Prince In His TV Debut

[@ellabruce230]

He was a kid. he knew music! He expressed himself through his music. He was not groomed by anyone. He became a legend. Thank God for humble beginnings. Rest in Power Prince!

[@AlexanderJAllen]

"Groomed"?

[@thegrandpalace]

​@@AlexanderJAllen When someone is said to have been groomed it doesn't have to have anything to do with pedophilia or anything bad for that matter. Groomed means someone was being prepared for something that will be a part of their future.

[@christyhightower9027]

Prince rented our LinnDrum machine to use on his first record. I personally Fed Ex it to him.

[@isaacsierra2537]

Yea you dummy

[@pauldg837]

I remember watching this as a 24 year old. Never could imagine then that I would be commenting on this when I was 62.

[@jamesanderson348]

I agree. Im 63 now. Prince would have been 60 this year..had he lived. Its a goddamn shame he is gone😥

[@penelopepitstop762]

Then that means I was only about 10! No wonder I’ve never seen it, but what a treat it was! Almost made me cry...

[@zacharypeacock6278]

I also remember watching this when i was 15 yrs old and becoming a fan for life. I am now 52 and this fans me out even more. Love Prince...

[@mkleejr34]

The magic of Prince

[@princessnelson9168]

I remember this. I fell in love with him right then and there. Both of my husbands favored his demeanor and looks. When my baby (Prince)passed they both chipped in and sent me to Minneapolis . I cried like a baby when I toured his home and even touched his urn. I miss you Prince so much. You will be in my heart until we meet in heaven.

[@punypoppy9147]

So he told music industry screw you even as a teenager because they wouldn't let him produce himself? I'm speechless... I have so much respect towards this man.

[@melodiefrances3898]

And he did it at 15 (!!!!)

[@Megan-ur5eb]

​@@melodiefrances3898 And she did it at 16 (!!!!)

[@johnantonescu5096]

@@melodiefrances3898 There's some fabrication behind this. By 1974 (When he was 15-16) he was already playing with his band Grand Central in high school so he didn't even have a record contract or was brought to any record label. He was 21 in this performance. Janurary 2x 1980. But it's good to stand out

[@tubucoco]

​@johnantonescu5096 you just heard him say he was 19 right here, so, how you come up with 21 I don't know. Smh

[@jerseygirlinvermont]

19 years old, and creative control was a major priority just as it would remain throughout his career! He really had a great love of the music, and it shows!

[@sherryconstant954]

15 years old!

[@yvettesanchez5750]

He was always so extremely handsome with such a fine voice!! & He had all the right moves!! Very exciting seeing his first television debut!! His shyness was adorable!! & His performance was incredible!! Prince gave us Total Ultimacy in everything that he did for us!! Our forever beloved, sweet Prince is forever our one & only true Master of Music!! He is forever a Supreme Legend!! He is incomparable!! Having had Prince in our world was a great blessing!! Prince made the greatest difference in our lives!! Prince is forever The Ultimate in every way!! Prince Is Eternal!! Purple Power!! Peace Always!! 🕊️💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🕊️

[@veggigoddess]

There's never been a time he was handsome LOL I've always been so confused how anyone could find him attractive. He has sex appeal, in the same way in Mick Jagger does, but definitely not attractive. And he was so full of himself, clearly from the beginning, that it just was such a turn-off

[@ronaldolamont]

Wearing heels even as a teenager!! lol Timeless music!! Genius!!

[@Bibiznatch]

I wish he didn't wear those damn heels and we'd probably still have him here

[@tubucoco]

​@@Bibiznatch dude was very conscioutiness about his height and I understand. Dick Clark wasn't a tall man, but just look how he towers over Prince right here even though he's in heels. So, imagine him in just regular shoes, he'd be really short. I wish the dude was my height at 5'10.

[@christinekindle260]

He was so young, just a kid! Very quiet and shy. Expressed himself on stage and in his music. RIP PRINCE. ❤

[@ezekielmajor5511]

You could already see here that he was not going to let anything stop him from becoming a mega star. To turn down deals at his age because they wouldn't let him produce himself was ballsy. But he knew his talent couldn't be denied. My idol forever!

[@39Missmel]

Ezekiel Major thats the Gemini in him

[@aprilwest9852]

Ezekiel Major Amen.

[@superlex611]

Ezekiel Major it was bubbling for him

[@aprilwest9852]

alex kanyima bubbling and steaming , like a hot tea kettle.

[@superlex611]

April West right, Prince is gonna rise anyway after that

[@terrencehead2747]

Prince was a good dude!! No real drama or controversy, he just loved playing music!!

[@user-gi6ee8vj1y]

Prince wasn't a saint.

[@itsme-kp3xo]

I luv prince

[@kevinwalters3373]

He loved making music but yes.

[@kevinwalters3373]

@@user-gi6ee8vj1y Tell us more? He wasnt any worse than any other person. He was a big hearted person who was vastly talented which means he was a target for theives and wolfs if you know what I mean. He had big enough talent and balls to take on the music industry known at the machine. Prince was a great person. He was a real person. We all have some demons. I loved him and never met him. Not many I can say that about. How many saints do you know BTW?

[@SoldierOfLoveForNow]

@@kevinwalters3373 prince was a predator lol so definitely wasn't a saint.

[@destinyraine5452]

Amazing how he snapped back into performance mode. Love this man. R.I.P sweetheart ❤❤❤

[@LG-kx8xl]

What's really funny Is the band was Only for touring. Prince Confirmed that he wrote, Recorded mixed and sang all vocals Including all background on his first 5 albums! This performance on American bandstand was of course with the track so no Dez was not playing that guitar solo either. Lol. He was so adorable on here! He really was Fiiinnneee his whole life!!! PRINCELUV4EVER!!!

[@IgnorancEnArrogance]

There was some background vocals from wendy and Dez, and Dez does play a little guitar on 1999, along with Dr. Fink playing some extra keyboards on Dirty Mind and Controversy. That's about it, and Prince still wrote everything and told them what to play and sing.

[@jamesanderson348]

Amazing wasn't it? He had it all..and then some

[@donwilliams9206]

It wasn't that Prince was so very shy. He was building his "persona" up for the media. He knew what he was doing from day one.

[@superlex611]

Don Williams Prince knew he will be launched

[@TheRedverb]

Don Williams, Facts.

[@donwilliams9206]

That's right Alex!

[@joemoore3300]

Don Williams That is exactly right! Creating an image. Total genius! RIP JAMIE STARR.

[@RMGWOO]

Yeah, instinctively he knew how to create a mystique. That's charisma.

[@amiraobei844]

100 % authentic. Beautiful soul. 😊Rest In peace🌈, with The Power. ✌

[@frankrodriguez7468]

He was way ahead of his time to the end.

[@stephenson19861]

Musical genius.

[@enjoythemoment6596]

So true....

[@theactualtruth4951]

It's not that he was ahead of his time, it's that he was so unique. And that's what makes you timeless.

[@91dodgespiritrt]

It would have been nice to see if he could answer questions with words rather than holding up fingers to answer. HA, HA

[@missnwo9563]

His hair is flawless so talented he was

[@davidowens5898]

His hair is 'flawless'....?! Huh...? Could you explain that or the rest of us....?

[@babe4768]

@@davidowens5898 Yeah, you ever heard of it. It means to be without flaw.

[@yesgregyes1416]

This beautiful child turned into a beautiful man, calling on all of us to dance. He was a prince. And a genius. And god damn, those gold pants are timeless. We miss you.

[@debralynnpaxton5238]

He was so adorable, I crushed so hard on him ♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@hazell1593]

Dang, Prince's blowout was beautiful!! He was a gorgeous man!

[@kimr.5149]

He is such a phenomenon.♥️🕊

[@67judson]

He certainly came alive when it was time to perform!!!°°

[@stefonwilliams3565]

Prince rogers Nelson is a legendary Musical genius one love RIP my brother

[@h2d127]

I watched this in my family living room I was in heaven I was 19. I’m 56 and still look the same wow. Time has been good to me. Oh my boyfriend is 27.

[@secretagentviper8382]

Lol okay girl, well you better lock him down then cause you 60 now

[@mrstorsu4808]

@@secretagentviper8382Your brilliant comeback has made me laugh out loud 3 times in a row. Did you wait 3 years to write it? 😏

[@thepromiseman7745]

@@mrstorsu4808 looooooool

[@joshuaclay3751]

Modern day Beethoven Greatest of all time my brother Prince

[@theactualtruth4951]

he's better than Beethoven

[@joshuaclay3751]

@- Steve - 1 drop of black blood yes you are black its ok to acknowledge one's other origins but black is dominant just facts bro

[@donnellmitchem4766]

Mozart

[@anthonyortiz3933]

One missed talented artist of the world that will never fade away rest in peace prince

[@brookesun8248]

He's so shy and innocent in this interview

[@joshuamarsella]

He had a major social anxiety disorder and he froze up during this interview.

[@tubucoco]

@Italian Mainer - YASSS, as Morris would say, my man ! You right on it because I was like that myself at that age back then, Prince is not much older than me. But I'm a creole from N'Awlins and people would say u look like him even though I didn't think I did. But I mean I would get a lot of weird people messing with me back then like he did and I was already very shy most of my young life through school up to adulthood. I became even more introverted because of the Freaks messing with me even though I was a straight man, but I don't know why I'm rambling on about this shit. LOL I guess just getting it off my chest cause it pissed me off, but you grow out of it as you get older though like Prince did and interviews became easier for him to handle.

[@r.v.3540]

Oh, I wouldn't say innocent. ;)

[@precisionbrown6829]

K Law dude I lived in New Orleans in the late 70’s. Awesome experience for a budding musician like myself

[@tubucoco]

@precision Brown - Oh yeah, I'm happy you enjoyed the experience, my friend, New Orleans was a happening city back then. It's just not the same anymore as the city has gone down a lot and it was going down before Hurrican Katrina happened, just in case someone tries to use Katrina as a excuse.

[@CaptainJess1994]

Aww, he was so nervous. I feel for him (no pun intended). I know exactly what it's like to draw blanks and become speechless in front of an audience. I'm sure a lot of us do.

[@alfredbrown7608]

wow Prince was so talented

[@breakburrito]

I dont see him as nervous but rather complicated and not particularly interested in talking. Kinda goes along with such musical intelligence. I get it, but most humans never will.

[@thepromiseman7745]

Prince was not nervous that was an act he put on in front of dick Clark and every one went along with it because pepe Willie said that prince told him

[@miracleNwonder]

I think he was more like, "ok enough talk, time to perform!"

[@rgtunderworldrgt7773]

He wasn't nervous. He was as scripted and prepared as always. His interview, on stage persona, like everything else in his life, planned exactly as he wanted it to go. No idea how you claim to be a fan? Seen him over the years and Not know that? Come on man

[@frugalgourmommy3526]

Oh I cried like a baby when we lost him, he was such a huge part of my youth.

[@AnnaAnnaYes]

There will never be another Rest Well..

[@lookingforthetruth6189]

Thank GOD!!!!

[@AnnaAnnaYes]

Shame you didn't like him.

[@annmariesabatino6645]

AnnaAnnaYes .yes.never.again

[@latonyasoloman5700]

AnnaAnnaYes you got that right

[@lastdays3148]

AnnaAnnaYes, yes I agree he captivated us all,well I will only speak for myself. Also there will never be another 1970s a decade full of great music,family togetherness,entertainment and fabulous fashion & hairstyles.

[@politicallyincorrect9862]

Prince be like.. Can I play my dam music now.

[@destinyraine5452]

Al Olsen lol...right 😂

[@mr.t-rose9796]

FACTS

[@MamaWhit87]

Exactly

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I love that about him, he was shy talking but not afraid to perform

[@melodiefrances3898]

No kidding. He wasn't taking those questions seriously. Good for him.

[@tbirdlew]

Talk about an artist with a vision. He knew exactly what he wanted to create. He wasn’t about to let any producer change it.

[@marshacreary9771]

1:18-1:51 "In the album's notes he's listed as the musician behind "all vocals" as well as (deep breath) "electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, bass synth, singing bass, Fuzz bass, electric piano, acoustic piano,mini-Moog, poly-Moog, Arp string ensemble, Arp Pro Soloist, Oberheim four-voice, clavinet,drums, syndrums, water "

[@nancymurphy7760]

Remember watching this loved him so much! Beautiful man!

[@honeylove7678]

"Why you wanna treat me so bad, You know I love you." R.I.P. PRINCE❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@martin4458]

I love the bit where "you think they didn't know what you were doing?" and Prince answers "don't know".

[@desireddecisived6394]

UNACCEPTED DUE DUE DO IS DO IS UNKNOWN KNOW KNOWN DO

[@myartprocess6003]

I was there that day! I was a dancer on American Bandstand. Prince's death still floors me.

[@damonfordham9803]

What are your memories of this? I saw that show. I remember Patrice Rushen was on earlier that ay.

[@myartprocess6003]

@@damonfordham9803 I had to look up the year to see when we were there as I am 62 now. It was 1980. What I remember most about Prince was how incredibly shy he was when speaking with Dick Clark during the interview process. However, his performance although lipsynced, was completely the opposite. He was brilliant! I loved every minute of it! He was obviously most comfortable when he was performing. I'm sorry, but I had to look up Patrice Rushen. I can't actually remember who we saw that day before or after Prince. You see, they'd tape the shows back to back over the weekend and edit through the week so I never knew who was on before or after the people I most liked and I never caught the shows on TV afterward. Thanks for being interested enough to ask about this, Damon. It's a very fond memory for me.

[@clairemcintyre1011]

Prince was so so so Damn fine.. Oh Lord😋

[@lynn.d1015]

Claire McIntyre 💜

[@tc6664]

He was neither shy nor innocent ... he planned how he intended to conduct this interview and instructed his band. They have confirmed this in interviews. He was very media savvy and clever.

[@thepromiseman7745]

Exactly .. prince was very smart

[@MothGirl007]

I'm a Gemini like he was, and we HATE being pinned down in any way, so I totally get why he didn't want to answer some of of those questions.

[@tubucoco]

You are totally wrong of course. SMH Prince was super shy when he was young, it's the reason why he wouldn't give interviews. He grew out of it of course over time as he grew up, but even Dick Clark said he couldn't believe how shy he was in this interview. Nothing is planned, you people need to quit with all of that stuff, its craziness.

[@shadowblade3971]

Lol..I love the one word answers and delays... This man was a genius of a musician!

[@vincesilmon6770]

I saw that show! The 4 fingers up got me. He told you how talented he was in the answers he gave. A super star was born. I witnessed that, as millions did!

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

I HAD A FINGER FOR HIM

[@terrycox7168]

Vince Silmon he act like he was stupid

[@yolandaowens7469]

Jesus

[@leo5208]

I thought he was indicating his mental age!

[@gargdallas5564]

Heal inches 4.4

[@dorothywilder1010]

Rest in peace my favorite Artist..when he play that guitar is everything !!!

[@marshacreary9771]

:48-1:13 "They wouldn't let me produce myself "

[@kedeeky]

The guitar in this song does something to my spirit 💜

[@machinenkanone9358]

People, some people don't realize how awesome and revolutionary Prince was on guitar.

[@annmariesabatino6645]

Modern Keesh yes.i.was.young.too.he.was.fine.young.hot

[@annmariesabatino6645]

Modern Keesh me.too.he.was.the.best.

[@morris-anthonieferguson6006]

Modern Keesh yep I close my eyes & get lost in the guitar solo

[@Fitheach81]

i guess none of you noticed neither the bass or guitar are plugged into anything, amps aren't even on.

[@johndoe4892]

So much talent! RIP Prince!

[@nonino1644]

21 years old and so talented with instruments! Amazing. He popped out the womb playing instruments.

[@alexsantiago357]

No Nino .. he lied to Dick clark about his age and said he was 19, PRINCE was almost 22 at this time.

[@ro7270]

ALEXpress Hey no did but isn't 21 almost 22?

[@ro7270]

No dis

[@aprilwest9852]

rci kaal prince instructed the band members to act the way they did In that interview. Prince was a puppet master he pulled all the strings.

[@Tornado1994]

MJ lied in 1969 to Clark about his age too. At the time, Record Labels encouraged this.

[@janjoostaukema5096]

Golden pants experience

[@Brentster1953]

And gold shoes with the heels

[@thepromiseman7745]

And all that glitters ain't gold

[@jennyjones3978]

Prince lil sassy self too with the best hair😍! Andre and Dez looking good! Super talented band!

[@swiftkarma4436]

Dang right this kind of music didn't come from Minnesota. Prince was a whole 'nother being from somewhere out of this world!

[@trythinkingforachange4201]

Minnesota - home of Prince AND his music.

[@swiftkarma4436]

Try Thinking For a change AND you totally missed exactly what I meant but 13 other folks got it (wink).

[@sashamiller288]

Minnesota for lifffeeee!! Jus sayn ...gotta rep my hood....lol

[@AnneliesRosseel]

Minneapolis

[@konniwilliams9531]

This was April 78 , a few months before his 20th bday SO SUPER SHY 💜 I adore you ...still 💜 RIP GREAT ONE

[@LT-ct7ds]

He was probably pissed because he had to do playback on that show. Prince is the GREATEST live performer !

[@salcandela9502]

Freddie Mercury was

[@ineverswag]

@@salcandela9502 stevie and prince were the best

[@ThahitmanTyrie]

Michael Jackson is the greatest live performer ever. Prince is a great artist and I think he’s a lot more talented because he could play lots of instruments. Michael is the greatest performer by a mile though.

[@americangirl-]

I miss u so much PRINCE.....I will always b ur fan....✌❤🌎🐐🎸🎸🎸

[@yashijishinhawkins942]

I was 14yrs old and already a fan with already having For You his first. I still have all albums true fan. Met him in Baltimore very polite man. Weather he was 19 or 21 does it matter? Just know he's a true Legend!!

[@Mabbio01]

I never heard this song before. shits fire.

[@RussianNightmare]

Did you eat something spicy?

[@macksmith5651]

He jammed this one you damn right sir 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@aprilwest9852]

Mabbio Shit fire and save matches,!!!!!!

[@holdencaustic]

Mabbio go get the whole album- it’s fucking killing

[@closgreen70]

The Russian Nightmare lol

[@alyce-hannahgolderer4496]

I remember watching this when I was very young! I'm thrilled that it's still so very good today!! Prince was truly a timeless artist!!

[@MyUnfilteredDiary]

What will I give for that full head of hair😩! Dang, he was really handsome at 19 yo😍

[@lastdays3148]

I remember those years the majority of the men & the women wore their hair like that. I could not get my hands on Prince but later on in my 30s I dated two men at different times of course. Who looked just like Prince and one of them even won a lookalike Contest of the fabulous Purple one the Prince.

[@MsExcool]

he was 21

[@alexsantiago357]

NaturallyMeMya ...he wasn't 19 tho

[@enjoythemoment6596]

NaturallyMeMya ...and at 20, 30,40, 50, and 57.

[@stephenwilliams7646]

Memories... R.I.P. Brother

[@antonfisher4344]

Long live Prince !!!!!

[@wmpurple1]

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. like hell. Thanks so much 4 sharing. No idea, that such material exists

[@solomonwilliams4800]

:) :)

[@kandikane923]

Wow! I remember this day when it first aired on TV, i was a crazy teenager losing my mind screaming when Prince came on American Bandstand to perform. I remember screaming when i heard him speak even if it was difficult for him. I didn't care because He was sooo cool and fine as shit then and he maintained his finest until day he died! Miss you Prince rip

[@princessugar2659]

I was screaming and laughing about his cuteness right there in this show. The scarf had a meaning and his favorite painting in P.Park was a young girl with a scarf from behind.

[@precisionbrown6829]

Lol “screaming”?

[@kandikane923]

Yes, I was literally screaming my head off, like s crazy person...LOL. I was so excited to say the least to see Prince on tv in all is finess. I would do the same with the Jackson 5 especially Michael just crazy teenager

[@kandikane923]

I remember when Prince's first album came out in 1978 and hit song was Soft and Wet that song was different and jamming. Did you see the album cover? His beautiful face and huge afro! I was hooked then at age 16.

[@princessugar2659]

What do you think who took his album photo ? Do you think it was a photographer with a big name? It was taken to WB but his little gf took the photo. The meaning of it to echo in time and to be timeless. I think it happened ! :)) He didn't like his look there.

[@elizabethjones2084]

I love that they took the time to acknowledge and introduce the whole band.

[@anagraham9124]

Dick Clark always did that on American Bandstand.

[@groofoot]

Back when Matt Fink actually admitted (to) his real first name

[@t.b.4397]

Wow!, Prince 1980

[@lonophonic117]

Prince is such a beautiful soul. He is so kind and loving yet is very so strong in his endeavours, not letting record companies producing his music and doing it himself to have his musical touch and having created thousands of songs and many albums, followed by loads of gigs, though sadly his stunts would catch up to him in the end 😭. His work ethic was like no other in the world. no other in the world. May his soul rest in eternal piece for the beautiful, talented soul that he is. RIP Prince Rogers Nelson. 💜💜💜🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@precisionbrown6829]

He said he realized that millions of people were watching and he freaked. Kinda like shock

[@raqraqxox]

when did he say that?

[@nehsangbong7259]

Raqraqxox on a documentary.

[@tc6664]

No, it was intentionally done to create a buzz and add mystery to his image.

[@thmpr69]

If comments like this were intentionally made by himself or his camp, it worked. It sure got everyone's attention for a lifetime.

[@tc6664]

They were intentionally made; he coached his band prior to the interview.

[@marlylecharles5445]

Very Gr8 man.There are no words to describe him and his music.RIP.Keep on rocking for when I get there.Bless

[@WestIndianAK]

I think Dick Clark later said this was the hardest interview of his entire career...

[@rjackson3784]

yes, and he also said he didn't want Prince back on the show because of the interview... but its also said Prince was irritated because Dick Clark opened the interview dissing MLPS... that music like that doesn't come from there, he took offense.. plus prince was known to be a bit of a smart ass anyway...when you're that talented, his persona was he wasn't taking any shit form anybody.... in fact he had the whole band take on that attitude... thats partially why he was kicked off Rick James's tour

[@katactivist]

Dick was a bit corny sometimes resulting in awkward interviews.

[@thepromiseman7745]

@@rjackson3784 he apologized later on to dick Clark but as a result the way prince acted out it was planned that way and everyone had to go along with it .. prince said he would never to that again

[@lisapetitpas9476]

Bless his heart ❤ Just 19 years old! He was a shy person and did not know how to do an interview. We are the same age! I have always loved Prince! Miss him, his music and his eccentricities❤

[@trythinkingforachange4201]

Minneapolis has more class than you think Dickie bird.

[@washitawmoor8657]

Prince....musical genius .

[@beoverwait]

This interview makes me sad to see him so shy but he looks GAWJUS here

[@christiansalas2878]

Queen of the Grandenites so do you?

[@beoverwait]

Awww arent you so sweet? Thanks (muah)

[@RMGWOO]

I think that was part of his charisma. Not deliberate in the sense that it was meticulously planned, but I think he understood instinctively how to be magnetic. All those who know how to be magnetic do it instinctively. When people try to do it artificially they come off phony.

[@2kosher]

Guy couldn’t put two words together, but maaaan @ 19 he was LIGHT YEARS ahead of his peers! What an incredible talent!

[@paulgtarist]

That was an act. He was purposely trying to be vague and not directly answer questions. Made him look mysterious. It worked.

[@teleguy5699]

@@paulgtarist Like Lou Reed. Almost a carbon copy of how Reed treated interviews.

[@athenawilliams1149]

This was the first time I ever saw prince. I was just 12 years old and liked

[@solomonwilliams4800]

I think we grew-up with their music, and not that but we have strong video like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul ........so on! What I did remember about him the way he w`ere all must purple on! Love you`

[@tisha2159]

If you look at his nose here and his nose before he died, it's the same nose. Prince never had a nose job. Sometimes he use makeup to make it look thinner.

[@swirlingfudge]

Tisha what’s your point?

[@aprilwest9852]

Tisha I love that nose.

[@ThahitmanTyrie]

Tisha yea what’s your point? Who said his nose had any job done to it ? Or you’re just trying to find ways of him being better than michael jackson ?

[@aprilwest9852]

The Tyrie No one has to find ways to make Prince better than MJ. It's just obvious that he is better . It don't get any better than PRINCE. !!!****

[@aprilwest9852]

The Tyrie Michael Jackson's name had not even been mentioned.

[@garyt5582]

Saw it when it aired....was hooked then and there!

[@kingkonajr]

Sometimes you never know the true meaning of a moment until it becomes memory..... RIP Prince Rogers Nelson you were one of the very best. You are sadly missed, but your legend lives on....Peace Love and Purple Reign!

[@drewkatchen805]

Love at the end when you can hear Bobby Z's recorded drums and the live drums.

[@LG-kx8xl]

If this was 1979 (this was his 2nd album) he was not 19. He was 21 playing with his age. He knew how to play with the media. Imagine from Here, it was only 5 years before he became a Mega Star with Purple Rain & still didn't do his first full sit down interview until 1985. He was a Master!!!

[@rgtunderworldrgt7773]

Who said it was'79?

[@johnmanion6463]

Des Dickerson looks like the black version of Lou Ferrigno’s “The Hulk.”

[@tubucoco]

@John Manion - Lmao

[@robertbentley4646]

Lmmfaooooo!

[@Vanasse1]

OMG, he DOES!!!

[@lastdays3148]

HA!!!!!!!! And Another HA!!!!!!!!

[@Idontlikethatshit.]

Lmfao

[@Starr-Child]

The man’s personality, mannerisms, attitude etc. never changed. He stayed his true, authentic self up until the very end. My respect for Prince is out of this world! We love you and miss you so much!!!!

[@oldsoul29]

Prince hair look good . He looked older than19... Prince lol funny .. Very mysterious 👌🏻love you prince

[@thepromiseman7745]

He was 21 at the time of this interview

[@Amy-cq5ze]

Definitely my idol. He's just a pure soul who gave the world a beautiful and wonderful gift

[@MrTdhanna]

Funny watching that guy play air guitar to the track Prince recorded in the studio lol

[@zscottdavis9567]

the part I love is at the end off the song.. notice how they come together👍👍👍

[@officialhealingthewounds]

He always wanted to let his artistry speak for itself.

[@user-yc9wh6qz5g]

This song and performance renew themselves every time we review this classic. Always fresh and new. Now and forever ....

[@maxfieldblue]

Just thinking that Prince and Kate Bush were the same age and how incredibly talented they both were at such a young age, writing and producing their sound !!!!

[@kylervan5474]

I cried at a red light in Houston, Texas for about a minute and a half the moment his death was announced. I would have cried longer but the red light did not last long. Miss his drama free life style.. Prince is okay wherever he is. He gave more than he took!

[@JDODSON7]

I wept. 😢

[@Ueqi]

Prince is a king now...

[@RussianNightmare]

Now? Always was...

[@thmpr69]

Andrew Brunnette okay wha?????

[@kimberlymorgan3646]

PRINCE WAS ALWAYS A KING!!! Not....."Now" ? ? ?

[@BlondieDatWay]

He Was shy....But Damn what more can I say!🙏💜😌rip

[@christinapickett2950]

I love you Prince!!!

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

He had that EDGE about him in his stage presence even back then......

[@gargdallas5564]

We still have The Edge since 1977 🎸

[@aprilwest9852]

I love you prince , purple tears.

[@thebadboynerd]

Imagine being 19yro and knowing EXACTLY what you want to do in life, and DOING it!

[@rachieallen1399]

Prince was so talented and creative.

[@GMack-ff7xz]

I remember that big gig he got on American Bande Stand. Totally awesome a good start for the purple Prince. 💜🎸🎹💜

[@dodge-mopar-man6397]

RIP PRINCE. I WILL MISS GOING TO YOUR CONCERTS. SAD FACE :(

[@latoshastanfield5523]

He is so shy and adorable, his genius was evident. Even though y'all say folks be lying.... Prince was a truther. It was the make up of who he was...and he was 19.

[@minelliradney9132]

shoot I can imagine him being my husband in 1979. man he was so handsome a steam

[@darleneseetram8267]

So Blessed to have met you and spend 6 years being your friend. God truly blessed you. Purple in my heart forever..💜💜

[@WilliamsElaine]

I think he was just shy. The fact that at artist like him was on such a dumb show with all the stupid disco ball effect was probably embarrassing and none of these acts were ever live. They all had to lip sync and play act on the instruments - that in and of itself had to be horrible. Notice there are no wires and this was way before Bluetooth technology. Price was a true genius. I have always loved him.

[@theoriginalthinker9199]

Wasn't embarrassing. That's just what they did back then.

[@thmpr69]

Theoriginal thinker How do you know it wasn’t embarrassing for Prince… Were you there? Are you Prince?

[@theoriginalthinker9199]

Mike Koehler - Embarrassing to say you're 19 instead of 21? Is this a joke? Are you trying to be funny?

[@theoriginalthinker9199]

Mike Koehler - You must be a huge fan of Prince, and anything he did is okay with you.

[@thmpr69]

Theoriginal thinker Of course I’m a huge fan of Prince. That has nothing to do with it however. What I was trying to say was, your comment sounded so sure, like you were there and that it wasn’t embarrassing for Prince. My question to you was basically, how do you know if he was embarrassed or if he wasn’t embarrassed? The comments that keep coming up regarding his behavior on the show is that he was acting so strange and that people were jumping to conclusions that he was already on drugs and just plain strange. So my comment was basically in defense of the fact that just because he’s acting strange doesn’t mean he’s on drugs or anything.

[@tracyrenee6904]

I am reading the book Prince: Inside the music and the mask. I was reading about his first debut on American band stand with host Dick Clark. Before they went on stage the band and prince was in the green room. Prince told his band mates that no one was to speak verbally when Dick Clark ask a questions. He wanted to make a statement. Dick Clark even said this was one of the hardest interviews he had ever done because he could barely get prince to talk.

[@thepromiseman7745]

Everything was planned .. that's was something prince wanted to do

[@jondoe6273]

One of the most talented artists of our time, especially his live shows back around this time, the band and he would jam like crazy, non of this record lype sinc garbage they had to do here. Not only is he seriously talented, but he's always had top musicians in his band, like Dez who could shred his axe with the best of them. All of them unfortunately only really got to show their stuff when they played live. All his records were so tame in comparison. They played a mean rock funk soul groove I haven't heard anyone do since. I like all his music, but imo, this time up to and including purple rain was his best stuff. As much as I loved his music, always thought what an odd duck he was. And in this interview, he was no less odd. But it does seem that the most talented musicians are the weirdest people. Many artistic people in general are odd. Just comes with the territory I guess. Damn, I do miss the late 70's early 80's though. Good times for sure This just makes me want to go back and do it all again.