First Time Reaction | Prince - Purple Rain | Don’t Kill Me For Not Knowing This!

[@brendahipsher273]

PRINCE was and is still a musical genius. He played any instrument, danced, and entertained us, but most of all, he was so shy in life. It's been said by many that Prince's halftime Super Bowl performance has never been matched. After his death many many unsung songs were found in his vault. A National Treasure truly he was! 🎉😢❤

[@beagrinton5934]

In fact Prince played about 26 instruments, danced in heals and sang the pants off any song he chose!❤

[@tye8876]

Prince was the Mozart of our times, a true musical genius and GOAT. I am so blessed to have seen him perform multiple times at First Ave before and after he became famous. RIP sweet Prince.

[@paschamaryalophand9200]

You’re not losing a card, you’re gaining a super funky purple one!!! Welcome to Prince!!!

[@kimdecker-g5g]

The Prince rabbit hole is a true treasure trove. To hear and watch him evolve and reinvent himself on every album he ever made is amazing. This song always brings tears to my eyes, even though I’ve heard it probably 500 times.

[@Malka18]

You read background notes but somehow missed the fact that Purple Rain won an Oscar for Best Original Song Score in 1985, and posthumously won Top Soundtrack at the American Music Awards in 2016. If you want to appreciate the genius of Prince start from the beginning with his very first Album , and go down the rabbit hole from thereon. Listen to the studio albums, but treat yourself to his live performances as well. l attended most all of Prince's concerts which usually turned out to be two for the price of one because after the concert one paid for was over, true Prince fans knew if they stayed in their seats after the house lights came on, that Prince was gonna come out and try out new music on his remaining audience. Prince was unique when it came to concert performance. He just gave his all+ , and even though there are some other artists that put on phenomenal concerts I think Prince's were the best I've ever seen. His vocals were supreme. His sense of humor was legendary. He also wrote hits for other top artists including Chaka Khan, who also had a hit with a song from one of his early albums, the Bangles, Stevie Nicks, Sheila E. and others as well as producing them, contributing vocals or playing instruments on some of them. All I can say is that Prince was one of a rare breed who lived and breathed music, and loved playing with other artists he had admiration for.

[@Wassup_Guy]

I grew up with this music and Prince was one of our major influences... he was everwhere - hit after hit after hit. We went transitioned from 1999 to the year 2000 with him, we were pulled through every emotion with his movie Purple Rain and this is one of my favorite songs.. if you havent seen him live, you have to... he is insane live. The best SuperBowl halftime show I ever saw was him.... it rained and he did a set in the rain and ended with Purple Rain... it is amazing. we lost one of the best musical influences and talents with the passing of Prince...

[@marielaveau5321]

Prince was hugely underrated as a guitarist. ✌️

[@heathenchild7437]

When Doves Cry, Raspberry Beret, Little Red Corvette, Let's Go Crazy, 1999, Kiss... So many more, lol

[@spearl1925]

This song after 50 years still gives me goose bumps and makes me cry. It is such an emotional song. The guitar breaks my heart. I miss this man!!

[@cypdk]

40 years... 😉

[@RoyBatty555]

Oh it's just so fabulous to see a new Prince fan being born! Yass!

[@SharilynBratton]

I am 62 now and this is still one of my fave songs of all time it can still make me so emotional.

[@SuperDesignChick]

You don’t have to say anything because we all get it. We get it man. It’s like your soul finally has a voice.

[@pastorofmuppets13]

I was never sure why so many people had to choose Prince or MJ - they are SO different! Yes, they each kinda threw shade at the other, but when Michael died, Prince was devastated. Both were geniuses in their own right. I think Prince's musical virtuosity was overlooked by many because a lot of the songs played on the radio didn't show that off. This dude is in my top 3 guitarist of all time right next to Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen. His image is iconic and as a person, he was so intelligent and interesting.

[@marilynk30]

👏

[@johnathansmom121]

Welcome to the Dawn! As a Prince fan since 1979, I would suggest you find as many of his live performances as you can and enjoy them. He was, in my humble opinion, the greatest live performer of all time. He lived to perform and every time he did, he gave his all to his fans. I miss him…

[@NagelLisa]

Reverb is an echo. It's not making the voice artificially like today's vocals. This is true vocals. Elegant and perfect.

[@joshjacobs3906]

💯

[@wentibbetts7833]

The beauty of reaction channels for me is to relive the initial experience for you. Why people are harsh is beyond me, often very rude, haters gonna hate, I guess. 😠 Prince is a genuine musical genius. Anything Prince I'm down for. 💜✌🏽

[@jazshas]

I like watching reactions as well and experiencing people's first-time discoveries of great artists. I only knew Purple Rain Prince and, for some reason, never went any further. Now I'm rediscovering him and this man's work is phenomenal. I hate that I didn't get the opportunity to attend any of his concerts.

[@keriholton9407]

You really have to watch while my guitar gently weeps his guitar skills will blow your mind

[@jjjones8609]

Prince had 19 albums in the top 200 album charts the year Prince died. Prince held 5 out of the top ten albums (the first for any artist) on the chart at the same time.

[@yankeesmegw]

I know that there is a God because he gave us people like Prince and Freddie Mercury and Michael. This song is so special. ❤

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

What a PERFECT thing to say.🫶 (I would include George Michael in my list of Thankfuls)

[@cflournoy1529]

@@marciebulsaraorcuttHow come they couldn’t have just died from old age???? All their stories are so tragic😢😢😢

[@jameschance6829]

I listen to a bit of everything but im a rock/metal head at heart. That being said, Prince is the goat. Welcome to Prince fandom.

[@Frostrazor]

same same facts.

[@Jane-d4w]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@eye95records]

Welcome to the Prince Rabbit hole!

[@Frostrazor]

i loved that you were so speechless. Yes one of the most beautifully written and produced songs ever. On my "forever playlist" for sure. Prince was one of the most amazing talented musicians of all time and may never have another one like him. Gone way too soon. You need to check out more: "When Doves Cry," "Lets go Crazy" "Diamonds and Pearls" "Cream" "Party like it's 1999"

[@ronnix23]

You have to remember that in the 80s radio stations had a much bigger say in how songs performed on the charts. Today, with streaming being a factor, the fans have a bigger say.

[@maxbrazil3712]

Prince is the coolest human to have walked Planet Earth. He lived life making his own rules, start to finish.

[@qwikfist8]

No need 2 apologize we can tell from ur facial xpressions U KNO its DOPE 😊👊🏾

[@megdelaney3677]

💜PRINCE💜-I Wanna Be Your Lover -1999 -Let's Go Crazy -I Would Die 4 U -Nothing Compares 2 U -Controversy -Little Red Corvette -Raspberry Beret -When Doves Cry -Kiss -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

[@davidedwards2433]

Prince's music is timeless. He is, in my humble opinion, the greatest pop star in history.

[@glamslamcam]

Facts x1,000,000,000,000

[@Crystal_Abbott-jn6xs]

I’m amazed that in the comments I didn’t see reference to the stars Prince found, created and promoted. Shelia E., Appalonia, and Morris Day just to name a few. The man was a genius. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of Prince’s songs. Another great ballad is When Doves Cry. Just go ahead and do them all.

[@michaelsmith2017]

So this is actually the studio version. With the exception of a few guitar overdubs, this song was recorded live for the movie in a single take.

[@kali550]

Do yourself a favor and dive into the entire Purple Rain album. It’s as good of a place to as any. The best thing about Prince’s albums were that each one was completely different than the last. It’s a fantastic voyage if you’re open to different types of music, all coming from one super creative artist. Glad u enjoyed that song. It’s a classic for a reason.

[@writebrain-zn2um]

The Minneapolis Sound included Janet Jackson (think "Rhythm Nation"), The Time, and Sheila E. After leaving The Time, "Jimmy Jam" Harris and Terry Lewis became legendary producers and RRHOF inductees with hits in three decades.

[@travisepsteen3234]

Touring audio engineer here. That effect you are asking about with the repeating sounds, it’s not reverb, it’s DELAY. You can adjust many different setting of the effect but what you are hearing is what’s referred to in the effect setting as “Feedback”. This dictates the number of “repeats” you hear before the sound trails off. Delay is used for man6 things. Many guitarist use delay in their sound. Roger Waters would be a fantastic example of this.

[@Wine-N-Steak]

I wish they would put Purple Rain back in the theaters 🎥

[@kimdecker-g5g]

I’ve watched it twice in the theater in the past few months. Look for it in theaters around his birthday and original release date, so in August.

[@tkend10]

If u ever get a chance, go see it at an outdoor movie showing. I have seen it twice outside at parks on big screens... Just beautiful and amazing!! ❤️💜❤️

[@leeharrison8222]

Do not feel badly. Prince was blacklisted from radio following his rebellion against his record label in the early 1990s where he made his displeasure with corporate recording labels known publicly. So an entire generation missed out on getting exposed to his genius. Better late than never! I hope you enjoy the ride. Purple Rain is amazing but I hope you explore more of his songs. He was a guitar virtuoso, skilled multi-instrumentalist, and such a versatile and prolific songwriter. (He was finally inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame just this year in summer of 2024.) Other well known Prince songs I would recommend you react to are (all have videos that you can react to): Little Red Corvette When Doves Cry ('Extended Version' is best) Diamonds and Pearls Let's Go Crazy 1999 I Wanna Be Your Lover Kiss Cream Controversy I Could Never Take The Place of Your Man The Most Beautiful Girl In The World 7 Raspberry Beret Interesting you mentioned Billy Idol, because back in the 1980s, I always thought Idol's "Eyes Without A Face" reminded me of Prince's sound during that era. Since you liked Purple Rain so much on your first listen, if you want to see a great example of a Prince concert (he was a GREAT live performer), check out the live version of Purple Rain from 1985 in Syracuse. It's about 15 minutes long with an extended intro but I think you might appreciate it. He plays some jazz guitar, then lights up the venue with that epic, gorgeous guitar tone he is known for. It's an experience. 💜🕊 Great reaction! I look forward to the next.

[@orlandoochoada2242]

There's a lot of great stuff from Prince. His live performances are truly special. Check out his performances of "Let's Go Crazy" and "Purple Rain" from the 1985 Syracuse concert and his live cover of "Motherless Child".

[@byronayme1563]

You’re Lucky to get to experience prince rabbit hole for the first time! Wish I could re-live that time

[@dominicpardo4783]

I was at a Stevie Wonder concert at an outdoor venue. When playing Superstition and living for the City, Prince joined and played guitar, drums, bass, and keyboards next to Stevie. It was surreal. Go dive into Prince's catalog. You won't regret it.

[@cLiverbird]

I love that your speechless because this song truly is a masterpiece. With plenty more in his repertoire. He is the GOAT. There will never be another Prince 🙏🏼

[@kendonovin]

It's funny how no matter how many times I listen to this song, or watch someone react to it, it stills gets me in my feelings. There's no rhyme or reason, or explanation as to why, it just happens and just gets me like no other song ever has. If there is such a thing as a song that touches your soul, then this is definitely the one for me. Great reaction, hope you continue this journey. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. God bless

[@SuperDesignChick]

The guitar solo, the sound it makes it literally the sound of my soul crying in pain.

[@kellieweyrauch4033]

You need more Prince in your life💜💜💜

[@LeslieEscobedo-sx7ee]

Yes, it is one of the most beautiful songs.. Prince is so incredibly talented. You should check out his guitar playing of My Guitar Gently Weeps for a George Harrison tribute .. aaamazing!

[@beagrinton5934]

I totally agree with you Prince and Purple Rain will always be #1!!!

[@324cmac]

In 1984 when the movie came out, the whole world fell in love with Prince. He drove us all crazy. This video was the climax of the movie. You have to do the whole album.

[@eye95records]

He wrote the song, the dialog was fictitious for the movie. The guitar has an effect called "chorus". Also the vocals has reverb with "delay" added. Usually delay is used on guitars

[@SlouchingTowardsWalMart]

he was as good on guitar as he was a composer, a singer, a performer. if you'd like to see/hear him absolutely SHREDDING, check out the video of the tribute to the beatle, george harrison. (his exit was legendary, lol) kzbin.info/www/bejne/moi1dKKle7CeacU

[@ScottLaVine-br8wt]

Many many groups tried to emulate The Minneapolis Sound in the eighties.

[@no_onein2024]

PRINCE was the BOSS!!!! He played 26 different instruments and wrote and composed and produced all his songs and owned his own record label studio Paisley Park. There will NEVER EVER be another Prince, EVER!!! R.I.P. Prince!!!

[@JJlovesPrince]

Please don’t be embarrassed about not checking Prince out sooner. Be happy and excited that you have this amazing journey you can now enter. He is the greatest of all time, and there is sooooo much amazing music for you to explore. I have loved Prince for over 40 years and am happy to provide guidance if you are interested. I highly recommend that you react to a live performance of this song. There are many since he performed it throughout his whole career. The version from the Syracuse stop of the Purple Rain tour is generally thought of as the best. You will hear that emotion and gospel influence and several incredible guitar solos. Here’s the link in case you are interested. Like I said, I’m happy to provide more suggestions if you’d like. Congratulations on entering into the Prince experience. Myself and the purple party people are happy to have you 💜💜💜 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ6TZKqngb5mhMUsi=pQgGblkAzMLs5132

[@arquerobueno]

There's a live performance where he covers George Harrisons while my guitar gently weeps that's unbelievable.

[@borngifted5398]

Great Reaction !!! Also try Prince - When Doves Cry🔥🎸🔥 "Official Extended Music Video ONLY" !!! This song was a Huge Classic Monster Hit bro. 💯

[@marilynk30]

Little Red Corvette is my favorite by him! ❤ The tribute to George Harrison of While My Guitar Gently Weeps showcases his genius guitar playing! Really excited to watch you deep dive into his music so many greats! ❤ RIP Legend!

[@scottiedo200]

Brother you have got to watch his Super Bowl halftime show. It was the greatest ever, and it's not really close.

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

You mean, again? I think he mentioned seeing it and he talked about it around 5 times through the video.

[@mikaelcarlson555]

There's an amazing live performance from Syracuse in 1985 that will blow your mind even more!

[@maine420grow]

Prince IS really special.

[@jjjones8609]

Purple Rain the single stops before the guitar solo that is why it stopped at number 2 on the charts. They didn’t always play the full version. But take solace in the fact that the Purple Rain album stayed at number one for 6 months straight.

[@loadedorygun]

Yeah I hear Prince was eventuallly able to afford a nice upper middle class lifestyle lol.

[@cflournoy1529]

Loved your reaction!!! Prince was a force to be reckoned with! He will be truly missed💜

[@Ravyne]

No need to apologize... I am white and I don't know or have listened to all white singers. I think that once you hear Purple Rain, you will see why we Prince fans love him so much and miss his genius. He was not shown the respect he deserved in his early career. Now he is considered a musical genius. unmatched. Other Prince songs... 'Kiss", "When Doves Cry", 'Diamonds and Pearls', 'The Most Beautiful Girl in the World', '7', Raspberry Beret', 'Thieves in the Temple', and just to listen to, not to do a reactions because they are definitely NSFW... 'Cream' and 'Come'.

[@Jane-d4w]

Getting Off

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 and now you can begin from here and go down this incredibly diverse and beautiful and profound rabbit hole that is called Prince

[@thecrye6798]

Remember how Janet Jackson’s sound changed in the late 80s early ‘90s? It’s because she took on the “Minneapolis sound”.

[@deborahbennett7948]

Janet Jackson was at that time was being produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Both came from Prince band The Time. They started producing JJ after Prince fired them for missing rehearsal. They speak very highly of Prince and his genius. Many artists do. Esperanza Spelding, Stevie Wonders, Miles Davis, Carlos Santana, Sheila Escobedo, too many to mention.

[@malenariggs4266]

Welcome 2 the Dawn! You have just accessed the Prince experience. Prince released 39 studio albums, or as I like to call them experiences, a hand full of MP3 experiences. You've just scratched the surface; this is hardly exhaustive of his catalog. Prince had a number of side project, and or other bands for whom he wrote and produced, under his own name or one of his many pen names. All of his recordings and videos are wonderful works, but his live performances are unparalleled. As a Prince fam from day 1, I offer the following advice: #1. Dive in, and dive deep. #2. As you access the treasure trove of experiences, many gems are to be found. As good as radio versions of his songs are, the real gold is in the long versions. #3. Start with the first record. You'll see his evolution; every record is different. He covered nearly every genre in very surprising ways. #4. He had mad lyrical skills. Actually read the lyrics, many had double meanings. I submit the following for your reactions: #1." Housequake " kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOyn4GKorl8nbs #2. "Shhh" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnbMYX6redNseMU #3. "Head" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKWkoHusgs1jiJI #4. "America" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqKcaaFon5xojqM #5. "What's My Name?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/apWrlaKOYtuIZrc #6. ALMA Awards kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJqrlaePbKx3gtU

[@renee176]

He will Always be one of the GOAT's!💜💜😊💜💜 Don't worry, Prince received an Oscar and grammys for that album.🤩🥲

[@j.c6204]

💜💜Prince💜💜💜☔️🙏💜😪

[@Vreze]

He did a concert, this song was recorded live. They had no air conditioning in there, so you can see he was sweating heavily, hair drenched, all while he performed those songs. Parts of the song was cut for the album.You can find that performance on KZbin. Love.

[@tiawarren5403]

Rip beautiful soul...Prince❤

[@squeegybe]

He's the only Musician who could turn up in a flowing blouse and high heels and take every woman in the room

[@MeThree124]

FINALLY! Please do yourself and your audience a favor and go all the way down the entire Prince rabbit hole. When Doves Cry, Let’s Go Crazy, 1999, Nothing Compares 2 U, Diamonds and Pearls, Little Red Corvette, I Would Die For You, RASPBERRY BERET, Kiss, You Got the Look, Cream, DARLING NIKKI… And that’s just to get started! A phenomenal genius who graced our planet and gone entirely too soon.

[@nonenone6884]

the album only 8 songs number 1 for 6 mionths, he had the number one movie, song and album all at the same time and won an ocsar for the album

[@shannonblanchard8195]

You are so great with your reactions! Love the honesty and humbleness ❤glad I found this channel. Loved you hearing ratm too!!! P.S. watch the movie💜💜💜

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 I don't know that I've ever seen you this speechless and in awe before

[@cletus1n3]

The charts are great for seeing how people at the time (and the people they were counting were mostly teen girls, who they thought bought the most records) saw the music. I can tell you as a guy who was alive at the time, wake me up for you go go was a fucking joke; Prince was a breath of fresh air; Little Red Corvette had hit just before Purple Rain came out and that warmed us up to the new 'Minneapolis Sound' that Prince basically single handedly created.

[@sabinasabina2010]

I hope Prince saw Purple Rain when he when he left this world- pure genius.

[@jenniferclark8051]

This man shaped how I listened to music my entire adult life! I sat in a theater for days watching this movie. When Doves Cry…. After

[@KoupOso]

That song def should be top 5 greatest songs

[@michaelbriefs9764]

MMB, just DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE ALBUM. DO it now. Purple Rain is one of the best albums or all time, period. It is phenomenal!!! Spend the week bonding with the music from that album and play it LOUD!!

[@erinhafer228]

Trust me, the more you dig into his catalog you’ll be amazed

[@racing2cat]

You absolutely need to see this movie! I remember seeing it in theaters and the audience just lost their minds with each song played. 😀

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

You are good. 😂❤

[@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester]

Prince>>>> the best of today last 30 years period no contest

[@lissdonovan5745]

There is so much to explore...you gonna be busy going down the rabbit hole of Prince! Check out his super bowl performance too! 😉💜

[@Sadielady16]

You have to watch his Super Bowl performance, no one can beat that!!!!

[@nonenone6884]

he and stevie did a song together it"s called stand back

[@darrenmcclean5199]

Wish I could re-live this again for the first time, was lucky enough to see him many times live! Check out his live gigs💜

[@amyaeschbach3581]

I fell in love with you watching this reaction! You are so real, sweet and humble. Happy for you to discover prince after all this time and I sure hope you dive into some more BTW, rewatch princes halftime show after you’ve seen a few of his videos will be well worth your time! great job my friend. Period❤✌️

[@SirLarnce-a-lot]

This song hits twice as hard when seen in context with the movie!!

[@David-ip1ko]

You are in for a treat brother

[@96tears600]

Super Bowl show with prince. Unbelievable

[@bignate12345]

Its a crime u not knowing prince 😂give me your card 🤦🏾‍♂️🫴

[@Jennifer_615]

😂 ...as a representative of the South.... Bless his heart❤😂 but this is why I love reaction channels lol

[@teriwilkinson7816]

He was an amazing artist.❤❤❤❤

[@jakep8939]

If you truly want to be blown away watch his live performance of purple rain from Syracuse from 1985. 16 mins long, pure bliss.

[@Metalphysicalpodcast]

"Let's Go Crazy", "Little Red Corvette", "1999", also his solo on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (tribute to George Harrison)

[@boshie2000]

The masses usually gravitate toward mediocre and harmless. Most want to be like everyone else and not be considered weird. Prince was the opposite. Beat to his own drum and if you were on board cool but you certainly didn’t dictate what he chose to do. He’d follow a blockbuster with a more experimental album. As a true Gemini he was extremely contrarian and had two sides. However frustrating it could be that many still don’t completely realize just how influential and talented he was, you don’t get the greatness without the freedom in which he operated. Prince was the only superstar that was actually the biggest cult artist the world has ever known. Whenever he wanted commercial success he could do it at will but chose to mostly follow his muse. He remained in his lifetime, one of the greatest live performers and band leaders in the history of music in any genre. As a singer, dancer, guitarist, multi instrumentalist, producer and performer he was virtually peerless. He may not have been THEE greatest at anything but he was unequivocally one of the greatest at nearly EVERYTHING. I saw him over 20 times between 1988 and 2014 and seen everyone. Nobody was close. There was Prince and then everyone else. IMO. Take Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Joni Mitchell, Sly Stone, Little Richard, Charlie Chaplin, Miles Davis and Mozart in a blender, you’ll get Prince. Also he’s his own music genre. Purple Music. No limits. A mix of everything. Yet it all sounds distinctly and uniquely him. 💜💜💜♊️♊️♊️🐐

[@dl00076]

16:22 everyone remembers the exact moment when they first hear this song ...💜 I remember the day this hit the music stores 💜💜💜💜💜 i react the same every time I hear it. The live purple stage version is even more intense . Prince was and is genius and a beautiful Soul He played over 30 instruments and self taught. If i remember correctly he wrote over 2000 songs The music companies didn't like him bc he was real and wanted control over his own creations so IMO the music industry actively kept him from the #1 spot 24:06 reportedly Stevie turned it down. I think it was destined to be all his Such a beautiful and deep song ...btw ...the sky is often purple in MN on the lake fronts on Lake Superior at certain times of the year ...the lake is a sacred place to many

[@mildredwolf8722]

And always the best outfits! 🔝

[@mikeadair3341]

Such a great talent. Shame we lost him. Love this song.

[@JazMegan]

Purple rain truly is one of the best songs ever written and played. Prince performing live is something else though, you should definitely check out some performances 💜

[@eviekelpie1]

Please react to, Sign 'O' the Times by Prince

[@URnickel_MY2cents]

We will always forgive you ! Welcome to an amazing musician and song writer !!!!!

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 don't worry we'll help you through it... we'll get your well versed! 😊

[@Jane-d4w]

Saw the flick at a little theater 2 days after it came out and adored it. Prince fsn for life. Been on a date at First Avenue, where this is filmed.❤

[@lallen5484]

Timeless and perfect