First Time Reaction | Prince - Little Red Corvette | How Is He Doing That?

[@tracyface69]

You have to remember that in 1982 this sound was NEW. It wasn’t basic at all…. It was a new sound. The song wasn’t like anything else at the time. It wasn’t ‘basic’. To your ear it sounds so familiar ‘like he was writing a hit song’ because every Pop song you’ve grown up from your childhood was influenced by the 80’s and Prince is a pioneer of the 80’s sound and the foundation of the music you listen to today. Prince had moves. He was 24 years in 1982, when this song was recorded. He was just hitting his stride. Prince wasn’t mainstream or like anyone else at the time. He was uniquely different.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Yes, thank you! All of this is 100%. Nothing ever basic about Prince.

[@fburgess3234]

Smile. Sorry for the confusion and thank you for the correction. I simply noticed that all the hit songs that made on the charts were not the songs that were on repeat in urban cities & communities. I’ve heard several reactors mention that despite Michael Jackson & Prince’s gifts, they really do not have the vocal chops. And I believe that it is because they always react to same hit songs; songs that are usually up tempo, catchy and appeal to the masses. Ex: Little Red Corvette When Dove’s Cry Purple Rain….ect. I was not confident about the timeline that is why I also included the B-Side of a hit album. Like you said Prince cannot be box into one sound, and one would do themselves a disservice if they (only) listen to the hits. I simply wanted to suggest the songs that are also #1 in the hood because of the (SOUL). “Another Lonely Christmas” was the only holiday tune that Prince ever recorded and release on the B-side of “I Would Die 4 U”, and many of his hardcore fans don’t even know it exist. But it is traditionally played on repeat in black cities alongside Donny Hathaway ‘s This Christmas & The Temptations. I know that “If I Was Your Girlfriend” made it to (67) on the Billboard charts. But I struggled finding the other songs that I listed. You are obviously well educated on the artist, I am not. I’m just a fan of the man his music and his commitment to the community. I simply wanted to suggest songs that are (not) #1 on Billboard but are #1 in the community. Because they are (2) different sounds. And yes…that is subjective. Seriously tho, thank you for clarifying. 😊

[@Rid]

I think he meant the lyrics to Little Red Corvette sounds basic when compared to Purple Rain and When Doves Cry.

[@tracyface69]

@ 🤔 I don’t think I’d call the lyrics basic either. Lyrically the song is a metaphor with double entendres all through it. But okay. 🤷‍♀️

[@no_onein2024]

@@tracyface69 ALLLLL through it!!!!

[@boshie2000]

Prince was from his own Purple planet. I know he worked endlessly perfecting all his skills but it remains a mind blowing experience when you truly see the totality of it in action. When I was 14 I saw him live in late 1988. His performance ruined me on concerts for life. He was the only artist that ever came close to the bar he set. This dude drove himself out onstage in a white convertible. During a musical breakdown he was playing basketball, hitting near 3 pointers on the stage basketball court (yes he did!) with his dancer Cat, and styling by spinning the ball on his finger. He played classical and jazz styled piano and at one point played upside down. Shredded throughout on guitar. Danced with splits, leaps, kicks, twirls and microphone stand tricks. And he jumped behind the drums, bass and led his amazing band. Sang beautifully and played hit after hit and he was only 30 and already had 20+ hits. RIP to the GOAT of my generation. I love MJ but on his best day he couldn’t carry the Purple geniuses guitar case. Prince made other greats seem like they were at high school talent show level in comparison.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Yes!!! You're absolutely correct on all of this. 100% facts.

[@sammie8923]

@@boshie2000 I was able to see Prince in the late 80s all I remember was he came out in a car and sometime during his performance a bed was raised up on the stage with a woman tied to the bed and it was a lil freaky 🤭🤭🤭 it was also a great performance 😂

[@Squeekyleaks]

You may want to listen to the words of this song very carefully. Definitely not main stream. He's not singing about a car...😂

[@revaflowers3115]

All the ladies were drooling over Prince when this first came out! Prince wasn't very tall..he was short..the heels made him seem taller and elongated his legs. I loved to watch him dance. 'Kiss' is another Prince song that shows off some of his dance moves.

[@punkydoodle4774]

Ginger Rogers was often paired with Fred Astaire in movies. Everybody would praise him and fawn all over his dancing. Ginger said, "I'm doing everything he's doing backwards and in heels."

[@jasperstreak7865]

The Purple One .., NOBODY does it better 💜.

[@donnabost4445]

Yes he could wear heels, purple satin, eyeliner ---and steal you girl-----Prince!!!

[@kenneth2875]

Purple Rain was from a concert and edited into the movie. The full version of Purple Rain as Prince performed it in the concert was 11 minutes. It was edited to 8 for the album and movie.

[@Heather61776]

Yaaasssss!!!! THAT part

[@breal9028]

You trippin off the fact that Prince was dancing in heels. He did that EVERY night on stage! His shows were very energetic! If your mind was blown off this video wait til you see some live performances! Oh and this song wasn’t basic at all. He’s talking about a woman, not a car.

[@Penguinlust1313]

He is timeless

[@punkydoodle4774]

His dancing is so cool. Unfortunately, that dancing is what damaged his hips and led to painkiller addiction. So sad.

[@wandamanning9198]

😢😢😢

[@dorothyzbornak9974]

You do understand that Prince was literally a genius, right? He was 19 when he got his first record contract and it was with the understanding that he would be the producer. He played 27 different instruments. He not only wrote songs for himself, but hits for other artists. And just so you know, “Little Red Corvette” had nothing to do with a car. His lyrics were fun and beautiful and deep and nasty and provocative and artistic. Prince didn’t write songs that were “intended to be commercial”, or “intended to be a hit”. He wrote from a place of artistic creativity and his songs became commercially hits. There will never be another Prince. May he rest in glorious peace and may he now thrill the Angels.

[@DocAnaStasia]

I’m still angry his family didn’t honor his wishes by not releasing his music. People forget how long he’d been making music. He changed the 70’s landscape of funk. He was such an incredible artist and man.

[@tracynorman1455]

@DocAnaStasia What?? Prince often said someone would eventually release his music. Stop the nonsense.

[@DocAnaStasia]

@@tracynorman1455 it was in his will. He has a back catalogue of over 10,000 unreleased songs. They were personal to him and he didn’t want the industry to get them. I’m not playing.

[@Great-Documentaries]

Prince played guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Those are literally the ONLY instruments he EVER played on any album or live over his 40+ year career. He did NOT play 27 instruments. That said, this reactor has no clue what he is doing.

[@Kickinthescience]

The main reason I recommend this video to ppl is because of the splits

[@peggzz1384]

Prince dances in heels, runs in heals and jumped off anything he could climb on whilst on stage. He wore heels until a lot later in his life, but still wore wedges.

[@samaireoctober5584]

Love Prince, was lucky to see him live. Of course he put on an amazing show. I have read that all those years wearing those heels really gave him poor hips as he got older. RIP.

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 baby, that man could DANCE

[@wandamanning9198]

That's my girl. JJ Loves Prince. By the time I get to a channel she's already requested one lol. Love ya girl💜💜

[@andibay3736]

I believe he was 5’2”🤗🫶 He had incredible dance moves and could play 26-27 instruments. 💜✨✨🕊️

[@tracyface69]

@@andibay3736 we learned sadly after his passing from the coroners report that he was 5’3’’ .

[@megdelaney3677]

💜PRINCE -Kiss -I Wanna Be Your Lover -1999 -Let's Go Crazy -I Would Die 4 U -Nothing Compares 2 U -Controversy -Raspberry Beret -Mountains -Girls & Boys -U Got the Look -My Name is Prince -Darling Nikki -His guitar solo of While My Guitar Gently Weeps (song written by George Harrison of The Beatles) at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2004

[@leeharrison8222]

He didn’t just do a split in heels , he did it on the BEAT. Prince had a great sense of timing. Play it again! About the only other person you’re ever going to see doing splits on stage is the master, James Brown who Prince likely appropriated it from. (Both Prince and MJ were heavily influenced by Brown.)

[@mharrislove]

We're not quite there yet, but you'll come to understand that Prince is not to be trifled with. To the extent that Prince sounds like the 80s is only because the MPLS sound that he pioneered helped to define the era.

[@sharonmcdonald6299]

Unless you have had the opportunity to train Thoroughbreds, most people miss the reference to "wondering if I had enough class." Horses that race are always run within their class. (Some are moving up in class, some are moving down in class) Trainers always worry if their horse has enough class to beat the field they are racing against that particular day. If they win, they will be moving up in class Just a little fyi.

[@K2daMFG]

Go on and get up on that "She's Always In My Hair" Top 3 of all time Prince b-side songs, IMO!! 👊🏾

[@tugga235ii]

Agreed! Along with 17 days.

[@K2daMFG]

@@tugga235ii that plus Erotic City make my top 3 b-sides.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Yes, I love that song, can listen to it on a loop.

[@pamelabryer9744]

I saw Prince 3x in concert...once was after party he just played what he wanted...lasted til 3am..it was a heavenly experience❤❤

[@JohnAnderson-rl3im]

he was a freak and a genius things that go hand in hand ....He is missed greatly

[@DianaMiceli-Billingsley-kj4ln]

I love this song. It’s always been my favorite and the video of Prince is amazing.❤

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Prince is very well known for his incredible dancing. He had endless energy and danced his ass off in every concert. His videos are actually more calm than his live performances, where he goes wild. And as others have said, this wasn't the 80s sound, this was the Prince sound. It only sounds 'basic' to you bc everyone else after him used it in some shape or form. He was the originator of the Minneapolis Sound & no one sounded like him when his albums came out, no one. He's been endlessly emulated by countless artists since.

[@DocAnaStasia]

Such good memories I have of him. I’m a Gen X’er. I still request him at the skating rink! ❤

[@devonmohn4635]

Prince was cutting edge . When this hit- everybody freaked!

[@H.L.S.]

Prince's performance during While My Guitar Gently Weeps at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame is shit hot and face melting

[@SK-lk3iu]

Should note that Prince doesn't get front & center til halfway through the song, tho all the other stars are great too.

[@H.L.S.]

Jeff Lynne does alright but everyone else are kinda sleepy boys

[@jazshas]

Yes, that, Bambi, and Motherless Child. He's the GOAT imho.

[@damonhines8187]

Whatever issue with whoever Prince had on his mind that night, I've read about the performance, the evening and don't care enough to look it up again; my first reaction to that version was "serve the damn song, MFer!". Of course, everyone else onstage was already deep in the flow of the night's music and the star power present, Dhani was enthralled with Prince's involvement and contribution. Nah, not a fave, though subsequent viewings have lowered the level of my disdain for his off-side take on a classic I've loved for ~40 years previously. No question Prince was a genius, but I'll never be a fan of that performance, a desecration, imo. 🤷🏽✌🏼😎🎶❤️✨️🕊

[@H.L.S.]

@damonhines8187 I guess I'm lucky I think the Beatles are one of the top 3 most over rated bands ever.

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 I always always have loved Prince

[@teriwilkinson7816]

💜💜 this song is nasty🤣😂 love Prince.

[@dl00076]

It totally is 💜 ' some of them used ' 😂😂😂😂

[@teriwilkinson7816]

@@dl00076 🤣😂

[@Bluedreamflying]

Check out Raspberry Beret.

[@pennynolan7597]

The joke goes Prince is the only guy in heals, earings and makeup that could still take your woman away.

[@324cmac]

Prince in heels jumping around on stage is the main reason he hurt his hip and started taking painkillers.

[@joeeoj6187]

That was some boogie down James Brown front leg drop followed by all that other craziness ❤

[@jonahtee5889]

It's been said that Prince is the only man who could take your woman while wearing heels.

[@orlandoochoada2242]

Prince's version of "Motherless Child" is worth checking out.

[@jazshas]

Omg! Talking about awesome. I personally think it's his best live performance because you could tell he was singing from a life experience. He was put out of the house at 12 and went to live with a neighbor.

[@Kickinthescience]

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[@TeresaNewman-Theriault]

Prince wear heels for 40 years, hurt his hips, and he had to have hip replacement, which made him addicted to opiate. I always wonder if he did not wear heels that he might still be around today.

[@robinbeerman4726]

So talented. My first introduction to prince.

[@ak6905]

Like most (Black) pop vocalists. They have 2 careers. 1 before and after their music cross over. (Whitney, Michael, Aretha, Steve, Beyonce, Mary J, ect.) Never listen to their music after the cross over to recognize their gifts. That music, although great, it is usually designed to appeal to the masses. You must listen to the music when they played for the love of it. When they made music for themselves and not the label. (Or the B-side of a hit album) Prince: Adore Beautiful Ones If I was your girlfriend International Lover Choose any of these, then you'll (begin) to know the man. Great reaction! Keep going, and good luck on the channel.

[@tracyface69]

@@ak6905 100% disagree with your analysis when it comes to Prince. Prince gained commercial success in 1982 with the album 1999 and hit superstar status in 1984 with the album Purple Rain. Half of the songs you mention are from an album after ‘he made it big’ . Prince never sold out. Period. Adore - 1987’s Sign O the Times album Beautiful Ones - 1984’s Purple Rain album If I Was Your Girlfriend - 1987’s Sign O the Times album International Lover - 1982’s 1999 Album.

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 he wrote and performed some amazing songs that are deeper than this one.... maybe a couple of suggestions if you're interested--- *the beautiful ones *computer blue *Darling Nikki *baby I'm a star

[@joshjacobs3906]

LET'S GO CRAZY AND 1999 ARE BANGERS BRO....BE READY TO MOVE YOUR FEET WHEN YOU LISTEN TO THOSE TRACKS 🔥🔥🔥

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

The "record" was 1999. The song or track from it is "Little Red Corvette." BUT, singles ALSO had their own record back in the day, along with a b-side. And yeah, dancing was yet another thing Prince did better than almost anyone else. 1999 album was 1982. Purple Rain wasn't until 1984. Would be interested to see your opinion of his song "Call The Law" which does have a video to it.

[@joshjacobs3906]

"Bat Dance" from the first Batman movie is decent i always thought....Prince made up like The Joker in the video.....worth a watch mane✌️

[@niquette65]

He could play basketball in heels! Really well I might add.😊

[@AncientActivist]

Gotta see CONTROVERSY!!!

[@aridmcb]

It's okay to make mistakes :) We all do. It's what you do with the mistakes that matters. Mistakes don't mean anything about who you are as a person.

[@originalname9191]

visuals are great with his dance music but theres more in the album version that just adds to the song

[@IAMisLove]

👍👍Awesome x Awesome!! 🖖❤

[@ScottLaVine-br8wt]

This brother dropped 3 pointers in heels ... Seriously 😑

[@mostlyevilmisha]

you gotta show how the sausage is made every so often so folks know you're on the up and up.

[@sammie8923]

All of these supposed divas and Michael Jackson ain't got nothing over Prince! Prince and Michael Hutchence (INXS) are the best performers imo RIP Prince and Michael Hutchence 🙏🏻😭

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Yes to Prince, 100%. And thank you for including Michael Hutchence! INXS is on my short list of favorite bands ever, along with Prince, of course. INXS live and in the studio are iconic.

[@sammie8923]

@jenniferfoster1692 no need to thank me Michael Hutchence may not have played an instrument but his voice, moves, and writing capabilities were all he needed not to mention he is hot as hell 🔥🔥🔥❤️rip Michael 🙏🏻💔

[@shaharadegan9993]

My favorite track❤😊

[@tugga235ii]

Prince: Damn U, Adore, Mountains, Housequake, Kiss, Erotic City…..more to come…..

[@HaroldBullock-r7j]

The love we make. Holly river. The one. It’s gonna be lonely

[@Justjack_89]

One of my top favourite Prince songs. Could you do a reaction to “Stay” by Shakespears Sister. Thank you.

[@robinbeerman4726]

I don't think anyone told prince what to do. This song is about a relationship he had been in.

[@princeofpcos9804]

He could do heels because he was 5'1 and 75 pounds. 80 in costume and hairspray

[@HaroldBullock-r7j]

Need to check his whole catalog albums and live. He was nothing to play with far as music. The real deal g. Nobody can really touch him. Even his stuff that didn’t do well according to others still was good quality professional on the highest level good music. And a real artist. Check out the lovesexy tour. Pop life & life can be so nice live ( from the 1986 birthday show ) diamonds and pearls album. The video (song Gold). The most beautiful girl in the world. Sexy mf. Damn u. 3 chins of gold. Joy in repetition.

[@MetalphysicalMel]

Moves like that are the reason he took pain meds for hip pain and eventually overdosed.

[@megdelaney3677]

💜PLEASE REACT TO PRINCE'S SONG/VIDEO 'KISS' 💜

[@UserRA3211]

Next stop, "The Royal Scam"(album) by Steely Dan. Every song is good.

[@JacquelineEdinger]

I don't think you heard the lyrics. 😅 Those lyrics were deep!

[@Heather61776]

Satin, heels, and could steel ANY woman he wanted

[@DianaMiceli-Billingsley-kj4ln]

Hey! Where have you been? I’ve missed your reactions!

[@HaroldBullock-r7j]

Controversy. Sexuality. Soft and wait. Tangerine. Sun moon and stars. Power fantastic. Another lonely Christmas. 17 days.

[@CCDzine]

I just want you to know that I will never say you're not stupid.

[@kenneth2875]

Check more of Prince’s dance movies in Hot Thing here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKSzg2mird1rpKcsi=VavrU1fziYArwoVs all in heels too.

[@larrywright6214]

Please, please please! React to whiskey colored crayon by Lainey Wilson

[@IN2BEATS1]

Enjoy your channel. Just subscribed. You must check out the band "Dirty Loops." They have numerous vids but begin with "Work Shit Out." I guarantee you will be speechless. GUARANTEE! Look and tell me I'm lying.

[@aircap]

Yeah man that negative self-talk is bad for you. Give yourself some grace.

[@RavenFire4]

Sadly his amazing dancing was the reason he ended up addicted to the pain meds that stole his life😢

[@Christopher50now]

Did you understand his lyrics? 🫢

[@pumpkinhead34]

Did you listen to the lyrics? There is so much sexual inuendo in this song! The corvette is a metaphor for a loose woman. It's not basic.Nothing Prince made was basic.

[@awparadoxx]

Bro, Believe it or not the dancing in this vid is far from his best choreography! Did you catch the lyrics? Like most things Prince this song is much different than what is might seem to be when first heard! The lyrics are quite (a hem) risqué! 😉 💜

[@kittykatt7652]

OK dude. You heard two songs and you know him now? Stop it.

[@hopeklemann1]

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