⁠​⁠DON’S FIRST time REACTION to "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" W/ Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne

[@paranoiaaa4126]

I just cant watch this performance enough! Prince makes love to that guitar! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@valkyrie757]

I love that this is a big FU to Rolling Stone magazine for not giving Prince his due as a brilliant guitarist

[@valwhelan3533]

Fully agree, but a tribute might not have been the most appropriate venue to do a "get back". Just sayin..

[@southrex1963]

His whole performance was about the founder of Rolling Stone and the rock Hall of fame being seriously biased towards Prince. This show was his FU to Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner for the years of bias.

[@michaelasay8587]

And for being Trump haters😮😮😮

[@becomethestar]

It's interesting that no one gaf about Prince while he was here, but now in 2024 Prince is considered one of the best because of this performance in 2016. You can't make this stuff up. Even regular people are posers

[@becomethestar]

​@@valwhelan3533exactly. Makes no sense

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Could we all just appreciate for a second that George Harrison's son is on stage playing with these guys and having a great time? He looks just like his father at the same age.

[@stefaniefullmer9912]

Dahni looks just like George!

[@ichbinthor]

No, he later blew off and talked shit about Prince's performance in an interview. His DAD was brilliant, he is the son of a brilliant musician.

[@jamesthelen7138]

That would be awesome. Or we could just admire Prince. As the best guitarist on the stage. And one of the best guitarists of the century. It's truly a shame his ego marred his talent. I don't personally like his music.. but God Damn, that boy is talented! He's by far the most talented on this particular stage.

[@Brother_Dre1900]

No, we can't, because this isn't about him. What's wrong with you?

[@kelleewolfe2834]

I love the dynamic between him and Prince. ❤❤

[@payleighsteele1540]

Every time I watch this performance I’m struck by the pure joy on Dhani Harrison’s face during Prince’s solo. He knew his dad would be proud 💜

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

Yes he did. Main stream tries to say he didn't like it.

[@Emilie-one]

This was the best comment Don.. “there was no gently weeping.. he made that guitar ugly cry!!!!” ❤

[@abbymba9141]

I love Prince❤ what a talented artist..RIP Prince

[@mishaDorjan]

The best version of this song EVER. Thanks for the reaction, this song is in my all time playlist

[@fab4lvr282]

This performance brings me joy but tears as well. Miss these outstanding artists. RIP George, Tom and Prince.

[@michaelasay8587]

And Karen Carpenter!!😢😢

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

We had ALL the Legends.

[@howardhales6325]

And Billy Preston on keyboards.

[@kevinmarshall854]

Prince is considered the most underrated guitarist ever!!

[@becomethestar]

By who? You?

[@TubinTexas]

1st time hearing this. Everyone knows he was a bad ass

[@1342Q]

Idk he's known as being great but I think A LOT of people have no clue he can shred too ​@@TubinTexas

[@TubinTexas]

@1342Q lmao! You live under a rock?

[@johnnyheartman15]

@@becomethestar by Rolling Stone magazine

[@cweissable]

Amazing group of musicians! It's crazy how much Dhani looks like his dad George Harrison.

[@MillerWright-mb1ob]

Seeing him in the background makes it just a bit spooky.

[@christianninsananda9626]

Just saw Jeff Lynne yesterday... at ELO's farewell tour... he's 76 now and still sounds great.

[@jjjones8609]

The drummer in the band performing with this group is Steve Ferrone who went up to Prince to introduce himself at rehearsal. Prince said he knew who I was? He thought Prince was just being polite. Everybody goes to their instruments and Steve hears a guitar riff of a song he wrote for the average white band. It was Prince proving that he knows for fact who Steve is.

[@dongiovanni6796]

If that's true, that is awesome. But it is believable. Prince, like Jerry Garcia, listened to tons of all kinds of music.

[@jjjones8609]

That is a story that Steve told to the media.

[@kelleewolfe2834]

Love this. ❤

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Prince wasn t scheduled, to perform, and rarely attended award ceremonies. Dahni Harrison, George's son, asked him to join song with our telling the others, ( you can see the surprise, in the others faces) ...and Dahni , laughing his ass off as Prince goes off! A moment in time. ❤

[@leannmiller7153]

Prince was inducted into the Rock and Hall of Fame that night too. They all knew Prince was performing with them. Prince just didn’t practice with them, and they hadn’t heard his solo. So that part was a surprise.

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

Wrong. Man the propaganda and straight out lies. They KNEW he was going to show up. They also knew he wasn't going to rehearsals.

[@LynnBartlett-un2vp]

Fantastic musicians. But, everyone forgets to mention that this was written and preformed by the incredible George Harrison, the quiet Beatle. His song "Something" is one of the most beautiful sexy love songs ive ever heard. RIP to all the musicians of the best era of music, the 1970's.

[@barbvanvalkenburg5398]

The talent on that stage is mind boggling

[@Heartstrings_Skyla]

When Prince throws his guitar at the end it went to heaven ❤

[@solarsailcraftx]

Prince understood the assignment.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Enough of that R*traded as comment…wtf are you a 15 yr old female? Shits embarrassing

[@bkm2797]

George Harrison must have had the biggest smile on his face when they performed his iconic tune in memory of him! Thanks B.P.👍

[@karenfindley3791]

Every day I am thankful that I got to see Prince live.

[@dianahilber9278]

Wish I had. One of the concerts I think would have been amazing.

[@karenfindley3791]

@@dianahilber9278 It was!

[@mspfinney]

Dhani looks so much like his dad! What a beautiful tribute to so many things: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Prince, The Beatles, Dhani’s love for his dad and the slew of fantastic talent coming together in tribute. ❤❤❤

[@rickclevenger6629]

Check out Prince doing Play That Funky Music at the Hollywood Bowl. Another majestic guitar

[@kali550]

Prince was inducted into the hall of fame this same night. Between his set and this performance he let everyone know, if they didn’t already, that his induction was exactly the correct thing to happen.

[@nw133]

PRINCE schooling everyone!!!!!

[@Bijou2013]

Tom Petty died one week after the end of his 40th anniversary tour. He played the last week of the tour with a fractured hip!! An X-ray the day before his death showed the ends of the bone had shifted and he needed surgery. He was in excruciating pain and simply overused the meds the doctor gave him. He died at home but was resuscitated and put on life support at the hospital. The decision was made to remove life support later thAt day.

[@Whitesquall123]

I was lucky enough to see Petty on that tour. He was in great form. Sad that he left us when he had much more in him.

[@traciemack6168]

Thanks for the info on Tom Petty. I did not know all that. I broke my hip in 2002 in a cave called Pettyjohns. I fell 4 times on a 14 hour trip, don't know which one broke it. I went to work the next Monday and worked 5 weeks, would not accept that the cave hurt me. Couldn't walk the 6th week waiting on an ortho appt. My hip was broken. So when a dumb**s Dr or nurse says you can't walk if it's broken, BS. My respect for Tom Petty has multiplied enormously. I just had to make it to my desk, he was on his feet performing for thousands. Once the Dr tells you you're broken, all the pain you've been swallowing floods your brain. He died of a broken hip, period, as far as I'm concerned. I'll cherish his music even more.

[@lSix_Pennywise]

RIP, Mr. Petty - I've always been a fan of your music and always will be, ☺

[@kelleewolfe2834]

A very big loss in the music world. He was awesome.

[@luxleather2616]

they all had the look on their faces cus they knew what Prince was doing cus they're all in the pantheon of guitarists & they considered Prince a part of the pantheon & that was his moment....check out his Super Bowl performance

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

Truth. Thank you. They whoever they are have spread lies about these musicians.

[@Skybolt211]

Just saw an article this weekend that says that in the Prince Documentary, they talk about this song and the fact that Prince felt slighted about being left off of Rolling Stone's Top 100 Guitarists list and came out and intentionally made a statement by putting on an epic solo. Also probably explains his mic drop finish and walk-off. Also, that makes sense, because instead of making the solo blend in nicely with the feel of the song like the others, he made SURE his solo was brash and in your face. So aren't y'all glad Rolling Stone did that? Gave us this moment that we watch over and over. 😄

[@tberreth33]

I guess you could see this as a super-group! Jeff Lynne, Prince, Dhani Harrison being George Harrison’s kid, Steve Windood. Tom Petty. Taking a classic awesome song and then making it even better! Other than Dahni Harrison (sp?), each of these artists are star worthy. Prince, who was snubbed, had to prove a point. He supposedly was an ass, but man could he play! This is great thanks SO MUCH for doing this vid!

[@kelleewolfe2834]

He was a genius too.. I've often wondered if he was on the spectrum. He gives off that deep, moody vibe that Eminem does (not comparing genres by any means!)

[@PatBlackwell-z3i]

I do have guitar pics for both Tom Petty and Prince in my collection throughout working as a Stage Hand for 35 years in the Entertainment Industry

[@rubroken]

In the mid to late 2000's, on a whim, I went on KZbin and typed in "the greatest guitar solos ever" and this was one of the videos that popped up. I listened to it and..........YES, it is(one of)the greatest guitar solos ever

[@keristory5978]

Prince was not a drug addict. He was against drugs, alcohol, cussing and smoking. In fact, it was a known rule at Paisley Park during his live performances that those things were not permitted. Yes he was given the pain pills due to the hip pain, but because they were laced with fentanyl he became addicted quickly. He was registered to go to rehab a couple days before the fentanyl caused his overdose. Very very sad situation.

[@beatleschick1000]

Dhani Harrison Is George Harrison’s absolute twin at George’s age!!. I love to see how happy he is performing and especially his super laugh at Prince falling backwards.

[@Cinnamon55]

You can’t get any better than this collaboration my friend. The best of the best !! Was lucky enough to see Tom Petty in concert. He’s as real as it gets . Great story teller. Great Rocker. Can’t wait for you to dive into Tom Petty.

[@wjb-wi6dt]

It is just a ridiculous amount of musical talent on that stage, paying tribute to amazing musical talent. Makes me tear up a little.

[@RichardWilson-be8zp]

I like how Prince stays in the shadows for most of the tune playing deep in the pocket of the groove. Then all of a sudden tells somebody to hold his beer and goes off like a boss.

[@deniseparker6346]

Dhani looks so much like his father. Same shaped face and the ears! Good choice.

[@davespear6662]

George Harrison's son reaction to Prince is the best! Shocked, like the rest of us!

[@lisamareepritchard6375]

Agree, Dhani had such a big smile on his face 😊

[@romanoperelli]

I think it's finally time to react to Prince at the 2007 Super Bowl Halftime Show! 😛

[@kelleewolfe2834]

Yea, I think BP may now be ready...😉💜

[@mariaportengen2959]

A fantastic performance from a fantastic George Harrison classic. 🎶🎶🎸🎸👍

[@traciemack6168]

You'd be hard put to find a more amazing performance. The stage sparkled with diamonds, with Prince shining brightest of all.

[@DarrellAshley-k5f]

Every time I see that clip, I keep wondering where Prince’s guitar went at the end! He just threw it into the atmosphere and it disappeared!

[@partndn]

I'm with you. Where'd it go?

[@lesliesaul6681]

I never get tired of watching this.

[@fastecp1]

I have always loved this song.

[@nancy9891]

A salute to George Harrison who wrote some amazing songs.

[@pttp5509]

It’s eerie watching Dhani Harrison - he looks and carries himself just like his dad.

[@SandraWright-xn7yf]

This gives me chill bumps. Prince can make that guitar sang!!!!

[@ceceliarussell-jayne2447]

First, gratitude for George Harrison for this mesmerizing song. Thinking about the knife attack that nearly killed him is heartbreaking. I’m also thinking of Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty playing this tribute to yet another Traveling Wilbury, who died at such an early age. Handle with care, indeed.

[@cheripetty1805]

I never realized just how GREAT a Guitarist Prince was until I saw him perform LIVE in my Hometown. HE ABSOLUTELY BLEW THE ROOF OFF THE PLACE!

[@gjohn9960]

You should watch Jeff Healys version of while my guitar weeps. He was blind and absolutely kills playing.

[@reelcountrygirl]

I vote YESSS on the Prince costume for Halloween!! 💜

[@tracynorman1455]

Yes, agree!

[@jamesstridgen6320]

Jeff Lynne is the real genius here in my humble opinion. Although I should have let the song finish before my comment……….Princeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!

[@LaPinturaBella]

No matter how many times I see this, my jaw is always on the floor and it is simply awe inspiring. This video is a true treasure.

[@brianh9358]

You are correct on the overdose for Petty. He had been going on an extended tour of 53 concerts. He had already been told his hip was fractured. However, on the day he died he was informed that his hip injury had become a full break. The pain was excruciating. He ended up taking too much pain medication - and yes one of the pills he had included some acetyl fentanyl. But it was really a mix of all the medications that he was on that killed him . The coroner found traces of oxycodone, three forms of fentanyl, temazepam, alprazolam, citalopram and other sedatives. At 66 years of age he should never have been going on a tour that long, much less with an already fractured hip.

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

Sometimes, when your normal dosage isn't working, nor another one, or yet another one a while later, you start adding whatever you have, you're so desperate for relief, and you don't even realize your body is telling you enough already, finally, the system just goes haywire and it's too late. If he had been on adequate pain relief to begin with the overdosage may not have happened. People in chronic pain are not being treated properly because the government is breathing down prescribers backs and patients aren't given enough. A desperate person then starts to self-medicate. It's a bad situation for everyone.

[@jillw4983]

Loved Prince!

[@margotconway8605]

So much talent on this stage. I'll never be tired of watching. While I loved Prince's guitar solo it is over the top and I've never heard anything like it. He kinda made it about himself especially when he throws the guitar and walks out. This was a tribute for George Harrison and him writing this lovely song.

[@leannmiller7153]

Couldn’t agree more

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

Musical genius ❤

[@vivienneclarke2421]

The best 6 minutes of music ever caught on film........❤️‍🔥

[@jasonhutcherson6224]

Prince was an Incredible musician...... Was he the greatest or even top 5 Guitarist ever? No but he is great! RIP Prince, and Tom. We ❤and miss you both making your guitars gently weep!

[@nrschicago]

Looking over Petty's shoulder and seeing Harrison's face is scary good

[@sandrafazackerley9526]

Outstanding performance everytime i watch i tear up like it's my first time watching it. Did you notice how Dhani barely smiles until Prince steps forward and lets it rip. One of my fave music vids to watch. Peace Out ✌️ ☮️

[@ichbinthor]

The ULTIMATE BADASS performance....

[@normanfrye6436]

Tom Petty had a cracked hip and he was taking the pain killers to keep playing.

[@darleneblakely7726]

The family said Petty had "suffered from many serious ailments including emphysema, knee problems and most significantly a fractured hip." They added that on the day he died he had been informed that his hip was, in fact, "a full on break" and the associated pain likely caused his overdose google info

[@peterburrell007]

I believe the young lad on acoustic guitar is George Harrison's son. George wrote this and played the original(with the Beatles)

[@janetfradella7578]

To do this some justice .. listen loud and move with the grove of these stand alone artists !

[@fu6817]

Prince came in with full batteries.

[@heartwork8318]

Never get tired of watching this! No mic drop for Prince it’s a guitar toss! Good to see you Don!❤️‍🔥✌🏻🫶🏻

[@alexharbison4411]

Nice reaction, I'm sure someone has already mentioned this was not a planned thing. Prince had never practice with the band. They had no idea what he was going to do but when he asked if he can play of course they're not going to say no. There are many GOATS of the guitar he is definitely one.

[@tracynorman1455]

@alexharbison4411 You’re only partially correct. Prince didn’t ask to play, the RRHOF asked him to, because he was also getting inducted that night. He did rehearse with them, but didn’t do the solo because the other guy did both of them. They were concerned that Prince didn’t rehearse it and he said it would be fine.

[@alexharbison4411]

@@tracynorman1455 what I said is true what you said is not correct.

[@versebuchanan512]

My bandmate and best fried (RIP Seth, I love you,) always maintained that at the end of this video, Prince threw that Tele into heaven, because "You never see it come down clearly. Nobody caught that. He threw it to God to prepare for his next set."

[@fern]

Yep. Pretty much the reaction of the crowd was standing there in awe

[@Lou-xq9br]

Love this song 🎸🤍 I agree Dom, tragic song indeed 🤍

[@Lou-xq9br]

I only knew of this song because my son's dad used to play it on guitar all the time & said he wanted it played at his funeral if anything happened to him

[@PopularMonsterUSA]

Also, a shout out needs to go to Mark Mann (guitar) and Steve Ferrone (drums)!!

[@howardhales6325]

Don't forget the late Billy Preston on keyboards. He played with the Beatles on their famous rooftop concert.

[@michaelasay8587]

And that was a smaller venue, could you imagine being there?!!😢😢😮

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

I wish I was there. Imagine experiencing that one time moment in person.

[@MillerWright-mb1ob]

That's George Harrison, the Beatle you couldn't remember.

[@lSix_Pennywise]

I'm in my 40s and I've loved Tom Petty and his music since my child hood. I have fond memories of his music. RIP, Mr. Petty. U R missed. ☺

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

Prince is one of the best guitarist. Love this song by George Harris. His son looks so much like George. ❤

[@treetoptia-2903]

Legendary ❤

[@RegenaCox-yy1rl]

George Harrisons son's name is pronounced Danny.

[@JosephHuntelvisnspiders]

If Clapton's original was gentle weeping Prince's was uncontrolled sobbing.

[@EightPieceBox]

It was George Harrison's song when he was in The Beatles.

[@leannmiller7153]

@@EightPieceBoxtrue, but Eric Clapton played the solo on The Beatles record, at George’s request. One of the very rare occasions that a guest, other than Billy Preston, played on a Beatles song.

[@JosephHuntelvisnspiders]

@@leannmiller7153 Thank you!

[@cerisewilson4088]

I like the Hall and Oats costume idea.

[@g.gordon8117]

It's probably been said on here, Eric Clapton was asked in an interview how it felt to be the best guitarist in the world, Eric replied, "Go ask Prince"

[@robert_39e]

That never happened. Just a popular myth

[@elceenomoun8115]

You ought to check out this song in the George Harrison concert for Bangladesh. Another banger all star lineup.

[@joyous-b8j]

Prince is so UNDERRATED!!❤️🐐🎸🔥😍

[@angelb-oo7ob]

This is just spine tingling….also hugely emotional. 🤍🪽

[@EarthWalker2023]

Absolutely 💯 🔥

[@robertbootier8223]

Prince put on a brilliant show, Don. Jump up and down and hold your head in disbelief, hahahaha. Kiddin'

[@FinallyTuned]

The RockNRoll Hall of Fame ceremonies are fantastic. This Friday (18 Oct.) is this year’s… Foreigner, Ozzy Osborne, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang, A Tribe Called Quest, Dave Matthews Band, Mary J Blige, Cher.

[@marylreddick]

Love Don

[@mariejustme]

It truly never gets old. 🤟🏼

[@kevinmarshall854]

George Harrison's son's name is Dhani(Danny) not "Donny".

[@kcprice1115]

Prince - Play that funky music --- live---- yes!

[@ALong-fo5so]

Something special happened that night. Prince was a monster, he played out of his pants., he was inspired. It was so special he looked over to Tom Petty half way through the solo and Petty nodded, yeah go for it man.

[@dorisleone8006]

PRINCE SO TRIED TO TAKE OVER THE WHOLE THING! I LOVE HIM!

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

No he didn't. Didn't you see him looking at Tom Petty to keep going on. Please stop with the propaganda. Gen X don't play that and this is our music.

[@kelleewolfe2834]

Anyway, he didn't have to try, it just happened that way. All the time!!💜

[@amandabearss797]

Wow I didn’t really this when it first aired but George Harrison’s so looks so much like him

[@blurpledragon2779]

Always great to see Don in the hizzy !!

[@InAGaddaDaVida7]

Stellar Guitarsolo

[@lars-oleeifler4448]

And nobody talks about Michael Mann

[@jbd96039]

Prince was absolutely and totally disrespected by Rolling Stone by being left off the top 100! Prince was an all around ARTIST. He wrote, played and sang most if not all of his songs. Prince was a musical virtuous who could play ANY instrument and his voice was exquisite. Prince was (RIP) and will always be a KING.

[@kelleewolfe2834]

He was so insanely talented.

[@Xtro-1098]

Keep pumping out great content BP 👌🏽

[@boboscrubz7568]

Prince was fuckin' that guitar. 😮

[@FahqTyrants]

We damanding BP as Prince for Halloween! 😂

[@BobbiTaylor624]

The best version of the song!!!! I adore it....just like I adore Taj Farrant, album released in time and is in the voting for Grammy...I think you should do Freight Train or Mumma Raised a Man.I keep checking!!!