Prince wrote it all.. the music and words . He played every instrument . Musical genius
@DeAnne1233 Жыл бұрын
Composer extraordinaire. We followed that man anywhere he lead. Get Off! 😉
@psionoblast5379 Жыл бұрын
And he was really good at Basketball
@larrysbrain16278 ай бұрын
Good comment. Oh, I love that music
@OutlawFarmersRC2 жыл бұрын
I could not imagine a universe with out Prince's music in it!
@mztweety13742 жыл бұрын
Same. His music saved my life, felt like a widow when he died💜☔🎼🎸
@powoodworker17512 жыл бұрын
Thank God we don't have to.
@Concordee772 жыл бұрын
We don't imagine; in Prince's Universal Ambience 💜😁
@HerbEVore-ti6hs2 жыл бұрын
What a huge loss!
@stephanim24362 жыл бұрын
Oh SO true
@jennhurl2 жыл бұрын
Gen-X had it the best! 70's as kids, 80's as teens, & 90's as college/20's. The 80's were a WEALTH of talent. Look at the artists we had. It's insane. Grateful y'all are checking out the greats! 🔥
@mztweety13742 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! We seem to have been forgotten 🤷🏾♀
@pennydaytreasures81732 жыл бұрын
We were soooo lucky with the diversity of GOOD music we had to choose from
@pppmanly Жыл бұрын
Agree 1000%!
@garylagstrom3864 Жыл бұрын
Jennifer is ten billion times correct! GEN X DID IT ALL BABY!!!
@Pharmerlynda Жыл бұрын
@@pennydaytreasures8173 listening to this makes me think of all these amazing artists from the 80s we lost too soon. Whitney, prince, Freddie, mj… lost way too soon…
@patticriss22382 жыл бұрын
The first time my husband of 36 years told me he loved me was dancing to this song. I was all over the floor when he grabbed me and said, “girl, I think I love you”. What a night.
@Sunny-jz3dy2 жыл бұрын
Only man I know that could wear eyeliner, lipstick & heels that could leave with your girl! Someone once asked Eric Clapton what is was like to be the best guitarist and he said "I don't know I'll have to ask Prince"!
@marcharley64652 жыл бұрын
Not only was Prince a great singer and dancer but he was also a multi-instrumentalist who wrote and produced his own songs. He played every single instrument on some songs on his "Sign O the times" album. Back in the day, there was some debate about whether Prince or Michael Jackson was the best. In terms of overall musical talent, Prince was far superior to Jackson.
@TimothySmiths2 жыл бұрын
He did that on certain songs.,.but the revolution played a lot of Sign of the Times songs..he fired them right before the tour..there is a podcast on making that album put out by the Prince Estate.
@marcharley64652 жыл бұрын
@@TimothySmiths Thanks for that info. I've edited my comment accordingly.
@dareal54012 жыл бұрын
Have you seen prince play guitar for the song " when my guitar gently weeps"? Its insane
@edwardnezuh73842 жыл бұрын
@@TimothySmiths He played almost everything on almost everything. If we're just talking about SOTT, he played everything on Sign O The Times, Play In The Sunshine, Housequake, Dorothy Parker, It, Starfish and Coffee, Slow Love, Hot Thing, Forever In My Life, I Could Never Take The Place of Your Man and The Cross.. The Revolution are on the 2 live tracks (Adore and Beautiful Night) and Wendy and Lisa contributed to Strange Relationship. He played literally everything on his first 5 albums, let the Revolution contribute more to the next 3, then it was mostly him again for the rest.
@edwardnezuh73842 жыл бұрын
@@TimothySmiths He fired them at the end of the previous tour for the Parade album.
@scottclffrd132 жыл бұрын
Only Prince could make a song with this much groove without a bass line. An absolute genius.
@johnmiller46182 жыл бұрын
Wow - as a white boy I felt pretty alone as a Prince fan - I love his passion, how unique he is and how much his music is his almost his own exclusive genre. So glad to see others I respect acknowledge the same appreciation for this artist that i feel - he does reach you at a deep level
@curtisss6 ай бұрын
As a young white guy, the lyrics are what spoke to me, the line "why do we scream at eachother?" Makes me think about my childhood and growing up trying to understand the family arguments and then finally understanding what was going on at the time as i reached my 20s
@gertrudelaronge68642 жыл бұрын
He was a Lyricist, composer, vocalist, polyinstrumentalist, choreographer, producer, fashion icon and provocateur. He released his first album at the age of 20. Between the years of 1979 and 1984 he released my favorite 5 albums. "Prince", "Dirty Mind", "Controversy", "1999", and "Purple Rain". He sang all parts and played all instruments on these first few albums, by the time he was writting/composing "Purple Rain" he was joined by his band "The Revolution". You can hear him developing and refining his style over this period. The man was a genius.
@victoriamartines50302 жыл бұрын
It's a shame the official video for When The Doves Cry is cut so short. There's an epic guitar solo and, of course the ending. Still, what a classic! Sound so crisp after so many decades. Perfect vocal harmonies. Masterful production.
@darrellthorpe76542 жыл бұрын
So true. That’s what happened so much with many early songs in the MTV era…editing them down to make a quick video😡 As great as the video is, it cuts out over 2 minutes of the song🤬
@BSashaRusso2 жыл бұрын
The official video is on KZbin tho. People miss out when they do this short version. The true highlight is towards the end of the song
@TEXICANROCKNROLL2 жыл бұрын
Yup, the extended version is so much better. The "hollering" parts towards the end really sets it off
@missmiko12 жыл бұрын
The Extended version is the one they ran on MTV. This one is a shorten version.
@BSashaRusso2 жыл бұрын
@@TEXICANROCKNROLL lmao same here!! 🤣😂🥳🥳
@martinvalentine92282 жыл бұрын
He was one of the best guitarists ever too. Check out him playing "when my guitar gently weeps" live. You wont regret it.
@kathyt26112 жыл бұрын
Yes absolutely one of my favorite prince's guitar solos. IT IS GREAT!
@MBeano2 жыл бұрын
YES!!! a lot of people point to his Super Bowl performance. That was great (but it had several pointless covers that didn't quite fit, and there was a long section that was all medley, which shortens and cheapens the songs, taking away their true power and individual tone). That Hall of Fame performance, commemorating George Harrison, defines Prince as performer and Iconic mythic being. The song started strong but then lumbered languidly along. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, enter Prince. HIs presence and Impact were immediate the energy automatically lifted way up. His solo itself was amazing, and fit the song. All of a sudden that lifeless stage was struck with his tsunami of spirit and soul. He entered with a bit of mischief and left with mystery and magic... where did that guitar go? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bISpf4pre51-b7s
@furdturgeson_89 Жыл бұрын
Eric Clapton said it best when once asked how it felt to be the best guitarist in the world… His response: “Ask Prince…” -
@miafranlund69822 жыл бұрын
I'm an old lady...according to some and I have cherished every album of his since Dirty mind. He was an epic performer..stage present, ha could play all instruments and excelled in guitars. His songwriting was unique...
@madelinehodges90095 ай бұрын
His ability to write lyrics was exceptional. He had poetic license for sure!
@ryanhighberg69312 жыл бұрын
As a born and raised Minnesota boy, I've got to respect my man Prince. His hits are monsters, his fillers are...they leave a lot to be desired. But that's what pushing the limits is all about
@michaelasay85872 жыл бұрын
So was Karen Carpenter...haha
@sorensmith98732 жыл бұрын
1984, was starting high school and this was the biggest album out there, he won an oscar for this soundtrack that year...how many musicians/artists can claim that?
@tammypearson9892 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude, I didn’t know that! I thought Eminem did too, but someone told me he had won it for the “Song 8 mile” not the album, but I could be wrong about that too.
@Sunny-jz3dy2 жыл бұрын
I was a Junior in high school when that happened! I saw the movie Purple Rain at the movies when it came out! Everyone was blown away!
@John-fk3rv2 жыл бұрын
Prince was a musical genius. He could play like 27 instruments or so. One of the greatest guitar players ever.
@supertrexandroidx2 жыл бұрын
Prince was a great guitarist, too. Listen to Lenny Kravitz's Amercian Woman, which Prince plays guitar on, or his cover of Radiohead's Creep. Other good ones are Computer Blue, Bambi, and Lady Cab Driver. Hell, he played 27 instruments on his debut album and most of the instruments on his next five
@johnmiller46182 жыл бұрын
I like the connection to Lenny, never thought of that but as soon as I saw your comment the connection was obvious
@oskarobit2 жыл бұрын
@@johnmiller4618 Lenny is a big fan of Prince, he kept a close friendship 'till Prince passed away. Kravitz owns a Cloud Guitar, a lot of Prince's memorabilia (clothes, shoes) and , as he once said, recorded a couple of songs together. You can feel that influence in his first album Mama Said.
@michaelrountree72042 жыл бұрын
He even wrote nothing compares to you for Sinead Oconnor
@oskarobit2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelrountree7204 wrong Mike. He wrote Nothing Compares 2 U for a parallel band, The Family. A lot of artists did covers of Prince Songs: Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Cyndi Lauper... But sometimes he directly wrote for others: Stevie Nicks, Bangles, Kenny Rogers, Martika...
@thebackyardbear2 жыл бұрын
Prince was one of the greatest artists ever... Its really hard to rank one over the other as they each bring their own value, but Prince was ORIGINAL from start to finish... He DEFINED himself... never letting anyone else do it for him.
@danielflorez61812 жыл бұрын
Prince providing his own backing vocals on this song and many others
@edwardnezuh73842 жыл бұрын
Not to mention all the instruments.
@GinaGeeILuvu2 жыл бұрын
Prince was definitely a musical genius! The reason he changed his named because he was in a fight with his record company for control of his music, image, artistry, etc! He and Michael respected one another, the rivalry was mostly created by the press!❤️❤️
@darrellthorpe76542 жыл бұрын
One of the very few who could do it all…sing, master an instrument, write songs, dance…he was a master. I was 14 when this song came out. The album, Purple Rain has nothing but classics. One of my Top 10 favorite albums of all time. Favorite song from the album: The Beautiful Ones…but they’re all amazing👍🏼
@teresamcclendon90292 жыл бұрын
R.I.P !! I grew up listening to Prince, I had a crush on him And Michael Jackson😎 .. I was heart broken over both of them passing.. I found out that Prince Donated a lot of money to Charities.. But he never talked about it..That right there tells me how good of a person he was❤❤🎶
@itchyandred41312 жыл бұрын
Prince was everything ❤️
@CrazyDog_Lady2 жыл бұрын
Prince is the pride and joy of Minneapolis… I’m still so devastated about his loss. It’s great to see you guys pay tribute to him ☔️
@rls1109612 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite Prince songs. I was heartbroken when he passed away. I still can't get through Purple Rain without tears...❤
@jeffmorrison21472 жыл бұрын
Check out Prince in the live tribute to George Harrison of The Beatles. All star lineup , but his solo at the end stole the show. The song they performed is While My Guitar Gently Weeps
@Tica..772 жыл бұрын
Will only be 1 PRINCE, ever! Love him so much! THX’s 🔥 reaction & insights! ♥️ Yawl!
@jamescrane21562 жыл бұрын
Michael Jackson was a pop star. Prince was a rock star. He was an amazing guitarist and his songs were played on rock radio stations.
@terribanks86332 жыл бұрын
Prince was his own category. Rock, r&b... He couldn't be put in a box.
@johnvetere Жыл бұрын
Anyone know if MJ and Prince had a beef going on? Before they passed on
@RastaSaiyaman2 жыл бұрын
Shout out to "Doctor" Fink. The Keyboard player wearing the scrubs. He was the only OG-Revolution member who also played in the NPG.
@mztweety13742 жыл бұрын
And I promise you he was the most comfortable member of those bands..I worked in healthcare for 4 years😂 I get it. Love him to pieces! Saw The Revolution twice since he passed...gorgeous performance!!😂 It was about the only time I didn't 😭
@RastaSaiyaman2 жыл бұрын
@@mztweety1374 Doc said in interviews that the first shows the Revolution played in 1979 he was wearing flash gold flake colors and wasn't quite sure of it. So when he expressed his feeling to Prince, Prince told him that he could be anything he chose, to be, in fact he encouraged him to branch out. So He began wearing a prison outfit but that also didn't last very long because the Revolution had an opening spot for Rick James and James also wore a prison suit. Which is when Fink came up with the scrubs, surgical mask and stethoscope. "Doctor" Fink was born. These days Doc wears NPG-era scrubs onstage to show that he played with both bands.
@Renkk172 жыл бұрын
A lot of the parts in the video are from the famous movie "Purple Rain" You have to watch the movie, a lot of his best songs are in there! He can write his own music, Sing, Dance and play all the instruments! And wrote songs for many other artists!
@ampthefreethinker53352 жыл бұрын
The greatest musician of all time !!!!! Rest in power!!!!
@AprilLaRae2 жыл бұрын
I’m still upset I didn’t grow up and join Prince and the Revolution, couldn’t of told me any different when I was 4 years old watching MTV
@JoeSmith-ey2xp2 жыл бұрын
I seen him in concert during the purple rain tour, he was amazing, singing, dancing and playing piano and guitar like nobodies business
@PowderedToastMan4202 жыл бұрын
Did you know that PRINCE was also a bad ass on the BASS guitar 🎸? 🤯
@TC-lf8ti2 жыл бұрын
I believe he could play 27 different musical instruments.
@superdavearmbruster87952 жыл бұрын
Prince was the shit!!! artists nowadays cannot even compare!!
@mtkidbigsky72302 жыл бұрын
Prince was an incredible talent. He left his mark on the 80’s for sure. A lot of people don’t realize what a Great guitar player he was. Keep up the great reviews!
@adriamasero9962 ай бұрын
Prince knew how to play 27 musical instruments plus he played all kind of styles... I mean... HE... WAS... A... GENIUS... Greetings from Barcelona
@vincentharris78542 жыл бұрын
What can be said that hasn't already been said? And it's all true. He was great.
@scottvanhille56882 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite by him. Thanks for reacting to it. Just heard this in the car earlier tonight. Even doves have pride. He has so much swag.
@terribanks86332 жыл бұрын
"Maybe YOU'RE just like my mother". People often misquote that part.
@Therelegationzone12 күн бұрын
He also says the lyric with “my” as well….so not misquoted
@Tessiefaye2 ай бұрын
Prince played EVERY instrument in some of his albums. He was a prolific songwriter for himself and others. He was a total musical genius.
@patrickcain1455 Жыл бұрын
In the 80's Michael Jackson's Thriller album dominated the charts and MTV video premiers were huge . Then Prince not only topped the album charts , he had the number one album, song and movie at the same time , Amazing! That was the short version of this song, he was about to let it go.
@antoine735217 күн бұрын
Went to a concert in my hometown in the Netherlands in the 80’s when I was 17 and it was crazy! He was one of the greatest performers of all times
@tammypearson9892 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites! Class of 87”! That’s Prince shredding the 🎸
@theNOVEMBERman11162 жыл бұрын
This is the first song that comes to mind whenever i hear the name prince dope reaction
@markbranson37232 жыл бұрын
This is the video version of the song. You NEED to listen to the full song. Beautiful harmonies, and Prince just goes off vocally. Plus he has a guitar solo. The second half is as good or better than the first. Thx for reactinf to this. My high school days.
@glenncooper98982 жыл бұрын
This song was written and performed without a bass line. Most don’t recognize this bcuz it’s so subtle….
@scottlapham32222 жыл бұрын
On Prince’s first album, “For You”, all tracks were produced, arranged, composed, and performed by Prince, including over 20 different instruments. Name another artist that can claim that.
@christineharris56972 жыл бұрын
Fun fact, Apollonia, the girl in the video, was dating David Lee Roth when this was filmed. Prince was Super jealous of him!!
@Triggerhippie70 Жыл бұрын
Listen, I was obsessed with prince, growing up his posters, covered my bedroom, walls and ceiling. I made sure that I knew that dance and let me tell you I’m 52 years old and I still know this dance!
@notgivennotgiven77762 жыл бұрын
Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top said, he asked Prince how he did the intro on this, and he said, he couldn't tell him cause he didn't remember, and couldn't do it again. It was done in one take.
@himlekmcnutt276425 күн бұрын
His unique voice and talent spoiled me for the rest of my life.
@UnGranSaurio2 жыл бұрын
And he can also play like 28838484 instruments👌
@willfromyadkinville2 жыл бұрын
He was just different! he was in love with music!
@michelleabernathy9092 Жыл бұрын
Prince and the Revolution was my very first concert!!! Love me some Prince!! Oh Morris Day and the time, as Sheila E opened for him! What a concert
@jacqueline45142 жыл бұрын
The only man who could wear heels and makeup and make me swoon!
@acn49622 жыл бұрын
This song is undeniable. I grew up in the 80s and still rock this
@jesj272 жыл бұрын
Yessss more Prince!!!!!!! Let's Goooooooo!!
@cwell5102 жыл бұрын
The 80's were the best decade to grow up in; we had the best music, movies, toys, & cartoons.💯
@hackapump Жыл бұрын
I recently watched a KZbin clip featuring every US number one in the 80s. And let me say, When Doves Cry always stood out like som sort of miracle from the future, but to hear it now, in the middle of all that 80s fluff… It seems more unbelievable than ever that this song managed to reach number one, let alone that it was made that long ago. It could have been released yesterday and ravaged the charts as we speak. Rest in peace, GOAT.
@REALZ112 жыл бұрын
My first ever concert was Prince and Revolution on the Purple Rain tour at the Forum in LA 1986. Building was lit up in purple and the show was amazing!
@markbranson37232 жыл бұрын
My favorite Prince song. I was a metalhead guitar playerin high school,and Prince could not miss me. That's how badass he was. Ended up playing this song in a cover band here in idaho. I just love this song. Prince was amazing.
@therealmciver37612 жыл бұрын
I'm so lucky I grew up in that era and got to see his Purple Rain Tour
@vivianphillips85192 жыл бұрын
If you love Prince like I do you need to find the video of his Superbowl halftime show. There has never been a better one.
@dalee722 жыл бұрын
There is an extended version with Prince screaming his signature scream and the keyboard solo. It's worth checking out.
@jordangalvis96952 жыл бұрын
Gotta check out the halftime show he performed at the superbowl. His rendition of purple rain there is legendary
@headofbaphomet2 жыл бұрын
This song was a hit and it has NO bass line, just drums. If you watch the videos for 1999 or Little Red Corvette you can see The Revolution on stage with him. Later on he would shake up his backing band like one incarnation called The New Power Generation.
@buckmiles8968 Жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated guitar players ever! In reality he was One of greatest guitar players. Complete musician
@johnathanHannaford2 жыл бұрын
"Money don't matter" is one of his best !
@julienielsen44622 жыл бұрын
lets go crazy and little red corvette were awesome. i saw Prince at an awards show on tv he had such a cool presence going to the stage with the Revolution.
@mirandarodrigue38072 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love Prince.
@davidmazon7516 Жыл бұрын
That young lady in the video name is Abalonia. Young Chicana hot thang that he discovered, then starred in his movie Purple Rain
@workingman66812 жыл бұрын
Great guitarist and performer! Love the whole Purple Rain album.
@unclestinky63882 жыл бұрын
Prince had a movie in the 80s called "Purple Rain" that you should check out. This song and some of the scenes from this video are from the movie.
@mitchellbanks342 жыл бұрын
Actually Prince played most of the instruments on this song and his backing band (The Revolution) backed him up on stage while performing.
@sealdrup2 жыл бұрын
For me this is one of those songs that the first time you hear it, you love it.
@someoldatheist67122 жыл бұрын
I wore a replica of the coat he is wearing beside the lake and one of the white ruffly shirts under it to my senior prom in 1985..... i have pictures. lol
@shawnjohnson97632 жыл бұрын
Prince changed his name because he was in a legal dispute with the record company. They were claiming the rights to the name "Prince." But it was his real name and not a stage name. Eventually he won and got his name and his music back.
@mimiloveee92 жыл бұрын
Still one of my favorite movies of all times 🙏 RIP 💜🕊
@alexmesina361611 ай бұрын
Did anyone notice the genius behind the scene with the doves flapping their wings to the guitar and the last dove landing when the guitar ends?
@angelado32 жыл бұрын
you nailed it Asia, took all the words right out of my mouth !! Loved this man !
@revgurley Жыл бұрын
Amazing song with NO baseline. About the only song to hit #1 that can say that. Musical genius.
@rolandorojas38002 жыл бұрын
Michael was great and love everything he did visually and musically, Michael knew how to draw attention specially using other talents like Eddie Van Halen in Beat it, Wolfman Jack (Radio DJ) used in Thriller , Wesley Snipes in Bad, Michael Jordan in Jam, Eddie Murphy, Magic Johnson, Naomi Campbell (I think) in Remember the time. But Prince was something else because of his talent playing various instruments, writing songs for other artists, and being versatile in the different music styles he could play. I remember watching an interview of fans (after he died), that described Prince as a down to earth person who love to share things that he came up on the guitar to a small group of those local fans from Minnesota. It was like jamming in front of a circle of friends; not a huge concert. That's a humble artist that loves his fans and shares time with them in a more intimate setting.
@LeeSurber2 жыл бұрын
The 80's is full of surprises! Class of 1986...!!! Great times..!!
@chocolatetownforever75374 ай бұрын
My god, was he magnificent. The music, the lyrics, his voice. Absolute perfection. I remember being a little kid when this song came out on MTV, and I thought the guy was a little feminine and odd. Now? I love his music, and have added it to the collection of songs that I feel like you can only do when its from your era. I know people of any age can appreciate Prince or anybodys music, but theres something a lil more special about it, and closer to your heart when its from YOUR childhood. Maybe that makes no sense, but I feel that way.
@holgerschink13412 жыл бұрын
Legend.Brilliant.Masterpiece. 👉PRINCE👈
@danlunsford93502 жыл бұрын
I was High School, he was one of a kind and the world was lucky to have him
@kevinhurston15552 жыл бұрын
this was credited to Prince and the Revolution but in fact all instruments and voices were done by Prince alone
@robertwarren5064 Жыл бұрын
Prince is amazing. Such a talent 🎼💜
@joehynes54522 жыл бұрын
Y'all forgot to mention that Prince was an Amazing guitarist!! and played 27 different instruments.
@kevinhurston1555 Жыл бұрын
This song is credited to prince and the revolution but in reality all instruments and voices were done by Prince alone. You need to hear the long version
@PowderedToastMan4202 жыл бұрын
Back in my day when you wanted to get the PARTY started you'd drop the needle on this RECORD or pop in the CASSTTE. ✌
@neighborhoodcatlady60942 жыл бұрын
Best performer at a Super Bowl EVER! 👏👏👏
@HiddenCharmhome2 жыл бұрын
Like with Pink Floyd, listening to an entire Prince album takes great songs to a whole new level! It’s an experience the way all the songs just flow ❤️
@jadeblk5790 Жыл бұрын
This made my daddy cry, the only time I heard or saw a grown azz man cry, 50 something, walking across the lawn singing and tears falling... Talk about heart gripping... I was 14, in 1984... To my knowledge daddy never saw the video, MTV was new and we were not allowed to watch TV.
@tammypearson9892 жыл бұрын
I always loved “Party like it’s 1999.” Then I had a baby that year, I was born in 69.
@barbaraecarius26242 жыл бұрын
prince is awesome i love hi beautiful voice his songs just wonderful great choice song
@LOVE2BTHEONE2 жыл бұрын
@Asia and BJ Prince was such a talented artist the man literally played 27 instruments, so sad he's gone but his great music lives on. Guys check out another great song I know you'll enjoy by the singer Seal called Don't Cry (Soulpower Club Remix)
@jeffahola41952 жыл бұрын
Loved this so much! The comments are talking about how good Prince was as a guitarist. Please check out "While my guitar gently weeps🙏"
@kathyt26112 жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes!!!
@SickGirlRocks Жыл бұрын
I was in my aunt Carol’s trailer probably the second grade when I first heard or saw purple rain movie