Prince - "Sign 'O' the Times" | 2004 Induction

Prince performs "Sign 'O' the Times" at the 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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[@DoctorWhoTheSeries]

Prince, one of the funkiest men to have ever lived!

[@simonanderson1617]

The funkiest human ever! From now and into the future - love

[@spencerchristie3735]

Funkiest after James Brown and George Clinton.

[@Mercutiossword]

Then he became a Jehovah's Witness

[@gogoyubari366]

Every lived?

[@Mercutiossword]

@Broughtworst that's because they're a cult.

[@maxbenoit1745]

There needs to be something way above the Hall of Fame for talent like Prince !

[@cellblocknine5385]

The Kingdom. A hall isn't enough.

[@theteleisewilliamsexperience]

True because now they just letting everybody in

[@stevenabbiw1494]

Hall of Excellence

[@coreyzimmerman9782]

Been gone 5 years......still watching AMAZING🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@JohnMurphy-pw3sy]

Put George Clinton and Funkadelic in there too,,, Just been listening to Maggot Brain.... Whole lot of BS! THAT is where Prince got his inspiration from Pure Prince 1971!!! Eddie Hazel and Michael Hampton! Prince as a Guitar God second only to Eddie Hazel imo...

[@eltoro969]

If this guy was underrated for anything, it was his guitar solos.

[@JohnMurphy-pw3sy]

totally agree...

[@ScottEdwardsKayakbirder]

One of the greatest guitarists EVER….if you need convincing listen to his solo on ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’…..he OWNS it

[@simonhall2682]

This is a great solo really jazzy.

[@NOWtheband]

He's not underrated at all as far as I can tell. It seems to me that many people rate His guitar playing highly. 🙂

[@mjleb1]

❤❤❤❤ woww this is pure jam

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

20 years later PRINCE YOU will N E V E R be forgotten

[@ayeshaabdulghaffar7308]

Just gotta say that my parents never exposed me to the greatness of this man when I was a young due to their hate. Luckily I rebelled and got to experience the GOAT. He is easily the sexiest man ever.

[@good4tune]

Never be another like this man. The command, the artistry. Impossible.

[@enricocifiello]

The best live version ever! The groove, the band, the guitar solo, the arrangement!!!!!🎧🎧🙌🙌

[@gefiltefist2088]

Right? I’d only ever heard the studio version and I didn’t realize it was such a secret banger

[@enricocifiello]

Unbelievable ❤🎼🎤

[@tg5275]

I have had the pleasure of watching this greatness in concert. Then later at a pub. He loved to do impromptu concerts in the towns he had big arenas sold out. Loved watching him perform. True magic.

[@TheMarkyMarx]

Nobody else could paint with music the coming apocalypse and make it sound so funky.

[@demetrisaguebor1292]

Blackwell was a monster drummer RIP

[@Romchikthelemon]

Sad. It was magical.

[@shadowgod7523]

Yes he was! He mos def had his own style...if u hve a ear for music you would know it

[@The_McD]

One of the greatest of all time. The 2009 Montreux with Prince is just incredible.

[@justintime8922]

Beast

[@LorenzoNW]

Reminds me of when Steve Gadd performed Aja.

[@rusticization]

Rest in peace to both Prince and John Blackwell.

[@damianagurgel3916]

Amém

[@stevedrums1675]

He was a monster drummer with just right balances of power, groove, technique and feel. Way too soon......:(

[@karenrawlings4041]

John was amazing

[@robertrttaylor2752]

R.I.P. John and Prince

[@jumaineadams9152]

Hold Up, John Blackwell Died.

[@theresalavalle8521]

Prince is the king, queen duchess, duke and the all of music. Absolutely incredibly fantastic like no other. Let's all bow down to the greatness he was. Miss ya forever prince.

[@bfr74vz80]

This level of talent is gone forever. 💜😪

[@grahamwa65]

Prince! Amazing. That Drummer.... Oh boy!

[@ellisacklin514]

Mesmerising as always. The dude was simply the baddest man on the planet

[@soaribb32]

His asimetrical suit is so cool. The gun mic too. Big pimpin'.

[@JoeMoss83]

I've worked at probably over 500 concerts. Prince is probably in my top 5 performers list.

[@christopherj3121]

Prince had that band on point that night!

[@bolder2009]

Always on point. The standard had to be maintained. Tommy Barbarella said that when he was a part of the NPG he never saw or heard Prince make a mistake on stage.

[@bala4fa]

When I see videos like this, I'm still in utter disbelief, first by looking at Prince and then brother John back there. All I can do is just relieve a heavy sigh...

[@gregoryfrancois3665]

john blackwell , we miss you, thanks for all!!!!

[@stevesemenuk4497]

One of the greatest live jams I’ve ever seen

[@aphexlane]

His best recorded solo. Absolutely mind blowing. Gets overshadowed by the gently weeps soloing.

[@le_th_]

That's because he walked out onto that stage, stole the show, and put every single other guitarist to shame. That is not at all meant to put anyone else out there down but to just state what occurred. You have artists and musicians, and then you have another category all together, and we just call that Prince. You can really place him in a category with anyone else, and you can't really compare him with anyone else. No one before....or since...has come close to being whatever it was that Prince was. ...and not I'm not some super fan, I just tell the unvarnished truth.

[@TheKennethdurden]

Inhuman. God I miss this incredible being sharing this space and time. He made it look easy, but he was blowing away music's elite and making them take notes.

[@henryadolfo4841]

Nothing compares to you. Master Prince Rogers Nelson. God save Prince 4ever

[@PaybackisaMan]

The Greatest Performancer of All Time in History of Music...The Greatest Genius in Every Since ....He was the Reincarnation of the Highest Possible Quality of Music by Far Away from Artist formerly known as PRINCE!!!!!

[@trashedbodomguy]

That's debatable.terry kath was a badass musician.

[@arsen5479]

SIR PAUL McCARTNEY

[@Power_Fantastic]

100% Agreed, anyone saying otherwise is dead wrong! Prince was, is and forever will be the most complete GOAT of all GOATs when it comes to music.

[@maddogmcd3025]

The one and only for me no one even comes close a true icon!!

[@ptoyman]

This is the version he rocked on the Musicology Tour. Best arrangement I’ve heard. The bass, percussion, horns, vocals... shit was just tight.

[@JohnSmith-vf1fg]

💯‼️

[@JohnSmith-vf1fg]

Agree

[@JohnSmith-vf1fg]

The showmanship and the affection he showed to the audience, his band mates, and of course to John. I pray that they added this version in the Sign O’ The Times Box Set. Can’t help but rewind to the part where he takes his foot off the pedal and cues on the note (the band is playing as one) and pointing to JOHN. Don’t see how it was humanly possible that he was on beat when the sound of the music he made with the pedal was still being created. I don’t know of anyone who could have time that and over compensate yet still be in synch.... insane‼️🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@ptoyman]

@@JohnSmith-vf1fg Oh, Definitely!!!!

[@ediobassi8366]

The song, this version, the band! that guitar , Wonderful

[@skygazer6898]

The ultimate performer. This was the night when Prince blew everyone away with his musicianship and showmanship performing alongside Tom Petty and & co in celebrating George Harrison.

[@valonmuhadri6284]

Just Amazed by his Perfection and Talent....He was Truly the KING OF KINGS🎼🌟🌟❤️🌟🌟🎼

[@armihurme9747]

You are so beutiful and god for everything, miss you Prince💜💜💜💜🎸🎸🎵🎵❤❤💋

[@JohnMurphy-pw3sy]

No Words! Saw this show on the road and man was it out of the ballpark! One of a Kind!

[@MrJako78]

The ultimate Genius of music................

[@toniamarchesiello7508]

He's "The Supreme Art". Elegance, discipline, expressivity, performance, dancing, musicality gift and so much more pushed up to the top 💜💗🎶💘💙🎸💙💘🎶💗💜

[@christophertracy7136]

Prince was on FIRE that night, he stole the show!

[@ericstonsloan7671]

No one will ever top this guy!🎸🎙

[@ricardagottschalk9089]

Candy Dulfer on the Sax🤩🤩🤩

[@bradwallace9253]

He's not human !! RIP PRINCE & JOHN !

[@Divasuzyq]

May our precious Prince always Rest In Peace. ❤️

[@aprilreign7840]

Long live PRN #legacy 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@gonzoradio247]

And John Blackwell jr., badass drummer, what a loss....

[@KeithsTVHD1]

Passed?

[@TipToeThroughThePrettyTulips]

@@KeithsTVHD1 Yes. July of 2017.

[@Erdna1961]

@@TipToeThroughThePrettyTulips not normal to see both here r.i.p p and j

[@thepromiseman7745]

John black well was a pure beast on drums

[@TipOfAfrica0010]

@@TipToeThroughThePrettyTulips, u perhaps know how he passed, was he sick?

[@TheShmikes]

Excellent band, everyone of them

[@chasaandrew6423]

Legend'iary I may think we never see anymore such a great Love One and engaged musician on this ceremony! Most of artist out there knows that Prince got balls like so many lost in the industry

[@doalwa]

Most of the audience were probably peers that were fuming that Prince rocked this joint way harder than they could have in a million years. He was the greatest ever!

[@michaelgray4416]

There is Prince...........and everybody else.

[@7markieboy]

a god that we didn't realise until he was gone. best guitarist ever

[@Cicilo1983]

The brilliance of that song just keeps on growing.

[@Lovepeacejoy..]

Such an amazing performance by Prince!

[@souldieroflove5782]

Prince Forever rock'n Funky !!!! Wooooo Yeah !!!!!!

[@MarkBrydondrums85]

one of a kind never will see this legend.in our lives no more :(

[@ronakjoshi5198]

Happy birthday genius. You’ll live forever in our lives!

[@stevehughes1510]

An incredible artist...........too bad he's not here anymore.

[@beeboy6967]

The best to ever do it. So blessed to have seen him live 3 times. 100 years from now, people will still be talking about him. Rest In Power Mr Rogers.

[@eia2704]

Prince always did 1 leg spins...shits just incredible!

[@ronroc]

I wish he was have released this version of the song. Tight, jazzy, funky, fresh and brings a whole different level to this already brilliant and deceptively simple song with incredible lyrics.

[@anjac9277]

Prince is beyond prizes. There should be a new prize called out: Genius prize for people like Einstein, Mozart, Bach & Prince!

[@DeuceSimmonsOfficial]

Just another Video that Shows why Prince was the Best! 🥳

[@rapidrhinoplumbing-monrovi3269]

"America's Got Talent" would be an understatement. Prince , you tore the roof of that sucker. We miss you Prince.

[@Curse_of_the_moon]

I think this is my favorite prince era fashion wise. When he wore killer suits all the time.

[@tundeuk]

Yep agreed that style is ageless

[@aprilreign7840]

Long live PRN!💜💜💜

[@ellisacklin514]

What a treasure this clip is, breathtaking performance. Oh and his threads. . . D*mn!

[@euanelliott3613]

Super funky music. I saw a documentary on him and was impressed by his writing and playing, and also by the fact his band were very inclusive. Love, Peace & Equality.

[@tamikamcfarlane5492]

The Artiste Prince..love to see him perform..#Givethanks #Onelove

[@Jj-ty7qh]

This is outrageously funky

[@daniellamantia7324]

Looking gorgeous prince ❤️💖❣️😍❤️😍💕❤️💖💖💖💖♥️

[@OpenEyesProd]

matchless talent N 1 human being #princelives

[@dynjarren8355]

So damn smooth, loose and funky! Greatness! 👏🏻😎🎸

[@welcome2paridice824]

The Best 2 ever do it live.

[@susan_d_h11]

He never aged, he just got better and better...!

[@Filete]

Amazing horns section. R.I.P Prince & John Blackwell

[@maasma66]

Que grandioso artista !!!! Dominando todas las facetas. Único e inigualable.

[@mariagloriadiezvictoria2421]

Conocí su música después de morir él .desde entonces la llevo conmigo.diariamente..me encanta.reconozco que también influyó que era testigo

[@barbarawells6845]

Only PRINCE would have a microphone that looks like a hand gun!!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@georgefahim2958]

A genius at work!!

[@brinkybrinkz]

One of the greatest guitarists songwriter etc! Only one Prince!

[@kayekretz6206]

So sad this man. this ARTIST is gone! Beyond joy that we can still see him.

[@T.E.P.]

I'll never get over him moving on .. i love that smile of his ... the G.O.A.T

[@antoinebracy5718]

Brilliant song and lyrics!

[@LEEDIEDZJEE]

Was the audience deaf and blind? How is it possible to NOT react to such a funky performance? Prince I love you 🤟💕💕

[@seamusburke639]

Can we give it up for Rhonda Smith? Playing sick slap bass with press-on nails.

[@troytolbert2005]

🤣💅

[@RaveUn2theJoyFantastic]

Rhonda is such a badass 💜💜💜

[@ptoyman]

Hell yeah! That bass line is just nastay!!!!

[@Timetravel1111]

Yess. Go girl. That’s amazing. 🎸

[@OrdinaryG33K-SF]

I LOVE her! Firstly, she's just a NASTY-ASS bass player! SO Funky! Secondly, she's SUPER-Sexy when she plays! She looks SO good when she's up on stage, funkin' it up! She's my favorite of Prince's bass players, and that's saying a lot, 'cause he's had so many!

[@qwertyzxaszc6323]

this band is amazing! we know prince is amazing but this particular band is the absolute best lineup he ever had

[@classactsexpertiseandinspi4815]

This audience was mainly record company execs - the turkeys for whom Prince represented Christmas! Prince gave a spectacular performance with the best NPG ever here for posterity / future youtube, not for the stiffs in suits.

[@kevinwhitaker119]

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SONG'S EVER BY PRINCE, WHEN THIS SONG CAME OUT... I WAS LISTENING TO PUNK & SKA / REGGAE AND BLUES, AND THIS SONG JUST BLEW ME AWAY...A GOOD COMMENTARY ON SOCIAL ISSUES...R.I.P. PRINCE # 🕊️🕊️☮️☯️🇺🇸🇬🇧🎸 A LEGEND 🌍🌏🌎❤️☮️ PEACE

[@paisleyprincess7996]

This version of the NPG is peer perfection and funk! Prince, you’ll always be a legend!

[@user-nf7ep1xt1q]

Best ever,, forever

[@sda1225]

Man, I miss him 😔💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@florenceroux6387]

He was so talented !!! What a terrible loss 😢😢😢

[@simonl1785]

Im a ROCKER by heart but im partial to what this GENT made when he graced our planet with his presence R I P

[@prairrie]

Brilliantbmuscian and performer not only can be dance , sing , p?at multiple instruments to a high level of skill he conducts .

[@AlessioRomaMusic]

Legendary performance 🔥✨️🎶

[@seabreeze445]

PRINCE WAS A GREAT PERFORMER ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lulagladden4616]

That audience didn’t deserve his presence...

[@queenicolumbo4857]

♡♡♡💯

[@cheguevara6248]

Lula ❤

[@glendaglover1399]

I totally agree 💯💜💜

[@deborahharrison7348]

THE AUDIENCE WAS SO DULL

[@TdT2211]

Goodness, no kidding. I would give anything to have been front row.

[@paulusmaximus01]

For real , talent beyond!

[@peterfedun-sk3jt]

Amazing song

[@wadeallen2735]

Pure genius!💕💕

[@TheHosleyFamily]

Best concert ever..Joe Louis

[@eia2704]

I keep waiting for another Prince to show up for this generation man....i think the closest is H.E.R

[@bolder2009]

She's very talented but Prince is a whole universe beyond merely very talented. I say this respectfully. Prince was mythologically great. Superhuman. You'd have to invent him in a comic book if he didn't exist in our lifetime. I remember one concert of his that boggled my mind. I was with a classical musician friend and we marveled that we couldn't find anything remotely close to a flaw in his performance of the whole concert.

[@stevenelmore351]

Prince 🤴 always had so much energy on stage. And sooooo much self taught talent. Thank you for the video. My favorite Prince song.

[@gaycha6589]

In the presence of Greatness

[@lindapatterson8573]

Love Prince.

[@Idontlikethatshit.]

Classic Prince playing his ol' reliable Fender Tele

[@Darko7274]

@Darrin Robinson yup hohner

[@badcoyoda7278]

Hohner madcat 😉

[@911gpd]

Such a great version

[@pjones8404]

he should never off that guitar!! It's simply perfection.