27th April 2009 ~ Tavis Smiley

[@MegaPlucas]

I miss him so much. This interview made me cry. The world lost something so precious when he passed.

[@johnparker5421]

I can relate to your comment. There is a void in the universe since Prince has left this world. A empty spot has formed. I wish he was still here. Please Don't get hooked on drugs people. You are loved

[@lumiere7216]

@@johnparker5421 He was taken from us! To be clear he did not OD he was murdered It’s been 4 years, and no one has been held responsible, or even complicit, in Prince’s death! Someone provided the “fake” pharmaceuticals that took his life... someone knows the details!

[@luvslyfe1]

LadyT841 Stop spreading misinformation. The coroner diagnosed it as an accidental OD. She’s not about to lose her license in calling it anything other than it actually was.

[@starstar366]

Same here!

[@patricesage331]

I still can't believe he's gone. We lost someone really special.

[@shannonmatheson1587]

"we are in a place where we need one another and it's going to get rougher".....wow....very true. Prince was always ahead of his time.

[@kimrivers8605]

Right?!!🙏🛐➕💕💜

[@cindyc4470]

@@kimrivers8605 A

[@alev4287]

He was studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses and understood what Jesus said would happen is happening now. God lets us know what’s going on. We can figure out by doing what Prince did, study the Bible. We have the assurance of Jesus and his Father to be happy about.

[@aprilshowers1554]

@@alev4287 I admire his open mindedness. I studied with a Jehovah witness for a year despite the negativity I heard surrounding it. And although I decided it was not for me I never regretted the insight and studying I received I’n doing so. Prince always encouraged discovering and investigating new things and encouraging ones personal journey. He was brilliant and left his mark on the world❤️

[@tdublove9558]

WWG1WGA

[@tiffanytripp626]

Prince was so incredibly eloquent. He was so intelligent, so witty. I could listen to him talk for hours on end.

[@sacredaprilleescott9167]

A Mellow Fellow

[@kimrivers8605]

Me Too!!

[@kimrivers8605]

@Dania Ann Right!💜😁

[@tiffanytripp626]

@Dania Ann Yes, you can do both. 🙂

[@bodoorhakami]

couldnt agree more

[@pinkcashmeres]

Prince’s eyes were so beautiful. You could drown in them!

[@lumiere7216]

THE M O S T B E A U T I F U L M A N!

[@LizDaWiz]

So Beautiful and Absolutely

[@bktv0024]

He is/was a musical GENIUS!!!

[@karenprzygodzki6242]

So truly gifted taught me so much so grateful xxxx

[@karenprzygodzki6242]

Xxxxxxxxx

[@seemassive6024]

The Brother was 50 years old during this interview. We've lost a titan!

[@AnneliesRosseel]

He didn’t age at all

[@hollytyler2111]

Dude he doesn't look 50

[@collinjamesguitar]

Greatest ever. One of my biggest inspirations in life/music. I cried like a baby when I found out he died. Two of my very best friends played in a band with Jessie Johnson and when Jessie joined The Time, my friends were brought around Prince a lot and have a LOT of extremely cool and unique Prince stories. I always love getting them to re-tell them and so fourth.

[@WesHuntermusicman]

and look the same as he did in Purple Rain 1984

[@queenkaili3243]

50!!! Literally. The man could pass for 30.

[@966396631]

One of a kind. A real original. He was his own work of art.

[@paulacross3086]

That's a fact, your so on point.

[@twilson3203]

An original who copied everything that Rick James did: Rick James was the King of Punk Funk and Prince the King of Bubble Gum Funk. MTV made Prince and tried to break Rick James. MTV was the only reason why Prince was more popular but no way better than Rick James: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enLKdqedd8mJg5Y

[@MothGirl007]

@@twilson3203 They were both great - totally different, imho.

[@jonathanlawson1442]

He really was

[@JK-jm6kd]

I love prince's look for this interview.

[@kweliporter8120]

Love...kweli

[@brokenhallelujah72]

He should be in jail for this. On the verge of being obscene.

[@joyceboyd1838]

That's his Gatsby look! Its handsome too!

[@shannonmatheson1587]

@@brokenhallelujah72 haha....like the way you worked the LRC lyric into that comment...very clever :)

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

I’m pretty sure it's illegal to be as cool as this man was.

[@Malibanksofficial]

He is wearing a woman’s suit and shoes. That “man” was a flaming homosexual who at times thought he was a woman. Just like MJ

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

Mali Banks ...AND 🤷🏽‍♂️...??? Neanderthal. Apparently that threatens you. I guess some of our’s masculinity is more robust than yours which is threatened by other’s “flamboyance”. Is it 1960 where you live?

[@luvslyfe1]

Mali Banks No he wasn’t, but keep posting the BS that is just you doin you.

[@LizDaWiz]

LEGALLY CELEBRATED INFINITELY

[@LizDaWiz]

@@Malibanksofficial ......-1 + +1 = You ...0

[@Zero-ep1rp]

This man speaks truth and makes beautiful music. God rest his soul.

[@nosmoke247]

You slow AF this idiot worships Satan, you stupid or just brainwashed?

[@luvslyfe1]

A Smoke D. You’re obviously trolling or you’re dumb AF, because Prince’s relationship with God was a huge part of who he was

[@Zero-ep1rp]

@@nosmoke247 I'm brainwashed. I was taken to an underground facility and they washed my brain. I'm also really fucking stupid as well. Spot on.

[@nosmoke247]

@@Zero-ep1rp u want a cookie?

[@purpleflowers699]

A Smoke D. 💜Why Are You Even Here? You hate Prince so much, but you came here knowing this interview featured him. Hmmmm?💜🤔💜

[@lindajohnson9221]

Prince is so beautiful even his hands

[@jojandy1963]

Sooooo beautiful. Refined, articulate, gentle, honest, I could go on and on 💕

[@nataliecarlson2736]

I wish Prince and Sade could’ve made some music together, before his passing.

[@tcda3640]

Would of been Amazing

[@msladylibra8373]

OMG.that would have been Phenominal

[@alfreddreamer9097]

That would've been amazing. It really would have. I think he tried to create someone like a Sade when he found Bria Valente, I think, but the songs she and Prince made didn't sound as good as Sade. Sade has a smoothness and effortlessness about her that's very hard to match.

[@burlhorse61]

@Peace Dæmon its not new stuff though-its just her old stuff

[@jayholman502]

I always thought the same thing. But from what I understand (from online) she wasn't fond of him. Called him "Trashy"... Couldn't believe it..smh.

[@emmadalrymple4102]

Excellent interview. Prince had so much to still,offer the world. He dressed with class, he played, sang, wrote with love. RIP Prince.

[@bnhamilton]

And above all else, HE ROCKED THE HOUSE!

[@WesHuntermusicman]

Yes :)

[@laurac8894]

"its gonna get rougher", boy, did he know.

[@captainnemo190]

As he was so respected, if he were alive today, he could have made a huge difference and united a lot if people together. He was too young to die.

[@Jason36ism]

@@captainnemo190 if you think "they" want people to come together you still don't get it

[@HumbleAstronaut]

@@captainnemo190 I say that all the time. Especially with Minneapolis being in the state that it's in :/

[@danyelleorr-mcneil4711]

@@HumbleAstronaut I said the same thing: I just kept thinking "Now what would Prince think of this happening in and to his city?" I like to imagine he would throw a party at Paisley Park and unite everyone. I love him. I will forever love him❤️ I sincerely mean this.

[@pamelaakachicago1408]

He was speaking spiritually for he was one of Jehovahs Witness. We are living in the Last days, and it was Prophesies in the bible. Satan is angry, his days are few, he is getting stronger, Amergedon is near. So glad Prince gaved his life to God.

[@senorahemphill7414]

Prince was as comedic as he was a musical genius! He is missed! 😂🎹🎶🎸

[@ai5ha1]

Most Gemini's ♊are comedic

[@lumiere7216]

@@ai5ha1 P was a gangster prankster!

[@belletollz]

His voice has such an amazing vibration, it's mesmerizing

[@peterbravestrong]

At last, an interviewer that asked interesting questions. I loved how Tavis gave him the props he deserves for his guitar work.

[@PirahnaheadDetroit]

Lots of gems he’s dropping in this interview.... lots.

[@ricai132]

Absolutely! There are other Tavis interviews he did that were just as insightful.

[@goddessofpeacelove5341]

Yesss indeed

[@asasmith8734]

Thank U my beautiful brothers. Me, Marvin Gaye and the kids 🙏 Came to me, Lovesexy, NPG But i was swimming in the swamp Oh well, Que? Se Ra ❤️

[@KatharinaK117]

@@ricai132 absolutely !!!

[@michaeljacksonshadow]

Everybody is talented at something you just got to be still long enough to discover it. 💯

[@coletteeffel4581]

Truth and so very well said!!!!

[@thepromiseman7745]

Prince was very talented he once said that he doesn't read music hes play what he hears in his head

[@Squidiot]

True, but nobody is as talented as Prince.

[@bjwilliams]

@@thepromiseman7745 also Jimi Hendricks did not read music, nor the great Muddy Waters...all guitar players. Erroll Garner, great jazz pianist did not read music.!

[@lisawallace921]

It in the Soul

[@user-lp9fu9dp2h]

Prince was much more than an extraordinary Artist. He was a spiritual being with an intellectual mindset that was so stimulating. He was an angel amongst us here on earth. His job was completed here with us and now he Flys high above the clouds still raining love down on us. 🌈 🕊 ✝️

[@jesstiss222]

I don't know that his job here with us was completed; I think he was too good for this world and, broadly speaking, this world is beyond help. Let's love and fight together and prove me wrong☔️

[@jesstiss222]

@vidstar1 he was far more than the hateful troll you’ve chosen to be. He left an incredible legacies - artistically, philanthropically, intellectually, entrepreneurially, culturally, ... enough to fill 10 lifetimes and I’m so grateful for the beauty, power, strength, brilliance, and inspiration he chose to share. Thank YOU @vidstar1 for reminding *me* to live in love and light and to maximize every little gift I’ve been given. Prince, too, was only further empowered by haterade 🚀 Live in light, beautiful ones! 🦄💜♐️☔️💟🪁🌬

[@kimberlymastin5857]

@@jesstiss222 He has a vault with thousands of songs that we have never heard his legacy will live on for generations to come. Brilliant!

[@jojandy1963]

I feel like I’ve been punched in the stomach every time I see him, it reminds me of what a terribly sad loss it is to our world that he is no longer here. I was thinking I wish I had been part of his ‘universe’ as he put it but then realised I WAS part of his universe and still am. Such an extraordinary gift to the world and his music will live on 💕

[@cyndeemiller9695]

But I miss him so.

[@ivana_333]

The ones with the most pain creates the most beautiful art. You’re missed, Prince…❤️

[@BigBlackBe4r]

I TOTALLY disagree with you. Pain has nothing to do with this. More like PASSION.

[@Principessa180]

@@BigBlackBe4r wow that's a beautifulway of thinking about this...

[@pullthereins]

For those of us that watched this whole interview. How incredibly wonderful it was. The world hasn’t felt the same since Prince was taken by the pharmaceutical industry on April 21st 2016. His smile, laughter and creative genius was utterly infectious and true. If you’re anything like me, I miss him and what he brought to the world greatly. We Love & miss you Prince 🕊💜🕊

[@christinat2047]

His voice and just essence is so cool and calming. 💜

[@msjennable]

Most enchanting, talented man...shaped my childhood with his music and character!♥️

[@artepjan]

The realest artist and certified genius 💜 What a beautiful interview.

[@str5295]

His laugh. Utterly charming and beautiful.

[@sunlightofthelord1709]

Never seen Prince in such a long interview. Elegant, thoughtful man. Fascinating that, like MJ, a painfully quiet, gentle person with a raging star-alter ego inside.

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

The GREATEST there ever was spoke with such poise and CLASS. My God, I STILL miss him.

[@indym375]

He looks so sharp He is killing the Black and white screaming 🙉🙊😝😍😂Okay !! Back to the interview 👀

[@taniseiawitt-vo4197]

Prince gave back to his community throughout his career for years. What he asked in return was to not be publicized for what he suppose to do.

[@lumiere7216]

THE M O S T B E A U T I F U L M A N! He was taken from us! To be clear he did not OD he was murdered It’s been 4 years, and no one has been held responsible, or even complicit, in Prince’s death! Someone provided the “fake” pharmaceuticals that took his life... someone knows the details!

[@jonylawson73]

@@lumiere7216 oh fuxk off you disrespectful nutter ..if you knew anything about prince which you obviously don't ..he sung about him impending death for years ..( note ...there is infinitely more to prince than purple rain )

[@Gavthyname]

He said that playing and learning the guitar is heaven well being in this universe when u were here was heaven 2 us . U lit up our days, life was forever changed when u passed on but looking back on these videos puts a smile on my face . Tavis is a good man I love how he told him he loved him.

[@Angeline7009]

here here!!!!

[@braunshugar1]

You and I will NEVER EVER be as cool . . . as crossed legged, suit wearin', sportin' black and white high heeled, PRINCE talking on Tavis Smiley. :)

[@dianasmith1398]

He was mysterious...secretive...dramatic...sexy...deep and passionate and spiritual being with so much talent...so sad he left this earth...I saw his home in Minnesota ...I felt it spoke volumes about him. He gave his all to his fans..rest in peace ❤

[@malakib1998]

I love his style, intelligence, musical genius, his honesty, shyness, humor, his amazing humility and love of humanity He has a very nice deep voice. Love his black and white shoes and suit. 💜👑

[@bobbyscarfo2544]

When I look back at the 55 years I've been alive.....I realize how fortunate I am to have lived in/around so many great artists' careers. Prince was without question, one of the most influential, talented, and gifted performers my generation has ever seen. His work will go well beyond all our lifetimes..... we should be thankful for having lived during his.

[@michaelmueller8772]

Prince was not only a cultural icon and musical genius, but such an intellectual as well, with a wide-eyed, egoless curiosity about the world. Gee, I miss him.

[@TheTravelledSoul]

Loved visiting his home in Minnesota his soul is present

[@lumiere7216]

He will come and spend time with you if you call upon him. He is always forthcoming and he still loves music but in a different way now if that makes sense. But sometimes when you are like half asleep and half awake he will slide on in your dreams and just talk with you and chill. Try it sometimes

[@teoasfghj7849]

LadyT841 omg u make me cry 🥺

[@diane6643]

@@lumiere7216 That is beautiful. last night I spent about 4 hours listening to his interviews, watching his music I have never seen and listened to his engineer, Ms. Susan Rogers interviews (so insightful and good). I had tears while falling asleep and in my dreamy sleeping state I heard the door bell ring and I thought it was Prince. I was sure it was.

[@lumiere7216]

@@diane6643 ☮️ Peace 🕊️ love 💜and light 🌟

[@arolynnsmith1390]

WOW I have had the privilege of being in the room with both. I truly miss them both. Prince as one of the genius of Music, & Tavis as a Journalist!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Thank you & PBS♥️

[@katherinenovillo7190]

After watching this interview I'm a million times more in l❤ve with this beautiful soul called Prince! He and his music have changed my life. I can't leave without his music. he is a great gift to humanity and will always be loved!

[@aftrpxrty]

“Me, Marvin Gaye & the kids” 🤣🤣 I really wish Prince was still here

[@skeletonshorror5184]

Brah 😂😂😂

[@kati1017]

I like how Tavis asks good questions and then listens well...

[@matrix2297]

A few months before we lost Michael 😓RIP to two genius men who blessed us with not only their talent but their wisdom! Long live Prince and the King!

[@carlr0gers417]

When he fisrt came on the scene other than his music so much mystery surrounded this man it was such a joy to see him progress and open up and let us into his heart and mind , even though he is no longer with us his influence and genius will keep us in awe he will betalked about and studied for decades to come his mystery never ends.

[@purpleflowers699]

🖤💜🖤He opened up when he was ready. He didn’t let the ex’s or ex-employees push him into it ( Well maybe one ex force him to. If he didn’t it would of been completely one sided. Fortunately for that person he died before he had the chance to truly tell his side. ) He had a right to privacy, which celebrities have very little of, the so-called “ tell all books “ are proof of that.🖤💜🖤

[@trevorjonathan4405]

Centuries* like Da Vinci. It’s one thing to create in a studio. It’s another thing entirely to perform it live & off the cuff in the most electrifying way imaginable well into his 50s

[@mabella3437]

Bless you Travis for bringing this to us. Prince was a genius a modern day Mozart!! Prince was sooo at ease during your talk show. Prince really loved and respect you. He was the BEST! God blessed him with such talent and now he is with GOD enjoying eternal life.

[@noemichavez2407]

A heartthrob, so charming, intelligent, well spoken, elegant, funny: the perfect man.

[@shanitanelson5191]

I'm so mesmerized by Prince voice , it so relaxing and sexy. All I can say is OMG!!!!!!!!!!! God made him so beautiful man or woman he is a gift and when I see prince that's all I see is an angle in front of me . His light shines so bright with in the grace of God . He helped others to identify themselves for who they are walking in a straight line. All I see is Prince the purple royal one nothing else comes to mind when I'm in his presence (concert) or listening to his music I'm being in my presence. A lot of people criticize Prince for wearing unisex clothes or high heel shoes or platform I have to tip my hat to him because being a part of a marathon running a race wearing heels to give back and volunteering a lot of men had on stiletto and women to, it was the most exciting thing besides gay pride but within history people wore high heel shoes Kings of Queen of course and Prince and princesses . so when a man can't get on stage and rock high heel shoes without a doubt looking so sexy, you have my blessings . Prince never discriminate of helping others identify themselves male or female. For those who criticized him for having a unisex look probably the same ones wearing high heels stiletto shoes and fishnet stockings. it's a new day and age we all can go without the hate crime and love one another and if you can't do that at least love yourself.

[@shanitanelson5191]

I know Prince is a Jehovah Witness and I have gone to a few of his concerts where he did like a public speaking as well as far as in giving a speech about his life changing as the Jehovah Witness and he never discriminate or people in general especially when his fan base are heterosexual or homosexual he doesn't discriminate a person livelihood especially when to his band members were same-sex gotten married

[@shanitanelson5191]

And also God created all mankind within his angels Lucifer is his first angel not knowing if he was a man or woman of all many other angels if you really look at their pictures back then they do look either a man or woman and he God did make us in His image so yes believe it in the word of God and the Bible I would never prejudge or misjudge or miscalculate anything by having hatred on God's creation and I've come across many women that can pass off of being just a beautiful man and vice versa I have come across many men Spanish Indian elect can pass off as a beautiful woman

[@shawnowens6753]

In the Chris Rock interview he said the androgyny was a little bit of acting

[@brandycommodore7621]

So true

[@lumiere7216]

@@shanitanelson5191 He once said on a TV interview that he was not of this world but _came to be_ in this world so I truly believe he was our gift from God!

[@leyamark3916]

I wish my husband's voice would be like Prince when he talked Prince has the sexiest voice.I want to hear that voice every morning and every night.

[@xXShizukanaXx]

Rip your husband

[@torres870rem]

Just play this interview during sex😆😆😆😆

[@elujan6001]

AND NIGHT OMG !!!😉😬😋

[@marwatertier1040]

Agreeeeeeeeeeeeee😍😍😍

[@weshunter_musicman]

I can sing exactly like Prince just tell me what song you want to hear and I will record it and send it to you

[@thepromiseman7745]

Prince and tavis smiley were friends for 20 years

[@DhevashniMaistry-cx1oj]

Most Beautiful interview of Prince❤ Incredible Artist❤

[@petitor_veritatis1936]

I love the serenity of his voice, overall demeanor & cool reserve. I miss the world he was in.

[@TheKennethdurden]

I miss that man. Those kind of cars don't pass you ever again.

[@sjcbless0228]

Other than the obvious reasons to love and miss this man, his mind, artistry and the fact he is so humble is something that will never again be matched.

[@veteranJMacfan]

Love this interview... or any Prince interview that's longer than 3 minutes. He doesn't do many of them. And I like when they go into deep stuff like this. When he talks about how he has a mean side, but doesn't lash out at people and it's about love-- that sounded like a good lead in to talk about "Feel Better/Good/Wonderful". And what he says about liking female vocalists and that's why he sings in falsetto in ballads- I knew he was more comfortable with that part of his voice and that's why he used it prominently in the beginning, but that figures into this as well. I mean, his falsetto is amazing- the amount of emotion he brings to it is out of this world. And that vulnerability and being comfortable within that- all of us aspire to be able to combine those things as easily as he does.

[@jasoncarson369]

The best of us come from the worst places. My father was a hardass too.. it made us resilient and taught us to love better than they did. ❤

[@presleyslave]

Eloquent, insightful, gentle, humble, gifted beyond all measure. He was the Mozart of the 20th century and no one could touch him musically. His loss is enormous and I just hope that if reincarnation is true that his next life gives him the opportunity to continue creating and gifting the world with the gifts God gave him in this life.

[@simonmc2348]

Prince an artist we will never see again... So good at everything i feel he was still underrated even with the massive success and legendary status he was still so much more than he was ever give dredit for what a man. Love

[@lumiere7216]

Hard to put into words...wonderful but heartbreaking too....No matter how beautiful you are, whom you marry, what places you occupy, charities you support, how faithful you are, how much money you accumulate or what good deeds you perform, in this society racism will still follow you.

[@theyowoman]

Prince's voice is pure ASMR and so soothing and sensual. wow

[@Donna777]

Facts 💜💜💜

[@OGKennyLee]

23:40. His laugh is even amazing

[@TheWinterShadow]

This is without a doubt one of his best interviews. No surface BS.

[@debracole6587]

This interview should be an inspiration for anyone starting out or suffering from teasing etc

[@carolebuckle7977]

I am Surfing the net and come across this interview & feel the deepest sadness watching that we lost this great human being, his talent in writing music, his vocal range & that spoken voice with an natural ASMR.... he was a great loss to this planet 😔

[@SETTHESMITHmusic]

Great interview my brotha Tavis . Prince dropped gems in this one. Impressive questions. ✊🏾

[@elujan6001]

His VOICE moves me , deep down my HEART & SOUL💜💞💕😘💋💜💜💜💜 I MISS YOU !!!!! 💜💛😭

[@galebostic8841]

His voice, demeanor, presence, and his spirit is comfort for a weary soul. I don’t say was, because it STILL resonates in me.

[@TaDarling1]

Love this interview. I'm a huge Prince fan from "way-back". What impressed me about Prince is that he was always exceptionally talented and created some outstanding music but his later music clearly showed his growth as an artist and as an individual. There was a 'progression' in his music over time. He wasn't doing the exact same music that he had started out doing.

[@hooleyqueen]

Well. lots of musicians, singers have changed their styles over the years. When they are starting in the music industry, a lot of them are very young. I don't mean Michael Jackson who was 10 or Stevie Wonder who was 13 I think. I mean people like The Rolling Stones, the Motown groups, the Surf Sound (I do not mean the Beach Boys, who sang about surfing, but it was not Surf Rock like Dick Dale played. He was referred to as the "King of the Surf Guitar" Listen to the Ventures and other Surf Rock bands. For the record, only one of the Beach Boys actually surfed. So as these young musicians, singers grew up of course they changed. That is part of growing up. I think most people tend to like the music they grew up with unless it was old people music. My mother did not listen to music much. I think the younger parents tend to be more likely to listen to some of the same music their kids listen to. Now with women waiting til they are 40 to have a baby (a terrible idea if ever there was one. Forty year old women claim they have an infertility problem. There is no infertility epidemic; there is an epidemic of women who think they can wait as long as they want to have a baby. Mother Nature is telling them they missed the boat. And a girlfriend I used to have once said that if you wait til you can afford to have a child, you will never have one. That certainly would have been true for me. I had my first at 21 & 8 yrs. later had another & 5 yrs. after the second, had the last. We did not have money, but all three are very successful. Money does not make you a great parent, or make your kids happy necessarily & I have known a lot of rich kids who are miserable. BTW, did you know that many yrs. ago Prince and his lady friend had a baby. I'm not sure if they married. The baby was born with a fatal birth defect, and died shortly after birth. So sad.

[@TaDarling1]

@@hooleyqueen Yes, I do remember hearing that they lost their first son six days after his birth and then Garcia suffered a miscarriage with their second child three months into her pregnancy.

[@bihmthethird]

They came for Tavis Smiley because of interviews like this ...

[@elijahhill6602]

Because he knows his craft. He digs his research and has too much respect to interrupt his guests.

[@shelleylannon2245]

This was hands down the BEST interview ever!

[@Socrates1944]

It's difficult to describe this Genius of a brother! To me, he was and is a combination of the 'Spiritual and the Divine.'!!

[@danielvasquez604]

His laugh is everything for me right now💜💜💜💜

[@diannh2894]

Oh whoever made this channel is a godsend. Prince was just .. beautiful, majestic, ahead of his time and totally unique from any other artist. He has a story teller type of flow when he speaks, he doesn't rush, takes time to answer, carefully chooses his words etc. And he was so much more than an artist and musician. He's one of a kind. This channel is amazing. Thank you.

[@theprinceencyclopedia]

Thank you :)

[@crystalfreeman9295]

Prince looks so handsome in this interview. I saw him twice in Cleveland. In the 80,s it was a rocken show. I love you prince I know you are in heaven l wish I had met you in Cleveland 2020 always your fan.

[@redjupiter2]

My god we need this kind of man and we may never see another. What an amazing mind and soul he was. I will never stop missing him.

[@debonaire_nerd]

I hope there's a spoken word album somewhere in Prince's vault.

[@jjones317]

He’s an amazing story, an extraordinary human who’s blessing you could see from miles away.

[@keokiheller4351]

WHY would ANYBODY downvote this? Prince was a true treasure. 😎

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

MUSICIAN TALENTED WE KNOW BUT HE TAKES MY BREATH AWAY HE IS SUCH A HANDSOME MAN MY GOOOOOD HIS VOICE IS SO DEEP AND SEXY I MISS MY PURPLE BABY SO MUCH 💜😢💜

[@lovesme24]

I love how prince bever care about big networks and who a person I if he likes you he will talk to you and go on your show dont matter if you or the show or network is big or not..he just had to vibe with you

[@weshunter_musicman]

Prince was a serious basketball player

[@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579]

So ahead of his time - on every level imaginable... We lost an absolute treasure, the day Prince went Home...💜

[@sandcatapult4044]

The final part is so wholesome, such a great friendship

[@meem527]

He’s so introspective. Very deep thinker.

[@gpil2000]

What a beautiful soul Prince was...and spirit he had. R.I.P.

[@biancabarbie13]

Thank you for uploading this full interview

[@kashiaroundtheworld]

I'm not the biggest Prince fan but I recognise the genius, the talent and I gotta say this look is all kinds of class ❤️

[@diane6643]

yes. genius. he could play 27 instruments...which he played all of them on his debut album...For You.

[@yussepig6629]

All Prince fans go on about his multi instrumentalism. We get it !! He’s amazing technically. I just never found his work as consistently inspiring as Madonna who was a better melodist and conceptualist. He was a better musician obviously.

[@l3oozehound]

"We need each other, and it's gonna get rougher" You were beyond right, bro.

[@khardema]

Didn't think I would go as crazy as I did when I saw him performing...he did a surprise appearance at a concert and boy was I overly surprised!!! Great man, great music, great mind!🎶❤

[@jbyesterday3959]

One of the most extraordinary & surreal musician/composer I've listened to in my lifetime . Rest in Peace & Love Prince.

[@Entertainer145]

💫 I Admire This Man & His Outspoke Authencity So Much 🙏🏾🌹💐 💫

[@marianyulo1769]

Look at how gorgeous he was so sad he’s gone

[@jodino6953]

Prince vs Michael Jackson?

[@ourheartsdelight8761]

I miss Tavis on PBS! I set my schedule to every episode. I missed some though. This is one of my favorite.

[@gpmcd1044]

I still miss that man. He was taken much, much too early. I’m so thankful that his music will live on forever.

[@Krrrimmi]

A true Glam fashion icon. We miss u Prince.

[@TheSherrydimauro73]

Beautiful inside and out. 💜💜

[@IanRobinson-i6c]

If you want to be good at something, you have to immerse yourself in the art. Fascinating to know that's all he did as a child, was play music. You have to admire his talent, passion and dedication to the craft. We are all blessed to hear his music. Great interview.

[@kimgomes2879]

💜This interview was really beautiful he had a lot of sad things that he said he had a lot of hurt and his heart but he made the best of it, he laughed even though he was sad inside he still made it beautiful !!I pray in the next life he gets everything that he ever wanted.... 💜

[@hkf8678]

Most beautiful interview of prince I found so far.

[@patricesage331]

Somehow I still can't believe he's gone. We lost a special soul. I always loved his Tavis interviews. So thoughtful & often thought provoking. He is missed

[@brookerobinson9931]

Such a beautiful gentle spirit 💜 I hope he reincarnates soon. This world needs his lovely soul, again.

[@garfieldharrison510]

It's interesting that he claims that its going to be rough. Well, he was right. It's rough right now for a lot of people all around the world. He found away to abandon ship before the tornado. I'm sure he would be very conducive in these times right now. Find away to get the music to the people. Tavis was kind of on the jock strap. But, its all good. Prince view himself as someone who was always growing.

[@luvslyfe1]

Garfield Harrison He was a truthseeker. Always learning.

[@trevorjonathan4405]

@@luvslyfe1 Listen to Digital Garden, Silicon, Radical Man 2045. CV19 is a Trojan horse accelerating the world economic forums great reset & 4th industrial (digital) revolution of technological control.

[@2009Lavoz]

Unabashedly, authentically balanced Yin/Yang ☯️.

[@GenXfrom75]

This world is so much *less* with Prince no longer in it. This man was the greatest, no contest. I can't remember my life before his music came into it. How wonderful to have lived during his lifetime.