Director's Cut: "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" - Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne & Dhani Harrison

[@battlefieldvince9614]

I think I've watched this a hundred times now. Watching Prince re-arrange the molecular structure of the universe with his guitar never gets old.

[@miljacmilic3611]

Did you notice at the end of video, prince throws his guitar towards heaven and guitar is never seen falling down

[@sheilaallen2839]

never gets old , never will..

[@lisamoroney3036]

Same

[@charlesbeam4450]

Can't get enough this is bad

[@edwardbellus1572]

@@miljacmilic3611 , the Legend has it, that Chuck Norris saw this happening, and out of respect, caught Prince's guitar. Love that mischievous grin as he asks and gets permission to keep going from FUCKING LEGENDS!! Saw a purple Ford Ranger on the way to work. First thought....buy it. Paint Purple Rainger in that specific print type font.😘👍

[@Bruce-1956]

This solo should have a place of it's own in the Hall of Fame.

[@brianjowaisas3460]

Agree - but where did the guitar go?

[@benmeltzer]

@@brianjowaisas3460 His roadie caught it.

[@jimshorts9019]

Amen..

[@loriwest610]

Such a loss to the world of Rock

[@3121LASVEGAS]

Prince Prince Prince…I miss u…..😢

[@albertpostolides771]

Prince's EXIT after throwing his guitar is so Dramatic! LOL Purfect!

[@bobfurman2739]

yeah ,but he did throw it to his guy ,and not the audience .Can you imagine what people would pay for that guitar ??!!

[@kyletotterdell3336]

everyone is WTF , where did he go.. (and the guitar!)

[@invisired]

@@bobfurman2739 agree

[@FabioBergamo1]

@@kyletotterdell3336 he throwed the guitar back to God.

[@zerocharismo9187]

I'm a huge Prince fan, but I think what I like most about this performance is how happy Dhani is. Warms the heart.

[@roberttomashot2945]

That....puts a smile on my face every time.

[@jaxonrox]

Sorry to say that Dhani wasn't actually happy. In an interview, he said it was a nervous laugh because he was worried about how Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty would react to him. It's a shame, but it's true.

[@melaniedacus6608]

I think the same thing every time I watch this…prob 100 times including big screen. Prince always demands attention & Dhani was loving it! ♥️ Looks just like his Dad too.

[@melaniedacus6608]

@@jaxonrox Why would he feel that way, bc they loved his Dad so much?

[@haljacobsen5400]

I wasn't a Prince fan until I saw this. He just killed it in this performance!

[@truddy3971]

When the news is full of nothing but the worst humanity has to offer, this is one of the videos I come back to for relief.

[@brontedickinson]

Me too. Pure love/artistry heals.

[@truddy3971]

@@brontedickinson There's a video on YT of Bowie doing "Heroes" live that will also soothe your soul.

[@bigbasil1908]

Well things are pretty unhinged right now. But in the end good will prevail and the evil will meet their punishment. We don't need to put up with that kind of sick bullshyt in our world. We humans tend to get along together pretty well, apart from the poisoned and putrid degenerates who seem to get into positions of power.

[@ingelanne2542]

​@@truddy3971Oh yes! Thank you

[@justagirlsd3000]

😢

[@beanabong2896]

The way he finishes, tosses the guitar in the air, then walks off the stage is pure Rock Star energy.

[@AnnabelKay-g3h]

And salutes! He was super cool

[@SeanOHanlon]

And that guitar still hasn't come back down.

[@ohkay7418]

The guy that he leaned back on that held him up when he was doing the solo and looking back at Tom he's the one that caught that guitar

[@Chamamy]

Guitar never came down!

[@williegreene3235]

Rock and roll energy = f you energy

[@DarthBane22]

In a room full of literal Rock and Roll gods, Prince comes from nowhere, melts everyone’s faces off and reminds the world that he was arguably the greatest musician of all time.

[@allanbard6048]

And I still believe George caught his guitar at the end!

[@SociallyBrandedMedia]

🤣😂 the faces of awe from legendary artists 🔥🔥🔥

[@briancave3823]

Ever see him play the bass? Like.. This guy was just a miracle that we shall never see again in our lifetimes.

[@Flyingtaco82]

It’s astonishing when you realize he could have smoked all the greats not only on guitar…..but also on piano, drums, vocals, arrangements, and of course dance. Not bad for a kid from the wrong side of the tracks in North Minneapolis. ❤

[@DustyTail]

@@Flyingtaco82uhm. No. There’s many of GREATS that will never EVER see the trash that is RRHOF. Not disputing the little guy’s genius or ability on many levels and instruments. It’s just that not all the great guitarist were / are ever Pop. or even known.

[@radarrob1443]

Explain to me how Prince never appears on a top guitarist of all time list??? Massively underrated artist

[@anijane232]

he actually is greatly recognized as the perfection of a "musicians, musician". his talent was beyond words

[@iamheeeem]

Pretty sure Rolling Stone had him in top 15. I could be wrong. But probably not.

[@patrickharvey158]

He is extremely talented but extremely overrated

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

@@iamheeeem What about Jimmy Hendrix?

[@iamheeeem]

@@gillianbrookwell1678 no one mentioned Hendrix. This thread is about Prince.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Lost count the amount of times i have come back here. A proper two fingers to the infamous Rock n Roll Hall of Fame from the Genius Prince. Bravo to Prince.

[@ProjectMirage17738]

Even more amazing and brilliant when you read about the lead up to the solo. Prince not really practicing with the band beforehand, Dhani noticing that he was holding back in rehearsal, but knowing something exciting was going to happen. Prince just telling everyone not to worry it will be fine, and he absolutely delivers a solo that no one until then had expected or heard. This and his Super Bowl in the rain performance, unbelievable!

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

That superbowl performance was probly one of the most epic things I have ever witnessed

[@richardroulstone-roberts8598]

He went to rehearsal to hear what they were doing, won't be someone of his Royalty ever again. missed.

[@aldopedroso6212]

Heard he didn't stay for rehearsal, he had something else to do, told Petty don't worry he would come up with something. Didn't disappoint.

[@susanwhite6839]

And Coachella

[@johnmoore4714]

I read the back story to this performance. I'm a big Prince fan. After reading he never practiced with the band 😧 huh 🤔 what

[@ryanmarshall3487]

I’ve always loved how this was shot, with Petty, Lynne, Winwood, and Dhani getting the coverage for the first half; never really showing Prince (outright hiding him in shadows a few times), then all of a sudden putting him camera center for much of the 2nd half, unleashing him like a hidden weapon. It was brilliant

[@Unclemoparman]

They found him in his elevator. RIP.

[@julesled]

He didnt even have to sing. Go figure!

[@annt7384]

That knowing look on Dhani’s face as Prince was walking to center stage. What a tribute. Then Prince throws a look back at Dhani towards the end like “you having fun?” which which was just such a sweet gesture.

[@helpmehelpyou3988]

This is my favorite version of this song.

[@brandonnewsome5737]

@@annt7384 my absolute favorite part of this video. You can see the joy in his face. Just a fan on stage with the band at that point.

[@scottprather5645]

I love Tom Petty he's a genius I was so bummed when he passed away

[@TomDotCom2]

Opiates took Tom Petty and Prince. I wonder if they ever shared.

[@carolemeador3257]

Me also

[@LaurieValdez-zk3dy]

I was in a very dark place.

[@Andreia.Cristina_Kunoichi]

I knew about his death two years ago!

[@kaiteuber6691]

One of the best solos Prince ever did. I miss him.

[@icytea5]

One of the best solos of all time.

[@DynoSauR4Truth]

One of the best solos that anyone has ever done period.

[@davidrice3337]

the Best - hands down

[@jcvr18]

I miss him too he was a great musician showman he was very smart

[@steph.electric]

Prince was hogging the show

[@shondaklingaman2613]

One of Princes' best solos, the look on his face, hes a bad ass and knows it, but doesn't act like it. Hes all class. Much respect from all performers on this stage. It doesn't get much better than this folks.

[@walterguanti8383]

I agree 100% .

[@hopetemplemire4896]

"well said Shonda"

[@douglas3199]

Cool beans

[@Hklbrries]

Every last one of them are badass! 💕

[@AbbyNormal777]

Prince reminds me of the Grinch with his facial expressions. Not in a bad way, but a cute way.

[@PleaseSnowNow]

Prince didn't make that guitar gently weep, instead he made his guitar have a full on mental breakdown sob that it will never come back quite right from. Absolutely perfect performance by an amazing group of talented artists.

[@denisemramirez5096]

I love how Prince patiently waits his turn...then the world stands still!💜😍💯💥🫶🏽💜

[@mcsk912]

Watching Dhani rock out in the background is my favorite part of this video. He is loving it. Shades of his father...

[@jenniferpreston9858]

Looks an actions are just like his daddad's!!! ❤️

[@bordercollie1140]

Was never a Prince fan but I have to say, that is one of the best guitar solos I've ever seen in my 43 years on this planet. Simply awe inspiring.

[@phillipwareham]

I'm 43 and Prince's music never clicked with me. Wrong vibe for Northern England in the 80s. This video was a real education - I had zero idea he was that good. To me, that's Hendrix level guitar.

[@chrisnorton2837]

Prince. Just Prince. But also. Tom Petty and his infinite patience. Making a memory for George's son, who could barely contain his joy at Prince's solo. ❤ I think George would have loved this. And he'd be proud and happy. Miss you George. And Tom. ❤

[@flandersme]

And Prince too. They're all gone, but the music is forever.

[@KitKat_2007]

Prince could take over the whole stage even without a microphone. He knew who he was and what talents he had. Such a great delight.

[@DMS1010]

I cannot even comprehend Prince in this performance. He is on a different planet. Incredible

[@cliffnorman178]

Now THIS is the greatest guitarist of all time. Bloody remarkable.

[@donaldvanvliet9039]

It’s just stunt guitar playing…not that remarkable. Certainly not his best work…but it’s very entertaining.

[@51229broken]

I think he's often left out of the discussion because he was such a performer. He put on shows. May not have been conducive to technical mastery but I have a hard time finding anyone who can sound that good while putting on a melt your face rock show. His halftime show in the rain is one of the best shows I've ever seen. RIP Prince, Tom, Grorge

[@zoneseven1222]

When Prince, Morris and a lot of us first started out back in the 70s, Prince told me that he was the greatest guitar player alive. I laughed and told him he was insane. Over the years, he made me eat those words again and again. Prince was not only the greatest guitar player alive... he was the greatest, most accomplished musician that ever existed. No one could do what he did on so many instruments to the level he did it, then write, arrange and compose to the level he did. While my personal idol and choice for greatest musical icon will always be James Brown, I have to admit that even The Godfather of Soul couldn't do what Prince could. Prince was truly a GOD among men. RIP my friend.

[@tiffanicrayon7027]

❤

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

Yup. Because in high school, he was the lead guitar for Grand Central. You were in the band or a rival band or something? Flyte Tyme? The Family? Mind And Matter? Cohesion?

[@allypad64]

⁠I’m 60 and they just don’t make music like we had. This is one of my favorites - hands down. Prince tears it apart and puts it back together masterfully. He KILLED it. He was a genius and a legend. Gone far far too soon.

[@calliebirch2977]

No they don't .

[@chuckdeezul2180]

F A R TOO SOON

[@robertgrider3055]

Too talented for this world. The human body wasn't meant to hold that much talent.

[@nancymarine3841]

I'm also 60 and the music the kids are listening to today doesn't even begin to compare to the huge talent you and I enjoyed when we were coming up into the world. We enjoyed some massive talent back in the day.

[@donnajo8683]

I think Prince shows exactly how a guitar weeps for the loss of someone so wonderful as George. Great tribute

[@elinannestad5320]

it's weeping and it's celebrating too.

[@N1120A]

Marc Mann deserves to be in the credits here too. He is incredible on the lead. And Prince was just supernatural.

[@aaronl221]

Marc Mann was absolutely fucking great on the lead, but then prince is just god-like and blows him out of the water.

[@ddavies1967]

Thanks. I was wondering who that was

[@johnwildman6065]

Thank you. I never heard his name before! How is that possible?

[@davidking8839]

Not easy to stand up and duplicate a classic solo by an all-time great in front of hundreds of music execs and other stars on a big night. Mann was a top studio player of that era for good reason.

[@riklionheart23]

@@johnwildman6065 because he is a sideman, and damn good one at that.

[@bwagner1800]

This world will die without music and the arts. It makes us feel better about being alive and each other.

[@IrisWatts21]

Agree 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@edmurray7317]

Prince definitely stole the show, but Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty sang beautifully, too. You could feel the love everybody on stage had for George.

[@larrywhite4635]

That's some smoking stuff right on.

[@Blackfeet]

Who's George?

[@augustomauro8602]

@@Blackfeet you must be joking right?

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

@@augustomauro8602 if Blackfeet is joking he's not showing any respect.

[@melaniedacus6608]

Yep. The love there in those moments was palpable! ♥️

[@JonahJojoTheMan]

This Prince solo, man... I don't even know what to say. I think that when Prince arrived in heaven, George greeted him and asked ‘what was that?’ and Prince replied ‘a guitar truly weeping gently’.

[@dg8702]

This is, and forever will be, the greatest RnR HoF performance ever.

[@BenJohnson95]

Any guitar player that does a trust fall while playing a solo is hands down the greatest of all time!

[@richardwoodbury1033]

Prince literally makes his guitar weep with brilliant technical proficiency and inspiration. I've watched this dozens of times and my eyes well up every time. What a magical moment in rock music...

[@joannehack7588]

The ultimate music video of the 20th century☮️

[@felixmadison5736]

WOW!!!!!! SPECTACULAR!!! Prince handled a guitar like it was another extremity he was born with!!!! A true musical genius gone way too soon!!

[@robertdickerson2821]

I weep when I think of what the world has lost and what might have been.

[@Prince-Rodger]

Yeah its unreal

[@felixmadison5736]

@@robertdickerson2821 Yes. Prince, Jimi and George Harrison, gone way too soon.

[@melindalandon4954]

Have watched another version of this performance. I love that Prince turned and smiled at Petty or someone in the middle. Dhani's face beaming at Prince, looking so much like his dad, brings tears. Thank you for this phenomenal piece of music history.

[@bettyansani7512]

80 yr. Old mom and grandma of 3 bass players ..this is the best..chillz abound RIP

[@craigmahon1303]

Even in this cut, Dhani gives a smile to Prince before Prince starts to play. And then he just shreds it.

[@myawsum14]

I think Dhani felt honored to be amongst greatness. Petty, Lynne, and Prince... Oh yeah.

[@ikemancil3850]

@@John-ik2eg what? I didn't pick up on any animosity there. It was a bunch of top shelf artists honoring another. Prince looked fine and appeared at ease. I don't know maybe my eyes are failing me.

[@ikemancil3850]

@@John-ik2eg BTW I don't see anyone as showboats when it came to the beatles. Sure not as many of George's songs didn't make albums that's obvious. The upside for George in that respect was that he had lots of fished songs on the shelf. If you check he outsold Paul & John combined the first year or so after the split. He didn't have to share the profits either. Things have a way of working out.

[@loriwest610]

I wish we could bring them back💔 So glad we have these videos ❤❤❤

[@warriorj8658]

My God!!! He did that while laughing and having fun. One of the baddest dudes to ever walk this earth. I’m starting to feel that Prince might of been the greatest musician ever.

[@ellepayne6020]

He was

[@le_th_]

Welcome to the club of those who know he truly was.

[@conorkennedy3304]

In rock and roll, he is legend

[@Hbizz813]

Your right

[@cindyinnew]

It’s a given. He was not of this world

[@keelywinch]

Absolutely obsessed with this performance. I've lost count of the number of times I've watched it. Prince absolutely smashed it out of the park. Miss him and his amazing music.

[@borisnegrarosa9113]

Brilliant performance from first to last sec

[@schoenbc1]

Me too - and it NEVER gets old

[@juniorsimmons6174]

He and Tom Petty are up in Heaven still jamming!!!!! They were having so much fun with this. Still incredible.

[@cornelalexandruadil4245]

Nonsense.

[@ricoflash1]

I worked for Prince at Glam Slam LA. Saw him perform 6 times. One of the rarest talents ever. Amazing!

[@xxoomacaluso7427]

I saw Prince twice, 20 years apart, and this is a tiny man, with a giant presence and an extreme amount of sex appeal and charisma!! While indeed he had dialed down the raucousness of his performance, he never missed a beat. He was indeed a very rare and very special talent.

[@sheldontapp3769]

You never worked for him. Why say that?

[@annanirathsi1111]

@@sheldontapp3769 I had a friend who also worked at his club in LA and Prince would put on all kinds of live performances, all the time but he wouldn't announce where the show would be until a hour before and only select people would know about it or get an invite. There is zero reason to think that Adrian S is lying about it.

[@melaniedacus6608]

That’s so cool! Would’ve loved to have been one of his groupies! 😜 but kinda true…

[@morrielarsen]

Prince knew exactly what he was doing here, you can tell by the smirk at the end, "Still don't think I'm good enough for your list?"

[@AbsentWithoutLeaving]

Right? "Let's see you quietly overlook THIS, Jann!"

[@juscuzuluvme]

When Prince died, he went to Heaven held out his hands and caught that guitar 🎸 ❤️

[@TheDoobybrother]

Nice image

[@debbiemasse9142]

That was brilliant! Kudos

[@peterronhoughton5547]

That's sublime,mate,bravo👋

[@julesled]

Tom Petty in Purple; Prince in Red…. Freee Falllliiinnn imfreeefallluiim

[@Norwisco]

OMG

[@njmetfan]

Every goddamn time I watch this I am awestruck. Every. Damn. Time. Prince - a master at showmanship and performance. RIP.

[@JK_Clark]

So far about 50, 60, 80 times... Now I'm just getting past the guitar skills and am now in awe at the showmanship. I always knew he was an unusually talented guy, but here... he's a legend.

[@leearmit2770]

Absolutely epic. Where does his guitar to at the end though😂

[@melaniedacus6608]

Yes! Not just Prince, but everyone to me…different genres coming together to pay tribute to the quiet, amazing Beatle ♥️

[@MiThreeSunz]

An epic performance by all! Prince seared through his lead solo like a boss! RIP George, Tom and Prince. 🙏🙏🙏

[@robertsheridan8601]

Hard to believe these masters of their craft have passed on. Very few of today's performers have the sheer stage presence that these guys had.

[@cueballzero]

The greatest compliment anyone could give this performance is that prince not only outshines some truly great musicians on this stage, but his solo puts Clapton’s solo in the shade. I can not think of how this can be bettered. A definition of how to both raise the bar and create history.

[@melissaslater2575]

I read that Clapton was asked what it was like to be the greatest guitarist of all time and he said - I don’t know, you’d have to ask Prince.

[@melaniedacus6608]

I’m not sure if I’d say outshines, bc they’re such different genres. Can’t really compare. Prince is one of the best at his though!

[@davidking8839]

Not really fair to compare Prince in 2004 to Clapton in 1968. You don't think Prince listened to Cream and Derek and the Dominoes until he could play every lead guitar note? That's what I hear! When Clapton played that solo originally, there were not a handful of guitarists in the world who could have done as well, never mind better. Hell, give Marc Mann kudos for a great cover of what Clapton played, in front of the world, with three R&R HOF members on stage!

[@philwalker4794]

@@melissaslater2575 I think it was actually Jimi Hendrix asked and he replied I don't know ask Rory Gallagher

[@zoneseven1222]

@matthewphilip1977 Obviously your medication has kicked in. I'm a true Eric Clapton fan, but we have to put our personal opinions aside to speak truth. If Clapton lived to be 246 years old, spent the next 72 years studying music and learning everything from Chuck Berry and Jimi Hendrix to Jeff Beck and Eddie Van Halen, he still couldn't even come remotely close to Prince in guitar mastery. That much should be obvious. While everyone else learned how to play guitar, Prince plays as if he invented the guitar and figured out a way to fuse it into his body. He doesn't "play" the guitar... he "BECOMES" the guitar.

[@richardangers2566]

I may have posted before, but Prince was thirty feet tall when he left the stage. What talent, unique. Mystical performances are not every day.

[@Musiover00]

There wasn’t a thing this man couldn’t do in terms of music, he was the perfect Musician.

[@theguitargeezer878]

Prince's soloing abilities are beyond this planet, Not many in his frequency.

[@stangrthanfiction54done84]

Out of this world for sure

[@sheliaheverin8822]

I agree. He sure is missed.

[@GJRight]

Stevie Ray Vaughan

[@Swonder1972]

Yea, I heard he was pretty good...😉

[@truheart1000]

Maybe hendrix..Definitely Hendrix

[@influenze325]

I remember being blown away with Prince guitar playing when he covered Creep at Coachella. That man had some insane talent. RIP

[@lorrainesteele5826]

@chris franco I also enjoy watching Prince covering Creep. Very few to just a couple videos of him at Coachella. Surely one of his finest performances.

[@Kreepyb5]

I saw him in 1983 and he was and is a musical genius

[@phillipmariani5625]

Chills every time I watch Prince flawlessly tear through one of the greatest guitar solos ever. The showmanship is untouchable! A piece of history that will never be repeated! Long live Prince! 💜

[@loriwest610]

Easily one of the greatest guitar solos ever

[@phillipmariani5625]

Definitely!!

[@veecee3669]

This performance is absolutely riveting. My favorite George Harrison song, imbued with Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne on vocals, and the fire breathing, blazing guitar solo from Prince. Pure magic...

[@Posi777]

If only Prince was still here. He was a brilliant talented bright star among us, one of the BEST guitarists EVER! Sure do miss him

[@MsMaryO88]

Oh, dear Prince. A light is missing in the world without you in it. What I love about this tribute is the respect paid to the original song and GH's vision of it. Prince doesnt make it his, he elevates it without ever losing respect for the original. It's beautiful. And yes, of course these are all incredible musicians . What an amazing performance!

[@williamtighe989]

Dhani is the spitting image of George, Tom has the perfect voice for this song, Jeff has perfect control over the guitar runs and Prince show why he was arguably on of the greatest guitarists of all time. Fantastic performance.

[@Bill-n2m]

The best

[@johedges5946]

Jeff's voice - PLEASE 🙏❤❤❤❤❤

[@socialninja22]

I watch this video over and over, to experience the pure joy on Prince and Dhani’s face, during the solo. Arguably, the greatest solo. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Definitely, the most satisfying, in a room full of legends. ☔️🥷✊🏽

[@melaniedacus6608]

Amen!

[@lorilynn4549]

Me too! Love, love, love! ❤

[@robertwalegir8677]

Prince is the king of the guitar give him all the accolades because he deserves them

[@dtdyvr]

Lynne's vocals on this are incredible...

[@Tarantulisimo]

whole performance is totally on point -- they shoulda kept doing that ending turnaround vamp for another 5-10 minutes

[@andreaceraolo5723]

Pure perfection

[@craigervin5220]

I actually like this version better then the original

[@dougg1165]

This is one of the greatest rock and roll performances of all time. Glad the director highlighted Prince's contribution

[@moonlightchild3855]

We're all here for Prince, no doubt and me too, but I'm really enjoying the way Tom's voice falls when he sings "while my guitar" or "still my guitar" ❤

[@sjfgnnab]

underrated! Mark Mann's solo is also great

[@Timur_aka_Tamerlane]

All guitars want Prince for Christmas.

[@electoplater]

a total mess he totally out of time in most of it he ruined a great song

[@lonewolfx1989]

I just want a guitar

[@onanthebarbarian9883]

@@electoplater Yeah...no.

[@ericetherson3102]

@@electoplater Aye, have a good night mate, bye.

[@EliMacFerry]

@@electoplater Your comment is out of tune. Go get some lessons.

[@nevermore5168]

One of greatest solos ever look at the other performers they were freaking out!!! That's a musician not the crap on the radio today!! RIP to our Prince🌹

[@indianajones6577]

EVER!!

[@rexcarlton9466]

Yes indeed that’s some bad ass 💩

[@johnstark1474]

I love that the performer freaking out the most is Dhani Harrison, son of the original writer of the song they are playing.

[@johnweidkunas2201]

Great guitarist as this vid proves!!

[@tinydancer36]

The other performers weren't "freaking out"! Be real...

[@15antny]

Everything about this is legendary, the faces, the solo, falling into the crowd....I'm sorry what!!!!!

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

And unperturbedly still playing DURING the trust fall, which he'd done numerous times on talk shows. Prince was famous for his sense of humor and showmanship.

[@ryefry]

I can't be the only one that thinks this is the best version of this song.

[@martinkent333]

Do you obey traffic laws, Ryefry? Does your family?

[@ryefry]

@@martinkent333 huh?

[@TheDonMagicWon]

I don’t why no body told you

[@martinkent333]

@@ryefry Accountability isn't something anyone gives a fuck about. You got the top comment, so I asked you! Bye!!

[@arthurholmes2210]

The best version yet , Prince was as always over the top .

[@Sirmustardpack]

I’ve watched this several times over the years, and I literally weep every time I do. There’s something ethereal, divine, and supremely sublime about that solo.

[@celestewessman4605]

In your FACE! As Prince tells biased Rolling Stone/Hall of Shame. " EAT THIS"! 👏👏👏 My God this man was so talented with the soul of Hendrix, one of the top, if NOT the top multi- instrument geniuses of our time~ R.I.P. Sweet Prince~

[@nottatooma]

I have watched this performance dozens of times. Every version, every cut. It just bring me joy, every time!

[@dongray6834]

Yeah , I know how you feel . I just can’t seem to get enough of it either .

[@stratdoc]

Prince stole that song out of the hands of Clapton forever! I play it and I can't wait to get to the Prince moment, except I don't throw my guitar to my roadie! I hate how bored or tired Tom looks here BTW..maybe sad for his friend?..

[@dongray6834]

@@stratdoc bored or stoned .

[@missprince]

Just like me, only now I thought let's see what the critics of ..... have 2 say......

[@BudFraze]

Tears of joy! An amazing performance by Prince

[@amazinggrace765]

Prince was a musical Genius, we miss him so much!🙏🏼

[@djtrendsetta5766]

You spelled Petty wrong.

[@jaywalters5255]

@@djtrendsetta5766 perhaps you misspelled BadMF?

[@wanderinggeri8477]

@@djtrendsetta5766 Both musical geniuses, and both gone too soon!

[@pman1865]

a little full of himself, but an amazing musician

[@jaywalters5255]

@@pman1865 lol, most advanced specialists are.

[@RichardBond5566]

Prince was a musical genius, a master of his art, He could play the guitar like it was an extension of his heart, With every strum and every note, he'd make us feel, His music was a gift, one that was real. He'd play "Purple Rain" and we'd feel the emotion, His voice, a powerful wave, a sonic devotion, And when he'd sing "Kiss," it was pure magic, We'd move to the beat, our feet, completely tragic. His energy was contagious, his charisma was rare, He'd have us all jumping, dancing, without a care, And as he played "1999," we knew we were in for a treat, All the while, my guitar gently weeps. In his hands, the guitar was a work of art, A tool for his expression, a world set apart, His fingers moved with grace, with every chord, His music, a testament, to the power of the Lord. And now, as we remember his legacy, We see the mark he's left, his music, a guarantee, That his soul still lives on, in the music he keeps, Forever playing, my guitar gently weeps.

[@MarkRohrbach-vt8kd]

Amen Brother!

[@timbuttrum516]

Even with as much as he accomplish during his life I still think prince is underrated

[@Annye888]

Yes definitely

[@andreabelle478]

He's Amazing so enjoy the sound and Preformers!!! WONDERFUL.

[@thomassmith8721]

Tim Buttrum I saw that RRHOF induction ceremony on TV in 2004. It was an all-star line-up. Everybody was jamming. I thought it was great and then came Prince. He blew me away. Wasn't expecting it at all. He stole the show. I knew he was a multi talented musician who could play multi instruments and I admired that, but after seeing that performance and hearing those ripping solos, I had a new respect for the man. So, yes, I agree, Prince was underrated. RIP Purple One

[@mrb4886]

Well loved talent. No needed to say underrated other than your desire.

[@ronwesterduin2471]

Meh

[@julesled]

DIRECTORS CUT- when the Show's Director - creates His Cut- - that there is Hommage & Respect.

[@southernborn1358]

One of the very best performances EVER. Prince was another 1 in a million musicians who can never be replaced. Incredible.

[@stanhawkins1023]

I was never a fan of Princes’s songs so I never had occasion to hear him play. This is one of the best guitar solos I’ve ever heard. Amazing!

[@Tarantulisimo]

you are forgiven...Prince's eccentricities got all the attention during his lifetime, but now the rest of the universe is finding out what Prince's friends & fam in Minneapolis & his fans have known for 40-50 years

[@heavyaltillery4861]

same

[@joeguetzloff4465]

As a long time Prince fan I understand why he wasn't everybody's cup of tea. Listen to his guitar solo from the song Temptation from the 3:30 mark. Incredible!

[@jenscott1439]

Jeff Beck passed today. I’m doing a deep dive on all my fave guitar players/solos songs. Prince steals the show. Like he did always. I love how he does what only he does then just throws his guitar up in the air. And walks away. Legends all of them. So grateful I can watch this a gazillion times.

[@seanj3667]

I want to know who caught that guitar.

[@conorkennedy3304]

He also randomly leaned back and was pushed back up. That was obviously set up. I love Prince. I'm from Minneapolis. I had the pleasure of taking a pee next to Prince at a Bajork show at First Ave.

[@francishodge5189]

Prince is one of the greatest musicians of all time in the modern era RIP in peace to an iconic inspiration to all.

[@jcbruni7]

This might be the best version of this amazing song. Don’t get me wrong, George is one of my favorite musicians of all times, but this cover is breathtaking. Prince performance is out of this world.

[@marian1576]

I'm embarrassed and ashamed to say that I was not a Prince fan. Well, not until I saw this video. Then it was an orgy of taking his discography from the very first to the last, along with the feast of his live performances. What a force - he was just made of music.

[@trinasargent300]

I agree with you Marian. After watching the live tribute to George Harrison and seeing the video, I lost respect for Prince and others also agree with me. Prince, made this about himself instead of G.H. Prince, was showboating while G.H.’s friends and son was putting on a tribute show in memory of George Harrison.

[@miljacmilic3611]

@@trinasargent300 bitch this is not what he was saying

[@lisamoroney3036]

But , he’s such a great guitarist

[@lisamoroney3036]

@@trinasargent300 noooo

[@trinasargent300]

@@lisamoroney3036 sorry, I misunderstood what you said, I’m a bit dyslexic. Though I still stand behind my opinion about Prince.

[@lindyloo7601]

Prince's solo in this is just insane. I could watch it over and over. So tragic to lose him so young.

[@jamesmullins2349]

One of the coolest guys to ever walk the planet and possibly one of the most underrated guitarists

[@warrenmichael918]

not really underrated though. Everyone kinda knows Prince was a badass on a guitar.

[@412xtaint]

Eric Clapton once called Prince the best guitars in the world

[@ContraryMary]

I must have listened to this 15 times over the years, and it still gives me chills. Excellent!

[@susanpeacock639]

miss him so much god rest him.......... he was amazing he blows my mind when he does this performance love him

[@dennissheldon3483]

For sure, a brilliant performance buy everyone ESPECIALLY Prince! His ability to have the runs he did and always coming back for the major cords with the band is incredible. I’d rate this as the top guitar performance I’ve ever seen!

[@noamchap356]

Those are rocky numbers, step it up ! ;) I’m on at least 100…

[@tinydancer36]

R.I.P. Tom Petty...this is sheer perfection! What an iconic lineup!

[@HaightTheGreat]

I was literally thinking what you said verbatim.

[@theseventhchilde]

What a class act Prince was. Waiting in the shadows to not garner too much attention, then coming out and killing it. I like him and Tom Petty riffing off of each other, Dhani obviously ecstatic to watch, and how he throws the guitar and just struts off stage. Never knew he was so good at guitar.

[@justsayinme2u]

I think it is safe to say that Prince slayed that solo...jaw dropping!

[@spunkytraveller5328]

One of the great moments in Rock history! I'll just add to all the great comments that I get such a chuckle out of watching how it takes all the other luminaries a while before they realize what Prince is doing! Not just taking a solo, but burning the effing house down! Does my old heart a world of good!

[@Oaklandrosie]

This just never gets old. I still get goosebumps. ❤️ Love to all of you that feel it like me.

[@loriwest610]

Wish George could have seen and heard this beauty

[@redrock1963]

Watching Dhani's expression from just BEFORE Prince starts playing right through his solo is very satisfying.

[@juliadavidking23]

He's like a kid with his candy🤣

[@erichinton5774]

It's almost as if he knows what's coming is about to be dynamite!!!

[@ConcertFootageNate]

He knows but he it still blows his an our minds…genius

[@erichinton5774]

@@ConcertFootageNate well put

[@jimq.customer4526]

@@erichinton5774 because he did. Prince had a falling out with the producers about the direction of this song. They cut his solo and tried to eliminate him from the show entirely. That's why the camera never showed him and he didn't have a spotlight. He wasn't supposed to have a solo at all. He talked about it with Dhani before and Dhani gave him the green light to tear it up. He was the only one that knew it was coming. That's really what makes this performance by Prince so legendary. Straight up gangster.

[@paulodelgado6281]

Legend says the guitar still orbits earth while it weeps remembering the moment Prince touched it.

[@L.u.c.i.f.e.r...]

The legend says that the guitar is still floating towards Mars because that solo was out of this world.

[@nathanfrisby3133]

This is what is missing from Rock music today, masterpiece.

[@luiscalderon7251]

This happens when you play your heart out and leave your soul on that stage every performance

[@nathanfrisby3133]

@@luiscalderon7251 I agree completely!

[@kittyplay9410]

Yep. Music is what's missing from rock music these days. It's mostly just sounds pulled out of machines now.

[@lfwpro]

I have never seen Prince play the guitar like this! He was incredible.

[@markosmi81]

actually he can play much better than this check Joy In Repetition One Night Alone 2002 aftershow ,Bambi from The Undertaker ,Just My Imagination,many more

[@lucillegriffin9525]

Check out his Super Bowl Halftime performance. He did his thing in the pouring rain.

[@melaniedacus6608]

@@lucillegriffin9525 and NAILED IT! They’d ask Prince about changing it up bc of the rain, but he declined. Just slapped that head wrap on & played like there was no tomorrow!

[@conorkennedy3304]

Prince is a groundbreaking guitar player.

[@abracadabear]

This guitar solo is insane

[@kenlives]

Jeff Lynne has to be one best kept secrets of Rock. Not diminishing his accomplishments, just that many of them have gone largely unnoticed. I didn't really become aware of him until the Wilburys, and then I later find out he was working with the Beatles on Free as a Bird. It's crazy. Dude is awesome.

[@BP9000]

Jeff Lynne is forever an underrated Musician. So talented

[@GlimmerOfLight]

Five decades after listening to them for the first time, and ELO is still a top band for me. In fact, I appreciate them even more now than then. You are not alone: the following excerpt from Wikipedia may explain why many (me included) feel this way. According to music journalist Simon Price, ELO was "arguably the most uncool, even defiantly anti-cool, of the lot and have been the slowest to be rehabilitated since ... "

[@Altered4n892t]

@@GlimmerOfLight I saw them in 1976 in St Petersburg FL, very small venue. Almost fainted it was so packed & hot. Have no idea how they performed so well in the heat. Amazing

[@deannawilliams5048]

Frontman for ELO to this day. They still sound awesome. Saw them in '19.

[@thefantasyreview8709]

Completely. Jeff Lynne is the amazingly talented guy that even the Beatles think is cool, but he's so underated. ELO are awesome.

[@tablameister]

Words are truly inadequate to describe Prince's guitar solo - and this was just one of his many talents. A truly one-of-a-kind human being.

[@zchris87v80]

Petty Forever. He's rocking out up there with Prince. Absolute legends.

[@lizacarolinabrown1850]

God he’s beautiful in his red hat. It gives me chills and a broken heart every time. We are all blessed to have experienced this beautiful extraordinary hard working music talent.

[@tonywillans7556]

Beautifully performed by Petty, Lynne, Winwood...then taken to a whole other level by Prince. Stupendous!

[@Patricia-cy7ij]

Amazing! I will watch this over and over and never get tired of it.

[@maryburr8154]

PRINCE MADE THAT GUITAR WEEP FOR REAL # 1 ALWAYS ❤

[@surfk9836]

When asked what it felt like to be the best living guitarist, Clapton replied "I don't know, you'll have to ask Prince".

[@paulmastrovich6886]

Not true. It’s been disproven. Prince is still the most underrated guitarist of the 20th century

[@timc844]

Yeah that's a plagiarized quip of somebody asking Jimi what's it's like to be the greatest guitarist. He responds "Ask Charlie Christian".

[@Poohdaddymagic]

@@timc844 Jimi said Billy Gibbons was the best he's ever heard

[@timc844]

@@Poohdaddymagic Wow. Don't know the guy! Gotta look him up now.

[@geckolor]

This comment is why nothing can believed on social media.

[@theKT1974]

This is an every week thing for me. Prince, enough said. 💜

[@clintongladney6913]

I've read somewhere that Prince wanted his performances on this night deleted off the internet. I am so very happy to come across this performance. This is by far the best solo I've ever heard. This shows how genius Prince was musically.

[@thomascleveland8121]

To think that Prince and Tom Petty, two of the all-time greatest rock musicians, writers, singers and performers, would both succumb to unintentional drug overdoses is heart breaking. Petty is channeling George here and Prince gives one of the greatest solo performances ever.