Prince - Purple Rain - Live At American Music Awards 1985 (HQ)

Remastered video and audio for better quality

[@JamesPhillips6018]

I know every generation thinks their music is the best, but you have to admit this generation is tough to beat.

[@SONOFABITCH]

I didn't realize it was a contest.

[@EarlGarrett-kl7tl]

U Are Absolutely Correct, I was 24 this is My Music, MJ, Madonna So Many!!!

[@kalmia4066]

I truly feel sorry for anyone who wasn't around to witness Prince and the '80s in real time. It was magical.

[@aprilking4058]

Yes absolutely he was amazing

[@paymaker11]

Absolutely !

[@Kamandi1971]

it was magical till 1986 when the the revolutuion spilt i left

[@kaboodd4936]

I wish I was alive in the 80s 🙁

[@leighdick7493]

My absolutely favorite song ever. I have to say I LOVE GROWING UP IN THE 80'S

[@halfwaysouthproject1050]

Damn. That passion and talent combined was overwhelming. I FELT that.

[@lexlecoq1588]

I sang The most beautiful girl In The World with Prince!!! I reached all The high screaming falsetto!!! You can listen to it on my chanell, Lex Lecoq!!!

[@lexlecoq1588]

Thank You!!! Have You listen to my duet with Prince!!!

[@rickybobbydastar6534]

Talented Blk man what a f*ckin rockstar wish I was there

[@sassyd8738]

I did too made me cry everytime i watch him live this song

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

Damn😂😊

[@Rhonda333]

One of the best guitar players ever

[@user-bb3wf8qm9x]

Even Eric Clapton said so.

[@777Eliyahu]

Prince says more with one string bend than most guitar players can do with the entire fretboard. RIP to the legend!!

[@MrVioletblue]

It's sooooooo TRUE.

[@luisangelrodasmaldonado9720]

Dont need drop z tuning to sounds amazing.

[@IPING4U]

I worked for ABC and was in the front of the audience helping a camera with his cable.

[@natewhite714]

Was Micheal Jackson at this awards show?

[@IPING4U]

Probably, I can't remember

[@IPING4U]

They had plastic sheets behind them and guys in the grid pouring purple paint on the plastic running down it.

[@GaryRPeters]

They should just cancel awards shows. Nothing will ever top this.

[@husker22chad63]

And Super Bowl halftime shows.

[@william3000201]

You mean to tell me you don't enjoy 2 chains and elephant man lol

[@khaisproductions]

Yeah

[@AC-mp7cx]

@@husker22chad63 1993 was the peak by far.

[@AC-mp7cx]

alot of great artists in the past 20 years have done as well

[@william3000201]

Prince once in a lifetime, you may never see another like him. A real Rockstar

[@AC-mp7cx]

yeah every humans unique, thats how it goes

[@william3000201]

@@AC-mp7cx But every human isn't viewed the same as he . Nor should they be and when you make it as a music hero or icon. There's nothing wrong with a little praise if it were you people wouldn't treat like it . Didn't matter or he accomplished nothing.

[@AC-mp7cx]

@@william3000201 Yes I agree, but there's been many huge pop stars in the 80s, and 90s too.

[@william3000201]

@@AC-mp7cx Wrong again there were only 4 doing numbers like him Michael Jackson, Prince , George Michael and Maddona. Of course the Beatles and you can throw in Elvis Presley . But Prince at his highest point was doing numbers like Thriller and actually beat Michael Jackson at some award shows. Leave your own comments on your page, I'm a fan no haters over here 😎

[@riffmaster5805]

@@william3000201 including EL DEBARGE

[@johngoble7777]

You’ll probably never see a star like this again. Can sing, dance, world class guitarist, act, dress like a star, and is naturally a star without trying. He owns this room full of other “stars.”

[@nicolematheny4274]

YESSS!! Owned it for sure❤

[@z0ee996]

Not so sure about dancing… but yes to the other stuff

[@Palmwhat]

I think severely overrated in the way of singing

[@curragh4635]

​@kylesummers4312 nah dude he had a great voice

[@Palmwhat]

@@curragh4635 if scratchy with no range is your thing thats your thing Stan Walker purple rain 1000x better then the original

[@bluepeopledonotexistblackp7001]

Prince really said “Man F*ck This Mic!”😂👏🏽

[@eipnvn3976]

Too beautiful for this world. His face and the heart in this performance, otherworldly. What a great era to be young

[@husker22chad63]

This might be the greatest thing I have ever seen

[@timpino4503]

Quite possibly the BEST rendition of Purple Rain Prince ever did. Love the hall of fame guitar solo at the end! 🎸🔥

[@abankse83]

The one at the SB in Miami (IMOP) comes REALLY close tho'

[@AprilW-ls6bd]

He looked snooty and nervous but then he relaxed , and brought the house down and made history that night in

[@imageskj1]

The performance at the Grammys!

[@carolinefranciswonderwoman]

I Agree

[@sayandas3939]

Na the super bowl one is the best

[@Auntkekebaby]

One of the greatest solos of all time.

[@illysteezburg]

If not the…

[@AprilW-ls6bd]

Of all time .!!!**. It's now 2023

[@e.l.norton]

Thaaaaaat's a stretch. It's good. Real good. But, it's not near the top of the list of all-time.

[@illysteezburg]

@@e.l.norton who else you got ?

[@e.l.norton]

@@illysteezburg Edward Van Halen: Eruption, or his entended guitar solo on Live: Without a Net, or Secrets, Beat it, or any number of his solos. Stevie Ray Vaughan: Texas Flood, Voodoo Chile, or Life Without You, live. David Gilmour: Comfortably Numb Jimmy Page : Stairway to Heaven Eric Clapton: Crossroads Lynyrd Skynyrd: Freebird Steely Dan : Kid Charlemagne Mark Knoppfler: Sultans of Swing The Eagles: Hotel California And, on, and on.

[@pamelatherambla3000]

I was 21. God I miss the 80s

[@openyoureyes3969]

I was 9, my cousin was getting married and I was the flower girl. I remember hearing this song playing in the limo. She was your age at the time. Who do young people today get to remember?

[@benayancey4474]

I was 12. Great memories!

[@lexlecoq1588]

I sang The Most beautiful girl In The World with Prince!!! I can sing as high as him!!! I don't pretend to sing as good as him but In falsetto I'm able to go as high as Prince!!! Listen to it on my chanell ''Lex Lecoq''

[@mariabenjamin8018]

Me too...I was only 6 but still remember listening to him in my jelly shoes lol

[@ThundermanSze]

I was 12. And this was an *huge* impact on me.

[@rhondakay3109]

I took a bus for an hour to buy this cassette tape when I was 14. It was the first cassette I ever owned. 35 years later and it still sends chills down my spine when I hear this song. RIP Prince -Baby you're a star.💜

[@benji7587]

And so are YOU!

[@MrMosoani]

incredible. love from the other side of the globe. i keep going back to this video when I wanna feel the power of real music. just so much passion in one video.

[@trinapowell4436]

He straight up kicked the hell out of the mike stand. The man was swag personified.

[@mariavito9309]

I remember seeing this the night it came on television. I was in the 5th grade. I don't think anyone could comprehend the greatness they were witnessing. LEGEND.

[@edgerunnerproduction]

Same here. I recorded it vhs and kept it for many years. Glad I can still find it here. One of the best live versions of this sone I’ve seen. Killed it!

[@lorettaonlivetv6851]

I remember very well. I was in the 5th grade as well. I knew then he was one one very different and special. My whole family were Prince fans, including me. This was epic and ICONIC. 💜☔️♐️

[@stovingtonprep3783]

Maria.........You're joking right? There isn't a dry eye in the place and everyone's on their feet.

[@InterlockinG70]

Likewise. I was I. 6th grade and remember watching it. Truly amazing!!

[@voodoosman4ever]

Well since we are dating ourselves I was in the 8th grade when I saw this. I have to say to this very day i get moved to tears whenever I see him perform this song. Can't wait to see him at the big jam session in the sky!

[@atomicplaygirl66]

His outfit is everything. Beautiful fabric.

[@moniquemitchell5092]

Camille Bunn Yes.

[@lisaknell1809]

AtomicPlayGirl 66 I loved both Prince and The Revolutions clothing on this tour. The fabric is gorgeous indeed!

[@atomicplaygirl66]

@@lisaknell1809 agreed.......and......your hairstyle is beautiful!

[@lisaknell1809]

AtomicPlayGirl 66 that’s sweet of you to say! Thank you!

[@rogerlawes3291]

Versace

[@Dustyholes]

his swagger is still unmatched

[@accepthisname]

We went from performances like this to whatever TF the music award shows are today. Had to come back here after the Grammy's to see what true talent once looked like.

[@christophertracy2807]

Aint that the truth. It makes you a little sad that you will never see this again and we are left with the demonic morally bankrupt poison that we have today. Well, at least we can watch old clips like this as evidence of better days gave us the glory and majesty of God given talents

[@lottdominique]

E we have too much content these days. Everything is for the moment. Nobody is trying to shut shit down

[@Noname11364]

This was my generation as a kid/teen so that’s why I don’t watch the Grammys anymore. It’s Terrible now.

[@metalchix]

@@christophertracy2807 I mean, they thought, Prince was demonic and morally bankrupt back in the day. I remember very specifically my junior high English teacher ranting about this performance the day after.

[@richardmcniff6776]

Whatever you think of this comment, I don't care. The greatest musician that's ever lived.

[@user-bb3wf8qm9x]

I hear you. Don't stress, stay focused on the (real) music b/c there won't be another one like Prince anytime soon.

[@ednajoseph8601]

💯%

[@rubycattwo5977]

Genau so ist es ❤

[@taylornelson2416]

I'm a 20 year old hip hop fan and agreed

[@christophermannmanno6318]

That's the greatest performance of Purple Rain I've ever seen. Just incredible. Prince was truly unique.

[@motriucdaniela4202]

This is how immortality looks like

[@LifeHackMEDIATV]

this is Prince at his PEAK POWERS. 27 years old right after the major Success of his major movie "Purple Rain" What a time in American Music history:) LEGENDARY

[@ingodwetrust5345]

this better 👉🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoC1epyfrNqprKs

[@reginafris6822]

Prince was still 26. This was January of 1985. He turned 27 six months later.

[@caudrelierevelyne8367]

My god ...he was a genius

[@elfunko3928]

Insane, this would never happen in any Award show today, just mesmerising!!!

[@IChIDH]

no one today has that much talent and charisma.

[@craigprice1598]

@@IChIDH , exactly

[@elfunko3928]

@@IChIDH totally agree, Prince was like no other, a true genius.

[@ShieldsUp4]

Prince was the ONE performer from the 80s that not only met expectation in those BIG stage moments but he could absolutely transcend those expectations and just leave the stage in ashes... which is why still it's astonishing for me to hear that some of his music peers don't peg him higher on the list of greatest guitarists.

[@kajenbop]

Eric Clapton was once asked by a reporter “How does it feel to be the best guitar player in the world?” Eric replied “I don’t know, ask Prince!”

[@ingodwetrust5345]

this better 👉🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoC1epyfrNqprKs

[@JESCO58]

His vocal talents are without peer. Perhaps this is why his guitar skillset is not recognized.

[@marcgranger4786]

Idk dude…Michael Jackson was kinda good in the 80’s..

[@spudmck]

Except the MTV performance of get off, thank wasn't very good

[@Octoberstorm333]

He’s clearly holding back tears and shows so much passion, my god I’ve been taken to church

[@nicolematheny4274]

Amen❤

[@bodazofa123]

The greatest song ever written

[@AC-mp7cx]

relax.

[@khaisproductions]

@@AC-mp7cx no man you relax it is the greatest

[@matiaspereyra9375]

In that case The Beatles and Bob Dylan wrote a gazillion purple rains

[@cccc8643]

him, mj, hendrix, santana, jermaine, n a few others for sure RUTHLESS MOFOS

[@Stine14]

No for real though. This song tackles three different types of relationship dynamics (romantic, professional and family relationships) in one, shows raw vulnerability, an insane falsetto AND gave us THAT guitar solo? Easily one of the greatest songs.

[@shenyaet3350]

He sung his purple heart 💜 out with soo much emotion and passion. I love him 💜

[@florsantos4719]

Amei 👏👏👏👏

[@callmesupreme1533]

💯💯💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@lexlecoq1588]

You can go to my chanell Lex Lecoq, I sang with Prince!!! I sang as high as he did!!!

[@DlomedeS]

Your comment has touched my purple heart.

[@diamondcentofanti7683]

Just the true emotions he put into his music... greatly missed

[@aaronsoto9100]

After the orgasmic solo, he falls to the floor with his eyes close, at 6:42 he opens his eyes and take a quick pick at the audience, he sees the standing ovation, the whole place feels the electricity on the air, he knows he made history. The real king of the 80s.

[@kamfisher1714]

Lol there’s only one MJ

[@ALSILVERU2]

@@kamfisher1714 and countless victims 👬👬👬 lol

[@horrorpowerfilms9481]

@@kamfisher1714 really? a lip syncer that NEVER sung live is your king? how sad. MJ din't even knew the name of the musical instruments, he could not put up a microphone by himself.

[@kamfisher1714]

@@ALSILVERU2 Didn’t know a stan knew more than the FBI and Santa Barbara police department. Not guilty, if you want to nitpick. You should’ve stole prince not to taken in 16 year old in house.

[@kamfisher1714]

@@horrorpowerfilms9481 He sung live, he lip synced because he was singing since the age of 5, due to him selling out arenas while Prince was in middle school. 🤣🤣🤣 Nuff said.

[@wylmarose-head8965]

His highness. Loved this man and his talent. Saw Purple Rain at the theater 13 times. No lie!!!

[@jsab1270]

Me too. Not to mention the numerous times I watched it on VHS then on DVD.

[@kimgallagher490]

I never really realised just how awesome Prince was as a performer and a guitarist. What a complete musician he was. The world is not the same.

[@rolandtony365atgmaydotcom5]

What a lovely song always my favorite song rip prince 😭 we miss you hello how are you doing today I 😘

[@inspectorbudget]

Sad thing is, they don't even know it. Look at the views... That really saddens me. 😕

[@omairaesteban-ry9eh]

Prince fue multinstrumentista. Una artista integral. Eso lo hace leyenda de Rey. 🎵🎼🎶🌟👏👏👏👏👏👏🎸🎼

[@farrellcityking1]

The greatest that ever did it.

[@Nick_Naim]

I still cry when I remember that he's gone, especially after seeing the recently released video of him being interviewed at 11 years old. We get to see the legend before he was, after his passing.

[@isabel1983]

same :(

[@PURPLE.REIGN.1999]

At 3:04 it looks like he's overcome with emotion, knowing right there, he reached the stars forever.

[@CherryBlossomskt]

Purple Reign I saw that

[@belliott88]

Wow, thank you for pointing this out. You’re so right. What a beautiful moment. Captured, capitalized on, expressed, performed perfectly, and immortalized forever by Prince. The Purple One.

[@wandablanchet7966]

My God what a performance.

[@ingodwetrust5345]

this better 👉🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoC1epyfrNqprKs

[@MarciaSantos-ox1fk]

This is what a Genius looks like. Incredible! A extraordinary talent at this level only comes once every century. To those who were around in the 80s, how lucky we are to see and hear this. ❤️

[@BOWS3R]

One of the best performances and one of the best artists of all time

[@ingodwetrust5345]

this better 👉🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoC1epyfrNqprKs

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

Star, legend, deep soul, fantastic, the best artist, great art , good mood, style fashion, hair, voice, the best sounds, love music, love Europe, US 🥳😍☺️💋🥥🦋😊🤗💫✨🎼🎬forever show

[@cgeorge6786]

I love how he developed his own signature guitar tone that is unmistakably Prince whenever you hear it.

[@christophertracy2807]

This is the prime of the period when Prince was just beating the shit out of everyone - including Micheal Jackson who was getting all the awards. NO ONE could touch him on anything. Simply invincible, glorious, magical, awe-inspiring and cool as hell.

[@ktmusic8940]

and yet purple rain only sold 20 million copies while Thriller reached over 70 million. Thriller 37 weeks #1, Purple Rain 24. They just used Michael Jackson to promote that guy. But to this day there is no debate.

[@emayhand]

I was 19 in college watching this in my dorm room. I remember everyone being mesmerized by this performance.

[@dagmarramgad5441]

I grew up on Prince. I was in Las Vegas the day he passed away. The sunset was purple that night and I cried like a baby on my hotel balcony blasting this song. Never was hit hard by a famous persons death until that moment. Thank you Prince for all the amazing music and memories.

[@lisaspachuk486]

You can see Prince again in Jehovah's resurrection. Go to Jw.org ask for a study.

[@yungplague5534]

It was fucking hot as hell that day wym bro

[@eipnvn3976]

Same here. Forgot how much I loved him in my younger years and cried like my best friend had died. He was the soundtrack to my young life.

[@antoniofico4557]

Every time I look at this video and the guitar solo starts, I can't help but cry. What a music legend, we'll never have another Prince and that's so sad.

[@horrorpowerfilms9481]

Imagine been in your regular award show and Prince plays Purple Rain with a crazy guitar solo and a climax that ends with Prince on the floor, this thing will never happen today, never ever.

[@ingodwetrust5345]

this better 👉🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoC1epyfrNqprKs

[@lorihemphill8298]

I miss him. A musical GENIUS!!! Nowdays, we have SHIT, which is why I’m here. Again!!!

[@errorinn8834]

When prince began to solo I was like " ohhh.... okay..... this is some real shit going down right here! "

[@twinsylvia17]

Why does this touch my soul? I remember being obessed with this song when I was a child! Princes was freaking amazing and still can't believe he's gone!

[@aprilking4058]

I know I can't either such a Legend 😭

[@nickcrim6735]

One of the top 3 best performances of this song 🔥🔥🔥

[@edgerunnerproduction]

Agreed. I think it’s the best. I just haven’t seen another with this classic line up and overall electricity that this one had. Plus it was fairly perfect with the studio version except one slight lyric mis cue. And the solo was just ripping good. Great tone and he was just on. When he kicked that mic stand over…gave me chills.

[@lancel71]

He set that stage ablaze!

[@bvg83]

The best era of Prince

[@suziegottschling4364]

Prince makes the guitar come alive. No one compares

[@SarahB1863]

I have this in videotape, I recorded it as it aired in 1985. Probably the best awards show performance in history.

[@bolder2009]

Prince has quite a few contenders for best awards show performance in history.

[@horrorpowerfilms9481]

@@bolder2009 name just one other then Prince, 90% of award performers did lip sync and din't play any instruments, just saying.

[@bolder2009]

@@horrorpowerfilms9481 Prince at The Brit Awards in 2006 is another contender. There you go.

[@horrorpowerfilms9481]

@@bolder2009 Totally agree, Prince might have the complete top 5 best tv performances ever. Halftime show, Hall of Fame, Arsenio Hall and even the Grammys.

[@bk_rain7254]

This man was GLORIOUS!

[@emayhand]

This is when I think the entire music world realized this dude was going to have to be reckoned with! He was a once in a generational talent. His raw talent combined with his work ethic was unparalleled.

[@AC-mp7cx]

thats a western centric way to put it, most of the world didn't know him

[@TheAlmightyClipse]

@@AC-mp7cx Hahaha WHAT!!???... Next you'll be telling us "most of the world" didn't know Michael Jackson... I've already seen you make stupid comments on another post in this video. Just because you were under a rock, doesn't mean everyone else was. 🤡

[@aniketkumar197]

@@TheAlmightyClipse dudes got some major insecurities from Prince.. Lol🥴

[@cmsjr2001]

@@AC-mp7cx naw, YOU don't know who prince is, I'm sure your elders do

[@kevinortiz602]

So was James Brown, not for nothing they called him the hardest working man in show business.

[@LollipopCandyChocs]

He sang with 1000% of His heart 😭 my God... Prince is Soooooooooooo CRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAZZZZZZZYYYYYY TALENTED. *speechless if I was there to witness this performance....

[@HoneyDrop30ish]

I was 10, sitting in the floor of my mom’s living room watching this on the floor model color TV. I was on my feet screaming by the end. There will NEVER be another Prince.

[@tomnonetheless]

Super jealous of the angels right now. When prince went home, the heavens played this song as his introduction

[@darrenmurphy_98]

Love this song and Prince is so BEAUTIFUL

[@BabaAminTNAU]

Next level mastery and greatness!! Prince WAS MUSIC PERSONIFIED

[@jamesjackson-df1hi]

OH YES, MUSIC WAS HIS DNA.

[@reginaboone892]

I wasn't even born yet!!!! This is still one of my favorite songs/movies of all time RIP to the great Prince

[@Bonnie-wg6qt]

And thats how its done 💜

[@toddglacy1161]

I remember seeing this on TV when it actually aired back in 1985 and it BLEW MY MIND! I had been digging Prince as he was all over the radio at that point, but I had never seen anything like this stellar performance! He totally owned this American Music Awards and proved beyond any doubt that he was more than just a fluke or talentless wanna-be. He was the real deal and I became a huge and total fan for life. Still listening and appreciating his massive talent 37 years later.

[@user-bb3wf8qm9x]

....and just think for a second about how this man literally played EVERY instrument on his debut album approx. 6 years BEFORE this😮😮! Prince showed the world what a truly talented lover of music was. Decades later.... still ❤ him and his art.....

[@lfalqueto]

Forget about everything you are listening to right now. This is the real thing, this is MUSIC.

[@ingodwetrust5345]

this better 👉🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoC1epyfrNqprKs

[@malcolmeatman-goode8201]

I look at this and smile the whole time. We all miss you dearly prince. Thanks for the good times friend.

[@anooseholay]

The passion in this music is overwhelming. My god it’s amazing.

[@priscillacoffey5897]

Remembering every time I saw Prince in concert. This man wrote the soundtrack to my life. No one could ever replace his artistry. Rest in your purple greatness💜

[@Nkogneetoe]

I am so right there with you!! I tell my friends all the time Prince is the soundtrack of my life!! My favorite artist of all time!!

[@SilverloafGolf]

Gotta be the most moving performance to see, hear and feel in person. Incredible every time I search for this on KZbin, moving every time.

[@borisaguilar5294]

PRINCE swagger to this day the 8th Anniversary of his passing, it UNTOUCHED. when everything Fails *MUSIC* will always Lift you Up. Continue to Rest in eternal peace PRINCE amen.❤

[@psychoshamrock]

I watched this the night it aired...when he kicks that mic stand. My god...

[@notshabbyenuff]

Brings tears to my eyes everytime I watch this. Such a great artist!!! Simply the Best....EVER!!!!

[@leona1315]

A true genius

[@georgenambo2685]

He put his everything in this bit, literally brought the house down, man o my, we love Prince, your awesome music will always live on while those(us) will continue to jam, r.i.p King of rock/pop

[@sandramastrangelo7672]

A true legend. There will be no other like him.

[@ingodwetrust5345]

this better 👉🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoC1epyfrNqprKs

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

Legend😊😂

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

True voice, move, hair, fashion vibes, make up, true, true , true, the gitar vibes⭐️

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

Idol forever performance

[@Kimchi203010]

80s was the golden age for guitarists. prince and eddie dancing and making their guitars sing

[@broaddusmarines]

I haven’t watched this Grammy performance since I was fourteen. I’m now fifty and it gave me as many goosebumps and tears as it did in 1985. Those outfits they’re all wearing look fantastic. Just so beautiful to watch and listen to.

[@edgerunnerproduction]

It was actually the American Music Awards.

[@shermancoleman5941]

​@edgerunnerproduction Facts I still got the Vhs 1985 what a great year 😊

[@philipwurm5121]

I was just graduating High School in 85 and watched this award show live. When Lionel introduced Prince I hit record on the VCR. I watched this everyday for 3 years! What a performance! He was the baddest Cat ever! He crushes that guitar in the end!!!!!!! Still loving it all these yrs later!!!!!

[@victorcorrea9043]

Such amazing talent.. A legend RIP!

[@ingodwetrust5345]

this better 👉🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoC1epyfrNqprKs

[@sinsaraymoody1453]

The worlds most talented singer! RIH♥️

[@kjkell8296]

You never caused us trouble, You never caused us any pain, You only took us dancing In the Purple Rain, Prince 🎶 Miss u on this Earth, see u on the Other Side. RIP

[@trevorwaenga7550]

And that is how you write.. arrange.. compose.. and deliver a song that touches... moves and inspires is beyond many artists Very few artists possess this inner vision Prince was lit 🔥 well before and after many musicians The core if his flame was Purple... He stood out and as most of us know... he worked hard at doing so 💜 The sounds this guy makes with a guitar is unreal

[@gaylahuckaby1]

The night before I heard about Prince passing I dreamed I was in a stadium people were coming in and all of a sudden Prince was right there on the stage but he was young wearing his purple outfit playing and singing Purple Rain nobody else on the stage..... I wake up my daughter is crying omg Mom Prince died.... 😭☔🙏🏽✝️🕊

[@katygaston8777]

so sad 😢😥

[@Lisa-ev6lw]

It looked like he was holding back tears 💔😪

[@MrStankeylubric]

One of the greatest live performance ever

[@henryadolfo4841]

Nothing compare with you master PRINCE

[@eipnvn3976]

Maybe David Boqwie ;)

[@tipicofutbal]

In another universe somewhere, Prince is the King Of Pop.

[@satchman1965]

How in the hell were those people able to stay seated during this performance? Incredible. RIP Prince. The one and only.

[@nostromo7928]

I was thinking the same thing! How could they sit all the way through that performance?!

[@kolnidur_]

Cyndi Lauper going crazy when Prince kicked that microphone 6:00

[@kerrietuck2716]

Agree with Gary Peters comment. Nothing will ever top this. Prince was a genius. His catalogue of songs got me through a lot of pain. One of the most intelligent and interesting men from a world of music. In my opinion.. Long live the absolute King 💜

[@Angela_Esmeralda]

He sang that day for Vanity too... She gave him his purple award! She was there. 💜

[@Bitingyouintheeye]

Too hit those high notes at the end with pitch perfection is all that’s required to see the greatness.

[@elvismarte7638]

One of the GREATEST performances

[@ingodwetrust5345]

this better 👉🏽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoC1epyfrNqprKs

[@cocojacksin1281]

Was he crying? Yesssss! This when music meant something.

[@sexobscura]

your comment has earned you AIDS

[@AlessioRomaMusic]

Timeless performance ✨️🎶

[@jackieparmz]

No one has ever been better. Before, during or since. No one ever will be. There was only one Prince Rogers Nelson, and he made sure we got to experience him.

[@farrellcityking1]

The one and only 🐐

[@belliott88]

I have yet to come across a better performed and captured moment of musical brilliance and triumphant human excellence. This is beyond exceptionally awesome. This is like, every once in a while, God puts a human on Earth and says, “Watch this...” R.I.P. 🌹

[@AC-mp7cx]

he wasnt even the best artist of his decade

[@strahinjagov]

Queen at Live Aid?

[@taruscw]

a real live performance no one greater