First reaction to PRINCE - "PURPLE RAIN"

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[@margi6035]

Watch the film Purple Rain. You will be in awe of his musical genius. For his first 5 albums he played all instruments, harmonised, produced, wrote all songs and lyrics, it was him in the recording studio on his own. He then had to get a band to tour. Greatest bandleader also. Enjoy!

[@markhouck5258]

Y'all Know After His Passing They Found A Treasure Chest Of Princes Songs He Never Released! 😎

[@SallyKinley-4prn]

@@markhouck5258 yes his vault contains an estimated 8000 recordings! He is reported to have written a song a day for 40 years. So much music he gave a lot away to other artists and his own protégés and his own side projects 💜 he even wrote classical music!

[@TheSanveana]

@@SallyKinley-4prn Oké, let's add the other genius side of Prince, mastering all the musical styles to be found in his treasuredome: Soul/disco, rap/hiphop, rock, hardrock, punk, exprerimental, psychedelic, progressive, (ordinary) pop, jazz - loads of jazz, blues, gospel, and ofcourse undefined styles written/composed, arranged, played and produced by the man himself in purple style. BTW: love your reactions Verdi!

[@SallyKinley-4prn]

@@TheSanveana definitely! We could write a volume of books about all his achievements. Truly the genius of all geniuses 💜

[@margi6035]

People don’t realise how unique and talented he really was because he made everything he did look easy and this effortless in his music was overlooked. He was far ahead of his time. He didn’t give interviews and kept his privacy as much as he could.

[@swordmonkey6635]

If you're only going to listen to one artist of the 1980s. It should be Prince.

[@YnotNomis]

Love it when the younger generation discover the genius of Prince. I can't express to you how exciting, cutting edge and amazing it was for those of us who grew up with his music through the years (I've been a fan since his first song, 'Soft and Wet', came out in 1978). I would encourage you to check out his earlier works before Purple Rain such as " I Wanna a be Your Lover', 'Dirty Mind', 'Controversy' , '1999' and 'Little Red Corvette'.

[@poppafalcon5846]

Prince was a genius; a musical prodigy & self taught in playing close to 30 instruments. If you love THAT solo, then u MUST see his Purple Rain live performance from Syracuse NY. He absolutely cut LOOSE in that guitar solo. Great reaction to an icon.

[@danrichardson1969]

Purple rain movie, sound track is crazy

[@gurulimbo]

The guitar alone is enough to make me cry

[@francisbarnaby]

Every time I watch the Hall of fame performance of my guitar gently weeps gets me.

[@dadano48]

The version of this song that he sings in the intermission of the super bowl (2007) , in Florida, while it's raining is one of the most incredible and electrifying shows that I have seen in my life,,,Amazing!!

[@krugger82]

1985 Syracuse

[@soulsuitesteve]

The show organizers telephoned Prince the night before the game. The head guy said " I think you should know it's started to rain heavily here in Florida, what would you like us to do?"........Prince simply said...."Make it rain harder"..... The rest is music history.

[@ernestsmothers8355]

it's one thing to play a CD but to see a persons first time reaction to what we all jammed to back in the day is like stepping into a time machine and it's always fun for me.

[@3ver4fter53]

Except the "reaction" channels are made to please an audience. You can't be natural when you know you're being filmed, and you're even less natural when you want to please your audience. These channels all look the same because their authors are conditionned to reproduce what they think people want to see. And it works. This is not listenning to music. Remember when you first listenned to Purple Rain you did not pause the music every 10 seconds to inform the World that "this is a guitar, I think I'm gonna like it". Listenning to music is something free, spontaneous and private.

[@Kickinthescience]

Prince has another great guitar solo react to 2021 Remaster "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Steve Winwood

[@dougchurch2038]

i was about to suggest the same thing... kzbin.info/www/bejne/moi1dKKle7CeacU i mean, the camerawork is a bit of a mess, but if you enjoy watching guitars played well - this is pretty great - and (spoiler) Prince kinda steals the show in the 2nd half

[@modifiedcontent]

Just My Imagination 1988 Paard Van Troje is a much better, more legendary solo.

[@eriksvideos6022]

Empty room from Montreaux is another jaw-dropping guitar solo

[@kiddmobb4759]

Great reaction!...u've got to watch this movie the performance he gave after this song was EPIC!

[@ronjoanne5980]

Wonderful reaction, especially your emotional facial expression when he let go on his guitar. Agree, watch the movie that this clip is from, and you'll understand the how his emotion was sincere. Can't watch this without tearing up knowing he left us way to soon.

[@Smeets1950]

The Best of the Best !!!RIP!!!!

[@kojionkong7058]

Our sound engineering teacher made us listen to "Prince - Joy in Repetition" (Graffiti Bridge Album #6) and i remember how amazed i was by the mix, but even more when i read "All voices and instruments by Prince"...

[@darrylhinko5568]

You should check out Little Red Corvette and Raspberry Beret, 2 of his more popular songs but they are popular for a reason. Enjoy your journey with Prince, he was a musical genius.

[@markusheadmaster1844]

dear Verdy. you have such good taste for music. his official soundtrack for Batman film theme (1989) was much much more than a mere radio hit. it was a real phenomenal & cultural hurricane reaching all countries around the globe!

[@timothylamora6797]

One think I can add about Prince’s music no matter what kinda of day your having you will always feel better ! He sure is missed 😢💜💜💟💟

[@davidspalten1304]

You must react to Prince's whole Superbowl performance. Simply amazing.

[@sir.tacocartbearson1569]

If you love guitar watch Prince live covering as my guitar gently weeps at the Rock and roll hall of Fame. You won't be disappointed.

[@sashabertold3731]

Gosh do I miss him, the 80s, everything. Enjoyed your discovery so much! Prince has an endless catalogue. He's a genius!

[@kenmahoney5255]

A man that left us much much to soon😪 little lady to hear you say that you like your parents music or the 70s and 80s Era, put a smile on an old man's face 🙂 From motown To the hair metal bands, From the British invasion to grung. It was a time when the voice the instruments and the song writing itself seemed honest and true. Your a good little lady for giving props to your parents 👏 I look forward to many more first for you. ☮👍☮

[@El-Tejano]

Prince was an absolute maestro Rumor has it that he wrote enough material to last several lifetime's For a more funky side you should check out "When Doves Cry (extended video version)"

[@charlesfitzgerald9631]

Your right, I HATE the official video….cuts out the awesome guitar outro !

[@soulsuitesteve]

It's more than a rumor, Paisley Park contained enough unreleased material to fill approximately 100 full albums.

[@hodgesmuzick70]

So this is the gate that you walk in to listen to and enjoy more Prince. You will never be the same again and I mean that in a great way! 💜💜💜 Happy heavenly birthday Prince! My favorite artist of all time.

[@therealcarter1353]

Glad you found PRINCE….he’s an Iconic Talent!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@unklebacon44]

I know I'm 10 months behind. This is from the Purple Rain movie. The 1985 AMA show he killed it, unreal performance. Also his excellence on the guitar is on display at George Harrisons Hall of Fame induction. He played along with others in tribute but he had the last solo in My Guitar Gently Weeps and it's mind blowing

[@aztecadog]

Prince was a gift to us all A true musical genius

[@larrybarks9859]

Great song shoutout from Texas,turn it up 👍

[@foxgod4466]

Totally and absolutely beautiful song. Is a real piece of art!! You need watch the movie 😉Great react again beauty. See you in the next!!

[@isaiapalencia1012]

More Prince, please

[@theanonymouscomic8106]

Check out American music awards where he did by far the best performance ever

[@teslafenn]

He played in a football stadion in the City in Hamburg. I live 20 km away from the location and could listened to the music at my terrasse. Great concert it was.

[@Pxmediainclosangeles]

You should have seen it as we did for the first time in the movie. It was at the end of he movie "Purple Rain." We were all crying at this point.

[@tiffsjourney877]

Prince is amazing. Love his older music. Rip Prince❤💯

[@mik9124]

One of the best ever written Song . PS ; Watch the Movie " Purble Rain " , it's a great one btw ; still loving Wendy

[@timothylamora6797]

To make his guitar cry like it does if you liste to Eric Clapton when he make his guitar cry he uses his fingers to push up on the strings where Prince uses his fingers to pull down on the strings !

[@deepsouthNZ]

The legend that was Prince, a modern day Mozart almost his own genre there will never be another like him . R.i.p.

[@RogerRaiha]

just a little remark prince did wrote the song purple rain he said that in the begging of the song because it was in reference to the movie story , if you dont see the movie you will not understand

[@SallyKinley-4prn]

If you love guitars then Prince is one of the best artists to follow. His playing was up there, he was a guitar god. As well as a virtuoso on several other instruments. You need to check out some of his live shows! Jaw dropping talent. In my opinion the best there ever was and still is! Pure musical genius 💜💜💜

[@charlesfitzgerald9631]

Prince is/was badass !…..”Computer Blue” from from this album has some great guitar hooks/riffs !

[@rolandratz1]

Hello! Be sure to check out and listen to Prince's other songs. As there are: "Doves Cry", "Diamonds and Pearls", "1999", "Rasberry Barrett" and many more... Prince is a powerhouse - his music legendary and will always be a household name. Have fun with the clips...

[@AR2kris]

This is a good candidate for an full album reaction. It's one of the best soundtracks around.

[@fiaatuaia8093]

Love your reaction and accent 🤟🏼

[@mudkickerfiftyone3430]

Prince "Play that Funky Music-Hollywood-Swinging-Fantastic Voyage" live. You won't regret it.

[@charlesstevensiii7762]

Prince- "U got the look"

[@gogyoo]

Yeah, along with George Michael's One More Try, this was one of the best 80s song to slow dance to

[@MaryseMigneault]

So proud of you dear !!

[@hughfuller8416]

Watch the Super Bowl halftime Purple Rain. If you like guitar, then that will be a overwhelming.

[@Non.Nobis.Domine]

Hey Verdy, first of all I would like to say thank you for sharing your genuine reactions with us. Watching you listen to Purple Rain tripped me back in time to when my first love "Marie" and I were lucky and privileged enough to watch Prince perform live in Glasgow some many moons ago, Marie was a huge Prince fan and convinced me that we should go to his concert, I'm so happy that we did, I can honestly say that it was one of the most beautiful and memorable times of my life, Prince performed like the living Legend that he was, the chap was amazingly talented and all of his support were right on form too. I look forward to sharing more of your musical reactions. Keep it real Lassie, stay strong and resonate. xXx

[@soulsuitesteve]

You may be interested to know that there is no studio recording of this track. The Master Tapes were recorded by Sony in they're 'Black Truck' mobile rig recording studio at the concert where Prince performed this for the first time ever. It was shortened and 3 overdubs were recorded to replace some minor glitches, but as you hear it here and on the album, it is a one shot live recording from a live show, for the first time before an audience. And that's why he will always be one of the greatest artists of all time.

[@Chihome]

Loved your reaction!

[@jeffwotherspoon3867]

this video was from the Purple Rain movie he did great movie by the way

[@gesundheit602]

The greatest thing about this song is that it is actually recorded from a live performance, the first time they had played it together live on stage I believe. They just did a few things in the studio like cut out one verse that isn’t in the released version and did some guitar overdubs I believe. That performance is here on KZbin btw. They truly captured lightning in a bottle that night.

[@RaisiaFan1919]

Thank you for this.

[@yutumac]

You often selected songs. I love his songs. I think he is a great genius. I want to go to his museum someday. from Japan 😄

[@michaelescareno7048]

Really glad to see your great reaction to this! I was fortunate to see Prince on back-to-back nights on the Purple Rain tour in 1985. I was working at the arena where the concert was held, responsible for preparing the final accounting settlement reports for the tour for those two nights. I went to the show the first night, and after completing the settlement on the second night was able to see most of the rest of the show. "Purple Rain" was his encore, and it was one of the greatest live performances of a song that I ever heard in my 23 years in the concert business. Because of my work I was able to see the soundcheck on the first afternoon. Prince was very quiet that afternoon, and his guitarist Wendy seemed to be the musical director for the band. Again, the concert was phenomenal!! Was also fortunate to see Prince two more times in later years. It was a huge loss when he passed. In all the interviews of his that I saw, he was so passionate about his music and stood up to record companies because of the way they took advantage of artists. Again, really enjoyed your reaction!!!

[@PickleAndy]

Just started watching your reactions and am enjoying your musical journey. There's too much to list about how special a musician, performer and artist he was. There are funny stories like him destroying Jimmy Fallon at ping pong or Charlie Murphy's crew getting schooled on Prince's private basketball court. He was perfection. If you haven't heard, Prince wrote songs for others to make a career on. Sinead O'Connor was known for Nothing Compares to You which he wrote. It is worth a listen, but before he passed, you must hear Chris Cornell's version. Chris had such a hauntingly beautiful voice. RIP to Chris and Prince. Their like shall never be seen again.

[@michaelsander6039]

Hey just found your channel. Love how into the music you got. This was my music back then and yes lots of slow dancing. Prince was such a GREAT guitarist, singer, and performer. If you lived this you must check our Prince at the Super Bowl. If you will do hard rock from the 80’s I’d love to see you react to Motley Crue. They were my first concert at 13. Be well.🤙

[@rickwagner-]

When I saw the video description was for this song, knowing how much you love the guitar, I knew this was going to be a fun reaction.

[@bigbark4627]

Lil woman, they nvr stopped slow dancing 2 this!!!

[@samsgirl7821]

Somewhere out there is the video recording of the live show where Prince played the song, Purple Rain for the very first time. You can watch in real time how he figured out and came up with that beautiful melodic guitar riff you hear toward the end of the song. There is also another verse in the original version that was left out of the release. This recording came out sounding so good that (after some light editing) it was the version they used on the actual record/single.

[@pennydaytreasures8173]

As good as this is you should watch Prince sing Purple Rain live on the American music awards. He is an unbelievable artist. I “think” my favorite album is Controversy… but then again he has lots of great albums. Please, please keep listening to Prince he is SUCH an incredible artist. His vocal range is amazing and his music style was constantly evolving. If you like guitar listen to his UnderTaker album. He recorded it in one session straight through so it’s more like a concert or jam session. It is about 45 minutes long, you can’t really break it up to do a reaction… well you could but honestly in needs to be listened to in it’s entirety. Original when he dropped it the record label wouldnt release it because they thought he was putting out too much music… as if. But ironically his music was so different on that album much more rock I think it would have brought more fans to him. His record label seemed to just want his pop music. One of the many reasons his stopped calling himself Prince and wrote slave on his face. He honestly saw the same problems artists are having with record labels today…. His music is timeless and relevant yet a perfect time capsule of the 70s, 80s, and 90s… and honestly 2000s. He just put out great music. When a Prince song came on regardless if he was singing you knew immediately Prince was behind it. His sound was incredibly unique to him. He also had these other bands around him that were all part of that time in music. The Time, Jill Jones, Vanity, Vanity 6, Shelia E, Shenna Easton… so many more… there really was something magical about the music he created. Prince also talked a lot about artist and the responsibility they had to put out music with good influences. He talked a lot about how rap could erode black neighborhoods by encouraging kids to live that lifestyle by glamorizing. He grew into a very deep thinking man, very spiritual. Yet when you listen to his early music he was always deeply spiritual. He had a way of being God into his music, when other artists were taking God out of their music. I can remember listening to his music in my room as a teen over and over and over. He was my favorite artist growing up. I loved a lot of different music but I always came back to Prince. I was sad he shut his music down right on the internet. You literally could not hear anything Prince unless you bought it. Until he passed… I think that is why people are just now starting to discover him as a great artist.

[@martinthomas3312]

I really love your reaction, because it makes me feel how I felt when it first came out

[@HarolddeQueljoe]

If you like this song and love guitars, check out the "live in Syracuse 1985" version of Purple Rain... Talking about emotions....

[@inquizative44]

You melenials need to watch the movie to fully understand this scene and the song Purple Rain. Watch the damn movie!!! It's excellent!!

[@modifiedcontent]

You can see the actual live recording of this in "Purple Rain 1983, Prince and The Revolution - The recording of"

[@hoodwinky1]

You seem like such a lovely person. :)

[@eriksvideos6022]

Nobody could make a guitar sing like Prince. BTW, his solo at the end of the Syracuse performance of Purple Rain is epic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ6TZKqngb5mhMU And his live performance of Purple Rain on the American Music Awards was stunning and introduced the world to a lot of people who didn't know much about Prince before '84/'85. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJOop2t5bqiZnJI

[@garydavis67]

Nice reaction 😉

[@kevinhenderson5928]

I remember reading that Prince thought this sounded too much like Journey's "Faithfully" which had come out a couple of years earlier. He sent a copy to them to see what they thought, as he didn't want to get sued. They were flattered, so they gave it their blessing. Now, I can't hear either song without thinking of the other.

[@michaelkorte4081]

Asked what's it like to be the greatest guitarist, Eric Clapton said " don't ask me, ask Prince".

[@fusonbunker2750]

I enjoyed your commentary on the Pink Floyd songs. Since you love guitars, as I do, I'd suggest you listen to some Mark Knopfler / Dire Straits. Their first album, self-titled (Dire Straits), is a good place to start. Recommended first song: "Sultans of Swing".

[@gregbromberg5427]

I was 13 when this Album came out. It was a contrast to Michael Jackson, Madonna, Wham and Whitney Houston, and yet equally original and fantastic. It took him to another level, musically.

[@intelligentsavage629]

The full version at the end which you will hear at the end in movie the violins 🎻did it for me

[@clintpot8521]

Great review! I still get chills up my spine during the guitar solo of this song. If you are looking for classic rock to listen to, I am going to recommend something I would call one of the greatest albums nobody knows about. For me, it ranks up there with Led Zeppelin and Prince and all the greatest rockers. Its an album by Kula Shakur, called "K". It's a fusion of british rock and Indian music. Check out the song "Govinda" to start, and if you like that, you will enjoy the entire album. Its an album that takes you on a journey, kind of like Pink Floyd albums or other artists back when it was about creating an entire story through the music, rather than just singles.... Just discovered your channel today and have enjoyed many of the vids! Thanks for sharing your videos with the world 🙂

[@HTxGhost24]

He performed purple rain at the Superbowl in the rain 😅

[@ShawnKavanagh]

Prince when he's feeling tame

[@Musicology1975]

🤟🎸👍💜

[@gregleblanc9357]

Yea man.

[@Kickinthescience]

React to Prince-Little Red Corvette official music video

[@lennybeason1110]

React to Prince Live in Tokyo BAMBI‼️🤘🏾

[@HEAVYMETALmovie1981]

If your I fan of guitars, I suggest reacting to rock/metal videos. You'll see some of the most raw talents in musicians! Starting with Gary Moore - *Still got the blues* 🤘

[@svenpoletka5236]

You can tell he made it big when the fat dude finally starts nodding in approval.

[@dougdoug9268]

Purple rain live 1983 is the best version ever on youtube, check it out

[@Joskemom]

Oh damn, you have been missing out if you are just now hearing Prince. He has songs for all reasons and situations. He probably has more songs than anyone you can think of. Do yourself a favor and just get some Prince cds and go crazy.

[@lucvanmechelen5989]

if you want to understand the awkward silence, you need to watch the movie Purple Rain.

[@dipsydoodle7988]

You should check out the movie sometime. It's really good.

[@geoffb9999]

Verdy, I love your passion and enthusiasm. Please take a listen to, Jeff Beck/ Imogen Heap, Blanket. Live at Ronnie Scott's. This track stirs my emotions like no other. Keep up the good work 👏

[@n3clar]

You should listen to.the real deal Prince and the Revolution - Purple Rain. Live 1985

[@halhansen778]

😀

[@charlestath4758]

You need to check out 1983 in a club First time he did it live

[@fishtoledo]

I always thought it was strange that he dedicated the song to his father. a song that was written by two lesbians.about a lesbian relationship.?( I don't want to be your weekend lover) is not a lyric I would dedicate to my father.

[@Martvandelay]

As I understand it, the first verse is dedicated to his parents, the second to his love, the third to his band. In the context of the movie, it’s kinda like he sends all his thoughts and prayers to his father, via the power of music. It’s probably not meant to be understood literally.

[@israelsanchez9601]

I know you like the saxophone, try Romeo Void - Never Say Never 😎

[@sampson3121]

You should watch the movie Purple Rain. Tell us what you think about it.

[@jamesarruda9502]

Please watch the movie. Purple Rain it's amazing

[@RogerBjornerud]

When doves cry

[@tiger1chu]

Now check out Little Red Corvette

[@travismarett7100]

If you like guitars you should totally check out the band Rush - YYZ live.

[@Jaygalaxy93]

You love guiter solo check out pink Floyd comfortably numb

[@SojuNinja]

Please react to Prince's cover of Creep by Radiohead.

[@ScottStutler-u9l]

You need to do Star Gazer from rainbow with Ronnie zaames Dio on vocals. .

[@davebyers2819]

Watch the movie and it will make more sense.

[@razor75250]

If you're still active, react to molly hatchet flirting with disaster!! 3 guitars are standard in southern rock!!!