Prince - Nothing Compares 2 U (Live At Paisley Park, 1999)

"Nothing Compares 2 U" by Prince from Live At Paisley Park, 12/18/1999
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Nothing Compares 2 U from the Rave Un2 The Year 2000, Prince’s legendary pay-per-view special from Paisley Park that aired on New Year’s Eve in 1999. A full DVD of the performance is included in Ultimate Rave, a 3-disc bundle of the Prince’s pivotal new millennium pop party dance music. On top of Rave Un2 The Year 2000, the package combines 1999's Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic and its 2001 remix Rave In2 the Joy Fantastic. Get Ultimate Rave: Prince.lnk.to/rav3AY
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Chorus:
'Cause nothing compares
No, nothing compares to you
Nothing, nothing
#Prince #NothingCompares2U #LiveAtPaisleyPark

[@peterbarbounis4591]

I always laugh when people say he is doing a cover of this song... It's his song!

[@Thelma7361]

True but my god Sinéad O’Conner’s version is so good it’s easy to mistake it for the definitive version. She was made to sing this song.

[@stephenperkins9945]

@@Thelma7361No it’s not.

[@nyeelahelaamir5273]

Correct!

[@SY-ut5dz]

@@stephenperkins9945 A quick Google search will confirm that he WROTE it.

[@cherokeegypsymama]

The genius wrote it and an angel covered it 🖤 there's no bad cover to this. Chris Cornell does a terrific version too

[@carennorthcutt7724]

Mascara, body glitter, and he'll still steal your girl.

[@FirstNameLastName-pg3pi]

Frost thats bc noone wants to

[@trealobrien5216]

Frost nah but you want mike

[@trealobrien5216]

Frost nah, but you must want bolo

[@P.M.P.181]

Him, David Bowie and Billy Idol

[@autumnstarrs]

That's god damn right.

[@joannoble4794]

When Prince sings it you know who wrote it. Nothing compares to Prince.

[@scottrobbins6216]

Hell yes he wrote it

[@patriciajordanwoods2003]

You said a mouthful!

[@lbt1119]

And his version is the one I love the best!! I never listen to Sinead's. I liked it until I found Prince's!! LOVE ME SOME PRINCE💜💜💜

[@djbillybopdjbillybop2817]

@@lbt1119 Nope only time the cover was better Sinéad O'Connor COYGIG COYBIG.

[@Gabriellejoeyleeray]

He wasn’t from this planet. He was so far beyond his time. No one has yet to even hold a flame to Prince. I feel like he’s still here with all of his music and his brilliance ❤

[@camillemagdalena1195]

He was one of God's beautiful creations expressing himself just like the rest of us, except he did it better because he was a true artist.

[@Neil_Gibson]

If ever there was a person born with music in his blood, Prince was the one. He was music personified.

[@dominiquejones3805]

Musicology

[@paddysmith461]

Him and Freddy

[@d1p70]

Music in his blood? To which he then added a whole lot of heroin to.

[@nancy9465]

That sounds so good, now I'm envious I didn't come up with that.

[@jaimetrevino494]

@@d1p70 I should have known there are still idiots out there in this world and you are one of them

[@MichWCF]

The natural born talent of this man is beyond words.

[@mattiacenacchi726]

ask to the people worked with HIM, IT IS NOT NATURAL BORN , HE WAS TRAINING OVER 12 HRS A DAY.

[@MichWCF]

Training helps for sure; but you gotta have it to train it, and Prince sure had it !@@mattiacenacchi726

[@ziopappagone]

and then it means that hard work always pays off@@mattiacenacchi726

[@moniquehamblin4381]

Well Said Sir.

[@Bodieman11]

Amazing. Nothing compares to Prince. RIP.

[@bossleonie7658]

3 legends who sang this song are now gone. Prince, Chris Cornell and now Sinead. Damn this song is a heartbreaker. Rest in peace Prince, Chris and Sinead

[@jonathantrauner3742]

They're performing their symphonies in heaven and when I die I'll hear all your songs again Chris Cornell Prince and Sinead in Heaven

[@RagnarokRnk1]

Hope theyre singing all together now, for eternity.

[@GiggleBytes2011]

P!nk is still alive, and her version is beautiful`

[@lyssanaraujo461]

Amo os três ❤

[@dianeyoumans5712]

THIS IS JUST PRINCE. AT HIS VERY BEST MOST TALENTED , GIFTED TALENTED SINGER NOT EVEN FROM THIS WORLD !!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@nuschlerclark895]

Eric Clapton was asked “What does it feel like to be the best guitarist of all time?” Eric: “When I see Prince I’ll ask him.”

[@brightsky5586]

LOVE ❤

[@tahraludwig950]

Kerouac Cossel

[@roba6660able]

That's just BS.

[@davidziemann9653]

@@roba6660able No, it's not. Prince was an unreal guitarist, easily top 5 of all time if not the best.

[@roba6660able]

@davidziemann9653 I'm not commenting on his guitar skills. I'm saying the Eric Clapton story is bullshit. That story has been used about a bunch of players since the 80's. It's the story. Not his playing. I know he was a great player.

[@stasshustov3443]

Prince didn't pass. He lives in his wonderful music. It is immortal.

[@estellenatalucci6319]

Yes

[@elizabethmoss6318]

He's gone but he will always be remembered 💜

[@freddiemontanez8461]

Stas Shustov, Amen to that.

[@olegashihman9862]

He is very bad singer!

[@viggoulander9671]

Oleg Ashihman k

[@tamicamcdonald1741]

He’s still bringing us joy during these uncertain times...that’s a LEGEND!!!!

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3163]

No doubt. I so much agree. Sweet memories for me.

[@88mph75]

so inspiring....

[@simonlevy2154]

Amen

[@d_no_allyn_86]

So true. Iconic In every way.

[@elizabethmoss6318]

@Joepie De poepie no he's dead sorry :( 💔💔💔💔💔

[@nathansimpson2363]

Can we just give props to Prince for always having insanely talented women in his band??? That girl murdered that sax solo

[@Xeyedjohn]

The least I can do is give props, this gave me chills.

[@Dana051]

Dude I played sax for 7 years or so in school band/jazz band. I've never even entered the stratosphere that she was in for this performance.

[@alexwaller2237]

I give her props but also that female back up singer . What a voice! Sounded like Mavis Staples up there.!

[@sudosupsudo1528]

Probably staged

[@tompike4116]

Hope he knows we still love him ❤

[@domsanta11]

Everybody coming on here disrespecting Prince in comparison to Sinead’s version needs to understand this is his song. His writing. His genius. I agree Sinead’s version was beautiful, but there’s no reason to put Prince down because of that. Sinead would not have made such a great song if it wasn’t for Prince’s brilliant writing.

[@user-je9ow2kr8z]

THANK U!

[@tamikofox-lunn3591]

Ungreatful pricks, no respect for black genius. He gave away many songs to artists for free that became their biggest hits.

[@zebede67]

Yes it’s a great song but he massacres it, turning it into an overblown jumble of egotistical noise. Sinead O’Connor’s version is stripped down and actually sounds like what it means - a knowingly self-piteous cry of pain to a love lost. This is just Prince & Co showing off, totally out of tune with the meaning of his own song.

[@maxx.mazzeo]

I prefer this guy over Anyone, but Cornell's version is GOOD

[@nope9905]

Prince is a true artist O'connor is nothing in comparison.

[@davidlee3638]

This will sound insane, but I believe Prince was underrated.

[@paulzebankswright1998]

He was so talented. More so than michèal Jackson

[@BazekBlu]

I don't think that's insane at all...I just recently figured out that Prince is a badass guitarist. It's like I passed judgment on him because I feel like his earlier albums kind of hide his guitar playing ability. So now I'm sort of re-discovering Prince, there's a lot more there than I realized.

[@suzeesix]

The most underrated artist.

[@scorpioreign1115]

We always knew we were in the presence of greatness with Prince. Underrated: Never. He was and is the ultimate vibe 💕

[@southpawbillings9292]

Agreed

[@owre]

I love how generous he was with his musicians. He loved to highlight their talents. What a great performer and artist.

[@numinous123]

Yeah... the only condition was that they would have to have sex with him. Nice guy. Look... you know what. As a person, I think Prince was a piece of..... (I don't want youtube to block me). As a musician? He was great. Look up how he tried to physically attack Sinead O'Connor when she said "no" to him. Prince was not a good person. A great musician? Yeah. Horrible human being.

[@owre]

@@numinous123 fair enough

[@sobernow11]

And, he never charged a cent to anyone that was lucky enough to be at a performance at his home. It was by invite only. And I'm not talking about the rich and the famous, I'm talking about Prince's local fans. He will always be a Minnesota hero and no one will ever compete. Man I miss you prince.

[@The_Promiseland]

@@numinous123 Lies. All I gotta say. And gonna add this for your dictionary, "Credulous". Sinead is so pathetic. She changed her story again.

[@jaimetrevino494]

💜💜🎼 WOW! IF YOU DON'T MIND MAY I ? That is one hell of a compliment I never seen Prince blush or smile at the same time, the complement of yours is just beautiful, go ahead your turn well what can I say, okay not in joken mood . but still. ibeen reading returning comments now 2017. Up to 2021. Not long or sassy then there's being sarcastic many many people have said things about my boy. Guess what I'm trying to say is your comp comment was a breath of fresh air young man

[@atomicdawg2113]

Man I miss this Dude!!!

[@brendaestrada-schmidt2123]

Me too 😢

[@2010dame]

Prince and MJ such a massive loss for music they still had so much left to give 💜

[@darryl-hv1cj]

Please don't put these two in the same sentence they were totally different and PRINCE had way more talent he did it all!!!

[@kb1825]

Prince was never looking for accolades or adoration, he was all about the music and sharing his gift with the world. A true musical genius who was well ahead of his time. There will never be another Prince. His music and energy will live on.

[@boobye6305]

Is that why he banned his music being played on radio?

[@ilovemyfamily1862]

So was Stevie Wonder! The same I can say about him!

[@kb1825]

@@boobye6305 No

[@queenandthebeatles1]

No he banned his music being illegally and unfairly shared without his consent. Not everything is free

[@FlaMan991]

Bull, a true genius knows his talent and sometimes wants to shine,,, and why not give him the merit of his works.. I saw him in The Purple Rain Tour, and it was one of the best times of my life...with that I know he is in a good place and the world is the better for having Prince.. sometimes you just want to be on stage to be seen... and hey we all want a ribbon..with those outfits a person wants to be the peacock in the yard

[@nomadson615]

I'm a metalhead and I have a mad respect to Prince he is such a legendary musician.

[@adrianaribeirohernandes6256]

me too, amazing person that I miss so much!

[@MistikalMe]

Prince and Rob Halford. Their music crosses all barriers.

[@user-jm1md2qd7x]

He is a true musical Genius.

[@brianaadler7103]

My mama is a metal head but she’s been sending me prince videos all day he was a great musician

[@MetalMatt]

@@MistikalMe didn't expect to see a fellow priest fan on here haha, but yes for sure! Robs voice is out of this world!

[@juanalcarazperez4229]

Prince's generosity and humility in front of others in his band is unique. No ego. He sings this songs like nobody dont need anyone. Just him and his piano. He composes everything. We miss his talent every day .

[@biasone9634]

@juanalcarazperez4229 there are tons of stories of how he used to arrive in towns a couple of days before shows, and just show up and jam with local bands.

[@juanalcarazperez4229]

@@biasone9634 True. Just sharing with no money in return

[@rooster16091982]

No ego - lol

[@MichaelSevilla97]

​@@rooster16091982the old prince but not prince in the 21st century ✌️

[@tinytanks]

honestly, Prince giving some of his best songs to particular artists is one of the most beautiful things ever. Sinead O'Connor singing this was one of the great moments in music history.

[@teemoney116]

He actually didn't want her to sing this song. He was signed to a label. He protested. Later, Sinead told the story of how Prince cornered her in California,(La) chasing her around a car threatening to kick her a$$.

[@gabrielford3473]

There are so many musical moments that leave this as a fart in the wind. What an absurd take. I mean Mozart, Beethoven, etc and you think this is a historical moment? Raise the bar, kiddo. Love the song, by far done best by Prince, but it's not even a ripple on the ocean of music history. Hyperbolic much?

[@IlliniPicker]

PRINCE - nothing compares to u. Ever.

[@linnepinzel]

Definitely true ❤️💯

[@EverettJones-hp3rf]

🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀📟🐞

[@jeremystickle6849]

I am a 40 year old straight man and I burst right into tears as soon as his voice hits that god damn microphone... Why'd he have to leave us? Why?

[@raulrodriguez5073]

Them damm drugs!! They choose the drugs time and time again

[@Fadedecho1]

I definitely know that feeling. As a woman.

[@rock-n-rollfoodie]

Just another tortured artist. It is what makes them so so special. Many make it though many do not.

[@tyrellcorporation1075]

@@raulrodriguez5073 you are wrong .

[@decil2156]

Jeremy Stickle you’ve got some unresolved or undercover things going on. His song writing skills are undeniable! If u wanna cry don’t watch his performance at the super bowl! He gets on that guitar tho it’s to fuckin much 😃

[@peterkadelbach7010]

Man I miss this man. I think we really need him right now. His alternate and principled vision.

[@macchz5444]

I live near Paisley Park & grew up in this era. I was blessed to be able to go to many Paisley Park Shows. He get word out & locals would show up. Such a cool experience. Youd see him living in Chanhassen being a normal guy riding his bike around shopping walking etc. People let him be & live his life. He did do much for the town & state, but he always did it anonymously.

[@mcandrewlove2]

Prince was one of the greatest artists that has ever lived 💯💯

[@tess7228]

AGREED!!!!!!!

[@dianedrews7892]

YES

[@kirkcather3670]

One of the? or the GOAT?

[@edithgiarolo4839]

❤

[@erepsekahs]

Who said so? His manager?

[@wendyclifford1408]

Prince included everyone and everything, he knew the human condition. Expression through his art. He has heart, mind and soul. Bravo!

[@bergbaubergbau]

People like Prince are like gifts to humanity.

[@iamSeanBrowne]

Like attracts like 😉

[@humanforotherhumans]

Prince is a provider.

[@Ms4life77]

God bless him. I was young when Purple Rain came out. He was a beautiful human. Something the world needs more of.

[@cindyc4470]

I love Prince, he was in a class of his own. But we also have to mention the King Elvis superb，

[@nyeelahelaamir5273]

Prince was my first Love. The year was 1978. I was still in elementary school. I have loved Prince since then, to the day he took his last breath (April 21, 2016). He will always have a place in my heart. 🕊️

[@Druscilla-io6bo]

78 was th year that I knew that PRINCE WAS one to make it even before he became a ⭐🌟✨💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@amuseher]

Prince was a master innovator. Way ahead of the curve. Tragic that he died too soon.

[@jamesr6562]

There will never be another artist like him. Absolutely one of a kind.

[@trealobrien5216]

James R preach🙇🏽‍♀️

[@46ASM]

Like never another Bowie, Mercury, and a few more legends. Good music is playing in heaven

[@terrymullins9772]

You haven't listened to much music then !

[@terrymullins9772]

More thumbs down than likes

[@danielgorsky1673]

Cars like that definitely don’t pass you every day

[@westyft60]

Saxophone solos always hit you in the feels.

[@CarlosGonzalez-sz4jh]

Every.... fucking...time

[@alukuhito]

I don't have "the feels".

[@helenpruzan6970]

The feels!Love that!

[@Lexi_Con]

Them horns! 😊 That VOICE!!! 💜💜💜 Nothing compares~

[@barbrabonugli9418]

Oh damn as soon as she started to play I got chills!!!

[@dianazamarripa53]

Thank you Prince for giving this song to Sinead O'Connor, she really took it to the bridge 😊😂💜made it her own, RIP S & P💜💜💜💜💜

[@mannymartinez1750]

Yeah it was the label wh ogave it to Sinead O'Connor. I like her version of better than Prince

[@TheBrandonlee1]

Chris Cornell took it to the next level for me 🤘🏼🔥

[@brixandblooms]

She took it. He didn't give it to her.

[@antonmk1244]

@@mannymartinez1750 As far as I know, they had a common manager. This one recommended the tune to her, or just let it know to her. This manager and Prince lawsuited each other for some reason I dont know. To be fair, Prince did not produce the stuff as well as they did for her. And she did a miracle as a singer of it. It s difficult to prefer the original rendition..

[@johncoughlan1435]

@@antonmk1244 the original was from the Family.... and the reason you don't know that is that version is crap..

[@AM-ec9op]

Wow. I’ve never heard him sing his own song and it puts a completely different slant on it. Amazing stuff.

[@youphoria5736]

OMG PRINCE, HIS GLITTER FACE, THE MOLE, MASCARA AND GOLDEN MIC!!! THATS IT!!! 🎤✨✨🔮🖤🖤🖤

[@charmoss_q8701]

Yeah a beautiful man,

[@SandyRed881]

And still get a woman! Just how could a man be that beautiful and genius?!😍

[@esecallum]

I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY HE WITH HIS BILLIONS DID NOT GET THE MOLE REMOVED...

[@evelyncontreras7358]

❤

[@nc5733]

I thought his sweat was glittering 😂🤣😂🤭

[@kevinhensley8723]

Probably the most talented musician/singer I ever saw in my 66 years...

[@pineapplecircus]

Wilson only, the doors, nirvana, rancid, pavement, silver Jews, FAITH NO MORE, Alice in Chains, Adam and the Ants, Mountain Goats, Black Sabbath, Radiohead, The Cure,The Smiths, nina simone, Amy Winehouse, Aretha, Etta James, Blaze Foley, Jay Reatard, RAMONES, MARK SULTAN, early Van Halen, U2, joy Division, The Pogues, the pixies, Springsteen, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Arcade Fire, Bikini Kill, Joan Jett, Beastie Boys, Biz Markie, Deftones, animals, Ani Difranco, DEVO, JOHNNY CASH, BOWIE, NIN,AC/DC,JANIS JOPLIN, FUGAZI,CURIOUS BUDDIES, ROLLING STONES, Aex Pistols, Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers, Butthile Surfers, Dick Dale, Haunt, the hold steady, van Morrison, THEM, DANIEL JOHNSTON, SHANE MACGOWAN, my God the list goes on and on and on and on then u get to Prince

[@pineapplecircus]

Oh man, of all the great musicians alive ur passed on & has not even top 100, seriously, 1 great album , purple rain, other than that let's say the beach boys w Brian

[@vivianrivera4773]

@@pineapplecircus Yes, but all of them are in a band, group. Prince is one. It's all him. His vision and gifts. He stands alone.

[@pineapplecircus]

@@vivianrivera4773 ALL of them are in a band??? That's absolutely false, did you even read my list? Adam Ant Mountain Goats aka John Darnell is 1 guy Brian Wilson Amy Winehouse Nina Simone Mark sultan Shane macgowan Stephen malkmus

[@nicholasjohn8946]

I don't doulbt that!!!!

[@regularguy3665]

I’ve never been a ‘Prince’ guy. He was maybe a little too early for me, but he was the one artist who could stride on to any stage - no matter who was playing - and they’d move out of the way to let him through. And somehow make whatever they were doing better. He’s probably the GOAT.

[@janpcs]

Maybe the GOAT in his genre.

[@regularguy3665]

@@janpcs what’s his genre tho? Where would you define him?

[@janpcs]

@@regularguy3665 A mix of pop, soul, a little blues and jazz. Some soft rock too.

[@XxMrs.MaliciousxX]

​@@janpcs His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz, blues and hip hop.

[@wendigo1881]

That Irish woman that covered this song was much better imo

[@grittygrits9420]

Thank you Prince for writing this. Thank you Sinead for bringing this forward and making it a hit.

[@portuguesehydrangea4818]

RIP to them both. Like a bird without her song they have left us. 😔

[@m.jcardinal]

@@portuguesehydrangea4818 I never followed Sinead in 90s, but now learning about her and her history.. what an amazing human being. Trying to stand up for children who were being sexually abused in the church, being true to herself by for example shaving her head when the "industry" wanted her more feminine, finding peace in Isalam, even though I believe she believed in the Holy Spirit too. I was sad to hear about her son passing last year; and can't help wonder if her death may have been at her own hand. I guess time will tell. Such a strong soul; yet broken on the inside too. Her mom died when she was only 18, and even though her mom abused her according to Sinead, it seems she missed her mom terribly; and this song Nothing Compares to 2 U" was directed to her mom when she sang it. She sang it with amazinging passion that I could feel her rare, pure emotions. I hope she is smiling and finding amazing love with her son,, mom, and all her relatives that passed on before her.

[@peggieudengwuarzuudengwu7531]

It was a major hit in 1986..by the Songwriter, Producer: Prince

[@megamatze]

Na Not true

[@missmiko1]

His songs were made for live performances. I think, for him, studio work was necessary for album and radio play but he wrote and lived for live performances. The only artist I can think of whose live versions are consistently superior to studio versions.

[@notyunginmark]

missmiko1 the goat

[@KaninTuzi]

You right. Let's not forget that his biggest song was recorded live in front of an audience and not in a studio!

[@KaninTuzi]

@@christonefeltzs5149 Purple Rain was recorded live

[@MatimoreAgain]

So true!

[@suzysrvgirl4ever164]

missmiko1 Stevie Ray Vaughan was always extremely superior live too! His recordings were excellent but to hear him live just blew the doors off! I’m still grieving his death almost 30 years later.

[@djarcforceable]

We really lost a legend when Prince died. I was born in 1982 and I can't think of any performer that I think more of than Prince. Absolute legend. I don't normally get emotional over famous person deaths but when Prince died.... it really hit me hard.

[@j-life8502]

Same. I was also born in 1982. Cried all the way home that day. Yep totally get it.

[@Neil_Gibson]

I agree. It's devastating to know the world has lost such a talent. He had so much more to give.

[@rebeccakilgore6487]

I was born many years before y’all and I loved him so much and mourned his death.

[@lizziewalker7844]

Born 10 years later but grew up listening to him as my parents were huge fans. The day he passed I cried. I still regret never being able to go and see him live. One day maybe I’ll visit his mansion in Minneapolis.

[@Zuppete]

I understand you well.... I feel the same when Morricone died

[@breeirish5743]

Adore him singing his own song from his heart and soul. ❤

[@user-xq4or3sl4s]

Absolutely the greatest of all time. He is missed. There will never be a replacement.

[@GjaP_242]

Not only did Prince write songs, but he played most instruments and produced music. His hands-on approach gave creative power back to artists. By taking full control over the direction of his work, Prince was able to shape the sounds that still influence countless musicians to this very day. Prince's multifaceted talent on numerous instruments was crucial to his musical legacy. He created a unique sound that blended funk, rock, pop, and R&B elements, and his virtuosic playing was a key part of that sound. 0:07 [Indie Band Guru; Olimpus Music]

[@user-uh1ln4hu4m]

Да, Принс был талантлив.

[@Luiie808s]

Is hard to believe that someone like him existed...

[@jonylawson73]

Amen

[@trawlins396]

He was way too magical to stay on earth..

[@marynamurray9385]

So happy he existed and provided us with such amazing music and entertainment!

[@MNTayler]

Why?

[@Machelle3200]

@Greg Aurora I know right..I swear he was an Elf..LOL!

[@shaytal100]

I just read some comments, all sweet and positive. I got really emotional because I used to meet people like you at Prince concerts. There was always this positive vibe I never felt anywhere else. Thank you for letting me feel this again, being part of a big family! Thank you brothers and sisters! I wish I would meet some of you again one day. Nothing compares to you!

[@suzeesix]

shaytal100 Purple People are the best in the world. Always. It was definitely a big family and nothing but love.

[@shaytal100]

@@suzeesix Yes I miss meeting them once in a while ...

[@FluorescentRebel]

I'm a 22 year old prince fan. I understand his eccentricity and his wisdom that a lot of my generation dismisses to madness. I'm happy to be apart of this community too. I hate that I never saw him live. It was a dream. But I've felt his presence ✨💜✨

[@pikvlieg]

We love and miss you too! Stay Strong and listen to the Purple One even more!!!

[@jonathantrauner3742]

Prince and Sinead O Connor. RIP forever to them. Their symphonies will never ever stop

[@verneochangco8191]

RIP Prince and Sinead O’Connor! One of the best songs he’s ever written!!!! 🙏 🙏❤️❤️🔥🔥

[@dustyeiden5019]

And Chris Cornell.

[@itsme4693]

And the Best, sang by SINEAD O’CONNOR ♥️ (rest in peace girl🤍), you where there, when I needed you most.🥰

[@katashken8382]

It’s been four years now that you’re gone .... Nothing compares to You ♥️ We will Love you, always

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Kat

[@theliastevens2642]

The only concert I ever attended was a Prince concert in Greenville, SC back in 1982 and I was right down front screaming and hollering like I had lost my mind. Even today, I can't watch a Prince video without shedding tears because he was a BRILLIANT ARTIST! Owned his own masters when artists couldn't even do that. I just pray that he didn't suffer when he died. I do believe the angels came and got him from that elevator. Long live his music and I will forever love Prince!

[@christopherj3121]

💜

[@margilvi5890]

🥺

[@ralphlyman2004]

I feel as you do.I have prayed that he did not suffer and that someday the truth will come out on how he died. I love his music.

[@ralphlyman2004]

I wish a family member or friend had stayed with him that night. Well he was a very fine man that was underrated and not understood by friends or family.

[@DJDanceClassic]

you cry a lot, do you?

[@kathleenhebert2278]

Prince NEVER gets old . Such a timeless talented gifted fun to watch and love superstar ! Rock on Prince! 🎸 . Forever your fan!

[@constantinoraouf2888]

He wrote the song, and was a hit straight up, musical genius Prince RIP

[@djlarrypeace]

I don’t think anyone that sang with him ever made him feel the spirit like Rosie did. The two of them together were amazing. I just found a new love for this performance.

[@michaelbiggs7129]

Thats what i thought..he seemed genuinly happy..

[@reynamac28]

it was spiritual

[@lizziewalker7844]

Rosie Gaines is a wonderful singer 🙏

[@lorraine3723]

Nothing ever will compare. 💜

[@Shayra2you]

Nothing. Ever.

[@lanetteclowney7874]

I over agree

[@notw333]

Missing Prince today. See you again one day, Prince.

[@Rita_654]

He wrote this song ❤

[@andrewnicolas]

💜

[@ncarpenter28]

He was so beautiful...inside and out. 😢💜

[@jessicamurchison2501]

Still can’t believe this Beautiful Man is no Longer with Us . . . Such a Powerful Soul . . . RIP Purple One🕊

[@jamesmarc6844]

Hey Jessica how are you doing today???

[@tinastebbins2385]

Yes. I keep his voice, his sound, his image, his scent...in my mind...to carry His memory w me, back N2 The Light ✨🕯️✨🫶✨🕯️✨

[@devans00]

Everybody on stage so super talented. I love how into the song the crowd is. Hands up.

[@user-ir9jw9yo8v]

One of the greatest songs ever! No matter who sang it…. Sinead, Chris or Prince!!! Truly perfect song.

[@janetgeller7272]

So sweet when he blew a kiss to someone in the audience he knew. He looked so happy to see the person he had an almost imperceptible bobble getting back on stage. Seems to me Prince loved his female and male friends so much. I bet he was really grateful for them which accounts for their near unanimous praise and loyalty to him. I don’t know, but he strikes me as an amazing friend who had a unique, special relationship with each of them.

[@suzeesix]

His mom was there.

[@B.Jewels]

He don't blow a kiss to a specific person he blew a kiss to the crowd they were holding him up when dived into the crowd. basically he thanked him for holding him up.

[@jamesmarc6844]

Hey Janet how are you doing today???

[@H.R.H-Amina_Bin_Shafiq-SHAKTI]

That little giggle we'll NEVER HEAR AGAIN 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭I JUST MISS YOU SOOOOOO MUCH

[@jasonmdeese4989]

The original Mr. Steal your girl. Imagine being on the front row and experiencing this incredible moment 🤯

[@feastorafamine]

Prince=Genius. PERIOD, That being said he lent the right song to the right girl. There is only ONE song I can say that about. So tragic he is gone. He literally was one in a million. How many artists can you say you know from the jump of any song? RIP purple Legend. That being said, Sinead killed this. I think she did him justice

[@richardanderson6818]

Agreed. He was a musical genius. But I think Sinead's version is better. My opinion. Also the Prince estate refusing to grant rights to the song for her documentary is just petty. Would granting the rights take away from Prince's amazing talents? I think not.

[@sportsnoticeboard]

@@richardanderson6818 You got to respect his wishes weather you agree or not. By some accounts it became a feud between them and was the record companies decision.

[@richardanderson6818]

@@sportsnoticeboard You say "his" wishes, but it was my understanding that it was his sister representing the estate that made the decision. Of course as you know the moment has passed and even if it hadn't, you can "respect his wishes" from the perspective of "hey it's their decision to make" and still have an opinion, with mine being that it is petty. There's room for all of these talented individuals. It's said that if you have a single candle in a dark room and then add another candle, it does not take away the light that the first candle emits.

[@sportsnoticeboard]

@@richardanderson6818 I did a google of it "Prince did not meet O'Connor until after she had covered his song. Their interactions were, according to her, less than amicable." Of course we are talking from the peanut gallery .....

[@luxekook]

If he was 1 in a million, we would have 8,000 of him. He’s 1 in a trillion.

[@mygoogleemail2063]

After this performance, Prince made everyone pancakes. No joke.

[@vs-ww7cb]

But did Wayne havta choke a bitch? 🤣 . Great comment 👍

[@nomadson615]

I thought that was a joke back then. Holy hell that Chapelle show.

[@travalesblount7577]

Blouses

[@charlessutherland5572]

It was a joke but was based on facts. Prince and Charlie Murphy had a good game of pick-up basketball. Prince never changed into shorts but wore his stage attire and completely destroyed Charlie's team with help from his crew. At the end he was magnanimous in his victory and was the best host; pancakes all around. RIP Prince Rogers Nelson and Charlie Murphy. The game still continues; Computer Blue.

[@annishilcock4587]

Such a generous genius. He found talent and he let it fly in his music. It wasn't about ego it was about love.

[@marcosmartinez8088]

Yeah. That's the thing, Prince until this day is one of the most beloved artist by the artists community and such an inspiration to the artists. He always believed if he could shine, the other artists or musicians could shine too. Rosie+Prince was a great duo singing. Also, is incredible how he believes in the women's music talent.

[@jason5409]

Read about his relationships. Plenty of ego.

[@annishilcock4587]

@@jason5409 That depends on what you want to believe. I think the people who actually knew him who don't go by hearsay might disagree.

[@jamesmarc6844]

Hello Anni how are you doing today????

[@educatedresponse4298]

Doesn't matter what anyone adds here. We can never say enough! All my heroes have died!

[@julioenriquez1117]

His giggle is the perfect interlude for any song. The one and only Prince!

[@Cevensities]

This man was EPIC in every sense of the word....long live Prince!

[@joannestewart4959]

I am listening to Prince in honour and sorrow for the loss of these great artistes RIP

[@zeniascreativespace3890]

that man was the most talented musician/songwriter/singer to ever walk this earth. Also Prince didn't sweat, he glittered like an evening star 🥰💫

[@Rk-vr1xv]

Agree! he was amazing, I miss him so.

[@rebuttalc2075]

Prince estate droppin heat almost every night

[@marylee-anderson8793]

Much thanks so loved and missed. He was such a treasure for all of us💜

[@burlhorse61]

is this the first time they've released this video??

[@Hyperact1ve_zeec]

Jim C I wish MJs estate would do the same 😣 I love princes estate for still caring abt us fans

[@scaryanima9268]

This used to be on KZbin before they took it down.

[@annarodriguez5617]

MJ's state could never😭

[@MrBlactye]

Prince is a true damn legend.

[@pearsequigley1092]

The only version of this song, and true original RIP Prince

[@Thlls]

The best cover of his own song.

[@TheCerebralDude]

We miss you so much Prince . Greatest musician who has ever lived, ever

[@reesereese4176]

So much talent wrapped up in prince.Gone but never forgotten.

[@skyscraperoarb3586]

michael jackson is the king prince jealous of the king of pop

[@pandabear4640]

rowell brao not sure why you think he’d be jealous of MJ? Prince wrote his own music and played multiple instruments, so no reason for him to be jealous of Michael!

[@freddiemontanez8461]

Eric Johnson,. Yes.

[@skyscraperoarb3586]

@@pandabear4640 not as big as mj was.

[@janeyaa]

this is as quality as a performance gets.

[@Grace-bi2mk]

Missing you Prince. Your voice and lyrics will forever be on my heart.

[@stateofgrace2786]

RIP Prince. RIP Sinead O'Connor. RIP Chris Cornell.

[@TheJerrydon575]

He wrote it, he can SING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@777kevnash]

I was there! I actually lifted him from the crowd back onto the stage.

[@sarah-janemcconnell6661]

Oh wow! That’s so cool. 💓

[@Anita3kidsS.]

@Kevin Wenk Wow...blows my mind. Was just wondering what it would feel like to be a person who "lifted him" through the crowd. Then I saw your comment. In awe! 💜🎶🏓🎤🕊☔🕯🏀🛁👑

[@lisajoy7628]

I don't believe you. They don't trust anybody to do this. It's usually his security and body guards!! You might have been there but you damn sure didn't lift him. You could tell that was rehearsed and apart of the show.

[@777kevnash]

@@lisajoy7628 not that I care if you believe me, for the sake of continuity I will explain. "Dude" "what those who worked in his touring team referred to him as", taught me about continuity. His head of Security absolutely trusted me and relied on me to always be were they couldn't be. when he crowd surfed from the stage to the piano riser it was completely unrehearsed, in fact I asked him how we were going to get him there, and as always he just smiled and said don't worry about it. however when he crowd surfed back to the stage his security was on the crowd side of the barricade, when the crowd got him to the barricade he looked at me like " what now" the crowd handed him to me and I placed him on the stairs to the stage. he turned and blew me a kiss saying thank you. one of many wonderful memories of working for him.

[@lisajoy7628]

Kevin. That's exactly what I said. You made it sound like you were a fan in the audience..you made no mention of SECURITY trusting you to always be there. That's the operative word. Security...dude.

[@newschoolrhythm]

His vocal inflections in this version are just straight up ridiculously gorgeous.

[@richardmorgan9884]

Only man who could wear high heal boots, mascara, eyeliner and steal your woman!!!!

[@user-xr8co4oi8h]

Right, and don't forget something from a woman's closet.

[@claradelano128]

YOUR COMMENT IS TRUE. BUT STEAL MICHAEL JACSONS LIL GIRL FOR HOW LONG. BOTH TURNED OUT LOSERS. A BIG ICON LIKE THE LADY. COULDNT CHOOSE. THE BIGGEST CHOICE COMES DOWN TO TOP CHOICE AND SEVERAL TO CHOSE FROM. COMES DOWN TO HER CHOICE. THE BIGGER YOU ARE THE HARDER YOU FALL. LIKE THE HOUSE OF USHER

[@mounaisabella3190]

Haha!

[@brianwilliams9462]

and beat you in basketball (it really happened!)

[@terrymullins9772]

Or man

[@alexelsewhere404]

In lockdown in 2020 and this unlocked emotions I didn't know I had.

[@aprilcarter2504]

I just cried too. I hadn't seen this before. 💜💜💜

[@dianer558]

Alex, I know exactly what you are feeling. Stay well

[@juliejones8709]

Yes - me too actually. I think Prince is utterly amazing and a legend. A legend who is able to reduce me to a blubbing mess just by his performance 🙏

[@tyrellcorporation1075]

PRINCE is a healing force around whole world. You are not along at all , so many around earth are under his sounds.

[@teina123]

Yes💜🖤💜🖤💜

[@barbatkinson5822]

Simply beautiful and magical. ❤

[@melokulekumalo2225]

My brothers and I went to Highschool with him in Minnesota. He was always so far ahead of his time. Sometimes I still wonder if the world will ever catch, see or experience his vision.

[@HectorFernandez83]

How lucky to have been able to listen to a contemporary Mozart

[@wilbertkendal2524]

Prince is without doubt a genius. But Prince is Prince.

[@Wojciech_Gola]

@@wilbertkendal2524 Good Point! There is only one Prince and will be

[@Tom-TomAlmighty]

He completely gave himself over To the music . What a musical mystic.

[@chrismariemartin4908]

THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER "PRINCE" PERIOD...PURE TALENT! MISS YOU "PRINCE"! 🎶🎶🎶💗💎🌟

[@islandbirdw]

I’ll never forget the first time I saw Prince, he was opening for the Stones and he showed up in a purple frock coat and frilly Victorian ascot style shirt and his boots w heels. No body was ready for him in 1981 in Anaheim we were there for JGeils and The Stones. So people started throwing stuff at him. (Rowdy festival crowd) I can’t even remember what he played at that point but he was way ahead of his time that’s for sure!

[@70schild420]

Nothing compares to Prince❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesmarc6844]

Hello Marilyn how are you doing today ????

[@jmeree]

Can we appreciate that perfect face with no plastic surgery … The most gorgeous, sexy, talented 5’2 man that ever lived 🙌🏽🙌🏽💜💜💜

[@gabrielford3473]

I've always said, after seeing him live, that is the tallest 5'2 I've ever seen! His stage persona was larger than life. How lucky to have been alive during his time!

[@emiliechaussidiere]

Such a wonderful piece of art Infinite gratitude ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lovesigner]

I get chills EVERY time on this one!!!

[@demetratenner1339]

So as I'm starting to watch prince more these days , I can't believe just how talented he was ... His vocal range was impeccable... He could sing anything , in any note , he even sang jazz. Wow,, what a talent.

[@ColonBurns]

He was the greatest

[@TheTransitmtl]

And considered in the top guitarist of modern era

[@bazooie]

he also played 47 instruments.

[@alexwaller2237]

@@TheTransitmtl Not sure about that but he would be up there for sure.

[@coloroldmoviesus8605]

He was just singing falsetto sometimes. It is not a true range

[@Franzie2105]

I love his way to dress, i love his face, his smile, his voice. He was a genius.

[@adrianaribeirohernandes6256]

me too, he was beautiful, clever, talented, perfect...nothing compares to Prince

[@jamesmarc6844]

hello how are you doing today??

[@andrewnicolas]

Incredible

[@mindychristopoulos1987]

Every time I see this video it touches my heart. We lost Prince way to soon. Let the Angels be with him now. Talent that can never be replaced.

[@stephanieevans2252]

Brilliant genius sexy fantastic man!! So much incredible talent!! So sad without him in the world and so sad he was sad ... How do we miss this and lose people💔💜💜💜💜 Love him, singing with angels now!

[@andrewnicolas]

😔 💜

[@michellesoucie3763]

Prince gave his all and he was PERFECTION

[@calebbeecher3400]

This dude is so fire! I can't stop watching this live version of him and Rosie killin it!

[@user-bh4er8jo5u]

Still singing along, love the different riffs/ranges. Beautiful. Sincerely, Teresa

[@johnbarnett6924]

That Sax was Right on Time,for Me❤ Thanks All John Barnett ❤

[@ToniGordon24]

Nothing compares to His Royal Badness singing his own songs!!! Rest in Peace Beautiful 1 !!! 💜💜💜

[@magda_madej_perez]

For people who say Prince was underrated? How so? He was always an inspiration of so many amazing artists, and continues to be. He won 7 Grammys, an Oscar, sold 150 million records and is referred to as GOAT.

[@MegaLadyQua]

I think the people who stated Prince is underrated probably think Jesus is Underrated

[@poliziagrammaticale9430]

Nowadays we can safely assume that "underrated" is the most overrated adjective in KZbin comments.

[@anastaciaemilia4026]

hands down. Prince he is the best musician who has ever lived in our time.His genius is at par with that of Mozart's. Two different eras, different styles, but both divinely endowed with a gift.

[@constantine5028]

Bcs of new generation i think he doesnt get enough credit for his work

[@KnotPhound]

The word "underrated" is a term that has been overutilized to death to the point that it seems to have lost its whole meaning. Not the first time nor the last time that it will happen to another word.