Prince and The Revolution - Purple Rain (Live in Syracuse, March 30, 1985)

Official Video of Prince - Purple Rain Live at Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY on March 30, 1985 original released on Prince & The Revolution: Live (1986). 2020 Audio Remaster by Bernie Grundman. The remastered audio from the entire concert is now available in digital format for the first time lnk.to/PrinceLACD
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[@funksoulmix96]

This is by far the best performance of Purple Rain. There will never be another. This man was a genius.

[@dastacionis6616]

He's a minnesota boy and I grew up with you

[@zwelethuhlophe5503]

I concur 100%

[@andersgrantzau5384]

You just gotta stay in the purple rain......,

[@WeTheWounded]

I have to respectfully disagree: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onbPdK2en86Djpo It was pouring at half-time, and when the producers talked to Prince before he went out, they were nervous about the rain. Prince asked "Can you make it rain harder?" Man was a legend.

[@scotchmince7539]

@@WeTheWounded It was acutally the morning of the superbowl he had that conversation. But i agree, what a perfromance! Him slowly getting the crowd onside, for what is up there as one of the greatest sing backs of all time. Best superbowl performance of all time for sure.

[@stephenwinter5146]

I worked the Carrier Dome for this concert helping set up. During the sound check he came up to us, shook our hands, including mine , and said, "Thanks a lot, your part of the Revolution!" Coolest gig ever

[@cgmaster]

Wow! This is awesome!!!

[@PetersPianoShoppe]

Thank you for sharing... what an awesome memory. (by any chance did he and The Revolution slay you in basketball afterwards? ;-) )

[@richelleshellibaugh5181]

Beautiful. As he truly was . I cry always cuz I miss him sooo. I grew up loving his music and his soul. 💜🍇✝️☔🌂💜💜💜💜💜

[@amalaletajohnson8745]

why didn’t he finish off the sentence ?

[@Roesch03WRX]

Hope you never washed that hand again. Covid takes a back seat to Prince handshakes

[@CountryMusicPlaylist3638]

I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.

[@noone-ef4fe]

Well im crying rn so yes I guess ?

[@275simon]

I’m putting my loving mum in a nursing home on Tuesday,I’m heartbroken ❤

[@EmilyJ-k1f]

I’m 77 and listening to this 4 in the morning. Mind blowing!

[@stevedmytrusz8347]

. . .when the hair stands up on the back of your neck. . .

[@manman2588]

​@@275simon love her more dont let her purple skies turn gray

[@michaelsuah4934]

This is one of the greatest performances of all time. The emotion in this song is beyond anything you can feel.

[@kaybee4933]

I nust wishes everyone would get that message

[@LynChesters]

I totally agree 👍

[@LynChesters]

No ego involved......just pure emotion

[@jerrydaugherty4657]

Damn near destroy my speakers and burn out the amp every time this one comes on!

[@shugabuns8255]

This isn’t just shredding, Prince is pouring his soul through his fingertips. He was just extraordinary.

[@mattguitarwilson]

YEP! 🫶

[@ronnyparker]

whew , wow, love the guy but fporgot how powerful this is, can you imagine his show!!!!!

[@alistercaddy1208]

It was like being alive with Beethoven. I always liked Prince, I was born in Minneapolis, but I don't think I appreciate just how great he was when he was with us. Rest in Peace, Prince.

[@audreydawson9503]

​@@alistercaddy12081:44

[@audreydawson9503]

Luv Prince great songwriter!

[@timwin6591]

Probably the most underrated yet best guitar player to ever exist

[@Wade6663]

You still got Stevie Ray Vaughan but this is a beautiful work of art! What an artist! Needed this song tonight!

[@BellofattoBrews]

Prince because my favorite artist of all time from the first moment I heard his music back in 1980. While I believe he was a good guitarist at first who became great, I don’t think he is the greatest ever. Saying who that really is, is a tough thing to begin with. I think he deserves to be in the conversation again because of how great I think he became over the years.

[@CipherSerpico]

_And,_ arguably the most underrated Singer.

[@PurpleSupernova]

Jimi Hendrix could play circles around Stevie and Prince. They were very clearly imitators of Jimi. Not the way around

[@Wade6663]

@@PurpleSupernova not even close. Go some research! They were all artist tho!

[@javiermendoza2942]

Its impossible not to get emotional hearing this. We lost one of the greatest musicians to ever walk this earth.

[@michaelsevilla3697]

so true and prince was and always will be the greatest musician

[@steviejones1518]

Omg im crying while writing this

[@timothygeiger8271]

Funny thing, Prince & Michael Jackson were NOT exactly friends for several years!

[@PatriciaSina-cm3nu]

But then think of all the greats that are gone. They must be having one big concert gig. ❤

[@williamgratkowski8848]

agreed damn

[@alancotter4825]

This 15 minutes is one of the greatest feats of musical talent in history

[@JMF_Productions]

His guitar is crying.. the audience is crying.. he's crying.. you're crying..im crying... what a song... RIP ❤😢

[@jenniferstryker3419]

Exactly, lol It's a Masterpiece.

[@sabrosapurr]

💯

[@sabrosapurr]

@Eurovision GOLD It's too much. I can't listen to it too often or I fall apart 💥💫🐐

[@1Nmate1]

One of the greatest musicians of all time, so multitalented. Never had the opportunity to see him live. And I believe he was telling the world something was up when he announced himself as the man with no name. An absolute miracle of a person on the inside and the outside as he was perceived. R.I.P. Prince and if there's another dimension when my times up, I am coming to hang round with you

[@sharonroberts9909]

Because it was real

[@anthonyroberts3932]

This is not the kind of music that you listen to. This is the kind of music you feel. Prince was a true artist. 💯%👍❤⭐️‼️🙂

[@thomaskleindienst6655]

Really...

[@anthonyroberts3932]

@@thomaskleindienst6655 yep really. Now you might actually know something. Kids these days OMG 🤦‍♂️

[@lemonon7149]

This is why he was the revolution, He wouldn't " SELL OUT" to the industry. They tried shutting him down and just couldn't succeed. Micheal Jackson sold out and look what happened to him when he tried getting out, They KILLED him, using the Dr. as a Patsy. Prince paid for all his needs with his own money. They tried taking him down for years by getting venues to refuse his shows on tours and the such but his music was so real people came. People being us, the public. Who knows, I for one don't believe the over dose with fentanyl story, I believe they finally got to him. He was set and gearing up for another world tour and I believe the ENTITY being the big boys behind the scenes had him offed due to Prince showing people success can be reached without paying all the Ticks that suck you dry in the industry. For those that read this comment and think I am a conspiracy nut, are the people that the industry appreciates and counts on to run cover for them. There are always the people that came ahead of you in life that think they need paid for your success that they never did an ounce of work for, It's really bottom line, " Pure GREED"!!!

[@seblinrichard1744]

Remainders you your first love your first kissing wake up your emotions your souvenirs and make you tears ❤

[@FrancescaLee-b7n]

That's true you feel it not listen to ir

[@mptb4419]

This is not a video..its an experience ❤

[@johnnelson3096]

Couldn't agree more :)

[@JohnVance-cj8ki]

🙌

[@krystynadybowska6151]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@elizabethcurtin4468]

The best guitarist of all time.

[@krystynadybowska6151]

Eliza serdecznie pozdrawiam Krystyna Poland

[@UnluckyGorilla]

This is the performance that had the absolute greatest guitar solo in the history of music.

[@beverlyjones1933]

Listen to the one he did with Sam Petty

[@random_an0n]

lmao just no,its good but nowhere near top 20

[@lilymendez3317]

​@@beverlyjones1933Tom Petty

[@MrG77]

He was amazing. He wrote everything, produced and mixed everything and played every instrument on his albums. What a musician and what a loss. R.I.P. Prince.🙏

[@kennycab3374]

Lets not forget all the songs he wrote and gave it to others to sing.

[@jimskee44]

F'ing "prescription" drugs....our world sucks at the moment!!!!!

[@Preputz]

what a fuckin loss

[@Skinnyorangemusic]

My top three: Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, Prince

[@AlbertsonHinton]

​@@Skinnyorangemusicwell said!

[@BadlandBrawl-h3z]

Thank you prince for your contribution to humanity . I’m 56 yrs old. And this is still some of the best music there is

[@LaurenceLesage-i1i]

Carrément

[@markomara3398]

Warren zevon and prince . Magic

[@malcdow5870]

Me too, I'm 68 Crazy guy

[@DianaLanderffort]

21a11qaqwa1

[@thomaskleindienst6655]

i am 59 years old. and i think it s MY Music...

[@tonyaagee6992]

I can be depressed, lonely or hurting over my kids and grandchildren, I can listen to this and I feel calm,so at peace,He's wonderful

[@barbarascheier3376]

You can't choose your family but you can choose your friends❤

[@greendriver1980]

I don't know why, but this is the song I come to for calm and focus too when I need to get shit done.

[@chrisscholes]

Yeah this and heaven can wait. Meatloaf xx

[@richardvanbelzen8114]

This woderfull song keepster my going on whit live ❤

[@Kyle-mi5vn]

Dont be depressed big man. Im in my 40s dont even have kids or grandkids yet man but i still hope... you are already blessed. Try this song big guy, Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy kzbin.info/www/bejne/ml7HmnVsatiWh7csi=WrLSShMWwrpwoPxH

[@NeverGiveUpYo]

That's deep af. I'm speechless.

[@motomheni4560]

I'm 62, my soul still sheds a tear listening to this.

[@KathOneill-qp1ph]

Got goosebumps, total genius 👏

[@christianseiler7924]

jajaja

[@thomaskleindienst6655]

Mehr als 2 Tränen...

[@marilenaletizia984]

​@@thomaskleindienst6655Guarda che al mondo c'è un angelo che vuole esistere e dare il meglio che si può 😮😮😮perché di piu non si può ❤

[@FrancescaLee-b7n]

I'm 60 and listened to this in my twenties I loved it

[@thedude4672]

One of the greatest songs ever written by one of the most talented musicians and songwriters ever to walk this planet.

[@karl-heinzfischer5035]

@@thedude4672 Dem kann ich nur zustimmen! 👍

[@kennycab3374]

People always say Stevie Ray carried the ghost of Hendrix on his shoulder. I believe he did, but Prince carried Hendrix on both of his shoulders.

[@adriansharp9270]

I have stood in the shower crying over a broken heart, when my dad passed, when my mom passed, it just makes sense when you’re hurting and when you feel like there is no hope left. Best song in the world. Gone way too soon.

[@adriansharp9270]

@@kennycab3374I got in an argument over the best Super Bowl half time show. This idiot wanted to say Janet Jackson’s nip slip was the best. I said yes that was good but prince was the best. Argue with me. I dare you

[@Preputz]

faX

[@TheScraps77]

If you only ever hear this once. It will be 1 of the best 16 minutes you will have as a human.

[@xaviermagnate]

FACTS!

[@wolfgirl13555]

I’m listening to this in August 2024 😊 the 20th to be exact. Anyone else? 💜💜💜💜💜

[@shardaestrong7498]

I am also👋🏾🥹

[@wolfgirl13555]

@@shardaestrong7498 You have great taste in music! 💜

[@cherylbenton7107]

@@wolfgirl13555 August 24 💜💜💜

[@Thedevils294]

August 25th all time classic

[@michellehalpin7995]

IMMORTAL.....

[@LAMBO3904]

Purple rain doesn't get older it just gets BETTER...

[@mptb4419]

One of the greatest songs ever written and sung by one of the greatest singers of all time.Gone too soon Prince 😢

[@EvisionaryA]

…singer, guitarist, drummer, songwriter and let’s face it…musician.

[@goatsintrees7468]

@@EvisionaryA Virtuoso musician!

[@Aytaca2]

Bu güne kadar tanıdığım en harika ve yetenekli Hintli!

[@elizabethcurtin4468]

What a talent it saddens me how he couldn’t see his craft very sad .❤

[@christianseiler7924]

ja

[@ksut5721]

I think a lot of people don’t know how awesome of a guitarist Prince was! Absolutely incredible!! Missed so much.

[@zingleraster9124]

Astounding guitarist, musician, songwriter & vocalist.

[@cliffnorman178]

@@ksut5721 A journalist asked Eric Clapton what it was like being known as the best guitarist in the world, and Clapton answered him with "ask Prince".

[@boboharperoldbobostillhere7588]

Prince's talent as a guitarist got overshadowed by the "persona" he created just as Frampton's guitar talent got overshadowed by his manager's decisions to try to position him as a "teen idol".

[@marianamendes3165]

Like Hendrix in a more modern way

[@ryanj6862]

He was out of tune as hell at 4:40 min

[@kermit1473]

My go to song currently... September 10 2024... I'm from Sioux falls, SD...deep Midwest...we exist!

[@xavierlogistics4057]

Even time travelers love Prince

[@jeffreyhancock8831]

AND ..... You have excellent taste in music. RESPECT from Northeast Pa

[@aeasus]

For some of us this is not just a song, it is the sound that fills our soul. R.I.P. Prince

[@jennifersade3903]

AMEN.

[@UnfortunateAltarBoy]

AMEN again!❤

[@zip-lockfresher4866]

Amen

[@ginaderamo7110]

Absolutely !!!!!!!

[@ralfadler5166]

💯❤❤❤

[@sharonkarp6574]

I love this, I am 73, it is so peaceful, sad, uplifting at the same time, timeless.

[@mcthurman]

Love it as well, I am 74.

[@nancymarafioti5856]

Totally agree. & I'll be 71 in 2 days. 👍

[@karl-heinzfischer5035]

Ich bin 73, das ist so großartig. ❤❤

[@zxs7170]

Indeed❣️💜💜💜

[@jonadams6846]

Indeed Sharon I am 79 and this track always works for me,it gives me comfort in this crazy world we live in 2024,especially in the early hours when I listen to music,it heals my soul,clears my head and fills me with hope for our kids futures,God bless Sharon

[@purple-hr6th]

ERIC CLAPTON spoke much more personally about Prince two days after his passing. "I'm so sad about the death of Prince," he wrote on Facebook. "He was a true genius, and a huge inspiration for me, in a very real way. In the the '80s, I was out on the road in a massive downward spiral with drink and drugs. I saw Purple Rain in a cinema in Canada, I had no idea who he was, it was like a bolt of lightning! In the middle of my depression, and the dreadful state of the music culture at that time it gave me hope, he was like a light in the darkness." He continued: "I went back to my hotel, and surrounded by empty beer cans, wrote 'Holy Mother.' I can't believe he's gone " Calling Prince a "life-saver," he added that Prince was "a reincarnation of Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix and James Brown in one. I thought that’s exactly what the world needed.”

[@GeorgeTel100]

A lot of people felt that way then... But we don't anymore...

[@purple-hr6th]

@@GeorgeTel100 What is your vision now of Purple Rain, how has that feeling evolved for you?

[@GeorgeTel100]

@@purple-hr6th you missed the point - some artists followed up their great albums with respectable albums, some - with other great albums, and some - with even greater albums........ Prince followed up his masterpiece with very very forgettable stuff, to put it nicely..... As simple as that.

[@purple-hr6th]

@@GeorgeTel100 you said: "Prince followed up his masterpiece with very very forgettable stuff, to put it nicely" . George are you dead alive, o what was going on with your life, men ? when Prince passed , thousands of people who had hundreds of Prince's recordings Live and Live bootlegs , uploaded them to the internet... Just ONE live Prince¨s live concert from 1978 to 2016, musically outperforms any other group, just check.

[@purple-hr6th]

@@GeorgeTel100 "Prince followed up his masterpiece with very very forgettable stuff, to put it nicely." you said? Seems to be this nonsense is the result of your own ignorance.

[@ianharman9499]

one of the greatest guitar solo's ever

[@petermathiasen3390]

Hands down, yes 🤘

[@jetlyfe12]

Honestly impo its not even the greatest guitar solos hes done for this song so idk how it could be the greatest ever. Tho I will absolutely agree they're all epic & Prince is a criminally underrated guitarist but thats likely cuz his stage presence, songwriting, and ingenuity/originality are so much "louder" and upfront than he makes his technical ability and talent not be the focal point of his overall performance.

[@ericgrant687]

On Bloodz

[@RobertCrisafulli]

I agree

[@zirizane9109]

@jetscapo9737 Agree on all points.

[@MusicalJeanAz]

I am 74 and totally love this long version of Purple Rain. Someone called it a masterpiece. Couldn't agree more. 👏 👏👏👏🎸🎸🎸💞

[@kiuakakirstine8257]

Prince never get’s too old! 💜💜💜💜💜💜❤️ 4-ever in my life and heart ❤️

[@herminasonnemans9152]

My mother 93 and still bombarding her with Prince hxxx

[@kiuakakirstine8257]

@@herminasonnemans9152 It just warms my heart to read this. Yesterday, when I came back to my home, an older gentleman stood by the electric-fixture box, that are placed next to the apartment door. I asked him if he needed a glass of water, but he declined. He said, that he just wanted a break, carrying his grocery bag home. I asked if I could help him and he was a bit hesitant at first, but gave in. When we walked, he told me, that he was 93 years old. He's doing all the house chores, he has a small garden that are kept pristine. Buying groceries are hard for him because he has to carry things home, so I plan on buying him a grocery caddy. Age is just a number, not a state of mind ❤ Take care and say hi to your mom from me!

[@aydengibson6953]

A masterpiece is an understatement of this song

[@thomaslynch4776]

hell yeh

[@jimcyr9602]

Youngsters will never understand how on fire this guy was in 1985. Absolutely spectacular performance. Mesmerizing.

[@Walt222]

It was the best of times and you are right they will never understand how awesome those days were

[@shethingsd]

I'll not forget Erick Clapton was asked what does it feel like to be the best guitarist in the world. He said, " I don't know. Ask Prince." And Prince's playing on Clapton's tribute was beautiful.

[@shethingsd]

Oh goodness. Absolutely friggin beautiful.

[@shethingsd]

Sometimes you just hear a guitar and know who's playing.

[@ohyeahohyeah5979]

Youngsters like this like old people do. Don't underestimate

[@edezagon]

He was a friggin genius. ❤

[@artmoore4457]

Somewhere in a parallel universe that song hasn't yet ended and that solo is still going.

[@callmemonkh9020]

I hope so, Art. I believe so, too, Art ! Thanks, Art.

[@mattb9968]

This man just blessed my ears ...

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

Art Moore: If there is a heaven, then that's where I wanna go when I die!!!

[@mbeenz]

Hell Ya My Brother!!!!! I thought the Same Damn THING,!!,!, Bro!!!,!,

[@gss2855]

@@callmemonkh9020......about what?

[@richdempsey7988]

The 5 minute intro alone is a masterpiece!

[@solitairestarr5516]

or self indulgence..... sorry only kidding bro 🤓

[@williamstyron2156]

Is that Wendy on the guitar, just gently stroking the notes against the heavy drum beats? Sounds so very good, and forms such a beautiful counterpart or introduction to the mad genius guitar licks to come with Prince.

[@CryptoSteve007]

​@@williamstyron2156Yes that's her.

[@shannamajor9172]

@@williamstyron2156 Yes, I loved her on this intro. Such a beautiful sound, like the quiet before the storm......she looked so pretty too!

[@D.Demeetri]

That’s my life celebration song intro

[@shannonherbert5626]

If they don't play this at my funeral, I'm not going.

[@amandawilkes8945]

I had this played at my darling husband ‘ s funeral 💜💜💜💜💜he was taken a year after Prince far too soon….. It will be played at mine too!💜 We were lucky enough to see him 6 times in the uk. He was just so SUPERB

[@rosannademattei4450]

Anche io penso così ❤

[@vdittycc]

Hey, you ever seen the interview when Prince talks about the elevator bring u down.. the guy asked what it meant. He said when satan takes you to hell on a elevator. Not sure if it's true, but I heard he died on an elevator. Also he spoke out against the illuminati very interesting. I think he sold his soul but then changed his mind and tried to warn others. It's a rabbit hole

[@suedrinkwater9528]

Just posted that I want it at mine. Sums up my loves in life - can't beat Prince. The guitar master.

[@libbyhicks7549]

That was my comment too.

[@ashwilliams4989]

Prince was absolutely special and unique. He was a true Star.

[@joedelpopolo4316]

Probably the greatest live performance of one of the greatest musicians of all time. Just amazing.

[@jadabaudelaire118]

Hold up. Have you seen Prince's superbowl halftime show?

[@birdhovno]

Just terrible, slow and boring. Studio versinou much better (especially guitar solo end end)

[@justahumanbeing.709]

of one of the greatest songs!

[@spacelau1121]

absolutly fabulous

[@do-re-me-fa3258]

Someone in here has actually seen prince in concert. Oh darn I am so jealous very very jealous. I would’ve loved to seen Prince on stage with his band. I hope you have a mighty fine day🌅👍🏼

[@StephenSmith-pn6ex]

Prince was never given enough credit for his awesome guitar playing

[@janemojcec8945]

GUITAR - Beautiful instrument in a masters hands.🎸 His music was medicine for the ♥️ and SOUL. A TRUE LEGEND that will NEVER die. Prince we will forever love you. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@justinyoung5338]

Would have been good enough on the to play fr Guns n roses or thin lizzy

[@KuroYagi124]

Lol prince is much better player than slash so of course he would be good enough for gnr... the fact that you only mention gnr and thin lizzy means you literally don't know any other bands or really amazing guitarists..

[@matt30705]

bro could shred..

[@justinyoung5338]

@@KuroYagi124 do you know where the 5 lamps are?

[@johnteresi]

You Think your a Tough Guy until This tune brings you to Tears. Most soulful performance ever. Prince played for the audience and leaves it all out there.

[@uwesvneider4540]

I LOVE THIS SONG !GREAT SOLO GOD BLESS HIM

[@JosephDiamond-jx8sm]

That's himself!!

[@briangall8442]

Take our hearts through the stone! English Cash COOL! With a touch of Algonquin Blue truth!

[@DjlisaWylie-kq8vm]

Totally in tears first time hearing this version ,amazing

[@flamidwyfe]

It's around the 12 min mark where the tears start to flow for me. Prince was/is/and always will be amazing!

[@purple-hr6th]

For anyone who doesn't know Prince yet, I'd just like to say that this isn't about who's better or worse. The point is that Prince cannot be compared to any other. before or now. Prince is something else. I don't know any other musician or artist who composes in his mind every sound and every instrument on his songs, with a voice of 5 and a half octaves.Prince composed on piano and guitar, but he mastered the drums, bass, keyboard to perfection.There is not a single Prince song that sounds the same in his 40 years of live performance. Prince is medicine for the soul, the sounds he produces are healing. It's more than just music. Prince is organic, spontaneous. For all of you who don't know him, take advantage of this platform to save and store his live performances, rehearsals, sondchecks... Healing force through the sounds it gives to us, is a real jewel to our health. Use it. Worth it .

[@nordic7286]

Agreed 💯

[@vadimkravchenko5013]

Отличный комментарий. Спасибо, дружище ❤

[@purple-hr6th]

@@vadimkravchenko5013 Привет, друг! говорить правду ничего не стоит, я описываю факты. Музыка, которую он создавал на протяжении 40 лет, исцеляет, каждый должен использовать ее силу, объятия

[@TheOtherDJMattR]

The intro went on for over SIX minutes before he even sang the first line. The crowd was hanging onto every moment up until (and after) then. There have been SO few musicians who can captivate the crowd like that. RIP, Your Purpleness.

[@websrfr8454]

You KNOW you are loved as an artist when the audience is singing before you do

[@jeremyatkinson4976]

Hats off to his supporting guitarist

[@renepreyer4068]

Amazing angels

[@peoplebeforeprofit]

@@jeremyatkinson4976 Wendy

[@sayusayme7729]

💜

[@Shanna-s7v]

We have to keep listening and spreading the word: yes, there were REAL talented musicians that walked this earth. Human beings. Not robots or machines.

[@katricewatts-sx6sw]

ààÀàà ppl u

[@katricewatts-sx6sw]

ààÀàà ppl u

[@billgasior6491]

Damn right!!!!!!!!!

[@JayRay-k1y]

Yup, no Ai !!!!!

[@drips1030]

No robot could do shit like this 💖

[@KPD017]

I’m 59 and so effing lucky I got so see prince in 1985 in SF at the Cow Palace. Everyone wore purple. I cried like a little girl throughout the concert. It was a spiritual experience. I miss you, Prince. 💜💜💜💜

[@brianlittle9202]

I'm 54 and won tickets to see him and it snowed 16 inches and I never got to see him. I had a copy of the black album a friend brought back from Europe when it still wasn't over here.

[@libbyhicks7549]

Yup, I was only 11 in 1985 so I couldnt be there, but our whole generation wore the purple and sang with you.

[@freececile227]

j'ai 59 aussi et moi je l'ai vu à Paris dans ces années là 💕💕

[@samsdad1952]

im 72 play it full volume

[@MC-bu6ez]

One of the true performers of his generation, probably the greatest, RIP Prince.

[@mikekullrich9096]

This is not a Song ...this is a Masterpiece

[@cindyreinhart9552]

Mike you nailed it.

[@tedjohnson1411]

In my opinion, this is the best version...EVER!

[@robinjohnson4919]

It absolutely is. To still feel this way about the song and guitar solo in particular speaks for itself. I will never grow tired of watching this part of the Purple Rain concert. I simply won't. I love Prince!!

[@caralee97]

Wow........you are so right Mike......xxxx

[@bugsybielby]

nope, I'm pretty sure its just a song.

[@823Labs]

Few songs can be considered perfect... this is one of those songs.

[@T7sc60f]

💯

[@barrylear6054]

Yep

[@sanketpathak97]

What are some others, according to you?

[@Un0rdin4rYPr0gr4mmeR]

Dude - there are good musicians, there are great musicians, and then there is Prince. It's a completely different dimension. Rest in Peace legend.

[@robertogarcia2122]

El solo de guitarra me vuela la cabeza

[@matslarsson3452]

This guy was a mediocre guitar player with a couple of good riffs and some harmonys that he extendend sooooooo looong. Still thats what MTV wanted then.. 70 % vision and 30 % music

[@melissaparrott1806]

hes in a realm all of his own

[@janpcs]

@@matslarsson3452 Have you heard him play on "While my guitar gently weeps"? It was at the George Harrison Tribute.

[@matslarsson3452]

@@janpcs Mediocre

[@jessemt96]

Honestly one of the greatest guitar solos/players of all time 💜

[@maryvallettakeith6146]

I hesitated to post here because no words can do this justice, but damn, if ever there was anything that sounded like the cry of a human soul, it is Prince and his guitar. He even makes himself cry with the beauty of his own sound. I can't....just......... 😭

[@do-re-me-fa3258]

OMG Mary oh I absolutely loved your comment so darn true so down to earth and his sound is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I hope you have a lovely day..🌅👍🏼🇨🇦

[@mariedevesa8588]

Internal and external chills..this is existential. It literally does something to your soul. I can only imagine the effect of being there in person. I'd like to interview the people who were there to see what kind of lives they have led. It's grounding and existential at the same time. It's perfection. And he's so effortlessly cool, sexy, humble, and beautiful, god what a beautiful soul! Fucking genius!! We love you PRINCE!!!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜 Now go cry and watch this everyone and feel your lives change 🙌🏻🙌🏻🥹🥹

[@НиколайРыжков-л7д]

❤❤❤❤❤❤💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@maryvallettakeith6146]

@@do-re-me-fa3258 Thank you so much. I just now saw your comment and I hope you're having a lovely day too! ♥

[@maryvallettakeith6146]

@@mariedevesa8588 Such a fantastic comment! Yes, if it's this mind blowing and soul changing to watch on video I can't imagine what those people felt watching him live. Just 😭. I miss Prince so much!

[@kuroneko7022]

How the hell could they leave this man off a list of one hundred greatest guitarists? That’s almost sacrilegious! Prince was the epitome of a performer. May this genius rest in peace and power.❤

[@joelwelch5762]

If you're talking Rolling Stone Magazine they got there head up there keister.

[@colleenm8572]

❤

[@RillyDeeZy1]

Best guitar player that ever lived.

[@steve3010]

Because the industry hated him .he knew thay were robbers .its the fans that ĺoved him ❤❤❤❤

[@AirMaxNinetyfive]

​@@RillyDeeZy1fella was a complete Genius.

[@WorldwideWyatt]

This is the greatest live performance of all time. Rest in Purple 💜

[@rcpsr100]

R I P. You will be sorely missed… 10:51

[@sherittasmith2411]

If I was there someone would have to pick me up off the floor . The way he played that guitar. I would have passed out. Incredible just incredible.

[@MargheritaFrasca]

Yes,One more Time,come on ,everybody❤😊

[@edilsonfranca3094]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@billtaylor4107]

His Religion indirectly killed him, so sad.

[@intherockies]

I will never forget the first time I heard Prince. I was working at a clothing store in the Junior's department. The store had a big screen and Prince was playing on MTV. It's so sad that many of our artists' lives are cut short due to drug abuse. It happens to everyday citizens too. I just want to encourage anyone with a drug problem to seek help, your family and friends need you. You are loved and worth it 🙏

[@robertclifton5795]

Prince was not a musician nor a performer ....... He was an artist of Music ....... RIP 🙏

[@mileqjameel8166]

BEautiFully Said!!!! & ThAnkh You!!!!

[@silviapistone1794]

Thanx. I'm no good in synthetizing. U are!! 😍

[@declanstreet7540]

Prince was all 3

[@apphappy3796]

MOST DEFINATELY HE WAS. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@RickMichaels-if5eq]

Prince is Music!🎸🎵👑

[@bikerlx4777]

The guitar makes us cry ! No words to describe this performance. There will never be nothing close to this in the present or future. Absolute genius ! The guitar speaks with us...shows the pain, the joy...everything ! Magnificent !

[@biancacaputo7174]

I feel the same way. I always feel kind of foolish crying but it's so extraordinary I can't keep from welling up

[@davidrisselada6199]

Every time. No matter how many.

[@irwinramsey356]

This version literally touches your soul.

[@herminasonnemans9152]

And you miss him. I do xxx

[@irwinramsey356]

I do.

[@MsHollywoodrose26]

This guitar solo actually brings tears to my eyes. What a legend. Prince played with all heart and soul, you can not only see it but more importantly, feel it.

[@kevinhale1268]

The best

[@lucianorodrigues1958]

Essa é do tempo que as canções ganhavam alma e corações assim que cantadas. Lindooooo!

[@forreal245]

@@lucianorodrigues1958 reminds me of Hendrix...goose bumps

[@alaintrix]

Yeah

[@unchboy]

That solo is like someone in despair who is trying to reach for something, be it trying to get clean, succeed, finding happiness, etc.. and when they're within reach they'll get knocked back and they will extend their arms with double the effort and reach for it all over again. At least that's how I feel when I hear that guitar solo, like damn you can't stop til you get there.

[@vickiepeden7654]

73 and still listening in 2024, great memories rolling down my cheeks. Missing my youth.

[@medicatedcraziness6938]

I'm about 15 years behind you and still listening and already missing my youth. Peace and happiness to you. ❤

[@westizbest2017]

There's hope,There Jesus! It's all right ,He said it's gonna be alright! Trust in Jesus as Savior it'll definitely be alright after the purple rain 😁🙏🙏🙏

[@adamtbrady]

Those were damn good days.....

[@tammymillar]

I miss those days!!!!

[@KathOneill-qp1ph]

Me too ✋️ 😪

[@tammyalbright158]

Here it is September 5th 2024 close your eyes everybody this is one of the greatest songs that has ever been written and I want to say thank you God for and I want to say thank you God for the life of Prince

[@HashBrown99Gaming]

From this performance you'd think he dedicated his entire life to be a guitar player to achieve those crazy chops and a singer to achieve those vocals but he also played 20+ other instruments proficiently. There really will never be another Prince.

[@KevinStott11]

Truth Love u man

[@vanessasmoot1878]

You are definitely telling it like it is... If there is another one that is close to him .. I probably will not live to see it.🎧🎤👋🌟 RIP PRINCE📀🙌

[@adrianlimon7974]

@@vanessasmoot1878 I love Ritchie Kotzen... and there is a young boy named Justin Lee Schultz. Prince inspires them no doubt

[@tommitchell4570]

I heard he was a virtuoso on 28 different instruments by the time he was 20 --- that is totally jaw-dropping

[@koromko]

Uz 3

[@barbarahartgrove4067]

For 16 minutes my world just went on pause. Masterpiece.

[@ericsvensson2475]

This.

[@luismunhoz5593]

teh my too

[@vikkieh1053]

I named my son after prince born 1984. Today Jan 8 2021 I close my eyes and saw prince in my third eye all purple looking at me he is alive in the higher celestial world he acknowledged me I see purple' it's the highest plan of conciouness

[@vikkieh1053]

He comes to give us love the tortured souls of love different from the rest we are like mind we see spirit and no immorta it y

[@vikkieh1053]

PRINCE wanted me to see this Veido today Jan 10 2021 I am here with all souls watching this thank you prince this is amazing that he came to me in 2021 in January and I didn't even look for him and you too it just came to me my hands moved me to this channel would you believe this we are not the body this is why I know that we are all connected with Prince those who came to love him and know him in the spirit it is for Real never forget this January 2021 I made contact with Prince the singer Purple Haze Bravo

[@rogierbanis]

Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. ❤️🙏🏻

[@nequaishalawrence4624]

That's deep just to be able to say you watched this artist is a privilege#besides The King Of Pop MJ#Still Mourning 😥😥

[@jeremy28135]

Amen

[@heydeanie]

Amen friend... Amen

[@german9132]

Minecraft chicky nuggie

[@YouDontKnowAsMuchAsYouThinkUDo]

...and now I'm crying 😭. Thank you ❤️ 🤗

[@matttierneysr7406]

This dude was the man back in the day

[@spasmodicwon]

This dude was, is, and will always be…’the man’

[@5feet2photography]

No need for visual effects. A man and his guitar and his love for music. This performance is just brilliantly done by Prince. Bravo sir! Rest in Him.

[@marianadamelio]

Still the wardrobe and the purple lights add a lot to the show

[@Me-dn5ki]

He didn't have to dress the part either his talent was on display

[@KarinBechmann-dx3gp]

Ich bin 77 Jahre alt und bin.immer noch sein Fan weiblich.

[@rosannepurvis3278]

A great loss

[@janisstasulis1760]

I am 44 years old. I grow up with Prince, Michael Jackson, Depeche Mode, Black, Ac Dc. 80 and 90 was the best years to grow up !!!!!!

[@kristofverheuge2177]

I agree, don't forget the Simple Minds and Wet, wet, wet. Also the Cure haha ❤ love you bro

[@jacknife10000]

Black? Who is Black?

[@PrestonGray-t4g]

Yes sir

[@joebloggs2822]

Wrote Wonderful life and a few other stunning tracks back in the day ​@@jacknife10000

[@elenastemma9578]

Bei gusti. 😊

[@JaysonIsNotHere]

It's Christmas 2023 and nothing on the radio even gets close to this song. This is my Jam.

[@junewilliams7220]

Merry Christmas! from NZ

[@angelakorff8953]

Stimmt ! Der beste Gitarrist aller Zeiten ! Passt❤

[@stevedmytrusz8347]

This performance still amazes me today.

[@tylane974]

Agree with u....🕊💓

[@SleepySailingShip-oh2no]

Happy New Year 🎧🙏🤜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤛🙏

[@joaocravinho6630]

Im listning to this video for more then 1 year almost everyday.its on my faviurites play list

[@gregoryaikens2832]

It's 2024. Prince must have said "Let me leave y'all with something'!! Don't forget me! True CLASSIC!!!!!!

[@Shanna-s7v]

It would be impossible to forget Prince....never!💜

[@willianpereirascalafrancis6260]

Anos 80 e 90 foram os melhores, não tem comparação hoje.

[@nathankabue4818]

One of the best musicians the world has ever seen. Prince, you bless my soul !

[@donnaweston7697]

I think all the Greats left us with remember me by My music❤

[@thomasjones5912]

This is one of the all-time pieces of music ever. Also, Prince is one of the best guitarists, period. The solo is unbelievable. God speed, Prince ❤

[@apphappy3796]

Most Definately 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@GaryHomeniuk]

The best ever life was too short

[@GaryHomeniuk]

Best video

[@GaryHomeniuk]

Great voice

[@GaryHomeniuk]

Better than yellow snow

[@jingaoli7633]

The Greatest live performance ever in history. April, 2024.

[@Damo-hp7bc]

Agreed 100% July 2024. This song aged like a fine wine.

[@xaviermagnate]

100% FACTS!!!!!

[@adriano-6684]

Eu concordo contigo.

[@freddiefreeman4119]

What an amazing performance.

[@EnzoMatriX214]

One of the most epic guitar players of our lifetime and so totally underrated. Prince had the ability to make those strings cry an epic melody and I so miss that. True genius.

[@JC-md2ct]

Perfectly said@DagoSr...Perfectly said.

[@adebare1524]

Prince was too Original to be fully understood. A genius ten times over.

[@scottsmith5353]

He was definitely so underrated I totally agree

[@scottsmith5353]

He was truly awesome

[@shatswells]

My father was a huge huge prince fan , and from such a young age I remember him playing this song on the guitar over and over until he could perfect it , so it would sound just like Prince. He never thought he was as good him, and maybe I’m a little biased but I thought it sounded exactly like Prince. My dad passed 2 years ago and listening to this just made me feel like he was in the room here with me , playing his guitar. Music has such power and Prince will live on forever through his music!!I have my dad to thank for showing me such a musical genius! RIP ,to who in my book, are two great legends! Love you dad ❤️

[@harryvanhoo7235]

Love that you know this, Serena. This is huge. Very magic.

[@HBOC949]

He would , and IS proud! Much love!

[@craigwaitoa5667]

Your dad had great taste in music, and the vision to shear it with you. you are truly blessed

[@taviaholloman3872]

Ms. Serena be encouraged in knowing that they are both legends in your heart and knowing the power of this visionaries music and your dad's enlightenment to you was a wonderful gift that just keeps on giving. I would love to read your book-- please share this information when you have it available. God bless.

[@foresterboy2011]

Fantastic memory you have there Serena, to be able to play guitar in the first place is a massive achievement and to strum this tune is next level in my opinion. He must have been an amazing guy. Keep your legend of a father alive every year by blasting out this tune full blast on his birthday. Love your story. God bless you.

[@MrKennie91]

I was there that night. We all knew somehow, we were witnessing something truly amazing. Something that can happen only once in a lifetime. Something special. Not until now do I fully understand how lucky, blessed to watch this incredible man share his God given talent.

[@natalierampone9750]

That must have been great! Good memories.

[@tianawilliams94838]

@@natalierampone9750 😭

[@KAW101]

Yeah, and then you white folks killed him.

[@joereidoutdoorsman.3136]

Awesome

[@kaybee4933]

It was not given by god, he worked so hard daily, and days on end, dont take that from him. As a kid he rode is pedal bike with his guitar on his back

[@theHumanTour]

This performance is out if this world. Prince at his best in one of the most legendary guitar solos ever. Absolutely enthralling and poweful stuff. Purple Rain, IMHO, his masterpiece. ❤

[@jamesballard2559]

Absolutely

[@Shanna-s7v]

Prince was a genre of music all by himself. More talent in his pinky NAIL than 10 current performers.Period.😢❤

[@ianpearson5812]

Agreed!

[@lynnmoses4646]

I think this is the best version of Purple Rain that I have ever seen. Goose bumps everytime I watch it.

[@conniewern7161]

Have you seen 2004 live at staples center? Great!!!

[@MichaelSevilla97]

​@@conniewern7161great version but prince was at his peak here this version is the best

[@Coins.com.]

💯​@@MichaelSevilla97

[@apphappy3796]

YES INDEED 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bettyhames1252]

Same ❤

[@ApileDGn]

It is not a song, it is an emotion in motion

[@esrun52]

I was there, OMG he was pure magic, breathtaking talent,

[@stevel2812]

X

[@armcollector6660]

@@esrun52 u so lucky... Not only fashion on point as always but my god he looked like he was really enjoying himself here & into the moment for sure I would've loved to seen him & and Michael Jackson as well... But man that solo even had me in tears a little bit this is talent at its finest... Anyways have a wonderful weekend & stay safe!!

[@esrun52]

@@armcollector6660 I can't watch the video without getting tears, it happens everytime I watch it, :-) you also have a wonderful weekend and stay safe Intriguing name- arm collector LOL

[@juliusaltmanmarnsbd2784]

Yep

[@MichaelSheffield-vo7gi]

I listen to this all the time everyday

[@ciscorey6520]

Honestly, this HAS to be one of the greatest musical performances ever. No sarcasm. No debate. There are few things in life that make me wish I were older than I am now and me wanting to have experienced this in person is one of them.

[@viralgypsy]

It’s really not even close on many levels Great songwriting Great Musician Absolutely Beautiful Vocals

[@dannyrhudy7346]

Those were the day

[@craigwilson2830]

Now is the moment, hear the sound. Feel free, open... always...&4eva

[@team3383]

Was reading about musicians from this "era" vs todays musicians. A great majority of them atually STUDIED music. Today it's just a bunch of ijuts making noise for easy money. Prince was a rebel. OWNED his own work too. A true ARTIST.

[@craigwilson2830]

@@team3383 2 Tru!

[@ekaterinakorolkova1853]

It's not music, it's magic.

[@redemptivepete]

Nothing touches the soul like music and sometimes, like this, it transends!

[@koldaussie]

Both are one and the same in some instances, like this one for example!

[@goshagoshin7981]

Вы абсолютно правы, Катерина! 🎯

[@nequaishalawrence4624]

Exactly 💯💪🏿

[@ekaterinakorolkova1853]

@@goshagoshin7981 Спасибо! ))

[@tmcdon94]

Who else is watching this with me rn in 2024? Had to bring in the new year with this 🔥

[@dianebeier8379]

I am, goes directly to my heart❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@whatthef50]

FEB 2024……..I always give credit where credit is due. We lived in an amazing [musical] time. I only wanted to see you [laughing] in the PURPLE RAIN………

[@RachelleVanRoss]

Love & could live on him playing music plus his unique voice. Everything about him is 😂 makes my heartbeat like Purple Rain 🌂 💜

[@gumborambo4540]

Prince is a legend. "Heroes never die, but Legends live on forever"

[@rnor3146]

​@@dianebeier8379....❤ so true..... I miss Him so much, his natural deep emotion, his Talent, the tenderness and soft strenght of his voice.... and his incredible touchness of guitar..... All I have for Him now is Love...❤🖤❤ ...and I love you All, those who will love Him forever......💜🔥💜

[@leonardjohannes7024]

He's Greatest Live Performance Ever. Long Live Prince...

[@jessyjeantruecrime]

2024 still listening, forever

[@SaraKhishigjargal]

I stopped listening,...Last one today🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😅😅😅🤣🤣😅😅😅

[@dominiquejones3805]

Happy Born Day 2 The Purple Yoda

[@jessecalia5498]

Stop and enjoy

[@kammywatson745]

Always and 4ever...❤❤❤

[@ShirleyLopesdossantos-v3t]

Realmente essa música não é pra ouvir e sim pra sentir.❤

[@shethingsd]

You hear the crowd singing before 2 minutes in. That's a masterpiece. Wendy held it down. Amazing! Love her.

[@stevejohnson6248]

@@HS-hr5wp Yes

[@shethingsd]

Prince gave recognition to his people

[@bigman55434]

Wendy Melvoin was amazing. There are many interviews of her. She was young and so humble. And so amazing.

[@tortishead6871]

She was stunning!

[@cathrinerhardt]

She was so young and this chord progression is a fingerbreaker! Prince credited her for coming up with it. The first chord and you know the song and that's because of Wendy Melvoine.

[@ApolloTchize]

Just sitting here with mouth open. Didn't move for the last minutes, just got goosebumps all around and tears start to roll. Nearly forgot to swallow and to breathe and was about to drool on the desk. How would you describe something like this to others without sound and video? This is so raw, so passionate, so, well, intimidating because of sheer talent and genius and somehow down to what anything in universe is all about. It's hard to find words for this. So raw, so passionate, so incredible skillful, that it marks and expands somehow the borders of human beings, as no human being could transport that in a ridiculous suit with a ridiculous guitar, but when you are Prince everything falls in place and it feels as natural as it can be. This is way beyond, what any other person I've ever heard of on earth could do. Never seen anything like this and most probably never will. Whoever this strange, little man was: He was much more than a man,., He was Prince. And whatever that is, is more, than we deserved. I feel like every cell of my useless existence is loaded now with his energy. Still. Sometimes he made me think, he is an evolutionary proof of concept of Human 2.0. And although I wrote all this crazy stuff, I still feel speechless. And when I look at this next time, it'll be the same. And again. And again. This will last for ages.

[@ApolloTchize]

@Aika2212 Danke. Weiss wieder nicht, was ich sagen soll. Fühle mich sehr geehrt.

[@av123av]

This is the best comment that I could have read to match this video. It’s the first time I’ve seen this particular Prince performance. Absolutely incredible. The guitar playing is beyond comparison.

[@carlakinstley9255]

Just WOW! I have no words except phenomenal !!!❤

[@sarahroberts3767]

You yourself are amazing... some are... He was... xxx

[@nkjrm348]

Aliens visiting this place in millions of years will read this comment and agree

[@theprincess222]

It's 2020, I'm crying over Prince's guitar riffs. One of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.

[@ladaonmymind]

24 years and same

[@corneliusflorence9359]

Still here to0

[@savren7102]

21 and I'm upset about the fact that we'll never get to catch him live anymore. But his legacy lives on through his beautiful music that he left behind for us♥️

[@thevelvettip1110]

I feel you sis, that solo makes me cry. 😢

[@theprincess222]

@Fs kaptin delta Fsx that is so amazing. My mother is a Prince fan & I’m just now seeing what her love was for him. He’s an ICON.

[@francescomosca5205]

Not music, this is medicine.. for heart and soul.. God bless Prince, love to everybody ❤😊❤

[@henrycodm896]

Totally agree.

[@LaRive544]

Just YES....

[@evipladra5340]

Me too R.I.P. 🙏💔🙏💔🙏💔🙏

[@ghanagirltoodavenport498]

The worst music ever

[@jamessearle2339]

yes love is music

[@funkysouldancer1]

We will never see another artist like this again..Pure magic.

[@KS-kb4zt]

😢😢😢😢Rest......

[@santaclase3410]

peace be with you🕉🐝🥰1..This is peace in mAny world8... BuT not YouRs,,,.Can EyE Ask WhAY PleASe🕉🕉🕉

[@ReneFord-ny6vp]

Ll

[@kennyandrews716]

The truest artist within music industry. So sad to lose the GOAT!!! RIP🙏🏾

[@jaison4769]

This guitar solo is literally out of this world.

[@gato0082]

Yes 👁️🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸❣️🎶🎸🎸🎸💜

[@jackshafer9447]

When prince gets on stage and solos, he makes every other guitarist look bad

[@gailgrayggthegogetter7739]

I completely concur!! Man! This PR solo is beyond insanely genius-much different from the recorded track and movie soundtrack!!!!

[@witchypoorose5196]

@@gailgrayggthegogetter7739 "beyond insanely genius" YES. 💜

[@Lexi_Con]

Once I start I can't stop listening to it again & again. So touched by this version I'm crying inside... It's truly a work of art.💜 All the parts - the notes, instruments, voices, lyrics, tempo... both planned & improv - they just blend harmoniously into a masterpiece. Conveys both heartbreaking anguish & beautiful hope & love. He seems mentally exhausted yet free as if he belts out the notes in release. Even the guitar is weeping by the end. Prince could make his guitar tell the story as much as the lyrics & his tone of voice. He probably wrote it that way... DAYumm, beautiful!!!😭💜❤️

[@momme5301]

We attended his concert in December 1984 at the Minnesota St. Paul Civic Center. We had a new baby and felt we overstayed and needed to relieve my parents. We left during his last song, Purple Rain. I remember walking out of the civic center to snow-filled empty streets. As we walked to our vehicle, several blocks away, we could hear Purple Rain emanating down the St Paul streets. His voice thundering in perfect pitch, his guitar transcendental. I will never forget that - ever. We miss him terribly in Minneapolis.

[@michellecook-hill]

He’s missed wherever he’s not 💜

[@carlafrederick7103]

I didnt attend the concert but my son was born aug of 84. What a great year. Hes 37 now. Time has flown by.

[@heartsonfire1238]

What a beautiful resonating memory!

[@jacjan3602]

Lech poznaan

[@janpaulstam3094]

Wauw!🥰🥰🥰🔥❤❣

[@asifwekere]

After 36 years I’m still speechless as the tears from my eyes are rolling down my face. Prince, your music will live forever 💜💜💜

[@kelleydavis100]

Same, grew up with this man, the soundtrack of my life is his music...I can’t say enough good things about him. Loved him then, love him now, love him forever 💜

[@divineone66]

My life in the now

[@deborahlynn7509]

Same .. so glad I lived to be part of his musical genius music

[@martinsandoval588]

Baby I. Sorry if I caused u any sorrow in sorry if I caused u any pain

[@annevanwinkelhof98]

Same here ❤️

[@lauraverbruggen1027]

I feel all the purple rain over me, very many medical issues, pain, must be operated, Prince gives me power and hope.... And I've never seen a better guitar player. 😥😥

[@purple-hr6th]

🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂 His music is a healing force.

[@beto6000]

That ladies and gentleman, is the quintessential definition of God given talent.

[@marcusjahnke9287]

Indeed!

[@paulSmith-te8gq]

Absolutely!

[@johanbonaparta]

It's almost mythological to say that someone like Prince existed

[@Ana_D.C.]

Y tanto que sí. Es algo mitológico decir que, en plena era preinternet, alguien como PRINCE existió una vez. El Mozart del pop, por excelencia. En mi opinión, creo que esta es su mejor versión de 'Purple Rain' de todo su extenso e histórico legado musical... Descanse En 'Power (Generation)' 🌧️💜🕊️

[@HenryCovert]

Well said.

[@gailgrayggthegogetter7739]

OMG! I often think that too!!!♥️

[@Blindsharky]

couldn't agree with you more ....

[@catinamiller1934]

People please research these our very LIVES depends on it. Ask yourself why now they playing all this Prince. I loved Prince also but it's time for the TRUTH. Knowledge is power. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXfIqq15ipZ9fJo. And. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3LXepqobrSXgLc. And. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXLFXq2XmpqsiZo. And. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epTXmZufi6iLd7M. And. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-zlYaqgcilkKc. And. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6vEeKaceL2Em6M. And. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWTXg3-Al5eoa80. And. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5KZeWmIhriGrsk

[@csheets40]

It almost feels like Prince's guitar solo was a gift from God sent directly through Prince that night. Such perfection!

[@mariamcclanahan470]

My thoughts exactly. After listening to this version I literary thanked God for giving us such gifted musicians as Prince 🎸🎤 🎶

[@csheets40]

@@mariamcclanahan470 I couldn't agree with you more!

[@biasone9634]

@C Sheets given that he improvised the 'riff' on the spot when he recorded the track live. You is atleast half-right. (The original live set can still be found on KZbin i believe if you wanna hear it, just search 'Purple Rain original recording')

[@dialmawaite3885]

@@mariamcclanahan470 l

[@StormOfDarkness67]

Word of God.

[@lovehand9531]

The 80s were undeniably special. 🤴

[@jesussig5315]

The 80's still are...

[@sarahdavis1660]

So f ng true

[@RobRoche-w7y]

This was the first song I danced with my wife to. She is gone now, this song will never stop being my favorite

[@JC-md2ct]

Thank you for the share...I'm certain your wife is still, still dancing to this song.

[@MamaStyles]

😭 She’s still dancing❤

[@ggbythesea9231]

🕯

[@Sullysspirit]

She is there with you❤

[@johnmatthes8608]

God bring you peace

[@rafacorrea01]

One of the greatest guitar solo of all time.

[@babyandbebe8153]

You should watch him do solo on My Guitar gently weeps at the Rock and roll Hall of fame.... 🎸

[@darrenharley2419]

Not one of..... The best by a country mile! Better than Slash (November rain) and J Mascis (Dinosaur Jnr) and I'm J's biggest fan

[@rafacorrea01]

@@darrenharley2419 better than these two, totally agree haha

[@rafacorrea01]

@@babyandbebe8153 oh yeah, I'd watch it for sure. Huge musician.

[@charlescline1441]

I am 66 yrs. Old and have listened to alot of music. This song is by far one of best peices of music I have ever heard. Playing it now for the 4th. time in a row. Unreal!!!

[@Bmwedzi]

I totally agree have it on repeat today a legend he is 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@IK_4]

I'm 45. I was a little girl at this time, and he gave me chills even then. But even more now...😢

[@IK_4]

​@@Bmwedzi Me too 😢

[@rolandmartirosyan3940]

I play it every day for years, 2nd best love song of all time. The best is "like a rolling stone". Let's be real, romance is sweet, but women are b*thes, they all bring it to same place in the end

[@jenniferstryker3419]

Masterpiece!

[@kermit1473]

August 2024...ohh i love his sequin cape

[@AReallyLongAndUnremakableUser]

To every single person who saw Prince live.... YOU LUCKY BARSTARDS!!

[@Playbackrm100]

LOL!!!!!! Yes!!!

[@mariareed1259]

Only once. Purple Rain Tour. Wish I had the privilege of seeing him again in his later years. So talented!

[@ginoginelli1927]

For sure, so so sad I will never see him live.

[@ninewolves213]

@@mariareed1259 Twice...I've got the stubs...Montreux..."Empty Room.".

[@cmdrhold_kaje725]

😊