Prince Crimson & Clover (Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2009)

[@johnsampson1096]

This should be released as a single today! It would be a smash................9- 2023

[@lorrilewis2178]

He released it on an album.

[@Funsho97]

Dude was a guitar God!!!

[@sunilgehani1971]

The absolute best

[@payton341967]

I still haven’t gotten over his passing. 😢

[@HANNAHLUMERIA-it5rw]

Is a bit past tense

[@AlexanderAndresen]

Yeah, I’ve been a hardcore Prince fan for 20 years now. Seen him live 9 times. There’s something about this performance that just sits and is imo one of his best guitar solos. (I never understood the hype about his Tom Petty solo…)

[@charkhin]

Agree. He Kills it.

[@payton341967]

The talent this man had was phenomenal! His death was a huge loss.

[@pattycakes6636]

Lisa Miles has

[@cherylleech785]

AMEN!!!

[@johndaidone8031]

Fucking pills

[@lynnify6]

Yes it was😪😪 Prince was a musical GENIUS 💜

[@sdey893]

@@lynnify6 amen 💜

[@PaybackisaMan]

The Re-incarnation of a Rock Star !! a Magician 💞💯💥💫🫦

[@veroniquetsering2019]

Omg! Masterpiece❤

[@hiesenbergwalt181]

You don't only hear what he's playin.... you feel it ...

[@Anabee399]

I think he gets off and feels his music just like us. His facial expression says it all. Whew! Whew!

[@williamotey6707]

Hiesenberg Walt fact👊🏿

[@legzfalloffgirl5148]

If you don't feel music through your whole body, you're doing it wrong

[@reggiebellamy7112]

Absolutely!

[@_FMK]

ALWAYS

[@saulshine1969]

Absolute perfection...

[@tanyabell7748]

Completely underrated guitarist & overall talent!!!! RIP PRINCE!

[@tomslick2058]

No not underrated. Just did not play it all the time. Even on his early stuff he was blazing away.

[@veggigoddess]

Considering he's praised by everyone who's ever heard him play guitar, I would say he's not underrated in the slightest

[@briandonald]

Even his covers are legendary.

[@briandonald]

@Vladimir Putin Shut up.

[@starvingartistful]

@Vladimir Putin agreed

[@XxSYNDROISxX]

​@Sadhguru408 you mean like your taste in music

[@veroniquetsering2019]

OMG OMG ❤

[@rickstraws92]

The best live iteration of this song. LOVE his tone here with the purple strat and I LOVE Sheila E. back on her double kick drum kit.

[@jfoust7945]

Love the Jeff beck dive bomb with the right hand also rolling down the volume!!

[@FeelingShred]

Timestamp please 🙏

[@sethbrown7550]

I’ve been saying since I was 14 in the eighties, THIS IS THE BEST THERE IS,WAS AND EVER WILL BE.

[@mrJimCharles]

This just possibly, maybe, just might be my favorite thing on the entire internet

[@AlexanderAndresen]

It is the video I have rewatched the most in my entire 17 year existence on KZbin. Dave Chapelle is a close 2nd.

[@AlignmentCoaching]

I never have words to describe what prince meant to me growing up. I was 13 in 1984. By 15 I was performing When Doves Cry and idolizing him. Never got to see him in concert…was waiting and waited too long

[@kevingonzales5149]

These players have their own unique style. Prince Rogers Nelson is Legendary!

[@basehead617]

Whoever mixed this for the Ellen Show is a goddamn genius, it sounds as good as the best live concert recordings i've heard..

[@bornyesterday1895]

No mixing reqd. This is just Prince playing live. The best there ever was imo. No one can make a guitar sing like him. Check out Purple Rain AVI on Arsenio show - he must have had a good 'mixer' that night too.

[@sourcreampudding]

@@bornyesterday1895 Mixing means balancing the volume of the instruments. The sound you hear is fed through a board. No one doubts that he's playing live.

[@bornyesterday1895]

@@sourcreampudding Completely understand mixing the sounds into 1 for tv. I dare say Prince had a hand in that too. The ultimate professional, and the greatest live musician ever imo. In a league of his own.

[@JaneSmith0709]

I agree 100%! One of the best things I've ever heard!

[@jonylawson73]

@@bornyesterday1895 im not sure you understand what a mixer is .....

[@patton303]

Just a little side love for Shelia E absolutely crushing the drums back there. ❤️

[@lumiere7216]

‼️💯‼️💜❣️

[@lynnify6]

Your talent was just extraordinary Prince...you are so missed💜 I love Shelia E's drumming❤️

[@smokeafattimatti5056]

One of THE greatest to ever pick up a guitar🔥🔥🔥

[@kennethlamar9442]

I like when he chuckles singing, "Com'on and sock it to me one time-" You see (and heard) people, music DOES have a soul. Prince was MUSIC! Thank you God, for one such human.

[@monkeyrevolution1964]

Rock&Roll band from Brazil having Stones and T.Rex with the biggest influence :) :) any good , please ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2qYZXmLosp3aa8

[@lavenderbee3611]

Prince's timing was unbelievable, he was always sneaking in little interesting moments. They always make me smile.

[@corgihugz9310]

Im still not over his death. I don't think I ever will be.. I'm 16, I wish kids my age would just stop and listen to his music...

[@DJMoonWalker25]

Corgi Hugz coming from a 21 year old ---- AMEN AMEN AMEN . In the words of Prince , "This is real music ... These are real musicians . Excuse me while I just ..." 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@countvond233]

I'm 50 and still crushed. Summer after I graduated HS, Purple Rain came out. He owned that summer. Had a '66 Mustang and spent many lazy afternoons cruising with a sweet girl, listening to "Take Me With U". He was Elvis and more to us all back then.

[@mayemcdonald9111]

Count Von D I cry every day for Prince. I absolutely adored him in every way. He is SO missed. 💙🙏🏻💙

[@celestea.salazar4357]

Corgi Hugz i feel it. Im a teenager too and our generation just doesn't see the true talent that the past had offered.

[@einmensch5262]

Yep. I'm 16, too and I feel you sis/bro/whatever you are xD

[@virgilrobertsjr7870]

That was a phenomenal performance! ☆☆☆☆☆ 💯

[@Cclunda]

WOW!!!! I got goosebumps from that I can’t imagine experiencing him in person…so talented And I don’t appreciate how they cut away from him when he thanks and gives glory to God at 3:18

[@debbieboyd1295]

Pretty Man can sing anything…gone, but never ever forgotten 💜🕊️💜🕊️

[@collidingforces9589]

I have learned about Prince way too late. but he is wonderful. I love his music, love his kindness, he is a legend.

[@tooniemama6959]

He plays guitar brilliantly, and like he's not even trying! LOL......Aww, he's so sweet; puts the guitar around Ellen!

[@integratedboxingsystem8827]

I play guitar and it's an EXTREMLY hard instrument to master. To make it look this effortless is Genius.

[@sirdarell]

I will forever regret that I did not come to realize the unbelievable gift Prince was to us until after his death.. :( Rhonda Smith!!! on that bass!!!

[@integratedboxingsystem8827]

Only the Genius Prince would think of mixing those 2 songs together... Jimi Hendrix with Tommy James and the Shondells. Beautiful

[@jamiebell711]

How is it I’ve never seen this before? My God!

[@johnnylr23]

Everytime Prince had Sheila E. with him, they just tear the roof off anywhere they jam. My all time favorite percussionist/drummer still as sexy as everrrrrr..... and Prince....no words, speechless, still till this day, I mourn for you. GOD you were so unbelievably talented, GENIUS, is the perfect word to describe him. and nobody talks about how attach you are with your guitar. Together is one of the greatest guitarist and belongs with : Hendrix, J.Page, E. Van Halen, Beck, Santana, Angus Young. Truly, will never see another artist like this one...Prince & The Revolution FOREVER!!!!

[@shannonm.4087]

my heart just broke all over again...RIP sweet Prince

[@necessarydiva]

Mine too

[@jonylawson73]

Dang girl ..you fine

[@joelglanton6531]

@@jonylawson73 If you call that "fine" I have a show that you would be really into; it's called Tales From the Crypt.

[@jonylawson73]

@@joelglanton6531 sorry ?

[@jaycee0614]

AMAZING!...and not to mention he had my baby Shelia on the drums, I can watch this all day.

[@GaugeMusicVideos]

The world hasn't been the same since Prince ascended 💜 But he'll live on forever though his music, our hearts and his imagination!!!

[@clovrmay3104]

Yep his death changed me and i feel it changed the world beyond just the musician/artists world. It rained where i lived almost an entire month after he died. He was a huge influence in the DC music life. Hes lyrically in my lyrics and not just subtle ways. Love him🌌💜🌌💜🌌💜

[@GM-gi8rm]

😲 speechless. So I accidentally came across this video by wanting to randomly hear the original "crimson and clover" song....and I see that the The Kid himself blew it off the charts, per his usual. 👁 c u on the drums sheila e. 😩 only Prince could take an already amazing classic and make it better. Miss him bad😩☔💎💜🤟

[@oscarthinsoul1008]

Impresionante, como siempre!!!!!

[@BelleTolles]

i don't know how i never heard this. just brilliant.

[@yungmief08]

I keep coming back to this for his brilliance and to see that absolute fox playing bass 🤤😍

[@leenew9175]

Prince is still the best at everything he ever did!

[@oohyllab]

What a trip it would've been to be in the audience That day!!!!

[@JaneSmith0709]

Can you imagine?! I've been to entire concerts that weren't as worthy as this one performance!

[@Martvandelay]

One of his best looks. Amazing per4mance!

[@bethmccullough5896]

OH DEAR GOD!!! NOBODY delivers music like he does

[@buffer0179]

Has to be my favorite cover song that he’s ever done.. so so talented and so damn sexy combined with his kindness.. such a big loss. So thankful that I can watch his videos over and over..

[@lilysaxhull6095]

To say he was my musical idol would be an understatement

[@jackryder-sw9rk]

What a guitar player he was, just Wow!

[@PurpleMusicPrincePianoCovers]

An absolutely stunning rendition, the melding of these two songs was perfection.

[@formxr]

What two songs?

[@truefunksoul8638]

Crimson And Clover + Wild Thing (Hendrix version)

[@JonahWatkinsOfficial]

"The Only Artist to play any & all genres of music with True Passion & Exuding Beauty" (PRINCE) Will always remain the Greatest of all Time with an untouchable caliber of work to show for 🎼🎼🎼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😎🎸🎸🎸

[@alisonrussell2140]

What a lovely tribute ❤️

[@monkeyrevolution1964]

Rock&Roll band from Brazil having Stones and T.Rex with the biggest influence :) :) any good , please ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2qYZXmLosp3aa8

[@JaneSmith0709]

This is one of the best things my ears have ever heard! Absolute perfection!

[@jackster1212]

Love how this opened witht the bass player sitting on the sofa. You can almost hear Prince suggesting it. Consummate cool.

[@jeffmill999]

Only Prince could play Tommy James so incredible

[@patis2127]

I can't I just can't. This is not fair and my heart breaks whenever I see him. Real music, people I beg you understand this. This is real music. Listen to him because he is the only one truth. I love him too much. Rest in peace my only love....

[@homeandharmony29]

One of my favorite songs originally done by Tommy James and the Shondells!!!!!

[@Itz-All-Gud]

Melody, what's your take of this cover?

[@lavenderbee3611]

It's a mash-up of two songs (Crimson & Clover plus Wild Thing)

[@corneliuswashington-gp1we]

....i loved it myself....very beautiful and nostalgic....

[@razbob3836]

Amazing..he made that look so easy..absolutely brilliant

[@rickd1201]

He's not underrated at all he's number 1 the GOAT

[@willisjr12169]

The man was an angel on that guitar!!

[@Stephanie-vw3qq]

OMG Eargasm! 😍🎸 I miss him so much. 😢

[@DjClelandHura]

The little laugh at 1:04. He was having so much fun

[@SandraNevermind]

Every time I watch this, I wait for the little smile at 2:02. 💜

[@pharflo]

That's a great mashup of Tommy James, The Troggs, and Edgar Winter. At times, Prince even reminded me of Jimi Hendrix. Overall, it was an excellent performance!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Yes! Prince has given off Jimi vibes in many performances to me over the years! I thought I was the only one! 🎸🎸

[@mikeanderson8829]

Drove by Paisley Park last week and made me miss him more..

[@erick1331]

Jimi🌟would have♥️ this wonderful 🌞 Prince's version💕🎸💥

[@janicedenaro3194]

what a Beautiful man. so talented.

[@ghogsten]

Janice Denaro i

[@deborahrohl7690]

Yes indeed

[@ConradParadox]

And again I'm blown away by his badass sound. That guy rocked like a boss! And this beautiful Strat with EMG pickups...very nice!!

[@basehead617]

The guitar sound in this video is UNBELIEVABLE

[@doalwa]

Love this performance...and man, Rhonda Smith is probably the sexiest woman alive...she's killing it on that bass!

[@ukwelimmoja8387]

OK - so her name is Rhonda Smith, thanks. She got such a big smile when Ellen said (to Prince) "you're brilliant" I thought perhaps she was related to him or something. She looked so proud.

[@doalwa]

Ukweli Mmoja oh no, they weren’t related, she just was his bass player from I think 1997 until at least 2010, IIRC. She also played with Jeff Beck among others, just one of the greatest bass players ever in my opinion...and incredibly beautiful to boot!

[@legzfalloffgirl5148]

"Her name is Ronda and she is funky!" Prince😘

[@tonyjablonski]

Very few legends in music. This man was one of the biggest. God rest his soul.

[@msglimmertwin52]

I just get completely lost, I shut my eyes and listen, oh Prince - you move me!

[@GM-gi8rm]

Wow 😲Prince doing crimson & clover was astronomical. Towards the end he really rocked that guitar as he would always do. Miss him so much 😕💜 #purpleyoda #thekid #musicalgenius #2020 #quarantine

[@HaywardEntertainment]

what a cover-Prince-you are one of a kind

[@WilliaminOz]

That bass player has it all!

[@briangreen6422]

I cant tell if that’s Rhonda Smith or Ida Nielsen. This was around the time Rhonda left NPG and Ida joined. Either way, they’re both talented and gorgeous

[@landrymcduffiesr.303]

@@briangreen6422that’s Rhonda, so bad ass, probably one of her last gigs before Bass Ida, another bad ass

[@legzfalloffgirl5148]

This man is why youtube needs a repeat button 💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝😢

[@missysoucy2243]

My first love since I was 14 and will always be in my ❤

[@piaauman8352]

this is actually AWESOME!!!!!!!! i feel faint watching this.. i'm not kidding. beautiful playing.. sheila e... phenomenal.. prince! oh prince!!! :'(

[@Anabee399]

Ditto! I've watched this video six times. It's 1:00 am, so I better make that my last view.

[@BorneoCrocodile]

Prince is still alive in my head.... he's immortal

[@shantebarze1068]

Sheila E on drums Baby! She is a beast...!

[@JaneSmith0709]

She is!!!

[@melodyal3357]

The talent and aura this man had was not from this world, that's for sure. The Greatest Musician Genius of all time. One of a kind and remains irreplaceable and unbeatable till today and for always.🌟💜🌟 btw is it just me or he is skinnier than usual here?

[@teammmx]

I love this. Prince, with Sheil E drumming, on The Ellen Degeneres Show. Perfect.

[@savannahmendez3964]

I named my son after Prince and Tommy James. I love you Prince James my handsome son.

[@ldhumph70]

No.1 - Sheer genius.. Everybody else fights for third place. Nobody gets anywhere near second.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Always enjoyed the original but with Prince being my favorite music this cover has a special place in my heart.

[@Mayssoun3121]

The most memorable moment on Ellen Miss U like crazy my prince I m still mourning 😟😟😟 genius beautiful brillant legend

[@revans7409]

Brings me to joy and tears EVERY SINGLE time! How can I watch the same clip and get something new each viewing??? STUNNING AND SINGULAR!

[@shannontalviharju1655]

Like the sexiest librarian ever. This is an amazing performance of a amazing song. Or 2 songs. Million thx for posting.

[@mahavir1972]

Shannon Talviharju

[@2wheels6strings]

"I am literally shitting my pants." TMI.

[@sunnypie2]

haha! Prince would get me to the library 📚

[@revans7409]

My favorite Prince pick me up performance...so perfectly nailed with a superb band!

[@dubnessIII]

His tone is sooooooo great

[@rje1157]

that solo.... sheeeesh i love this man

[@shannonhayes5015]

Never be another Prince in my lifetime.

[@timm55]

A ZILLION thumps up. Dude is so bad ass he has Shelia E playing drums in the back up band. That my friends is ROYALITY!

[@dpcnreactions7062]

I didn't know about his cover until just now!

[@patricestewart8516]

Just. Beautiful.... Thank you, thank you for posting!!!

[@applewoodboutique1393]

I've watched this a million times and, just today, noticed Sheila is on drums. ;)

[@JaneSmith0709]

She's a beast!

[@vzeller]

The Fuzz is strong with this one.

[@mrkrzt]

This video gives me the chills. So much talent and so sad the way he passed. An icon! R.I.P.

[@JaneSmith0709]

The first time I heard it I sat in stunned silence with goosebumps all over my body! Absolutely one of the best things I've ever heard!

[@MarcG7424]

Once again just when you think it can't be done any better Prince does it better God I miss him

[@jeledaja]

Wow - best quality of this clip I have seen so far.

[@Think_For_Yourself_]

How could you leave me standing? Alone in a world so cold? A world without Prince.

[@alisonrussell2140]

Absolute Genius! I’ve no other words !What a guy! Ironically nobody has and will compare to this guy . Saw him once in Scotland years ago . Was planning to see Piano man it got cancelled and then he was gone forever 💔💔

[@juanitaharris7888]

I just hope he knew how much we all loved him and appreciated his exceptional genius!

[@marianneboyner736]

legendary cover of this 60ties song.

[@sandywillis5476]

Love it ! Prince was the best guitarist , singer, songwriter ever, Sheila E one of my favorite drummers, Rhonda Smith on bass is awesome too. RIP Prince😢

[@ellisisland1374]

I enjoyed the mash-up two classic songs! RIP legendary Prince! So much talent!

[@kickaxe6577]

Prince kickin a 1968 classic from Tommy James & The Shondells. Longing for those Crimson & Clover musical times.