Former (amateur) dancer here. Of course, do I even have to say it? He was amazing. That being said… Every time I watch a video of him jumping down into the splits (often off raised surfaces), in heels, and sliding back up, I’m reminded of why he was on so much pain medication for his hips, and often walking with a cane in later years.
yeah - - That's why it's hard for me to watch the (amazing) Kiss video. I've seen it so many times that on one of his splits, I'm almost positive he didn't Land properly. And it looks quite painful.
Yeah, will said. The thoughts of his body over the years surely accord to him but when you have the itch ... Yeah, I'm going to jump off Pianos...😮😅 Traditional athlete and Ballet dancer makes for an interesting And intense combination
I am so thankful and proud of the fact that I logged in a total of 48 Prince concerts from the 80's until his passing and would have logged in 50 if his Piano and a Microphone tour had made it to L.A. Videos and Albums do no justice to being there live seeing Prince and the energy that was always in any venue I saw him perform in. The bigger concerts were great, but the smaller intimate spots were always best especially when he would jam songs not in his catalogue.
Huge Prince fan here, but this song holds a special place in my heart: in 1993 I was a freshman at a small liberal arts college in central Arkansas, Hendrix, where there is a long traditional event at the beginning of the school year called Shirttails, where the freshmen from the different men’s and women’s residence houses (there is no Greek system at Hendrix) compete in a group song/dance competition, wearing men’s white button-downs and boxers. It’s a great way to get yourself out there and into the social scene, no matter how shy you may be, or how badly you dance/sing. I’ve watched videos of it in recent years (here on RUclips, of course), all these future doctors, teachers, lawyers, ministers, etc totally letting loose and letting their freak flag fly…I love watching this new generation enjoy a tradition that got its start in the 1930’s, but it makes me glad I only have film photos as evidence of everything that went down back then! 😂 But anyway…one of the three songs we performed to was Baby I’m A Star. Great song, from a great time in my life. Thanks for reacting to it. ❤ from Benton, Arkansas
There is a fact about Prince's rap, the rap is written out on the back cover of his album Diamonds and Pearls. Another thing about the rap it contains every song track that is on the album. Check it out.
Hey folks!! You do realize that you've just touched the tip of the Prince iceberg. You can't beat the energy this man brings during his live performances. This was IMO his best backing band The New Power Generation. The woman you mentioned is Rosie Gaines. She was a powerhouse vocalist. If you want a poetic and endearing side of him and this band, check out the live performance of his song Nothing Compares 2 U. That was a song he had written for his side music project called The Family, then Sinead covered it. Trust me his live version of it in 1992 at his club called Glam Slam is where he just had to show them off just before the tour for his album Diamonds and Pearls.
Awesome reaction and breakdown guys!!! Prince is a longstanding favorite of mine ever since the album 1999 came out. Saw him live on Purple Rain, Lovesexy, and an acoustic tour. Some of my favorite shows! This brought back some great memories. Thanks! CHEERS!!! 🍻🤟👏
The most significant or most known Rapping moment for Prince was the 1991 mtv awards of Gett Off. The purple rain video you watched was the a direct cut from the film. If you watch the 1985 American music awards performance of Purple Rain-you will see a lively performance as this was. If you love the dance Prince and upbeat lively performance I would recommend the Arsenio Hall 1991 Prince let’s go crazy/ Kiss performance. It is just a little of let’s go crazy before it goes into kiss. Same backing band and dancers too.
I saw him live for the purple rain tour in 1984 I was 14 and it was restricted due to Sexual content but I had the Lp and the movie and I begged my Dad for tickets for 2 weeks every day..finally he got them and told me not to be mad if we didn't get in just sell the tickets..we got in and the rest is history 😂 I was smiling and moving through the whole video 😂 I loved this ❤ Great reaction and Peace out guys ✌️ ☮️ 🙏
Didn't like prince wife does but he was amazing respect he played every instrument that night at o2 London I changed my opinion that evening 😊 x uk 🇬🇧 I was wrong a real star
Phil and Samantha- You are doing a terrific job with your reactions. I would love for you to react to the song “Pieces of Dreams “ by Johnny Mathis.The Live version from the Tonight show.He was Barbra Streisand’s favorite singer when she was younger. She has said of him:”Thereare good singers; there are a small handful of truly great singers; and then there is Johnny Mathis”. He is the third best- selling recording artist of the past century behind Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley .This is a phenomenal performance by Hohnny. A Must See !! I am sure you will enjoy it. He received two standing ovations that night. Please react to it. You will be so thrilled you did .This performance. Is simply awesome and spectacular !!
all of you youngsters should watch some videos of young James Brown, and you will see where Prince got his inspiration. JB was the inspiration for Michael Jackson as well as Prince. Three of the greatest entertainers who ever lived and now they're all gone.
Luckily he left U about 40 studio albums and some live performances so U can catch up 2 GENX, lookup some of the Montreux Jazz concerts and some afterparties
Odd take to suggest this highlights what Prince is mostly as a performer. Considering he not playing the guitar this is a side step to what me mostly known for. Certainly not what comes to mind when I think of the most brilliant live performances by Prince.
The fact people like to compare PRINCE to the notorious lip syncer Michael Jackson is absurd. Prince never sticks to the same choreo and his band is always so TIGHT.
@@jado4prez now you’re comparing Prince at 57 doing a piano and microphone show with a 30 year old Michael Jackson lip sinking his socks off you seem really silly. Prince did a whole tour in 2011 selling out arenas (you didn’t wanna mention that) he also did shows in 2014 in Paris. STANDING PLAYING THE GUITAR AND DANCING. He did piano and microphone where he sat down because he could play instruments unlike your favourite Paedo MJ
You ask if this was his best live performance? Naah, for Prince that was just another Tuesday night. The man was born to perform.
Exactly. That's just Prince being Prince.
My very very very very very favorite performance Syracuse 1985 I've been hooked for life😂😂😂
@@mztweety1374 I was at that show! Amazing.
@@kickycan November 85 Joe Louis arena ..damn near froze to death but it was worth it 🎸🎸🎸
Former (amateur) dancer here. Of course, do I even have to say it? He was amazing. That being said…
Every time I watch a video of him jumping down into the splits (often off raised surfaces), in heels, and sliding back up, I’m reminded of why he was on so much pain medication for his hips, and often walking with a cane in later years.
In HEELS!!
yeah - - That's why it's hard for me to watch the (amazing) Kiss video. I've seen it so many times that on one of his splits, I'm almost positive he didn't Land properly. And it looks quite painful.
@@you2449I never noticed 😮😢
Yeah, will said.
The thoughts of his body over the years surely accord to him but when you have the itch ... Yeah, I'm going to jump off Pianos...😮😅
Traditional athlete and Ballet dancer makes for an interesting And intense combination
The entire super bowl performance!
Nobody put on a show like Prince..RIP Purple for life😊😢
The Superbowl performance is amazing!
Always the best, PRINCE. LOVED HIM AND HIS MUSIC
I am so thankful and proud of the fact that I logged in a total of 48 Prince concerts from the 80's until his passing and would have logged in 50 if his Piano and a Microphone tour had made it to L.A. Videos and Albums do no justice to being there live seeing Prince and the energy that was always in any venue I saw him perform in. The bigger concerts were great, but the smaller intimate spots were always best especially when he would jam songs not in his catalogue.
🌸 absolutely the super bowl performance you would really like
His 2006 Brit Awards performance is even better
This was just pure talent and entertainment without being filthy. Don't see that much anymore.
He had crazy high energy. Pulled off the shoulder pads too.
I’ve seen 100’s of concerts over my years consisting of every single genre and style. Prince live in concert lands in the top 5.
Saw Prince and this band 3 times in a week in London the following year. It was remarkable.
And that is why he is The Great One 💜
Thanks so much for reacting to this performance. I’m contemplating what I should request next 😂 💜💜💜
That was great jj, let them do beautiful night to show them even more energy and who prince is
🌸 that man could dance! saw him live in concert in Seattle 1984.. nobody like him baby , nobody
Prince halftime show still the Best One
Goat
🔥🔥🔥🔥 as usual from Prince ♥♥♥
You definetly nee to watch the WHOLE super bowl performance. Not just Purple Rain
Facts don’t shortchange the experience
Saw Prince during his Purple Rain Tour and he was so amazing.. Best concert I saw until I saw Buddy Guy out of 200 shows
Diamonds and Pearls from this performance is lit.
Yes ! I was waiting but the vid ended. They would have loved it
Huge Prince fan here, but this song holds a special place in my heart: in 1993 I was a freshman at a small liberal arts college in central Arkansas, Hendrix, where there is a long traditional event at the beginning of the school year called Shirttails, where the freshmen from the different men’s and women’s residence houses (there is no Greek system at Hendrix) compete in a group song/dance competition, wearing men’s white button-downs and boxers. It’s a great way to get yourself out there and into the social scene, no matter how shy you may be, or how badly you dance/sing.
I’ve watched videos of it in recent years (here on RUclips, of course), all these future doctors, teachers, lawyers, ministers, etc totally letting loose and letting their freak flag fly…I love watching this new generation enjoy a tradition that got its start in the 1930’s, but it makes me glad I only have film photos as evidence of everything that went down back then! 😂 But anyway…one of the three songs we performed to was Baby I’m A Star. Great song, from a great time in my life. Thanks for reacting to it.
❤ from Benton, Arkansas
There is a fact about Prince's rap, the rap is written out on the back cover of his album Diamonds and Pearls. Another thing about the rap it contains every song track that is on the album. Check it out.
Hey folks!! You do realize that you've just touched the tip of the Prince iceberg. You can't beat the energy this man brings during his live performances. This was IMO his best backing band The New Power Generation. The woman you mentioned is Rosie Gaines. She was a powerhouse vocalist. If you want a poetic and endearing side of him and this band, check out the live performance of his song Nothing Compares 2 U. That was a song he had written for his side music project called The Family, then Sinead covered it. Trust me his live version of it in 1992 at his club called Glam Slam is where he just had to show them off just before the tour for his album Diamonds and Pearls.
The entire halftime show is worth checking out, but the press conference he did prior is great too.
I was lucky enough to see him live twice. Mesmerising.
What an entertainer !
Awesome reaction and breakdown guys!!! Prince is a longstanding favorite of mine ever since the album 1999 came out. Saw him live on Purple Rain, Lovesexy, and an acoustic tour. Some of my favorite shows! This brought back some great memories. Thanks! CHEERS!!! 🍻🤟👏
The Llovesexy tour was the best he did…. Amazing
He is doing all of this in 4-5 inch heels.
Wow 🤩
Don’t just do the the superbowl performance of purple rain with Prince. Do the whole performance
Him and Tom Petty have the best Super Bowl performances hands down.
Went with a friend to see a prince concert prior to him being well known!
🌸 that's weird... I'm a huge huge Prince fan, but I truly never been aware of this performance so thank you
Easter egg in Prince’s rap he mentioned every song title on the Diamonds and Pearls album.
Check out his Super Bowl halftime show, think it was 2005 or 6.
💜
React to Prince - If I Was Your Girlfriend live 1987
Funky and smooth
Prince Super Bowl Halftime Show remains the Best. The sound is problematic because of the rainstorm!
I would most definitely use Purple Rain as a reference point.
I seen him live when I was 18 yrs old in 1988
All in heels lol
Sam is catching the Prince Holy Ghost.
The most significant or most known Rapping moment for Prince was the 1991 mtv awards of Gett Off.
The purple rain video you watched was the a direct cut from the film.
If you watch the 1985 American music awards performance of Purple Rain-you will see a lively performance as this was.
If you love the dance Prince and upbeat lively performance I would recommend the Arsenio Hall 1991 Prince let’s go crazy/ Kiss performance. It is just a little of let’s go crazy before it goes into kiss. Same backing band and dancers too.
‘Let’s Go Crazy’ next!
You should watch the concert movie Sign O' the Times. Especially the performance of It's Gonna Be a Beautiful Night. Very high energy.
You gotta watch the movie Purple Rain.
I saw him live for the purple rain tour in 1984 I was 14 and it was restricted due to Sexual content but I had the Lp and the movie and I begged my Dad for tickets for 2 weeks every day..finally he got them and told me not to be mad if we didn't get in just sell the tickets..we got in and the rest is history 😂 I was smiling and moving through the whole video 😂 I loved this ❤ Great reaction and Peace out guys ✌️ ☮️ 🙏
Guess Bruno Mars has watched this more than once ...
Didn't like prince wife does but he was amazing respect he played every instrument that night at o2 London I changed my opinion that evening 😊 x uk 🇬🇧 I was wrong a real star
To really hear something beautiful with Rosie Gaines…
Please react to: Diamonds & Pearls.
HI SAM😘 💋
oh, so that's why I didn't recognize "Push" - - it's from his 'post-Revolution' NPG era. Which wasn't workin' for me at the time.
Phil and Samantha- You are doing a terrific job with your reactions. I would love for you to react to the song “Pieces of Dreams “ by Johnny Mathis.The Live version from the Tonight show.He was Barbra Streisand’s favorite singer when she was younger. She has said of him:”Thereare good singers; there are a small handful of truly great singers; and then there is Johnny Mathis”. He is the third best- selling recording artist of the past century behind Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley .This is a phenomenal performance by Hohnny. A Must See !! I am sure you will enjoy it. He received two standing ovations that night. Please react to it. You will be so thrilled you did .This performance. Is simply awesome and spectacular !!
all of you youngsters should watch some videos of young James Brown, and you will see where Prince got his inspiration. JB was the inspiration for Michael Jackson as well as Prince. Three of the greatest entertainers who ever lived and now they're all gone.
Luckily he left U about 40 studio albums and some live performances so U can catch up 2 GENX, lookup some of the Montreux Jazz concerts and some afterparties
Odd take to suggest this highlights what Prince is mostly as a performer. Considering he not playing the guitar this is a side step to what me mostly known for. Certainly not what comes to mind when I think of the most brilliant live performances by Prince.
Today if they run around and dance the show is Lip-synched
The fact people like to compare PRINCE to the notorious lip syncer Michael Jackson is absurd. Prince never sticks to the same choreo and his band is always so TIGHT.
“notorious” and it’s one tour out of 20 where he had laryngitis and flare ups from lupus
@@jado4prez yeah yeah more excuses about his health.
@@Musiover00 is it an “excuse” to bring up prince’s surgery in regards to him having to sit and play piano on his last tours
@@jado4prez now you’re comparing Prince at 57 doing a piano and microphone show with a 30 year old Michael Jackson lip sinking his socks off you seem really silly. Prince did a whole tour in 2011 selling out arenas (you didn’t wanna mention that) he also did shows in 2014 in Paris. STANDING PLAYING THE GUITAR AND DANCING. He did piano and microphone where he sat down because he could play instruments unlike your favourite Paedo MJ
Don’t do that comparison ish
Let’s see what your judgmental self can do
you guys do not know anything. Get educated on Prince. you still are underestimating him!
look at him - and todays queer-hipster think, they invented a new style. No it was prince who wearn all this crazy stuff.
ruclips.net/video/BWBFIWsB8PU/видео.htmlsi=uLfq2AuRJ48ixwRn
This is his live piano concert 1988 he plays a piano concert
Respectfully, you guys might want to stick to what you know. Clearly a #prince experience is not for you.😁
Ok,i'm Unsubscribe, bye 👍
Buh-Bye!!! Lol
@@williamyates694🥳🥳
Prince was the best live performer ever. Better than all the artists now.