2021 Remaster "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Steve Winwood

[@KarenRobin2072]

This was Prince’s response to being snubbed by Rolling Stone Magazine’s top 100 guitarists. He certainly proved his point here. And the strutting off stage at the end. Priceless.

[@johnmoore4714]

Exactly because rolling stone was in attendance that night. That strut at end was directed at them. "Take that"💪🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@KarenRobin2072]

Prince didn’t do this in rehearsal. That’s why he kept looking at Petty to see if it was okay to keep going. Petty was happy to oblige and keep singing the chorus while Prince had his moment.

[@cirdancescles4370]

@@KarenRobin2072 exactly! Not sure if petty knew before or not, but what are you going to do? That’s PRINCE!

[@stanlogan7504]

Like a BOSS! top 100 of course more like top 25

[@AaronLives34]

Didn't know he was snubbed. Criminal.

[@Chrono_hk]

I love how Prince is hidden in the dark before his solo; like he is the secret weapon to make this song into a banger

[@danielhoward6558]

I peeped that too. Just lurking in the shadows like a secret boss 😂

[@SMurphysLaw]

Crazy that it would have still been a great cover, then Prince emerges from the shadows like a purple Batman and takes it to the moon

[@Lenchydizzle]

Just saw this today for the first time. Wow. I'm shook.

[@DeadwingAbsentia]

Dude just comes out three and a half minutes in like "Check this shit out, motherfuckers".

[@hutuguru81]

Yeah imagine being the poor man who played lead in the meantime!!!!! Lol #overshadowed

[@dideedi7351]

The smile on Dhani Harrison’s face (George’s only son) while he watches Prince play….his joy is palpable. The strut as Prince leaves speaks volumes…..that was a master class performance for the history books.

[@Patricia-pq4jq]

Yes agreed

[@kizziewashington6160]

Dhani Harrison's face is my favorite part of the video. His natural reactions help put this video in God mode. I'm pretty sure God has this on VHS somewhere.

[@hmingthanmawiichhungte3965]

Is Dhani the guys with black hair, black shirt and aucustic guitar

[@benclegg3124]

@@hmingthanmawiichhungte3965yup, that’s him

[@quaygrass6212]

@@hmingthanmawiichhungte3965yes

[@MillerTimeVoiceOver]

Prince turned Hall of Fame musicians into his backup band. I believe this is one of the best guitar solos ever recorded!

[@ChuckAtkins-h6s]

I must ageeeeeee.

[@CFTrucker]

💯💯💯💯

[@davidpalanker5701]

spectacular

[@jaygant4300]

Prince ate everybody's lunch & took their dessert. My dude was greedy that night! 😂❤

[@mikehiggins6759]

If it ain't it should be. 😊

[@elfunko3928]

Who's seen this an ungodly amount of times over the years, and STILL gets the chills when Prince strolls out to conjure up spirits?

[@zzebedee1419]

Yep, every time this pops onto my feed I HAVE to watch it

[@betsyhannah3102]

Me.

[@justicegusting2476]

He’s really lost a lot of weight since this performance.

[@frankwallace5174]

absolutely every time i watch it like i’ve never seen it before

[@monicajackson7266]

And HE strolls off stage KOOL as fuck!!!!!!!

[@vegasvoiceactor]

Prince with the greatest "hold my beer" moment in rock history.

[@pudermcgavin4462]

And every person on stage said do it!

[@bridgelaurie9490]

Look up interviews of the other dudes talking about when It happened. Said he didn’t show up for the rehearsals or anything Or came late after they were done.

[@aliciacabrera-thomas9705]

They gladly held his beer Indeed!! Masterful!!!

[@dkb3619]

@@sunjester8254 a master does what he wants. He doesn't follow his subjects, they follow him.

[@livingdeadgirl805]

@@dkb3619 Infuckingdeed...

[@nickdelgado214]

This isn’t your first time watching. Welcome back.

[@aprilnicholas4054]

Like my third time

[@jasoncolvin7849]

This isn't even my first time today.... you totally got me 😂

[@requiem165]

Hehehe

[@bonnibel_bubblebuns]

first time and I'm reading the comments to help me process what I just witnessed

[@julienoeuillet]

How did you guess ahaha

[@PokojniToza1804]

Prince just stands there in the background, walks to the front, melts our faces with that solo, refuses to elaborate, throws away the guitar, walks off the stage.

[@marcsimpson2154]

He didn’t have to dunk on them like that…

[@mikeholton3914]

@@marcsimpson2154 wasn't a dunk. he truly respected the men on that stage. dont think for a moment they didn't respect him just as much.

[@ant6541]

It was a consummate "mic drop" 0:29 moment. So much talent on that stage, and Prince blew the top off of it. While I'm at it, damn I miss Tom Petty. This video gives me chills every time I watch it.

[@brettschermeister9389]

@marcsimpson2154 posterized, dunked, hung on the rim, let go and just screamed. That's what that was. Showed bones petty and Mr beard with same sunglasses for 40 years what was happening right there.

[@bradleynilsson8098]

Best guitar solo from someone we didn't expect one of the best solos iv heard

[@cortneyb.1379]

My favorite part of this entire video is watching Dhani’s face light up and his smile when Prince walks up.

[@natashawitcher9139]

Me too!!! 😍😍😍

[@metalmamasue3680]

Yes, loved that myself 👍🏼

[@IlluminaRisingSunScorpion]

Yes😊

[@nemoprimo4828]

Ur dad is one of the greatest musicians to ever live and a man comes on stage and changes ur whole life.

[@dammac5446]

​@@natashawitcher9139, I have to agree with you. This really was an awesome performance. One of my favorite comedians talked about this performance on his podcast from a few years ago and I just had to check out the remastered version for myself. Very impressive!

[@funknew5950]

The moment Prince's guitar rang out, this performance became part of rock history. This deed is exactly why he is called a genius. Rest in peace, Prince.

[@denniscarlson9110]

Prince was a Legend that was bypassed by the entire music industry! He was Magnificent! Magic Actually! I always said Michael Jackson was an entertainer, Prince was a Musician!!! There’s a Big Difference!!! Prince, your Revolution Continues to this day! You’re a one of a kind my Brother! Rest in Rythm and Rock forever! 🙏🏻

[@erico4537]

A very underrated guitarist! This is one of my favorite solos of all time!!

[@Something-there-there]

Indeed...rock and roll Hall of heaven

[@juliebombay]

Wow, Prince came in like a gunslinger 🎉

[@joseyuricaceres7265]

Prince es un virtuoso de la guitarra 🎸🤜🤛👏👏👏👏👁️👁️👏👏👏👏 increíble

[@AliSkarsgard]

Who is here in 2024 watching Prince bring this amazing song home?!?

[@lovelikelou7819]

Amazing. Forgot he was human for those 3 minutes. Love him, miss him. 💜

[@Nancnurs88]

Will never tire of any of these rockers! Going to see Jeff Lynne in October..ELO❤

[@AliSkarsgard]

@@lovelikelou7819 same …there will never be another like him💜

[@AliSkarsgard]

@@Nancnurs88 Brilliant ! That’s going to be ace! I’m not jealous, nope…😉😁

[@malaryleuellen2931]

I watch this weekly! That smile he gives when his guitar “weeps”… ugh

[@Linda-ub7qo]

I am here Dec. 12 2024 and super loving listening to Prince.

[@knikolao1]

December 13 2024. still here

[@ja6864]

Me too!

[@stevenzosso691]

Well hello there

[@daisybloo]

And me ❤

[@yenrac1200]

Who came here from Reddit?

[@bob494949]

1. Prince does a supernatural level performance. 2. Jeff Lynne is a terrific singer. 3. Tom Petty had a better voice than I knew. 4. Harrison’s son looks so much like his Dad.

[@geckolor]

petty shut Prince down and Prince tried to fight back but was ultimately ended. Re-Watch what petty does from the beginning. 'Still' not While.

[@el34glo59]

​@@geckolorNo one tried to shut prince down. You've got the story wrong

[@meepenjaap7999]

I would have loved to hear the musicians talking backstage. So glad I was born in 1961 to grow up with these great musicians.

[@crocfan5338]

For a second i thought it was George Harrison

[@Rattles02]

That look George's son Dahni gives Prince and Prince looks back is it.

[@happyerinb]

Imagine Prince not considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time. RIP legend

[@alokobaju8288]

Because he's not.

[@dougdennis3681]

Actually, Rolling Stone recognized him as one of the top 50 guitarists of all time, back in the 90s.

[@elephantgrass631]

@@alokobaju8288I agree he’s not, but he sure is one of the greatest artists of all time. His overall musical ability is waaaay up there.

[@Damoah98]

@@elephantgrass631what, a guy that can play damn near every instrument? And not just play them well…nah…he played them amazingly well! Can make any instrument play like it can sing! 🤯🙌🏾

[@AK99581]

@@elephantgrass631 He isn't better than a lot of guys who were also left off the Rolling Stone list, but he's way better than some of the people who were included, like Cobain and Johnny Ramone.

[@maoberryful]

Dear future generations, I promise you that this is one of the greatest rock performances of ALL TIME.

[@davesoffroadandcarstuff3942]

Indeed. That was the peak.

[@ykino6795]

do you know more performances this good? I wanna hear more

[@ykino6795]

do you know more performances this good? I wanna hear more

[@uninvitedfamily]

​​@@ykino6795 Easily Dire Straits Sultans of Swing 'alchemy live' version. Without a doubt my favourite live performance of all time.

[@joeburns4209]

@@ykino6795 The Who playing "A Quick One While He's Away" on The Rolling Stone's Rock and Roll Circus is the greatest live performance of a song I've ever seen. I can't see how that could possibly be topped. Look it up.

[@1980sPainTrain]

Prince was one of the greatest guitarists of all time. PERIOD.

[@shermac246]

No question

[@brianegendorf2023]

A dozen musical masters on the stage....And Prince comes along and burns the theater down. This is THE moment in musical history.

[@dnice374]

I dunno about that. But Prince was an unparalleled musical genius and I will always worship the ground he walks on in that regard. Utter mastery of the guitar.

[@judithperez2430]

Hell fucking yeah!! This never gets old

[@will201084]

​@@dnice374 Prince style massacred the stage

[@Backtrack1302]

Prince should’ve been thrown in jail because he absolutely murdered on stage

[@guarddog318]

Really? Apparently you haven't seen/heard Pink Floyd's 1994 Pulse concert. Particularly 'Comfortably Numb'.

[@adilson_assis]

Prince's solo is obviously epic in this, but Tom Petty's volcals fit so damn perfectly in this song, it's surreal. It's like it was made for him to sing. Gives me chills.

[@elticomoe]

For sure. Wish I had seen him perform live. RIP Tom Petty.

[@ripleymt]

Actually I think Jeff Lynne along with Tom Petty made it spectacular as far as vocals go. Jeff Lynne adds a special flavor to everything.

[@Bratislav-pj1ti]

Yeah, yeah... but listen to that Prince solo.

[@Jimmyjamsays....]

@@ripleymt 100% agree with you

[@MissJennX74]

The whole damn performance still gives me chills. Alllll that talent on one stage performing a classic song written by an absolutely amazing artist posthumously... And even having his son on stage playing along side these legends.... EPIC is all I can say.

[@stevebaldwin1635]

Look how Dhani’s face lights up before Prince starts his solo.. he knows he’s just about to witness something extraordinary !

[@TamaraAlston-xs7ow]

And how they both smile at each other, like children with a favorite toy. They know they are part of something so special.... ❤

[@kimmancha4314]

Can't believe Dhani's name isn't included in the title .....

[@elLiron6]

​@@kimmancha4314 he's kinda my favourite musician. The way he talks about elo shows his passion.

[@Bluenblack17]

Like a child waiting for his first Christmas presents. He can’t wait, and what a present it was. Prince is just the best, so versatile and so so talented on many instruments. Had music in so many genres. If you go down in his deeper catalog you will be amazed. Saw him in 2014 in Amsterdam, best concert I’ve ever been. What a legend!

[@brewhaha1555]

Rumor has it, Dhani didn’t want him there. Prince proved that wrong.

[@johnfarrell6282]

Can’t stop watching this. One of my favorite Harrison songs. Prince just kills it in the end

[@Leo-bi4uj]

The reaction of the other musicians towards Prince during his solo tells you everything you need to know about the absolute genius that he was. He will never not be missed.

[@cueballzero]

Spot on

[@rickygee9135]

Amen

[@brianna3785]

So true. When Dhani Harrison, a kid who grew up around rock legends, his own father one of them, when he smiles and nods at you while you go off on a solo- man you know your doing somthing right

[@SiFiClark]

If you are or have been a pro musician, seeing how Prince handles his guitar, let alone the gold he frees up for us, its clear as fuck he was just a master musician... any decent pro probably just nods their head..the other guys on stage knew...people who aren't musical will never get the different perspective we have, spending years inside music in a way that unless you are or have been a pro is just a way of hearing that is privileged, but not as a dice roll, from hours of building the craft. Prince. However he got to here who gives a fuckadoodle do...all round master musician and showman...🙏

[@TheJuanivitale]

welp... actually sorry about bursting the bubble, but Dhani was not too happy with Prince taking over and going off on the solo in such way. He said so in an interview. It's around the KZbins somewhere

[@felixr.4647]

A song written 1968, performed in its best way 2004 and still watched in 2024.... Thats perfection and greatness.... Thank god for this....

[@keithmetherell2158]

I've just come back to this perfection as well.

[@valeriemikepinera3828]

Wè love you Prince❤❤❤

[@markbradley2018]

There was the top 100 best guitar players Then there was Prince looking down on them The true Master of over 20 instruments

[@GIATHEBREN]

Tom Petty died...

[@JohnDoe-lc9yj]

Time and history tell the tale. Both Petty and Prince die from drug over doses. Jimi Hendrix is arguably one of the greatest guitarist, never claimed to be the greatest, because he knew. He knew that the greatest doesn't ever have the ability to bestow that crown.

[@meltossmedia]

Everyone else's guitar gently weeped, while Prince's aggressively sobbed

[@fredtolode9782]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYfJZYd_p75joKs

[@averyw1497]

Underrated comment

[@Jayden-sh2jt]

@@averyw1497 not really tbh. This comment actually irritates me cause sobbing is a lot less than weeping. Princes guitar was wailing

[@josephpayne4591]

What a stupid comment. If you can do better than show it.

[@Jayden-sh2jt]

@@josephpayne4591 calm down

[@francescogastaldi1355]

I've seen this video maybe 500 times but only today I noticed for the first time that when Prince drops his back onto the bodyguard during his solo not only do Tom Petty and Dhani Harrison laugh at the scene, but the superband guitarist leans over Jeff lynne to watch better the scene. classy!😂

[@chrisatkins7022]

They were panicking lol

[@sor90]

its amazing how often people forget just how incredible a musician Prince was.

[@zimutes]

Absolutely. For me, it was seeing this.

[@sapsa87]

No one, who truly knows, don’t forget. Simply immortal.

[@JakeJustIs]

Rolling Stone Magazine certainly forgot. A few days before this concert, they made a Top 100 Guitarists of All Time list, and Prince wasn't on it. Those same Rolling Stones editors were in the audience at this show, which is why Prince laid it out then walked on out.

[@tamikofox-lunn3591]

I don't think they forgot, it's the gatekeepers of Rock n Roll music where the guitar defines rock music, and Prince not being considered a rock musician. But make no mistake he'll murder most rock guitarist. Definately in the top 5 greatest guitarists.

[@bubdigli6756]

Uhhh. Who forgot? It's kind of why Prince is famous.. cos he's an amazing musician.. these kind of comments are moronic

[@edwinambrose5683]

I love George Harrison sons smile as he stands unashamedly in awe watching Prince solo. Not trying to look cool. Just being real. Everyone on that stage is a class act and they all contrived to make the space for that genius Prince iconic moment.

[@marksn4020]

💯

[@UncleBubba13]

When Prince lays back on his bodyguard and Danhi laughs in delight. Magical.

[@raulbuba475]

Yeah am here watching . My fifties

[@Sabracadabra87]

I can't stop watching him enjoying the moment, and what a damn epic moment he lived, i have goosebumps every time watching and listening this master piece!

[@grocperez6012]

They did not contrive...they had no way to stop an unstoppable force like Prince. In this performance, everyone who played (except for Dhanni Harris) guitar at this gig looked like a total amateur compared to Prince's (beyond) masterful playing, and to their shame (after disrespecting him by putting him almost off stage and in the shadows) he dominated, humbled and showed who was boss, ended the presentation with his own unique style. Most awesome!

[@kskisser]

How anyone could say that Prince wasn't in the pantheon of greatest guitar players in history is out of their freaking mind.

[@HoneyBunches100]

The industry people who kept him off the list were the same devils who unalived him. He didn’t do the ritual so they cancelled him.

[@SimonParnell-m7m]

@@HoneyBunches100 what kind of insane conspiracy nonsense are you going on about?

[@kaviyaneskandari2316]

Yeah.. he was a God-Tier Guitarist. Definitely almost on the Level of Mark Knopfler👌

[@kskisser]

@@kaviyaneskandari2316 I understand you are trying to burn him with that comment. Prince was every bit as good as Hendrix. Knopfler, like Clapton was more of a stylist. Hendrix and Prince could melt your face off.

[@kaviyaneskandari2316]

@@kskisser you are certainly right with that. I am in no way belittling his talent. And way to go saying they could melt my face off.. that's basically insinuating, that their style of playing was destructive. I thought it has been uplifting and full of joy. But I can see you have a lot of negativity pent up. I'm just putting Knopfler in his rightful place above them all. This doesn't mean that I am 'burning' him with that comment. And neither have I implied that I was better than any of them. I look up to all of them❤️

[@dotcam]

I don't know how many times I've watched this and everytime Prince's solo brings me to tears. It's the greatest rock guitar solo of all time. Period. It's got everything: passion, emotion, virtuosity, showmanship and it fits in perfectly with what the others are playing.

[@jhensley1974]

Gotta agree completely. If you don't listen to this solo and not get chills at every note he plays, you are a corpse plain and simple. So great.

[@CarpeDiem23]

Yeah, I watch it every now and then...he didn't even come on rehearsals, so brutal

[@vincentjohncompono]

George Harrison’s son smiling before and during Prince solo, shows you everything, and the way Prince smiles at Tom Petty, like “let’s do this,” and Tom Petty giving him the silent nod to tear it up. (Tom Petty before the performance told Prince to go for it.) Legends, icons. We won’t see another performer like Prince. Man was a true showman and entertainer, combined with genius level talent.

[@MinecraftMartin]

Well said

[@BobPelot-ko1dr]

We won’t see another Tom petty or George Harrison and so many others…at least they left their music

[@vincentjohncompono]

@@BobPelot-ko1dr yes sadly we won’t. They were all one of a kind. Good thing we got to enjoy them while they were here and still have their music.

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Now I have goosebumps!

[@johnkesel8344]

Pure genius. Lucky to be young listening to him. Good times

[@lionelschweetz4844]

What I like most about Prince’s solo is that while he does get a little technical, he maintains harmony with the other players instead of devolving into mindless shredding.

[@spenceringram3096]

Prince just came out and said, "Yall want to see why Eric Clapton called me the greatest guitarist in the world?"

[@Pon-farrLovin3]

I agree! He's looking to connect with the other guys even while stealing the show. Humble dude

[@scoot3200]

@@Pon-farrLovin3lol he was an insanely talented guitarist but humble is definitely not a word I would use to describe him at all

[@markhathaway9456]

He does the guitar crying while Petty sings the lyric to it. Together they give us the guitarist, voice and guitar sounds. It's really brilliant stuff.

[@Tyrion2024]

The solo: Harrison wrote it, Clapton recorded it, and Prince perfected it.

[@jonathanzimmerman634]

Who else could completely steal an entire performance from a bunch of legend’s without a microphone? Epic.

[@FletchBrendanGood]

3:25 the moment when Jeff and Tom realized they had just become Prince's backing band

[@rinagrey2478]

And the producer said it wasn't rehearsed.

[@jamesstarks677]

It was a great performance but he didn't steal it, they all made space for him so he could rip.

[@CherylAnderson-qs4iq]

​@jamesstarks677 Absolutely. What a performance! Then Prince Tosses his guitar into the audience? Did I see that right?

[@jonathanzimmerman634]

@@CherylAnderson-qs4iq lol yeah he chucks it into the crowd/crew and walks off as the applause starts. Legend.

[@CJ-ft9yo]

I love Dahni’s ear splitting, youthful grin towards Prince, and his side glance grins - mind blowing showmanship and talent

[@WilliamBrooks-xz3ki]

I've seen this 500 times but every time I watch it again I am left in awe. Prince is THE most underrated guitar player ever.

[@ConnorKeohane]

Honestly probably one of the greatest tbh

[@billymartin6824]

@@ConnorKeohane Top 5 for me.

[@dorrisben1]

Same here! So tragic that he died:( We lost such an icon!

[@bluemeanee57]

That's the stupidest comment ever. NO HE WASN"T.

[@judeflowers2813]

Me too! Not 500 times but awesome! Wouldn't it have been great to see it live? 1?

[@jimparson8968]

My guitar watches this when I’m not home

[@amorninginmay]

I'm sure it enjoys it very much. That's one smart guitar.

[@gregorythomassr5485]

🤣🤣🤣

[@angiemottershead1394]

Love that comment. God bless your guitar. 💛💛💛

[@mattmurray9018]

Mine too!

[@mattmurray9018]

I have a tele that same color

[@geraldlogue7620]

This solo proves beyond any doubt that Prince was a musical genius... My favorite part was the look of both amazement and joy on Dhani Harrison's face...

[@TheGibbsy13]

Well said . Dhanis face is just amazing . What a total legend Prince is

[@timsimpson9367]

Master class from Prince. They looked lost when he belted out that solo.

[@AthenaKama]

He was so in awe yet just fanning out for a min like the rest of us when watching this lol

[@James-zf5lg]

Prince prove that he's just one of the best guitar players that ever was

[@judithperez2430]

The hardest part still is the ‘was’…still miss him

[@kimblake9356]

That guitar solo never gets old.

[@alhamilton06]

This has to be one of the greatest guitar solos in music history and those in attendance had no idea they would witness a guitar virtuoso. RIP Prince and TP

[@meganrussell53]

Yeah, lucky people. Times a million. 🎶💜

[@malcolmdermit3436]

Very simply, a masterpiece

[@_Redu]

A perfect Gilmorean solo.

[@dragonballz4998]

Prince don't rest

[@Mediumreginald]

Dude rips solos like this all the time

[@loririewaldt5038]

Honestly, my favorite part is seeing the smile on Dhani's face. His father would have LOVED this.

[@riverzend13]

same. ♥

[@pamterry1486]

@@riverzend13 he looks just like his dad

[@riverzend13]

@@pamterry1486 he does! he’s the spitting image of him. ♥

[@brentmccormick7058]

Prince was amazing and he shined!! What a performance and tribute

[@Ibi_Ro]

Totalmente ❤

[@treeliniusmaximus8412]

The look on Dhani Harrisons' face as he watches Prince absolutely kill it in his Dad's song is Priceless, he knows how awesome it is and he is right there with him on stage. So good!

[@jimstephenson1896]

Look up some of his comments when interviewed a out it later on. Not the most complimentary tbh

[@joelhenry5489]

@@jimstephenson1896 He said they were nervous because Prince was included last minute but they were blown away by his performance.

[@og-greenmachine8623]

He’s watching history.

[@fauzyb29]

You can see him smiling before Prince even starts, he's looking over at Prince and knows what's about to come.

[@StealthySpace7]

@@joelhenry5489 blown away, but not in a great way. He wasn’t a fan of how Prince would mislead them in practices with what kind of solo he was planning.

[@JohnBrown-pq9tj]

Since my (now deceased) fiancée first turned me onto this, I've wondered what it's like being a musician here and realizing you're part of something special and iconic. Like, everyone there had to know that when Prince started tearing shit right up, they were in a serious moment. It must be electric.

[@jabbathehutt1888]

I don’t think you can reach power levels much higher than Prince casually walking on stage, standing on the side the whole song, and then busting out into one of the best guitar solos in history, returning your guitar back to heaven, and then casually walking back off stage again. He knows he just rocked everyone’s world, and he doesn’t even stay to get applauded. Absolute legend.

[@aindatenhoconta]

By the time he did that there was already youtube, so he knew we would be applauding him forever, whenever we would watch this again

[@-Gorby-]

He had to let go of it quick, it was far too hot to handle after that solo

[@rezos666]

he played awsome... but that Diva attitude gets on my nerves

[@zzebedee1419]

@@rezos666 I just take that as being the Prince showmanship in full effect. There’s definitely a level of arrogance there but when you’re THAT good …

[@jabbathehutt1888]

@@rezos666 yeah to me that’s just a part of the show I guess, I can’t really judge him because I feel like he’s almost earned it with his pure ability alone

[@albertmijares2566]

In 2004 Rolling Stones Magazine omitted Prince's name as one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. This performance was his answer to the Magazine.

[@robertm4919]

Absolutely!

[@ruth80809]

They're a joke.

[@ruth80809]

They're a joke.

[@kennethspengler9934]

As was his superbowl performance.

[@didamnesia3575]

Rolling stone is a bunch of alcoholics in NYC pretending to be musicians

[@Sandrineworld]

No matter if you liked him or not, you can't deny that Prince was an absolute genius: he killed it on guitar, bass guitar, drums, and piano, he composed every notes of his songs...I call it genius. RIP legend.

[@marcieannedriscoll3086]

I saw him play at Paisley Park in 1998. I lived in Minneapolis and he invited the entire audience of his sold out concert at the Target Center to his "house" after. We stood out in the cold but I am sooo glad we did. No drinking. No drugs. He played every instrument all night long. Absolutely incredible talent.

[@yowtfever]

What's not to like?

[@Oliver-fv6tz]

Genius is not even an enough word for what prince was.

[@StonedOli]

Listening to the radio one would never know that. This solo makes it painfully obvious that we were robbed...

[@DamienDae]

Absolute genius and amazing musician without a doubt but while he wrote most of his songs, some were written with other composers. Purple Rain for instance was written by Wendy and Lisa just to give you an example.

[@savachi]

I come back to this video weekly to be reminded what smoothness and greatness looks and sounds like

[@Andy-LucyGSD]

I’m back again. God only knows how many times I’ve watched this.

[@m.a.v.p.8926]

Me too... And always... 😢😢😢

[@KatTom415]

Same😂

[@Al-Rudigor]

Me too

[@denissimeon8303]

Again and in my car on the car Park of m'y cie

[@Fe302011]

Same❤😂😂

[@d_classified6433]

RIP Tom Petty and Prince. 2 absolute rock royalty legends .

[@Broker205]

Amen!

[@rod9545]

Prince was slaying it. Unbelievable!!

[@hannaj4032]

While the song was a tribute to George, Prince was inducted the same night and you got to love that Tom is paying homage to him with his purple shirt. The man was pure class.

[@inmyopinion651]

Amen and George Harrison as well

[@dkidd201]

Throws the guitar, and struts off stage, CLASSIC. The outfit, the guitar, the patience, the showmanship, the TALENT. Man, Prince truly was a legend and SEVERELY underrated as a guitar player. As a performer he was truly unmatched and left it all on stage. RIP PRINCE.

[@billgeltzeiler5929]

The man played everythinggggggg

[@dorothykuveke1217]

It really is such a pity, that the media placed so much focus on Prince dress style, what he wore on and off the stage.😢 What they should have been focusing on and sending out to all people was that many loved his music and how incredibly great he was on that guitar. Wow! Can Prince play that guitar, which was the first time for me. . That man had tremendous talent and for some reason I didn't even know it. 🕊️ Can that guy play or what🎉. I was mesmerized. Never knew he could play guitar like that? What the hell took everybody so long to get that message out to me!! Well at least I'm going to see it now. What a great send off for George Harrison and I believe the guy in the back might just have been his son 🥰😘😘

[@SiFiClark]

Underrated by whom? Evidence?

[@billgeltzeiler5929]

@@SiFiClark snubbed by Rolling Stones 100 greatest guitar players of all time list, this guitar solo was direct response to that lol

[@dorothykuveke1217]

@@SiFiClark I think I've been in love with all types of music since I've been about 14 years of age. I even had the opportunity at working one of the arenas where Prince was the performer for that evening. I wanted to see him, as many rumors were going around about how weird he looked, such as. people in my office, comedians making fun of the way Prince dressed and acted. So overall I would say here and there , I would hear derogatory statements made about anartist named Prince. So I had to go see for myself which I did and I thought he was outstanding 💥💯💥. So that's the unfortunate part of the story. I hope I cleared that matter up for you, and now he's gone 🙏 Today everyone says what a great musical genius he was. If only they had told him that more often when he was alive!! I find it to be a very sad, sad prejudice story!! Have a great weekend!💥💯💥

[@xadie04]

Prince walked on stage a legend and walked off into immortality...

[@brendaowens7463]

He blasts everyone else out of the water and then just struts away. That’s PRINCE and I miss him.

[@chaideelove1819]

Yep

[@manofbeard]

Definitely. A true legend.

[@RJ-wx3fh]

It's always a pleasure to see people good at a thing do their thing -seeing it done with such flair is a bonus

[@benmartin5417]

I miss him too. Genius and he makes me smile so much

[@galetinm]

They invited him to play together with them, they had a reason to do it, they enjoyed it as much as everyone else. The other solo player was playing the original solo, they all had their part, it was not a competition. Blasting anyone else there was not the point.

[@LiveDonkeyDeadLion]

It’s how they hide Prince until the solo that just increases the impact of his incredible talents, and that moment when Dhani Harrison smiles knowing what is about to happen and how we will all be blown away

[@Nakam459]

Such a sweet soul in that moment I feel it was a moment of respect pretty cooll.

[@davidleslie1127]

That's because all the other musicians heard him in rehearsal and said, "Prince, dude. You've got to go last. No one can follow that..." If you know a guy is about to light the piano on fire make sure it's the end of the show.😂

[@LiveDonkeyDeadLion]

@@davidleslie1127 love that! I can imagine Killer setting the piano on fire with Jimi burning his guitar, but this time because they saw Prince play play

[@russe11pau1]

@@davidleslie1127 I'm not sure if the other guys got to hear this in rehearsal. If I remember the story correctly, Prince was supposed to do a solo midway through the song, but during rehearsal another musician up and decided he himself was going to play all the solos himself and Prince just kind of went along with it. There wasn't going to be another chance for a rehearsal with Prince so the director had a talk with him about what was going to happen and Prince basically told him not to worry about it, that he'll come in at the very end and to just let the other guy do whatever. That's why when he starts his solo during the actual show, he bursts out of nowhere and at times it's almost like he's mocking the other guy. But pretty much leading up to that, only Prince knew what he was going to do.

[@billcook4768]

If we believe the stories (and music stories are inherently unreliable) he didn’t know what was to come. None of them did.

[@julio_scissors]

Dhani's smile while Prince is killing it always makes me happy.

[@el34glo59]

Ashame he talked a bit of shit afterwards about him and this performance. He said his smiling was because he thought it was awkward and he wasn't enjoying it and he was a buffer between the others. The others who he said were probably thinking the same thing, God this is awful etc. He's full if it. He cleary loved it

[@aahumada1]

Time stamp?

[@herpermike_]

​@@aahumada1yes! Please time stamp for us so we know what you're talking about lol

[@officialkristenskeet]

​@herpermike_ 3:25. Dhani off Tom's shoulder, smiling and nodding at Prince as he steps forward right before the spotlight hits him.

[@adamfree9903]

Him too. Prince is one of the most unheralded guitarists and he is one of the greatest. Stunning

[@mrol3273]

Let me say frickin iconic Prince, thank you!! Every time I watch it brings a euphoric smile to this old man. Well done!!

[@SuperRosebudable]

Still watching in 11/2024. Great performance by all!!

[@carlarogers2127]

Yep, right here watching, grooving and smiling on 11/3/2024 💜

[@lovingtheglovedone]

💜

[@pjtorresjr]

Same 11/04/24

[@JustinColman-kz5fl]

Same.

[@geezerrda]

11/08/2024

[@caitlinbell5286]

Prince was such a criminally underrated guitarist. I’ve seen this dozens of times and I still get chills. I also love seeing Dhani Harrison geek out while watching him.

[@raydar2630]

Yeah... obviously, Dhani was diggin' it.

[@rustybritches6747]

yep! mic drop hahahaha LOL no! fuckin guitar throw!

[@jeepmanxj]

What the fuck are you talking about? He is widely considered one of the greatest ever to pick up the instrument. His ability not only to compose but to play and improvise is fucking legendary.

[@mariagood9121]

I Agree.

[@rashadjames8996]

Prince is hands down the greatest guitarist that ever lived

[@vadenk4433]

Prince gives me chills when i watch this. But i gotta give props to the sound engineer, the mix on this is incredible. To be able to hear everyone on that stage and all the vocals live is almost impossible.

[@bluntflair]

Yeah, it’s good work.

[@DuckDaPhillyFan]

Your comment just gave me the chills! You are absolutely correct! You are not supposed to hear the acoustic guitar, so cleanly! Sound engineer did that!

[@Steve-yf2ve]

Why cause he was a bit of an og of a guitarist

[@Steve-yf2ve]

Winwood is a good guitar player too

[@TheFartManiac]

He probably meant because the sound from the acoustic guitar wouldn’t usually register very well or prominent in the mix. Nothing against Winwood

[@billy1015BG]

5:25 gives me goosebumps every time i watch. Every note, chord, scale, and rhythm guitar tempo intensity changing is immaculate. Pure maestros and their work. People were so lucky to experience this live. And Princes facial expression showing that he will hit F in the right time and them understanding it just wow. What a musicians....

[@theycallmeklee]

It’s not often you hear a guitar weep that beautifully. That solo was just incredible.

[@metalmamasue3680]

He's never really been given full credit for the amazing musician he really is. I listen to this song ALL the time. Idc how many years ago it was, it's a classic, love Tom Petty RIP and a master class from Prince. RiPP (Rest in Purple Peace) 😎🎸💯✌️

[@danskrolla]

I always come for the solo but honestly the entire song is great

[@notyourfault.2860]

Top 5 solos of all time, prove me wrong.

[@jeffersonleandro]

@@notyourfault.2860 can't prove, just agree ! :)

[@darrylammons4446]

Awesome

[@thelevisullivan]

How can anyone not be amazed by the sight of Prince rearranging the universe’s molecular structure like it’s nothing?

[@TheresaEdgeworth]

Simple they just have to have a high enough IQ to appreciate how art is a reflection of the culture at the moment to be entertained by it but if there character is empathetic and there ability to relate a feel the human condition, well then they also know prince was trying to push pull or drag us into the future but with style and grace just to show off 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RS-zp6hb]

What, with a few fancy licks? Wtf is everyone so impressed? I came here expecting to be blown away. Video ended and I was still waiting.

[@nickcoolpants4855]

@@RS-zp6hbSAME DUDE like i dont see whats so special about this solo???

[@blu48]

I'm one who is amazed.

[@nickcoolpants4855]

@@blu48 ay man, go listen to the solo to comfortably numb -david gilmour live in pompeii and let me know what you think

[@burtmcaster4739]

And Prince throws his guitar and walks off stage without saying a word. Man was one of the greatest performers there’s ever been.

[@genogeno6643]

I read his tech caught it, gave it to Oprah, who ended up giving it back to him....cant make that shit up...lol

[@o00gourou00o]

> Drops one of the best guitar solos ever > Refuses to elaborate further > Leaves

[@laural9811]

He was dressed like a gangster. He stole the show. Not a dry pair of panties in the house. The other musicians were just grateful to be on the stage with him.

[@sqwank2]

Prince! I miss him..

[@Tijuanabill]

He would never actually put his (fake) Telecaster (Hohner Madcat) in danger. That is the instrument that played every note of every recorded guitar you ever heard from him. It's not a Fender; but it's his baby, just the same.

[@robmoore3173]

The “walk off” at the end of the performance was so PRINCE ! Only HE CAN DO THAT !! RIP king !!!!

[@Revsaberre]

It's 2023 and this is STILL the greatest guitar solo ever

[@alexandretaffarello6721]

bold statement

[@alexandretaffarello6721]

​@@mariodesimone3236i'd say in the live/improvised solos, but in general, imo its more like an honorable mention

[@8thwonderoftheworld920]

It's 2023 and that guitar is STILL in the air

[@pumpkinking8030]

Yes my friend correct

[@billrobbins5874]

George definitely smiling down on this day. RIP ♥️

[@Dhyatt61]

And none of them will ever forget the night they performed with Prince.

[@TheFord1932]

More like performing with Tom petty you mean.

[@johndeere593]

​@@TheFord1932 Naw he meant what he said. Wtf is your problem 😕

[@TheFord1932]

Calm down bro,petty better.

[@robertblauner7680]

​@@TheFord1932Relax, Francis! Prince = 🐐

[@parentsbasement7734]

Jeff Lynn has entered the building!

[@nadudvaryk]

- Rolling Stone Magazine: "Prince is an average guitar player" - Prince: "Hold my beer..."

[@oldrrocr]

why are all narcissists just average at what they do?

[@StitchayWoman1]

Rolling Stone has a great track record of being wrong about most things- this is maybe the best example of all time

[@PhellpsBrasiliano]

Did they really write that? lol

[@scribe712]

Prince didn't drink alcohol but we get the sentiment. LOL

[@pinpon163]

​@@PhellpsBrasilianoif I recall, they did not put him in the top 100 at the time (they updated it since to top 30ish).

[@120barrywilde]

lost count how many times i've listened to this it just keep getting better banging tune fanstastic

[@Annabelleg_07]

The fact the prince could play over 20 instruments at the level is just amazing. 100% one of the greatest musicians to ever walk this earth.

[@baromareq356]

He was the best I ever saw live. His presence was wonderful. Gone too soon I would of liked to see him a few more times

[@Annabelleg_07]

@@baromareq356 You’re correct. Not only is he a great musician but he is also an amazing performer. He was always able to put on a good show.

[@eyvithorgeirsson6028]

He was maybe not a virtuoso in all those instruments that he played, but even the fact that he was a virtuoso on multiple instruments, great singer, great songwriter, and was at least decent at dozens of instruments just goes to how one of a kind he was as a musician.

[@HandbagDiva]

@@eyvithorgeirsson6028He recorded all the music himself as well as provided backing vocals on his debut album.

[@el34glo59]

He didn't play 20 instruments at THIS LEVEL

[@jstohler]

The fact that none of the professional musicians onstage were prepared for what was about to happen is still the greatest part of this.

[@kevzilla2746]

they knew he was going to try to upstage everyone. they talked about it before the show. they all knew what kind of narcissist Prince was.

[@sooahlee170]

Kevzilla, how is Prince a narcissist? Look at Dhani smiling at Prince. His smile just sums up. Pick up your guitar which seems to gently weep right now.

[@cimunsays1361]

​@@kevzilla2746 and Prince backed it up every time.

[@Playbackrm100]

Precisely!!!!!!

[@Brian-rq8hi]

Haha, you can't put the genie back in the bottle. You give prince a solo and it's gonna be the solo he wants to play in that moment no matter what was discussed prior to going on stage and I have absolutely no problem with that.

[@Tiago_007]

He walks off stage like a BOSS. In your face Rolling Stone. And yes it’s 2024.

[@MM-Red]

🫡

[@TheJofrica]

Ey yo did he just chuck his Telecaster? What became of it and what happened to it? Did anyone retrieve it?

[@kraz007]

Boss? He is a Rock God, just like this email David Bowie signed...

[@faviangarza5192]

He practically strutted off the stage 🕺😎

[@Lilly-er2sw]

​@@TheJofricaIt was caught by one of his employees and given to Oprah Winfrey who gave promptly back to Prince.

[@johnhamilton5431]

The grin towards Tom just before the end is all the proof anyone needs that Tom encouraged him to blow it away throughout

[@KenobiStark1]

Oh man, RIP Tom Petty, RIP Prince, RIP George Harrison. All the lads. I can even imagine the angelic primordial sounds they are making in the after life.

[@TheTomcory]

Beck ad well..... who was playing to the right of Beck? Dude was damn good as well but Prince stole that show for real.

[@APTKC2025]

@@TheTomcorySteve Winwood.

[@TonyBurke100]

And all the rest too. Do I get to play my G&L does the Lord like Fender amps too. I'm seventy years old and being a drug crazed hippy back then I didn't think I'd live past 48. Why 48 ? I have no idea but nowadays being old and worn out I can't wait to leave this world.I'm being honest here.

[@TheTomcory]

@@APTKC2025 Oh geez can't believe I didn't catch that... thanks.

[@traciebenton1220]

I love George 's son reaction when Prince comes on stage

[@petrirantanen]

Everybody's here because of Prince. So am I in 2024. I just can't get enough of him. Everybody did a great job and let Prince shine. Rest In Peace

[@markboller4313]

Prince was truly a musician at his best....no one even comes close to his persona ❤❤❤

[@dannyboy6885]

I'm actually here because everyone on stage made this song amazing

[@suzancharlton]

I'm here for George. Prince is awesome.

[@bluenirvana2010]

I've watched this so many times...and I'm always drawn to either Prince or Dhani Harrison.

[@donbertelsmannjr8193]

jeff lynne's vocals killed it...

[@zdravkodimitrov3016]

Not having this on any music platform is a crime against humanity.

[@seanholguin5044]

Spotify my brother they have this exact version!

[@beatricediliddo7843]

@@seanholguin5044 not in Europe. It's not avaliable.

[@moniquereed8662]

Tidal

[@qqw743]

It would actually be classic Prince if it somehow disappeared off all the platforms, never to be heard again.

[@AKC69]

@@beatricediliddo7843 why

[@Dabhr2]

Prince Rogers Nelson.. I bought his first album.. and just about everything after. one of the greatest musicians ever... truly missed. .. may he rest peacefully. Respect!

[@palmerlp]

It’s not just the guitar playing. It’s the outfit, the dancing, the bit where he falls offstage and the big guy catches him… it’s the PRINCE of it all!

[@mariahardy1201]

That Part!! Oh and that sly grin! 💜

[@elainedouglas9650]

Prince be princin'

[@marymactavish]

Dhani's face when he and Prince look at each other.

[@CorePathway]

My man is a PERFORMER!

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

I saw him in concert 3 times. He was EPIC 💜💜💜

[@songshineoriginalmusic]

What is also cool about Prince's solo here is that he is constantly checking in with Petty so as not to stomp on the vocals. Great musicianship and sensitivity to the song. And Dhani is digging it!

[@jonkline709]

Great point dude

[@jimescalante382]

Tru dat

[@shawnyoung8752]

@@meagainokay7673 I like your point. Its not like he just showed up a winged it. I like the fact that Prince was a diva but showed his respect for the Man? Or his music. That was a claa act on his part. In 1983 i saw a part of the ARMS concerts for Ronnie Lane. 1st set had watts. Cocker. Clapton and Beck. Never new about becks music. Him and clapton went back an forth with the lead. 2d set was page. Paul brown an a heavy metal set. Ok. Then 3rd set all came out did 4 yardbirds songs. Then went into cream classics. White room. Crossroads. Strange brew. Tales of brave ullysses. I feel free. Page was a bystander. Clapton and Beck were impressive with their back an forth lead playing. 40 years ago. I didnt even realize what a show it was.

[@songshineoriginalmusic]

@@meagainokay7673 It is easy to go long with popular opinion here. I think Prince was a very good lead guitarist, not great like Hendrix who shaped a style some of which can be heard in Prince's solo. I am not sure if you play guitar or not, I do. I can tell you that it is hard to drop in like he did and perform well. All I ever wanted to be was a lead guitarist because it is possibly the best example of living in the moment and making it mean something. It is what jamming is all about and I appreciate his ability and willingness to do so on a big stage. He in many ways embodied live performance by "real musicians' as he put it no matter the outcome. The break has a few very good moments and mostly is fitting to the song, like starting around 5:06. It is not the best lead break ever however and I know if he were here today he would say the same thing.

[@songshineoriginalmusic]

@@meagainokay7673 Appreciate the link. If pull offs and arpeggios that never end is your thing then I guess it is okay. There are really two distinct lead playing styles out there: Ones that show off a player's proficiency and others that are from the heart. I prefer the latter. Not to say his lead break is bad. Note that he plays the same licks over at times however. No matter the complication, this a very taboo thing to do on a lead break. But even Prince does the same thing in places. So a technically proficient solo that lacks heart on a song that demands it is my take. I am not terribly impressed with either and I think I can do just as good or better in a particular moment, not to sound egotistical.

[@atx0025]

This single video to show anyone who says "why was Prince a big deal?" Arguably one of the most talented musicians and showmans of all time. RIP true king of pop.

[@tombeyerlein3813]

Agree, except I'd say it's inarguable.

[@moonwalkerkop4479]

Neh, MJ was the King Of Pop, Prince is the king of Telecasters lol

[@silva7493]

And that is the truth! The day after we lost him I saw where someone online asked just that very question, so I replied just with this video. About 6.5 minutes later he posted; "Wow. Just.. wow."

[@tonydoherty2190]

Compared to George Harrison prince was underrated so were many other singers and bands and duets who were far more talented than Harrison its a strange nonsensical world we live in

[@moonwalkerkop4479]

@@tonydoherty2190 Prince was DEFINITELY not underrated and sure, there were bands more talented than George, but he definitely deserved all the fame he got, others just didn't get enough

[@ItDoesArt]

This is one of my favorite KZbin videos and Dhani Harrison's reaction to Prince is my reaction every time I watch this. Which is several times through the year. It's my favorite George Harrison song and, I mean, it's just a fantastic performance of everyone, but omg Prince's performance seals it for me. Oh dang. So good

[@fnkdrmr86]

The energy he brings to the band during his solo is insane. You can feel it. That’s the sign of a true rock star.

[@doug941]

I think just having the balls to believe that the solo section was meant for him! ROCKSTAR! Rest in peace purple one.

[@WoodsUlmann]

It's also the way he's virtuoso, channelling something other worldly in ability and execution... while never being out of step with the song, the rest of the band, or the spirit of the night. A solo that requires the deterity and emotional depth, the soul, to be able to balamce the sun and it's power on the head of a pin.

[@modernchampionmusic81]

@@WoodsUlmann yea baby

[@bidensniffedmetoo1005]

Holy fuq

[@RaulLopez-jo1ou]

pinche Prince si se la bañaba

[@popcandan3519]

3:25 the look of excitement on Dhani Harrison's face is my favorite moment because he knows that he is about to witness one of the greatest moments in rock history. I've watched this a thousand times.

[@frankchan9025]

Agree

[@brentmccormick7058]

Me too. I get chills and tearful sometimes. Prince was amazing

[@glowwurm29]

Yes. So sweet!!

[@skeezix8156]

I saw him in an interview and he said the big smile was because he wasn’t sure how Tom and Jeff were going to react to Prince’s playing. Rehearsals were a straight shooting rendition and here comes Prince like a fireball tearing the place up.

[@scenariomckinney]

Yes,sir!!!

[@korabm2155]

Legend has it after that performance, that same guitar 9 months later gave birth to 3 beautiful children

[@Paul_SD]

It did also need a cigarette immediately after the performance as well😎

[@walterflifpereiramedina3977]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Mrs.4evaGloriousTodd]

😂😂😂😂

[@PurpleSoulMKE]

Facts! 😂😂😂

[@L8nitedave]

with different color eyes and hair!

[@hannaj4032]

Prince was looking over at Tom for affirmation! Tom was in awe. I hope they’re jamming like this in heaven.

[@jerseyjoe82364]

My earlier comment has been scrubbed because I spoke the truth. Prince was awesome in this, but his attitude was so disrespectful when he "guitar dropped" and walked offstage as if saying..."I am better than all of you." He was so insecure that he couldn't be humble enough around other musicians who have clearly honored and respected him. What a loser...sad, sad, man.

[@VVV-kk5yb]

​@@jerseyjoe82364Actually it was the opposite. In the rehearsal they kinda underestimated and shunned Prince. He left the rehearsal early. You can tell Prince is very quiet and is perceived as mysterious by most. Prince showed them what time it was on that stage. That's why he threw the guitar in the air. He wasn't even using his custom symbol guitar. It wasn't arrogance but excellence.

[@hannaj4032]

@@jerseyjoe82364 - Olivia Harrison tried to have Prince removed from the tribute to George. The producer pushed back and made Tom Petty the peace keeper. Of course Prince was a bit uncomfortable which is why he kept looking at Tom for reassurance but he was not disrespectful. When Prince passed away Tom addressed the performance on his radio show and talked about how gracious and humble Prince was through the entire experience. He made the performance epic. Your comment has no merit and makes you seem bigoted.

[@stefan64s]

I miss Prince and Tom, such Greats

[@pumas6189]

@@VVV-kk5yb This never gets old to me. He had to show what he was made of.

[@ZiggyPlayedGuitar1225]

Look at his facial expressions and body movements. He's feeling the music. He is the music.

[@ragtowne]

Indeed…

[@hugueslefevre1845]

...like Jimi Hendrix

[@kieranwilkes2038]

Hell yh

[@Heyemeyohsts]

Lol

[@youarewinston]

he's also feeling the opiates

[@patrickhale424]

RIP Tom Petty and Prince. You touched millions with your music and will touch trillions before it's all said and done.

[@loiceklund6624]

Idk bout trillions

[@JasonDavis103]

@@loiceklund6624 Eventually. The world and their music will continue on many, many, many years after we're all dead.

[@Trollololololful]

This is literally a tribute to George Harrison and you don't even mention him.

[@kellythomas90]

Those killer 💊 use must

[@hellboundTX333]

And both died by the same tragic cause. Preventable. The world was robbed of so much more greatness!😢

[@michaeltanber301]

I must say, the man did a great job. Waited patiently, then took over with authoritative presence as he spilled out some very tasteful heartfelt licks

[@nighttempest7163]

Prince absolutely shredded the solo, chucked his guitar and just bounced. What a legend.

[@TyroneNelson]

Yes he was truly a legend....

[@jimmyskinnie]

god caught that guitar....or maybe George?

[@TyroneNelson]

@@jimmyskinnie I think it was his security team the guy that picked him up when he went back into the crowd and pushed him back on stage

[@onerandombruh]

He is dearly missed.

[@lainie105]

Very well said & absolutely true! Prince hit the stage and stole the entire show!

[@conniemaria2121]

I love how George Harrison’s son smiled right before Prince’s solo, because he knew that Prince was about to cut up! I adore Prince and George. Both legends in their own right. ❤

[@kathleensalazar5222]

so true

[@0xKruzr]

Prince got on that solo and just absolutely shredded the entire building's faces off. Absolutely masterful.

[@tthompson4768]

Nope. He didn't enjoy Prince

[@gretchenlenzparmer68]

So I heard that Prince didn’t go to rehearsal & Dani was nodding & smiling to let him know….this is your part! Then he saw why he needed no rehearsal!

[@AEKITER]

I was wondering who that kid was! He was having the time of his LIFE! Watching his reaction to Prince SLAYING it was my favorite part!

[@S.A.R.O.]

So tragic, we lost Prince and Tom Petty far too soon. Such massive talents.

[@usgamechamp1091]

Prince, Tom Petty, and Beastie Boys my all time favorites. TOO bad for me, ha

[@Boospoochie]

Not to mention George...

[@S.A.R.O.]

@@Boospoochie yes, absolutely.

[@julielortz670]

And George...

[@terrywebb1139]

I wept!

[@TheJulianwilde]

In just one solo... Prince takes one of the Beatle's most memorable songs and ensconces it in the Pantheon of Rock's Greatest Songs. His genius is more than just conjuring the perfect solo, but bringing to his master class performance an energy, a magnetism and a passionate charisma that transcends the genre.

[@rodhall1454]

I was never a fan of Prince's music but his solo absolutely 'knocked my socks off'. One of the best pieces of showmanship and guitar styling I've ever seen. What a pity we lost him so soon.

[@nickb2722]

Damn that’s the sad truth I never realized his talents until after his death the same with Chris Cornell and I’ll never get to see them perform live…….. what a loss

[@tracytrunn5625]

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER. Blessings ✨🙏💞🙏✨

[@goober8798]

I feel ya. I think we all have so many discoveries to make for music. Now that we have the internet, decades of music to catch up to, plus - believe it or not - tons of great new artists, it's hard to blame anyone for not knowing or appreciating every great artist from any decade, living or dead.

[@Chicanaloca]

You missed many great chances to see him live!

[@goober8798]

@@Chicanaloca I was lucky enough to see Prince and Bowie in my life. I consider myself very lucky.

[@lisamorrison2149]

I love watching Dhani's expression when Prince is shredding it up. Priceless!!

[@deannculver7969]

He was in awe!

[@nellyville1977]

Same! 💜

[@kkdonny4096]

Whoever would like to see that song played the best it’s ever been played, watch 11yr old Taj Farrant play in here on KZbin.

[@gaycramer2658]

I totally agree. I’m a fan of all of them individually and I love seeing their reactions.

[@KS-sh4xn]

Yes..but at the very end you can see Dahni looking for Prince who has left the stage before the applause ends and at the very very last second Dahni appears to throw his arms in the air and shrugs...kinda sad.

[@toddbutler8102]

Prince’s solo on this is untouchable, but for me Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne’s controlled singing and playing allow for the solo to shine.

[@damonwimbley9798]

@toddbutler..voices blend so well together..

[@dandeve]

The display of respect is often overlooked.

[@MarquiseDeSade-fo7tk]

Very well put. Jeff Lynne is a phenomena

[@cm577]

Well observed 👍🏻

[@phife1878]

Untouchable because nobody would purposely play something with no feeling.

[@KathySadowski-k9s]

I have watched this numerous times and it still gives me cold chills! Best guitar solo ever!

[@blahblahoww123]

Prince's solo is one of the best representations on why it's super important to have good vibrato technique. His feel and vibrato are amazing

[@quix99]

His vibrato is thin and narrow and sounds like hes on crack.

[@Aaron-zq2gz]

Yah I mean it's advanced musical types of theory into the future of rock and roll...

[@jameswalker4704]

You got that right...😮

[@jaycehudson]

I think a lot of people forgot just how good a guitarist Prince was. This proves it. And look at the absolute joy on his face as he plays it. That's the way every guitarist feels when we nail a solo.

[@bazjams4112]

I thought PRN was just an okay guitarist until his new years eve 1999 performance made me a believer. Generational talent 👏🏾

[@mzchameleon]

TRUST ME THEY DIDN'T FORGET 💯 HOW 🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥

[@joyceswope5581]

Had the profound fortune to see Prince with great seats. He played EVERY instrument on stage, including a harp. Complete and utter BRILLIANCE!

[@tinawilcox7026]

All self-taught, as I understand 😊

[@justme-wm1ol]

Me and my wife who was high school sweethearts we saw the Purple Rain tour twice and Prince through her his necklace, we still have it to this day LOL I was pissed at the time because he did it on purpose but it was pretty cool didn't take long for me to tell everybody about it LOL

[@IRONHEAD12701]

I saw Prince in MSG for the Purple Rain tour. I remember him doing 3 encores. Fantastic show and music. We all danced together on our seats, the floor, wherever 😂❤everyone had a blast 😂

[@LearnGrowHealThrive]

lol Yep, and if you ever saw him 3 nights in a row, back to back, you'd not only get all the instruments on the stage AND the most awesome dance performance, you also got a unique show every night. I honestly don't know how one person could have so much creative talent and prowess. I hate to be one of those people who just GUSH over someone famous, but this man was tapped into the universe in a way no other artist before him was. I mean, just prolific and extraordinarily talented. I was 17 the first time I saw him. Talk about having the bar set so high that no one in your lifetime will ever...could ever...match it? Pssh, I feel so lucky. I bet you feel lucky, too. lol No one will understand unless they've seem him live. lol They're think we're fanatics talking about an artist this way.

[@LucaSees]

​@LearnGrowHealThrive No, think you were in the flow and connected to that amazing energy. The ones that lose their minds, don't hear the magic.

[@lotnik1976]

20 years later and still breathtaking… The Artist with his guitar allowing us to experience different dimension…

[@itsthetimeofthezeason]

I've seen this performance at least 100 times, and I still get goosebumps and teary-eyed every time Prince starts his solo 🥺

[@CanyonWanderer]

Same here ... And by now, 100 might be on the conservative side 🙂

[@NsixVHF]

I feel the same way 100%!!

[@BiigMoneyGrip]

This whole team assembled to pay a tribute, and Prince unwittingly performed a tribute to himself…

[@reybeloart]

🎯

[@kathleensalazar5222]

same here

[@leandrepascualbouys7648]

Prince played guitar like he was invented the instrument , what a performance , a absolute stuning moment

[@erikgour3475]

Should've seen him live on the Purple Rain album. EPIC.

[@crystalwalker8493]

He was a master

[@spenceredmisten2322]

@@erikgour3475the album where men cried

[@bingsinatra5283]

So much so, it makes me wonder what the original would've sounded like if Hendrix had played on it.

[@Someone-vn9ce]

I love how Prince didn't show up to practice, stood back through half the song then suddenly took over the guitar solo, stole the show, then threw his guitar up and strutted off the stage. It was his middle finger to the rock world for always snubbing him as one of the greatest guitarists in history. They didn't snub his guitar playing after that performance which to this day is considered one of the greatest guitar performances in history!!

[@Steve-o2n8l]

I heard that... pretty cool.

[@Jon7athanStudios]

Prince did show up to practice and Marc Mann, a studio musician who worked with Jeff Lynne, stepped on the first solo of two set aside for Prince 1:57 because it was his only shot doing anything anyone would ever see on a large stage. Prince evidently was non plussed by somebody attempting to upstage him and said he would just take the outro solo and just waited for his solo live to let everyone know who they were actually playing with 3:29. Search 'The Day Prince’s Guitar Wept the Loudest (Published 2016)' NewYorkTimes

[@liamcastro-wilkins3018]

​@@Jon7athanStudios so long story short, Prince saw someone upstaging him then said "hold my beer"

[@jamesfoodie2738]

@@Jon7athanStudios It's like he is the final boss from the Crossroads video game, and Marc lost.

[@juanrackkevin]

Not even. Huge prince fan but that was the shit

[@chetan4u]

Prince was truly a master of the guitar. His technical precision was awe-inspiring, whether it’s intricate fingerpicking, lightning-fast solos, or complex chord progressions. Beyond the technique, his ability to convey raw emotion through his playing is what sets him apart-every note seems to tell a story. Prince had a unique style that blends with Rock music , making his solos instantly recognizable and deeply impactful. Watching or listening to Prince play is a reminder of what true artistry sounds like.

[@RickWilcoxatGoogle]

So glad Prince got to gift this performance to the world before he passed. What a prodigy.