Prince was IT. He was more talented than almost anyone. Prolific songwriter for himself and others. He has produced songs on his own, writing lyrics and music, playing every instrument and singing every part. Not to mention the stage presence! He had an edge and was way ahead of his time. My Purple Rain generation collectively mourned when he died.
One of my favourite Prince moments, he was asked if an album he'd just released was his best, he said something along the lines of, it was the best that week lol
When I was in 2nd grade, my mom convinced me to wear a hot pink bell bottom polyester pant suit with a white ruffle shirt to school! She told me I looked like Sheila E 😂 I cried when I realized how stupid I looked 😭🤣
Prince was awesome and very talented! He sung, played many instruments, danced and wrote his own music 🎶 He set fashion styles. I made sue to dress with the ruffled and lace. I in fact dj his music as well as attended his, "Love Sexy tour", best show ever!
When he passed, it hurt like I knew him...he helped me through those awkward teen years, showing being different, shy, was ok...my wife and childhood friends all reached out to console me about it...I remember thinking at the time why would they do that? Until I tried to listen to Purple Rain...I cried...it took almost 3 years before I could listen to the song to the end without crying. Its still hard to comprehend he's gone...
Omg I felt the same way and all my friends and family called to console me when he died. It was like a dear friend had died. I had the honor of seeing Prince 4 times in concert and he was awesome! No one like him! What a loss!
I believe our music on 80s and 90s is what brought everybody together..there was just so much diversity. And that was the era of originality, there was no comparison of Michael Jackson and Prince...they were so great I'm their own way and their concerts were AMAZING !
I love this man and his music so much. When he passed my phone started going off like crazy. My family and friends knew I was not going to take it well at all. My mama, daughter, niece, sister, and numerous friends calling, and texting for several days. I definitely hate to see the day Boy George passes.
First time I ever seen or heard of PRINCE was on American Bandstand when he was 19yrs old singing his first hit I WANNA BE YOUR LOVER and thats when I fell in love with him.
He was an even better Piano player and multiple other instruments too. He compose and arrange all the music and all his musicians answered to him on every note and beat.
I remember seriously not liking Michael Jackson when I was a kid back in the 70’s. This little pasty white desert girl fell for Prince way before he really became famous. Everyone else was all about MJ and here I was rocking out to a man who would become one of the most favorite artists of my life. I saw him live so many times I can’t begin to count. I did absolutely crazy things to get tickets to a show or sneak into an after party. I barely shed a tear when MJ died, but Prince took me down to my knees. I think his death affected all of us who loved him so much in a way we never anticipated being so devastating to our soul. It felt like losing your best friend, lover and icon all at one time. I still haven’t recovered and I’m not sure I ever will.
💕💕At that time I was around 14 or 15 years old still at home and hanging with my friends and two sisters.... At the time he had Purple Rain the movie out and the album was out also.... He was everyone’s favorite back then around 1984 or 1985...... I sure miss those days..... Wish we could go back..... And then songs man..... What ever we were doing at the time of his music will always be memorable.... Of course just about everyone misses their youth and The Purple Rain movie and Album was apart of mine....💕💕
I'm a huge Prince fan and I have to say I was fortunate enough to see Prince twice in my life live The first time was winning tickets on the radio when I was 13 when I got to see purple rain tour in Chicago and the second time I won tickets again and I got to see him in Chicago at the United center and that was in my twenties and it was the same night that Mike Tyson was fighting Evander Holyfied... Of course I want to see Prince then we recorded the fight and watch that later it was so well worth it to see Prince live...
I grew up with Prince’s music. He was a lyrical/musical genius and a legend. There is no one like him and never will be. His music brings back memories of a more joyful time for me. He is missed.💜
I miss Prince sooooooooo much. He was more than a singer and guitar player. He was an entertainer and master performer. One of the last great performers.
Not enough people react to Prince live. You don’t get a sense of what a true dynamite and artistic master he was if you don’t also watch his live performances.
I saw this tour when i was 15 in Indianapolis April Fools Day 1985. It changed my life. I saw him 16 times after this tour. I’m 52 now. He’s the one artist who has been a common thread almost my entire life. The last time i saw Prince was in Oakland on 2/28/16. Just him and a piano. The perfect send off a month and a half prior to his passing. This particular video was filmed in January of 85 and MTV played it every hour on the hour that winter. God the 80’s were so special. Thank you for taking me there. 💜
Totally saw this show. Purple Rain tour! It was the very first show of the tour! Joe Louis Arena in Detroit! He was one sexy Mo'Fo! SIGH!! lol Sheila was awesome!! Only 2 musicians death ever made me cry and Prince was one! Cried like a baby! RIP O Purple One!
Not only could Prince perform, but he was a Master Songwriter! He has so much music that has never been released it's not funny! That's why everyone was figuring over his estate, they knew there was a fortune to be made on the unreleased songs. 🤔😎
Oooh Jesus, I had to take a break at work! This mans death damn near broke me. Took me two and a half years to mourn before I realized he really was human. I guess I took this song to heart. I still feel like a rock and roll widow 🤷🏾♀️☂ His last dove Divinity passed last month. Baby im a star should be on RUclips.
I was in the 8th grade and I had to sneak in to see Purple Rain. Definitely one of the best songs from the film. Helluva performance.💜 And Sheila E was BAD all by herself 🔥
I was 9 when this came out and loved it! I was already a massive Prince fan. But this song and Purple Rain just reaffirmed for me that he was one of the coolest people on the planet. Before this, my sister gave me the album 1999, along with Vanity 6, in '83 and I was enthralled with it. I already had Thriller (wore out the tape 3 times by the age of 8). But Prince, he changed the whole game for me.
Prince is the once in a lifetime embodiment of someone with so much talent, confidence, and swag about them that they couldn't care less what other people think about their look or fit while every one of those people, guys and girls, would be entranced by him. Especially the women because come on, Prince was pulling the baddest girls on the planet left and right, and that's because Prince is Prince. Even his bands would be made up of women who looked like genuine supermodels who happened to be extraordinarily talented dancers, musicians, and performers. RIP to a legend, man, I grew up with Prince and this is one of my favorite songs of his since I was a kid.
I saw Prince during the Purple Rain tour. It was FANTASTIC!!! The concert is available on disc. Prince v Michael... while their fans were ready to fight over the question, they actually had sincere respect for each other. I will say that MJ couldn't let go of the success of Thriller. It's like for him, time stopped and he never changed his clothing style with the times. Can you imagine Prince still wearing that Edwardian outfit with lacey draws in his later.years? No. He wore his hair shorter and hit the stage in (Prince inspired) suits. Both were amazing talents that are missed to this day. It would've been great if Prince, Michael, and Rick James could've put the hype to the side and collaborated just once. fun fact: Sheila E used to be Lionel Richie's percussionist and is Nicole's Aunt. Half & Jai, let me know if you'd be interested in reacting to a TV show. e-hugs to everybody!!!!
In 1984 I was a freshman in high school. I was in the matching band and when we went to competitions we'd have the coach driver put this in the cassette player. We'd listen there and back on a loop. Good memories.
There will never be another Prince. He was the best. His live shows were AMAZING. I saw him live in Charlotte NC back in the day. Saw Earth Wind and Fire, then Prince then Commodores. Those were the days. You guys are so fun to watch!
I was in Prince's hometown of Minneapolis when I first heard it. Driving into the city on I-35 at the height of Purple Rain's popularity. I felll in love with that city that weekend and spent many more there (was going to college nearby).
Prince was a musical genius. I am so blessed to have had the privilege of seeing him perform live in London twice 1990 and 2007. Prince over MJ all day long
I was a little girl in my living room when I heard about Prince..I had parents who listened to all the good music!! I was lucky! I can suggest them to y’all😉I had Prince posters all over my room, I miss him so!
That was from the Purple Rain Tour, He Had 5 Sold Out Show In the ATL . I was able to catch 3 of them, Seeing Prince live was a Xperience I Will never 4get. O(+> Please check out Question of U Live 2004
@ Half And Jai, First off Prince is one of my all time greatest favorites, i got to meet him when i was younger and got a picture and autograph which i still have all these years later, second off, i've been watching you guys for a good minute now and me and my wife will be celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary soon, together for 21 years, the energy, the love and care i see between you two is just like what me and the queen of my existence share, i wish you guys a forever lasting relationship and nothing but greatness, great video, much love Juan, aka TDG.
So this performance is from the Purple Rain tour, where the encores were "I would Die for You" and "Baby I'm a Star" and everyone in the show, include openers Sheila E. and the Time took part. I was at the show in Worcester, Mass.
I first heard this song on the radio, then in my car when I bought the 'tape'....then at the movies...then 5 feet from the stage watching it LIVE..... now I am watching with you !!!
I wasn't at this particular show, but I did see this tour. It was so cool and I had a blast. I was in middle school at the time. I do remember wanted to go see his Controversy tour when he came to my city, but the show (at least in my city) was I was 18 and over. Shelia E. opened the show and came out again at the end for the last two songs and played percussion. The drummer for The Revolution was Bobby Z. Shelia was his drummer for the 'Sign of the Times' tour. By the way, I was a fan of both MJ and Prince. I had postees of both on my wall. The only two male artists/entertainers/musicians/etc I obsessed over when I was a kid.
I had just graduated High School when Purple Rain came out. Lets Go Crazy was our class song. I knew a guy who lived next door to Prince's purple house in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. I saw him at the club 1st Avenue in Minneapolis.
Prince surpassed MJ. So many songs he wrote; play any instrument on a Master level; music production - so many anonymously. Jai, got to show Half some Prince guitar skills!
I saw this concert for Purple Rain album in Houston, Tx. in Jan. 1985 with Sheila E and Morris Day. One of the best concerts I ever saw. He was an incredible performance. At one point, he is in an old timey bathtub that comes down from the ceiling with purple laser rain falling all around. Lol. He appeared to be naked until he got out of the tub and had clothes on from the waist down.
💕💕And for you two to play this really takes me back to my teenage life.... What I would do to go back to being at home again.... Especially since a lot of them are gone now... I’m so glad you played this... Thank you so much for helping me go back to my childhood life... Love you two a lot!!💕💕
I was at purple rain live in San fresco when I was like15-16. We camp out all night on Talley road everybody playing prince all night Concert sold out all record night less than 2 hours. One of my best shoes ever ever.
In 1984, I was 13 yrs old and i heard this song while watching Purple Rain in the movie theatre with my friends...next day we went to the mall and got the album!
I think prince got away with how he dressed also due to the time period he started in - if you saw how funk and R&B artists dressed (and even early rap artists), how prince dressed wasn't so out there that most would get ridiculed for dressing that way. Also the 80s encouraged individuality from artists
Hey guys I loved your comment on Prince. I would love to see your reactions to Prince “America” live 9:00 version and “Prince at the Alma awards 2007 . You will love it 😊
Hey guys also when you see the America video just know that it’s like looking at James Brown the way he is dancing and notice him counting to the band (the revolution) with his fingers. He’s telling them how many beats and notes to play until they stop playing, the whole performance, just amazing and a lost art in music 😉😊
It was 1979 and my first concert I ever went to, was Rick James headlining Prince and Lenny Williams was the opening act. And Prince stole the show, everybody started coming to see this young phoenom named Prince.
Shelia was not the drummer she was in an on an off relationship with Prince for years. Her father is Carlos Santa's percussionist and he taught her everything! You should check out Wendy and Lisa. Those were prince's back up singers and Wendy was his backup guitarist!
Sheila E was a drummer in her own right. Her father, brother & her travelled playing Latin music. Prince saw her playing & asked to play with him. Then she had a solo career after him but he often collaborated in her songs.
Not sure where I was when I FIRST heard this but I WAS at this concert (this tour anyway) in November '84! We saw him in Detroit where he was sold out for 7 (Yes - 7) nights in a row. That NEVER happens anymore. I was 14 and had very cool parents and I was raised on everything from Led Zeppelin to Santana to R & B and classic Motown. My Dad had been in a band in the 60s and taught me to appreciate great music in ANY genre. Funny story about Sheila E - my Dad had such a crush on her and a man next to us at the concert had binoculars and I think the guy could tell my Dad was drooling 😄 so he started sharing the binoculars with my Dad while Sheila was doing her thing. Also, my Dad snuck his camera in and we have actual pictures of the concert. The whole night is just an amazing memory ☔❤️☔
Lived five minutes away from 1st ave when the album and movie dropped my mom had seen him before the purple rain had blew up she has some great stories from the decade surrounding super proud 😂 thanks for reacting to an old favorite
1982. Record Outlet in Royal Oak Michigan. Stopped in after school to buy an AC/DC record ended up leaving with the 1999 album after hearing the title track being played in the store.
I was 1 and a half, 2 years old when my mom played the Purple Rain album (which 4 years later, 25 days after my 6th birthday, October 3, that I saw my musical daddy live. It was the Lovesexy Tour at Civic Arena in 1988)
I definitely don't remember where I was or what I was doing when I first heard this song but what I do know is that Prince is missed he was such an amazing Entertainer so much talent
R.I.P.,to one of the most talented person to walk this earth...💗 You can clearly see the influence of James Brown,flowing through him.....😁😁😁 Let's see some more,"Raspberry Beret","DMSR","1999"!!!👍👍👍💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
Sheila E is a percussionist. Everything percussion. She was more famous for Timbals & conga; but there is a Master Class(those advertised in youtube), were she teaches drums.
I know that performance was in Syracuse NY, because that is a clip from the live video that was released on VHS, me and my brother watched that video a hundred times and it never got old. I went to that tour here in Memphis back in ‘85 , Prince had 3 sold out shows …
A reporter once asked Prince was he gay. Prince had the Greatest comeback, "Why don't you introduce me to your sister". Nuff said! 😎🤗🤔
😂😂😂
Oh yes,you wouldn’t let him near your sister,back for he got religion,when he was on the ramp in the 80s and 90s
Ayeeeeeeeeee fr nuff said ☺️🤣
when I first heard this song, I was in the theater watching Purple Rain.
Same.
1984. Me too
Ditto!
Prince was IT. He was more talented than almost anyone. Prolific songwriter for himself and others. He has produced songs on his own, writing lyrics and music, playing every instrument and singing every part. Not to mention the stage presence! He had an edge and was way ahead of his time. My Purple Rain generation collectively mourned when he died.
One of my favourite Prince moments, he was asked if an album he'd just released was his best, he said something along the lines of, it was the best that week lol
Go Sheila E she just rocks it. Prince was an amazing artist. He still had so much more to offer his fans gone way to soon
Hey Jai... remember Sheila E. "I got a shape like a bottle of coke coke coke-a-cola...". Major talent.
When I was in 2nd grade, my mom convinced me to wear a hot pink bell bottom polyester pant suit with a white ruffle shirt to school! She told me I looked like Sheila E 😂 I cried when I realized how stupid I looked 😭🤣
Prince was awesome and very talented! He sung, played many instruments, danced and wrote his own music 🎶 He set fashion styles. I made sue to dress with the ruffled and lace. I in fact dj his music as well as attended his, "Love Sexy tour", best show ever!
When he passed, it hurt like I knew him...he helped me through those awkward teen years, showing being different, shy, was ok...my wife and childhood friends all reached out to console me about it...I remember thinking at the time why would they do that? Until I tried to listen to Purple Rain...I cried...it took almost 3 years before I could listen to the song to the end without crying. Its still hard to comprehend he's gone...
Omg I felt the same way and all my friends and family called to console me when he died. It was like a dear friend had died. I had the honor of seeing Prince 4 times in concert and he was awesome! No one like him! What a loss!
Same....
I grew up listening to Prince 💜 I cannot even imagine my childhood without his music in the background.
I believe our music on 80s and 90s is what brought everybody together..there was just so much diversity. And that was the era of originality, there was no comparison of Michael Jackson and Prince...they were so great I'm their own way and their concerts were AMAZING !
I love this man and his music so much. When he passed my phone started going off like crazy. My family and friends knew I was not going to take it well at all. My mama, daughter, niece, sister, and numerous friends calling, and texting for several days. I definitely hate to see the day Boy George passes.
First time I ever seen or heard of PRINCE was on American Bandstand when he was 19yrs old singing his first hit I WANNA BE YOUR LOVER and thats when I fell in love with him.
Michael Jackson was no Prince, that's for sure. People often forget he was also a way underrated guitarist. He was virtuoso level.
He was an even better Piano player and multiple other instruments too. He compose and arrange all the music and all his musicians answered to him on every note and beat.
He's a very great underrated bass player too! An all-rounder, literally the GOAT!
I remember seriously not liking Michael Jackson when I was a kid back in the 70’s. This little pasty white desert girl fell for Prince way before he really became famous. Everyone else was all about MJ and here I was rocking out to a man who would become one of the most favorite artists of my life. I saw him live so many times I can’t begin to count. I did absolutely crazy things to get tickets to a show or sneak into an after party. I barely shed a tear when MJ died, but Prince took me down to my knees. I think his death affected all of us who loved him so much in a way we never anticipated being so devastating to our soul. It felt like losing your best friend, lover and icon all at one time. I still haven’t recovered and I’m not sure I ever will.
Bobby Z was the drummer, Sheila E played percussion until years later when she actually played drums.
Fun fact: Sheila E. is actually the biological aunt of Lionel Ritchie’s adopted daughter Nicole.
That’s not fun
💕💕At that time I was around 14 or 15 years old still at home and hanging with my friends and two sisters.... At the time he had Purple Rain the movie out and the album was out also.... He was everyone’s favorite back then around 1984 or 1985...... I sure miss those days..... Wish we could go back..... And then songs man..... What ever we were doing at the time of his music will always be memorable.... Of course just about everyone misses their youth and The Purple Rain movie and Album was apart of mine....💕💕
I'm a huge Prince fan and I have to say I was fortunate enough to see Prince twice in my life live The first time was winning tickets on the radio when I was 13 when I got to see purple rain tour in Chicago and the second time I won tickets again and I got to see him in Chicago at the United center and that was in my twenties and it was the same night that Mike Tyson was fighting Evander Holyfied... Of course I want to see Prince then we recorded the fight and watch that later it was so well worth it to see Prince live...
I grew up with Prince’s music. He was a lyrical/musical genius and a legend. There is no one like him and never will be. His music brings back memories of a more joyful time for me. He is missed.💜
I miss Prince sooooooooo much. He was more than a singer and guitar player. He was an entertainer and master performer.
One of the last great performers.
Not enough people react to Prince live. You don’t get a sense of what a true dynamite and artistic master he was if you don’t also watch his live performances.
I saw this tour when i was 15 in Indianapolis April Fools Day 1985. It changed my life. I saw him 16 times after this tour. I’m 52 now. He’s the one artist who has been a common thread almost my entire life. The last time i saw Prince was in Oakland on 2/28/16. Just him and a piano. The perfect send off a month and a half prior to his passing. This particular video was filmed in January of 85 and MTV played it every hour on the hour that winter. God the 80’s were so special. Thank you for taking me there. 💜
I saw him 3 times in concert, there was none better.💜💜
Most talented artist ever! Little Red Corvette, my all time favorite from Prince. RIP to the master🙏🏻
Totally saw this show. Purple Rain tour! It was the very first show of the tour! Joe Louis Arena in Detroit! He was one sexy Mo'Fo! SIGH!! lol Sheila was awesome!! Only 2 musicians death ever made me cry and Prince was one! Cried like a baby! RIP O Purple One!
Not only could Prince perform, but he was a Master Songwriter! He has so much music that has never been released it's not funny! That's why everyone was figuring over his estate, they knew there was a fortune to be made on the unreleased songs. 🤔😎
My most favorite artist! Cried like I was a baby when he died. Shaped so much of music and definitely the 80s! Huge part of my musical life!!💖
In the theater watching Purple Rain. 1984. The year I graduated high school ☺️
Saw it live! I graduated in 84 also!
Me too! I was getting ready to go to college that summer.
If this had been a concert movie it would have been bigger than sign of the times...dude that would have been amazing
Definitely a fave ! Me and my friends used to cruise town to this. Princes vocals are MAD!!!
Oooh Jesus, I had to take a break at work! This mans death damn near broke me. Took me two and a half years to mourn before I realized he really was human. I guess I took this song to heart. I still feel like a rock and roll widow 🤷🏾♀️☂ His last dove Divinity passed last month. Baby im a star should be on RUclips.
First time I heard Prince was on American Bandstand.. fell in love and never fell out!! His concerts were THE BEST!💜
I was a teen when Prince came out! I went and saw Purple Rain when it came out and saw him in concert in `86...He was amazing! Always loved him!
I loved me some Prince back in the 80s. I was 13 yrs old in 1984 when Purple Rain made it's debut. #80sforlife ❤💯
I've been lucky enough to see Prince in concert twice. Hands down, the best 2 concerts of my life :)
I grew up listening and dancing to Prince!! Love his songs! I always wanted to see him live. RIP Prince thank you for entertaining us.
Oh my gosh! I've loved Prince since I was 11. He is and will always be one of my favorite performers.
You guys are great! Prince rocks and this vid was sweet. Keep being awesome y’all
I saw Prince live during the Purple Rain tour. Absolutely fabulous.
I was in the 8th grade and I had to sneak in to see Purple Rain. Definitely one of the best songs from the film. Helluva performance.💜
And Sheila E was BAD all by herself 🔥
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I was at the drive-in and even through those tinny speakers Purple Rain was great. 💜
I love Prince! I'm so sad he's gone. Thank you for playing it!!!
I was 9 when this came out and loved it! I was already a massive Prince fan. But this song and Purple Rain just reaffirmed for me that he was one of the coolest people on the planet. Before this, my sister gave me the album 1999, along with Vanity 6, in '83 and I was enthralled with it. I already had Thriller (wore out the tape 3 times by the age of 8). But Prince, he changed the whole game for me.
Prince is the once in a lifetime embodiment of someone with so much talent, confidence, and swag about them that they couldn't care less what other people think about their look or fit while every one of those people, guys and girls, would be entranced by him. Especially the women because come on, Prince was pulling the baddest girls on the planet left and right, and that's because Prince is Prince. Even his bands would be made up of women who looked like genuine supermodels who happened to be extraordinarily talented dancers, musicians, and performers. RIP to a legend, man, I grew up with Prince and this is one of my favorite songs of his since I was a kid.
I know the man that made that guitar!! PRINCE...RIHP ....GOAT..
I saw Prince during the Purple Rain tour. It was FANTASTIC!!! The concert is available on disc. Prince v Michael... while their fans were ready to fight over the question, they actually had sincere respect for each other. I will say that MJ couldn't let go of the success of Thriller. It's like for him, time stopped and he never changed his clothing style with the times. Can you imagine Prince still wearing that Edwardian outfit with lacey draws in his later.years? No. He wore his hair shorter and hit the stage in (Prince inspired) suits.
Both were amazing talents that are missed to this day. It would've been great if Prince, Michael, and Rick James could've put the hype to the side and collaborated just once.
fun fact: Sheila E used to be Lionel Richie's percussionist and is Nicole's Aunt.
Half & Jai, let me know if you'd be interested in reacting to a TV show.
e-hugs to everybody!!!!
In 1984 I was a freshman in high school.
I was in the matching band and when we went to competitions we'd have the coach driver put this in the cassette player. We'd listen there and back on a loop.
Good memories.
There will never be another Prince. He was the best. His live shows were AMAZING. I saw him live in Charlotte NC back in the day. Saw Earth Wind and Fire, then Prince then Commodores. Those were the days. You guys are so fun to watch!
Love this song. My girlfriend introduced me to Prince music and been a avid fan since of the Purple Man 💗
My all time favorite Artist! Prince was such a great musician
I love PRINCE...do Motherless child live...watch & react PLEASE !!!!!
I was in Prince's hometown of Minneapolis when I first heard it. Driving into the city on I-35 at the height of Purple Rain's popularity. I felll in love with that city that weekend and spent many more there (was going to college nearby).
Went to a concert of Prince in 1986 in Detroit, it was AMAZING
I loved them both! Each had something different to offer. I mean Prince was a musical prodigy. so much respect for him.
Prince was a musical genius. I am so blessed to have had the privilege of seeing him perform live in London twice 1990 and 2007. Prince over MJ all day long
I was a little girl in my living room when I heard about Prince..I had parents who listened to all the good music!! I was lucky! I can suggest them to y’all😉I had Prince posters all over my room, I miss him so!
My favorite Prince song. RIPARADISE love 💜
That was from the Purple Rain Tour, He Had 5 Sold Out Show In the ATL . I was able to catch 3 of them, Seeing Prince live was a Xperience I
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Half And Jai, First off Prince is one of my all time greatest favorites, i got to meet him when i was younger and got a picture and autograph which i still have all these years later, second off, i've been watching you guys for a good minute now and me and my wife will be celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary soon, together for 21 years, the energy, the love and care i see between you two is just like what me and the queen of my existence share, i wish you guys a forever lasting relationship and nothing but greatness, great video, much love Juan, aka TDG.
This concert was phenomenal, and "Baby I'm A Star" is a real standout!
I love Prince as well. Watched Purple Rain and was hooked. 💜
So this performance is from the Purple Rain tour, where the encores were "I would Die for You" and "Baby I'm a Star" and everyone in the show, include openers Sheila E. and the Time took part. I was at the show in Worcester, Mass.
I first heard this song on the radio, then in my car when I bought the 'tape'....then at the movies...then 5 feet from the stage watching it LIVE..... now I am watching with you !!!
Prince is a once in a lifetime talent. RIP
Shelia E was playing percussion at this time , which is the Purple Rain tour . She would later on a couple years later become his drummer .
I wasn't at this particular show, but I did see this tour. It was so cool and I had a blast. I was in middle school at the time. I do remember wanted to go see his Controversy tour when he came to my city, but the show (at least in my city) was I was 18 and over.
Shelia E. opened the show and came out again at the end for the last two songs and played percussion. The drummer for The Revolution was Bobby Z. Shelia was his drummer for the 'Sign of the Times' tour.
By the way, I was a fan of both MJ and Prince. I had postees of both on my wall. The only two male artists/entertainers/musicians/etc I obsessed over when I was a kid.
Ahhhhh memories! Came out in 1984, I was 14. My bbf & I paid to see Ghostbusters, then snuck into Purple Rain! Loved it so much. 💜💜💜
I had just graduated High School when Purple Rain came out. Lets Go Crazy was our class song. I knew a guy who lived next door to Prince's purple house in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. I saw him at the club 1st Avenue in Minneapolis.
Prince surpassed MJ. So many songs he wrote; play any instrument on a Master level; music production - so many anonymously. Jai, got to show Half some Prince guitar skills!
This was my 1st concert was great concert unlike no other! Great artist
Omg Prince for sure!!!! My favorite Prince show was the halftime show when it was raining during Purple Rain....the best!!!!
I saw this concert for Purple Rain album in Houston, Tx. in Jan. 1985 with Sheila E and Morris Day. One of the best concerts I ever saw. He was an incredible performance. At one point, he is in an old timey bathtub that comes down from the ceiling with purple laser rain falling all around. Lol. He appeared to be naked until he got out of the tub and had clothes on from the waist down.
💕💕And for you two to play this really takes me back to my teenage life.... What I would do to go back to being at home again.... Especially since a lot of them are gone now... I’m so glad you played this... Thank you so much for helping me go back to my childhood life... Love you two a lot!!💕💕
I was 12 and rebelling against my hippie parents lol
I was 12 yrs old and my sister bought the tape after watching the movie..My 2 favorite Prince songs...The Cross.and Another Lonely Christmas..
I was watching purple rain 🌂 love Prince miss him so much what a legendary man
I was at purple rain live in San fresco when I was like15-16. We camp out all night on Talley road everybody playing prince all night Concert sold out all record night less than 2 hours. One of my best shoes ever ever.
In 1984, I was 13 yrs old and i heard this song while watching Purple Rain in the movie theatre with my friends...next day we went to the mall and got the album!
You all would tackling each other the save one another; lol just get duck and roll out. God Bless You Two. Thanks for all the love and music.
I did go to this concert tour!! Omg! Mind blowing. He played for a couple of hours. Six sold out shows in Houston.
I think prince got away with how he dressed also due to the time period he started in - if you saw how funk and R&B artists dressed (and even early rap artists), how prince dressed wasn't so out there that most would get ridiculed for dressing that way. Also the 80s encouraged individuality from artists
Hey guys I loved your comment on Prince. I would love to see your reactions to Prince “America” live 9:00 version and “Prince at the Alma awards 2007 . You will love it 😊
Hey guys also when you see the America video just know that it’s like looking at James Brown the way he is dancing and notice him counting to the band (the revolution) with his fingers. He’s telling them how many beats and notes to play until they stop playing, the whole performance, just amazing and a lost art in music 😉😊
It was 1979 and my first concert I ever went to, was Rick James headlining Prince and Lenny Williams was the opening act. And Prince stole the show, everybody started coming to see this young phoenom named Prince.
I absolutely love Prince 💜
Shelia was not the drummer she was in an on an off relationship with Prince for years. Her father is Carlos Santa's percussionist and he taught her everything! You should check out Wendy and Lisa. Those were prince's back up singers and Wendy was his backup guitarist!
Sheila E was a drummer in her own right. Her father, brother & her travelled playing Latin music. Prince saw her playing & asked to play with him. Then she had a solo career after him but he often collaborated in her songs.
Not sure where I was when I FIRST heard this but I WAS at this concert (this tour anyway) in November '84! We saw him in Detroit where he was sold out for 7 (Yes - 7) nights in a row. That NEVER happens anymore. I was 14 and had very cool parents and I was raised on everything from Led Zeppelin to Santana to R & B and classic Motown. My Dad had been in a band in the 60s and taught me to appreciate great music in ANY genre.
Funny story about Sheila E - my Dad had such a crush on her and a man next to us at the concert had binoculars and I think the guy could tell my Dad was drooling 😄 so he started sharing the binoculars with my Dad while Sheila was doing her thing. Also, my Dad snuck his camera in and we have actual pictures of the concert.
The whole night is just an amazing memory ☔❤️☔
Lived five minutes away from 1st ave when the album and movie dropped my mom had seen him before the purple rain had blew up she has some great stories from the decade surrounding super proud 😂 thanks for reacting to an old favorite
I've loved Prince since 1978!! I love your Jordan shirts too :-)
1982. Record Outlet in Royal Oak Michigan. Stopped in after school to buy an AC/DC record ended up leaving with the 1999 album after hearing the title track being played in the store.
I wish folks would play the attached tune, "Baby Im a Star" They so go together!
When first came out as a child as a Twin Cities born so born loving Prince, hating the Packers and hockey skates on.
When I bought the lp, amazing to see him live. Prince in heartbeat
I was 1 and a half, 2 years old when my mom played the Purple Rain album (which 4 years later, 25 days after my 6th birthday, October 3, that I saw my musical daddy live. It was the Lovesexy Tour at Civic Arena in 1988)
I definitely don't remember where I was or what I was doing when I first heard this song but what I do know is that Prince is missed he was such an amazing Entertainer so much talent
Yall gotta do a video reaction of Princes super bowl performance of purple rain during a big heavy rain storm! It is EPIC! LOVE you guys.
Thanks for the Prince reaction video for my Bday today. Brought back some awe3some memories
Bobby Z was the drummer in The Revolution and Sheila E. was drummer during Sign of the Times and Lovesexy.
Sheila E was that girl !! Awesome on drums!!!
R.I.P.,to one of the most talented person to walk this earth...💗
You can clearly see the influence of James Brown,flowing through him.....😁😁😁
Let's see some more,"Raspberry Beret","DMSR","1999"!!!👍👍👍💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
Sheila E is a percussionist. Everything percussion. She was more famous for Timbals & conga; but there is a Master Class(those advertised in youtube), were she teaches drums.
Prince was a musical and performance genius. I don't remember where I was, but I was a teenager and loved this shit.
I know that performance was in Syracuse NY, because that is a clip from the live video that was released on VHS, me and my brother watched that video a hundred times and it never got old. I went to that tour here in Memphis back in ‘85 , Prince had 3 sold out shows …