Pro musician here - Prince is the embodiment of what real music is - played all the instruments on his first album - wrote his own lyrics - one of the top guitarists in history - produced other aspiring artists - gave back to his hometown Minneapolis - an absolute class act & one giant example of why the 80's were so amazing - huge respect for him!
First album? Try first three albums. Also, Prince released 41 albums in 37 years (to put that in perspective Dylan released that many in 56 years) and then so far 3 albums posthumously. There's still more to come.
@@josephgreear5789 Thanks for that info - didn't know what you included - doesn't surprise me though - Prince helped make the 80's awesome - music world will never have another like him - massive talent!
So glad you discovered this one. Next to 'When Doves Cry,' this fun, brilliant retelling of his 'first time' is his best. Like Bowie, you never knew where Prince was going next. Great job.
Prince's voice!!! Those violins!!! Those nice backvocals!!! His screaming!!! The dancing!!!! The dressing!!! His cough at the beginning!!! The lyrics!!! This song has it ALL...that's what being creative it is about, that is why he was a genius.....you should try his duo with Sheena Easton on "U Got The Look"
I love this because it’s Prince teasing us and Prince loved to tease, sweet, innocent, pure, child like teasing, even though the lyrics can be much more adult. He loved to tease an audience on stage too. He had a lovely, sweet side to him, I guess it’s what the ladies loved too. An icon, irreplaceable, talented beyond imagination!
“The rain sounds so cool when it hit the barn roof, & the horses are wondering who you are. The thunder drowns out what the lightening sees, & makes you feel like a Movie Star”😅👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥
Pretty much any Prince song is a banger. He has so many hits it's tough to narrow a list of recommendations to just a few, so I'll name some of my favorites - "Baby I'm a Star", "Delirious", "Mountains", "Cream", "7", "Sign of the Times".... all of them are amazing.
I grew up in the 80's. I have always been a metal head but loved Prince. 80's wouldn't be the same without him. You guys have got to check out Morris Day and The Time - Jungle Love. Another great 80's song.
The cool thing about growing up in the 80's was people weren't so fixated on just one genre. Growing up in the 80s I listened to just about everything.
I've loved this song since it first came out. For me, it's in my top five all-time favorite Prince songs. You've already done some of my other favorites, but you should definitely also check out "The Beautiful Ones", "Kiss", "Let's Go Crazy", "The Most Beautiful Girl In The World", "Diamonds And Pearls", "U Got The Look", and "7". There are a LOT of great Prince songs, he's legendary.
Prince also created the band "Morris Day and the Time" as an outlet for his music. Morris Day played his nemesis in the movie but they were actually long time friends.
I've always said we're gonna find out one day that Prince was from another galaxy. His talent was ridiculous. Love the strings incorporated into this...little touch of Baroque, something that we didn't have much of in 1985 when it came out. Great memories of the summer after 8th grade.
Friends dragged me to "Purple Rain" which I didn't want to see. The second "Let's Go Crazy" cranked up I became a Prince fan for life!! And he was crazy in love with Joni Mitchell just as I am.
OMG thank you for mentioning prince affection for Joni Mitchell. I don't know a lot about either artist to be honest (except for their hits) but I'm so very happy that he was fond of her. Then I dug a bit deeper and found the ballad of Dorothy Parker a prince song I didn't know and features a snippet of help me. My fav Joni sons are coyote and free man in Paris.
Prince is everything. Funkiest of funk, pop, rock, blues, R & B, original in every way. The ultimate perfectionist and a musician who could and would play every instrument along with composing, producing, arranging. Minneapolis’s own Mozart. A gift to the world.
I’m laughing imagining the reaction when they finally hear Darling Nikki. There’s no innuendo, just clear lyrics right out of the gate. I bet money Amber’d blush and cover her face. Maybe Jay too! 🤣
Freddie’s former PA Peter Freestone said: “If Freddie stayed in during the evenings he would usually ‘veg out’ and watch television… He had one video of Prince, which he forced many people to watch, sometimes over and over again. These video sessions generally occurred at two or three in the morning after Freddie and entourage returned from an evening on the town. The Prince tape was immediately put on and Freddie had sole control of the remote and his guests were subjected to Freddie’s enthusiasm for said artist again and again and again.” Despite his god-tier status in rock, Freddie Mercury also had his favorites. From songs that inspired him to the musicians he admired, he was a legend but he was also a fan. And those who worked with him revealed that he was always vocal about his admiration for Prince and how much he enjoyed and loved the latter’s 1984 semi-autobiographical film Purple Rain. He apparently liked it so much he basically forced those around him to watch it too. 💜☔
@@wrutledge1 Prince also had his favourites. A member of his entorage was simply playing some Kate Bush on the piano at home. Upon being informed who it was, Prince immediately rushed out and purchased her entire catalogue. He later collaborated with her on her album track "Why Should I Love You" 1993. Kate reciprocated by appearing on Prince's "My Computer".
I was lucky enough to hear this, my favorite Prince’s song in a very intimate concert. He invite himself to join the Montreal Jazz Fest, the organizers were able to find a “small” room concert to fit his needs, and it was 3 hours of joy. Prince sang, danced and entertained us as if we were all in his living room. Such a shame that he’s not with us anymore. 💜
Best reaction from this masterpiece of music! Love that you guys get it!! Not to mention the outstanding musicians that accompanied the genius who will forever be Prince 💜
My friend and I would decipher Prince lyrics when his albums came out in the 80's. "Pop Life" was the other hit off this album. You have to listen to "If I Were Your Girlfriend"
His sense of humor wit the coughing in the beginning. Dude was funny! I love this, might be my fav Prince. Also like how the strings are prominent in the hook, Raspberry Beret. I know you guys pause once or twice to comment (& keep copyright off your back maybe?), but sometimes Rob needs to pause instead of commenting during a lyric, especially with someone like Prince because your bound to miss a key thing, although wife often catches it.😅
You guys HAVE TO watch the live performance in Paris with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings when Prince comes on stage to play guitar. Sharon dances up a storm in that one, she’s on fire! RIP Sharon and Prince.
I read somewhere, Prince Rogers Nelson, the only guy at your party wearing ruffles and eyeliner who could steal your girl and wear her wardrobe, flawlessly. He was my favorite artist. May he be resting sweetly. ❤️
As Prince songs go, this seems the most innocent. What this song brings that so few do, especially today, is pure joy. This song is a memory from his youth and it’s a good one and you can feel it down to your bones. Whatever the opposite of regret is, it’s this song.
The song ‘17 Days’ off of the Piano & A Microphone album is, imo, a quintessential Prince song. Recorded in 1983, it’s just Prince and his piano and it is stunning. His talent was so immense; a true virtuoso.
Always loved and still love Prince and his music. To me, 1999 and Purple Rain were the best but all his music was so far ahead of most everyone else. Thanks for the music and memories.
Prince was so damn good at everything that his vocals are often forgotten. But his phrasing is one of the best ever, in my opinion. So musical, and so much fun. This was the album after Purple Rain. He frustrated his label and managers when he cut the Purple Rain tour short to get on with the next album. He had also started taking serious cues from Revolution band mates Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman. They turned him on to a lot of 60s music, which resulted in this album - his psychedelic album. It was a commercial disappointment after the monster success of Purple Rain, but Prince was happy to just go to the next chapter of his career.
If you want to hear Prince‘s range from baritone to falsetto you have to check out most” beautiful girl in the world” the last 45 seconds of the song is incredible and if you want to hear that screech that prince has check out the video from purple rain “the beautiful ones”
For your Prince collection: The Most Beautiful Girl In the World. Not really talked about, a slower one, but it's so sweet, and the lyrics are so impactful. Plus his complete vocal range, including the Prince "keen", is on display, and it will blow your mind. Prince...you just can't go wrong with him.
We all lost so much when Prince passed. Amber, your groove reaction is the absolute reenactment of how this song makes me feel. Prince music just sends me into another realm. He extends his hand inviting us into ecstasy knowing we cannot resist! RIP Sweet Prince!
I love Prince and he was pure genius! I love the sweet storyline of this song…very nostalgic! Prince had a lot of songs with Double entendre! We loved him for this but he also had his socially conscious songs, check out, Pop Life and Sign of the Times! ❤️❤️
Losing Prince and MJ was a tremendous loss to the music world . Please give a listen to a song from his second album called “Lonely “ There’s no video, but it’s an amazing ballad.
Ah, someone who can go waaay back. “Without you lovin me it’s gonna be lonely.” There are so many pre Purple Rain songs that are never mentioned. “Why you want to treat me so bad, “ “Uptown,” “Sexy dancer.” “Private Joy,” “ Lady Cab Driver, “ etc.
an EARLY Prince song to check out is "I Wanna Be Your Lover" and "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" Also, check out "Kiss" and "7" and "You Got the Look" and "Housequake"
You need to do Prince's songs Do Me Baby and I Wanna Be You Lover. I Wanna Be Your Love is still my favourite Prince Song. That's when I discovered him in 1979. The sound he makes you could call it Prince's Screech.
Prince did the solo for While My Guitar Gently Weeps at a tribute to George Harrison. On the stage were Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan, and he outshone them all. If you enjoy good guitar work, find it here on RUclips and listen to it.
Something has always bothered me about that piece. That was an event honoring George Harrison, and Prince made it all about himself; play the song and move on. To me a better way to do it was Geddy Lee (Rush) did for Yes’s induction; the way Geddy played for Chris Squire (RIP) on ‘Roundabout.’ Geddy just stood in the background and played the part, and let the band have their night.
I think everyone should see that performance. if you didn't know PRINCE was a master of guitar, you did after this! and the way the others just stepped back and gave the stage to the maestro to pay homage to GEORGE HARRISON! even they were in awe of him! and . . . where's the guitar? 😊 👍😃❣️😃👍🥰❤️🥰
@@blairphifer1554 I agree. *A lot* of people were turned off by that performance. He absolutely *did* make it all about himself. It was a tribute to George Harrison, not himself. Dhani Harrison was not impressed. I saw him being interviewed and I believe he said the performance was very self gratuitous.
@@frauleinmona absolutely. Had it been anywhere else, it would have been spectacular; just not that night. I also don’t think Prince or his fans would have wanted someone to do that for a show about him.
@@blairphifer1554 You are correct. And I thought the same thing you mentioned. If it were the other around, and legendary guitar players were present to pay tribute to *him* , I don't think he or anybody else would have appreciated for that musician to go off on an ego trip. Then again, Prince was never known for being humble. LOL
There's a cool Prince song on the 1985 We Are the World album: "4 The Tears In Your Eyes." An acoustic version was recorded later but on the WATW lp, it sounds like a Purple Rain outtake.
As a counter to Prince reaction to Morris Day and the Time "The Bird". Morris Day was a great friend of Prince's. They played the rival band to his in "Purple Rain"
I am really impressed to see some of the Prince requests in comments. Not the typical songs done for reaction. I agree you should try 'Baby I'm a Star', or You got the look by Prince next. He has such an impressive catalogue it can be a bit mind melting. Great reaction!!! 🤗
This is definitely my favorite song by Prince, and I am so glad to see you guys finally react to it (I was suggesting it for a while). My recommendation this time will be to reiterate another song I've been suggesting for quite a while. You guys need to react to "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" by Vicki Lawrence. I know how you two love songs that tell a story, and that one is great!
👍 Thank you for my absolute favorite Prince song!! This video has everything: starts off funky, then the synchronized dance moves start; Prince really "sells" the song with his eyes. body language and then he hits you with a killer, "ear worm" hook in the chorus. It's a masterpiece!! I know he's feeling the love on the other side and he knows how much we miss him ❤
Reading the comments, while true, Prince has had enough hits to keep J and Amber busy for over a week.(Which I could say the same for Billy Joel !!😉), but my favorite Prince Song, that really hasn't been mentioned, for me. Is "Diamonds & Pearls".. this one is a CANT MISS !!
I can't wait to see your reactions to "Kiss," "I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man," and "If I Was Your Girlfriend." Also try to go back to his early days like "Controversy," "Uptown," and "I Wanna Be Your Lover." Gosh, there's still so much of his music for you to explore.
Hi guys ! What a fun song..I remember working on the line in the motor city and dancing to this on the assembly line when it came out ! Hi amber ! I love your Woodstock shirt !!
Ahhh, Prince. You did some from him before, now, so let me give my favorites. "Thieves in the Temple". Prince felt betrayed and hurt about a woman he loved. "Diamonds and Pearls". A better love for a woman. "Sign O' the Times". This one talks about various tragedies and problems that went on in the 80s. Such as the news story about people finding used hypodermic needles on beach shores. "Alphabet St." Intimacy with a woman. Not completely like "Raspberry Beret", though. "7" My favorite song of Prince. He recorded this song when he was known as: "The Symbol Man" or "The Artist Formerly Known As Prince". If you know and read Dante's epic, The Divine Comedy, then you find similar images, depictions, and ideas, here. Especially the Seven Deadly Sins, and the journey from Hell, into Purgatory, and then Heaven. And yes, Prince had a TON of protégés that he found and helped out quite a bit. For a few examples, with some of the songs attached are: Sheena Easton -- "Morning Train (9 to 5)", "For Your Eyes Only", "Strut", "Almost Over You", "The Lover in Me", and, "U Got the Look" with Prince. Sheila E. -- "A Love Bizarre" is my favorite of hers. "The Glamorous Life". You should watch a live version of either of these songs. She goes nuts with her drum playing, especially "Glamorous". Tevin Campbell -- "Round and Round". I am not sure if I recommended this one before. Great dance song. And that is barely scratching the surface for all Prince, his work, and his protégés. Hope that helps!
This was the lead single from the "Around the World in a Day" album (1985), which was under enormous pressure, coming after the mega-hit "1999" (1983) and the "Purple Rain" film and soundtrack (1984). Even though it went to #1, and this song got to #2, it was considered a bit of a disappointment at the time; a bit dense and not as radio-friendly as his previous work. This caused Prince to abandon not one, but two albums that he tried to do in 1986, before ultimately releasing the "Under the Cherry Moon" film and the "Parade" album, which was mostly, but not entirely, a soundtrack. And then in 1987, he put the scraps together and made "Sign O' The Times", which was awesome. Still, the album holds up in retrospect, and of course this song is always fine. Glad you liked it. What next? Well, as I said, "Sign O' the Times" would be my choice, but you can hardly go wrong: "Controversy", "I Would Die 4 U", "U Got the Look", "Cream", "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World", all classics Although my other choice would "Kiss", followed by Your Man, Tom Jones doing his (excellent) cover version. Keep 'em coming!
Man, what can anyone say that hasn’t been said before… Price was just a musical genius. Yet another hit that anyone my age knows every word to, like most all his music. 💜
This album was the soundtrack of 8th grade for me. Was so psyched when it dropped - rushed out to the record store to get the vinyl and played it every day for like a month, LOL.
Please react to a song from Prince's first album that he released when he was only 19! "I Wanna Be Your Lover" and "Why you wanna treat me so bad" are fire!
Cannot tell you how important and special Prince was in my early years. His lyrics, his composition, his instrument skills, his band, his look, his vibe....damn!
Please react to some Prince that DIDN'T get top-40 radio station play! Try She's Always in my Hair; Erotic City; Thunder; Somebody's Somebody; I Love You in Me; Head; Black Sweat...pick 'em all...thank you...
White Irish guy from Dublin Ireland. I can remember the very first time I listened to both Purple Rain album (1st) and shortly after 1999 (2nd). It absolutely changed my life.... I swear I can remember listening to even Around the World, and was so emotionally involved in something that I have never been to this very day, nearly 40 years later. I love Prince. Truly. He gave a young kid from Dublin Ireland a pathway to leave the gray of my life. And I had the most magical experiences. (meeting Prince in London '88, on MTV, etc... )
Jay/Amber, you guys really need to react to U Got The Look. It’s a great dance song from Prince and it’s a duet with the gorgeous Sheena Easton. The combo of their vocals and atmosphere is great. One of his best, thanks as usual. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Gotta love Prince. One of my favorites by him. Side note, the guy in white sitting by the drummer is Pat Smear from The Germs, Nirvana, and Foo Fighters.
What people don’t realize about Prince is he is one of the greatest guitarists of all times. He could hold his own and shred up their with Eddie Van Halen, Mick Mars, and Steve Stevens.
It amazing how most people don't mention black guitarists like Eddie Hazel of the Parliament Funkadelic, Ernie Isley, Chuck Berry or hispanic guitarist Carlos Santana.
"The horses wonder who you are". Only a master lyricist could have come up with that. RIP, Prince.
Pro musician here - Prince is the embodiment of what real music is - played all the instruments on his first album - wrote his own lyrics - one of the top guitarists in history - produced other aspiring artists - gave back to his hometown Minneapolis - an absolute class act & one giant example of why the 80's were so amazing - huge respect for him!
First album? Try first three albums.
Also, Prince released 41 albums in 37 years (to put that in perspective Dylan released that many in 56 years) and then so far 3 albums posthumously. There's still more to come.
@@josephgreear5789 Thanks for that info - didn't know what you included - doesn't surprise me though - Prince helped make the 80's awesome - music world will never have another like him - massive talent!
@@davparksoh Have you checked out Welcome to America? It came out in 2021 but was recorded in 2010
@@josephgreear5789 Never heard anything off that album - gave it a listen - it's nice, cool funk - reminds me of Steely Dan w/o horns - thanks!
I wouldn't go so far to say prince is one of best guitarist ever , he's good but there is many better guitarists out there !!!
If you want the best 80's funky falsetto Prince, then look no further than "Kiss." You will move in your seats, guaranteed.
YES!!!!!
100%!
agreed!
And then they have to follow it up with the Tom Jones and Art of Noise version.
So great
Prince was the whole package. Handsome, talented beyond measure, the best showman ever. 💜😎💜
Facts🎯 #TheGoAT💜
Aside from Freddy Mercury, I agree.
He was phenomenal in every imaginable way, but a lot of the time, I think I love him best when he's being a little silly.
Lmao GOAT is KING of POP MIchael Jackson stop 😂
@@NBAfan679 Can't argue. Tough choice!
So glad you discovered this one. Next to 'When Doves Cry,' this fun, brilliant retelling of his 'first time' is his best. Like Bowie, you never knew where Prince was going next.
Great job.
They did that one a few months ago! :)
@@allieren I saw that. They've done his two best, now, imo
exactly prince and bowie are by far the 2 most creative unique solo acts ever
Prince's voice!!! Those violins!!! Those nice backvocals!!! His screaming!!! The dancing!!!! The dressing!!! His cough at the beginning!!! The lyrics!!! This song has it ALL...that's what being creative it is about, that is why he was a genius.....you should try his duo with Sheena Easton on "U Got The Look"
You`re right¡¡ this song has all... but don`t forget the cartoons and Wendy`s legs¡¡ Besides for me this song/video is 100% nostalgic
Definitely a favorite
I love this because it’s Prince teasing us and Prince loved to tease, sweet, innocent, pure, child like teasing, even though the lyrics can be much more adult. He loved to tease an audience on stage too. He had a lovely, sweet side to him, I guess it’s what the ladies loved too. An icon, irreplaceable, talented beyond imagination!
“The rain sounds so cool when it hit the barn roof, & the horses are wondering who you are. The thunder drowns out what the lightening sees, & makes you feel like a Movie Star”😅👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥
Probably the best lyrics ever written, " and the horses wonder who you are ' absolute genius
SUCH LYRICS! 💜
Prince was a lyrical GENIUS!!!! The symbolism in this songs story is INCREDIBLE!!!
The girl next to him on guitar is the one playing most of the guitar part of Purple Rain.
Pretty much any Prince song is a banger. He has so many hits it's tough to narrow a list of recommendations to just a few, so I'll name some of my favorites - "Baby I'm a Star", "Delirious", "Mountains", "Cream", "7", "Sign of the Times".... all of them are amazing.
'Delirious' is one of my favorite Prince songs...
@@skip66 I hope they do "Mountains". I don't think any reaction channel has done that one.
You left out My Name Is Prince. He opened one of his Montreal concerts with that and everyone, at least in my section, were instantly on their feet.
Baby I'm A Star is my favorite. It doesn't get enough love.
Oh 7...that song is too underrated, I love that song
I grew up in the 80's. I have always been a metal head but loved Prince. 80's wouldn't be the same without him. You guys have got to check out Morris Day and The Time - Jungle Love. Another great 80's song.
YES !! 👍😃❣️
Agree
Oh Ee Oh Ee Oh!
The cool thing about growing up in the 80's was people weren't so fixated on just one genre. Growing up in the 80s I listened to just about everything.
Absolutely, Morris was so much fun!
The look on Amber's face when she gets the lyrics content is priceless.
She almost matched the hot pink at the top of her shirt! Adorable! 🤣🤣
She's like, "Wait, this song's not just about a red hat?" hehe
@@BigSleepyOx what's it about then lol?
Especially when they're naughty lyrics.
The "I wouldn't change a stroke" lyric was her best reaction :)
Amber’s giggle fit toward the end of this was the best. We’ve all been there watching Prince, Amber.
Sheila E. "Love Bizarre" she was a pretege of Prince. You'll hear his style in her, yet she had the talent to carry herself.
She's the best female drummer, percussionists and vocalist. My favorite song was Glamorous life.
Protege*
"Glamorous Life" better exhibits her talents...
@@louismadrid3740 Meh, I beg to differ on that. I think both equally showcase them.
Glamorous Life!!!!
I've loved this song since it first came out. For me, it's in my top five all-time favorite Prince songs. You've already done some of my other favorites, but you should definitely also check out "The Beautiful Ones", "Kiss", "Let's Go Crazy", "The Most Beautiful Girl In The World", "Diamonds And Pearls", "U Got The Look", and "7". There are a LOT of great Prince songs, he's legendary.
Diamonds and Pearls is sooo good!!
I'd have to add "Mountains" to your list. It's my absolute favorite Prince song!
@@tinagoff3573 Yes it really is a great song.
Party like 1999!!!
Prince was EVERYTHING. So much talent packed into that little tiny man. The world really lost something when we lost him.
This is my most favorite Prince song of all time. ❤it so much.
Prince also created the band "Morris Day and the Time" as an outlet for his music. Morris Day played his nemesis in the movie but they were actually long time friends.
Given J’s love of drums 777-9311 will blow his mind.
Don't forget vanity, Sheila e and apollonia 6
Recently the prince “family”told Morris day he could no longer use the name
@@mauricioiii3153 yeah i heard all of that. Told him he could use morris past the time
YES!!! They need to listen to Jungle Love
I've always said we're gonna find out one day that Prince was from another galaxy. His talent was ridiculous. Love the strings incorporated into this...little touch of Baroque, something that we didn't have much of in 1985 when it came out. Great memories of the summer after 8th grade.
It’s the Prince scream. It’s everything. It’s perfection. You really need to do The Beautiful Ones. The scream of all screams.
They need to just watch Purple Rain on their movie channel!
No, James Brown scream is the best
The beautiful ones always break the picture...
Classic exhibition of Prince scream “Do me Baby”
Darlin Nikki
The 'legend' is that Prince actually coughed while recording this track and left it in the final mix, then even included it in the video 1:37
Friends dragged me to "Purple Rain" which I didn't want to see. The second "Let's Go Crazy" cranked up I became a Prince fan for life!! And he was crazy in love with Joni Mitchell just as I am.
I went to work this morning and a co-worker was wearing Purple Rain t-shirt. 😵
OMG thank you for mentioning prince affection for Joni Mitchell. I don't know a lot about either artist to be honest (except for their hits) but I'm so very happy that he was fond of her. Then I dug a bit deeper and found the ballad of Dorothy Parker a prince song I didn't know and features a snippet of help me.
My fav Joni sons are coyote and free man in Paris.
@@lethiapage4767 He did an incredible cover of "A Case of You".
Prince is everything. Funkiest of funk, pop, rock, blues, R & B, original in every way. The ultimate perfectionist and a musician who could and would play every instrument along with composing, producing, arranging. Minneapolis’s own Mozart. A gift to the world.
I’m laughing imagining the reaction when they finally hear Darling Nikki. There’s no innuendo, just clear lyrics right out of the gate. I bet money Amber’d blush and cover her face. Maybe Jay too! 🤣
Freddie’s former PA Peter Freestone said: “If Freddie stayed in during the evenings he would usually ‘veg out’ and watch television… He had one video of Prince, which he forced many people to watch, sometimes over and over again. These video sessions generally occurred at two or three in the morning after Freddie and entourage returned from an evening on the town. The Prince tape was immediately put on and Freddie had sole control of the remote and his guests were subjected to Freddie’s enthusiasm for said artist again and again and again.” Despite his god-tier status in rock, Freddie Mercury also had his favorites. From songs that inspired him to the musicians he admired, he was a legend but he was also a fan. And those who worked with him revealed that he was always vocal about his admiration for Prince and how much he enjoyed and loved the latter’s 1984 semi-autobiographical film Purple Rain. He apparently liked it so much he basically forced those around him to watch it too. 💜☔
That's amazing!😍 I did not know that.
@@wrutledge1 Prince also had his favourites. A member of his entorage was simply playing some Kate Bush on the piano at home. Upon being informed who it was, Prince immediately rushed out and purchased her entire catalogue. He later collaborated with her on her album track "Why Should I Love You" 1993. Kate reciprocated by appearing on Prince's "My Computer".
I was lucky enough to hear this, my favorite Prince’s song in a very intimate concert. He invite himself to join the Montreal Jazz Fest, the organizers were able to find a “small” room concert to fit his needs, and it was 3 hours of joy. Prince sang, danced and entertained us as if we were all in his living room. Such a shame that he’s not with us anymore.
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This song makes me think of summertime cruising around the lakes of Minneapolis, Harriet mostly. Good times
Best reaction from this masterpiece of music! Love that you guys get it!! Not to mention the outstanding musicians that accompanied the genius who will forever be Prince 💜
Beside Kiss my favourite Prince Song. And there are a lot good songs.
I was so sad when he passed away. He was such an exceptional artist.
My friend and I would decipher Prince lyrics when his albums came out in the 80's.
"Pop Life" was the other hit off this album. You have to listen to "If I Were Your Girlfriend"
His sense of humor wit the coughing in the beginning. Dude was funny! I love this, might be my fav Prince. Also like how the strings are prominent in the hook, Raspberry Beret. I know you guys pause once or twice to comment (& keep copyright off your back maybe?), but sometimes Rob needs to pause instead of commenting during a lyric, especially with someone like Prince because your bound to miss a key thing, although wife often catches it.😅
You guys HAVE TO watch the live performance in Paris with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings when Prince comes on stage to play guitar. Sharon dances up a storm in that one, she’s on fire! RIP Sharon and Prince.
This has always been my favorite Prince song. It's just so wholesome and happy. It marked the 80s for me.
There is nobody like Prince; his sound, his looks, the whole vibe and tone. Absolutely awesome.
I read somewhere, Prince Rogers Nelson, the only guy at your party wearing ruffles and eyeliner who could steal your girl and wear her wardrobe, flawlessly.
He was my favorite artist. May he be resting sweetly. ❤️
As Prince songs go, this seems the most innocent. What this song brings that so few do, especially today, is pure joy. This song is a memory from his youth and it’s a good one and you can feel it down to your bones. Whatever the opposite of regret is, it’s this song.
The song ‘17 Days’ off of the Piano & A Microphone album is, imo, a quintessential Prince song. Recorded in 1983, it’s just Prince and his piano and it is stunning. His talent was so immense; a true virtuoso.
Adore this song it's so cute🥰 For his falsetto, I love Kiss, but the song Black Sweat is epic 💜
Prince is a classic this all of his songs are classics RIP prince ❤️
Always loved and still love Prince and his music. To me, 1999 and Purple Rain were the best but all his music was so far ahead of most everyone else. Thanks for the music and memories.
This and Little Red Corvette..was on my cassette! Don't forget the ivory guitar..sweet! Meow growl..lol
This song never ever ever ever gets old for me....
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Prince : "got ya Amber !"
Prince "The Beautiful Ones". ❤️
Prince was so damn good at everything that his vocals are often forgotten. But his phrasing is one of the best ever, in my opinion. So musical, and so much fun.
This was the album after Purple Rain. He frustrated his label and managers when he cut the Purple Rain tour short to get on with the next album. He had also started taking serious cues from Revolution band mates Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman. They turned him on to a lot of 60s music, which resulted in this album - his psychedelic album. It was a commercial disappointment after the monster success of Purple Rain, but Prince was happy to just go to the next chapter of his career.
Prince is just another once in a generation artist....Hit after Hit...This man can sing....My favorite song is Little Red Corvette!!!
It's a perfect pop song, a 10 of 10, classic essential & uniquely Prince. Love it.
Raspberry Beret is a perfectly constructed pop song, I adore the bridge. Prince's screams are legendary. Thank you for such an enjoyable reaction.
If you want to hear Prince‘s range from baritone to falsetto you have to check out most” beautiful girl in the world” the last 45 seconds of the song is incredible and if you want to hear that screech that prince has check out the video from purple rain
“the beautiful ones”
Prince was a artist who only comes around once in awhile...He was incredibly deep, both lyrically and musically....a true visionary!!...
For your Prince collection: The Most Beautiful Girl In the World. Not really talked about, a slower one, but it's so sweet, and the lyrics are so impactful. Plus his complete vocal range, including the Prince "keen", is on display, and it will blow your mind. Prince...you just can't go wrong with him.
Great song that I always think about from the 90's. I also wish it got more attention.
Not the biggest Prince fan but this song is by far one of my favorite songs of all time. It just hits. Love it.
We all lost so much when Prince passed. Amber, your groove reaction is the absolute reenactment of how this song makes me feel. Prince music just sends me into another realm. He extends his hand inviting us into ecstasy knowing we cannot resist! RIP Sweet Prince!
I love Prince and he was pure genius! I love the sweet storyline of this song…very nostalgic! Prince had a lot of songs with Double entendre! We loved him for this but he also had his socially conscious songs, check out, Pop Life and Sign of the Times! ❤️❤️
Prince, the Legend and his Vocal Orgasms!
Losing Prince and MJ was a tremendous loss to the music world . Please give a listen to a song from his second album called “Lonely “ There’s no video, but it’s an amazing ballad.
Ah, someone who can go waaay back. “Without you lovin me it’s gonna be lonely.” There are so many pre Purple Rain songs that are never mentioned. “Why you want to treat me so bad, “ “Uptown,” “Sexy dancer.” “Private Joy,” “ Lady Cab Driver, “ etc.
I've known this song for years. First time I ever seen the video.
Prince had several seductive slow cuts such as adore, international lover, and do me baby his falsetto on full display in those songs
Those are seriously in my top 7 songs of his. Prince sang sex in a way that nobody else could! 💜
Prince could slay on a ballad with that divine falsetto of his. And he wrote so many GREAT slow jams 🎶
I love how Prince sings of women with agency over themselves.
“She walked in through the out door.”
an EARLY Prince song to check out is "I Wanna Be Your Lover" and "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?"
Also, check out "Kiss" and "7" and "You Got the Look" and "Housequake"
Those 2 early songs are fantastic!!
You need to do Prince's songs Do Me Baby and I Wanna Be You Lover. I Wanna Be Your Love is still my favourite Prince Song. That's when I discovered him in 1979. The sound he makes you could call it Prince's Screech.
Prince did the solo for While My Guitar Gently Weeps at a tribute to George Harrison. On the stage were Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan, and he outshone them all. If you enjoy good guitar work, find it here on RUclips and listen to it.
Something has always bothered me about that piece. That was an event honoring George Harrison, and Prince made it all about himself; play the song and move on.
To me a better way to do it was Geddy Lee (Rush) did for Yes’s induction; the way Geddy played for Chris Squire (RIP) on ‘Roundabout.’ Geddy just stood in the background and played the part, and let the band have their night.
I think everyone should see that performance. if you didn't know PRINCE was a master of guitar, you did after this! and the way the others just stepped back and gave the stage to the maestro to pay homage to GEORGE HARRISON! even they were in awe of him! and . . . where's the guitar? 😊 👍😃❣️😃👍🥰❤️🥰
@@blairphifer1554 I agree. *A lot* of people were turned off by that performance. He absolutely *did* make it all about himself. It was a tribute to George Harrison, not himself. Dhani Harrison was not impressed. I saw him being interviewed and I believe he said the performance was very self gratuitous.
@@frauleinmona absolutely. Had it been anywhere else, it would have been spectacular; just not that night. I also don’t think Prince or his fans would have wanted someone to do that for a show about him.
@@blairphifer1554 You are correct. And I thought the same thing you mentioned. If it were the other around, and legendary guitar players were present to pay tribute to *him* , I don't think he or anybody else would have appreciated for that musician to go off on an ego trip. Then again, Prince was never known for being humble. LOL
Ugggh. I love the Wendy and Lisa years the most. 😊
He recorded 38 studio albums and has countless live performances to check out.
Should start looking into Prince's 90s recordings
but wait there's more! check out all the artist "groups" he wrote songs for it is astonishing!
This was my fav song when I was a kid
There's a cool Prince song on the 1985 We Are the World album: "4 The Tears In Your Eyes." An acoustic version was recorded later but on the WATW lp, it sounds like a Purple Rain outtake.
As a counter to Prince reaction to Morris Day and the Time "The Bird". Morris Day was a great friend of Prince's. They played the rival band to his in "Purple Rain"
I am really impressed to see some of the Prince requests in comments. Not the typical songs done for reaction. I agree you should try 'Baby I'm a Star', or You got the look by Prince next. He has such an impressive catalogue it can be a bit mind melting. Great reaction!!! 🤗
There's a live version of Baby I'm a Star in which Prince pulls out all his dance moves!
Baby I'm a star ..what a fantastic song!
By far my fave Prince song! ♥
This is definitely my favorite song by Prince, and I am so glad to see you guys finally react to it (I was suggesting it for a while). My recommendation this time will be to reiterate another song I've been suggesting for quite a while. You guys need to react to "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" by Vicki Lawrence. I know how you two love songs that tell a story, and that one is great!
👍 Thank you for my absolute favorite Prince song!! This video has everything: starts off funky, then the synchronized dance moves start; Prince really "sells" the song with his eyes. body language and then he hits you with a killer, "ear worm" hook in the chorus. It's a masterpiece!! I know he's feeling the love on the other side and he knows how much we miss him ❤
Catchy, and easy to remember. "When Doves Cry" is my favorite from him and "1999" is second.
You guys are so innocent!! 🤣 Love ya'll 👍🏾
Yay! Finally more Prince💜 He checks every box and his talent is endless. Hope you do Kiss or Let's Go Crazy by Prince next.
Great song. One of my very favorite songs! It makes me smile and starts my toe tapping. I sing along.
Reading the comments, while true, Prince has had enough hits to keep J and Amber busy for over a week.(Which I could say the same for Billy Joel !!😉), but my favorite Prince Song, that really hasn't been mentioned, for me. Is "Diamonds & Pearls".. this one is a CANT MISS !!
Great song!!
"Money Don't Matter Tonight" by Prince.🔥🔥🔥🔥
I can't wait to see your reactions to "Kiss," "I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man," and "If I Was Your Girlfriend." Also try to go back to his early days like "Controversy," "Uptown," and "I Wanna Be Your Lover." Gosh, there's still so much of his music for you to explore.
Hi guys ! What a fun song..I remember working on the line in the motor city and dancing to this on the assembly line when it came out ! Hi amber ! I love your Woodstock shirt !!
It's performances like this that always put Prince's pedestal just a bit higher than Michael's for me. 😊
This is one of my favorite Prince songs. It just makes me happy. I love watching his smile the entire video.
Prince's instrument talent would rival many bands let alone his singing and song writing skills.
Ahhh, Prince. You did some from him before, now, so let me give my favorites.
"Thieves in the Temple".
Prince felt betrayed and hurt about a woman he loved.
"Diamonds and Pearls".
A better love for a woman.
"Sign O' the Times".
This one talks about various tragedies and problems that went on in the 80s. Such as the news story about people finding used hypodermic needles on beach shores.
"Alphabet St."
Intimacy with a woman. Not completely like "Raspberry Beret", though.
"7"
My favorite song of Prince. He recorded this song when he was known as: "The Symbol Man" or "The Artist Formerly Known As Prince". If you know and read Dante's epic, The Divine Comedy, then you find similar images, depictions, and ideas, here. Especially the Seven Deadly Sins, and the journey from Hell, into Purgatory, and then Heaven.
And yes, Prince had a TON of protégés that he found and helped out quite a bit. For a few examples, with some of the songs attached are:
Sheena Easton -- "Morning Train (9 to 5)", "For Your Eyes Only", "Strut", "Almost Over You", "The Lover in Me", and, "U Got the Look" with Prince.
Sheila E. -- "A Love Bizarre" is my favorite of hers. "The Glamorous Life". You should watch a live version of either of these songs. She goes nuts with her drum playing, especially "Glamorous".
Tevin Campbell -- "Round and Round". I am not sure if I recommended this one before. Great dance song.
And that is barely scratching the surface for all Prince, his work, and his protégés.
Hope that helps!
Also, Kevin Smith (director of Clerks) has a Prince story that is almost, if not just as good as Charlie Murphy's.
Kevin: "Chaka mad?"
Prince: "Chaka REAL mad!" 😆😂😂😂
@@Lunacyk It's too bad he never got his llama at 3 a.m.
This is one of my favorite songs from Prince I remember when it first came out..
This was the lead single from the "Around the World in a Day" album (1985), which was under enormous pressure, coming after the mega-hit "1999" (1983) and the "Purple Rain" film and soundtrack (1984).
Even though it went to #1, and this song got to #2, it was considered a bit of a disappointment at the time; a bit dense and not as radio-friendly as his previous work. This caused Prince to abandon not one, but two albums that he tried to do in 1986, before ultimately releasing the "Under the Cherry Moon" film and the "Parade" album, which was mostly, but not entirely, a soundtrack. And then in 1987, he put the scraps together and made "Sign O' The Times", which was awesome.
Still, the album holds up in retrospect, and of course this song is always fine. Glad you liked it.
What next? Well, as I said, "Sign O' the Times" would be my choice, but you can hardly go wrong: "Controversy", "I Would Die 4 U", "U Got the Look", "Cream", "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World", all classics
Although my other choice would "Kiss", followed by Your Man, Tom Jones doing his (excellent) cover version.
Keep 'em coming!
Man, what can anyone say that hasn’t been said before… Price was just a musical genius. Yet another hit that anyone my age knows every word to, like most all his music. 💜
This album was the soundtrack of 8th grade for me. Was so psyched when it dropped - rushed out to the record store to get the vinyl and played it every day for like a month, LOL.
6th grade for me I also loved Pop life and America also
@@Marbella125 Yeah, they are great too!
GET UP AND DANCE! LET YOURSELF GOOOOO
Please react to a song from Prince's first album that he released when he was only 19! "I Wanna Be Your Lover" and "Why you wanna treat me so bad" are fire!
Cannot tell you how important and special Prince was in my early years. His lyrics, his composition, his instrument skills, his band, his look, his vibe....damn!
The memories and feelings Amber had listening to this, is what I experiance listening to most of your reactions. THANK YOU GUYS. 👍
Amber i dont wanna freak you out but they were singing cuz they were in the hay loft recently hahaha!
Please react to some Prince that DIDN'T get top-40 radio station play! Try She's Always in my Hair; Erotic City; Thunder; Somebody's Somebody; I Love You in Me; Head; Black Sweat...pick 'em all...thank you...
Absolutely..... The man has 40yrs worth of music... which 90% of NEVER got radio play
Housequake
White Irish guy from Dublin Ireland. I can remember the very first time I listened to both Purple Rain album (1st) and shortly after 1999 (2nd). It absolutely changed my life.... I swear I can remember listening to even Around the World, and was so emotionally involved in something that I have never been to this very day, nearly 40 years later.
I love Prince. Truly. He gave a young kid from Dublin Ireland a pathway to leave the gray of my life. And I had the most magical experiences. (meeting Prince in London '88, on MTV, etc... )
Jay/Amber, you guys really need to react to U Got The Look. It’s a great dance song from Prince and it’s a duet with the gorgeous Sheena Easton. The combo of their vocals and atmosphere is great. One of his best, thanks as usual. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Sheila E is so smokin' hot in that video
Gotta love Prince. One of my favorites by him. Side note, the guy in white sitting by the drummer is Pat Smear from The Germs, Nirvana, and Foo Fighters.
Thanks! I was looking to see if anyone else said this before I posted!
What people don’t realize about Prince is he is one of the greatest guitarists of all times. He could hold his own and shred up their with Eddie Van Halen, Mick Mars, and Steve Stevens.
I still will go with Stevie Ray Vaughn over any of those guys.
@@maxpeck7382 Stevie aint as versatile as Prince in the genres.
It amazing how most people don't mention black guitarists like Eddie Hazel of the Parliament Funkadelic, Ernie Isley, Chuck Berry or hispanic guitarist Carlos Santana.
@@flucas6595 don’t forget Vernon Reed of Living Colour.
yes another great prince song I got see you guys watch classic cant wait to watch your reaction so glad I grew up then