Prince - Controversy (Official Music Video)

[@helenatrela786]

Prince was complete and amazing genius performer❤

[@theGefilteFist]

Yeah but here’s plenty of good performers and there are other songwriters/composers who are just as prolific. I don’t think there’s anyone else who could very well be champion of the world at both…

[@MELLOWFELLO]

This song is iconic what a time to be alive

[@mattdaugherty7865]

The longer he’s gone the more he’s appreciated!

[@thedoranwilliamsshow6863]

That's right ✅️

[@adonaiyah2196]

It's a shame I didn't hear much about his music before his death.

[@AngelofAnguish]

In my opinion, it's a little disappointing to see how an artist/entertainer becomes "MORE popular" when they pass away than when he or she or they were or was alive.

[@NicholeCarterMusic]

Agreed! Purple Hugs 4 Eva!

[@gabrielp1826]

​@@AngelofAnguishIn Prince 's case, It's his fault, bc he blocked everything from the internet while he was alive. The New generation wasn't really exposed to him while he was here.

[@KuroiHato69]

41 years later and it still sounds awesome!

[@tdb4763]

My favorite album of his as well. Especially the B sides

[@esc1074]

Indeed😀

[@buddhaboysmom3861]

Yeah!! 💖

[@odellhill4808]

Has it been 41 years wow

[@zlveenom8737]

damn find out bout him today n wow 41 years crazy but it shoked me when he said dont trust in god and dont trust in me but specially dont trust in god..

[@ArthurMrgan]

Back when music had a message and made you think. R.I.P Prince 💜

[@lidet6086]

Why is this so freaking Clean

[@oscarl.ramirez7355]

If you have to ask ....

[@DonnaClickenger-w5v]

😂🎉😢😅😊😊😊😊😅yp🎉🎉😮😮😅😅😊😊

[@MsBonnie7777]

Well said - such an amazing sound.

[@oscarl.ramirez7355]

@@MsBonnie7777 A Wonderful Memory of MIne was His LoveSexy Tour with a HS Friend.

[@pamconti-k4s]

I have the recording of this with the Lord's Prayer, from the 80's.

[@chrisbenison1967cb]

His catalog still sounds ahead of everything out today in 2024

[@Shanna-s7v]

I'll bet it sounds foreign to some b/c what you have here are real voices and instruments.

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Prince Controversy early June 2024 0:28

[@tisha954]

Facts

[@GeneralArmorus]

pretty sure you can say that about a lot of old (more pop) music

[@adonaiyah2196]

Good for u no one asked or cares​@@brandonmoore7497

[@jjbenavidez6]

The delivery of the "some ppl wanna die.." line is so powerful. This song is essentially Prince's mission statement

[@theGefilteFist]

It goes perfect with the whole The Crow aesthetic

[@darincampbell467]

In my humble opinion, THIS was the tightest and dopest of all of Prince’s band. I wished that he had never changed from this band. They were funky and even looked the part. Everyone did their part, and did it very well! Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t mind, Wendy, when she joined his band. However, Dez on guitar just gave this band something special. I remember the CONTROVERSY tour because I was fortunate enough to go myself. Prince outdid himself, of course. I miss Prince so much! The music industry just isn’t the same without him. A true artist. Peace.

[@gloriablocker2093]

Also,👨‍⚕️ Doc was by his side.🎸

[@darincampbell467]

@@gloriablocker2093 - K peace!

[@christophertracy2807]

I couldn't agree more - except I do mind Wendy. Aside from Morris Hayes, Dez was the greatest sideman Prince ever had. He was also the greatest Prince guitarist. I got to see this band live 3 times - once on the Controversy tour and twice on the 1999 tour. I will never forget it.

[@darincampbell467]

@@christophertracy2807 - True! However, Wendy did hold her own! She may not have been as polished as Dez, but Prince liked her! I never understood why Dez left in the first place. He had that vibe about him! Wendy brought more pussy to the band after Lisa! Pussy always gets attention! Peace.

[@bretmiller317]

Dirty mind no comparison

[@winterlongone]

This first 'era' of Prince was so brilliant because the music industry had absolutely no idea what had hit them - or what was *about* to hit them. He was an amazing musician, composer and social critic - and he hadn't even become a world megastar yet (but was well known in US clubs and R&B rotation). This single was off of his *fourth* album - "1999" was the very next album, which changed everything. I love his early work.

[@marklawless8829]

"Controversy" for me is the best Prince album. I really love every song in this record. So funky, so fresh , so groovy music.

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

First album I got was 1999. Was unlike anything I heard at the time. I became a big fan in the 80s. Still have my double vinyl album!

[@averyj8924]

YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!

[@averyj8924]

Controversy is the one that got my attention. 1999 is the one that got me HOOKED FOR LIFE.

[@rogercasanova]

I feel this album was right up there with one of his best also!! I couldn't stop playing "Controversy" over and over! Just the first few seconds of the track were so unique...had me hooked hard! Then the underrated "Private Joy"...fuck!!! "My little secret..my pri-uh-vate joy...only I know, only I know baby what turns you on----ewwoww"!!!! Here's a little tidbit...an unknown singer named "Evan Rogers" attempted a remake of "Private Joy"! A very interesting remake!!! See if it's on KZbin! PEACE PRINCE BROTHERS AND SISTERS! Instagram.com/casanovadesignusa. Instagram.com/hustlehard_atx

[@VoituresIngénierie]

This guitar riff ... incredible...

[@hanksummers1037]

All the guitar riffs that the man 👨 ever played.

[@HighFrequencyRadio]

Incredibly difficult.

[@patrickswayze2596]

@@HighFrequencyRadio yes, Prince is, was sorry such a talented musician, and this track is actually quite simple if you break it down. The bass is almost one note the entire song, the synthesiser is the most prominent instrument in this track, but when you take all those layers of simplicity and balance it the way he and they have makes it seriously one of thee best songs in history, which sadly isn’t one of his most well known tracks. Controversy has a way of hitting you deep directly to your funk bone and inner groove to dance with moves you didn’t even know you had Hahaha But you’re right Voitures, that basic guitar riffs and absurdly talented musician, to just be so freely capable of throwing little licks and funky leads. Just, well,,, I can’t think of the word I’m searching for right now, but ‘incredible’ is an understatement, big you’re so on to it dude, just incredible 🖤🎶🤟🏼

[@HighFrequencyRadio]

@@patrickswayze2596 - Everybody in the black community knows this song. They played on the radio all the time.

[@ronaldwilliams9267]

Prince is incredible.

[@lola_rock3312]

Prince was so ahead of his time, yet he had his finger on the pulse. Miss him so much

[@keithgabbard3539]

Here we are in 2025 and Princes music is still just as amazing as it was then .

[@Justmenisht]

Saw him 4 times...every second was a MOMENT...still surreal to me... He is infinitely progressive...

[@dbyouthmovement4530]

Prince could create controversy but still remain privately mysterious, such a genius overall

[@angelarogers5235]

Very private! Never moved from Minnesota.

[@DJ-vu9lx]

Irresistible combination. Like Himself. Purple Majesty 💜

[@Lazerrus]

This still bangs & thumps in 2023!

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Prince Controversy early January 2024 3:23

[@ltahoe7195]

Saw Prince live in concert back in 1984 during the Purple Rain tour. GREAT SHOW !!!!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@TrueFactFrenzy]

real music never dies!!..2023 this rocks on

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Prince Controversy near the end of October 2023

[@hadassahapolot1203]

It’s been on replay all morning. It’s 2024 😊

[@nancymurphy7760]

Seriously yes ! Prince ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Shanna-s7v]

June 2, 2024 @ 4am

[@sabinevandaele-x7m]

no and live also good

[@vendetta6451]

The greatest artist of my lifetime ...this was my first cassette tape in life. I played this over and over

[@dustyroze150]

my 1st Cousin gav me her 💿 in "83" my favorite! Prince album cover💜

[@scottmayoh6299]

My 1st was Bowies Diamond Dogs.

[@leokimvideo]

Thank God Prince is back on KZbin. It was such a Controversy not having him here!

[@vertex1933]

leokimvideo Not sure you know how to use that word

[@sleipnirvalhalla9322]

I'm pretty sure he doesn't

[@AllRandomGuy]

Y was he taken off?

[@kbw.rvwhntr]

AllRandomGuy Word on the street was that he and his family issued a moratorium from streaming his music online prior to his death. Not all of his classics are on YT but slowly but surely they're thankfully coming back

[@littleaudreyheburny3203]

leokimvideo even though he hated KZbin

[@dianeshenton6639]

💜love this .2024 ❤

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Prince Controversy mid April 2024 3:28

[@Prince-Rodger]

Love it in 2024

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Prince Controversy mid August 2024 2:06

[@robertthompson8790]

"Some ppl wanna die, so they can be free" !!!!..... shit gets me EVERYTIME...SMFH.. prince was tha truth

[@gloriablocker2093]

Suicide,💀 Promiscuous👠Sex & Drugs 💊are CoP-Outs. Are the COps out or they being copulated?.👮🏿‍♂️👮🏼‍♂️👮‍♂️

[@garolstipock]

That part of the song still makes me introspective and a bit sad because I see its true. Left me asking more questions about our society than anything.. Has me remarking that some of the most notable pieces of music that inspire us are those that speak of the broader struggle and hardships many live with because of some entrenched form of oppression or injustice. That spark os sadness and truth in this song is why I love it so dearly.

[@zypalitra8080]

"Some people want to die, so they can feel free" sometimes sounds like he's saying "commit unalive, I don't give a damn"

[@lillyburton3412]

Me too!

[@CuirPhotodotNet]

....there was some killer on death row that wanted to hurry up and be executed and Prince may have been referring to him...it was huge news at the time....

[@ceeceefex8913]

Probably the greatest live performer that ever lived.

[@AC-mp7cx]

uh nah thats subjective and maybe ur opinion but just an opinion

[@aishaa309]

Nope. Hendrix was infinitely greater in every way.

[@kimzim2001]

@@aishaa309 I have seen Prince live more than 10 times. How many times have you seen Hendrix live so you can be so sure? Prince live was a totally electric experience. Videos don't do it justice. I almost don't go to concerts anymore because I can't help comparing the performers to Prince and then I have to remind myself that it's unfair to the poor person on stage to make the comparison. I'm sure Hendrix was great on stage too in his own way even if I only experienced him on film.

[@aishaa309]

@@kimzim2001 Without Hendrix there's no Prince. Prince both copied & emulated Hendrix in so many ways, down to the color purple (Hint: Prince wasn't the 1st one to write a song referencing the color purple, see "Purple Haze") .Prince musically is a mix of Hendrix, Sly, & James Brown. You use the word "electric" to describe Prince-well guess who's considered not only the greatest electric guitarist of all time & the man who revolutionized modern music as we know it in only 3 years?!! I suggest you broaden your musical frame of reference. And since when does one have to be alive in the same time of a musical genius to appreciate his/her greatness? The ignorance is mind-numbing.

[@nolls14]

@@aishaa309 Prince musically is a mix of Hendrix, Sly, & James Brown He was. And loads more. But none of them could ever pull off being a Prince. He was a great artist. Truly great. Show him some respect.

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

I NEVER get sick of this song. You can see the funk was still very much with Prince at this stage of his career. RIP your royal badness. You certainly left your mark on this world

[@bsquared4604]

sounds great every time 40 years on!

[@orangepeel1366]

no doubt

[@Souxie123]

Same. Listened to it 4 times yesterday. France here ❤

[@jonniel8459]

I had the pleasure of meeting him. Such a real human being.

[@nseight]

:-) *

[@homerogarza3060]

so lucky

[@sup393]

Caught him twice. Opening for Stevie Wonder second time Musicology tour💜

[@w3t.s0cks]

I met him when I was 6 when he came to Charlotte Nc. I was so young it's a faint memory, but it was such a blessing to be in his presence.

[@mardy341]

That must of been a badass moment,consider yourself a very lucky person to have met a cool soul.

[@andrewAndersonBathgate]

This song sounds just as fresh now as it did when it was released, such an incredible groove.

[@Elaine-oo4qp]

Rest in power, you beautiful man.

[@JonahWatkinsOfficial]

"Prince was way ahead of his time & pure talent just oozed out of him"

[@Einnor084]

Jonah Watkins Mo like flowed..... No - POURED, out of him!

[@trenettabrown6940]

Jonah Watkins I agree.He was definitely a bad man.

[@MrPizza063]

a musical genius and was given the greatest gift ever from god thank you GOD

[@diliadiliaperezdesehmperez5747]

@@MrPizza063 NO SED QUE DESIR.VEO. UN HNONBRE. POCO.RARO.

[@Skate2EDM]

Even his walk

[@MrHereWeGoYo]

The bridge is absolute magic. I could listen to it forever.

[@rogersawyer30]

So far ahead of the times !!! RIP Prince Forever ❤

[@thedoranwilliamsshow6863]

Most definitely

[@kirtonspurlock6830]

Today tomorrow next year and so on this song going to keep going and going

[@rebels42wynn83]

I still can't believe that he is no longer here. One of the most beautiful souls will never be forgotten. Continue to RIP, Beautiful One!

[@debiluv4704]

Glad I saw him many times....always the consumate entertainer.

[@A_Muzik]

Here's a clue. If he was alive, we wouldn't be able to hear his music on KZbin.

[@debiluv4704]

@@A_Muzik So.

[@robertpoff8442]

Mac Miller lead me here

[@swanzettajohnson609]

I KNOW. 👁️MISS HIM 2. HIS MUSIC WILL LIVE ON 4 EVER💜💋💜💋😎😘😎🎸🎙️🎼🎵🎶💫🌠🌠🌠🎙️🎸

[@garygarrett4277]

There'll never be another Prince in this lifetime 😔😪😔😪😔😪😔😪😔😪

[@rickmcn1986]

You've obviously never heard of James O'Keefe.

[@nhampton1115]

I love him 💔🙏

[@felipejestison3424]

D'angelo 🙏

[@themountainsandthesea4121]

​@@nhampton1115me too. I feel like I could have been buddies with him.

[@Ms.P74]

Got that right ✅️

[@shondanewsome8022]

Still listening 05/13/23💜💜💜

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Prince 1/21/2024 3:44

[@AncientActivist]

​@brandonmoore7497 October 2024. I LOVED Prince! This was the first song I heard him do and I was hooked.

[@TracyDragonfire]

Prince was an absolute genius performer.

[@juliusaltmanmarnsbd2784]

And special his song tekst can be used in all aspects in Live future past and ....

[@ErK82]

Pure talent/ground breaking...MJ said in an interview if he had an idea in the middle of the night he had to get up or God would give it to Prince.

[@phoenixstarrchild385]

@ Eric Keating I actually heard that too Eric, where did you get that information from Eric?

[@manaratuddin1884]

Not in an interview.... he said that to Kenny Ortega, his ill-fated This Is It, concert director. MJ was having all these cool ideas and Kenny wanted MJ to calm down and that's when Mike said: but if I don't work with them now... God might give them to Prince.

[@Belburg]

@@manaratuddin1884 And Prince might utilize them better than MJ. We will never know at that stage of their careers.

[@zkrhmn]

@@Belburg in a biography people around Prince said he often called MJ his "hero"

[@Belburg]

@@zkrhmn I think they were probalby friends on a certain level, they had both been through some of the same s**t growing up, and connected on that. But they probably had to get through some things that a lot of young artists, and people in general, have to go through.

[@chrislacy1990]

“Controversy,” much like Prince himself, refuses to be pigeonholed into one category: it’s a timeless dance classic, a psychological confession (“People call me rude / I wish we all were nude / I wish there was no black and white / I wish there were no rules”), and an unflinching social critique all in one (“I just can’t believe all the things people say… Am I black or white, am I straight or gay… Do I believe in God, do I believe in me?”). Running more than seven minutes on the album version, “Controversy” is a shining example of his soaring confidence and ambitious compositional skills.

[@bradquery779]

good call chris lacey...

[@Kevin-ro1fo]

Spot on

[@Summerbabi73]

I don't think there will ever be anyone to compare to him.....My ALL time favorite artist. Not many can flip their albums over and 99% was written, arranged, composed by (themselves)Prince. The genius that was wrapped in this one man was beyond our time.

[@anttenna2009]

Nice analysis

[@rachaelbritz344]

Gives me strength listening to this 💜

[@fionascudds-ee8br]

If he was still with us…he’d still be writing, playing,singing more of his genius music….there’s not another artist & never will be that can come close to Prince & his style, voice, dance moves, swagger, looks….what an extraordinarily talented individual…..one of the best Artists of ALL TIME indeed!!!

[@Oneand-A1]

I've played this song not to long ago in my car and I had a group of people asked me thenname of this song.. Prince still rocking it 2022!!

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Prince Controversy mid November 2023

[@eriksturdevant8589]

Younger people will probably think early music Prince is Childish Gambino. "Redbone" is essentially 1979-81 Prince, imo

[@darincampbell741]

Nobody quite like Prince. He was so special. I loved him and miss him.

[@darincampbell741]

Fueler - Fuck you! Prince was cool all the way. Very talented man I truly miss him. He was what he wanted to be. I respect that. He could be whatever he chose. Great!

[@IgorSalaj3578]

Darin Campbell RIP Prince, all shall mourn for you

[@trenettabrown6940]

Darin Campbell I agree.Every song and every music video he made he put his all into it and enjoyed and loved what he did.RIH PRINCE.😢🙏😢

[@funkrocker8011]

Genius!!! He took all what people were saying about him and turned it into a song,but dig he created the curiosity and the controversy with his persona and how he dressed and want some more controversy, he said the Lord's prayer in the song.... to stir controversy.. love him.

[@venanciahopkins5035]

I absolutely love Controversy! The first album I ever bought myself was Controversy. The lyrics to the song Controversy are so deep and still ring very true today. Prince was one of the few true visionaries ever to be in popular music.

[@ashleywhite9858]

Venancia Hopkins Yeah, the lyrics are so bold.

[@LuvOneAnother]

He saw so far ahead of everyone else,, n one will ever even come close 2 this!!!!

[@FireitupBedford]

My first album was in 1981 Rick James Street Songs..........

[@MrPizza063]

price was like the pimp of music sexual sensual PRINCE was and still is a musical genius rip

[@sheisawarenow3753]

Yeah, it was my first album purchase too...still play it quite a bit....

[@80schild47]

My favorite Prince song!! So crisp and clean no caffeine,

[@jeanbaumgartner4052]

Absolutely 💯 %!right about Prince 🤴 Rogers Nelson!

[@sashas8768]

Prince was a MAJOR sweetheart, with HUGE talent. "Some people wanna die, so they can be free." You know, to this very day, MANY can simply listen to his lyrics and relate. "Am I, black or white? Am I straight, or gay?" ALL controversy and Prince recognized this, ages ago. His purple majesty, is sitting on his own throne, in heaven.

[@AC-mp7cx]

he was black and straight

[@kimzim2001]

@@AC-mp7cx Thanks 4 the info!

[@AC-mp7cx]

@@kimzim2001 exactly. idk why he ever said that lol

[@allytaycat]

He recognized it because they were saying it about him. And he was the controversy. He was, as his band is so brilliantly named, revolutionary. Before purple rain many were conflicted. I like this song but is it too synth & glam, but damn he plays it so dirty....he's dressed in heals and stockings, but he talks dirty and oozes sex sweat, animalistic passion for women. You're ga some guys would say if you were a guy and a prince fan. But even those who said liked it. Except the complex type of guys that needed to show they were too manly for it. . (it was stated that way in that time save any pc bs about the you're gay wording) some of that part remained through till this day. Sexuality, Controversy, Do Me, Free, Annie Christian, Jack Me Off & Little Red Corvette remain at or near the top of my list till his day. I drive by paisley Park nearly everyday and it brings back memories nearly everytime

[@cocoafemme47]

@@AC-mp7cx: I was in my early teens when Prince was "the man" and I'm embarrassed to say, I didn't know he was 1/2 Caucasian. I thought he bleached his skin🤯🤯🤯.

[@ulfricstormcloak4230]

I'm certain Prince must of had a time machine of some kind...because the music he created in the 70's and 80's was generations ahead of it's time.

[@ezpzwins7613]

Invincible album also

[@Myannasmagic1983]

So true...

[@hmst2434]

Don’t think it was ahead of its time. It’s timeless.

[@averyj8924]

SHOWS HOW MUCH A GENIUS HE WAS. HE WAS SOOO CREATIVE AND CLEVER WHEN IT CAME TO MUSIC. THE BEST EVER.

[@mia1shooter]

Shut the fuck up bitch...you are clearly desperate to score likes

[@aprilsky1666]

There will never be another Prince. Master of music. June 2020.

[@OneFlewOverTheCuckoo1999]

Prince was original. Nobody can replace him.

[@maureenmaher7251]

There is only 1 Prince, they try,but

[@maureenmaher7251]

There only 1Prince. We were blessed to have him on earth. God gave us his son so we could bring us love, ✌🏼 and most of all a message of UNITY. I was so grateful that I was there to witness his gift to our world. I will miss him every day. Goodbye but not for too long. We will see you once again, playing with Jimi Hendrix! Now that’s a Mutha F&ckin Party I don’t want to Everva Everva miss. I leave you my Prince with a kiss on your check - until we meet again......Peace Love and Soul! 🙏🏻

[@agataskorodecka5454]

The real musician, incredible Artist. July 2020

[@janeparfitt65]

@Brandon Moore Totally August 2020

[@ahmangarth669]

THE LEGEND

[@MsKim14]

“Controversy” is the song that made me a Prince fan, back in 1981. I was eleven years old and I’d never heard anything like this before. I particularly love the long version with The Lord’s Prayer that they would play on the radio. What other artist would ever think to recite a prayer in a song? Only Prince! And he was so sincere in his religion; one could tell that. When my best friend heard it on the local radio station, she said, “KFRC is getting religious!” I just wish that MTV had played this video back in 1981. We had to wait till late 1982/early 1983 before we got to see Prince on video. Prince had the most beautiful and expressive eyes. Prince’s talent and charisma was incredible! He was already a star in this video, destined for greater things in the near future.

[@IgorSalaj3578]

MsKim14 That song made me fan of Prince too

[@The-One_And_Only_Station]

That was around the same time I heard him for the first time. He was different than what was playing on the radio at that time. I would always get his tapes when they came out or I wore them out.He was and still is a great artist that brought a unique style that just exploded

[@GLeon-ov9yu]

I was 12 & I played the $#*+ out of this album!!! Along with his other albums that preceded this one. He was a creative genius. He was so many years ahead of his time.

[@keramcmiller6886]

We rock this at the SPN on Friday nights 10 years old jamming in 81 baby

[@krisdylan2382]

MsKim14 I was 9. Same.

[@rubenzamorano5194]

Prince un real principe adelantado a su tiempo, un artista fenomenal y un legado de temazos para ayer hoy mañana y siempre.

[@Jojodancer1978]

Went to the Controversy concert back in the 80’s and loved every minute of it. Prince was truly the G.O.A.T.

[@tikneshiabeauford7289]

Happy Heavenly 66th Birthday Prince!💜💜💜💜

[@roninmarketingproductions]

Prince is the reason I got into recording music. RIP to the greatest musician of all time who died on top of his game but before his time.

[@antonellobelmonte7153]

42 years and it is a so cool song. Prince is a genius: RIP.

[@KristiEnigl]

RIP beautiful one.. we still love.... we still listen.. forever...

[@nhampton1115]

Yes 🙏

[@J_a_y_d_e_n.]

*R.I.P. WE LOVE YOU*

[@mellissacompston1950]

He alive

[@Joseph-rj3km]

Rip prince you still are one of my favorite artist of all time.We will miss you dearly!God rest your soul.

[@wannef980]

Life is just a game, we're all just the same💥

[@johnnymashup3180]

I've met him

[@needahandle]

Profound lyrics peppered throughout, that one sticks out

[@wannef980]

@@johnnymashup3180 Cant tell you what I wouldve done if I had the chance.

[@zitromusic]

2:57 I always loved that high pitch scream.

[@LuvOneAnother]

The screams are even in pitch and perfect.

[@Glamslamescape]

True. Lol

[@Eli_B3000]

2:08 as well, legendary

[@johnmoore4714]

The most gifted artist to ever walk the planet 🌍. The world 🌎 never seen anything like Prince 💜. Some actually believe he would flame 🔥 out. Dirty mind, 1999 , purple 🟣 Rain, sign of the times, etc continued. I followed Prince from his first album to his last 😢. Nobody will ever replace him. The first 5 albums produced written arranged composed and played all the instruments by Prince 💜.

[@kimwright8768]

Who's Listening To This Jam Controversy From Prince In 2024❤

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Prince Controversy the end of March 2024 1:47

[@ELsickPuppetto]

Are you a bot?

[@NobodyLikesyou.]

Me

[@NicholasSarsby]

The bass line alone makes this song superb..

[@jeremyallenglover6831]

I am

[@clintstewart5545]

The Lyrics of this song are timeless , a true Masterpiece from a true master of music !!!!

[@jts400hp]

Everything about this song is perfect!

[@katrinajohnson2448]

Prince sings it best, Controversy. And very wise words too. 👼✌, R.I.P forever Prince.

[@dnajera080]

I had this song echoing in the deep of my mind, I used to listen from a cassette in the 80s but recorded from the radio, no name on it. I spend long time looking for this song inside 80s hits Playlists with no luck, during years... Until today, I found my old cassette in a old box from my mom and finally Shazam it to get the name. This was like a travel to the past, to listen this great song again after 30 years leave a incomparable feeling with nostalgic included. Finally I found it.

[@petaiafata4979]

2:25 One of the Funkiest breakdowns ever like recorded, Masterpiece!! 🎸🎧🎹

[@bassplayer8815]

Prince is a virtuoso on a 6 string but plays something so modest. That's masterful

[@jennyh444]

Dear God, how I love this beautiful man!

[@zetrocsmith7388]

jenny h you are Simply Beautiful.

[@primitives]

What does femininity have absolutely anything to do with how beautiful a MAN Prince was? A A MAN who can embrace both his masculine and feminine side is a VERY beautiful man. Yes jenny h I LOVE this beautiful man too. I always have and always will!

[@Helen-cm3vg]

Absolutely his so hot here

[@bencarmona4806]

if u know u know 🤷🏻‍♂️. still bumpin this decades later. RIP genius 🙏🏻 💜

[@themountainsandthesea4121]

Yes🎉

[@babygravey]

It was a nightclub here in leeds uk it usually more of a house and tech club about 500 people and a female dj came on and started playing some disco and then she played this song and the crowd went wild! I there with all my best friends my chosen we were all just dancing and hugging each other i love this song ❤

[@Dorothy-rp6kb]

People don't know how princes loved God ..and did it in such a unique way in some of his songs ... Rest in peace my favorite artist 💜💜

[@josephmartin7687]

Wow!!! I grew up listening to Prince and Im ashamed and must admit I forgot how truly great he was!!!! He had a young Elvis like stage presence and charisma. He was an absolutely nuclear weapons grade talent!!

[@girl6773]

The licks on the Guitar 🎸 are amazing, he was so beyond his time and I thank God for the gift he instilled in him. I feel this song in my soul. Thank you Prince for reaching your higher calling

[@nhampton1115]

Yes he was

[@SEDMELLO]

The devil gave him those gifts for his soul . Check his music closely he is telling you about interacting with demons!

[@luxekook]

@@SEDMELLO You’re crazy, lol

[@4everfree]

This is the first song I ever heard from Prince. The vibe is so catchy. AND this song had a message!!!! We would be lucky if another musician with HALF the talent of Prince would pop up in our lifetime. RIP PRINCE😭😭😭

[@Truth-searcher1892]

Prince set the president at that time for future music Genres. He wrote so many songs for other up and coming artists that made supersonic hits. Not just in his time but future times right up until he died. Absolute Genius.

[@PorterUk]

The moment the whole persona came together. Purple, guitar, funky groove for days, the charisma... Then 1999 opened him up to the MTV living room... Then Purple Rain put him in front of the whole world. This right here is the birth of a supernova.

[@missblaw1737]

PorterUk Never has the sight of a black trench coat warmed my ❤️ so much.

[@penny3857]

PorterUk. Love your wordage. You sir are correct..'.birth of supernova.

[@perri_6]

+PRN Love The black bikini briefs and leg warmers did it for me! 👍

[@eddiebelljr6201]

PorterUk bruh!!! Could not agree with u anymore!!!

[@MichaelMyers07]

Hello! I did not comment on this masterpiece because of the spiritual aspect. PRINCE became a supernova because of his firm belief. No one can touch his funky side. I will never forget his energy and skills as a musician. The PURPLE LOVE ASSISTANT

[@Tekzeiro84.]

1981 was a great year for this classic album.

[@PurpleMusicPrincePianoCovers]

Ahhh that backbeat.....such a fantastic song, and boy did he ever work this one out live!

[@bleppie222]

Who plays instruments like this? Who sings like this? Who can imagine this? A genius, that's who. This is one of the greatest songs written in our modern era.

[@higherself1519]

That move he does with the microphone at 2:00 when those guitar stabs hit... just works so well

[@thickbrianq]

johnny Macon , Hell YES!!!!

[@thickbrianq]

johnny Macon , The tones of the universe has been tapped by few in our species history and Prince was one of those gifted to let it flow through him like a giant Spiritual Osmosis! Love the linn drums. R.I.P Prince!

[@CuirPhotodotNet]

My fave part too...he was LIVING IT ON THAT PART...RIP PRINCE !!!!

[@Logic7]

Prince was a magician when it came to microphone acrobatics, watch some of his live performances

[@astridhersbach2971]

All his moves work he feels the music

[@bobbykiriakidis9753]

Prince owned the 80’s. That wasn’t easy to do either because so many damn great acts then😊

[@miryana79]

Simple song from a genius rip Prince 🌹 💜

[@Simeautomatic100]

1:54 "Some people wanna die, so they can be free" That was very spiritual!! My favorite part

[@xtradelite903]

Prince scared people with his music, and it wasn’t just the lyrics, he knew how to transfer emotions and make people feel things they never felt before. His album Purple Rain was the one that started the “explicit lyrics” sticker on the CDs back in the day because of citizens and the government complaints to his art.

[@reliableandrew]

Yeah, this comment of yours is quite insightful. Comes close to putting into words the intangible of what is generally difficult to describe.

[@simonemotton7450]

Don't tell that to the Too Live Crew.... I'm sure they thought they were the reason for the sticker, what with the whole Congressional hearing and whatnot

[@sexobscura]

and back then it was LPs and not CDs (CD didn't really hit at all as sellable until 1987ish)

[@shethingsd]

I agree, it was Too Live Crew, but after reading this comment, I researched and found out the politician's wife who started the sticker movement also mentioned Darling Nikki. It seems it took years to get through the courts and Miss Lady's daughter apparently was listening to Darling Nikki and her mom caught her. I was surprised because I grew up then and remember all the Two Live Crew craziness. Now, I am going to listen to Two Live Crew. Have a great weekend.

[@JenellWatkins-bw2jw]

He didn't scare me 🤣 he was fine as hell

[@BeatlesFan1975]

Top 5 Prince song. 😊😊😊

[@rayinpau.s.a.6351]

Reading all the Comments shows the LOVE a lot of Us have for Prince . when you think of someone that has passed away , you are living their memories with them .

[@AC-mp7cx]

yes its moslty hardcore prince fans

[@JimDevlin-du9vs]

So much talent RIP prince :

[@HopefulSeaOtters-rv5bj]

He had an amazing gift!

[@cherrymoon9886]

I can't describe the thrill of seeing there's a new video!! Nothing Compares 2 Him

[@isrealneal7552]

I don't care what anyone else has to say about this man he was a pure gentleman and a true genius and a very great songwriter and artist long live his purple magisty prince 💜💜👌👍

[@Raj8Baby]

My absolute favorite song

[@LuvOneAnother]

Finally... One of the greatest songs ever, 4 ever!!

[@Karen-loves-beaches]

Prince was such an iconic artist, every song of his was great. Miss you Prince.

[@claram.gonzalez-barros80]

Miss him so much

[@claram.gonzalez-barros80]

And his aftergigs

[@terra274]

The magic of all of Prince pop songs is that the melody hooks you in the first 15 seconds....Pure Genius

[@leeharrison8222]

I know, right? He made it look easy, but he had to have been tremendously well practiced. His songwriting skills were IMO phenomenal. I'm happy he is now recognized for his superior skills on guitar, but I hope one day the world will recognize him for his absolutely outstanding skills as both a composer and lyricist.

[@blessedstamina]

Prince opened up doors other musicians couldn't open. He brought fashion to the forefront for both sexes and made people realize they can still look good no matter what they wore. He exposed the music industry and the greed the corrupts its very essence of the greed of man. RIP dude!

[@wandaromain8488]

2021 -- and Prince is still timeless with Social History messages... ...and being the KING OF MUSIC.

[@brandonmoore7497]

I'm still listening to Prince Controversy late July 2021

[@alassinsane1588]

When the world was first introduced to Prince 💜 I don't think we knew what a ride he'd take us on. The pleasure is still all OURS. t.y. 👑

[@ScorpioMojo]

Just one of many Prince jams that's made me a fan all these years later. RIP Prince, thanks for the awesome music and memories.

[@truthmayhurt4488]

The hair and outfit wow love this look

[@neilrogers5912]

Shit , u are so missed my friend , I for 1 , Miss the music . Talent beyond belief.Mindblowing really . I watched this little man play every instrument of his band , while they had a break , dance his ass off for 2 hours , then play a private set in a London club for another 2 hours . The man woz a genius . Legend

[@willi3235]

I'm so addicted to this time period of Prince pre-Purple Rain era. I still miss him and can't believe he was all by himself in the end. I will live to see the dawn.

[@sarahcook9935]

Amen 😪

[@DJGra-jy711]

Praise Christ Jesus

[@crappiehookking387]

It's Lonely at the top,

[@Flowergirl75]

Hes gorgeous...thanks for posting....

[@jimmypalmer4042]

I was so lucky! Just an East Texas country boy in high school blasting this all the time in my truck stereo!!! THIS was some great music!!

[@Frosty319]

People call me rude, I wish we all were nude I wish there was no black and white, I wish there were no rules. - His Royal Badness. RIP Prince.

[@misshelloareyouthere]

Favorite part " Was I what you want me to be"

[@beastofburden3672]

Anthony Millington heehee. Jesse's mom.

[@lisalewis2163]

Anthony Millington beautiful thought. I agree 💯

[@cheeriog9394]

Anthony Millington my favorite part of the song

[@cheeriog9394]

That was my favorite part of the song

[@Culex51]

After scrolling through the comments, I can't believe how no one is talking about how he practically floated off that tall ass speaker and landed all perfect with his guitar...in basically heels LOL! This guys was amazing to watch

[@purpleflowers699]

💜Did you ever see the episode of the Dave Chappelle show were he dressed up as Prince? It was hilarious! It was loosely based on the real basketball match at Prince's house after an award show. They all played basketball in the clothes they wore to the show. Comedian Charlie Murphy told Dave Chappelle about that night and they did a skit about it. Prince/Dave jumps in the air while making a basket and slowly floats down...very slowly, lol. Prince was both extremely athletic and graceful at the same time. He could of easily had a career in dance as well.💜 SHIRTS VS BLOUSES...GAME BLOUSES.💜🏀💜🏀💜

[@bobfrost4134]

Doing things like that are what ultimately lead to his death.

[@cal5000]

It sucks now cause those acrobatics are what put him on painkillers and led to his accidental death.

[@cal5000]

@@bobfrost4134 Yeah now it's a bummer.

[@houndmother2398]

the reason he became dependent on pain killers and had hip surgery, leading to his drug issues. Very sad.

[@vlastaleistikow6934]

I m 50 now. I was 8 years and completely fan and still I m. Everything on vinyl. Prince is a real Artist!❤❤❤❤