Prince - Musicology (Live At Webster Hall - April 20, 2004)

‘Musicology' by Prince, off the album of the same name.
Filmed live at Webster Hall in New York City on the occasion of the album’s release on April 20, 2004, this was originally part of the MTV special THE ART OF MUSICOLOGY.
‘Musicology’ has been reissued on CD and has been released on limited edition purple vinyl for the first time. Musicology along with 2006’s ‘3121’ and 2007’s ‘Planet Earth” are also available in exclusive merchandise bundles
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Lyrics:
Oh, uh, funky
Heard about the party now,
Just east o' Harlem.
Dougie's gonna be there,
But you gotta, call him (call him)
Even the soldiers,
Need a break sometimes.
Listen to the groove y'all,
Let it unwind your mind
No intoxication,
Unless you see what I see.
Dancin' hot 'n' sweaty,
Right in front of me.
Call it what you like,
I'm gonna call it how it be,
This is just another one of God's gifts,
Musicology!
Got to keep that party movin',
Just like I told you.
Kick the old-school joints,
For the true funk soldiers.
Musicology!
Wish I had a dollar,
For every time you say,
"Don't you miss the feeling,
Music gave ya back in the day?"
Let's groove,
September,
Earth, Wind and Fire.
Hot Pants by James,
Sly's gonna take you higher.
Minor keys and drugs,
Don't make a rollerskate jam.
Take your pick, turntable, or a band?
If it ain't Chuck D,
Or Jam Master Jay,
Know what?
They're losin'.
Cause we got a PhD in
Advanced Body Movin'
Keep the party movin',
Just like I told you.
Kick the old-school joints,
For the true funk soldiers.
Musicology!
Hold it down, band.
"Get back! Oh, get back!
Don't you touch my stereo, these is MY records!"
"Don't touch, my records!"
Musicology, musicology!
Everybody get down!
Just like I told you.
Kick the high-school joints,
For the true funk soldiers.
Get goin'!
Keep the party movin',
Keep the party movin',
Uh, don't stop dancin'.
Keep the party movin'.
Keep the party movin',
Just like I told ya,
Kick the old-school joints,
For the true funk soldiers.
Musicology!
For the true funk soldiers
#Prince #Musicology #Funk

[@authenticramon]

You know you GREAT when your live version sounds better than CD version

[@bobbs9929]

So true

[@slyleggs4344]

lol.which live version 💜

[@abriana3121]

@@slyleggs4344 “which” 🤣💜

[@slyleggs4344]

@@abriana3121 waa 😜

[@ellenwalker7892]

Absolutely unbelievable genius 💗

[@blehoo1]

Impossible to put into words how off the scale talented this guy was. Nothing compares

[@gilaliz1970]

?I have to say that for live vocals...George Michael was unbeatable. Different genres but GM sounded exactly like his recorded versions...listen to Star People Live where he's sitting down in a small venue..it blew me away. Love Prince though of course.

[@HughMorristheJoker]

This is just a regular Prince show, but in the world of humans, this is one of the greatest live music performances ever...

[@user-rn6uk5fp1r]

Indeed!

[@homoerectus744]

And free!...if he wanted you to come.

[@TheJollycoppers]

The music is great, and he is just so much fun to watch. One smooth dude.

[@dragonkissed2099]

Oh yes.. Indeed 🥳

[@woufwolf]

exactly

[@JayTheLane]

The drumming here is beyond pocket, it's celestial pocket. Boy do I miss Prince 💜

[@leonardowelles5580]

very tight indeed - who's the drummer?

[@stefanford732]

The drummer is the late John Blackwell Jr.

[@TheSpunkalicious]

RIP John! :( My favorite inspiration behind my own kit until the day I can't play anymore

[@helenthomas6716]

Miss him too 😢

[@druscillalee2183]

@@stefanford732 What happened to the drummer 🤔

[@dewaynecoleman1989]

Reminds me of how classy and debonair Prince was. I always liked the way he dressed, such style.

[@TheSpunkalicious]

RIP John Blackwell. You are my favorite drummer of all time. I think of his playing every time I'm behind the kit.

[@noel8446]

I agree with your opinion 1000%. He's the Grooooove master.

[@eikku7533]

The best drummer ever imo

[@loissinger6590]

This man can never be replaced!!

[@macleadg]

Amen! RIP: Replacement Isn’t Possible

[@janetgarces3506]

As fabulous as Prince's music was since the 70's, he just got better and better through the years. Case and point.

[@wandaroo]

That boy made all clothes look beautiful

[@bradleyikecummings]

Man this is what the world needs now

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

The GREATEST Entertainer/ Musician that EVER graced the face of this planet....

[@suljic86]

Umm what

[@bethjackson1973]

Facts!!!

[@tyroncline5978]

People will have to do the research you’ve done to understand. Normally they realize years later. Hang in your place. You already know

[@subhrasomdey1218]

I found him just a few hours ago and am already a fan.

[@marbastworks8519]

I'm just an ordinary 60-year-old white guy who cries over these videos every time I watch them. What a genius. What a man. What a champion for equality and women's rights to be on the same stage (if you've got the talent....)Oh Lord, I love you you, and who am I to question you, but why did you take him so soon? Was he the Mozart of our generation or was Mozart the Prince of his? I cannot see in my lifetime that I (we) will see the like again. May your body rest in peace my brother, and may your soul sour to the greatest heights, pleasing our Lord. Bless you.

[@pjb9869]

To the people who disliked liked this..... What the hell is wrong with U? U deaf? This is music at its best. Pure genius.

[@kmuir7623]

I think people just put a thumbs down simply because they can. Anything otherwise... ... well... ...they’re brain dead 🧠 💀

[@amandaf1042]

This was the Prince I saw after musicology came out. Good god. What a great album. And while I’m the same age, this musical genius ripped the skies like the star he is. Since 1980. An elegant musician he is. A true giant.

[@dirksmeets9189]

the most talented artist of the modern music era

[@glamslamcam]

This was such a fun period of time that I wish we could relive.

[@fionaharvey2992]

Couldn’t agree with you more. Best time of my life. Sorry it went down hill from then.

[@hotrodder5034]

I think it was a very happy time for him. You could really tell when he played this song on Jay Leno.

[@darkbluebossa]

It was great to be a Prince fan. So much happening, with the Musicology tour, the Grammy, the SuperBowl, the Leno performances.... I am a fan, I like all eras, but I prefer the 2002-2009 era over the others that came after.

[@leticiamaraschi6379]

Oi.

[@moniqueduchossois1958]

j aime

[@peterbravestrong]

Prince was in a league of his own. Miles above and beyond any other musician. They all watched in awe, The Purple Yoda from Minnesota.

[@tinamarie7039]

Musicology is one of my favorite CDs. Prince looks so handsome.

[@dbijoux9421]

FOR SURE !! TOTALLY ON FIRE !! WHAT A MAN TO HAVE EMBRACED !!

[@ezpzwins7613]

He always did He never aged

[@kdm313]

Amazing how he threw a grove from 1968 (tighten up ) and never interrupted the grove of the song. Truly a gifted artist

[@michellesood4419]

That's it... I NEED to build a time machine!! Still can't get my head around it that this musical genius is no longer with us! Damn ..pure class on every level.

[@antonbarkland2194]

Yeah, it's STILL hard to take in that he is gone. It's like you wish it was all a really, really bad joke was not true. What a master he was!

[@michaelbrydie7526]

Prince was a beast at what he did RIP now you're music will live on !

[@fumibo7777]

I thank God above us that I could see Prince performing his music live. I feel sorry for the generation which doesn't know him. They are not going to see live the greatest talent ever hit this planet.

[@kmuir7623]

PREACH!✋🏼

[@dragonkissed2099]

Let’s not feel the loss... let’s celebrate everything he was and gave... no other like him..

[@blackbeauty5717]

keep them coming Prince estate. let's educate this generation what real talent sound like live

[@BassGod1225]

Everything you need to know about style and funk in under 4 minutes.

[@sdey893]

Yessir!

[@MichelleAhern-gr9zl]

& MOST 😂❤🎉 E X C E LL A NT it IS 2 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊

[@druscillalee2183]

👏🏾👍🏾 absolutely 🤩🎶🎤

[@tracydavis5253]

Prince the master of music sound and style who could match him he did it all sing and dance pick up any instrument and play should have easily been on the list of the top guitarist. To me he was the greatest. Guitarist because. He mastered all styles not just one punk funk hard rock jazz. Soul. Slow jams Ballads. R n B. Pop prince was music others just played it

[@MJForever1999]

Why is he so underrated!? The Rolling Stones are stupid for ranking him so low

[@tracydavis5253]

@@MJForever1999 cuz rolling stone knows nothing about music

[@heturnal]

Prince is rated in the top 20 I believe, to me he was the greatest but prince himself rated Carlos Santana as the best an his most inspirational guitarist..R.I.P to the goat

[@heturnal]

@Darrin Robinson I also rate Hendrix's for changing the game unfortunately for us we lost him long b4 we got to see much more from him, Carlos Santana is the best ever due to the fact he still active , prince is in the top 5 ever I would say for sure , but the fact is there wouldn't be a list to begin with hadn't it not been for Hendrix setting the bar and changing how the guitar is played... to assume that no one is technically better then Hendrix's today would be of disservice to Hendrix's legacy as I'm sure he would himself be proud of how far its come since his days ..

[@antonioasderti3855]

with a band like this , you can sing yellow pages and it is enough

[@lindapatterson8573]

Prince makes my heart skip a beat he so beautiful absolutely gorgeous love him forever and always I really hope he knows how much I love and miss him I just hope he watching over me

[@lindapatterson8573]

@Shenyae T oh yeah I just hope he knows how much I love and miss him I hope he watching over me

[@deborahbettini]

Big smile on my face right now!! 😀

[@user-wz5wf6jt5h]

😄😄😄😄😄 the same 💜

[@peggiea8983]

Me too!!!

[@jorgeloo3131]

This guy was out of this world... Only human being today with those vocal, dance, instrumental and composition capabilities I can think of is... Bruno Mars but not even close to this genius... Rest In Peace Prince! Peace!!

[@MisterItchy]

This is a song that I sing on a regular basis. You know, walking around in the kitchen, as you do! I love it!

[@B.Jewels]

He looks handsome with that white shirt and that suit.😍💥🔥

[@LG-kx8xl]

No matter what Prince wore HE made it look Good! I thought he was fine with the make up, but WHEW he really was a Gorgeous Man Naturally!!! PRINCELUV4EVER!!!😚😍😚😙😍

[@sevinatenine4444]

AS OF RIGHT NOW,PRINCE IS THE G.O.A.T. IN MUSIC.

[@reginasimmons5082]

Prince will always be the most creative, original, unmatched and iconic musician of all time!

[@ToniWellons]

Wow I wasn't expecting this, but I loved this performance. I remember watching this special in high school

[@maxywaxyred]

Me too was in High school as well that year. I also saw him on this tour on 6-20-04 in Detroit at the Palace just days after the Pistons won the NBA championship. It was an amazing night as I went with my dad with it being Father's day.

[@ToniWellons]

@@maxywaxyred Yes I was 15 then. I'm from Detroit! My mom went to the show at the palace. We played the album in the car all summer. It was my first fond memories of Prince.

[@maxywaxyred]

@@ToniWellons that's cool. I was 15 as well going on 16 already a big prince fan going in to the show raised on him and that's why it was special to have my dad take me on father's day to see him. Yep got the album musicology when I walked in first time anyone gave an album away with each ticket now everyone does that and did play that CD a lot after that.

[@ToniWellons]

@@maxywaxyred I wish I got the chance to see him live. My mom and my aunt loved Prince but his music wasn't really played as much in our home. We were an MJ household. I wish I got to hear more of his music growing up.

[@maxywaxyred]

@@ToniWellons I'm an MJ fan as well and he and prince are two of my 3 music gods (the third being Madonna).

[@marylee-anderson8793]

Oh how we miss you Prince💜💜💜💜💜

[@cherylfleming5791]

He was so super talented..so sexy, so unique..

[@saeon4427]

🙏

[@cynthiagarrett8187]

Everyday is a better day because of this beautiful man. 💜💜💜

[@anngardea5000]

No one like him live!! Miss him much 💜

[@Euro.Patriot]

Live? There were better, much better.

[@anngardea5000]

@@Euro.Patriot Your opinion.

[@kmuir7623]

Freddie Mercury What show did YOU attend? Obviously NONE of them. And the after party shows. Oooowee!😔

[@Euro.Patriot]

@@kmuir7623 Queen had the biggest show of all time.

[@Euro.Patriot]

@@anngardea5000 My opinion is the roght opinion.

[@rikzoul]

I must add, i was there at the beautiful Appolo Theater Hammersmith in London for this era tour One Nite Alone end of march 2004. I loved the show, The Master jocked a lot, the music was fantastic.

[@reallife0728]

TOP 5 MUSICAL ARTIST IN THE HISTORY OF RECORDED MUSIC,,,ANY GENRE!!!!!💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@cherlyntravis8371]

Great performance. Always loved & enjoyed his voice and energy onstage. Miss and love that one-of-a-kind, talented, sexy man. Dang...💜

[@butterpecan6143]

Miss this man💜

[@tina8796]

Prince was the coolest of all time. Gorgeous man

[@MrHerringfleet]

Prince (vox, guitar), John Blackwell (drums), Rhonda Smith (bass), Renato Neto (keyboards), Chance Howard (keyboards, vox), Mike Scott (guitar), Greg Boyer (trombone), Maceo Parker (saxophone), Candy Dulfer (saxophone), Mike Phillips (saxophone, vocoder)

[@AJ-id2qf]

Prince sure made some great music. What a great entertainer!

[@jds311]

I was there onstage!!!!! They actually show me at the beginning. i got 2 say hello 2 Prince that afternoon. Incredible!

[@adrestianyx7441]

aged like a beautiful fine wine

[@jmbettiol6682]

yess but French fine wine..thanks

[@LaCheleWallace]

This was such a great concert. I wish they'd upload the performance for _Dear Mr. Man,_ my favorite record from the _Musicology_ project. He really laid it all out on the line.

[@nacarreira777]

I love the fact that this happened on 4/20.....RIP you dreamy, talented man!

[@cypherotic]

So Posh and stylish no one can perform with this kind of sophistication and artistry but only Prince ,,,,!

[@djkramit]

That outfit. 💯👍🎧

[@yellowjacketrides]

As a life-long Prince fan, being invited to Paisley Park for a private party in August 2015 remains a highlight of my life. Prince looked GREAT that night. We were beyond excited. Still can't believe you're gone. Love me some him!

[@teehud313]

The Icon lives!!!!!!! Real band, original vocals, live crowd, just good ole music!!! They'll never, ever, be another one.

[@angelalove_]

You are incredible. The king of music! You are missed.

[@Disaster724]

Princeday's back! ❤

[@prbtracy5217]

Yayyyyyy!!!

[@jblane100]

Music really left the world with him but he left us the magic in the tunes he gave us💜

[@johnthomas8345]

Prince. Phd in musicology. Master of they arts. A falling star, From purple rain. R I P.

[@alluresearlesxxxgalaxyqueen]

Musicology is one of my favorites off the album Musicology prince's performance here is awesome miss him so much 💜🙏

[@joannelindsay4977]

The GOAT!!! Attended his Musicology tour at the DC Verizon center. He passed out the CDs. We were sitting in the seats next to Jesus. Love the live performances and the close ups. Keep them coming!

[@kmuir7623]

I was also at one of the DC shows✋🏼. My oldest son and I flew up from TN so we could see the show again. Lord we miss him so much😌

[@jeffreybussmann3313]

Miss you so much, your Majesty.

[@tyka.f]

Love Prince 4-ever!!💜

[@PURPLE.REIGN.1999]

Yes

[@alinedumarteau4267]

Un artiste inégalable

[@connieclark1123]

I saw Prince at the Essence Festival in New Orleans when he convinced them he could bring the crowd. Well he did and he gave out Musicology CDs and it was a night to remember. RIP great one. I think I've watched this video over 20 plus times. 😥

[@tracylee4451]

RIP Prince...this was wonderful! The reality if his death made me cry seeing him perform.

[@kmuir7623]

Many of us still have a hole in our hearts by losing him😢 But take heart! There is the resurrection. Jesus will call his name as he called out to Lazarus, and we’ll see Prince playing and singing again. 🎤 😌

[@shaybaby2427]

It’s literally 3:20am where I live and I couldn’t hit play fast enough! I love and respect this man so much! He’s gone but his music will live until the end of time! I feel so blessed that I got joy of growing up listening to Prince’s music! I had breakdown when he died and his music is got me through the pain. Thanks 🙏 for the channel I really like it.

[@MisterTwister88]

Shay Baby Literally?

[@brannjcylon.5941]

There'll never be another artist like him. Period. Musicology is a subject that should be taught the way classical music is.

[@GoodGliders]

When Prince went on The Tonight Show & said to bring your kids to Musicology, I listened! They were only 5 & 8 years old...now they are extra grateful! Not many children can say that Prince was their 1st real concert. 💜

[@kmuir7623]

What a great parent you are!👍🏼 I do hope they still appreciate it .😊

[@kimberlangton8143]

Incredible what he could do with one chord. Love Prince.

[@itsmartinslira]

Friday is the best day of the week "just" 'cause of this ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@michaelhammond7115]

If only more people could have have experienced the actual raw energy he brought to every show. And the after shows were even better.

[@nomountainNOM]

Just what the right doctor ordered!!!! Damnit! Prince, U are SO MISSED. THE FIRST & THE LAST OF TRUE PURE REAL MUSIC. REAL MUSIC. REAL ENTERTAINER. I LOVE U PRINCE💜🗝🕊🎶📯💜 💜-A #andGodCreatedPrince

[@sirdarell]

Prince says "tighten up with it".. sounds like a little rift is played from the song "tighten up".. :) Rhonda Smith is bad ass!!!

[@maxbordeaux4104]

No one like Prince... More of his live performances, please !

[@MrTaurrean]

My spirit rises when i hear prince then when the music ends the sad realisation that hes no longer with us kicks in he loved music and shared a beautiful gift for us all to enjoy thankyou and the true funk soldiers miss u play on in heaven brother prince

[@zazanshemshady9682]

Prince....I love U so much and will love U 4ever 💜

[@slc8648]

I am so glad- darn right appreciative- that I grew up with Prince's music and his genius. He is simply badass. He knew it long before we did lol. Love him!

[@evygil]

The maestro!

[@stevied2733]

Still missing you...

[@WatcherN]

Miss you Prince.

[@TS.W]

Be still my beating heart! Give us more live. Days of Wild Montreaux 2013 please. Pretty please. 😍

[@authenticramon]

I love it knowing that, EVEN WITH THE THREAT OF THE CORONAVIRUS, a per4mance like this STILL UPLIFTS

[@rosangelapereira652]

This song is so good...We wanna dance every time we hear it...

[@MsJustme1001]

We love and miss you! Rest in Paradise Prince and John. 💜💜

[@napoleonaleckzander]

Long live the Prince💜

[@pay_it_forward_franklin4469]

PURPLE FRIDAYZ RETURNED❗💜

[@themaninthemirror7262]

Prince is a wonderful Showman!!!

[@emmettellis6318]

The Man his Music Second 2 None RIP "PRINCE"🎶🎙🎷🪗🎸🎹🎻🪕🪇🥁🪈🎬🎉

[@keykiyox]

There are only two types of human being in this whole wide world, one that knows Prince and one that doesn’t. I am proud to be the former. Don’t be the latter.

[@legzfalloffgirl5148]

Only this man could make a pocket square seem badass 😊💝

[@allenrosinski8336]

I'm secure in my manliness enough to say to say that man makes sexy ass music... he just grooves in every single style on over single instrument

[@PjXu98]

Let's groove, September, Earth Wind and fire, hot pants, by James, skies gon' take you higher

[@mattmanley576]

Sly's gonna take ya higher!!

[@PjXu98]

@@mattmanley576 hahahaha so true😂 I was singing it wrong since I was a little kid. Blame my mom for not correcting me😂

[@inspectorbudget]

PjXu98 What our ears hear as kids! 😂😂😂

[@patrickgiven69]

Sly’s gonna take you higher. “Let me take you higher” by Sly & Family Stone! Check it out! Larry Graham (the bass player) toured with Prince for awhile in the early 2000’s. Larry helped put funk on the map in the 70’s. I thought you might want to know about it.

[@selenafc5619]

Pure Sex, style, Soul, Musical genius , what a voice, he could do anything & make it cool. Never be anyone like him - he was Brilliance personified in every way. I was so blessed to see him in Brisbane Australia!! Miss him.

[@mariareed1259]

Damn...still miss him so much 😢 💜

[@lewicindabaker4032]

He was the Prince of his music and I mean his music often imitated never duplicated ALL HAIL THE PRINCE

[@bridgetsears6066]

My god, that man was beautiful 💜

[@igunashiodesu]

RIP John Blackwell. Beast of a drummer. Hope there's an afterlife jam going along with Prince 💜

[@prbtracy5217]

Ohhhhhweeeeeh! What a pleasant surprise Got to see Prince and Chuck D on the same stage- this song reminds me of that 💜

[@donnaaho4608]

I am totally awe struck watching this brilliant performance....WOW.

[@Damishaw]

The G. O. A. T. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@grasshoppersunny688]

PRN 💖 WILL ALWAYS BE THE DON OF MUSIC 🎼 PERFORMANCE & STYLE 👍 A FUNKY CAT HE WAS & WILL ALWAYS BE! (ALWAYS LOVED NEVER FORGOTTEN) 💖 XXX