Jeff Beck & Beth Hart - Purple Rain - Live 2017

Geoffrey Arnold Beck (1944-2023) was an English rock guitarist.
Beth Hart (1972) is an American singer, songwriter and musician.
The Hollywood Bowl is an amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
"Purple Rain" is a song by Prince And The Revolution.
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Lyrics:
"Purple Rain"
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted one time to see you laughing
I only want to see you laughing in the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you bathing in the purple rain
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I only wanted to be some kind of friend
Baby, I could never steal you from another
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you underneath the purple rain
Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out for something new
That means you too
You say you want a leader
But you can't seem to make up your mind
I think you better close it
And let me guide you to the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
If you know what I'm singing about up here
C'mon, raise your hand
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you, only want to see you
In the purple rain

[@charlottevictoria.hubbard7472]

The Bass player is Rhonda Smith. Who was Prince’s long time Bass player.

[@tonymichaels5592]

And she's amazing. Just listen to the depth she adds with her timely fills. Perfect.

[@sabrinapineda6824]

Thanks Rhonda Smith!

[@donronn71]

The Time was great ...n.c.more

[@leelucas8968]

Wow.

[@astroglydecowboy]

i cry tears of joy knowing that this woman did not succumb to the darkness when she was 'out there'.....and has chosen to live in the light one day at a time...what a treasure. thank you beth hart. mk

[@philipjeffries3928]

Beautifully said! My thoughts precisely.

[@rclingin]

Saw her in concert at the Powerstation in Auckland NZ a few years ago. No "divaness" if that is actually a word, just Beth, live and loud. F**king brilliant.

[@wendellburkhart8297]

Totally Agree 👍 and Beth is my absolute favorite female vocalist of all time ! Simply the best .

[@charlottevictoria.hubbard7472]

She went the way of drugs. Luckily she with the help of her record company and Joe Bonamassa she managed to get her S*** together. She is now one of the best Female singers ever. She has a new Album out in February 2022 of Led Zeppelin covers.

[@sabrinapineda6824]

Amen

[@jeanma500]

These are not musicians, they are magicians. This version of Purple Rain is outstanding.

[@CatalinPop]

You know you've made it into the music business when Steven Tyler sings backing vocals for you :) Great performance.

[@jeremymerrifield219]

Tyler only ever did one good thing. Give the world Liv

[@patfraser3869]

Sort of embarassing performance by him. In my own opinion

[@budmiller807]

She's phenomenal

[@sunshynff]

@@patfraser3869.....Really, there's not too many people, sepecially men that can hit those hight notes. Plus it was an impromtude performance, I don't think him and the other two planned on being out there.

[@tossiegough]

@@sunshynff ....oh?, well, in that case, Pat Fraser, my compliments to the mix engineer 🙂cheers

[@SB-ie4kv]

This is the best tribute to Prince and maybe one of the best covers ever.

[@scottygdaman]

Hey what I was going to say..been lucky to see Jeff Beck and ...Dang. on stage with Clapton Knopfler Paige.. at some point their all cuein off the man.

[@JAP42]

Must have been bittersweet for Rhonda, who was Prince's bass player for 10 yrs. Prince had only died in April 2016.

[@andrzejguzina1467]

Jest lepszy od orginału

[@jame2182]

Correct analysis

[@jkj10]

I couldn't disagree more eventhough I love Hart and Beck.

[@thsc9119]

Jeff was one of the few guitarists who used their position in the industry to give female artists opportunities.

[@roberthanks1636]

Beth Hart's "Purple Rain" is magnificent!

[@gregsuarez5205]

@@roberthanks1636 - Love the fact Jeff gave lots of women opportunities, but her singing is absolutely terrible. Yes, she seems to have some passion - but having passion doesn't mean she can sing or has a nice voice. Good performance and effort, terrible singer. Sounds like she's trying to mimic a sheep or billy goat. Go back and really listen to it.

[@roberthanks1636]

​@@gregsuarez5205 "Trying to mimic a sheep or billy goat?" You sound like someone who never heard rock or blues before. Or a sheep. Baah!

[@poogmonster]

@@gregsuarez5205 TWAT

[@dreamerdeceiver6592]

@@gregsuarez5205 yes i agree i don´t like it too much vibrato and too agressive,her voice is not classy

[@harrpoe]

I was there that night. 18,000 people on their feet without a dry eye on the house. RIP Jeff Beck!!

[@Tniehara]

RIP Jeff, your sound never die.

[@Eddieandjenna]

What? Say it ain’t so!!

[@carlvandenberg140]

RIP Prince

[@dipankarray492]

Ya said it bro! 👍 ❤

[@SassenachTOG]

Jeff ♥️🎸🙏

[@tonymichaels5592]

How fortunate are we to be alive in a time to have talented artists like this making music together for us to witness?

[@tonygajate5780]

No one should ever touch such an iconic Prince song UNLESS they possess an infinately deep well of soul, power and grace...Beth Hart you are a gift, brilliant, I bet the Skipper was smiling in heaven listening

[@bigdambluesband6295]

RIP Jeff, greatest of all time.

[@thomasjdigennosr7370]

So true!And incredibly sad

[@MrADTNZ]

Jeff Beck was one of the greats

[@scotmoser8716]

Brilliant rendition of this song. Jeff Beck’s guitar was a shining light. RIP

[@Mike75065]

The best female singer out there......of course that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it

[@frankbuatamante321]

I don’t why or where I’ve been but I just discovered this amazingly talented woman ... I’m simply blown away with this right now 😳.

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

Raw Power and Queen of soul 🍃🌸🍃🌸🍃🔥🔥🔥 Very pleased that so many are realizing what beauty we have in relation to being human that transcend external BS like color, race, creed or gender 🤘🏾🔥🤘🏾🔥

[@v.perelman1192]

I have seen her three times live, unbelievable shows, she is an international treasure!

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

@@v.perelman1192 So fortunate ✨🩵✨

[@joemcginley6464]

Felt exactly the same way when I found Beth Hart. Since then, I've seen her 3 times, each one better than the last.

[@waynehwilson6671]

Catch her Amsterdam concert with Joe Bonamassa. KZbin. It was the first time I heard her (not live, via KZbin).

[@clotilderomeo]

RIP JEFF .Beth is the best. I now can't help but listen and see Beth and her musicians every day!Love from Italy,Rome.

[@josegalan6026]

i cant stop listening to her ,she is pure power and soul ,BEAUTIFUL , absolute the BEST, love you BETH

[@sunshynff]

Totally agere, I'm pissed I've been on this blue rock 50yrs and just discovered her about 6mos ago!! At least I did though.

[@Knight14649]

Beth just nails it in her own unique way. Of course Jeff Beck just killed it. Thanks for posting this.

[@raydavis1858]

UNREAL 💖💖 JEFF BECK ON GUITAR , STEVEN TYLER BACKGROUND, BETH HART HER VOICE AMAZING 👏👏💖⚘💖⚘✌✌💖💖😎

[@constantXconstrain]

Oh yeah ! Steven backing vocals just blew my mind, so high so true , he's very deep in it !

[@Denmasxezeisrentalara]

That was awesome ❤ Beth Jeff Steven ❤❤ rip Jeff

[@nascimento4878]

Jeff Beck and Beth Hart the soul of Blues...love it!

[@kettymartire7660]

Addio Jeff la tua chitarra rimarrà immortale...riposa in pace🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️

[@ottobhan725]

Just saw this for the 1st time. Best cover of Purple Rain to date. For its style and personality(ies) it earns and deserves a 10 of 10. Loose and lovingly offered by truly great Artists... can ring and resonate like a bell. Ain't it just so?

[@bluefm7370]

Sometimes magic just happens , Mr. Beck and Ms. Hart has this 65 year old so full of joy, with anything they have done together through the years. Simply beautiful and forever music❤

[@jasonmarchant8110]

I love Beth Hart, she is an amazing singer!

[@joannehallam8006]

Where the hell have I been hiding its 29thth Feb 24 and iv only just discovered this raw woman..voice,personality,looks.my new love ❤

[@chrisschneiders6734]

Enjoy the ride, so much more in her backlog and a lot of it is every bit as good and quite a lot better..beth is mind blowing sometimes. It's very rare that you can come back and listen to an artist and be a bit Los t for words over and over again.

[@JohnnyMotel99]

This woman’s voice is quite amazing....she can have the mic at her waist and still it’s quite audible. Sheer power

[@Boertje247]

Jeff Beck keeps them all on course. Masterful!

[@ashleemcalister9878]

Thanks goodness for Jeff. That's for sure

[@s.daniels9564]

Just amazing. Beth Hart deserves top honors as a Blues Rock artist in every regard. Its great to see her on stage with these fellow music legends.

[@patriciafoley5655]

Jeff Beck! One of the best guitarists alive!!! Love him and Beth together. They're Great!!!

[@ronniemassart3834]

The best female singer out there......of course that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it

[@amystar9327]

A fact.Not an opinion.

And you ain't wrong.

[@OnSenseAndReference]

She is a bloody Goddess :) I am crazy about her.

[@benjohnson3893]

Amen and Amen

[@ingridjames3291]

ronnie massart and Joss Stone!

[@exhobie]

Purple rain has always been an emotional song to me. It makes me tear up. Seeing this video of Jeff Beck adding his style while still remaining true and respectful to the song speaks volumes about his character. There will never be another guitarist equal to Jeff. A humble and grateful man.

[@gaiabandini8145]

Ladies and gentlemen please stand up in front of pure ,fucking talent!

[@caseysr.sectionhiker8372]

Words fail to describe the wonderful Beth Hart. That guy Beck is not bad either but hell, the old guys coming in for "back-up" were pretty good too. Astounding video, thanks!

[@terranceblack9821]

An absolutely fantastic singer. Thank the lord shes still with us

[@elisamiller1820]

Thank you beth for never giving up on you!! We need you!!!

[@Mike75065]

I Believe that I fell In LOVE with Beth the first time I heard her sing AM I THE ONE! At this time, I had already started Guitar Lessons a few months before hearing her sing. I was here on KZbin searching for some Blues music to play along with! All I can say is, Thank you Beth Hart for being the person that you are and Thank You so much for sharing yourself with all of us that truly loves and appreciates you! My Personal Opinion Of Beth Hart is this.... You Are, Absolutely, Positively "The Greatest Female Blues Singer That Ever Walked This Earth! Oh, I haven't mentioned this yet, but I must.... And The Most Beautiful Blues Singer Ever Lived!!! Sorry I took up so much space Y'all, but Hey, Beth is Worth It and She Most Certinley Deserves It!

[@drumtravelfun]

It should be noted that Rhonda Smith (the amazing bass player) played with Prince, for years. RIP.

[@lillianjw2168]

Awesome

[@Thylento]

Whom is the "RIP" for?

[@danielcowan8673]

Prince.@@Thylento

[@brklynirishpunk517]

Funny, didn't know that but cudda guessed; everyone who plays with Prince has a certain look to them.

[@steveschatz6256]

Never really listened to the base in this song now its all I hear. That and Steve Tyler screaming like a girl haha.

[@sunbeam231171]

Wow, is so cool, at the bass Rhonda Smith known for her work with Prince and The New Power Generation : 1996/2009

[@reinhardbrodesser463]

The power of Beth's voice never ceases to amaze!

[@schafraberg]

Beth Hart's voice reminds me on Janis Joplin - never forget !!!

[@OmniGuy]

One of the figure skaters at the last Winter Games slated to Beth's "Caught out in the Rain". Never thought I'd ever hear Beth Hart at the Olympics. And one of my all time favorite blues songs to boot.

[@scottm.4091]

How can I have spent 53 years on this planet and never listened to this beautiful LADY! FANTASTIC!!

[@ThomasGütinger]

it"s possible..🤣 if you"re interested in Sound similar like this: Mahalia Barnes / Jade Mc Rae..etc..

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

Beth performs to larger audiences in the UK and Europe. She is mostly known to blues fans in North America. She has had a hard life but is an amazing talent.

[@bouzouki2006]

A-MA-ZING. Wow, best cover of Purple Rain ever.

[@michellebach6277]

Brilliant Jeff Beck💎💎💎 Only Jeff Beck can play a very difficult song like this. PurpleRain is the masterpiece of 80 s entire decade.💎

[@kiawan2003]

OMG WHAT A WOMAN!!!!!!

[@gudruntups9585]

Now I am 78years old and that is my absolute favorite song. Thank you Jeff in heaven and Beth for her gorgeous voice❤

[@jozefkollar5164]

Ok ,skús napr . Polina Gagarina

[@dichambers]

Love this!! She kills it, but so does Tyler with those high notes - WOW!!

[@lassefagerli9213]

Yeah, Steven's voice is actually insanely good for his age

[@bensimon1948]

Wow. Mrs. Hart got the feel of this song perfectly. She brought me to tears just as Prince did. Hands down.

[@amandofreyre5027]

Jeff Beck, un artista de la guitarra, inconfundible y único su estilo, nos deja este monstruo de la guitarra, siempre nos quedarán sus grandes creaciones para recordarlo. Maestro.

[@Guitar_at_Home1]

Start to finish they did Prince right. In his own right Prince was a fantastic guitarist and vocalist. It’s only fitting that Jeff and Beth would take this on.

[@gandrasgandrauskas5331]

Beth Hart can sing a phone book and is going to sound interesting and listenable. What a talent!!!

[@mercurius1364]

🥰

[@alanh7247]

nah... she's too bombastic/melodramatic/over-the-top. she's too "shouty"... she lacks subtlety/nuance/finesse.

[@copiouscareerist]

@@alanh7247 She's perfect. All of those things you listed make her great.

[@alanh7247]

@@copiouscareerist nah... if she was really any good then she wouldn't have to over-emote/try so hard... she just sings like she's trying so damn hard... there's an ease that the really good ones have and she doesn't have it

[@gregsuarez5205]

RIP Jeff. Will always love your guitar playing forever.

[@alricthered226]

Is this not an example of the alignment of the planets, or what?

[@Michael-sd7wx]

Im ashamed to say i also never heard of her. Gonna google her after i finish listening to this. Gotta start it over,DAMN! This is Great!!!! WOW, im speechless. I have to learn more about her. Later guys!

[@thegospeloftruthnlov5198]

Wow! Jeff Beck's guitar with Beth Hart's voice goes together like Cocaine and Waffles.

[@thesteef77]

Under appreciated comment. I lolled

[@jodylowe8476]

Jeff is one of the great accompaniment guitarist to vocals.

[@JAP42]

Good spot: most people don't realize this, but on the Ronnie Scott's gig & Emotion & Commotion it shows big time.

[@RisingTidesAC]

A stage overflowing with pure talent!

[@annanocen2505]

This workmanship can be described in one word - brilliant. Great musicians, great Beth and Jeff.

[@Trailhound1]

Beth looks and sounds great in this video. Wishing her all the best in physical and mental health and hope this angel does no go home too soon like Janis, Jimmy and other geniuses.

[@dblake8149]

Now that's talent! Sing strong Beth Hart!

[@dalecorbitt797]

Beth Hart is truly a vocal treasure. Keep singing and I promise I will keep listening

[@GaryLaaks1]

Masters at their craft. Good music takes us on an emotional journey. Great music and artists does the same but takes our souls with. Respect.

[@greekadmirer2204]

Simply stunning , A fitting tribute to Prince. I am sure he is looking down and applauding...

[@eloisebush4595]

Im80 yrs young & I love Beth .I discovered her in2016.I missed a lot of years of heart wrenching joy.

[@Justme-lx5oq]

God, Prince and every damn person in the world that hears this is PROUD....AMEN

[@Justme-lx5oq]

you sang this like Prince Proud....thank you, you rock. Until tonight I have never heard your voice...or anyone that....anyone could. I think Adam Lambert sang this......either way, he Rocks my life, and now so do you....WOW. the band, the world...kicked ass this night when you all performed this.

[@erreugeto]

The hallmark of a truly magnificent piece of songwriting is that it can be covered by talented musicians and still deliver the same magical quality.

[@shivsays24]

Guitar masterclass by Beck..... Absolute masterclass

[@moviemad56]

Anyone noticed that Jeff Beck is so comfortable with powerful, exciting, female musicians? Bass players, singers, guitarists, whatever - he doesn't require them to hide their glory.

[@Guitarorpheo]

As long as it's not Rod Stewart he has to share the stage with, Jeff Beck can play with anyone

[@briancalanno5389]

who's the bass player?

[@JAP42]

Rhonda Smith, Prince's longtime bass player.

[@JAP42]

@moviemad56: He's that way with _all_ of his bandmates, regardless of gender. He's smart enough to realize that virtuoso singers & instrumentaists make _him_ look good, & he is generally spoken of as a genuinely nice guy. Watch the interviews from the Ronnie Scott's gig, and see what Carmen Vandenberg (rhythm guit here) has to say about him.

[@Fazer_Direito]

Beth, sensational a thousand times sensational, you are wonderful!

[@PhilipWeeks-y1j]

Best cover of this song ever. One of the best songs ever written. Music should always trigger emotions and this song does.

[@fpicciaiola1]

Guitarists number 1 in the world.

[@sunshynff]

I think this performance could rank up there with the 2015 Kennedy Center performance of Stairway to Heaven, with the Wilson Sisters, Jason Bohnam and full choir as best all time cover/tribute song. Anybody know who the other two singing backup besides Tyler? The guy in the hat and woman with the jumpsuit type thing on.

[@Karina-sk7tf]

No comment theres no fucking words for ❤

[@craigbrockway652]

Beth's performance is magical a highly worthy tribute to Prince. All players really contribute to this magical performance.

[@annabanks9616]

What a Legendary Performance by this Pair Here. I am.left in Total Awe of them Here.❤

[@ramseytadros3646]

She is a shining star, that brings light to all of us who really appreciate how blessed she is. Jeff a legend for ever.

[@yaelpalombo4604]

Che Voce, unica e irripetibile, questa versione di Purple rain è magia assoluta. 💖💖💖💖

[@jorgebarbosa8945]

TOP THANKS JEFF + MRS BETH HART A WOUNDER IN MUSIC GREAT TRIBUTE PRINCE ""PURPLE RAIN REST IN PEACE GREAT 5-STARS **********TO NEVER FORGET LOVE IT FOR EVER JORGE OUT VIANA DO CASTELO-PORTUGAL NAMASTÊ::

[@guidoernestolahudordonez5244]

Guitarra joquin

[@КираШмидт-п6г]

Абсолютно совершенная песня,абсолютно совершенное исполнение - Beth Hart впереди планеты всей,аккомпанемент превосходит все мыслимые и немыслиые ожидания,Jeff Beck - первостатейный гений! Сумасшедший сингл!

[@rickb9238]

Jeff Beck is amazing and Beth Hart has an amazing voice too. Steven Tyler hit some pretty awesome notes too. Great performance by all.👍👍

[@ravenmoon11]

Rip Jeff Beck. This is phenomenal!!!

[@donronn71]

Yes...so much great People RIP😢

[@katerobbins9647]

nothing can be that good, I am going to have to play it again, and again, and again, you get the idea :)

[@nikkienova9440]

One of my favorite songs and you killed it amazing

[@mercurius1364]

Love her and her voice she got me true the worst times of my life. Glad she's doing good! She worked hard for it.

[@bethmccullough5896]

Prince would be so honored...hearing her gorgeous voice sing his gorgeous song!

[@Corviniana]

Wow !!! I love the Song and Jeff Beck 🎸 What a fantastic voice 🎤 🎶 Thumbs up and greetings from your friend Corviniana 😘

[@zloy2925-r9b]

Im from Russia! Im like Hart and Bonamasse!

[@gegaks218]

Great perfomance. Genious Prince rest in peace.

[@brucecarlson4030]

I literally stood and cheered, like I, myself, was in a Triumphant moment..... Fuckin' DAMN!!!! 🎤🎙🎸🥁🎹🎶🎼🎵

[@ikarus342000]

This is the only rendition which I can accept and Prince would be proud as well. But with this team, nothing can go wrong. Beth Hart and Jeff Beck and as extra Stephen Tailor. I like to hear also Rhonda Smith. She was playing with Prince. I am a big admirer of many of them. Hearing them together is exceptional.

[@dakotamax2]

Never heard of Beth before. Daaaaaaayyyuuummm she has some pipes.

[@philipjeffries3928]

Take a listen to her performance on "Rockwiz" of "I'd rather go blind"

[@bobmoe9221]

Just "discovered" her yesterday doing that very song at Alexa's suggestion when I told her to play me some blues- one thing Alexa got right. Wow, this woman has soul! Binging like a madman today!

[@spiralblueandromeda1384]

What an incredible performance Frank! Absolutely astounding! Thank you so very much my dear friend for sharing your so extra ordinary post with us!

[@lecknertal]

I never meant to cause you any sorrow I never meant to cause you any pain I only wanted one time to see you laughing I only want to see you laughing in the purple rain Have a great weekend dear Katerina. Love, Frank.

[@jamescannon6130]

First time seeing this. Better late than never right??? Great job Beth!!!

[@lynnpeirce3205]

How fitting for Jeff to do this...now he is up there jamming with Prince💜

[@Sincopare]

😰

[@vertisjohnson219]

And Jimi

[@ratter531]

Jeff Beck, Forever Loved, Forever Missed, Forever Remembered ❤❤

[@mariontl6764]

Wow ! Just discovered Beth Hart today. So far goosebumps as I listened to this and I'd Rather Go Blind. Looking forward to listening to many more of her songs.

[@shoumomukherjee5662]

Listen and see her Buddy Guy Kennedy Honours performance

[@mariesybille6154]

And I’d rater be blind in Amsterdam or with guitariste Cage

[@davidemetrio2965]

Steven Tyler sempre deixando a marca dele nas musicas... top!!!

[@FedericoBorluzzi]

They did an amazing performance of this great classic by Prince. Luckily i can see this video form Italy. Thanks!

[@lecknertal]

I never meant to cause you any sorrow I never meant to cause you any pain I only wanted one time to see you laughing I only want to see you laughing in the purple rain Have a great weekend. Frank.

[@sterlingraley7861]

Federico Borluzzi wow from French

[@eugenporembschi8]

Valori...m

[@kevinbailey3384]

Sadly we have lost Prince and Jeff Beck, along with beth Hart three musical gifts from some other place, incredible

[@coomohit]

Just for the record thats the greatest guitarist to come out of my country.England.

[@earthdweller5136]

You're wrong mate! He Is the greatest coming out of this planet...

[@shanetutt518]

Yea not just the best out of england..the best in the world!

[@darrellreid3172]

From the mid sixties on, Jeff Beck has been my fave, move over Eric, Jimi ,and the other Jimmy, a very special guitar player he was. Thankfully some people realize how great he was and along comes a 15 yr old kid from Oz. He will take over.❤🎉🕊️🪽

[@theresatyler4043]

Wish I was there...❗🎤🎼🎶🎵 Jeff , Beth, Stephen and Rhonda as well as The Band... All too beautifully perfect for a live performance...❗🌟⭐🎸🤩🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼