Prince unaired "Controversy" Ellen DeGeneres 2004

NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED! I just want to share the legacy of Prince

[@ALLforLOVE13]

At this point, it wasn't Ellen anymore. It was *The Prince Show*

[@rachaelcollins7297]

😂 true

[@rachaelcollins7297]

You know who does that now in our world? 🎼🎵🎶 😂

[@PoeticLadychelleMusicAndMe]

Lol, True!

[@sw9879]

Darn it it agree WOW! What a freakin show!!

[@1mrsmaryland]

duh

[@itsalllove4355]

Damn, I still miss him. Who feels the same way?

[@realmczappa]

It's ALL Love yeah, it sucks.

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

Me 😢😢😢

[@kelvendyson1508]

It's ALL Love ..Yep!!😔

[@tonyasteele7721]

Me it’s so sad, my heart can’t take it

[@kelvendyson1508]

Tonya Steele-Wade ...there is this series on KZbin called Tales from the Tour bus. One of the series is Prince and the Time. They're interviewing Morris Day and it kills me when he chokes up about the last time he and Prince talked after the Time performed at Paisley Park. Check it out.

[@blackchevrolet]

I love the way he can take a song we've all heard hundreds of times and play it like it's brand new. He truly was a rare breed.

[@leoneadyjr472]

That's the mark of a true artist.

[@sw9879]

I knowww! Genius!

[@saa9099]

@@sw9879 the only man that can sing" bambi" about a lesbian, to a lesbian. "It's better with a man " and Ellen loved it.

[@vaotolodge8937]

Let this be a lesson to every inspiring musician! This man embodied music to say the least.

[@KarenArlinda]

Glad to have been born in an era some of the greats. There will never be another Prince. Prince was the Mozart of our time.

[@Angelshymn1]

Facts! I been saying that for decades before he passed!

[@marytolliver9542]

Well said!

[@TheSoLuna2]

Forget the instruments he could play with complete mastery, his knowledge of genres was mind boggling. I have never seen anyone play blues, jazz, funk, rock, pop, with such dexterity as Prince did. He is, in many many ways, a musicians musician. RIP Prince.

[@mstephens44]

And sometimes all in the same song.

[@ExpectantHarvest]

To see someone this humble - he could play all those instruments and prolly a million times better than them by age 17 but he gave them all so much attention - it is amazing really

[@CarlosCruz-ll5ez]

Prince was one of the most talented artist to ever have lived. R.I.P.

[@veronicasalas2666]

See you in paradise brother💕

[@staceypilati1142]

He is my favorite. I surly miss anything he may have done in his future.:(

[@Cricket-bf7yw]

Carlos Cruz indeed

[@CharlieCybot]

Word

[@whipmaster44]

Only a minority would say that Carlos. BTW ICE is looking for you.

[@finregan9322]

He wasn't funky...He was funk

[@debrasimms716]

Fin Regan He was a Gemini , He was a Gem😉

[@vg2binkey884]

Fin Regan he reminds me of a very. Young little punky little richard:)

[@viviennekaye5284]

Funky as last week's laundry

[@g.b.m2184]

Nono, Prince IS the funk

[@lavenderbee3611]

@@vg2binkey884 LOL, he was 46 years old here.

[@davidvanc4211]

I had the opportunity to experience an after-show from him in Brussels for about 500 people. He played from two, till six in the morning. One of the best nights of my life. Still miss his genius...

[@jamesnell1999]

Wow... must have been.

[@silviafigueroa8813]

I envy you for having this extraordinary experience with prince for 4 hours in your life

[@ZethAkadi]

Envy is something I rarely truly experience. Your comment has made me envy you passionately! You get an angry like from me!

[@Bubba.mitchell4603]

I hope he was sober the whole time you saw him.

[@saa9099]

Davi..I wished when people say this they would say what year?

[@Flamethatburns]

Someone once asked Eric Clapton how it felt to be the best guitarist in the world, and he said, "I don't know, why don't you ask Prince?"

[@ricohodges4020]

I remember that.

[@devo229]

@@ricohodges4020 no you don't cause it never happened folk lore

[@joshuaperkins1257]

I believe his response was “ask Jimi Hendrix”

[@jaymonster125]

The artist who responded that way was actually Tom Petty.

[@thomasjoseph8910]

That was funny

[@pattimoe7043]

I can't STAND that he's gone!

[@Tzipporah36]

Patti Moe agree 10000%

[@ankymrn]

Same... Never getting over it

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

I am STILL......and, FOREVER will be, sick about him leaving....😐💔

[@kandikane923]

Me too Patti, wish he could stayed a little longer with us.

[@lindaw.5836]

Me too. Hate it. Makes me sad that such an amazing soul has gone. Really wished I'd seen him live. Sometimes I can't even watch /listen to him because i miss him so much. I never even met him but his passing has affected me so much.

[@WELaird]

im a metalhead from way back....but damn prince was the most underated, most influential, best guitarist/ performer of all time

[@kmustacal]

So true. It’s like Michael Jackson distracted us from Prince’s true greatness. I’m forever sorry I didn’t appreciate him while he was here.

[@Reynate65]

Right! He was always in full control of the stage. Incredible.

[@ceil5001]

Um, yeah...Prince was NEVER underrated. But I get that you love his music...

[@lisacarroll9051]

I think he was underrated to us because he was so great in everything but to super guitarist ,they knew he could go toe toe with anyone ,and when I say that I'm being nice he was the BEST

[@rhonda1704]

Prince was never underated

[@dbijoux9421]

PRINCE LOOKED VERY HEALTHY AND GOOD DURING THIS ERA OF HIA LIFE...HIS HAIR AND SKIN IS BEAUTIFUL..

[@arturovelasquez1321]

Always looked healthy

[@lorefreedom6386]

Arturo Velasquez Not right before he died he didn’t he was very pale.

[@dbijoux9421]

True observance Velasquez.... From at least the beginning of the year before his death... He was extremey thin and pale.. Naturally so...based on what was being done to his system...all those accummulated toxins perhaps. Toxins that Prince did not knowingly put in his body. He digested by the time of his death .....he had digested an amount of toxins that could have killed 8,000 people. Autopsy facts released after his death. A homocide not an accidental death. But at the time of this video on the Ellen D. Show......he looked exceptionally healthy and handsome as usual.......always to the Nines!!!

[@dbijoux9421]

Grey Slate......my comment was actually meant in response of what you wrote to Velasques 4 days ago.....excuse my oversight. But I respect the comments from you both.

[@Tito-en5nv]

@@dbijoux9421 what toxins

[@Donna777]

Prince was just so untouchable, everyone just looks at him in awe like they don't know what to do or say in his presence! Even Ellen who is famous herself, looks nervous, like she doesn't know how to act when near Prince.

[@donnamartin290]

Your Soooooo right Prince she always in Awe of him like I love this man

[@Shawn-od3qj]

He had a special talent unmatched he is missed ..was amazing

[@starr6982]

I never thought I would live in a world without him, I can't get over it😔

[@DSweet-bb5mt]

I agree. The purple one was a bad mutha..

[@tonybullas5142]

the greatest all round performer i've ever seen

[@SuperDrJeckyl]

Prince and the beautiful and talented Candy Dulfer!!!!

[@jwede99]

Pure musical genius. I put his jam session on loop and just go about my day. Love his solo with Tom Petty in memory of George Harrison. Prince really made his guitar weep like a Boss!

[@seaco4270]

The greatest musical artist in the history of the world and I will argue with you to prove it

[@ScottMcChicken]

I disagree. Let the argument commence.

[@jlove1945]

Mr C michael jackson let's debate sales mj most world wide recognized mj more artist influenced by mj longer career mj Goat mj

[@seaco4270]

Michael Jackson is the best selling artist of all time, true but what I’m talking about is all around musician Michael was merely the voice behind his music prince did everything one of the top 50 guitar players in history fantastic pianist, could play dozens of corn instruments as well and of course engineered all of his music‘s. So when I say greatest musical artist I’m talking about pure talent not just merely An entertainer but a true musical savant

[@UConnNation12]

No argument here. Stevie said it best. If Michael was the King Prince was the Emperor.

[@ceceoo3]

Mr C I agree 100%!!

[@vlastaleistikow6934]

Aaah with Candy Dulfer from my country The Netherlands. Love you forever Prince . I have everything from you on vinyl. ARTIST

[@MemoGrafix]

If Beethoven were alive today he'd be impressed of Prince.

[@BILLUPS811]

reality check you’re right, he’d be in awe.

[@darrellcrowder4769]

Any artist, 🎶musical or🖌✒🎬 otherwise, whose art stands the test of time & whose fan base knows no barriers of age, sexual preference, or nationality, commands the level of immortality that few have achieved. ⚘RIP Prince💜

[@joanbowden7634]

Indeed! Prince is that artist!

[@ceeaki22ndcentury]

Prince would have had him join tha band..🤣🤣🤣

[@s9292]

they'd be collaborating!

[@LG-kx8xl]

Prince was so Beautiful esp. Here! THE BEST THERE EVER WAS😚 PRINCELUV4EVER!!!🎸🔥🎶🔥🎵😍

[@ddrums001]

God I really miss this dude! RIP Prince And RIP drummer John Blackwell. WAY too much Funk on that stage that day!

[@alisonnickens5282]

prince all day everyday .i dont care what anyone say.

[@d2rick]

Notice he only play music from those days ... His religion kept him from singing those lyrics...... Controversy.. I'm I straight or Gay....uuhh no comment..

[@shannonmatheson1587]

Ellen's look though!! I got the same one each time I saw him perform - it's like you just can't even believe what you are seeing and feeling. no words. The band is so tight and funky. this was for a TV show for gosh sakes!! not a big concert...this man took his work extremely seriously and turned it out every time!!

[@davidversey4484]

Can you tell me who the fuck is this guy? I don't know him while he was alive and until he was on grammys American can just can make famous anyone overnight.

[@MrSean03839]

Lenny versey He is a little known artist, he liked playing guitar and tried to be successful in music. Guess you missed the last 30 years. LoL!!!

[@shannonmatheson1587]

to TheMaster: thanks for taking care of the explanation for me :)) haha.

[@MrSean03839]

Shannon Matheson No problem. I think this Prince guy could do well if he works hard. LoL!

[@nickciraulo8340]

TheMaster But he has a hell of a payroll to cover.

[@TeeBizz]

Candy Dulfer tearing that sax up

[@spoooky04]

"When I need sax - I call Candy Candy...." :)

[@Haterzarefans]

The sexiest man that ever lived was 5'2....

[@liljanakosic3647]

Tall enough 4 me he would have been..., Miss his music sooooooo much. I can't stop listening 2 his music and thinking 0f Him

[@skeetpearson1950]

Damn right!

[@justjason6513]

Crystal Swirlz Tom Cruise thanks you.

[@latebloomer2937]

5'2" with heels..

[@latebloomer2937]

@Andrew Brunnette bs. 5'1" midget.

[@dianep1999]

Prince was simply the best of the best! Incredible artist 💜

[@frankiefiggs1814]

this guy just ripped up every stage he ever took.................a true master musician and performer

[@mmarie294]

I had the rare opportunity to see Prince in Minn, at a private concert he gave. I will always remember Prince. A talented artist so giving, he had a love for people. RIP

[@sff2001]

I am just glad I was born in this era, blessed with musicians like Prince and Bowie and many more. R.I.P.

[@zergfan3]

Keep naming ded peeps, youll get so many likezzz

[@artfull334]

Prince was so lovely at this age..he got better with age💜

[@lisas5297]

Prince on of the few artist that ALWAYS introduced his band. Give them credit then you can Thank him

[@melodyal3357]

How can't you not love this man? Absolute genius and brilliant on so many levels; so amazing that you can't believe what he does; be it singing or dancing on heels (and singing live- not sample) or playing guitar, or playing with his vocal range in a way that you can't believe it's coming from one man's mouth, or his presence and aura, or his wild intelligence, I mean there is no end to this genius. Absolutely unreal yet he was so real.💜

[@jonDoe-ml3jq]

Prince is the only guy that can get away without singing any words to the song

[@itsjustnopinionok]

2:36 And he walks off stage into a puff of purple smoke.

[@RandomNest]

I absolutely love that coat he was wearing. I need that in my life. Prince 4ever! 💜

[@THEmaggspie]

right? he ALWAYS had the koolest clothes!!

[@joannariemvis3984]

Controversy to me is such a perfect funky/ jazzy track, real masterwork.⭐💥⭐

[@ccdragster100]

PRINCE WAS BETTER THAN MICHAEL JACKSON THERE I SAID IT IT'S TRUE !!!!!!

[@Vanity-v9c]

Michael wish he could play at least one of the many instruments Prince did!!! Michael was talented, but Prince was a musical genius!!!

[@the-andre]

What Karen-tq6ji commented is the whole point in a nutshell. It is true. Two talented men, but Prince was comprehensive, the total package.

[@davidlynn3631]

Prince was a far superior musician than MJ but Mike was the Superior entertainer.

[@tracyb374]

Prince could walk all over Michael on a stage. With a guitar singing and dancing doing double splits. Get real, y'all.

[@davidlynn3631]

I don't recall prince being copied by people adults and children all over the world till this day prince was a great musician no doubt ,MJ is legendary.

[@marthalisk303]

Nice revisit to just how amazing Prince was.

[@alexpaxton1336]

OMG Ellen at 0:28 is how we all feel when we watch Prince

[@cassandramullins2313]

An l con who is living with the angels.

[@tracey1996]

Prince was an underrated guitar player. I'll never understand why

[@built4speed101]

Prince and John Blackwell...Real music by real musicians!

[@sticktrik]

And....Both dead & playing in the afterworld!!!!!!

[@DiabloOutdoors]

Cand Dulfer was there too

[@RayfieldA]

Man! Knowing that this man is no longer on this earth, makes sometimes Painful to watch these amazing performances! But like he said, "I Can't Stop!" watching them!!! Really miss this man.

[@icu1905]

For Me NO ONE FAMOUS ANYMORE... Prince was IT for me. DAMNIT!!!

[@Einnor084]

i c u REAL TAWK!!!

[@icu1905]

Ron Beck The Purple Energy has left the Earth...Thank You God Thank You Mr Nelson 4 the Experience!!! Much Love #goldstandard #crazyamazing

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

So true 💜

[@williesteancarr1530]

Yes, I do agree. No one's left for us. I mean I'm hitting 5o now and I can't relate to this new stuff out here. I just sit back and enjoy my old school music a lot these days. PRINCE was it for me too, I'm done. Miss him dearly.

[@icu1905]

Williestean Carr cuz when Prince was in ur town for A Show.....U felt THE ENERGY...A NATURAL HIGH if u will. Cuz u knew u were in for something GREAT!!! And I ALWAYS lost my voice and broke a sweat...from cheering and singing and dancing along to every song. I caught the last tour in Oakland in a small venue. Jus shy of 8 weeks later he was gone. We are SO BLESSED to have lived in his era of music. #onesong #oneenergy #MRNELSON

[@blove1320]

I’m a 58 year old man, someone who has seen Prince 8 times, and my love for him is like for anyone else in Show business. My one regret is that my sons never saw him in concert

[@rachels.8673]

3 years ago and still feeling the heart break of a great artist-I remember my auntie introduced me to his music I was 10. Forever a fan 💜 RIP

[@rickdee7179]

Just love his cocky strut and sideways glances - damn, he knew he was the coolest man ever.

[@julienceaser]

Damn there's nothing controversial about this that man and his band is just too funky!

[@joemcclinton1749]

Controversy was the name of the song.

[@Francophone974]

Joe killed the joke

[@julienceaser]

Glad someone got it.. lol... one of my favorite tunes of his .. When he played our city in 11' They opened with this tune...and I knew we were in for a great night... was the Welcome 2 Canada tour. .

[@julienceaser]

funny sounds like a great Alternative band name.. "Joe Kiiled the Joke" I like it.

[@warrendoris9669]

Funky to da fullest!! That band was tight!

[@andydavenhall]

Prince don't need no CLICK BAIT. .

[@beatz04]

Why clickbait ? Didn't look to me that this was aired...?

[@RTDavis0503]

Andrew Davenhall the song is called "Controversy"

[@BB-lx7wm]

ooh Thank You! He's just gorgeous 💜

[@lucillegreen4779]

Lucille Parker Hazard, Green

[@TBC-pu1zg]

How very devoted Prince fan u must be that u havent seen and downloade it yet? (i mean very long time before 5 November 2017)

[@BB-lx7wm]

Lucille Green his eyes?

[@SuperQueenHoney]

Lord have Mercy!!!! Miss PRINCE so much!!!!

[@scotty3034]

I let this blast on my studio monitors and oh my God what a mixed wave of joy and sadness. RIP Prince and drummer, Mr. John Blackwell.

[@KT-tl5sf]

Unbelievable that he's gone. Too much talent. Candy Dulfer backing up on the sax? Really? That shows the respect other elite musicians gave to him. Sorely missed.

[@LG-kx8xl]

Can you believe he was 46 in this clip?!?! Whewwweeee. He was so Fiiinnee!!! I love his hair like this, his skin is gorgeous & his smile....I swear he found the fountain of youth. I loved this man so much from the very beginning & still do. 4EVER.Prince

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

S T he had such beautiful skin! And that cute boyish smile 😀 well, you know, he was Sexy from head to toe 😉😎😍💜

[@karenkelly7415]

Saw him in Miami Awesome

[@marylee-anderson8793]

Love how he applauds Ellen, he was the best, always giving others credit❣

[@PastorHarris]

One of the greatest all time multi talented musicians.🎯💯

[@Animalfarm6cats]

Still can’t believe you are gone. 😢

[@Omrie69]

He was the Bruce Lee of Musicians multiple skills all in one stick of Dynamite. 💣

[@aquamarine99911]

I can't stop ... listening to Prince.

[@daniellamantia7324]

How gorgeous is Prince 💜💜💜💜💋you look so young sweetie pie 🎸 🎤 🎸 🎤 🎸 🎤 💋💋💋

[@nocilantro_gack]

The best musician in the history of music..period....I have seen him live four times..no one compares..Lovesexy tour blew my mind. Im so sad hes gone :(

[@LoveABun]

Thank you for posting this rare footage!!

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

He just KNEW he was BAD!!! P.S. Oh, THAT Controversy!

[@TooleyPeter]

Jesus. The charisma.

[@josegonzalez1]

The GOAT!

[@shadowmixx]

Ladies and Gentlemen,...the beautiful Candy Dulfer on saxophone solo. O M G!!!

[@bryan50rogers]

A master in her own right.

[@EmmyV2002]

Prince was the only beautiful one. Nobody knows who the hell she is.

[@MarcoA1971]

Sigh. Still difficult to believe that he's gone. Such an amazing man.

[@oubrioko]

I just can't believe all the things people say Controversy

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

"Am I black or white? Am I straight - or gay?" Controversy

[@donlino5900]

I've been recently going back & visiting Prince's catalog of work & I can say that I do not care for a lot of his unfinished work because it's nit done or the songs we're just ideas at the time, be sure to understand tgat I in no way am knocking any of Prince's work I'm just saying if he didn't release the work then maybe they should honor his wishes. I can also say that I have been revisiting all his live work, & you just gotta admit that his royal badness was to me probably the pound 4 pound best in all classes, R.I.P. Prince Rogers Nelson. ✊🏾💪🏾👏🏾💜❤💜❤💜❤💜

[@luvme2]

I saw Prince in concert and loved it. He was with Rick James on tour in Nashville,Tn in the 80's

[@KelleyBroussardMackaig]

Oh the funk - the rock - the unequivocal mastery was so, so real. All of us knew it, but I don't know if any of us really truly appreciated the power of it until we lost Prince. There will never be another like him - he was truly a God given gift - and I'm so grateful for the music that he created and shared with the world. I will treasure it forever.

[@cwnash71]

Kelley Broussard Mackaig Truly a sad sad loss

[@skygazer6898]

Kelley Broussard Mackaig......Sometimes people don't realise what they have until it has gone. .

[@guysmiley3084]

Kelley Broussard Mackaig You and me both! He really was magical!

[@guysmiley3084]

Skygazer No truer words spoken....

[@1982Breezy]

Girl & THIS is why I got him tatted on my left forearm 💜

[@mickeyw1970]

Happyyy Birthdayyy to Our Purple Angel -- miss u

[@skygazer6898]

That was just too FuNkY...Thanks for uploading.

[@williammurray6610]

Greatest of all time

[@f-15eagle84]

I still can't believe PRINCE is gone. A musical genius that can shred that guitar.

[@claredavies21]

I miss him so much!. Got goosebumps watching this!. 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@beatrenegades]

The way he commanded his band is a skill within its self.

[@mikuspalmis]

James Brown Style.

[@ksaussies1]

I Still Get Tears in my eyes when i watch a video clip of Him !! Miss Him !!!

[@starlight1610]

I can't stop listen to him..💜❤💜💕💔

[@lilcoco8973]

The BEAUTIFUL ONE💜....and his Badddasss Band!!!!

[@TBC-pu1zg]

i downloaded it on June 2017 from any place in net , so TY man for sharing via YT - it honestly made u a Star ; (4 a while)

[@1amybean]

Have never seen this before...SWEET...thank you!

[@shadowkeyz7638]

I NEVER get tired of this video I would've lost it dancing in the aisles TRULY MISS MY BLUEPRINT of music

[@dansababa857]

a genius expressing some of his talents with a few friends. priceless, thx for sharing !

[@misacruzader]

Miss him so, so much. Never loved someone's talent and skill so much. The world is a worse place without him.

[@darrylmcconnell7948]

Both Eric _&_ Prince are GREATT2 ❤ THEM !!!

[@ajhoncantara]

This just funked me right up. I will never stop missing this once in a century talent.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

This song never got the credit at the time for how raw and deep it is and how different from EVERYTHING else that was out at the time it was. Back when Prince had to shock ppl in a raincoat and panties. Is a wonderful thing to see him update it an do it live 25+ years after he first wrote and preformed it. Thank you for uploading this.

[@Mulberry2000]

Song? No singing done.

[@DebraDukes]

Nice Blast from the past. I miss him so much,No matter where and Who you were with he could make anyone get up and move and have a great time. I really do miss that.Thank's so much for sharing did you see even musicians were having a great time.That's why he will be so missed.Thanks so much again for sharing Deb ✌️👍👌

[@rubenzamorano5194]

MISTER PRINCE MASTER OF MUSIC. RIP. CLASSIC FOREVER.

[@brohoop]

Love and miss Prince more than I can express, but let’s not forget the great and humble John Blackwell. Love and miss you too, JB. No wonder you were Prince’s favorite.

[@darrengreen9273]

When musicians and music was GREAT!!!! True artist!!!!!

[@aquamarine99911]

You think this level of musicianship (and performance) was EVER normal? Prince was one of a kind.

[@MarcG7424]

Happy Birthday Oh Purple One you are sorely missed by your family friends and especially by your fans still hard to believe its been almost 3 years since you left us but your music will live forever 🎶

[@madcurls9655]

Although they (Prince and John (drummer) have passed away in death they're music lives on in my rides.

[@nsbd90now]

It is 2023 and lots of live videos are coming up. Only saw him once, but man! He had the best bands and they totally jammed out! He's like James Brown guiding them live... wish this went on a lot longer and he really did it up.

[@janemurray1274]

Unbelievably fantastic!!!! Like no other! Love John Blackwell, Candy and the whole funky band 💓

[@conniedunn2629]

He is like a star in the sky shining so bright. Brighter and hotter than any other until he goes SuperNova and then its all over. But we will always remember his SHINE it was so bright like no other.

[@sugarbum99]

Prince: the definition of COOL 😎💖

[@HiroForever]

Sugar Bum AND SEXXXY

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

Hell yeah!!!

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

superhiro Na no doubt 😉😍😎

[@UConnNation12]

And that's why Prince was called the Modern Day Mozart. Plus, I would've loved to see Mozart do a flip off of a piano, do the splits, holding a guitar and cueing the band at the same time.

[@zoeplair9274]

#Doug Myrlie ......... Prince was truly a great talent! But, perhaps some of that jumping off of pianos and such could have caused some of the leg pain, as time went on......... idk. It was an amazing sight to see......... though!