with amazinging passion that I could feel her rare, pure emotions. I hope she is smiling and finding amazing love with her son,, mom, and all her relatives that passed on before her.
I don’t think anyone that sang with him ever made him feel the spirit like Rosie did. The two of them together were amazing. I just found a new love for this performance.
Yeah. That's the thing, Prince until this day is one of the most beloved artist by the artists community and such an inspiration to the artists. He always believed if he could shine, the other artists or musicians could shine too. Rosie+Prince was a great duo singing. Also, is incredible how he believes in the women's music talent.
So sweet when he blew a kiss to someone in the audience he knew. He looked so happy to see the person he had an almost imperceptible bobble getting back on stage. Seems to me Prince loved his female and male friends so much. I bet he was really grateful for them which accounts for their near unanimous praise and loyalty to him. I don’t know, but he strikes me as an amazing friend who had a unique, special relationship with each of them.
He don't blow a kiss to a specific person he blew a kiss to the crowd they were holding him up when dived into the crowd. basically he thanked him for holding him up.
I’ve never been a ‘Prince’ guy. He was maybe a little too early for me, but he was the one artist who could stride on to any stage - no matter who was playing - and they’d move out of the way to let him through. And somehow make whatever they were doing better. He’s probably the GOAT.
Jeremy Stickle you’ve got some unresolved or undercover things going on. His song writing skills are undeniable! If u wanna cry don’t watch his performance at the super bowl! He gets on that guitar tho it’s to fuckin much 😃
So as I'm starting to watch prince more these days , I can't believe just how talented he was ... His vocal range was impeccable... He could sing anything , in any note , he even sang jazz. Wow,, what a talent.
Not only did Prince write songs, but he played most instruments and produced music. His hands-on approach gave creative power back to artists. By taking full control over the direction of his work, Prince was able to shape the sounds that still influence countless musicians to this very day. Prince's multifaceted talent on numerous instruments was crucial to his musical legacy. He created a unique sound that blended funk, rock, pop, and R&B elements, and his virtuosic playing was a key part of that sound. 0:07 [Indie Band Guru; Olimpus Music]
@davidziemann9653 I'm not commenting on his guitar skills. I'm saying the Eric Clapton story is bullshit. That story has been used about a bunch of players since the 80's. It's the story. Not his playing. I know he was a great player.
For people who say Prince was underrated? How so? He was always an inspiration of so many amazing artists, and continues to be. He won 7 Grammys, an Oscar, sold 150 million records and is referred to as GOAT.
hands down. Prince he is the best musician who has ever lived in our time.His genius is at par with that of Mozart's. Two different eras, different styles, but both divinely endowed with a gift.
The word "underrated" is a term that has been overutilized to death to the point that it seems to have lost its whole meaning. Not the first time nor the last time that it will happen to another word.
I really cannot understand how is it possible that so many various vocal's range can come out of the one man's mouth? It's insane how gifted he was! Truly unreal, simply unbelievable! I don't know anyone who could do it. The melodies, , the sounds he does seem as if there were 50 phenomenal singers not one singer singing haha. I am speechless!!!
I've been to well over 50 concerts and I can say he put on the best show I have ever attended. From the opening song to the closing song it was an experience that I'll never forget
Nothing compares to Prince - one and only- all superstar and rock and roll, doing the stage surfing and all, it comes so naturally, just like second nature for him - total control of the stage and crowd 🥰
PRINCE WROTE THIS SONG!! It's his Song. *Sinead just performed it, beautifully might I add.* May Sinead & Prince #RIP. Prince always performed this Song as well. I love Both versions.
Every time I watch prince live, it just hit my spirit, I get emotional and always wonder why he had to leave us so soon.I know God needed him more than we did, and he has completed his mission which God had set him out to do, and that was to be a musical genius, and humble soul. Just like MJ. May the both rest in peace and love.
I loved his music too. I think he hastened his own death though. He was quite arrogant. He was a womanizer..come on nah.....I wonder how much he truly loved & served Christ. He was obsessed with sex. Not Jesus. Just my observation.
NOBODY! NOBODY! Can sing this like Prince and Rosie!! My fav song by him hands down!!!!! Prince I will never forget halftime when the rain was purple my friend 💜. You are missed!!! Nothing compares to you prince!!!!!
Sinead still the best version. Srsly. I know prince wrote it and the accolades belong to him but the performance and emotion from Sinead is unmatched. No matter how off her rocker she is these days her version is the number 1
@@mjd5966 I'm sorry... my fav song by him... we will have to agree to disagree.... he was the best!!!! She did good but I'm sorry for me it was prince all the way.
@@tess7228 Prince wrote the song but the raw emotion that was put into it by Sinead is undeniable by the fact it was the number one song in the world at one point. No offense at all but this version would not have made the Top 40.
@@tess7228 That's fair enough. Prince is one of my favourites of all time. Was deeply saddened by his passing. A talent like his we may never see come along for the rest of our time on earth.
@@mjd5966 I think everyone has those few singers that can't do anything wrong lol. Mine are Prince, Bob Marley, brandie Carlile, Janice joplin, hendrix, omg! I'm boring you I'll stop lol..
rowell brao not sure why you think he’d be jealous of MJ? Prince wrote his own music and played multiple instruments, so no reason for him to be jealous of Michael!
I have great respect for Prince, a genius in whatever he created and sang. It’s his song, he wrote it and sang his version but Sinead killed it in every way!
Prince=Genius. PERIOD, That being said he lent the right song to the right girl. There is only ONE song I can say that about. So tragic he is gone. He literally was one in a million. How many artists can you say you know from the jump of any song? RIP purple Legend. That being said, Sinead killed this. I think she did him justice
Agreed. He was a musical genius. But I think Sinead's version is better. My opinion. Also the Prince estate refusing to grant rights to the song for her documentary is just petty. Would granting the rights take away from Prince's amazing talents? I think not.
@@richardanderson6818 You got to respect his wishes weather you agree or not. By some accounts it became a feud between them and was the record companies decision.
@@sportsnoticeboard You say "his" wishes, but it was my understanding that it was his sister representing the estate that made the decision. Of course as you know the moment has passed and even if it hadn't, you can "respect his wishes" from the perspective of "hey it's their decision to make" and still have an opinion, with mine being that it is petty. There's room for all of these talented individuals. It's said that if you have a single candle in a dark room and then add another candle, it does not take away the light that the first candle emits.
@@richardanderson6818 I did a google of it "Prince did not meet O'Connor until after she had covered his song. Their interactions were, according to her, less than amicable." Of course we are talking from the peanut gallery .....
His songs were made for live performances. I think, for him, studio work was necessary for album and radio play but he wrote and lived for live performances. The only artist I can think of whose live versions are consistently superior to studio versions.
missmiko1 Stevie Ray Vaughan was always extremely superior live too! His recordings were excellent but to hear him live just blew the doors off! I’m still grieving his death almost 30 years later.
Brings tears to my eyes. Miss him. What a beautiful soul. Musical genius..He will always be at the top of my list. Love you Prince!!! RIP BEAUTIFUL ONE.!!!
I was lucky enough to see Prince at Opium in Miami!! Our friend was the bouncer and let us go up stairs if we promised not to stare or interact with him. He was with a few others and we just stood there looking stupid. He glanced at us and gave us a friendly Prince smirk hahah
Nothing compares to Prince! A beautifully talented soul who left an indelible mark on so many people, including me! I could sit and listen to him all day long (and have many times)! We are all better for experiencing his talent.
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When Prince sings it you know who wrote it. Nothing compares to Prince.
Hell yes he wrote it
You said a mouthful!
And his version is the one I love the best!! I never listen to Sinead's. I liked it until I found Prince's!! LOVE ME SOME PRINCE💜💜💜
@@lbt1119 Nope only time the cover was better Sinéad O'Connor COYGIG COYBIG.
@djbillybopdjbillybop2817 I disagree with you totally but that's what's great, we're all entitled to choose who's version we like best. Prince is one of the greatest artists of all time. I don't think he received the recognition he deserved. Could play like 27 instruments. When Eric Clapton was asked how it felt to be the greatest guitarist, he said I don't know, ask Prince. Iykyk.
I always laugh when people say he is doing a cover of this song... It's his song!
True but my god Sinéad O’Conner’s version is so good it’s easy to mistake it for the definitive version. She was made to sing this song.
@@Thelma7361No it’s not.
Correct!
@@stephenperkins9945 A quick Google search will confirm that he WROTE it.
The genius wrote it and an angel covered it 🖤 there's no bad cover to this. Chris Cornell does a terrific version too
3 legends who sang this song are now gone. Prince, Chris Cornell and now Sinead. Damn this song is a heartbreaker. Rest in peace Prince, Chris and Sinead
They're performing their symphonies in heaven and when I die I'll hear all your songs again Chris Cornell Prince and Sinead in Heaven
Hope theyre singing all together now, for eternity.
P!nk is still alive, and her version is beautiful`
Amo os três ❤
THIS IS JUST PRINCE. AT
HIS VERY BEST
MOST TALENTED , GIFTED
TALENTED SINGER
NOT EVEN FROM THIS WORLD !!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Prince is inarguably one of the greatest performers of the 20th century.
No argument from me. Eric Clapton himself said he was the best guitarist of his time.
Even better than mj don't care what anyone else says. ❤️ ❤️ @@markscerbo3029
Of the 20th Century? FUCK THAT! Prince was one of the greatest of all time
That why the loss of him is felt so deeply with everyone that loves his music and him. When he passed, we knew what we had lost and that we would never have anything near as amazing a musician and artist as Prince was. He was unique and brilliant in his own special way and that's what made him so great!!
Not really.
Legend. Widest vocal range, probably in history, played 27 instruments and had Mozart level genius, all self-taught.
❤
Just the 27 gee sooo
For those who don't know, he wrote this song. That's why he sang/covered it so often.
That is correct. Sinead only sang what he gave her
Prince was one of the greatest artists that has ever lived 💯💯
AGREED!!!!!!!
YES
One of the? or the GOAT?
❤
Who said so? His manager?
Everybody coming on here disrespecting Prince in comparison to Sinead’s version needs to understand this is his song. His writing. His genius. I agree Sinead’s version was beautiful, but there’s no reason to put Prince down because of that. Sinead would not have made such a great song if it wasn’t for Prince’s brilliant writing.
THANK U!
Ungreatful pricks, no respect for black genius. He gave away many songs to artists for free that became their biggest hits.
Yes it’s a great song but he massacres it, turning it into an overblown jumble of egotistical noise.
Sinead O’Connor’s version is stripped down and actually sounds like what it means - a knowingly self-piteous cry of pain to a love lost.
This is just Prince & Co showing off, totally out of tune with the meaning of his own song.
I prefer this guy over Anyone, but Cornell's version is GOOD
Prince is a true artist O'connor is nothing in comparison.
Prince was never looking for accolades or adoration, he was all about the music and sharing his gift with the world. A true musical genius who was well ahead of his time. There will never be another Prince. His music and energy will live on.
Is that why he banned his music being played on radio?
So was Stevie Wonder! The same I can say about him!
@@boobye6305 No
No he banned his music being illegally and unfairly shared without his consent. Not everything is free
Bull, a true genius knows his talent and sometimes wants to shine,,, and why not give him the merit of his works.. I saw him in The Purple Rain Tour, and it was one of the best times of my life...with that I know he is in a good place and the world is the better for having Prince.. sometimes you just want to be on stage to be seen... and hey we all want a ribbon..with those outfits a person wants to be the peacock in the yard
He’s still bringing us joy during these uncertain times...that’s a LEGEND!!!!
No doubt. I so much agree. Sweet memories for me.
so inspiring....
Amen
So true. Iconic In every way.
@Joepie De poepie no he's dead sorry :( 💔💔💔💔💔
I love how generous he was with his musicians. He loved to highlight their talents. What a great performer and artist.
Yeah... the only condition was that they would have to have sex with him. Nice guy.
Look... you know what. As a person, I think Prince was a piece of..... (I don't want youtube to block me). As a musician? He was great.
Look up how he tried to physically attack Sinead O'Connor when she said "no" to him. Prince was not a good person. A great musician? Yeah. Horrible human being.
@@numinous123 fair enough
And, he never charged a cent to anyone that was lucky enough to be at a performance at his home. It was by invite only. And I'm not talking about the rich and the famous, I'm talking about Prince's local fans. He will always be a Minnesota hero and no one will ever compete. Man I miss you prince.
@@numinous123 Lies. All I gotta say. And gonna add this for your dictionary, "Credulous". Sinead is so pathetic. She changed her story again.
💜💜🎼 WOW! IF YOU DON'T MIND MAY I ? That is one hell of a compliment I never seen Prince blush or smile at the same time, the complement of yours is just beautiful, go ahead your turn well what can I say, okay not in joken mood . but still. ibeen reading returning comments now 2017. Up to 2021. Not long or sassy then there's being sarcastic many many people have said things about my boy. Guess what I'm trying to say is your comp comment was a breath of fresh air young man
I live near Paisley Park & grew up in this era. I was blessed to be able to go to many Paisley Park Shows. He get word out & locals would show up. Such a cool experience. Youd see him living in Chanhassen being a normal guy riding his bike around shopping walking etc. People let him be & live his life. He did do much for the town & state, but he always did it anonymously.
It's quite funny to read this with the amount of mystique he managed to build around him.
If ever there was a person born with music in his blood, Prince was the one. He was music personified.
Musicology
Him and Freddy
Music in his blood? To which he then added a whole lot of heroin to.
That sounds so good, now I'm envious I didn't come up with that.
@@d1p70 I should have known there are still idiots out there in this world and you are one of them
PRINCE - nothing compares to u. Ever.
Definitely true ❤️💯
🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀📟🐞
Prince included everyone and everything, he knew the human condition. Expression through his art. He has heart, mind and soul. Bravo!
People like Prince are like gifts to humanity.
Like attracts like 😉
Prince is a provider.
God bless him. I was young when Purple Rain came out. He was a beautiful human. Something the world needs more of.
I love Prince, he was in a class of his own. But we also have to mention the King Elvis superb，
He wasn’t from this planet. He was so far beyond his time. No one has yet to even hold a flame to Prince. I feel like he’s still here with all of his music and his brilliance ❤
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Hell yeah
@@Lovingleroy I agree with you.
A legend in his own mind.
Can we just give props to Prince for always having insanely talented women in his band??? That girl murdered that sax solo
The least I can do is give props, this gave me chills.
Dude I played sax for 7 years or so in school band/jazz band. I've never even entered the stratosphere that she was in for this performance.
I give her props but also that female back up singer . What a voice! Sounded like Mavis Staples up there.!
Probably staged
Hope he knows we still love him ❤
Prince didn't pass. He lives in his wonderful music. It is immortal.
Yes
He's gone but he will always be remembered 💜
Stas Shustov, Amen to that.
He is very bad singer!
Oleg Ashihman k
Man I miss this Dude!!!
Me too 😢
It's been 8 years now and it still hurts like it happened this morning.
Still listening ❤❤❤
It's a hurt that will never go away or get any easier. I watch him sing and think to myself how did this happen? It was so tragic and his loss was so immense!!❤
I cry thinking about it still.
I know....
8 ans déjà...
Prince's generosity and humility in front of others in his band is unique. No ego. He sings this songs like nobody dont need anyone. Just him and his piano. He composes everything. We miss his talent every day .
@juanalcarazperez4229 there are tons of stories of how he used to arrive in towns a couple of days before shows, and just show up and jam with local bands.
@@biasone9634 True. Just sharing with no money in return
No ego - lol
@@rooster16091982the old prince but not prince in the 21st century ✌️
Prince didn't steal my heart,I gave it to him.-18 y.o.❤Diane
Probably the most talented musician/singer I ever saw in my 66 years...
Wilson only, the doors, nirvana, rancid, pavement, silver Jews, FAITH NO MORE, Alice in Chains, Adam and the Ants, Mountain Goats, Black Sabbath, Radiohead, The Cure,The Smiths, nina simone, Amy Winehouse, Aretha, Etta James, Blaze Foley, Jay Reatard, RAMONES, MARK SULTAN, early Van Halen, U2, joy Division, The Pogues, the pixies, Springsteen, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Arcade Fire, Bikini Kill, Joan Jett, Beastie Boys, Biz Markie, Deftones, animals, Ani Difranco, DEVO, JOHNNY CASH, BOWIE, NIN,AC/DC,JANIS JOPLIN, FUGAZI,CURIOUS BUDDIES, ROLLING STONES, Aex Pistols, Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers, Butthile Surfers, Dick Dale, Haunt, the hold steady, van Morrison, THEM, DANIEL JOHNSTON, SHANE MACGOWAN, my God the list goes on and on and on and on then u get to Prince
Oh man, of all the great musicians alive ur passed on & has not even top 100, seriously, 1 great album , purple rain, other than that let's say the beach boys w Brian
@@pineapplecircus Yes, but all of them are in a band, group. Prince is one. It's all him. His vision and gifts. He stands alone.
@@vivianrivera4773 ALL of them are in a band??? That's absolutely false, did you even read my list? Adam Ant
Mountain Goats aka John Darnell is 1 guy
Brian Wilson
Amy Winehouse
Nina Simone
Mark sultan
Shane macgowan
Stephen malkmus
I don't doulbt that!!!!
Man I miss this man. I think we really need him right now. His alternate and principled vision.
HE WROTE THE SONG.
We really lost a legend when Prince died. I was born in 1982 and I can't think of any performer that I think more of than Prince. Absolute legend. I don't normally get emotional over famous person deaths but when Prince died.... it really hit me hard.
Same. I was also born in 1982. Cried all the way home that day. Yep totally get it.
I agree. It's devastating to know the world has lost such a talent. He had so much more to give.
I was born many years before y’all and I loved him so much and mourned his death.
Born 10 years later but grew up listening to him as my parents were huge fans. The day he passed I cried. I still regret never being able to go and see him live. One day maybe I’ll visit his mansion in Minneapolis.
I understand you well.... I feel the same when Morricone died
I just read some comments, all sweet and positive. I got really emotional because I used to meet people like you at Prince concerts. There was always this positive vibe I never felt anywhere else.
Thank you for letting me feel this again, being part of a big family! Thank you brothers and sisters! I wish I would meet some of you again one day. Nothing compares to you!
shaytal100 Purple People are the best in the world. Always. It was definitely a big family and nothing but love.
@@suzeesix Yes I miss meeting them once in a while ...
I'm a 22 year old prince fan. I understand his eccentricity and his wisdom that a lot of my generation dismisses to madness. I'm happy to be apart of this community too. I hate that I never saw him live. It was a dream. But I've felt his presence ✨💜✨
We love and miss you too! Stay Strong and listen to the Purple One even more!!!
honestly, Prince giving some of his best songs to particular artists is one of the most beautiful things ever. Sinead O'Connor singing this was one of the great moments in music history.
He actually didn't want her to sing this song. He was signed to a label. He protested. Later, Sinead told the story of how Prince cornered her in California,(La) chasing her around a car threatening to kick her a$$.
There are so many musical moments that leave this as a fart in the wind. What an absurd take. I mean Mozart, Beethoven, etc and you think this is a historical moment? Raise the bar, kiddo. Love the song, by far done best by Prince, but it's not even a ripple on the ocean of music history. Hyperbolic much?
No prince, a fucking king. Nothing wrong with saying that sinead owned this song...a king and a queen and a Prince all smashed this song.
Mascara, body glitter, and he'll still steal your girl.
Frost thats bc noone wants to
Frost nah but you want mike
Frost nah, but you must want bolo
Him, David Bowie and Billy Idol
That's god damn right.
Saxophone solos always hit you in the feels.
Every.... fucking...time
I don't have "the feels".
The feels!Love that!
Them horns! 😊 That VOICE!!! 💜💜💜 Nothing compares~
Oh damn as soon as she started to play I got chills!!!
The only concert I ever attended was a Prince concert in Greenville, SC back in 1982 and I was right down front screaming and hollering like I had lost my mind. Even today, I can't watch a Prince video without shedding tears because he was a BRILLIANT ARTIST! Owned his own masters when artists couldn't even do that. I just pray that he didn't suffer when he died. I do believe the angels came and got him from that elevator. Long live his music and I will forever love Prince!
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I feel as you do.I have prayed that he did not suffer and that someday the truth will come out on how he died. I love his music.
I wish a family member or friend had stayed with him that night. Well he was a very fine man that was underrated and not understood by friends or family.
you cry a lot, do you?
Thank you Prince for writing this. Thank you Sinead for bringing this forward and making it a hit.
RIP to them both. Like a bird without her song they have left us. 😔
@@portuguesehydrangea4818 I never followed Sinead in 90s, but now learning about her and her history.. what an amazing human being. Trying to stand up for children who were being sexually abused in the church, being true to herself by for example shaving her head when the "industry" wanted her more feminine, finding peace in Isalam, even though I believe she believed in the Holy Spirit too. I was sad to hear about her son passing last year; and can't help wonder if her death may have been at her own hand. I guess time will tell. Such a strong soul; yet broken on the inside too. Her mom died when she was only 18, and even though her mom abused her according to Sinead, it seems she missed her mom terribly; and this song
Nothing Compares to 2 U" was directed to her mom when she sang it. She sang it with amazinging passion that I could feel her rare, pure emotions. I hope she is smiling and finding amazing love with her son,, mom, and all her relatives that passed on before her.
It was a major hit in 1986..by the Songwriter, Producer: Prince
Na Not true
There will never be another artist like him. Absolutely one of a kind.
James R preach🙇🏽♀️
Like never another Bowie, Mercury, and a few more legends. Good music is playing in heaven
You haven't listened to much music then !
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Cars like that definitely don’t pass you every day
I don’t think anyone that sang with him ever made him feel the spirit like Rosie did. The two of them together were amazing. I just found a new love for this performance.
Thats what i thought..he seemed genuinly happy..
it was spiritual
Rosie Gaines is a wonderful singer 🙏
It’s been four years now that you’re gone .... Nothing compares to You ♥️
We will Love you, always
Hello Kat
Prince and MJ such a massive loss for music they still had so much left to give 💜
Please don't put these two in the same sentence they were totally different and PRINCE had way more talent he did it all!!!
Clearly not when mj is the biggest selling artist of all time...@@darryl-hv1cj
MASSIVE
Such a generous genius. He found talent and he let it fly in his music. It wasn't about ego it was about love.
Yeah. That's the thing, Prince until this day is one of the most beloved artist by the artists community and such an inspiration to the artists. He always believed if he could shine, the other artists or musicians could shine too. Rosie+Prince was a great duo singing. Also, is incredible how he believes in the women's music talent.
Read about his relationships. Plenty of ego.
@@jason5409 That depends on what you want to believe. I think the people who actually knew him who don't go by hearsay might disagree.
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OMG PRINCE, HIS GLITTER FACE, THE MOLE, MASCARA AND GOLDEN MIC!!! THATS IT!!! 🎤✨✨🔮🖤🖤🖤
Yeah a beautiful man,
And still get a woman! Just how could a man be that beautiful and genius?!😍
I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY HE WITH HIS BILLIONS DID NOT GET THE MOLE REMOVED...
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I thought his sweat was glittering 😂🤣😂🤭
Still can’t believe this Beautiful Man is no Longer with Us . . . Such a Powerful Soul . . . RIP Purple One🕊
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Yes. I keep his voice, his sound, his image, his scent...in my mind...to carry His memory w me, back N2 The Light
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I'm very straight, but god, this man is so beautiful. 💜
That little giggle we'll NEVER HEAR AGAIN 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭I JUST MISS YOU SOOOOOO MUCH
This man was EPIC in every sense of the word....long live Prince!
So sweet when he blew a kiss to someone in the audience he knew. He looked so happy to see the person he had an almost imperceptible bobble getting back on stage. Seems to me Prince loved his female and male friends so much. I bet he was really grateful for them which accounts for their near unanimous praise and loyalty to him. I don’t know, but he strikes me as an amazing friend who had a unique, special relationship with each of them.
His mom was there.
He don't blow a kiss to a specific person he blew a kiss to the crowd they were holding him up when dived into the crowd. basically he thanked him for holding him up.
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I’ve never been a ‘Prince’ guy. He was maybe a little too early for me, but he was the one artist who could stride on to any stage - no matter who was playing - and they’d move out of the way to let him through. And somehow make whatever they were doing better. He’s probably the GOAT.
Maybe the GOAT in his genre.
@@janpcs what’s his genre tho? Where would you define him?
@@regularguy3665 A mix of pop, soul, a little blues and jazz. Some soft rock too.
@@janpcs His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz, blues and hip hop.
That Irish woman that covered this song was much better imo
I am a 40 year old straight man and I burst right into tears as soon as his voice hits that god damn microphone...
Why'd he have to leave us?
Why?
Them damm drugs!! They choose the drugs time and time again
I definitely know that feeling. As a woman.
Just another tortured artist. It is what makes them so so special. Many make it though many do not.
@@raulrodriguez5073 you are wrong .
Jeremy Stickle you’ve got some unresolved or undercover things going on. His song writing skills are undeniable! If u wanna cry don’t watch his performance at the super bowl! He gets on that guitar tho it’s to fuckin much 😃
His giggle is the perfect interlude for any song. The one and only Prince!
He completely gave himself over
To the music .
What a musical mystic.
Wow. I’ve never heard him sing his own song and it puts a completely different slant on it. Amazing stuff.
So as I'm starting to watch prince more these days , I can't believe just how talented he was ... His vocal range was impeccable... He could sing anything , in any note , he even sang jazz. Wow,, what a talent.
He was the greatest
And considered in the top guitarist of modern era
he also played 47 instruments.
@@TheTransitmtl Not sure about that but he would be up there for sure.
He was just singing falsetto sometimes. It is not a true range
Absolutely the greatest of all time. He is missed. There will never be a replacement.
Not only did Prince write songs, but he played most instruments and produced music. His hands-on approach gave creative power back to artists. By taking full control over the direction of his work, Prince was able to shape the sounds that still influence countless musicians to this very day. Prince's multifaceted talent on numerous instruments was crucial to his musical legacy. He created a unique sound that blended funk, rock, pop, and R&B elements, and his virtuosic playing was a key part of that sound. 0:07 [Indie Band Guru; Olimpus Music]
Да, Принс был талантлив.
Love to hear him sing this song!! He truly is missed!! There will never be another Prince ✝️💜
So true! One of the best
Hello Marie, how are you doing
💜🎵💜🎵💜🎵💜🎵💜🎵💜🎵💜🎵one of the best
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Eric Clapton was asked “What does it feel like to be the best guitarist of all time?”
Eric: “When I see Prince I’ll ask him.”
LOVE ❤
Kerouac Cossel
That's just BS.
@@roba6660able No, it's not. Prince was an unreal guitarist, easily top 5 of all time if not the best.
@davidziemann9653 I'm not commenting on his guitar skills. I'm saying the Eric Clapton story is bullshit. That story has been used about a bunch of players since the 80's. It's the story. Not his playing. I know he was a great player.
For people who say Prince was underrated? How so?
He was always an inspiration of so many amazing artists, and continues to be.
He won 7 Grammys, an Oscar, sold 150 million records and is referred to as GOAT.
I think the people who stated Prince is underrated probably think Jesus is Underrated
Nowadays we can safely assume that "underrated" is the most overrated adjective in TH-cam comments.
hands down. Prince he is the best musician who has ever lived in our time.His genius is at par with that of Mozart's. Two different eras, different styles, but both divinely endowed with a gift.
Bcs of new generation i think he doesnt get enough credit for his work
The word "underrated" is a term that has been overutilized to death to the point that it seems to have lost its whole meaning. Not the first time nor the last time that it will happen to another word.
Who’s here in 2024 November!,,, prince there was only one ☝️ PRINCE
I'm here! Rip prince! Your music lives on
Prince un genio
Me!!!
One love to the purple prince who was a king xx
December 2024👍👍
I really cannot understand how is it possible that so many various vocal's range can come out of the one man's mouth? It's insane how gifted he was! Truly unreal, simply unbelievable! I don't know anyone who could do it. The melodies, , the sounds he does seem as if there were 50 phenomenal singers not one singer singing haha. I am speechless!!!
Yes it’s truly amazing! His voice sounds angelic! Like different instruments!
Prince NEVER gets old . Such a timeless talented gifted fun to watch and love superstar !
Rock on Prince! 🎸 . Forever your fan!
This dude is so fire! I can't stop watching this live version of him and Rosie killin it!
Truly one of a kind. His music is timeless and makes you feel every note..
Is hard to believe that someone like him
existed...
Amen
He was way too magical to stay on earth..
So happy he existed and provided us with such amazing music and entertainment!
Why?
@Greg Aurora I know right..I swear he was an Elf..LOL!
I've been to well over 50 concerts and I can say he put on the best show I have ever attended. From the opening song to the closing song it was an experience that I'll never forget
Listening to this i can see Prince in Church leading a congregation after giving his sermon. First thing that popped into my mind.
Fortysomething BadGirls Testify!
if there was a church of prince, i would go there every sunday. even if there's live streaming broadcasts on youtube.
thevoid99 You’re already there. It’s all around you. Go listen to “Everywhere” - he left you a roadmap. Just follow the signs. Admission is easy... 🎈
@@thevoid99 The Rainbow Children Album....Everywhere...there's a place i want to go, where the milk and honey flow...
@@BananaCologne Like David, Prince was a man after Gods own heart.
Nothing compares to Prince - one and only- all superstar and rock and roll, doing the stage surfing and all, it comes so naturally, just like second nature for him - total control of the stage and crowd 🥰
why Music is loosing its best performers?
LOVE PRINCE 💖
And always a strong female band
Prince gave his all and he was PERFECTION
Watch this....chuckle... Dude was a legend. Lifelong MN resident in my 40s but didn't truly appreciate him until after he passed.
Nothing ever will compare. 💜
Nothing. Ever.
I over agree
Prince estate droppin heat almost every night
Much thanks so loved and missed. He was such a treasure for all of us💜
is this the first time they've released this video??
Jim C I wish MJs estate would do the same 😣 I love princes estate for still caring abt us fans
This used to be on TH-cam before they took it down.
MJ's state could never😭
In lockdown in 2020 and this unlocked emotions I didn't know I had.
I just cried too. I hadn't seen this before. 💜💜💜
Alex, I know exactly what you are feeling. Stay well
Yes - me too actually. I think Prince is utterly amazing and a legend. A legend who is able to reduce me to a blubbing mess just by his performance 🙏
PRINCE is a healing force around whole world. You are not along at all , so many around earth are under his sounds.
Yes💜🖤💜🖤💜
PRINCE WROTE THIS SONG!! It's his Song. *Sinead just performed it, beautifully might I add.* May Sinead & Prince #RIP. Prince always performed this Song as well. I love Both versions.
I agree I love both songs
Every time I watch prince live, it just hit my spirit, I get emotional and always wonder why he had to leave us so soon.I know God needed him more than we did, and he has completed his mission which God had set him out to do, and that was to be a musical genius, and humble soul. Just like MJ. May the both rest in peace and love.
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I loved his music too. I think he hastened his own death though. He was quite arrogant. He was a womanizer..come on nah.....I wonder how much he truly loved & served Christ. He was obsessed with sex. Not Jesus. Just my observation.
@@danilaroche1156 he was a Jehovah's witness. He broke so many of their rules. Lol.
@@cindyjensen2185 For real fo real.
NOBODY! NOBODY! Can sing this like Prince and Rosie!! My fav song by him hands down!!!!! Prince I will never forget halftime when the rain was purple my friend 💜. You are missed!!! Nothing compares to you prince!!!!!
Sinead still the best version. Srsly. I know prince wrote it and the accolades belong to him but the performance and emotion from Sinead is unmatched. No matter how off her rocker she is these days her version is the number 1
@@mjd5966 I'm sorry... my fav song by him... we will have to agree to disagree.... he was the best!!!! She did good but I'm sorry for me it was prince all the way.
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Prince wrote the song but the raw emotion that was put into it by Sinead is undeniable by the fact it was the number one song in the world at one point.
No offense at all but this version would not have made the Top 40.
@@tess7228 That's fair enough. Prince is one of my favourites of all time. Was deeply saddened by his passing. A talent like his we may never see come along for the rest of our time on earth.
@@mjd5966 I think everyone has those few singers that can't do anything wrong lol. Mine are Prince, Bob Marley, brandie Carlile, Janice joplin, hendrix, omg! I'm boring you I'll stop lol..
this is as quality as a performance gets.
So honored to have grown up listening to this amazing artist, such a special talent
For all the people that worked with Prince I can only say I love you, thank you.
We miss you so much Prince . Greatest musician who has ever lived, ever
So much talent wrapped up in prince.Gone but never forgotten.
michael jackson is the king prince jealous of the king of pop
rowell brao not sure why you think he’d be jealous of MJ? Prince wrote his own music and played multiple instruments, so no reason for him to be jealous of Michael!
Eric Johnson,. Yes.
@@pandabear4640 not as big as mj was.
He has from the start, presented us with nothing short of a soulful, performance. THANKYOU PRINCE.
Being able to see this and listen to it uninterrupted is worth the price of TH-cam premium.
I love his way to dress, i love his face, his smile, his voice. He was a genius.
me too, he was beautiful, clever, talented, perfect...nothing compares to Prince
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Incredible
I still can’t listen to him without crying. I saw him in the round in Australia twice. He is totally irreplaceable and will forever be missed.
A true legend!!💜❤💜❤
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I have great respect for Prince, a genius in whatever he created and sang. It’s his song, he wrote it and sang his version but Sinead killed it in every way!
Prince=Genius. PERIOD, That being said he lent the right song to the right girl. There is only ONE song I can say that about. So tragic he is gone. He literally was one in a million. How many artists can you say you know from the jump of any song? RIP purple Legend. That being said, Sinead killed this. I think she did him justice
Agreed. He was a musical genius. But I think Sinead's version is better. My opinion. Also the Prince estate refusing to grant rights to the song for her documentary is just petty. Would granting the rights take away from Prince's amazing talents? I think not.
@@richardanderson6818 You got to respect his wishes weather you agree or not. By some accounts it became a feud between them and was the record companies decision.
@@sportsnoticeboard You say "his" wishes, but it was my understanding that it was his sister representing the estate that made the decision. Of course as you know the moment has passed and even if it hadn't, you can "respect his wishes" from the perspective of "hey it's their decision to make" and still have an opinion, with mine being that it is petty. There's room for all of these talented individuals. It's said that if you have a single candle in a dark room and then add another candle, it does not take away the light that the first candle emits.
@@richardanderson6818 I did a google of it "Prince did not meet O'Connor until after she had covered his song. Their interactions were, according to her, less than amicable." Of course we are talking from the peanut gallery .....
If he was 1 in a million, we would have 8,000 of him. He’s 1 in a trillion.
Prince is a true damn legend.
People can say whatever they want but as for me! "PRINCE " KILLED IT EVERYTHING HE DID!!!
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His songs were made for live performances. I think, for him, studio work was necessary for album and radio play but he wrote and lived for live performances. The only artist I can think of whose live versions are consistently superior to studio versions.
missmiko1 the goat
You right. Let's not forget that his biggest song was recorded live in front of an audience and not in a studio!
@@christonefeltzs5149 Purple Rain was recorded live
So true!
missmiko1 Stevie Ray Vaughan was always extremely superior live too! His recordings were excellent but to hear him live just blew the doors off! I’m still grieving his death almost 30 years later.
Prince and Sinead O Connor. RIP forever to them. Their symphonies will never ever stop
Tempo drag from the intro to verse 1 is one of the many, many reasons why Prince was what he was.
Absolutely magnificent.
Brings tears to my eyes. Miss him. What a beautiful soul. Musical genius..He will always be at the top of my list. Love you Prince!!! RIP BEAUTIFUL ONE.!!!
YESSSSSS WILL ALWAYS BE MY NUMBER 1
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He wrote it, he can SING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Prince was super star, singing, writing, playing guitar and performing to levels of greatness. He is sure on a list of 10 artists GOT.
Nothing compares to His Royal Badness singing his own songs!!! Rest in Peace Beautiful 1 !!! 💜💜💜
The range of Prince's voice was sooo amazing! Sadly Missed!❤
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the way they carry him to the stage !!!! truly out of this world !!! what a voice that man had !!!
Prince was just THAT GUY. Good at everything he does with grace and effortless style.
I was lucky enough to see Prince at Opium in Miami!! Our friend was the bouncer and let us go up stairs if we promised not to stare or interact with him. He was with a few others and we just stood there looking stupid. He glanced at us and gave us a friendly Prince smirk hahah
But I mean how could you NOT stare at Prince!!!!
I saw Prince along with my daughter at Wembley arena and his rendition, solo, of nothing compares to you was brilliant, he was on
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God could you imagine being one of those people who held him up in that crowd surfing moment? What an honour.. that was really sublime
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Yeah, that’s true
He wrote the song, and was a hit straight up, musical genius Prince RIP
Wow!! His vocal range is out of this world 💗
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Extraordinary
This brings tears to my eyes it so touching and i can feel the energy
Breanna James Yeah me too! Tears of Purple Pain
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Nothing compares to Prince! A beautifully talented soul who left an indelible mark on so many people, including me! I could sit and listen to him all day long (and have many times)! We are all better for experiencing his talent.
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Prince is a legend he’s my favorite, Have you been to any concerts before?
His vocal inflections in this version are just straight up ridiculously gorgeous.