I may be wrong but I don't think there is a set in stone type studio version of this song other than the movie soundtrack but that even has the live stage sound.....If there isn't a studio version that to me is just another brilliant move by Prince!
Yes, there isn't a standard studio version and the "official" version is a live recording, although with edits and overdubs - somebody took the pleasure of annotating it for us here ruclips.net/video/frbVVDAyJ1w/видео.html. Then there are rehearsals, the most beautiful of which may be the Take #3 here ruclips.net/video/ZgXAVE-UU5U/видео.html.
To see my former friend, John Blackwell, behind the drums…fulfilling his lifelong goal of being a world touring drummer with a A1 band… it breaks my heart…to know that John AND prince are no longer with us… when I was at school ( Berklee school of music, Boston, Massachusetts)) I used to sit directly next to John…he was on scholarship from Columbia, sc…to see him fulfill his musical dreams with prince is why I’ll play music til the day that I die…may John and prince rest in peace . I hope that his daughter Jia , is getting all the love and support that she needs and deserves…unbelievable purple rain rendition. Peace.
The epitome of excellence. The only song that brings back my youth and can drop me to my knees and know that we have just witnessed the greatest song of all time. RIP prince you have done God's work here on esrth
You are a lucky man to met John personally. He was one of the best drummers I ever heared in my live. We are all lucky to join the best musicians in centuries. Prince is one of them too!
Mortality is inevitable. Weve had great legends pass on and we just accept and cherish the sweet and ever lasting memories- play their songs whenever we feel like which puts a smile on our faces and enjoy the moment. BUT PRINCE is the only one I wish were still alive. Cant explain in words the feeling. Miss this legend so much.😢❤
The same for us. Two days ago I had a dream in wich Prince was at my house, playing with us and beeing cheerful, treating us as friends. I can't describe with words the feeling of total disappointment and sadness I got when I woke up.
Really? I only just found this guy, and I am 38 - never heard of him all through my life (I am Australian), and his voice isn't really interesting, the music is pretty simple..... I do not see why he is so popular? Heaps of better singers
@sonicsabbath You are so wrong. Prince is regarded as one of the greatest artists ever. He wrote, produced, composed and played all instruments on the vast majority of his huge catalog. Do a deep dive. Educate yourself on Prince. Some great songs to start with are, Joy in repetition, Adore, I could never take the place of your man. And many more. Peace
@@kevineden4028 Had a listen to some of his other stuff, and that is much better than this. But certainly not the best music I have ever heard - in my own opinion. Also, many musicians can play a plethora of instruments, that is nothing unique. Bill Bailey would be the best musician ever if you are going to use that as the measuring stick. For actual music, I would put Jimi Hendrix above Prince easily.
This was 2011, who knew we would only have him 5 more years. This coming Wednesday would have been his 65th birthday. Happy Birthday Your Royal Badness❤
❤❤❤ I would love to see PRINCE teaching others especially children all about music 🎶 instruments and the business of real music 🎶 And of course about life and living with focused minds👏🏽 Dr. PRINCE RODGERS NELSON 👏🏽🕊️🕊️💜 PROFESSOR OF MUSIC 🎶💜
I saw Prince sing this song at the Super Bowl. In his Blue outfit he performed as it rained. He nor his dancers never skipped a beat. It was as if the skies opened & rained as a part of the show W Incredible!!! RIP Prince 💔 13:22
A beautiful moment 12mins 40 secs, how genuinely happy he was in that moment … just priceless. Over 7 years later and it still hurts so much - and I think it always will.
Best Guitar Player in History. Once you hear HIM live you'll never forguet and need to come back to his guitar play , just forever . Healing force. Genius.
I can think of ten guitar players in two seconds who were better. Most massively overhyped guitarist ever. He was good, but the way his fans go on is ridiculous.
@@sillysausage4549 It's funny that every time u all try to argue that Prince isn't a genius as a guitarist, instead of facts, you always rely on the Fan concept. It makes me laugh.And always, coincidentally, these comments tend to come from frustrated guitar players.
@@TheBearBiffo Oh yes, that version is mind-blowing, It was March 30th 85 I'm a bit of an insomniac so every night I listen to this version all 20 minutes of it and that solo, nothing comes close
Mr John Blackwell on the drums 💜. He passed away about a year after Prince from a brain tumour. This video shows a few nice close-up action shots of him. Rest in peace to both greats who contributed so much to music.
@@missy652and the foundations are based off Prince’s admiration for the guitar work of Neal Schon of Journey. After you listen to this, listen to “faithfully”.
He have the power to make all the people in the stadium high as a kite just with his guitar 🎸 very powerful energy , you will be amazed how far music can control you .
35 years and counting I am a total worshipper of this man and his gift and I am stunned at this performance.There will never be another like him.Never!!
@mrkp7400, I also loved Prince and still cry about his so called death, but an adult that admits to worshipping a man is really weird. He didn't want to be worshipped and stated many times in interviews. The Industry is evil and demonic. So you worshipped Satan?🤔🤔🤔🤔
The sight of him& his voice everything about him always put me in a perfect world I'm 76 years old but I miss him so bad I got all his music!! God bless, RIP❤❤
This is the closest example of the spiritual experience seeing Prince live on a Great night with a great crowd !! Experienced it at the Rio Las Vegas for Free. Having walked in through the out door lol Great Show. If you've experienced what I'm talking about you know. If not I'm truly sorry for your loss.
We lost so many Legends to pharmaceutical drug addiction! I remember seeing him perform rock N roll hall of fame I was sooooooooo pissed I didnt know he could play like that and started to pay attention to him as a musician and glad i did. Real Artist, real Legend!
Just to see a man express his life’s pain and turn it in to the mist inspirational song to touch millions of people says you have achieved your goal to all who know prince he achieved his goal god bless you man
One regret I have is never seeing Prince live in concert. For all you youngsters out there, if you love something or someone, do whatever it takes to keep her. As you get older you will regret it for the rest of your life. ❤
I saw Prince live in 1984 on the Purple Rain tour-in Landover, Md. I have seen a lot of artists but without a doubt this was the best performance I have ever seen in person. My God, this version I’m watching now is the best version I’ve ever seen or heard!! My God I miss this man with all my heart! A musical masterpiece!!
Prince one of the greatest artist I’ve known in my lifetime and I’ve lived a long time.. I feel in love with him and I still love him his music will always live in my heart forever. His voice and music still make me cry! Love him
Well... I mean... you know... just WOW. Every time I think I've heard all of the versions of this song and have my favorite one, another version comes along that just blows me away. R.I.P. to Prince & R.I.P. to his drummer John Blackwell.
I'm always amazed that people so often claim that Prince wasn't appreciated while he was alive. That is not true at all. He sold over 100 million albums worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, seven Brit Awards, six American Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe. Also, the Grammy President's Merit Award, the American Music Award for Achievement and of Merit, and the Billboard Icon Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the UK Music Hall of Fame, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, and was inducted twice into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame. Spin Magazine named him the greatest frontman of all time. Rolling Stone ranked him 27th on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. His 2007 Superbowl performance is ranked the greatest Super Bowl performances ever. When he died President Obama mourned him, and the US Senate passed a resolution praising his achievements. Cities across the U.S. held tributes and vigils, and lit buildings, bridges, and other structures in purple. In the first five hours after the media reported his death, "Prince" was the top trending term on Twitter, and Facebook had 61 million Prince-related interactions. MTV interrupted its programming to air a marathon of Prince music videos and Purple Rain. Screenings of Purple Rain were theaters across the country. Saturday Night Live aired an episode in his honor. He was more recognized and praised than almost any other musician. What more could be said?
Wow, my goodness absolutely incredible footage. The big smile near the end there… Prince so knew they had delivered with distinction on what is perhaps his most epic song!
@@stevenboozer6699 Yes. I have. Not only do i know about JH and heard about him, i've lived it, was in it. I was a young teen way back, in the way back. My oldest brother, was very much influenced by Jim'is talent, skills, and strived to play like Jimi. Alas, it never came to fruition. Such is life. After "constantly listening" to Prince for a whole week, i've come to "MY" conclusion and say what i said. I stand on it
I've never cried in my life to Purple Rain, this was the first. My breakup yesterday didn't help either. Mr Prince, indeed nothing compares 2 u. All praise and glory 2 God 4 this man.
I'm sorry for your loss. Now I'm gonna say that Elton John put it so well that I'm sure you can relate to: "and it feels so good to hurt so bad, and suffer just enough to sing the blues". I hope that all helps you along...❤
I've always been asked...who would you like to see live?...most definitely Prince...he was a beautiful musician. Energy is everything and he had it in all his music and live connecting to the crowed...fukin beautiful 🔥🫳⚘️🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
I saw him on this tour. Hands down the best concert I’ve ever been too. As a professional guitarist Prince was one of my biggest influences. Seeing him play live was a dream come true.
@@miguelruiz8183 I wish he got more credit for how great of a player he was. Even some great players I know didn’t realize how unbelievable he was on guitar.
I never was big fan of Prince when younger. That man may very well be the best electric guitar player to date!! What as absolutely amazing showman! Someone asked Eric Clapton once, "What does it feel like to be the best guitar player in the world?" He said, "I don't know, ask Prince."
I would give a kidney to see two songs performed live: Purple Rain Comfortably Numb Every single live performance of these 2 songs is a unique journey. Different details, buildup, guitar solo etc. Amazing. Brilliant rendition by the way. One of the best here on RUclips.
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I may be wrong but I don't think there is a set in stone type studio version of this song other than the movie soundtrack but that even has the live stage sound.....If there isn't a studio version that to me is just another brilliant move by Prince!
Yes, there isn't a standard studio version and the "official" version is a live recording, although with edits and overdubs - somebody took the pleasure of annotating it for us here ruclips.net/video/frbVVDAyJ1w/видео.html. Then there are rehearsals, the most beautiful of which may be the Take #3 here ruclips.net/video/ZgXAVE-UU5U/видео.html.
@@martinweiss3168 Thanks for the share....I appreciate that
@@martinweiss3168ncredible, thank you for sharing those videos! Truly remarkable.
I, too, have noticed the various versions played during live performances. All of them are evidence of Prince's musical genius!
@@genegene6570he wasdefinitely a musical genius ❤
To see my former friend, John Blackwell, behind the drums…fulfilling his lifelong goal of being a world touring drummer with a A1 band… it breaks my heart…to know that John AND prince are no longer with us… when I was at school ( Berklee school of music, Boston, Massachusetts)) I used to sit directly next to John…he was on scholarship from Columbia, sc…to see him fulfill his musical dreams with prince is why I’ll play music til the day that I die…may John and prince rest in peace . I hope that his daughter Jia , is getting all the love and support that she needs and deserves…unbelievable purple rain rendition. Peace.
"Life is just a dream that's never ending." - Shin'ichiro Watanabe
💜💜💜🙏🏽🙏🏽
The epitome of excellence. The only song that brings back my youth and can drop me to my knees and know that we have just witnessed the greatest song of all time. RIP prince you have done God's work here on esrth
You are a lucky man to met John personally. He was one of the best drummers I ever heared in my live. We are all lucky to join the best musicians in centuries. Prince is one of them too!
I watch, I read you, i feel from a remote corner of the world from you - India... And you drench my heart.....
PEACE...
Ladies and Gentleman. In this clip you can see one of the best artist and guitar player ever.
La mejor síntesis de la música en el siglo! Lo black, lo pop, el rock, el jazz, la beleza, la voz y su presencia on the stage. For ever Prince!
Perhaps, it´s not the best clip, but in the rest you're right. Very right.
Him and Gilmore
Commmmmm certeza eu amoooooo esse príncipe
Forty years later, and this song still gives me goosebumps and I get all emotional. The greatest song ever written by the greatest artist ever.
Same and you speak for so many of my friends- 80s kids
I can listen to him sing this song. But man oh man I cry watching him sing this. I guess you could say this is in the top 5 Prince song
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Same here. I've listened to this version several times with many months in between.
This is peak music. I’d give anything to have seen this live. RIP Prince. Your gift lives on.
Don't be sad he's gone. Be happy he was here at all 🙏
What a star rip Mr Prince wow
I had to stop what I was doing and watch and listen and cry and wish this precious man had not left.
Mortality is inevitable. Weve had great legends pass on and we just accept and cherish the sweet and ever lasting memories- play their songs whenever we feel like which puts a smile on our faces and enjoy the moment. BUT PRINCE is the only one I wish were still alive. Cant explain in words the feeling. Miss this legend so much.😢❤
The same for us. Two days ago I had a dream in wich Prince was at my house, playing with us and beeing cheerful, treating us as friends. I can't describe with words the feeling of total disappointment and sadness I got when I woke up.
I know exactly what you mean. 💜
My son graduated from HS to this song. They played it as they walked out of the stadium, powerful holding back tears.
Might be one of the best songs ever written. IMO.
It's gotta be top 5 at least.
Might be thee best!
Definitely a orchestral masterpiece bar none
Sometimes you do not appreciate the genius of someone until you don't have them anymore,
He just oozed class, style and genius. Didn't even look like he had to try. Absolute one off. RIP Prince.
My modest opinion, most gifted artist of all
Rip legend
Really? I only just found this guy, and I am 38 - never heard of him all through my life (I am Australian), and his voice isn't really interesting, the music is pretty simple..... I do not see why he is so popular? Heaps of better singers
@sonicsabbath You are so wrong. Prince is regarded as one of the greatest artists ever. He wrote, produced, composed and played all instruments on the vast majority of his huge catalog. Do a deep dive. Educate yourself on Prince. Some great songs to start with are, Joy in repetition, Adore, I could never take the place of your man. And many more. Peace
@@kevineden4028 Had a listen to some of his other stuff, and that is much better than this. But certainly not the best music I have ever heard - in my own opinion.
Also, many musicians can play a plethora of instruments, that is nothing unique. Bill Bailey would be the best musician ever if you are going to use that as the measuring stick.
For actual music, I would put Jimi Hendrix above Prince easily.
@@Michael-102 Sorry, some of his stuff is good, but Jimi Hendrix is better
@@Michael-102 I don't think you understand what a troll is. Someone not having the same opinion as you does not make them a troll
This was 2011, who knew we would only have him 5 more years. This coming Wednesday would have been his 65th birthday. Happy Birthday Your Royal Badness❤
I would love to hear him perform now.
Miss him sooo much ❤ he is June 7 ... i m June 8 .. so many years making my b day party @ 7 just for him.
❤❤❤ I would love to see PRINCE teaching others especially children all about music 🎶 instruments and the business of real music 🎶
And of course about life and living with focused minds👏🏽
Dr. PRINCE RODGERS NELSON 👏🏽🕊️🕊️💜 PROFESSOR OF MUSIC 🎶💜
I saw one of those Inglewood shows. Legendary.
I saw Prince sing this song at the Super Bowl. In his Blue outfit he performed as it rained. He nor his dancers never skipped a beat. It was as if the skies opened & rained as a part of the show
W Incredible!!!
RIP Prince 💔 13:22
And they said that perfection is impossible....... legends never die. 💜💜
Prince is untouchable, no one gets close
SAY IT ONE MO TIME !!!!!!!!
I say it . Prince forever.@@arlenewilkerson723
What an experience. For sure no one left that arena that night the same person as they walked in.
RIP brother. You left us way too soon.🫡
A beautiful moment 12mins 40 secs, how genuinely happy he was in that moment … just priceless. Over 7 years later and it still hurts so much - and I think it always will.
One of the best versions of Purple Rain I've seen.............thanks for posting this. RIP Prince.
I love every version
i'm fucking crying...what an epic performance 🖤
Me fucking too,man Me too.
What the fuck ...me too !
Ahhh Prince. The best songwriter/ lyricist to date. Purple Rain will be etched in our memories forever. I still can't believe you're gone 😢❤
Nothing like him Musical genius, songwriter, best Dancer EVER! ❤❤❤
THE GREATEST LIVE VERSION 🙌 ❤❤😢
Best Guitar Player in History. Once you hear HIM live you'll never forguet and need to come back to his guitar play , just forever . Healing force. Genius.
In your opinion.
@@Sycophants_should_suffer Sure. But is Not an opinion of a fan.
I can think of ten guitar players in two seconds who were better. Most massively overhyped guitarist ever. He was good, but the way his fans go on is ridiculous.
@@sillysausage4549 It's funny that every time u all try to argue that Prince isn't a genius as a guitarist, instead of facts, you always rely on the Fan concept. It makes me laugh.And always, coincidentally, these comments tend to come from frustrated guitar players.
@@sillysausage4549so what 10 guitarist do you rank over Prince? If you say Eric Clapton or Slash i wont be able to take you seriously lol
This is real magic in real life, seriously... if you were born before 1980... this is the definition of magic in real life.
Born in ‘99 definitely my definition of Perfection as well brother 🔥🔥
Born in 1955, I recognized the early hint of musical genius and the subsequent confirmation.
Born in 2006, true magic
appreciating talent respect
I'm vintage 1949 but I recognized this one before he became what was considered a star I knew PRINCE WAS A GIFTED STAR✨⭐💜🕊️🕊️
This version is a masterpiece
'I like to hear your Voices' Beautiful Prince always including the Crowd so polite😘❤🎹🎤
完全な天才。完全な狂気。完全な音楽との融合。そして届かぬ想い。
Ты не предстовляеш как я рад
Bravo Tokuro, bellissime parole ❤
👍👍👍
I have heard purple rain many many times. But this version seems to stand out. Love for Prince. Prince loved us all. Thank you. ❤️
There are so many different, great versions. The one from Syracuse in I think 84 is my favorite. Stupendous solo. Still gives me goosebumps.
@@TheBearBiffo Oh yes, that version is mind-blowing, It was March 30th 85
I'm a bit of an insomniac so every night I listen to this version all 20 minutes of it and that solo, nothing comes close
Love this version and the Milan version
I haven’t heard many versions, but this was so beautiful 💜
The Syracuse version is epic
The hard work to achieve maximum potential like this no longer exists.
I totally agree
💜I REGRET NOT SEEING PRINCE PREFORM LIVE🕊️
I was lucky to see him about 6 months before he died. He's the God of music
me too
Mr John Blackwell on the drums 💜. He passed away about a year after Prince from a brain tumour. This video shows a few nice close-up action shots of him. Rest in peace to both greats who contributed so much to music.
Thank you Prince.
You are the best. Why God? Why?Rip
I think we will never get this level of musical concert ever…the artists and the crowd both amazing…such a amazing magic
The greatest Super Bowl halftime show in history and second is not even close!❤We miss you Prince!
Amazing. What a loss to the music industry, we miss you Prince.
Semplicemente il più grande di tutti...
Just when you thought you'd seen every version. Incredible!
❤❤❤❤❤i love him
唱腔頂尖，吉他深情狂放，舞台魅力十足，完全是經典的里程碑⋯⋯
One of the best blues tune ever written. And one of the finest guitar players.
True
Lol, no Purple Rain is a spiritual song. Actually a prayer for communion with God and for a lost love to discover.
gospel music
@@missy652and the foundations are based off Prince’s admiration for the guitar work of Neal Schon of Journey. After you listen to this, listen to “faithfully”.
@@brianpeters1326 Gotcha, I know they discussed it, but lyrically is what I meant.
the best intro and guitar solo ever
I was a kid when prince was on top of the charts here in Australia. Now I’m 55 years old, I can finally see how talented the man was
I'm 52 and was a fan since I was 13 and a wee immigrant lad living in Ireland!
54 from germany, same feeling... 🙂
He have the power to make all the people in the stadium high as a kite just with his guitar 🎸 very powerful energy , you will be amazed how far music can control you .
Prince was a Rock Star to the Rock Stars... ICONIC R.I.P
This song melts my heart every time I HEAR IT! Such a tear jerker! I love you PRINCE ❤
I love him too! 💜
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Beautiful to see thousands of people together joining in good times instead of hate. Miss you Prince. You were truly a genuine artist/person
😢😢😮❤
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Only one race has a history of hate
Oh yes 😥🥰❤️
Excellent comment. He brought LOVE. The only thing that matters….
One of the greatest performances ever
Beyond genuis and legendary. No music can ever move your spirit live this without even words. Forever my love PRINCE❤.
What an amazing performance by the greatest artist. 💜
That smile at the end….beautiful, so sincere 💜🩵💛
35 years and counting I am a total worshipper of this man and his gift and I am stunned at this performance.There will never be another like him.Never!!
@mrkp7400, I also loved Prince and still cry about his so called death, but an adult that admits to worshipping a man is really weird. He didn't want to be worshipped and stated many times in interviews. The Industry is evil and demonic. So you worshipped Satan?🤔🤔🤔🤔
Repent
It would be inappropriate to be a total worshipper of this man
Point!!!!❤
This is beautuful, the intro like amazing, piano and guitar then wow just wow prince blows the roof off.
Such a loss to the world rip prince
The sight of him& his voice everything about him always put me in a perfect world I'm 76 years old but I miss him so bad I got all his music!! God bless, RIP❤❤
This is the closest example of the spiritual experience seeing Prince live on a Great night with a great crowd !! Experienced it at the Rio Las Vegas for Free. Having walked in through the out door lol Great Show. If you've experienced what I'm talking about you know. If not I'm truly sorry for your loss.
🎉🎉🎉Excellent i still Miss u Prince, saw u in Osaka it was absolutely fantastic ❤️ will always love ur Music 🎶 🎵 ❤️ ♥️ 💖 💕 🎶 🎵 ❤️ ♥️ 💖 💕
Prince was in a league of his own.. Consummate musician..
Class act bro. ❤💪❤
His music was magic!
Look how happy he made people! ☯️🎸
And TOO how happy PRINCE WAS WITH THE LOVE HIS AUDIENCE FOLLOWERS AND FANS PRINCE LIVED HIS MUSIC 🎶🕊️🕊️💜 THAT WAS HIS LOVE 😘 👏🏽
We lost so many Legends to pharmaceutical drug addiction! I remember seeing him perform rock N roll hall of fame I was sooooooooo pissed I didnt know he could play like that and started to pay attention to him as a musician and glad i did. Real Artist, real Legend!
Sound quality on the whole concert is amazing, his mike sounds super crystal clear
Yeah Mike’s a cool guy
Just to see a man express his life’s pain and turn it in to the mist inspirational song to touch millions of people says you have achieved your goal to all who know prince he achieved his goal god bless you man
Absolutely astonishing showman and guitarist and singer . Truly awesome
Love this my favorite artist so brilliant nobody did it like my Prince Roger Nelson and nobody ever will Prince will always live in my heart RIP
One regret I have is never seeing Prince live in concert. For all you youngsters out there, if you love something or someone, do whatever it takes to keep her. As you get older you will regret it for the rest of your life. ❤
That’s deep Mike good advice though.
Me too. That is why I am going to see Madonna on 3/28 in Houston, Texas ❤
In memory...😢🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶
I saw Prince live in 1984 on the Purple Rain tour-in Landover, Md. I have seen a lot of artists but without a doubt this was the best performance I have ever seen in person.
My God, this version I’m watching now is the best version I’ve ever seen or heard!! My God I miss this man with all my heart! A musical masterpiece!!
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I love purple rain
Prince one of the greatest artist I’ve known in my lifetime and I’ve lived a long time.. I feel in love with him and I still love him his music will always live in my heart forever. His voice and music still make me cry! Love him
He's great, was great and will always be one of the greatest, just a shame he wasn't as appreciated for how great he was untill after he died.
The coolest human ever!
Awesome, Awesome, much respect, Prince still ranks ❤
Don't delete. This is great. I saw this same concert in Vancouver.
Well... I mean... you know... just WOW. Every time I think I've heard all of the versions of this song and have my favorite one, another version comes along that just blows me away. R.I.P. to Prince & R.I.P. to his drummer John Blackwell.
I'm always amazed that people so often claim that Prince wasn't appreciated while he was alive. That is not true at all. He sold over 100 million albums worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, seven Brit Awards, six American Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe. Also, the Grammy President's Merit Award, the American Music Award for Achievement and of Merit, and the Billboard Icon Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the UK Music Hall of Fame, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, and was inducted twice into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame. Spin Magazine named him the greatest frontman of all time. Rolling Stone ranked him 27th on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. His 2007 Superbowl performance is ranked the greatest Super Bowl performances ever. When he died President Obama mourned him, and the US Senate passed a resolution praising his achievements. Cities across the U.S. held tributes and vigils, and lit buildings, bridges, and other structures in purple. In the first five hours after the media reported his death, "Prince" was the top trending term on Twitter, and Facebook had 61 million Prince-related interactions. MTV interrupted its programming to air a marathon of Prince music videos and Purple Rain. Screenings of Purple Rain were theaters across the country. Saturday Night Live aired an episode in his honor. He was more recognized and praised than almost any other musician. What more could be said?
Wow, my goodness absolutely incredible footage. The big smile near the end there… Prince so knew they had delivered with distinction on what is perhaps his most epic song!
My word! Prince was and always will be one of the greatest. He was fabulous, he made my heart ache....
Oh my god, what amazing. He has had more music and emotions in his left little finger than most musicians in their entire body. ❤❤❤
Epic version ! He is a complete master on the stage, so beautiful to see.
Set on replay STILL. There will NEVER be another PRINCE and now he's the KING. 👑
Prince, Rogers, Nelson
GREATEST 🎸'st that EVER, LIVED
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Nope, have you ever heard of Jimi Hendrix?
@@stevenboozer6699 Yes. I have. Not only do i know about JH and heard about him, i've lived it, was in it. I was a young teen way back, in the way back. My oldest brother, was very much influenced by Jim'is talent, skills, and strived to play like Jimi. Alas, it never came to fruition. Such is life. After "constantly listening" to Prince for a whole week, i've come to "MY" conclusion and say what i said. I stand on it
The best then.. now… 4-ever
The best song to experience live 💜
Best song to experience period. As a kid I left the theater and didn't know whether to get a girlfriend or get right with God, or both 🙂
Inesquecível Prince, talentoso, genial, enfim o cara.
I've never cried in my life to Purple Rain, this was the first. My breakup yesterday didn't help either.
Mr Prince, indeed nothing compares 2 u. All praise and glory 2 God 4 this man.
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I'm sorry for your loss. Now I'm gonna say that Elton John put it so well that I'm sure you can relate to: "and it feels so good to hurt so bad, and suffer just enough to sing the blues". I hope that all helps you along...❤
I've always been asked...who would you like to see live?...most definitely Prince...he was a beautiful musician. Energy is everything and he had it in all his music and live connecting to the crowed...fukin beautiful 🔥🫳⚘️🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
Missing You💜.
Song is playinng!!!
Thanks Prince, the most beautiful song!!!
Every time I watch this I cry my eyes out 😭😭😭He will go down as the greatest of all time
I saw him on this tour. Hands down the best concert I’ve ever been too. As a professional guitarist Prince was one of my biggest influences. Seeing him play live was a dream come true.
Preach!!! as a 20 yr player myself I've done a deep dive into his style and he without a doubt has no equal!!!!
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I wish he got more credit for how great of a player he was. Even some great players I know didn’t realize how unbelievable he was on guitar.
Prince - The only royalty we need....
This blew me away and I went to the Purple Rain concert back in the 80s! Amazing! I still can’t believe he’s gone.
I saw the Purple Rain tour in Syracuse NY at the Carrier Dome. It was an amazing show
Simply amazing singer an guitar player RIP
Sadly we will never get to see him as a statesman. He was an awesome performer in every respect.
THE best Performance.... Prince ‼️‼️‼️I Love you so much ❤❤❤😍😍😍🎸🎸🎸
The Greatest to ever do it.
If I live to be a "Thousand" I will never forget this Brother!
I'm soo glad and thankful that I had the opportunity to see him 3 times live!!
The best performance ever!!!
I never was big fan of Prince when younger. That man may very well be the best electric guitar player to date!! What as absolutely amazing showman! Someone asked Eric Clapton once, "What does it feel like to be the best guitar player in the world?" He said, "I don't know, ask Prince."
What are funking fantastic performer! I can not get enough of the many variations of Purple Rain live!!!
I can’t watch with out crying rip the one and only prince
I would give a kidney to see two songs performed live:
Purple Rain
Comfortably Numb
Every single live performance of these 2 songs is a unique journey. Different details, buildup, guitar solo etc. Amazing.
Brilliant rendition by the way. One of the best here on RUclips.
Comfortably numb 2008 epic
preach 🙌
Your taste is impeccable sir!
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Saw Comfortably Numb a few years ago, was mind blowing
Prince ❤you man I hope to see you at the pearly gates you are one of the greatest ever love Purple Rain song and Movie