Prince Rogers Nelson's entire 1999 CNN interview (Larry King Live)

[@majorsmythe1]

Here's a Prince story: A guy I know was in a restaurant and noticed Prince, not wanting to bother him for an autograph he asked a waiter to tell Prince that he would pay for his meal, the waiter came back and said Prince said thank you- but no thanks. Prince shortly left. When the bill came for his own meal the waiter told him it was already paid for by Prince. What a low key class move. RIP Legend.

[@cyinger1]

That's a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing!

[@phyllistate442]

majorsmythe1. It's these kind of stories that bring tears to my eyes , he was such a classic- man with LOVE for everyday people. Why Why ??? #soFullOfLove

[@Fireglo]

Though I think the guy would have preferred if Prince went up to say hello

[@asthestarsdiethesunwillris2352]

Pepsi Man probably too busy

[@asthestarsdiethesunwillris2352]

Andres Gomez hey now be nice

[@offtherecord572]

Prince has the type of silent confidence I wish to have one day.

[@josephodiase174]

At peace with himself

[@lucialu833]

Confidence is always silent!

[@Borinquena1973]

Lucia Lu arrogance screams...And usually no one wants to hear it. Prince with so classy.

[@lucialu833]

@@Borinquena1973 :Mostly insecurity screams.

[@MoneyOverFame]

I agree.

[@aileenkelly6664]

Prince was so smart. He didn’t rush an answer. He chose his words wisely. Gotta love that. Gosh, I miss him!

[@missthor1685]

I can’t I still Love and have a super crush on him ever!!!!!!

[@8656737s]

I miss him to 💔 He was such a humble person 😪

[@crystalferguson7308]

Aileen Kelly The Bible says that’s known as a wise soul. One too quick to answer is a fool. He will truly be missed by many.

[@tur74d56]

Aileen Kelly he would of lived had he had the surgery he needed instead he went for the pain killers

[@theyluvv.liyahh]

I miss him too

[@TiffaniHall-g7l]

I AM 82 YEARS OLD AND LOVE PRINCE MORE TODAY, THAN YESTERDAY! I WILL SEE HIM AGAIN IN HEAVEN ONE DAY!

[@djxsquizit]

🙏🙏

[@traceyonus4749]

How beautiful ❤️

[@zorankalina4399]

In 63th...feal similar👍🙂

[@ktw70]

I hope you have many more years to live, and I know you will see Prince in Heaven one day ❤

[@nicolewalters5039]

I just got the chills!

[@ImK4Os]

Larry King has been in his eighties since the eighties Edit: RIP Larry King, great man. But WTF HE WAS ONLY IN HIS EIGHTIES? Kinda makes my joke redundant ngl

[@YourFunkLord]

😂👍

[@T82ravdaman]

😄😆 hilarious.

[@winecrimesfoodandtime7119]

True

[@bwaters735]

60s

[@ronaldgreen6343]

Lol I was just telling my self that he always been old 😂

[@stephenson19861]

He had one quality so unpopular today - humility. It seems to me he doesn't see a point in talking much about himself, he is interested in art, he liked his work, quality.

[@fragmentsoftime06]

I get what you mean. I don't think it's about humility as much as it's about being private. Today celebrities - for a plethora of reasons but mainly, I guess, because they lack real talent or creativity to talk about something else - overshare their personal life and people or fans are way more obsessed about it (g.e: social media hysteria)

[@Supernenaaa888]

That’s the first time I see someone say that Prince is humble lmao. He was a lot of things but certainly not humble!

[@stephenson19861]

@Kiersten J He was confident in his art, and proud of it, yes. But he was not into ego tripping, posting his face everywhere etc. He wanted people to talk about his music, not about him personally. That's what I consider humble. Plus, he worked hard, very hard on his music.

[@shawnowens6753]

Chiaroscuro Prince was far from humble

[@violetgc6049]

@@stephenson19861 Preach! I totally agree.

[@Jayce_Alexander]

So extroverted on stage, and so soft spoken off stage. Prince was one of the most fascinatingly enigmatic and uniquely talented artists of our time.

[@mayemcdonald9111]

Jayce Moon in Pisces.

[@steveeleigh3731]

just like mJ

[@eddiethomas1156]

Alot like one of his idols...jimi hendrix

[@DJ-vu9lx]

So powerful yet so soft. An enigma.

[@angelastars27]

I miss him. 💜

[@mogg34y]

He has a voice so soothing and calm. Could listen to him speak all day!

[@traceyonus4749]

Same here I'm going to replay as soon as it finished❤️🥰

[@ermannogallo9774]

Incredibile la sua " normalità", il suo contegno, il suo garbo, al di fuori dalla scena.Indimenticabile Principe.❤️💙💜

[@jaynieblueyes2270]

I agree a voice as smooth as silk, beautiful ❤

[@robynhope219]

Don't judge a man by his voice..

[@charlessmith7746]

The world seems a little less cool without Prince walking around in it...

[@purpleflowers699]

💜A lot less cool.🎸🎶🎤🎹🎵💜

[@forreal245]

A LOT LESS cool, for sure.

[@brighteyez4u397]

@Darrin Robinson why do you believe it would be pronounced that way?

[@brighteyez4u397]

@Darrin Robinson I found it very hard to keep a straight face and not laugh at the audacity you seem to have.🤦🏻‍♀️ You claim most people ignorant and uneducated all while YOU spew a huge load of undeserved, self-righteous, misspelled, incoherent, and incomplete ideas hid in a mess ignorant word vomit.🤔 I believe you are attempting to say that most people are ignorant and unthinking sheep, and instead you prove yourself to be exact those things. Your thoughts are unfinished and prove that you have not come to these conclusions or had ideas on your own. I don't believe you to have the education, reasoning, deductive skills, nor the common sense to come up with most of what you said by your own volition. You give out the impression of a person that has heard these ideas from someone much more educated than yourself. Now you are attempting (quite poorly if I may add) to recite dated and uninteresting rhetoric that I'm sure you have heard or had taught to you your whole life.😒 The "Love Symbol o(-+>" is not a symbol of any "deity"!😄 It is an image that was invisioned by, designed by, and created by none other than Prince Rogers Nelson himself . The symbol is meant to be a physical representation of his marriage to Mayte, their life together, the growth of their love, and him choosing to leave his past behind a become a new (and perhaps better) man. It is based in the combination of the symbols for male and female to show he and Mayte are now joined together, as one, in marriage. The cross line is used to represent how their love grew from something small and that it will continue to grow. Because Prince created the symbol, he is the only person that has the right to give it a name, pronunciation, meaning, or (thanks to it being copyrighted) a purpose and use. Please, in the future you should take the time to educate yourself, or know what you're talking about, before you make a public comment that does nothing but put your ignorance on display. Unless you enjoy being laughed at and embarrassed, I suggest you take time to proof read what you write before you post. Be sure to check for incomplete sentences, unfinished ideas, improper grammar, spelling errors, and ESPECIALLY unprovoked hate speech.

[@brighteyez4u397]

@Darrin Robinson you have talked in many circles, contradicted yourself multiple times, rambled on without making a coherent statement, presumed to know things that you are obviously clueless about, lashed out at me with ignorance and hate because I apparently offended you, and somehow managed confused me so much that I feel dizzy! I cant even piece together enough to deem a comprehensive reply. I value my time, effort, and sanity more than it will take for me re-read your comments, try to decipher whatever point you are really trying to make, or attempt to put them into cohesive thoughts. I mean, you have shockingly stated twice that you dont believe in ANYTHING. That is such an abstract thought that I cant even grasp the concept of it. I've never met a person who doesn't believe that anything. That must mean nothing has ever existed in time or space except you. Like, do you live so far out in deep space that there is nothing except you, alone and floating around as the only thing that exists or has ever existed? If that's the case, then perhaps you can take some solace in the knowledge that I'm nothing more than your imagination. By using your "no belief" logic, none of these comments are even real and are nothing more than a delusion you are experiencing. All of this, everything ever created or imagined, including the delusion of a planet, and the concept of life, humans, emotions, language, and every thought, sound, or image you have ever experienced are not real. They cant possibly exist because YOU dont believe in "anything". I however believe that I exist and I know that im am not floating in a void of nothingness. I wish you clarity of mind, that you discover something to "believe in", and that another being comes into your existence by somehow finding it way to you. What a lonely life you must have to live. 🙁🤷🏻‍♀️

[@nat00ben06]

Prince kinda had it all, looks, talent, intelligence, kindness, strong work ethic, friendliness, fearlessness and brilliance.

[@basharbudiman5513]

watching the prince on stage is the same with watching him on interview or on other situations full of inspirational positivisme so awesome

[@XiloChannel]

Yep he had it all. He had it ALL. He wasn't tall muscular or anything he just exuded pure class and what a man should be, or really anyone should be. Wow.

[@annlanders978]

He was WEIRD looking and acting.

[@alexdavinci9533]

Billy Pilgrim He lacked height.

[@sonic2me-270]

ann landers Wait, aren't you an MJ fan? I've seen you in the comments on MJ vids. As a fellow MJ fan AND a Prince fan too, I have to ask, why insult a fellow artist? I don't see the point. People called many artists "weird". Michael and Prince included. But, in all actuality, a lot of em were just expressing themselves in a way that may be foreign for an everday person.

[@KatMartin-si4pl]

His voice was hypnotic...I could listen to him talk all day

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Larry?

[@susiea8867]

+Kat Martin2016 I know! I love his singing voice, but his speaking voice is so soft, and almost hypnotic. I would have loved to just sit and talk to him about all things about life. And I love some of the folks comments about how beautiful he is. He was something very special and beautiful. RIP Precious man

[@KatMartin-si4pl]

Susie A Also, his eyes....there was like an intense smoldering sexiness combined with a fragile vulnerability all at once in his eyes...... He just had "it"....it's something hard to define.

[@susiea8867]

Well, said. He seems so vulnerable in a way. And Honey, you are so right. Those eyes could easily melt your heart. So talented, but so soft and loving.

[@KatMartin-si4pl]

Susie A ;)

[@escherpainting8622]

Here we see two men that were at the top of their respective professions sitting across a desk and having an incredible conversation. Beautiful.

[@QuanLovesGaming]

I would NEVER let my girl around prince. Not even his damn body in the casket. Rest in peace to the only man who can take your girl in high heels.

[@kathryneprickett2083]

+King Quan Da Vet LMAO

[@jameskennedy552]

+King Quan Da Vet Well He was Cremated So he has no body in a casket. So you don't have to worry about that!!

[@MrDonche414]

lmfao

[@JSmusiqalthinka]

+King Quan Da Vet Given that his body was cremated, and his final resting place is a secret, I don't think you'll have anything to worry about. ;D

[@kelly261075]

yeah you got that right!! haah

[@JoJo-yz3po]

Would someone agree with me that he has one of the sexiest voices ever.

[@wickedred4452]

+Jo Jo I actually could listen to his voice as often as his singing voice !

[@kccooper9452]

Kurt Cobain, john lennon, Jeff, Brandon lee, River Phoenix, Michael Jackson, Chester Bennington, Jonathan brandis, and prince all had the best voice in my opinion 😊

[@Yagirlnyesha]

I love him so much ughhh

[@phk3204]

B GZBX

[@Alice1968World]

Shaggy

[@deborahtaylor3617]

He was the most beautiful man in the world!! Played 27 instruments. Played ALL the instruments and all vocals on his first 3 albums. He could do it all. GOAT

[@gilbertoh.berlanga4029]

@Grant Liddell it means Greatest Of All Time

[@charleshern6958]

I don’t doubt it but truly that sounds impossible. You mean literally EVERY instrument? I mean records and record labels lie, but it does seem feasible

[@bafattvahetere]

28, You forgot kazoo. .

[@tuulafai4046]

Yes!

[@sabalight6470]

@@gilbertoh.berlanga4029 Oh ! In German it means "Bad girl" =) (Zicke)

[@ginger9470]

I don't understand how a straight talker can be deemed unusual. The man said what he said. He was just hypnotic and intelligent... he was an original and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that!

[@bleack8701]

Unusual doesn't have to mean bad. Larry was just using that as a way to see how Prince viewed himself and see if there was anything more to discuss about that

[@CryptoSteve007]

You just answered your own question. He's hypnotic. He's intelligent. That's unusual.

[@JulieJ4]

@@CryptoSteve007yes

[@7beers]

Prince comes across as kind, sensitive, charming. Very impressive.

[@QueenLeeMi79]

My mother met him in 79 when she was pregnant with me thru my uncle who was his road manager from 79- 87. She said he was very sweet and somewhat shy and smelled beautiful and his hair smelled of roses and was very soft and bouncy.

[@user_abcxyzz]

@@QueenLeeMi79 your mother was pregnant by her uncle?

[@nunim2496]

Trust Valentino lol

[@i1mz]

Trust Valentino This is why punctuation is so important lol

[@sinoski9463]

Good thing i have those traits to

[@TheFoodieCutie]

He was 42 years old in this interview? Good lord he's beautiful!

[@Lucas-DX]

Actually he was 41 right?

[@harrietharel820]

@Frost wow.. this interview. he was gorgeous

[@Lisa-mm6ud]

@Frost your comments are repetitive, no need to restate "your opinion" to everyone. He was a sexy , handsome man. Men have even stated "even if you're a guy, don't look into his eyes, he could make the most manly man want him." 💜

[@Lisa-mm6ud]

@Frost No nerve hit, just trying to help. Every comment I've read, you've inserted the same reply. It has to be embarrassing your vocabulary is limited to those 2 words, and you're clearly desperate for attention. I'll leave you to being a LOSER rather than wasting anymore time on you. ;oD

[@davidmungai5395]

And never had his nose done.

[@hmngbrd]

Are there sparkles on him or is he just that beautiful? Wow.

[@lorst55]

Sparkles and Beauty

[@ariana336pm]

Helena James right 😭😭💜💍

[@begevt]

Helena James yes. around this time he was always wearing glitter. find the video of him singing with Cheryl crow... The glitter is overwhelming lol

[@fun-sizedjoan5858]

both.

[@pennyandrews3237]

It was the style at the time. Rick James used a lot of glitter too. Style wise that time period had a lot of bold trends like huge shoulder pads. Huge hair lots of make up. It was pure fun.

[@timg4834]

The tone and cadence of his speech is so soothing. He sounds very at ease with himself in this interview.

[@DeadAwake-os5wi]

Prince was definitely on a higher frequency ....

[@shevettejackson.]

Yes .

[@deanurschel9161]

Explain to me what exactly that’s supposed to mean

[@crystianbarriga3801]

111👁️

[@bellaf7774]

@@deanurschel9161 it means he's enlightened. Vibrating wayyy higher than surface level 👑

[@GLA45Amg716]

Basically he was fighting against the powers that control the music industry. Entertainment is much dirtier than people understand.. actually if someone explained it to you, you probably wouldn’t believe it lol

[@katharinehorowitz1709]

I can't get enough of his voice. It's like a warm, buttery syrup hugging my head.

[@ThatsTheSpiritGodCast]

Agreed. Beautiful voice. Beautiful soul. Clearly was murdered killed, not a doubt in my mind. ( and he knew it was coming .... ) Damned music industry. If you're talented and they get you to sign a contract you are shaking hands with the devil. Prince Roger Nelson, I really underestimated you in life. I higher you were corny in the 80's ... But I was very wrong to judge you based upon my own failings.

[@katharinehorowitz1709]

Goddammit. Not everything is a conspiracy! I posted my comment as a small tribute to a great artist, not to ruminate on his death.

[@mztweety1374]

That may be the best description of his voice I've ever heard!

[@voicenoteswithbrookewilliams]

Katharine Horowitz HAHAB TRUEE

[@COO415]

@Katherine. Careful girl, you may get pregnant from that voice.

[@mayusoma]

Every time I look in his eyes it's like he knew a secret people didn't.

[@TranquilityBand]

He saw GOD

[@mayusoma]

33! Definitely an angel

[@angusyoung5398]

He knew he has on vicodin haha

[@morrisdennis]

He saw alot of stuff in his life I bet

[@crissdelucas4782]

He had gorgeous eyes! He was a gorgeous man really. I had the biggest crush on him growing up. 💕

[@jaredwoodward919]

Sadly lost far too early, but he lives on through his musical genius. Legends never die.

[@TrishDriveZoo]

21 years later, Prince is still teaching life lessons.

[@joyceboyd1838]

@Frost you cant stand that suave Voice, where do you get What you're saying ?

[@stephaniestanley8041]

April 20, 2016 not so long ago

[@TrishDriveZoo]

@@stephaniestanley8041 I was referring to the date of the interview from 1999

[@jlove7723]

@@stephaniestanley8041 He meant 5 years later......LOL

[@AntonVitullo]

He has Pluto In the 1st house , look it up

[@marialemos3121]

Prince was such a beautiful soul. He was very humble and didn't let the fame go to his head. He is greatly missed.

[@joyceboyd1838]

He used his fame to tag women, you blind to it or something.it seems like later on he changed, all Those body fluids!!!!

[@tierefuerimmer9635]

I've heard the opposite that he was very arrogant and had a huge ego but I've never met the man so I don't know

[@joiisler3012]

@@joyceboyd1838 Come on, now. A Man would do just about Anything to “tag” a woman.🤦🏾‍♀️ If it wasn’t Fame, it would have been Something Else. You know I’m right. I think it’s in their DNA.😂

[@princesskristan]

It seems like the older he got, the sexier he got. His loss hurt me as deeply as Whitney's and MJ's

[@lilysaxhull6095]

Beautiful man inside and out

[@AlakaxamM]

One of the saddest things about aging is seeing your icons die 😢

[@angelastars27]

I miss them too. They were like family.

[@martyrmessiah3903]

BwaaaHAA!!!!

[@tesstikles3225]

I grew up listening to Metal and Grunge but Prince was a Guitar God in any genre of music. I like that he's soft spoken, articulate, funny and considerate in his interviews. R.I.P to Prince and Larry.

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

A brilliant, groundbreaking, free thinking, spiritually searching, individual artist, one of a kind. Humble, witty, genuinely down to earth and naturally charming. For the record...he also had a beautiful speaking voice. Goodnight sweet prince.

[@billybizar]

Plus 1

[@amchalmers06]

+Anthony Monaghan also a VERY BEAUTIFUL face. Look at him. Just stunning and yes, he had a beautiful speaking as well as singing voice. He was one of a kind of a higher degree.

[@zuzu1984]

So true

[@htj194]

so true

[@alisonlaing2778]

+Anthony Monaghan you,vr got it spot on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! absolutely right.

[@jayscott4513]

One of the most interesting interviews I’ve ever scene with a musician. Calm, collected, no shit talk, very respectful and clean. RIP Prince… 🟣

[@ryanfoghat1962]

You should check out Hendrix interview that man was smooth,calm,funny,charming but also very tired he never got sleep so he may come off as a little irritated but still very nice

[@fattymcfatso1083]

seen

[@Humvee369]

Couldn't have put it better if I'd tried. Thanks.

[@williamhumes2689]

​@@Humvee369 k😊😅😮😮❤😂😂😊😅😮😢🎉🎉😢❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😅😅😊😊😊😊😊

[@eduardo_corrochio]

So true ... nice to hear the man express himself thoughtfully and quitely in this intimate venue. Plus, there is no loud, raucus studio audience hooting and cheering and whooping and whistling for the guy. Try listening to Prince speak during an interview on The Arsenio Hall Show, it's pointless.

[@StonyRC]

Such a quiet and understated guy - what a pleasure it would have been just to sit and talk to him for an hour!

[@brandonfreeman1823]

I think you'd be the one talking for the whole hour

[@andrewcapper1632]

Brandon Freeman.. You are a fkn idiot! And to you Stony, yes it would be amazing!

[@pegbars]

[@Jack-cn6io]

Settle down girls... settle down.

[@gc8972b]

haha Brandon totally got it

[@alisoncole3211]

I met Prince once, it was the highlight of my life

[@NitemairMedia]

What strikes me in this interview is how smart Prince was. He's in no hurry, you see him actually stop and think about what he's going to say. He knew how to avoid putting his foot in his mouth so to speak. I wish more artist had this quality. That they still had class.

[@stila1123]

Why would Prince being “smart” “strike” you? He was a fucking genius. 🙄

[@jasonkaramo5937]

@@stila1123 Exactly

[@7arboreal]

Prince is nothing like I expected him to be in this interview. So introspective and respectful.

[@girl123boy456]

@Annette - Was thinking the same thing. Never watched any of his interviews but this was very enlightening. Sorta regret not having liked him a lil more when he was still here. Wasn’t expecting him to have such humility, introspection and hold such deep moral and religious principles based off his Concert performances and risky metro Sex dress attire. But he is a Gemini ♊️ So I’m guessing there’s another suppressed personality in there somewhere The Prince in this interview, would NEVER defile his TEMPLE by using or needing Drugs. He’s lucid.... centered... zero signs of being nervous or shy. Excellent communicator, good listener, caring and I also heard he was Vegan. He held a high regard for himself, his Temple and should have lived until a minimum of 150 yrs. Otherwise, I just can’t by into the overdose at his own 🤚🏼HANDS🤚🏼

[@greatomeister675]

Everyone thats a master at their craft is a genius.

[@barbc.3093]

He's definitely not only an incredible artist, but extremely intelligent and people underestimated him just because he wasn't in need of a lot of attention and recognition. RIP to them both. Great interview

[@meeksluv]

Hell was u expecting?

[@normaforsyth7950]

@@girl123boy456 you should watch some other interviews, too. All show somewhat different parts of his character. Also, I'm sure you probably know by now since your post was months ago, but most of us are fairly certain he only died bc he took what we now call counterfeit drugs. Pain medication that has been created to look identical to the drug you intend to take, but one that has been made by murderers mixing fentanyl with the wanted drug and "pressing" it into a mold that looks like the real pills. If you aren't used to high levels of opioids, taking fentanyl can kill you. No proof of that, of course, but in my opinion, his death was some degree of homicide.

[@MannyCamRS]

One of the classiest, most respected human beings. A true genius. R.I.P.

[@carltonalexander9319]

Yup One of The Legends of / 🎶 and Beyond It Was In His DNA Born in His Blood line. Jimi Hendrix Rick James Prince Did / Take Some Points From Rick James and in His Earlier Days. Both out Cold Guys In 🎶 Muzic. Michael Jackson And So Many others Of All Different Shades. Of skin People Are People. I'm Not With That Race Card At All Prince Was A Mixed Person But He Touched So Many Life's God Bless Him And All The Others I Called off. And So Many More.

[@onefoot7]

???? A doper???!

[@craigsmith157]

@@onefoot7 No. A singer and a successful song writer for other performers.

[@CourtneyShane]

@@onefoot7a doper? He wasn't a doper.

[@rebecca_stone]

Dude is so freaking cool and natural this entire interview, I cant get over it. Proper artist.

[@squigtonianmayhem4602]

As appreciated as he was, Prince is still extremely underrated. Pure genius.

[@vpaczkowski]

There's many people who don't appreciate the grateful dead's music but deadheads appreciate everyone else's music.

[@skygazer6898]

Prince was never underrated. where did you get that idea from?

[@christianrose5116]

@@skygazer6898 i definitely feel like he was underrated especially since a lot of people don't really know him besides Purple Rain

[@anti4330]

@@christianrose5116 EXACTLY. He's the most critically acclaimed, yet underrated artist I've ever seen so far in my life. The man could sing his ass off, play many instruments, write his own lyrics, AND his music was incredibly DIVERSE. Yet, alot of ppl only know him from Purple Rain. criminally underrated

[@christianrose5116]

@@anti4330 the guy has so much underrated music especially in the 90s and 2000s. Prince wrote everything and helped people become stars. He's still not recognized for it.

[@StellaAppleRox]

I hate when people would call him "not normal". He was so normal it was ridiculous. He was a damn boss as an artist. We all know why he changed his name, to divorce his record company and put out his music without being tied to them. He found a loophole, that was brilliant, abnormal people don't think of that. RIP Prince Rogers Nelson

[@cookie_dough_hangover]

Being a genius is out of the ordinary. In that regard, I don't find him "normal", he was extraordinary..

[@missfashionator]

How can one be this pretty and handsome at the same time

[@frazbro27]

luname go to thailand. Purchase a ladyboy

[@rwmartinez1262]

lmfao!!!!!!!!!! hahahahah

[@bettablue2660]

Only Prince. He was a sexual being as we all are, and his music and spirituality always touch on the male and female sexuality that God gifted all of us. I love and miss him so much.

[@rmontoya90066]

Wow!!! Is that all you focused on, his exterior, and not what inspires him? Why are people so superficial?

[@bettablue2660]

Alma Montoya ...you’re being a little hard, aren’t you. Even his girlfriends, wife and close friends would say that he was beautiful and handsome to him when he was alive. It was part of who Prince was. No harm.

[@nivin69]

It's amazing how much love and respect this man gets, to this day. A tragically underrated Artist. Took me entirely too long to appreciate this mans work.

[@nivin69]

@@ivytripper86 I think you should go talk to more people in the 30-40 year age bracket then. I assure you, Prince is under rated.

[@fabfaun]

Prince had such a genuine child like shyness during this interview but he was straight forward and patient with Larry King

[@tc6664]

He wasn't childlike or shy.

[@Coolguy-fz5re]

Technically Prince is a Gemini and they are childlike and quiet when need be for the most part.

[@BRod-dt9ko]

I never knew Prince had such a sweet calming personality. His voice was peaceful and soothing. Seemed like a good old soul. RIP.

[@comicfancat]

This was one of the best interviews. Showing Prince as a well read intelligent person. A calm deep thinker, its a shame how people allowed the negative press on him

[@jaysummers9396]

What are you talking about? Prince was a dipshit conspiracy theorist 😂

[@traceyonus4749]

The negative press was so unjust l agree with you 🎯💯🎯

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Prince fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal KZbin performances of PURPLE RAIN and DIAMONDS & PEARLS in tribute to the greatest songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist of all time. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and RESPECT to the genius of Prince.

[@silvana8391]

Prince è andato contro il sistema , per questo lo hanno denigrato … in realtà era una persona davvero intelligente , aveva capito un sacco di cose molto prima di tanti altri , Prince era davvero un grande ❤🌹

[@michaelwilliams4787]

Danm I wish this brotha was still with us. I saw him in 1983 Chattanooga tn. He's one of my heroes Rip

[@spazzdineveryway]

It's almost as if Larry King is asking questions towards a person who is way beyond that level of questioning. Prince was an interesting dude.

[@ChosenWon]

spazzdineveryway Well put.

[@Stephanie-007]

The name (Prince) didn't "get" him famous; his talent did.

[@MsBahbii]

Yes, I agree.

[@priscilla4221]

But his talent Came From Below

[@lucthomas7626]

I was surprised to find out that PRINCE is his real name...

[@jennt7573]

Prince was such a bright intelligent man.....love him for standing up for his beliefs......he had balls not like other artists 💜💜💜

[@anthonymessina9672]

The ultimate master Of his own craft. I love Prince when he first came out with his music. I love him after he passed away. His music will endure many, many, many, many generations. His talent was a gift to us to be able to see someone as brightest as a star could be. Rest in peace prince

[@carameldiva5131]

I'm in my early 40's and I'm from the Midwest. I know several people who have met him. Not a bad word about him. I have yet to hear a negative story about him. I constantly hear of his humility and generosity. The love poured out to him is from a life well lived. Love, intelligence,hard work, spirituality, creative, talented, integrity, humble. When you have a beautiful spirit it shows on the outside. He was truly one of God's chosen few. Thank you for the lifetime of music and lyrics with content and meaning. May you fly with the angels.

[@jasonkaramo5937]

Your beautiful to me sweet Caramel Diva

[@Supernenaaa888]

I’m sorry but Prince was not humble at all. He was very talented and gifted yes but had a very big ego.

[@jasonkaramo5937]

@@Supernenaaa888 Exactly!!! He may have shared but he had a huge ego most "geniuses" do.

[@Dino-su2wh]

god's chosen? omg. what means god's chosen :D we are all god's chosen people stupid cow

[@ubself]

Caramel Diva he was sweet kid, fame made him a bit of an jerk at first, yet it was hard to handle, he had to focus, then as he got older he came back into his humble, kind self, I find this to be more honest, in real life with Prince..... love him, a musical genius and an Artist that cant be denied

[@jessejameslatimer8686]

His speaking voice alone is so relaxing

[@anndavis2920]

truly a Gemini

[@jessejameslatimer8686]

@@anndavis2920 ahaha im a Gemini as well

[@kevinthebassfelon1304]

Yeah huh?! I have Always Said..... Prince Rogers Nelson and Jim Parsons should do Children's Books on Tape.... For kids aged 1 to 5 years old..... Toddlers the world over need a loving, calming and sometimes even a funny little voice. Both of these cats embody that Love and Happiness Vibe. Case in point..... This Interview and the Cartoon Movie, "Home"........ Just the Best and the Cutest Ever..... EVER, In The History of Ever.

[@kevinthebassfelon1304]

@@anndavis2920 .... Is Jim Parsons a Gemini?! LOL.

[@Infam0usKiller]

@@anndavis2920 It has nothing to do with that bullshit pseudoscience. Gee where’s my soft spoken voice

[@JohnGeorgeHill]

Such a shame. You can see the sense of humor, the playfulness, the seriousness, and now it's all gone. R.I.P. brother, we are going to miss you.

[@danajoyteague8431]

want Prince

[@EmmyV2002]

Nope. It's still here.

[@cult4826]

It’s crazy this only has 5.7 million views. One of the most hidden gems of our lifetime. It should be a prerequisite for everyone to watch this inspirational video

[@riccccccardo]

💯

[@wallacegentry4085]

KZbin algorithm combined with trolls, which KZbin allows.

[@ermannogallo9774]

Umanità frettolosa, superficiale,distratta...😢

[@glennmason6982]

Prince and Michael Jackson. We had two unique human beings and unparalleled talents, at the same time. How lucky were we ?!

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

Jackson was a fantastic singer and dancer. Prince was a musical genius. Writer/composer/producer/arranger, singer, drummer, bassist, keyboardist, and an incredible guitarist.

[@glennmason6982]

@@NoLefTurnUnStoned. Don’t forget writer (for MJ) too. His solo compositions are some of his most celebrated songs: Billie Jean, Beat It, Don’t Stop ‘til You Get Enough, Bad, Smooth Criminal, The Way You Make Me Feel, Wanna Be Startin’ Something. The list of the classic songs written without Co-writers is endless. Completely agree with you about Princes’s exceptional multi instrumentalism though. He was incredible in that respect. I think Prince’s quality control could be a bit questionable though. He released A LOT of stuff, much of it not that great (especially after Diamonds & Pearls) whereas Mike’s quality control was far tighter. Just my opinion of course ☺️

[@pinnkycenac3156]

@@glennmason6982 agree 💯

[@sub-jec-tiv]

And we still have Stevie

[@PerrySkyePhoenix]

I was never a fan of MJ.

[@quinnrollen]

I saw his name (symbol) on the back of a car today. His legacy lives on.

[@ironik4400]

I seriously feel like someone I personally knew passed... His presence on the world was something very special. RIP. :'(

[@elegantlywastedco]

+Justin Mccluskey I haven't stopped feeling the gut punch of all of this yet. It's like surreal. I know I didn't 'know' him, but his music weaved a fabric into my life that intersected in everything that I loved about him and his music. That music got to the soul of me. I love this interview because it truly personifies everything I thought of, felt, and believed him to be. :'(

[@calen27]

Justin Mccluskey His death hurt my heart so bad along with Tupac

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

Ikr...I didn't expect it to be so intense, deep or so personal. Like REAL grief❤

[@giancarlopaolini7529]

The most complete artist that music has ever seen so far and a truly excellent guitar player. His solo on Purple Rain is truly memorable. Thanks Prince.

[@PURPLE.REIGN.1999]

Prince was 41 years old here.

[@jamalanewpizza6334]

Purple Reign the mind sees what it wants to see. Moustache cover his wrinkles. Doesn't show hands/elbows. Hair covers his hairline thus not showing his age. Ear rings and turtleneck accentuate his face.

[@seanewing845]

@@jamalanewpizza6334 Black man hater right here.

[@bonniehirtz786]

@Joe Di Carlo 😂

[@desiganreddy1670]

41 , some of you guys expected him to looks like his 61 or something....

[@EmmyV2002]

And he was such a DILF in his time period. ;)

[@MrDinger60]

What's really astonishing here is how well mannered and sober sighted Prince is. What a huge breath of fresh air to see a rock star act this way.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Marylyn Manson, Zappa, Are two that come to mind. Bowie... also,

[@rebeltvr6046]

@@morbidmanmusic John Lennon, Paul McCartney, LL Cool J, Snoop, a lot of legends were like this.

[@CourtneyShane]

He wasn't a drug addict and he was vegan. Drugs were never his thing. He despised drugs and there were no drugs on his tours or rehearsals. Unfortunately and ironically drugs took him out, led by his hip pain. So sad.

[@hakimbandaru1915]

He said “well mannered and sober” about Marilyn Manson, you clearly haven’t seen his interviews and are one of those soccer moms who thinks he worships Satan. Grow up lady.

[@jamesm.3967]

@@CourtneyShanebaloney. He was out of touch with reality.

[@chartaerichardson7182]

This is probably my favorite look on him style wise. His Love and devotion to God just shines through to make him more attractive.

[@LisaRansom1211]

He was so beautiful & a gentle soul who died too young, amazing lyricist & musician too. Like Freddie Mercury, he was one of the beautiful people who you couldn’t imagine living to be old & they were both taken way too soon. I hope they rest in peace, both of them.

[@christinegrimsby6857]

his hands were so insanely delicate and beautiful. His voice - so many feelings about it.

[@theoriginalsuzycat]

I don't like little dainty hands on men but seeing him using them as a musician could change one's mind

[@frankpitochelli6786]

He had a classy shyness about him. Life isn't always about being a tuff guy......humility, class and vanity are fleeting.!

[@TrishCarmenDXB]

You are so right wow

[@frankpitochelli6786]

@@TrishCarmenDXB ..😘

[@brianwilliams6549]

Very low key and introspective. Hendrix and Coltrane had some of the same qualities. All genius

[@zefonk]

Cheers to that

[@jason5409]

Very vain I'd say

[@KohalaLover]

Such a soft spoken gentleman. Down to earth, sincere. I will never forget his incredible riff during George Harrison’s Rock n Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. Pure talent. Such a loss.

[@marswabisabi8918]

Prince is, for me, the most complete and accomplished artist that has ever lived...

[@christopherpederson1021]

lol.

[@Principessa180]

@@christopherpederson1021 my thoughts exactly

[@jesse134]

I just came back to this interview after hearing about his death. R.I.P Larry King

[@mariazouaniaagustin9910]

Me too

[@SandraWade666]

me too

[@DjIceCnS]

I watched this video about one or two weeks ago. Crazy

[@jeffbrown8117]

Same.

[@kelly3697]

same

[@AuditorInvestor]

He has a sparkle in his eyes, it's true of good souls and several creative geniuses. Prince seems to be in a good zone here.

[@justayoutuber1906]

That's what women said about Ted Bundy too

[@jamesallen7205]

He has a very calm relaxing voice. i really enjoy listening to him speak.

[@gpmoto6927]

He's with us in his music and his music will never die! God bless 🙏

[@scottwolff6946]

This is such a great interview. He was very soft spoken, but razor sharp. A smart and talented man that made many great songs.

[@suraya1224]

Prince's off-stage persona here is soft- spoken, humble, & quietly confident. I admired his ability on so many musical instruments. It's unfortunate that he chose to market his music via going the route of hyper-sexual stage antics as his image, & in his music videos. (Maybe advised by the record label, or his management, although he did say he does what HE wants to do, so...). He said his spiritual well-being was important to him, that he wanted to be dependant on God, & that his work was inspired by God. It's sad that he didn't succeed in finding peace, & was a drug addict. He died in an elevator in his home in MN, in April 2016, 2 months before his 58th birthday, of an overdose of Vicodin (oxycontin) mixed w/black market Fentanyl, an opioid 30 times stronger than heroin. In his last public photo, he looked tiny, gaunt, balding, nearly unrecognizable. A couple of days before he died, an assistant picked up 2 separate prescriptions of Vicodin for him at a pharmacy, twice on the same day. The day he died, police found bottles of narcotics scattered all over his house, including in a huge makeup drawer, with black hair dye, wads of vash, & a ziplock bag labeled "opium". He had lived in the home all his adult life, which was decorated w/his musical achievements, yet lacking personal touches, such as photos of family & friends. Prince was married to dancer Mayte Garcia, 1996--1999. She said they met when she was 16, he adopted her when she was 17, & he 32, almost twice her age; then he put her on birth control a week before they had sex. They married 5 yrs later. She became pregnant the same year w/ their son, Amiir ('Prince', in Arabic), who was diagnosed w/ Pfeiffer's Syndrome type 2, at birth, & died a few days later. The genetic mutation causes deformities of the skull, face, hands, & feet. She became pregnant again, but miscarried another son, 'Boy Gregory'. In her memoir, she said Prince then "humiliated her, banished her, & expected her to disappear." She now lives in Las Vegas, & was diagnosed w/M.S., but manages it w/ medication. She has an adopted daughter. Prince met Manuela Testolini when she was 24, & he 43. They married in 2001, but she filed for divorce 5 yrs later. Prince was Raised 7th Day Adventist. His bass player, Larry Graham, of Sly & The Family Stone, moved next door to him in Minneapolis, & for 2 yrs, persuaded Prince to convert to Jehovah's Witness (2001). Graham is also the uncle of rapper, Drake.

[@katygaston8777]

I love him

[@samdung5630]

He was with Mayte at that time. I think she softened him. I think he really really loved her.

[@amalawad7667]

😊lx😅c😂gikhhhhh

[@rachelLadyD]

@@suraya1224 yeah i don't believe hype or gossip, big pharma killed a lot of fine people artists, musicians and others, on one hand they try and gaslight and subdue those they hurt...then they call them addicts, its frustrating when at everypoint a human tries to strive for something noble and creative they get put down as being different and gaslit into big pharmas arms. The truth about those practices the suffering it causes, all legal , the way doctors iin US acts does not help the people, it causes more suffering, suppresses, flattens, destroys the body...so many fine black artists killed by doctors

[@tooniemama6959]

I've watched this interview several times and never get tired of listening to Prince's sweet voice!! I love when he smiles and says "Is that a word, Larry?" LOL.....God, I miss him So much!! He seemed so "together" and "focused"; then something went terribly, terribly wrong in the last years of his life. He left us too soon; such a great loss. I will always cherish not only his music, but all that he did for people and the world. He was a kind man & had a beautiful heart. Rest in peace in God's eternal love for evermore. xoxo

[@jimojeda6130]

ToonieMama

[@jimojeda6130]

ToonieMama

[@dawnegoldsboro4205]

ToonieMama That is one of my favorite parts. Your words capture so much about this brilliant, beautiful man so perfectly.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

Luna T I agree. He was left traumatized.

[@paulsaunders3775]

Prince the purple genius

[@angelas.9717]

The guy was just something else. And that understated glitter in his beard and hair...what a riot. Love Prince.

[@jeannemarie3704]

Dang!! 😆 He does have silver magic dusty glitters in his hair and beard!! So Prince!!!

[@Highvibin213]

I still cannot believe he isn’t here . A true artist in every form . Amazing guitarist and all brilliant human . 💜🕊️

[@PhilanthroPwn]

His speaking voice is super soothing. He would have made epic ASMR videos.

[@justjo510]

asmr? yes his voice is so mellow i could listen all day :)

[@RainNorrisSoftwareDeveloper]

Prince was too cool for ASMR.

[@sasa-re4uw]

PhilanthroPwn i think the same!

[@PookieQDB]

They both have nice voices, but princes voice is definitely smoother and more elegant haha.

[@EmmyV2002]

Omg! I knew I'm not the only one who thinks this. When he speaks, it's like he massaged my brain just like all the ASMR videos I watched.

[@christeechicka]

I like the way Prince gives Larry respect as an elder. He says, "yes sir". He's polite. That's a big deal with stars... so many of them act like spoiled little brats, and they treat everybody like crap.

[@kmcl11]

+christee chick The BET interview was far better. Larry unfortunately didn't do that great of an interview here.

[@tcda3640]

BLESSED INDEED... R.I.P. . THANK YOU 4 SHARING YOUR GIFTS WITH THE WORLD MAY WE SEE AGAIN ON THE OTHER SIDE...

[@momonie4]

Almost all Baby Boomers were raised to respect their Elders. Something that has been lost on the generations that has followed SMH.

[@winterblue8887]

From his first "yes sir", I knew he was raised right and was respectful...

[@tonivertucci6504]

That's what I thought too.

[@venanciahopkins5035]

Prince had such a beautiful calm spirit.

[@celeste2cs]

unfOrtunately v

[@makanekmalek]

+Venancia Hopkins 3:21 Oh! They do? ..............................

[@J-equineheart]

you are so right! a beautiful soul....

[@ronniemead805]

+Venancia Hopkins Yes a beautiful soul, just like Michael Jackson.

[@makanekmalek]

Ronnie Mead Only this interview is a treat for the ears and brain when MJ interviews are creepy, embarrassing and not sincere (I still love him though).

[@cherwilkes4564]

Prince was so well spoken, a talented song writter and a guinness musician. Who knew Larry King was this cool?!

[@therewassun]

Genius

[@Sandra-lb5pu]

He chose spiritual well being over fame: what a loss for us ALL. Not many utter the word God but he did and with gusto too. RIP brother.

[@evanicander2023]

He was so famous, everybody was informed of His change of name, so he chose nothing away, really?

[@jondunmore4268]

It wasn't a loss but a GAIN! - He was then free from Warner Bros. to release as much music as he could pump out - and he did. If you missed out on buying it all, then THAT was your loss...

[@Sandra-lb5pu]

@@jondunmore4268 happy new year nay sayer

[@markmiller489]

Are you fucking kidding?? He literally died of a drug overdose!! You People crack me up worshiping someone you literally don’t know.

[@Sandra-lb5pu]

@@markmiller489 so quick to judge. Thinking about what he did during is time here is worthy of admiration, period. The fact that he died of an overdose is irrelevant.

[@pjthapa4162]

Prince was a good-looking dude. Very Angelic.

[@theoldmanriverwalk9472]

Gay

[@Y2Kr4SHM4N]

@@theoldmanriverwalk9472 How is it gay? Prince is beautiful like a woman. I’m gay, and I’m attracted to men that look like men- huge 250lbs+ men. Straight dudes, if they are going to point out looks on a man, it’s probably more likely to be on a “beautiful” male for their feminine attributes. So I’d say it’s probably just you and me here who are gay.

[@justicekeyes308]

And he also handles that racist remarks coming from Larry King like a real businessman. I guess when you get use to public abuse & jealousy it just rolls down your sleeves.

[@noralavender3798]

@UC7G-232rsD_x48WWFbyIuWw u a pussy if u scared to call someone good looking

[@vincevirtua]

​@@theoldmanriverwalk9472 you never complimented another dude before? Did you grow up sheltered from people or something?

[@lifewithoutalaughtertrack9196]

Such a shame it took the death of Prince for me to finally watch this great interview - what a delightful gentleman he was, wise and enchanting, reflective and dignified. I enjoyed very much hearing his voice and saddened it will no long be heard. A man very aware of his Creator - inspiring stuff

[@dianawilliams5503]

Christain you speak as eloquently as Prince did.Nice to read something from a respectful gentleman here on the tube..........D

[@maniac-catinca]

Same here.....

[@jooei2810]

This is our modern day Mozart, the man lived and breathed music 24/7.

[@RaquelFoster]

Compared to other guests, Larry is being incredibly thoughtful and respectful here. It's adorable. He seems a bit star struck, and that's impressive from a guy who interrupts the President.

[@johnweaver1198]

Prince for president lol.... I have never seen any interview where someone was trying to ramp him up. I am sure Larry already knew if you go down that road it will create a bad environment and worse a bad interview....

[@Poetessa2]

It's hard to believe but Larry actually was a tad shy at times. He was a dear friend of mine for may years and I've seen him a bit tongue-tied, shy and even at a loss for words a few times and found that to be rather endearing. One of his super powers was how he read his guests very well and it's evident that he knew Prince was not a fan of interviews, yet did a great job to make him feel comfortable and at ease.

[@mikeyalls]

Anybody could be president, there have been many. There can, and will only ever be ONE Prince!

[@joshua2k526]

🤣 🤣 🤣

[@paulforsell2466]

Nothing compares to prince

[@REDDYSETGO1]

His voice is so soothing !

[@bregittalabo1740]

Adm Edward a

[@handlethis_ffs]

I came here after watching some crap re our "president" to soothe my soul.

[@martynbarrett64]

Reminds me somewhat of Marilyn Manson

[@citygirlingraham]

Prince is an enigma that we can never replace or fully understand...EVER.

[@troygreene7547]

Jla

[@dimness19]

18:56- Seeimg this now in 2024, such a prophetic vision Prince had at that time, knowing the decline of our world and civilization would come.. eerie yet beautiful to know how much he knew of life. RIP Prince forever

[@johnatyoutube]

What a beautiful sensitive soul. It's sad we lost him so young. His music was really special. And this shows what a special person he was as well.

[@ImJustKaren_]

It seems impossible that this was 20 yrs ago. He was such a beautiful soul, happy to have shared the same space in time with him.

[@pennyandrews3237]

Larry King was star struck. Prince had a easy open air about himself. He pulled you in with eyes voice gesture. Made you want to remain in his sphere. He was truly special.

[@ReginaCarolDesroches]

I Adore you Prince ❤️ may you rest in peace

[@saroyafanniel8932]

How could anyone NOT like this interview?! Humility, sincerety grace and refinement mixed with spunk, sass, humor and honesty. He's truly possesses the balance between Yin and Yang.

[@oldchicken2]

A true inspiration. He’s both respectful and full of confidence.

[@josecarlus6982]

I regret never seeing him live

[@cherylgallagher2805]

Me too.

[@romulus_]

I was lucky in that a friend had an extra ticket for his final tour, the Piano & Microphone shows. I wasn't really wanting my first time seeing him to be without a band but my friend convinced me to go. It was incredible, of course. Just a short time later, he was gone. Thankful to have witnessed him.

[@truthbetoldineverwasyours8576]

I saw him live twice

[@michaelglazier9932]

I saw him live and he was absolutely amazing!!! Greatest birthday present ever!!! Miss this guy...

[@inthemirror192]

Was thinking this Friday

[@alicianalexv]

Prince is truly missed. Seemed like such a kind, generous, down to earth person. ❤

[@ricai132]

❤

[@armbender777]

Soft spoken , gentleman of a guy. relaxed and focused.. im lost with words... just cant explane it... greatly admired and missed by so many

[@janangel3708]

His voice is so mesmerizing...soothing. Such an intelligent, mystical personna. So humble, yet honest. Beyond a class act. So ahead of our time. Listening to him feels not only like we are hearing the words of a musical genius, but also a beautiful guru with a pure heart and soul.

[@jasonburke5166]

It’s Dec 31, 2022 and I am still learning new things about this amazing artist. Loved him back in the 80’s when my mom took me and my sis to the Purple Rain concert on DEC 3, 1984 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. Still listen to him everyday and love It. Sad he is no longer with us . Greatest pure musician of all time. 💜 🎸

[@AamuAurora]

It must be a beautiful memory to share with your parent.

[@senLuno]

​@@AamuAuroramy mom loves prince and i swear I slept on him and now he's just something i look at not like a myth but a literal musical legend creator of magic crazy shit but prince just feels like it

[@mounirsoussi]

What a presence! Exudes kindness and modesty. One of a kind and there will never be one like him. RIP Prince❤❤❤

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodyo7863]

It's 2019.... It's hard to believe this was 20 YEARS ago!

[@queenessy5498]

Imagine. so watched this when I was very young...

[@satishrobertson8771]

I wish like hell we still had him amongst the living.

[@T82ravdaman]

Forreal! Where has the time gone?.

[@winecrimesfoodandtime7119]

Crazy!

[@spacetrvlr612]

20years and 16 days!

[@goldenxronnie3739]

He was so soft spoken yet so articulate. Such a beautiful person man I'm so devastated he's gone... Purple Rain forever.

[@pears0094]

+Goldenxronnie So true! He is/was such a talented human being... (Incredible athlete too! For those who were/are unaware...)

[@Rocketscienceshorts]

+Goldenxronnie i keep seeing you in the comments on prince's interview - good to see we are all thinking the same :) purple minds think the same!

[@goldenxronnie3739]

+aprilmakesmovies real recognizes real 🤘🏽

[@pickenspolitics]

His disposition, thoughtfulness and kindness is impressive. I enjoyed listening to what he had to say.

[@LanceMorgan-f1u]

He was a special soft spoken giant....great talent and true gentleman!! Most underrated guitarist!!