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

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Gabe and Nick reacts to While my Guitar Gently Weeps from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Steve Winwood as they tribute George Harrison.
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[@Beshashem]

Purple Rain was so good! A classic. So many memorable lines lol

[@Beshashem]

Went to a Prince concert with some older friends and family and it turned out being the best concert I’ve ever been to. And yes, the concert kept going on and on because the audience kept clapping and he would come out and do another 5-10 songs. This went on about 3 or 4 times.

[@FrancesThompson-e3m]

The young guy was George Harrison’s Son, his spitting image. Jeff Lynn was the other Lead Singer ( front man from ELO)

[@siemadademsi5533]

Come on, Nick! The young dude is spitting image of his father. All of the clues are there. You don't even need to be Sherlock to work it out. Sheesh

[@GradyEsked]

Mind you he did that off the cuff. When they approached hi.m about rehearsal , he replied " Don't worry about it " Legend!

[@Great-Documentaries]

WRONG! They had one rehearsal which went badly. THEN he told them not to worry about it (because he realized where he and the other guy were stepping on one another and how to avoid that the night of the performance). I really hate when people make shit up.

[@ellesee7079]

Apparently, just before this performance, Rolling Stone mag had omitted Prince from their list of all time guitar greats - this was him saying they had made a mistake! Great tribute to George Harrison from his fellow musicians, and his son Dhani!

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

@@ellesee7079 Prince

[@opinionladyy]

He was on the list, he was just low.

[@tracynorman1455]

@opinionladyy He wasn’t on the list at all before this performance. Rolling Stone added Prince the next time they redid the list. He currently, as of 2023, sits at #14. They update the list when needed.

[@Great-Documentaries]

@@tracynorman1455 WRONG! He first appeared on it in 1997. And the list is pretty irrelevant since Rolling Stone itself hasn't been relevant since 1982. Prince didn't give a flying leap about their list and performed like this every night. This performance surprised no one who paid attention to music. He was already the GOAT.

[@ChristianGencoCHR7]

@@opinionladyyno… he was add next…

[@ajjbs7580]

Never gets old. Just stays fresh....

[@robinbeerman4726]

Wonderful line up with the purple genuis.

[@ChingChangWallah.]

Dhani Harrison playing accoustic in the background, appreciating every second.

[@Great-Documentaries]

He's a hater now because he realizes that everyone associates this song with Prince now because of this performance, which made the other performers look old and robotic (which they were) by comparison. Petty in particular barely moved two inches until Prince took the song to the next level (or two).

[@ChingChangWallah.]

@@Great-Documentaries From what I gather, it's not in his nature, same as his dad. A new audience will now be asking about Harrison and the Beatles, I guess. I think the band's understated performance shone extra light on the solo. Can you turn it up to 12?

[@FJW212]

If Prince came and NOT played like Prince, people would be upset. You can't please everyone. I thought Prince was phenom. He brought in the energy. I absolutely LOVE the way he sings on the guitar.

[@Thisandthat8908]

Prince certainly showed up there.

[@cerbie70]

one of my 'go to' performances to watch again and again.

[@_eclipz_]

Same lol

[@yousexymf]

@cerbie70 mine too

[@kali550]

Prince was inducted in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame this same night. That part gets left out a lot. He was a hell of a musician.

[@Great-Documentaries]

This. It was Prince's night, not George Harrison. Traditionally the R&R HoF ceremony ends with a jam session featuring the artists that were being inducted. That's why this song was chosen. And Prince had already performed a 20 minute set earlier in the broadcast before stealing the stage and making this song his own.

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

George's son there he looks so much like his dad.

[@saiyanleague653]

There were so many incorrect things said about Prince in this video but i'll try to enjoy it lol We are the world session wasn't becuz Prince wanted to have a solo. That was all lies told by Lionel Richie on the Kimmel show & Lionel is known for exaggerating stories. All you have to do is look up Prince MTV interview 1985 the full version. Prince literally says the reason why he didn't attend the we are the world session is becuz of his anxiety. He would've clammed up with all those talented people in the room. Prince was the kind of artists that liked to record with artists that he knew or people he loved & it's funny becuz in 2024 if Taylor Swift couldn't make a we are the world session, no one would go crazy over it. Prince donated money & recorded a song called "tears in your eyes" for the we are the world project becuz he was so shy recording in front of a bunch of artists he didn't know. There are a lot of genius artists who work that way too, Prince isn't the only one & i mean let's be honest. We are the world is an amazing message & a beautiful project to create for Africa & just the world in general but it's a awful song lol. Even Cyndi Lauper who sung on we are the world hated that song lol. A lot of artist who were there also privately hated that song. I don't blame Prince at all lol. Prince also gave to thousands of charities privately. Just look up Prince humantarian work videos. Prince Also played to the extreme on this becuz he had a personal grudge with Rolling Stones Magazine who owns this venue. Rolling Stones Magazine even made fun of Prince when he was fighting for his music rights. There's so just way too much context missing in this video lol.

[@jjjones8609]

Prince was asked by the production to do the solo. Prince had done a set earlier for his induction into the hall of fame. The night before The band rehearsed with Prince who barely played the guitar (in fact the background guitarist played most of the solo). They did the song one more time and the same thing happened. The first time the band or production team see Prince’s solo is the one time live during the ceremony. I believe Prince did this on purpose-the production team might have told him to tone it down. This way Prince could do it the way he imagined it to be. You can see Tom Petty smile at Prince(they were friends).

[@basin7117]

Enjoyed this gem you offered out for those who aren't aware of Prince's space.

[@tracynorman1455]

Siskel and Ebert loved Purple Rain. Prince did 3 movies and they roasted the other two. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame that night too, that’s why he was asked to join he others for this song. He had played his own set earlier in the evening. As for the We are the World thing - Prince did write another song that appeared on the album, 4 the Tears in Your Eyes, His song Hello addresses the whole We are the World controversy. It was released as a B-side to the single Pop Life. Prince was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN. His father was a jazz musician. Prince said his dad was hard on him so that’s partially why he was like he was. His parents divorced when he was young. When his mom remarried he moved in with his dad for awhile before being kicked out of his place. He spent his high school years living with a friend and future bandmate’s family in their basement.

[@pegajense]

Prince "Hold my Beer" ❤❤❤❤

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

Tribute to George Harrison who wrote the song.

[@alexmctear5420]

Eric Clapton was the musical director In the Concert for George Featuring: Joe Brown, Eric Clapton, Jools Holland and Sam Brown, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Billy Preston, Ringo Starr and... Dave Bronze - bass Gary Brooker - keyboards (Whiter Shade of Pale) Jim Capaldi - drums Ray Cooper - percussion Dhani Harrison - guitar Jim Horn - alto sax Jim Keltner - drums Katie Kissoon - backing vocals Albert Lee - guitar Andy Fairweather Low - guitar Marc Mann - Lead guitar Tessa Niles - backing vocals Tom Scott - tenor sax Henry Spinetti - drums Chris Stainton - keyboards Klaus Voormann - bass The Heartbreakers: Ron Blair - bass guitar Mike Campbell - guitar Steve Ferrone - drums Benmont Tench - keyboards Scott Thurston - guitar/harmonica Arpan Composed by Ravi Shankar Anoushka Shankar - sitar The whole Concert is on KZbin

[@Thisandthat8908]

Of course Clapton also played in the original album version of the song.

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

And Jeff and Tom were in the travelling willburys with George

[@tenjed4224]

Winwood on keyboards is with Traffic, a phenominal rock band that started in the 60s, broke up, and got back together in the 90s. I saw them at several shows one summer as Traffic fronted for The Grateful Dead. Tom Petty and Prince are legends we lost way too early. Both had hit songs up the wazoo, they were so dang good. Both gone from the same type of 'helper.' Jeff Lynne is a fantastic guitarist.

[@ronnix23]

I believe you guys misstated Prince’s lack of participation in we are the world. He did not want to sing. He always recorded his vocals alone. He would even kick his engineer out. He offered to do a guitar solo instead. Quincy Jones told him they didn’t need him to play guitar. He ended up donating a song for the project which appears on the we are the world album.

[@gfanarakos]

great comment ...he actually forced to sing and declined and for that they enclosed all of them to a room to have a talk by producers and execs...he left and well he did. Prince was different and most of all kept true to his efforts and bieliefs how charities should be created

[@_eclipz_]

Must have watched this 875 times lol

[@markdecker6190]

The same security guy who pushed Prince back up onto the stage also caught the guitar (that throw was planned).

[@cyrus2728]

Rip prince ,legend

[@DonaldToran]

You guys should react to Prince Empty Room/Elixir live in Montreux 2009

[@mossy718]

george`s son is the spitting image

[@waynec3563]

Nick and Gabe, you should check out the Love version of While My Guitar Gently Weeps. It is an acoustic version George Harrison recorded during the White Album sessions, with strings added by George Martin for the Cirque du Soleil stage show.

[@opinionladyy]

His voice impersonation was Michael not Prince

[@phunkidruma]

People really need to do their research. The 2 of them were nothing alike.

[@ScottLaVine-br8wt]

Didn't know the song until the show's promoter gave it to him , very little practice with the band ... ONLY PRINCE 😊

[@MartinMcMartin]

Prince owned that room.

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

No he didnt he showed off and was up his own a-se

[@Reba-123]

Tell us all how many instalments you play … all you do is comment on how much you hate Prince … sad !!!

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

@@Reba-123 Nobody said they hated Prince jog off

[@JazMegan]

⁠@@AndrewMcgill-j5cand no one would care about this cover if Prince didn’t do his thing. Also the other guitarist was much more up his own arse considering in rehearsals he wanted all the solos

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

@@Reba-123 I don't play any "instalments"

[@janfitzgerald3615]

George Harrison’s second (this time for his solo career, the first was as part of the Beatles) induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, on stage for this, the final, song were: * Tom Petty - 3 Grammys and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; (playing twelve string acoustic)and from his band the Heartbreakers’ Scott Thurston (playing bass) and drummer Steve Ferrone. * Jeff Lynne - 1 Grammy and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (playing electric guitar with hat, beard and curly hair) and from his band ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) and Marc Mann (plays first solo) guitarist for ELO. * Stevie Winwood - 2 Grammys and member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (playing organ) was part of The Spencer Davis Group, Blind Faith, Traffic and solo career and Jim Capaldi (from Traffic with Winwood) on percussion (tambourine). * Billy Preston - 2 Grammys and in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; (on piano) played keyboards for the Beatles and had a solo career. * Dhani Harrison (George’s son) - 1 Grammy; (playing six string acoustic), young man standing next to Tom Petty. * Prince - 7 Grammys (playing electric guitar) who was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that year. Note that the Grammy mentions are wins, it doesn’t count the numerous nominations they received. Also Petty and Lynne were part of the Traveling Wilbury’s along with George Harrison, Roy Orbison and Bob Dylan. Harrison, Petty, Lynne, Winwood and Preston are also song writers and producers. Prince wrote Manic Monday for the Bangles.

[@doegywhail728]

You might enjoy Comfortably Numb live. There are a few to choose from though. Anyone has a fav?

[@Maggimae2367]

He said that before they recorded that song. He was asked before that day. He was VERY shy and didn’t do well with crowds. He didn’t want to sing with everyone or sing alone around everyone. I remember back in the day, not just because of that stupid documentary. He couldn’t handle that big of a group. When he performed by himself or with one of the bands he was apart of it was different. He only played guitar on this…because of his snub by Rolling Stone’s top 100 guitarists of all time. So he came out and slayed.

[@christopherking4932]

Awesome video.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

I can’t believe you don’t know that kid on stage is George’s son Dhanni ! He is practically a doppelgänger of Harrison! Why else would he be on stage?!

[@chrismilton3895]

prince untouchable!!!!!

[@Maggimae2367]

Btw, Eric Clapton was once asked how it felt to be the best guitarist of all time and his response was, “I don’t know, ask Prince”. One more thing, that thing when he changed his name to a symbol, he was trying to get ownership of his music and was making a point. The same reason he wrote slave on his face during a performance. Current musicians thank him for paving the way to ownership of their music.

[@nickbelezbubjones6528]

👌

[@danielmannandersen2332]

My favorite guitar player has always been Eric Clapton, but Clapton has said the best guitarist is Prince, so guess I'll have to agree with him.

[@Lee4364]

The Cat shredding in the beginning of the song is Stevie Ray Vaughans brother Jimmy.

[@marshastapleton1148]

Thank you, I'd wondered who that was, and why no one has mentioned him in all the videos of this that I have watched.

[@Lee4364]

@marshastapleton1148 so underrated it's not even funny... I have seen him lives with Clapton and he will just blow you away.. His band back in the day was The Fabulous Thunderbirds.. Tuff enough and Wrap it up were hits for them.

[@jjjones8609]

Purple rain is a great musical movie the 10th largest grossing movie of 1984 in the USA. Compare it to a Beatle’s movie those are bad. The difference is that this musical purple rain takes place in the 80’s and it is a great musical movie.

[@lukewilson2558]

Would you please react to someone called jamiroquai..... Is really cool has a beautiful heart and sings bloody well ✌️✌️✌️♥️

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

The young kid spitting image of his dad Dhani Harrison son of George.

[@BoringReviews]

Thanks for letting me know.

[@barriehull7076]

Funfact all doors prince goes thru are twice as wide as normal, still a talented dude rip. Dhani Harrison, the clues in the name Nick.

[@elitestarquake3597]

Small correction: Danny Elfman wrote the score for Batman; Prince is credited with “Songs” - which I think is pretty cool and the only time I’ve seen that in film credits. It’s a great album of songs too!

[@tracynorman1455]

Score and soundtrack are two different things. I believe this guy said soundtrack when he mentioned the Batman movie. Yes it is a great album.

[@AlfredPinkard]

Prince won an Oscar at the Academy Awards for Best Original Song Score. He is the only artist to have a number one movie, single, and album at exactly the same time. The movie *Purple Rain*, which was written by and starred Prince, debuted at No. 1 in its opening week. The album *Purple Rain*, serving as the soundtrack for the film, held the No. 1 spot for 24 consecutive weeks. Prince was extremely private and didn't allow anyone to see him record his vocals. When he worked with an engineer, he used a separate private room so she couldn't see him. He told Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie that he didn't want to sing in front of others. Sheila E. noted that he would not be comfortable in a small room with so many unfamiliar faces. He offered to either do a guitar solo or record his vocals in another room, but they told him he couldn't do that. As a result, he declined and donated a song to the *We Are the World* album instead. Prince did numerous charity concerts and made anonymous donations, often without allowing them to be filmed. Many people and organizations received money from him without knowing it until after he passed away. When he was characterized as not being charitable due to his ego, he released a song called "Hello" a week after the recording session to explain his position. His substantial charitable work was largely unknown until after his death. Additionally, the rivalry between Prince and Michael Jackson was more about friendly competition than animosity. There was a rivalry between their fan bases much more so than between themselves. They had a healthy rivalry but were ultimately friends who occasionally had their differences, just like most friendships.

[@wilcostafkap4565]

Prince is the only GOAT 💜🇳🇱

[@Bill_Jones.]

Only complaint was Prince didn’t go crowd surfing.

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

Prince was from minneapolis

[@phunkidruma]

First of all great reaction but you should really do down the prince rabbithole. He has EARNED that goat status. He was 5 ft 2 so he had to be confident.

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

One of the only beatles song I knew. What planet are you from.

[@osvertlara5702]

Born in the Caribbean Raised in NY. 80’s child. I grew up on hip hop and salsa, merengue, bachata. Ex

[@mztweety1374]

Now that I’m on the other side of my obsession, I can see why Mrs Harrison didn’t want to Prince at the tribute… because he did what he always does. He turned it into a prince show… I said what I said

[@Maggimae2367]

I got kicked out by my college roommates because I never stopped practicing my vocals. I was going to college for my BA in vocal studies what did they expect?

[@Maggimae2367]

And dude played 27 instruments.

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

And no Freddie wasnt Serbian he was born in Zanzibar

[@martynadams2011]

This is a (poor) copy of the same song at “Concert for George” at Royal Albert Hall London to mark George’s 1 year passing. Slight change (upgrade) in personnel includedPaul McCartney, Eric Clapton and Billy Preston to name a few. Look it up and see Claptons solo !!

[@buffalosoldier19d42]

Feeling like you've been disrespected by someone is the driving force that fuels Alpha personalities. It can make them seem like a bit of an ass for some. There is a big difference in people that have the skills and people that have the skills and the mindset to be the best they can be. The other thing is that you see them one time and try to interact with that person. Think about how many times everyday that happens to them. It must wear on them.

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

Tribute to George turns into some guy wetting himself talking about Prince.

[@Reba-123]

Once again I ask what have you accomplished

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

@Gina-kb9xg well I haven't accomplished showing off on stage or killing myself with drugs.

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

You don't Know Jeff Lynne rofl

[@wadehines9971]

You have to watch some Traveling Wilburys to better understand why Petty and Lynn are there.

[@LatanyaMartin-vp7hq]

Prince CAN NOT ACT. You are right, but he is Prince and we loved the movie because Prince and the Time were in it , so the made the movie great. LOL!

[@TheCornishCockney]

STOP SHOUTING. !!!

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

There were much better guitarists than Prince.

[@Reba-123]

What is wrong with you !!!!

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

Prince's performance was way over the top someone should have told him to fk off with his solo.

[@Reba-123]

Go away and hate on someone else …

[@stevenredmond7455]

This is why Prince won’t be looked at as a great from everyone. Prince try’s to out do everyone rather than be part of the band. Yes he’s talented without doubt but it’s all about him & no one matters.

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

@stevenredmond7455 well said his performance was way over the top and way out of line.

[@cheriwinn3852]

Lol😂 This was the evening Prince was inducted into the RRHF. He had every right to show what he could do. His solo is also the most searched for online. I wonder if you have another problem with his talent 😮

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

@cheriwinn3852 he was over the top among other guys all talented but who didn't need to show off.I liked Prince but not when he's acting like "oh look at me "

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

@cheriwinn3852 there are much better guitarists than Prince ever was.

[@Reba-123]

Wow bashing a dead artist … way to go.. prince wrote over 1000 songs and played 27 instruments 15 number one songs and 8 number one albums world wide ….. please do tell us all, what you have accomplished in your life !!!

[@amagriggs6009]

2 🤡🤡 👎🏾👎🏾

[@TerencePearse-x3j]

Never been impressed with Prince, typically believes his own Publicity. Americans aren't the only people who can play Guitar.

[@Reba-123]

Oh let’s see now … Prince wrote over 1000 songs and played 27 instruments… 15 number one songs worldwide hardly mediocre… what have you done ???

[@TerencePearse-x3j]

@Gina-kb9xg you asked the question "what have you done", so he wrote all those song's and could play a lot of Musical instruments, The Celebritie Culture is just that, yes he brought enjoyment to millions but he also made a lot of money. Did he support Medical Research, like Cancer and Dementia or The Homeless which you Americans seem to have Ten's of Thousands of. Us your skills or talents, not just to enrich yourself but to Help Others.

[@tracynorman1455]

Prince donated a lot to charities - look it up. He did most of it anonymously because he didn’t want the attention. He earned his money by working hard. He was always working on his music. Prince wore out his bandmates and engineers. He would do a several hour sound check. Perform a concert then after would either do an after show at a club or go into a studio to record. He taught himself how to play all of those instruments. Prince not only played them all but did so at a high level. If he isn’t your cup of tea that’s fine. You can’t deny his talent though. My husband isn’t a Prince fan, but totally gets his talent. My husband said the two Prince concerts we went to were the best concerts he had ever been to.

[@Cameron_RS]

Totally skipping the fact his son is there playing, with Jeff Lynn and Tom Petty singing. Prince is a mediocre sideshow.