It was like being alive with Beethoven. I always liked Prince, I was born in Minneapolis, but I don't think I appreciate just how great he was when he was with us. Rest in Peace, Prince.
I will Never Forget This Performance !! I was There ! I was T-Shirt Security at this show and will never forget how Aw Struck the Entire place was during this Amazing rendition . Ran into a couple girls i knew from Fort Plain NY and escorted them right up front for a few moments as they wer in tears and shaking ! Great Memories . And Now at 62 Years Old its so great to see this clip and still feel the chills ! RIP Prince
There is a story about the singer who momentarily sang with Prince at his microphone which I read years ago, and have been trying to find tonight but haven't succeeded so far. It was an iconic event.
Happy Heavenly Birthday to my pops Gary Lee Hinton, a drummer who caught my attention with Prince and the Revolution's "Controversy" in '81/'82. 42 yrs! I'm still missing my pops AND enjoying Prince 🎂🎉🎸🥁
I’m heading towards 72, in June 2025. I never cry. I just live each day I have left happy, laughing and grateful for still being here. For each sun rise & sun set. Each day brings me closer to paradise with God & an eternity. Reuniting with my friends, family, and those who left before me, forever. No tears or fears here. ❤️❤️🙏🥰
That's great, don't want to rain on your parade (which I know I am, sorry), but with everything going on in the world, the devil took over God's home. Amen.
I'll not forget Erick Clapton was asked what does it feel like to be the best guitarist in the world. He said, " I don't know. Ask Prince." And Prince's playing on Clapton's tribute was beautiful.
You Think your a Tough Guy until This tune brings you to Tears. Most soulful performance ever. Prince played for the audience and leaves it all out there.
Lord as i sit here on day 54 of living in my car, trars streaking down my face, wondering what my life has been about, i ask you to bring my heart some peace. Please heal us wounded souls. Thank you Prince for helping me feel something tonight. You are so missed. 🙏
Always be in service to others no matter how bad it gets.i know it's hard to not get bitter.if your doing what's right it will get better.i know I've been there,your not alone even when it feels like you are.
@@herminasonnemans9152 It just warms my heart to read this. Yesterday, when I came back to my home, an older gentleman stood by the electric-fixture box, that are placed next to the apartment door. I asked him if he needed a glass of water, but he declined. He said, that he just wanted a break, carrying his grocery bag home. I asked if I could help him and he was a bit hesitant at first, but gave in. When we walked, he told me, that he was 93 years old. He's doing all the house chores, he has a small garden that are kept pristine. Buying groceries are hard for him because he has to carry things home, so I plan on buying him a grocery caddy. Age is just a number, not a state of mind ❤ Take care and say hi to your mom from me!
@@dianebeier8379....❤ so true..... I miss Him so much, his natural deep emotion, his Talent, the tenderness and soft strenght of his voice.... and his incredible touchness of guitar..... All I have for Him now is Love...❤🖤❤ ...and I love you All, those who will love Him forever......💜🔥💜
This is why he was the revolution, He wouldn't " SELL OUT" to the industry. They tried shutting him down and just couldn't succeed. Micheal Jackson sold out and look what happened to him when he tried getting out, They KILLED him, using the Dr. as a Patsy. Prince paid for all his needs with his own money. They tried taking him down for years by getting venues to refuse his shows on tours and the such but his music was so real people came. People being us, the public. Who knows, I for one don't believe the over dose with fentanyl story, I believe they finally got to him. He was set and gearing up for another world tour and I believe the ENTITY being the big boys behind the scenes had him offed due to Prince showing people success can be reached without paying all the Ticks that suck you dry in the industry. For those that read this comment and think I am a conspiracy nut, are the people that the industry appreciates and counts on to run cover for them. There are always the people that came ahead of you in life that think they need paid for your success that they never did an ounce of work for, It's really bottom line, " Pure GREED"!!!
Nothing else like this. God poured Prince's soul into Prince to bless us with this music. One of a kind. Who wins at the crossroads of life? God. The Father of Lights. For it is written, Every good gift comes from above.
The guitar makes us cry ! No words to describe this performance. There will never be nothing close to this in the present or future. Absolute genius ! The guitar speaks with us...shows the pain, the joy...everything ! Magnificent !
One of the greatest musicians of all time, so multitalented. Never had the opportunity to see him live. And I believe he was telling the world something was up when he announced himself as the man with no name. An absolute miracle of a person on the inside and the outside as he was perceived. R.I.P. Prince and if there's another dimension when my times up, I am coming to hang round with you
Someone in here has actually seen prince in concert. Oh darn I am so jealous very very jealous. I would’ve loved to seen Prince on stage with his band. I hope you have a mighty fine day🌅👍🏼
Prince because my favorite artist of all time from the first moment I heard his music back in 1980. While I believe he was a good guitarist at first who became great, I don’t think he is the greatest ever. Saying who that really is, is a tough thing to begin with. I think he deserves to be in the conversation again because of how great I think he became over the years.
I hesitated to post here because no words can do this justice, but damn, if ever there was anything that sounded like the cry of a human soul, it is Prince and his guitar. He even makes himself cry with the beauty of his own sound. I can't....just......... 😭
OMG Mary oh I absolutely loved your comment so darn true so down to earth and his sound is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I hope you have a lovely day..🌅👍🏼🇨🇦
Internal and external chills..this is existential. It literally does something to your soul. I can only imagine the effect of being there in person. I'd like to interview the people who were there to see what kind of lives they have led. It's grounding and existential at the same time. It's perfection. And he's so effortlessly cool, sexy, humble, and beautiful, god what a beautiful soul! Fucking genius!! We love you PRINCE!!!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜 Now go cry and watch this everyone and feel your lives change 🙌🏻🙌🏻🥹🥹
@@mariedevesa8588 Such a fantastic comment! Yes, if it's this mind blowing and soul changing to watch on video I can't imagine what those people felt watching him live. Just 😭. I miss Prince so much!
I have stood in the shower crying over a broken heart, when my dad passed, when my mom passed, it just makes sense when you’re hurting and when you feel like there is no hope left. Best song in the world. Gone way too soon.
@@kennycab3374I got in an argument over the best Super Bowl half time show. This idiot wanted to say Janet Jackson’s nip slip was the best. I said yes that was good but prince was the best. Argue with me. I dare you
We have to keep listening and spreading the word: yes, there were REAL talented musicians that walked this earth. Human beings. Not robots or machines.
This guitar solo actually brings tears to my eyes. What a legend. Prince played with all heart and soul, you can not only see it but more importantly, feel it.
That solo is like someone in despair who is trying to reach for something, be it trying to get clean, succeed, finding happiness, etc.. and when they're within reach they'll get knocked back and they will extend their arms with double the effort and reach for it all over again. At least that's how I feel when I hear that guitar solo, like damn you can't stop til you get there.
He was amazing. He wrote everything, produced and mixed everything and played every instrument on his albums. What a musician and what a loss. R.I.P. Prince.🙏
Still in love with this song! 🎶 Purple Rain by Prince isn't just music, it's an experience. Decades later, it still resonates deeply, proving that some music truly is timeless. Every time I listen, it’s like hearing it for the first time all over again. Long live the purple legacy! 💜
One of the most epic guitar players of our lifetime and so totally underrated. Prince had the ability to make those strings cry an epic melody and I so miss that. True genius.
Su guitarra cantaba todas las emociones humanas!!! Reia, lloraba, gritaba, impeesionante su talento para transmitir emociones!,y su voz.......ni hablar!
This guy was a mediocre guitar player with a couple of good riffs and some harmonys that he extendend sooooooo looong. Still thats what MTV wanted then.. 70 % vision and 30 % music
July 2024. I am 52 years old and STILL love this song as much as I did when I was 12 or 13 years old. Funny how time flies. ❤ Every like this comment gets will bring me back to have another listen. Peace 🕊️ from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
He was pure genius! I will always love him and his music. The good ones always go too soon. Love you my Prince till I see you in the Purple Rain 🌂 ☂️ 😢
October 2024!!! Love this song !!! Anything else??? Wow!¡ my favorite song of all the times!!! Amazing!!! 45 years old and its the most great creation of an artist ... simply the best!!! Miss u!!!
The intro went on for over SIX minutes before he even sang the first line. The crowd was hanging onto every moment up until (and after) then. There have been SO few musicians who can captivate the crowd like that. RIP, Your Purpleness.
Indeed Sharon I am 79 and this track always works for me,it gives me comfort in this crazy world we live in 2024,especially in the early hours when I listen to music,it heals my soul,clears my head and fills me with hope for our kids futures,God bless Sharon
Dont be depressed big man. Im in my 40s dont even have kids or grandkids yet man but i still hope... you are already blessed. Try this song big guy, Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy th-cam.com/video/d-diB65scQU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=WrLSShMWwrpwoPxH
@@ksut5721 A journalist asked Eric Clapton what it was like being known as the best guitarist in the world, and Clapton answered him with "ask Prince".
Prince's talent as a guitarist got overshadowed by the "persona" he created just as Frampton's guitar talent got overshadowed by his manager's decisions to try to position him as a "teen idol".
this man brought god to every one of us in this performance. The sound, the emotion, the purple in “hue-man”… no words can describe this feeling but music. Rip brother, we know you are home.
As a Musician I love metal and all the music forms and I especially enjoy listening and playing with metal heads. I also love drinking and smoking with yall in convo where alot of you say things like what you stated. Because I always wonder what fan of a certain subgenre will think of "this" or "that". In this case, what a metal fan thinks of Prince. As far as musicianship goes, Prince is an above average standard. Alot of us can play more than 1 instrument but to do it on the level of Prince......even RARER.
GUITAR - Beautiful instrument in a masters hands.🎸 His music was medicine for the ♥️ and SOUL. A TRUE LEGEND that will NEVER die. Prince we will forever love you. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Lol prince is much better player than slash so of course he would be good enough for gnr... the fact that you only mention gnr and thin lizzy means you literally don't know any other bands or really amazing guitarists..
This was such a musical spiritual event . So spiritual that you can still feel the power in it. Close your eyes in a dark room and just listen to this video. Princess soul and what ever he was feeling about this song just cries out like tears. Forgive one another my friends, for give !
I'm honestly in awe this video doesn't have over a Billion views. It's quite easily one of the top 10 live performances of any single song in recorded history. That man's soul was on display.
It probably does, overall. It's had been uploaded and taken down so many times prior to Prince's passing that there is no telling what the real number of views is.
My father was a huge huge prince fan , and from such a young age I remember him playing this song on the guitar over and over until he could perfect it , so it would sound just like Prince. He never thought he was as good him, and maybe I’m a little biased but I thought it sounded exactly like Prince. My dad passed 2 years ago and listening to this just made me feel like he was in the room here with me , playing his guitar. Music has such power and Prince will live on forever through his music!!I have my dad to thank for showing me such a musical genius! RIP ,to who in my book, are two great legends! Love you dad ❤️
Ms. Serena be encouraged in knowing that they are both legends in your heart and knowing the power of this visionaries music and your dad's enlightenment to you was a wonderful gift that just keeps on giving. I would love to read your book-- please share this information when you have it available. God bless.
Fantastic memory you have there Serena, to be able to play guitar in the first place is a massive achievement and to strum this tune is next level in my opinion. He must have been an amazing guy. Keep your legend of a father alive every year by blasting out this tune full blast on his birthday. Love your story. God bless you.
There's hope,There Jesus! It's all right ,He said it's gonna be alright! Trust in Jesus as Savior it'll definitely be alright after the purple rain 😁🙏🙏🙏
I was there that night. We all knew somehow, we were witnessing something truly amazing. Something that can happen only once in a lifetime. Something special. Not until now do I fully understand how lucky, blessed to watch this incredible man share his God given talent.
So many tears at the end of this video. How do replace such an accomplished writer, singer, virtuoso, and performer like this? It can't be done....and the generations after may never know what it's like to stand in the audience and experience a true artist and virtuoso again. Artists with this degree of skill and creativity come along maybe once in a generation, if we're lucky?
How the hell could they leave this man off a list of one hundred greatest guitarists? That’s almost sacrilegious! Prince was the epitome of a performer. May this genius rest in peace and power.❤
I’ve been playing for like 6 months and I have no clue how he can play that fast, I don’t even think I could play an open string that fast. Much less make anything sound this good
I am 66 yrs. Old and have listened to alot of music. This song is by far one of best peices of music I have ever heard. Playing it now for the 4th. time in a row. Unreal!!!
I play it every day for years, 2nd best love song of all time. The best is "like a rolling stone". Let's be real, romance is sweet, but women are b*thes, they all bring it to same place in the end
35 years. 35 years and we're still able to feel every note of this song. Still sounds great and is possibly one of the most anthemic songs of all time. RIP Prince. You were one of a kind and we'll never see your likes again.
I had this played at my darling husband ‘ s funeral 💜💜💜💜💜he was taken a year after Prince far too soon….. It will be played at mine too!💜 We were lucky enough to see him 6 times in the uk. He was just so SUPERB
Hey, you ever seen the interview when Prince talks about the elevator bring u down.. the guy asked what it meant. He said when satan takes you to hell on a elevator. Not sure if it's true, but I heard he died on an elevator. Also he spoke out against the illuminati very interesting. I think he sold his soul but then changed his mind and tried to warn others. It's a rabbit hole
This song is a testament to Prince's unparalleled talent and artistry. He and The Revolution delivered a performance that transcended music itself. Prince's virtuosity on the guitar, his soulful vocals, and the raw emotion in this moment are nothing short of legendary. This isn't just a song; it's a sonic masterpiece that continues to touch hearts and inspire artists across generations. Rest in peace, Prince, your music lives on forever.
Man, you're speaking the truth. I remember seeing Prince open for Rick James like it was yesterday. Even then, you could feel that electric energy, that raw talent just waiting to explode onto the world stage. He was more than just an opener that night; he signaled the future of music. When you see someone make a guitar talk like he did, you know you're witnessing a genius. The man was a prophet in purple, and every time I hear one of his songs, I'm taken back to that moment. You're right; Prince's legacy is immortal. His music, his artistry-they've carved out a space that no one else can fill. Rest in power, indeed.
This man had so much God given talent! I wish I could’ve seen him play this in person! I will always love Prince! Earth’s loss, Heaven’s gain! Can’t wait to see him one day, playing to the Angels in paradise!
From this performance you'd think he dedicated his entire life to be a guitar player to achieve those crazy chops and a singer to achieve those vocals but he also played 20+ other instruments proficiently. There really will never be another Prince.
Just sitting here with mouth open. Didn't move for the last minutes, just got goosebumps all around and tears start to roll. Nearly forgot to swallow and to breathe and was about to drool on the desk. How would you describe something like this to others without sound and video? This is so raw, so passionate, so, well, intimidating because of sheer talent and genius and somehow down to what anything in universe is all about. It's hard to find words for this. So raw, so passionate, so incredible skillful, that it marks and expands somehow the borders of human beings, as no human being could transport that in a ridiculous suit with a ridiculous guitar, but when you are Prince everything falls in place and it feels as natural as it can be. This is way beyond, what any other person I've ever heard of on earth could do. Never seen anything like this and most probably never will. Whoever this strange, little man was: He was much more than a man,., He was Prince. And whatever that is, is more, than we deserved. I feel like every cell of my useless existence is loaded now with his energy. Still. Sometimes he made me think, he is an evolutionary proof of concept of Human 2.0. And although I wrote all this crazy stuff, I still feel speechless. And when I look at this next time, it'll be the same. And again. And again. This will last for ages.
This is the best comment that I could have read to match this video. It’s the first time I’ve seen this particular Prince performance. Absolutely incredible. The guitar playing is beyond comparison.
Ich habe das live konzert damals am 30.04.85 im deutschen tv gesehen, es wurde mitten in der nacht live übertragen, und mich in prince verliebt. Ein großartiger musiker!
We had a station over here called "Palladia". Only live concerts. Amazing! The first time that I saw this video I thought to myself, "Oh my. This might be the best live performance that I've ever seen. One of them anyway." You could tell that no matter how much was rehearsed, something was very different, entirely different thing just "clicked". Everyone one around him seemed to know it was about to happen, too. Pavarotti and James Brown have a performance together like that together as well. Check it out.
She was so young and this chord progression is a fingerbreaker! Prince credited her for coming up with it. The first chord and you know the song and that's because of Wendy Melvoine.
My sister died in January of this year. May she dance in the purple rain. Thank you Prince for your amazing talent that touched and continues to touch our lives.
I absolutely am in love with this song. Prince is captivating. He’s having such a great time performing Purple Rain & I have a great time listening each & every day. What a great band with a very appreciative audience ❤
@@agg.3966 love your pup. My Mom loved Prince, I have loved him since I was 5. She would dance with me.... thanks for commenting 🙂, have a wonderful day!! It's 🌧 here
My goodness! I am 45 yrs of age and am seeing this for the first time in 2022! There are two vocalists here, first Prince and then the guitar. That guitar solo takes this song to a transcendent level. I held it together until minute 10:04.....that note just leveled me. I am married, have a wonderful family and kids, great job, no issues at present but that note floored me and still, I can't hold back tears. The power of a transcendent song.
No ya didn’t, was the message just to try to tell us you play guitar and then to try to make us believe you kept up for the 1st 10 minutes? Yeah, ur a lier my friend 😂
It absolutely is. To still feel this way about the song and guitar solo in particular speaks for itself. I will never grow tired of watching this part of the Purple Rain concert. I simply won't. I love Prince!!
His musical genius, gentle affect, quiet philanthropy, and above all, his high moral fiber shall never pass this way again. Rest in eternal peace, dearest one 🙏
I was fifteen years young the first time I heard purple rain, I’m 53 now and I can still feel like a fifteen year old when I hear this song. Thank you Prince, you are missed.
We attended his concert in December 1984 at the Minnesota St. Paul Civic Center. We had a new baby and felt we overstayed and needed to relieve my parents. We left during his last song, Purple Rain. I remember walking out of the civic center to snow-filled empty streets. As we walked to our vehicle, several blocks away, we could hear Purple Rain emanating down the St Paul streets. His voice thundering in perfect pitch, his guitar transcendental. I will never forget that - ever. We miss him terribly in Minneapolis.
Listened to this so many times and eventually start crying at some point every single time...and I wasn't even there. Incredible, soul-touching performance.
Can't watch too much of this without getting a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. A hundred years from now people will still be utterly amazed at this talented entertainer.
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This isn’t just shredding, Prince is pouring his soul through his fingertips. He was just extraordinary.
YEP! 🫶
whew , wow, love the guy but fporgot how powerful this is, can you imagine his show!!!!!
It was like being alive with Beethoven. I always liked Prince, I was born in Minneapolis, but I don't think I appreciate just how great he was when he was with us. Rest in Peace, Prince.
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Luv Prince great songwriter!
I will Never Forget This Performance !! I was There ! I was T-Shirt Security at this show and will never forget how Aw Struck the Entire place was during this Amazing rendition . Ran into a couple girls i knew from Fort Plain NY and escorted them right up front for a few moments as they wer in tears and shaking ! Great Memories . And Now at 62 Years Old its so great to see this clip and still feel the chills ! RIP Prince
Props
There is a story about the singer who momentarily sang with Prince at his microphone which I read years ago, and have been trying to find tonight but haven't succeeded so far. It was an iconic event.
@@phil6025 Her name is Brenda Bennet..She was a member of Vanity 6 and her husband Roy worked he stage lights for Prince since 1981
Is that Wendy Melvoin at the beginning on guitar?
Baby were made to this tune
November 2024, who else? One of the most beautiful presentations ever. Prince is unreal
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Agreed
Unico ed inimitabile.... Ci manca❤
as a 27 y old it resonates so much to me his music does not know any time boundaries. a true masterpiece
Who's watching this marvelous live version in November 2024
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Prince will always be my most favorite artist of all time. Gone too soon. May he rest in peace. There will never be another Prince in this lifetime.
@@SusanRalston-r8eYes, mine too. Never a happy day when someone passes, but how blessed we are to have had them 💜
Happy Heavenly Birthday to my pops Gary Lee Hinton, a drummer who caught my attention with Prince and the Revolution's "Controversy" in '81/'82. 42 yrs! I'm still missing my pops AND enjoying Prince 🎂🎉🎸🥁
who cares???
This is by far the best performance of Purple Rain. There will never be another. This man was a genius.
That man is a time traveler. Playing kamala Harris right in our faces
@@garywatson2885 what
@@Vingul ....what...he plays Kamala Harris. He's dead. They all are. You don't know yet?
I think he meant Kim K
@@3headachesNOW huh
Its impossible not to get emotional hearing this. We lost one of the greatest musicians to ever walk this earth.
so true and prince was and always will be the greatest musician
Omg im crying while writing this
Funny thing, Prince & Michael Jackson were NOT exactly friends for several years!
But then think of all the greats that are gone. They must be having one big concert gig. ❤
agreed damn
I’m heading towards 72, in June 2025. I never cry. I just live each day I have left happy, laughing and grateful for still being here. For each sun rise & sun set. Each day brings me closer to paradise with God & an eternity. Reuniting with my friends, family, and those who left before me, forever. No tears or fears here. ❤️❤️🙏🥰
That's great, don't want to rain on your parade (which I know I am, sorry), but with everything going on in the world, the devil took over God's home. Amen.
That's here and now each moment in each day can be new😊
For some of us this is not just a song, it is the sound that fills our soul. R.I.P. Prince
AMEN.
AMEN again!❤
Amen
Absolutely !!!!!!!
💯❤❤❤
Youngsters will never understand how on fire this guy was in 1985. Absolutely spectacular performance. Mesmerizing.
It was the best of times and you are right they will never understand how awesome those days were
I'll not forget Erick Clapton was asked what does it feel like to be the best guitarist in the world. He said, " I don't know. Ask Prince." And Prince's playing on Clapton's tribute was beautiful.
Oh goodness. Absolutely friggin beautiful.
Sometimes you just hear a guitar and know who's playing.
Youngsters like this like old people do. Don't underestimate
You Think your a Tough Guy until This tune brings you to Tears. Most soulful performance ever. Prince played for the audience and leaves it all out there.
I LOVE THIS SONG !GREAT SOLO GOD BLESS HIM
That's himself!!
Take our hearts through the stone! English Cash COOL! With a touch of Algonquin Blue truth!
Totally in tears first time hearing this version ,amazing
It's around the 12 min mark where the tears start to flow for me. Prince was/is/and always will be amazing!
Lord as i sit here on day 54 of living in my car, trars streaking down my face, wondering what my life has been about, i ask you to bring my heart some peace. Please heal us wounded souls. Thank you Prince for helping me feel something tonight. You are so missed. 🙏
Why are you living in your car ?
Always be in service to others no matter how bad it gets.i know it's hard to not get bitter.if your doing what's right it will get better.i know I've been there,your not alone even when it feels like you are.
I’m so sorry Jill when you’re an earth angel sometimes you have to walk through the dark to see the light. You can do it, just change your mind❤
Isso aí, receba o agradecimento.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Music is the answer
I am 74 and totally love this long version of Purple Rain. Someone called it a masterpiece. Couldn't agree more. 👏 👏👏👏🎸🎸🎸💞
Prince never get’s too old! 💜💜💜💜💜💜❤️ 4-ever in my life and heart ❤️
My mother 93 and still bombarding her with Prince hxxx
@@herminasonnemans9152 It just warms my heart to read this. Yesterday, when I came back to my home, an older gentleman stood by the electric-fixture box, that are placed next to the apartment door. I asked him if he needed a glass of water, but he declined. He said, that he just wanted a break, carrying his grocery bag home. I asked if I could help him and he was a bit hesitant at first, but gave in. When we walked, he told me, that he was 93 years old. He's doing all the house chores, he has a small garden that are kept pristine. Buying groceries are hard for him because he has to carry things home, so I plan on buying him a grocery caddy. Age is just a number, not a state of mind ❤
Take care and say hi to your mom from me!
A masterpiece is an understatement of this song
hell yeh
Who else is watching this with me rn in 2024? Had to bring in the new year with this 🔥
I am, goes directly to my heart❤❤❤❤❤❤
FEB 2024……..I always give credit where credit is due. We lived in an amazing [musical] time. I only wanted to see you [laughing] in the PURPLE RAIN………
Love & could live on him playing music plus his unique voice. Everything about him is 😂 makes my heartbeat like Purple Rain 🌂 💜
Prince is a legend. "Heroes never die, but Legends live on forever"
@@dianebeier8379....❤ so true.....
I miss Him so much, his natural deep emotion, his Talent, the tenderness and soft strenght of his voice.... and his incredible touchness of guitar.....
All I have for Him now is Love...❤🖤❤
...and I love you All, those who will love Him forever......💜🔥💜
This is not the kind of music that you listen to. This is the kind of music you feel. Prince was a true artist. 💯%👍❤⭐️‼️🙂
Really...
@@thomaskleindienst6655 yep really. Now you might actually know something. Kids these days OMG 🤦♂️
This is why he was the revolution, He wouldn't " SELL OUT" to the industry. They tried shutting him down and just couldn't succeed. Micheal Jackson sold out and look what happened to him when he tried getting out, They KILLED him, using the Dr. as a Patsy. Prince paid for all his needs with his own money. They tried taking him down for years by getting venues to refuse his shows on tours and the such but his music was so real people came. People being us, the public. Who knows, I for one don't believe the over dose with fentanyl story, I believe they finally got to him. He was set and gearing up for another world tour and I believe the ENTITY being the big boys behind the scenes had him offed due to Prince showing people success can be reached without paying all the Ticks that suck you dry in the industry. For those that read this comment and think I am a conspiracy nut, are the people that the industry appreciates and counts on to run cover for them. There are always the people that came ahead of you in life that think they need paid for your success that they never did an ounce of work for, It's really bottom line, " Pure GREED"!!!
Remainders you your first love your first kissing wake up your emotions your souvenirs and make you tears ❤
That's true you feel it not listen to ir
Nothing else like this. God poured Prince's soul into Prince to bless us with this music. One of a kind. Who wins at the crossroads of life? God. The Father of Lights. For it is written, Every good gift comes from above.
Don’t bring your religion into this. Just enjoy the joy of watching it.
Hell yeah😭😭😭Heaven-sent, Prince was!
I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.
Well im crying rn so yes I guess ?
I’m putting my loving mum in a nursing home on Tuesday,I’m heartbroken ❤
I’m 77 and listening to this 4 in the morning. Mind blowing!
. . .when the hair stands up on the back of your neck. . .
@@275simon love her more dont let her purple skies turn gray
This is the greatest live performance of all time.
Rest in Purple 💜
R I P. You will be sorely missed… 10:51
If I was there someone would have to pick me up off the floor . The way he played that guitar. I would have passed out. Incredible just incredible.
Yes,One more Time,come on ,everybody❤😊
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His Religion indirectly killed him, so sad.
The guitar makes us cry ! No words to describe this performance. There will never be nothing close to this in the present or future. Absolute genius ! The guitar speaks with us...shows the pain, the joy...everything ! Magnificent !
I feel the same way. I always feel kind of foolish crying but it's so extraordinary I can't keep from welling up
Every time. No matter how many.
This version literally touches your soul.
And you miss him. I do xxx
I do.
Putting a 20 second unskippable ad for a fucking smart watch 9 minutes into one of the greatest performances of all time is a dick move TH-cam
Totally agreed!!!
His guitar is crying.. the audience is crying.. he's crying.. you're crying..im crying... what a song... RIP ❤😢
Exactly, lol It's a Masterpiece.
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@Eurovision GOLD It's too much. I can't listen to it too often or I fall apart 💥💫🐐
One of the greatest musicians of all time, so multitalented. Never had the opportunity to see him live. And I believe he was telling the world something was up when he announced himself as the man with no name. An absolute miracle of a person on the inside and the outside as he was perceived. R.I.P. Prince and if there's another dimension when my times up, I am coming to hang round with you
Because it was real
Probably the greatest live performance of one of the greatest musicians of all time. Just amazing.
Hold up.
Have you seen Prince's superbowl halftime show?
Just terrible, slow and boring. Studio versinou much better (especially guitar solo end end)
of one of the greatest songs!
absolutly fabulous
Someone in here has actually seen prince in concert. Oh darn I am so jealous very very jealous. I would’ve loved to seen Prince on stage with his band.
I hope you have a mighty fine day🌅👍🏼
Probably the most underrated yet best guitar player to ever exist
You still got Stevie Ray Vaughan but this is a beautiful work of art! What an artist! Needed this song tonight!
Prince because my favorite artist of all time from the first moment I heard his music back in 1980. While I believe he was a good guitarist at first who became great, I don’t think he is the greatest ever. Saying who that really is, is a tough thing to begin with. I think he deserves to be in the conversation again because of how great I think he became over the years.
_And,_ arguably the most underrated Singer.
Jimi Hendrix could play circles around Stevie and Prince. They were very clearly imitators of Jimi. Not the way around
@@PurpleSupernova not even close. Go some research! They were all artist tho!
I sure do miss him. I am 72 years old and loved his music. Rest in peace
Yes, he was a very talented individual 😊
I hesitated to post here because no words can do this justice, but damn, if ever there was anything that sounded like the cry of a human soul, it is Prince and his guitar. He even makes himself cry with the beauty of his own sound. I can't....just......... 😭
OMG Mary oh I absolutely loved your comment so darn true so down to earth and his sound is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I hope you have a lovely day..🌅👍🏼🇨🇦
Internal and external chills..this is existential. It literally does something to your soul. I can only imagine the effect of being there in person. I'd like to interview the people who were there to see what kind of lives they have led. It's grounding and existential at the same time. It's perfection. And he's so effortlessly cool, sexy, humble, and beautiful, god what a beautiful soul!
Fucking genius!! We love you PRINCE!!!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜 Now go cry and watch this everyone and feel your lives change 🙌🏻🙌🏻🥹🥹
❤❤❤❤❤❤💋💋💋💋💋💋
@@do-re-me-fa3258 Thank you so much. I just now saw your comment and I hope you're having a lovely day too! ♥
@@mariedevesa8588 Such a fantastic comment! Yes, if it's this mind blowing and soul changing to watch on video I can't imagine what those people felt watching him live. Just 😭. I miss Prince so much!
Prince was a genre of music all by himself. More talent in his pinky NAIL than 10 current performers.Period.😢❤
Agreed!
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Ja. Besser als Michael
Yes., my music friend, I honestly feel that in my soul.@@brigittefischer5629
It's Christmas 2023 and nothing on the radio even gets close to this song. This is my Jam.
Merry Christmas! from NZ
Stimmt ! Der beste Gitarrist aller Zeiten ! Passt❤
This performance still amazes me today.
Agree with u....🕊💓
Happy New Year 🎧🙏🤜🏴🤛🙏
It's the crowd for me. The most definitely passed the vibe check. 💜 Watching in 2024
One of the greatest songs ever written by one of the most talented musicians and songwriters ever to walk this planet.
@@thedude4672 Dem kann ich nur zustimmen! 👍
People always say Stevie Ray carried the ghost of Hendrix on his shoulder. I believe he did, but Prince carried Hendrix on both of his shoulders.
I have stood in the shower crying over a broken heart, when my dad passed, when my mom passed, it just makes sense when you’re hurting and when you feel like there is no hope left. Best song in the world. Gone way too soon.
@@kennycab3374I got in an argument over the best Super Bowl half time show. This idiot wanted to say Janet Jackson’s nip slip was the best. I said yes that was good but prince was the best. Argue with me. I dare you
faX
Thank you prince for your contribution to humanity . I’m 56 yrs old. And this is still some of the best music there is
Carrément
Warren zevon and prince . Magic
Me too, I'm 68
Crazy guy
21a11qaqwa1
i am 59 years old. and i think it s MY Music...
I’m Thoroughly enjoying this song right now in the year 2024
This song never gets old ❤
Most of us find our way back here, even if we weren’t there. This is truly something we most likely won’t ever experience ourselves.
Me too
❤Me too!
@@PitsPudlat Never gets old. 💜💜💜
We have to keep listening and spreading the word: yes, there were REAL talented musicians that walked this earth. Human beings. Not robots or machines.
ààÀàà ppl u
ààÀàà ppl u
Damn right!!!!!!!!!
Yup, no Ai !!!!!
No robot could do shit like this 💖
This is one of the all-time pieces of music ever. Also, Prince is one of the best guitarists, period. The solo is unbelievable. God speed, Prince ❤
Most Definately 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
The best ever life was too short
Best video
Great voice
Better than yellow snow
Somewhere in a parallel universe that song hasn't yet ended and that solo is still going.
I hope so, Art.
I believe so, too, Art !
Thanks, Art.
This man just blessed my ears
...
Art Moore: If there is a heaven, then that's where I wanna go when I die!!!
Hell Ya My Brother!!!!! I thought the Same Damn THING,!!,!, Bro!!!,!,
@@callmemonkh9020......about what?
Thanks to Prince's family for sharing him with the world. Love everyone you can, we are never guaranteed tomorrow.
I think this is the best version of Purple Rain that I have ever seen. Goose bumps everytime I watch it.
Have you seen 2004 live at staples center? Great!!!
@@conniewern7161great version but prince was at his peak here this version is the best
💯@@MichaelSevilla97
YES INDEED 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Same ❤
This guitar solo actually brings tears to my eyes. What a legend. Prince played with all heart and soul, you can not only see it but more importantly, feel it.
The best
Essa é do tempo que as canções ganhavam alma e corações assim que cantadas. Lindooooo!
@@lucianorodrigues1958 reminds me of Hendrix...goose bumps
Yeah
That solo is like someone in despair who is trying to reach for something, be it trying to get clean, succeed, finding happiness, etc.. and when they're within reach they'll get knocked back and they will extend their arms with double the effort and reach for it all over again.
At least that's how I feel when I hear that guitar solo, like damn you can't stop til you get there.
He was amazing. He wrote everything, produced and mixed everything and played every instrument on his albums. What a musician and what a loss. R.I.P. Prince.🙏
Lets not forget all the songs he wrote and gave it to others to sing.
F'ing "prescription" drugs....our world sucks at the moment!!!!!
what a fuckin loss
My top three: Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, Prince
@@Skinnyorangemusicwell said!
Still in love with this song! 🎶 Purple Rain by Prince isn't just music, it's an experience.
Decades later, it still resonates deeply, proving that some music truly is timeless. Every time I listen, it’s like hearing it for the first time all over again. Long live the purple legacy! 💜
One of the most epic guitar players of our lifetime and so totally underrated.
Prince had the ability to make those strings cry an epic melody and I so miss that.
True genius.
Perfectly said@DagoSr...Perfectly said.
Prince was too Original to be fully understood. A genius ten times over.
He was definitely so underrated I totally agree
He was truly awesome
Su guitarra cantaba todas las emociones humanas!!! Reia, lloraba, gritaba, impeesionante su talento para transmitir emociones!,y su voz.......ni hablar!
No need for visual effects. A man and his guitar and his love for music. This performance is just brilliantly done by Prince. Bravo sir! Rest in Him.
Still the wardrobe and the purple lights add a lot to the show
He didn't have to dress the part either his talent was on display
Ich bin 77 Jahre alt und bin.immer noch sein Fan weiblich.
A great loss
I am 44 years old. I grow up with Prince, Michael Jackson, Depeche Mode, Black, Ac Dc. 80 and 90 was the best years to grow up !!!!!!
I agree, don't forget the Simple Minds and Wet, wet, wet. Also the Cure haha ❤ love you bro
Black? Who is Black?
Yes sir
Wrote Wonderful life and a few other stunning tracks back in the day @@jacknife10000
Bei gusti.
😊
Prince had a style all his own.....Mad respect. Probably the most underrated guitarist of all time, and yet one of the best.
Few songs can be considered perfect... this is one of those songs.
💯
Yep
What are some others, according to you?
Take a listen to Carlos Santana "samba pa ti".
No lyrics needed
Ja, alles drum herum ist einfach genial! ICH FRAGE MICH ?WAS SOLL DA NOCH BESSERES KOMMEN?????
Dude - there are good musicians, there are great musicians, and then there is Prince. It's a completely different dimension. Rest in Peace legend.
El solo de guitarra me vuela la cabeza
This guy was a mediocre guitar player with a couple of good riffs and some harmonys that he extendend sooooooo looong. Still thats what MTV wanted then.. 70 % vision and 30 % music
hes in a realm all of his own
@@matslarsson3452 Have you heard him play on "While my guitar gently weeps"? It was at the George Harrison Tribute.
@@janpcs Mediocre
July 2024. I am 52 years old and STILL love this song as much as I did when I was 12 or 13 years old. Funny how time flies. ❤ Every like this comment gets will bring me back to have another listen.
Peace 🕊️ from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
So true
18 July 2024, deep and with no time melody. Wonderful song ❤ I listen from Spain now at 20:23
JULY 19/ 2024 IM 57 AND YES WE GREW UP WITH THE MOST AMAZING PURE MUSIC OF ALL TIMES
He was pure genius! I will always love him and his music. The good ones always go too soon. Love you my Prince till I see you in the Purple Rain 🌂 ☂️ 😢
Этот шедевр слушают не только в Пуэрто-Рико,но и в России.Мне 68 и я в восторге от Принса.
От его таланта!!!
October 2024!!! Love this song !!! Anything else??? Wow!¡ my favorite song of all the times!!! Amazing!!! 45 years old and its the most great creation of an artist ... simply the best!!! Miss u!!!
yes i love it
The intro went on for over SIX minutes before he even sang the first line.
The crowd was hanging onto every moment up until (and after) then.
There have been SO few musicians who can captivate the crowd like that.
RIP, Your Purpleness.
You KNOW you are loved as an artist when the audience is singing before you do
Hats off to his supporting guitarist
Amazing angels
@@jeremyatkinson4976 Wendy
💜
If you only ever hear this once. It will be 1 of the best 16 minutes you will have as a human.
FACTS!
Asi es 💜
I love this, I am 73, it is so peaceful, sad, uplifting at the same time, timeless.
Love it as well, I am 74.
Totally agree.
& I'll be 71 in 2 days. 👍
Ich bin 73, das ist so großartig. ❤❤
Indeed❣️💜💜💜
Indeed Sharon I am 79 and this track always works for me,it gives me comfort in this crazy world we live in 2024,especially in the early hours when I listen to music,it heals my soul,clears my head and fills me with hope for our kids futures,God bless Sharon
problaby one of the best musician, performance, artist, who walk in earth
I can be depressed, lonely or hurting over my kids and grandchildren, I can listen to this and I feel calm,so at peace,He's wonderful
You can't choose your family but you can choose your friends❤
I don't know why, but this is the song I come to for calm and focus too when I need to get shit done.
Yeah this and heaven can wait. Meatloaf xx
This woderfull song keepster my going on whit live ❤
Dont be depressed big man. Im in my 40s dont even have kids or grandkids yet man but i still hope... you are already blessed.
Try this song big guy, Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy
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Not music, this is medicine.. for heart and soul.. God bless Prince, love to everybody ❤😊❤
Totally agree.
Just YES....
Me too R.I.P. 🙏💔🙏💔🙏💔🙏
The worst music ever
yes love is music
I think a lot of people don’t know how awesome of a guitarist Prince was! Absolutely incredible!! Missed so much.
Astounding guitarist, musician, songwriter & vocalist.
@@ksut5721 A journalist asked Eric Clapton what it was like being known as the best guitarist in the world, and Clapton answered him with "ask Prince".
Prince's talent as a guitarist got overshadowed by the "persona" he created just as Frampton's guitar talent got overshadowed by his manager's decisions to try to position him as a "teen idol".
Like Hendrix in a more modern way
He was out of tune as hell at 4:40 min
this man brought god to every one of us in this performance. The sound, the emotion, the purple in “hue-man”… no words can describe this feeling but music. Rip brother, we know you are home.
I'm a metal freak but this live version is the greatest one ever,rip Prince!!respect...
My brother in Christ 🫡🤜
Paisley
Master of the guitar or what 😎🔥
Same here.....
As a Musician I love metal and all the music forms and I especially enjoy listening and playing with metal heads. I also love drinking and smoking with yall in convo where alot of you say things like what you stated. Because I always wonder what fan of a certain subgenre will think of "this" or "that". In this case, what a metal fan thinks of Prince. As far as musicianship goes, Prince is an above average standard. Alot of us can play more than 1 instrument but to do it on the level of Prince......even RARER.
17 minute video.
3 minutes of singing.
GREATEST VIDEO EVER.
Prince was never given enough credit for his awesome guitar playing
GUITAR - Beautiful instrument in a masters hands.🎸
His music was medicine for the ♥️ and SOUL. A TRUE LEGEND that will NEVER die. Prince we will forever love you.
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Would have been good enough on the to play fr Guns n roses or thin lizzy
Lol prince is much better player than slash so of course he would be good enough for gnr... the fact that you only mention gnr and thin lizzy means you literally don't know any other bands or really amazing guitarists..
bro could shred..
@@KuroYagi124 do you know where the 5 lamps are?
This was such a musical spiritual event . So spiritual that you can still feel the power in it. Close your eyes in a dark room and just listen to this video. Princess soul and what ever he was feeling about this song just cries out like tears. Forgive one another my friends, for give !
One of the greatest songs ever written and sung by one of the greatest singers of all time.Gone too soon Prince 😢
…singer, guitarist, drummer, songwriter and let’s face it…musician.
@@EvisionaryA Virtuoso musician!
Bu güne kadar tanıdığım en harika ve yetenekli Hintli!
What a talent it saddens me how he couldn’t see his craft very sad .❤
ja
I'm honestly in awe this video doesn't have over a Billion views. It's quite easily one of the top 10 live performances of any single song in recorded history. That man's soul was on display.
I think I viewed that many times, helps me sleep
It probably does, overall. It's had been uploaded and taken down so many times prior to Prince's passing that there is no telling what the real number of views is.
It's other worldly
i don't know. we will find in one hundred years i think.
Baby is tearing it up
My father was a huge huge prince fan , and from such a young age I remember him playing this song on the guitar over and over until he could perfect it , so it would sound just like Prince. He never thought he was as good him, and maybe I’m a little biased but I thought it sounded exactly like Prince. My dad passed 2 years ago and listening to this just made me feel like he was in the room here with me , playing his guitar. Music has such power and Prince will live on forever through his music!!I have my dad to thank for showing me such a musical genius! RIP ,to who in my book, are two great legends! Love you dad ❤️
Love that you know this, Serena. This is huge. Very magic.
He would , and IS proud! Much love!
Your dad had great taste in music, and the vision to shear it with you. you are truly blessed
Ms. Serena be encouraged in knowing that they are both legends in your heart and knowing the power of this visionaries music and your dad's enlightenment to you was a wonderful gift that just keeps on giving. I would love to read your book-- please share this information when you have it available. God bless.
Fantastic memory you have there Serena, to be able to play guitar in the first place is a massive achievement and to strum this tune is next level in my opinion. He must have been an amazing guy. Keep your legend of a father alive every year by blasting out this tune full blast on his birthday. Love your story. God bless you.
This is the most emotional song I have ever heard in my life. Prince is a true talent.
73 and still listening in 2024, great memories rolling down my cheeks. Missing my youth.
I'm about 15 years behind you and still listening and already missing my youth. Peace and happiness to you. ❤
There's hope,There Jesus!
It's all right ,He said it's gonna be alright! Trust in Jesus as Savior it'll definitely be alright after the purple rain 😁🙏🙏🙏
Those were damn good days.....
I miss those days!!!!
Me too ✋️ 😪
I was there that night. We all knew somehow, we were witnessing something truly amazing. Something that can happen only once in a lifetime. Something special. Not until now do I fully understand how lucky, blessed to watch this incredible man share his God given talent.
That must have been great! Good memories.
@@natalierampone9750 😭
Yeah, and then you white folks killed him.
Awesome
It was not given by god, he worked so hard daily, and days on end, dont take that from him. As a kid he rode is pedal bike with his guitar on his back
His guitar solo sends shivers of pleasure up and down the back of my neck....
RIP good man, we love you.
I'm 62, my soul still sheds a tear listening to this.
Got goosebumps, total genius 👏
jajaja
Mehr als 2 Tränen...
@@thomaskleindienst6655Guarda che al mondo c'è un angelo che vuole esistere e dare il meglio che si può 😮😮😮perché di piu non si può ❤
I'm 60 and listened to this in my twenties I loved it
So many tears at the end of this video. How do replace such an accomplished writer, singer, virtuoso, and performer like this? It can't be done....and the generations after may never know what it's like to stand in the audience and experience a true artist and virtuoso again.
Artists with this degree of skill and creativity come along maybe once in a generation, if we're lucky?
Prince was not a musician nor a performer ....... He was an artist of Music ....... RIP 🙏
BEautiFully Said!!!! & ThAnkh You!!!!
Thanx. I'm no good in synthetizing. U are!! 😍
Prince was all 3
MOST DEFINATELY HE WAS. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Prince is Music!🎸🎵👑
How the hell could they leave this man off a list of one hundred greatest guitarists? That’s almost sacrilegious!
Prince was the epitome of a performer. May this genius rest in peace and power.❤
If you're talking Rolling Stone Magazine they got there head up there keister.
❤
Best guitar player that ever lived.
Because the industry hated him .he knew thay were robbers .its the fans that ĺoved him ❤❤❤❤
@@RillyDeeZy1fella was a complete Genius.
Been teaching guitar for about 20 years now, anytime I listen to Prince I know I’m hearing greatness.
Ok....
I’ve been playing for like 6 months and I have no clue how he can play that fast, I don’t even think I could play an open string that fast. Much less make anything sound this good
It is true as a guitar genius myself I can say that he is right up there with jack black from white stripes group and maybe Leonard skinner
@@Blake-gs5sq I haven’t met anyone so far who have been playing the guitar for as long as Prince had an expert level
Not only should Prince have been on Rolling Stones list of greatest guitar players ever, Prince should have been number 1 on the list!
I am 66 yrs. Old and have listened to alot of music. This song is by far one of best peices of music I have ever heard. Playing it now for the 4th. time in a row. Unreal!!!
I totally agree have it on repeat today a legend he is 🙌🙌🙌🙌
I'm 45. I was a little girl at this time, and he gave me chills even then. But even more now...😢
@@Bmwedzi Me too 😢
I play it every day for years, 2nd best love song of all time. The best is "like a rolling stone". Let's be real, romance is sweet, but women are b*thes, they all bring it to same place in the end
Masterpiece!
Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.
❤️🙏🏻
That's deep just to be able to say you watched this artist is a privilege#besides The King Of Pop MJ#Still Mourning 😥😥
Amen
Amen friend... Amen
Minecraft chicky nuggie
...and now I'm crying 😭. Thank you ❤️ 🤗
35 years. 35 years and we're still able to feel every note of this song. Still sounds great and is possibly one of the most anthemic songs of all time. RIP Prince. You were one of a kind and we'll never see your likes again.
Brings me to tears every time I watch this video. Iconic all the way.
@@ismailmohammad2579 me too! This song cuts right to the core...the very soul.... forever it is engrained in us.
Yes
Damn. I’m feeling old now
High school Class of 1986. I listed this as my Favorite Song.
I am 72, and I just cry when I hear this song. It's might go to song on a long run.
Es wird ein unvergesslicher Hit. Allein weil unsere wunderbaren Enkel es von uns hören😊
If they don't play this at my funeral, I'm not going.
I had this played at my darling husband ‘ s funeral 💜💜💜💜💜he was taken a year after Prince far too soon….. It will be played at mine too!💜
We were lucky enough to see him 6 times in the uk.
He was just so SUPERB
Anche io penso così ❤
Hey, you ever seen the interview when Prince talks about the elevator bring u down.. the guy asked what it meant. He said when satan takes you to hell on a elevator. Not sure if it's true, but I heard he died on an elevator. Also he spoke out against the illuminati very interesting. I think he sold his soul but then changed his mind and tried to warn others. It's a rabbit hole
Just posted that I want it at mine. Sums up my loves in life - can't beat Prince. The guitar master.
That was my comment too.
Prince was an amazing singer, composer, instrumentalist, and dancer. A true musical genius.
Not only that, he did some for others.
One of them is ,
Nothing compares to you .
Una melodía xcelente k terapia
Es verdad!, bailaba muy bien!💜
This song is a testament to Prince's unparalleled talent and artistry. He and The Revolution delivered a performance that transcended music itself. Prince's virtuosity on the guitar, his soulful vocals, and the raw emotion in this moment are nothing short of legendary. This isn't just a song; it's a sonic masterpiece that continues to touch hearts and inspire artists across generations. Rest in peace, Prince, your music lives on forever.
Man, you're speaking the truth. I remember seeing Prince open for Rick James like it was yesterday. Even then, you could feel that electric energy, that raw talent just waiting to explode onto the world stage. He was more than just an opener that night; he signaled the future of music. When you see someone make a guitar talk like he did, you know you're witnessing a genius. The man was a prophet in purple, and every time I hear one of his songs, I'm taken back to that moment. You're right; Prince's legacy is immortal. His music, his artistry-they've carved out a space that no one else can fill. Rest in power, indeed.
This man had so much God given talent! I wish I could’ve seen him play this in person! I will always love Prince! Earth’s loss, Heaven’s gain! Can’t wait to see him one day, playing to the Angels in paradise!
From this performance you'd think he dedicated his entire life to be a guitar player to achieve those crazy chops and a singer to achieve those vocals but he also played 20+ other instruments proficiently. There really will never be another Prince.
Truth Love u man
You are definitely telling it like it is...
If there is another one that is close to him ..
I probably will not live to see it.🎧🎤👋🌟
RIP PRINCE📀🙌
@@vanessasmoot1878 I love Ritchie Kotzen... and there is a young boy named Justin Lee Schultz. Prince inspires them no doubt
I heard he was a virtuoso on 28 different instruments by the time he was 20 --- that is totally jaw-dropping
Uz 3
Just sitting here with mouth open. Didn't move for the last minutes, just got goosebumps all around and tears start to roll. Nearly forgot to swallow and to breathe and was about to drool on the desk. How would you describe something like this to others without sound and video?
This is so raw, so passionate, so, well, intimidating because of sheer talent and genius and somehow down to what anything in universe is all about.
It's hard to find words for this. So raw, so passionate, so incredible skillful, that it marks and expands somehow the borders of human beings, as no human being could transport that in a ridiculous suit with a ridiculous guitar, but when you are Prince everything falls in place and it feels as natural as it can be. This is way beyond, what any other person I've ever heard of on earth could do.
Never seen anything like this and most probably never will.
Whoever this strange, little man was: He was much more than a man,., He was Prince. And whatever that is, is more, than we deserved. I feel like every cell of my useless existence is loaded now with his energy. Still. Sometimes he made me think, he is an evolutionary proof of concept of Human 2.0.
And although I wrote all this crazy stuff, I still feel speechless.
And when I look at this next time, it'll be the same. And again. And again. This will last for ages.
@Aika2212 Danke. Weiss wieder nicht, was ich sagen soll. Fühle mich sehr geehrt.
This is the best comment that I could have read to match this video. It’s the first time I’ve seen this particular Prince performance. Absolutely incredible. The guitar playing is beyond comparison.
Just WOW! I have no words except phenomenal !!!❤
You yourself are amazing... some are... He was... xxx
Aliens visiting this place in millions of years will read this comment and agree
A true genius at his peak. The guitar and vocals in this performance are just absurd. Truly one of a kind.
The music Prince created will live on forever. I Love this unique Man.❤
He feels the music just don't sing it
Ich habe das live konzert damals am 30.04.85 im deutschen tv gesehen, es wurde mitten in der nacht live übertragen, und mich in prince verliebt. Ein großartiger musiker!
We had a station over here called "Palladia". Only live concerts. Amazing! The first time that I saw this video I thought to myself, "Oh my. This might be the best live performance that I've ever seen. One of them anyway." You could tell that no matter how much was rehearsed, something was very different, entirely different thing just "clicked". Everyone one around him seemed to know it was about to happen, too.
Pavarotti and James Brown have a performance together like that together as well. Check it out.
You hear the crowd singing before 2 minutes in. That's a masterpiece. Wendy held it down. Amazing! Love her.
@@HS-hr5wp Yes
Prince gave recognition to his people
Wendy Melvoin was amazing. There are many interviews of her. She was young and so humble. And so amazing.
She was stunning!
She was so young and this chord progression is a fingerbreaker! Prince credited her for coming up with it. The first chord and you know the song and that's because of Wendy Melvoine.
My sister died in January of this year. May she dance in the purple rain. Thank you Prince for your amazing talent that touched and continues to touch our lives.
Sorry
Sending you Love from Australia Kathy Eagan.
Your Sister was awesome and so is Prince. Rock on
Sorry for your loss my friend 🥃🌹❤️
❤️🌹❤️
That ladies and gentleman, is the quintessential definition of God given talent.
Indeed!
Absolutely!
I absolutely am in love with this song. Prince is captivating. He’s having such a great time performing Purple Rain & I have a great time listening each & every day. What a great band with a very appreciative audience ❤
It's 2024.
Prince must have said "Let me leave y'all with something'!!
Don't forget me!
True CLASSIC!!!!!!
It would be impossible to forget Prince....never!💜
Anos 80 e 90 foram os melhores, não tem comparação hoje.
One of the best musicians the world has ever seen. Prince, you bless my soul !
I think all the Greats left us with remember me by My music❤
38 yrs later, and it still makes me cry.
It also still sounds like it did the 1st time
Cheers and best wishes to all. Be kind ❤
Likewise brother or whatever, great to be here thanks to Prince who brought us together one more time....RIP 💜💜💜
Correction....sister❤
@@agg.3966 love your pup. My Mom loved Prince, I have loved him since I was 5. She would dance with me.... thanks for commenting 🙂, have a wonderful day!! It's 🌧 here
I always cry when I hear this song. Even before he passed.
@@cherylparker6097 me too. Always
My goodness! I am 45 yrs of age and am seeing this for the first time in 2022! There are two vocalists here, first Prince and then the guitar. That guitar solo takes this song to a transcendent level. I held it together until minute 10:04.....that note just leveled me. I am married, have a wonderful family and kids, great job, no issues at present but that note floored me and still, I can't hold back tears. The power of a transcendent song.
Same, omg….speechless
You know!
No ya didn’t, was the message just to try to tell us you play guitar and then to try to make us believe you kept up for the 1st 10 minutes?
Yeah, ur a lier my friend 😂
Bless you... welcome to PRINCE...😍😍🤗
@@DayTrader__ Bruh. Comprehension skills. Get some.
Es wird niemals jemanden geben, der das kann!!! Prince war einzigartig und unerreicht!!!! Tränen und Ehrfurcht für diesen Meister der Musik!!!!
No words can describe this. His voice, his guitar. Can listen to this over and over again.
I watch this video every night. Shame I don't have a soundproof basement because I'd have the volume up louder 💜💜💜💜
I can’t remember how many times I have listened to this super performance….may be a hundred. The BEST
Sin palabras 💜
@@barbaraknewstubb2453💜
This is not a Song ...this is a Masterpiece
Mike you nailed it.
In my opinion, this is the best version...EVER!
It absolutely is. To still feel this way about the song and guitar solo in particular speaks for itself.
I will never grow tired of watching this part of the Purple Rain concert. I simply won't.
I love Prince!!
Wow........you are so right Mike......xxxx
nope, I'm pretty sure its just a song.
We will never see another artist like this again..Pure magic.
😢😢😢😢Rest......
peace be with you🕉🐝🥰1..This is peace in mAny world8... BuT not YouRs,,,.Can EyE Ask WhAY PleASe🕉🕉🕉
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His musical genius, gentle affect, quiet philanthropy, and above all, his high moral fiber shall never pass this way again. Rest in eternal peace, dearest one 🙏
This was the first song I danced with my wife to. She is gone now, this song will never stop being my favorite
Thank you for the share...I'm certain your wife is still, still dancing to this song.
😭 She’s still dancing❤
🕯
She is there with you❤
God bring you peace
I was fifteen years young the first time I heard purple rain, I’m 53 now and I can still feel like a fifteen year old when I hear this song. Thank you Prince, you are missed.
I'm 63 💜 💜 💜
Helllo. I tooo! 1970.
I was 23 first time now almost 60 still love it
Yep... A great feeling even at 70 :)
Me too
We attended his concert in December 1984 at the Minnesota St. Paul Civic Center. We had a new baby and felt we overstayed and needed to relieve my parents. We left during his last song, Purple Rain. I remember walking out of the civic center to snow-filled empty streets. As we walked to our vehicle, several blocks away, we could hear Purple Rain emanating down the St Paul streets. His voice thundering in perfect pitch, his guitar transcendental. I will never forget that - ever. We miss him terribly in Minneapolis.
He’s missed wherever he’s not 💜
I didnt attend the concert but my son was born aug of 84. What a great year. Hes 37 now. Time has flown by.
What a beautiful resonating memory!
Lech poznaan
Wauw!🥰🥰🥰🔥❤❣
Listened to this so many times and eventually start crying at some point every single time...and I wasn't even there. Incredible, soul-touching performance.
Can't watch too much of this without getting a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. A hundred years from now people will still be utterly amazed at this talented entertainer.
The purple rain tour started in my hometown Atlanta, Ga. On Jan 5, 1985. When did this rendition of purple rain it was magical. Miss you purple one
Chokes me up to
Can't help but weep at the beauty and the loss!
ehem ARTIST more than an entertainer. i get entertained with Graham Norton. Prince is PRINCE.
@@CoLabCreative I respectfully stand corrected.