Prince - Purple Rain (Live At Paisley Park, 1999)

[@bosslady7611]

This song hit different now. I'll never listen to this song the same way again. My husband was hospitalized with Covid when he slipped into a coma and his condition seemed to worsen by the hour. I was on the phone with the doctor and I asked, " Doctor...tell me the truth...will my husband make it out of this?" She said," Honestly, he'll be lucky if he makes it through the night. He was already diabetic and had congestive heart failure. I was in the middle of doing some housework and I literally almost fainted when she said that. I played Purple Rain while I attempted to finish my cleaning. Then suddenly a wave rushed over me, and I burst into tears. I knew he was gone. He coded 3 times that night, and on the 4th heart attack, he couldn't be resuscitated. He died at 2 am, on August 28th, 24 days after our anniversary. My world was shattered and my heart was broken into pieces. He died in 2020, it's been 2 years....and I'm still struggling with the grief, loss, and heartache. I miss him every day, hour, and minute. I stay strong for our 5 daughters, but some days the pain is unbearable and I break down in the quiet stillness of the night when I'm alone in my bed. So this song holds a special place in my heart. It was the moment I knew he was no longer with us and I had to let go. I miss him so much and I'm still trying to figure out how to adjust to life without him. He'll always be the love of my life. I appreciate the life and love we shared, and I look forward to seeing my baby in the purple rain. Thank you Prince, for creating this amazing love ballad that became a beautiful but bittersweet memory and soundtrack to the end of my husband's life. I'll see you both standing underneath that purple rain when I get to Heaven💔😙

[@MaryLou913]

I’m so sorry Boss Lady. Your husband would want to see you happy so try and celebrate rather than mourn, as much as you can, though I do understand it’s so hard. Many blessings! 🕊☔️

[@yoni532s9M5w]

Keep on rocking boss lady, Sorry for your loss. You inspire me to love and lose rather to not love at all.

[@icecremeswirlieeee]

[@pryme2013]

Sorry to hear you couldn’t be there

[@sherryj738]

It is bittersweet and beautiful

[@gundolfbeurskens6956]

I was born in 1962. I am soooo glad and greatful to saw Prince 5 times (the best musician at all), Genesis+Phil Collins, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Supertramp, Madonna, Pink Floyd and Depeche Mode etc. live at stage. I will never forget these moments

[@clintonwood3985]

🎉🎉🎉

[@Givea_shit]

Lucky bastard Now we only got to watch booty shaking😂

[@dulcecanales8766]

Wowwww you’re really lucky man !!!

[@marchappy]

1962,a good year

[@sharimauro8575]

I saw him once. Great performance!!

[@kyleoliver1647]

Sucks to be 27 and all your favorite musicians mostly have perished. Rest easy legends. Prince, thank you for blowing my mind.

[@Bloodborne11639]

same man, same age. and i just started to appreciate these songs

[@fanoemayise9508]

Same here man

[@valeriacortez7003]

SAME

[@Laila92617]

Same here. I’m 21 and I’ve been a fan since I was 13-14

[@silke9479]

Thank you Pharaohs for destroying our women, men, children, existence, freedom, peace! Through your endless greed, your pure egoism, deception, lies, distortions, betrayal, poisons, seductions etc.! Nothing remains unseen! Your time is over! To hell with you!

[@AlexBarber121]

That guitar style and song will never be owned by anyone but this man ❤

[@KathrynHolden-rb9bl]

I luv your music 🎶 alot too

[@one1511]

I will never forget, my Dad ordered this concert on pay per view for me, in 1999. It's all I wanted and I got it. I sat and watched and enjoyed it alone. I was 14. Best New Years Eve ever.

[@kamaree1]

Sounds like a pretty swell guy 🙂

[@one1511]

@@kamaree1 yes indeedy!

[@kamaree1]

@@one1511 Good on ya'

[@drewkellymusic5486]

I covered this song ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q16ZfHdua7l_f7M

[@adiliom5781]

dam lucky he sadly died when I was 14 got into him a bit later on however

[@hillbilly44]

Most people don't understand the difficulty of this song. It's written in Bb Major, but it's crying and begging like a minor scale. Incredibly hard to do. One of the best songs ever written. Rest in heaven Prince.

[@Nettacki]

Not to mention some of the chords in it are quite hard to play

[@dragoshdragosh4367]

Amin!!!R.I.P PRINCE!!

[@thatONEmachine]

Not sure that's where he is.

[@justintime8922]

Thats that suspended 2nd doing that

[@VivianMcall]

Interesting can u explain more

[@jimmyv1753]

So many people love prince for his vocals. But the guy was a legend of the guitar, drums, keyboard, piano and anything that made noise. But his guitar skills were the most underrated. He could shred the guitar obviously if you’re watching this you probably know these things.

[@lapiche2667]

Completely right. Young, there was the fight jackson against prince. The both were.speacials. But prince was a f... great musician.

[@doingitinleopard8436]

No they Love Prince bc he’s an awesome musician who taught himself to play everything. His singing is the icing

[@jimmyv1753]

@@doingitinleopard8436 you said no then repeated what I said slightly differently worded. 😂. It’s cool. I think we can agree he was an incredible musician with a great voice.

[@irmavaneyssen3934]

PRINCE WAS A UNIQUE PERSON WITH A NATURAL TALENT FOR MUSIC AND COMPOSITION OF SONGS WHICH ARE TIMELESS FOR ENTERTAINMENT. HE WAS TOO .YOUNG TO LEAVE THIS WORLD. HE WAS A CLASS ACT WITH STYLE AND CHARISMA! IRMA .VAN EYSSEN.

[@veda9151]

There are lot of legends who aced their instruments, create masterpieces. But there is only one Price.

[@PeterFreemantennis]

how can he play this song over and over again and blow your mind in a different way every time? just astonishing talent

[@garywatson2885]

Because when you're in the matrix and a song is in the right vibration. You hear him say..Jesus Christ. Not allowed. He's alive. Playing us the correct vibration all along. This man went under cover door to door as a jabovah witness ok. He plays Kamala. He's alive. Very well alive. The genius doesn't die. Come on now

[@shelleylindquist9452]

@@garywatson2885 Prove it !!!

[@Bill-n2m]

Yep..every time💜

[@AtomizedSound]

@@garywatson2885wtf are you talking about puff puff. He’s dead and he’s certainly not Kamela. Don’t be naive and lay off the drugs. It’ll do your mind good

[@ddavis4730]

This is what a musical artist is

[@evipe-ei326]

You say it!👍

[@tigrefofo3853]

He is unique like no one

[@coupcup2016]

this is how I sing when i get drunk af...lol

[@ddavis4730]

@@coupcup2016 🤣🤣🤣

[@Godzgirl23]

@@coupcup2016 And it only sounds like that to you because you're drunk When you're singing it haha🤣

[@Cerebrosity]

I always felt he knew something we didn't...vibrated at a higher frequency, floated on a higher plane, and saw behind the veil. Thank you for leaving us the gift of your music.

[@carterbell9106]

For sure

[@trickg1274]

Please explain, sorry i dont get it.

[@carterbell9106]

@@trickg1274 She's saying he was very spiritual. He talked about things like time being an illusion and was able to "see" outside of our physical reality.

[@trickg1274]

@@carterbell9106 Thanks

[@lizleb8932]

Amen

[@ffs1414]

''As a child, I remember when Elvis died. My mother cried and cried, but I did not understand. When I was a bit older, John Lennon died and my older sister cried and cried, but I did not understand. Then Prince died... and I understood''.

[@sterlinglane7040]

As a true prince fan from his beginning until his very end. I honestly can even Begin to think of any other true artist that was ever on princes level...musically...vocally ...and his stage shows are mind blowing ...i had the priviledge of seeing him live 3 times and never to me will be another as great!!! Rip PRINCE

[@TheNeptun26]

I was crying too.

[@ariesqueen7073]

Fernando Silva I feel You! Prince was the GOAT!!!!!!!

[@connies3805]

Prince was great

[@katrinamulberries4567]

Very touching tribute - you post, here. To true. Bless you.

[@tdkayyy]

these people don't know how lucky they were to see him live, I was born in 2002 and only recently started to appreciate Prince. Rest in eternal peace Prince.

[@Octocoupler]

I was born in 76 and have never seen him in the flesh 😢😢

[@tdkayyy]

wow man@@Octocoupler

[@andyreese278]

I'm 80s child. Thank God.

[@LexiShaw-ec1ot]

I watched this and literally grieved his death and the death of good music the realization I'll never see him live crushed my heart I literally fell into the floor holding my heart and crying harder than ever. I just love this and Prince so much. He was special.

[@doserdiesel]

2002 wow, I was born in 1980 and never got to see him. Not sure who these people are that you speak of. Not everyone had money back then we had to work for everything we wanted we busted our asses!

[@TammyTT]

There will never be another Prince! 🧡 💜 🧡

[@ermiasbizuneh7052]

Never ever!

[@RoxyDiva78]

NEVER!!!

[@10buffster]

Amen

[@kbabewoods3235]

Facts

[@jcbelf1126]

Hi....there is One and only one ...I miss him...

[@Tsypras]

This is one of the best songs ever produced. It is composed in Bb major, the chords progression is absurdly complex and beautiful, through time the melody enters your mind and soul. Only an angel could produce something like that, after all, but it was Prince. Maybe he was an angel too. Rest in heaven, legend.

[@jarod3371]

He would say it came through him but not from him.

[@AtomizedSound]

Not complex but beautiful. The arrangement sounds harder than it is once you dig in to learn it

[@Tsypras]

@@AtomizedSound I disagree. He is often playing with extended chords. Making Bb major into Bbsus2 or Bbsus4. I’d say he is mystically adding suspensions and sevenths. It’s unpredictable. I think the fact it’s easy to improvise for a guitar player doesn’t mean it’s simple. I like to play this song, but I can’t play the same way he does. It’s too much :))

[@felity1773]

​@@Tsypras Bbadd9 or such chords aren't difficult. It's how he pieces them together what makes it so impressive, but every half decent musician knows how to play these chords

[@gregk4471]

Lots of renditions just go to A major, ala Just Like Heaven LOL. At least mere mortals can play it. Tim Reynolds electric band TR3 does a pretty good version.

[@SS-se3zi]

I was there for this performance, tears streaming down my face. Another night waiting outside of Paisley Park in the snow, hoping for a chance to get in at some point. We had no idea this was being filmed this night. Pure luck/fate, one of the best nights of my life….

[@jarod3371]

My favorite Era for Prince. For a moment, he seemed so at peace, so in love, so content and happy.

[@chrisg.4028]

Lucky lucky lucky

[@Dratim-l6b]

Wow

[@chantalschultz4847]

How incredible for you to be part of history…. 🎉

[@drips1030]

Wow . Amazing 😮

[@brimitch22]

A 13 year old me discovered his music and fell in love with it and him. A 54 old year me still loves him and his music. This version of Purple Rain always takes me to new level of emotion. Rest in love my music angel. For God made a musical recipe in Prince that lingers in my heart.💜💜💜💜💜

[@reginasimmons5082]

Prince's "Purple Rain" is one of his best soulful rock ballads in music. It's dark, electric and hopeful. 🎶

[@Cosmogirl014]

Well spoken - so true - Epic 👍💜🎸

[@jorddalord5400]

it's about the end of the world, i don't know how that is hopeful

[@lynda9539]

@@jorddalord5400 because it's about getting through the "end" to the point where you meet God and He gives everlasting life - that's pretty hopeful.

[@debbiecoffey9212]

JordDaLord 5 But it is hopeful , if you’re ready to meet our Heavenly Father you’ll see ! Then the World will be more than awesome! I can’t describe in words how wonderful it will be !!!

[@randothol9003]

Succinct and graceful. "Dark, electric and hopeful". A stunningly beautiful way to describe this anthem.

[@hazelb81]

"Time is a trick". Man I felt this in my soul. He was basically saying all we "know" is lies while professing Jesus Christ as the savior. God bless us all on our journeys through this thing called "LIFE".

[@angelamcconnell7592]

Friend you certainly got it right 🙏😇

[@karlastewart4537]

Yes Lord

[@mikeel3742]

I miss this man immensely. Just knowing that he doesn’t exist on this earth anymore breaks my heart.

[@andaniachalloner7933]

Help

[@Donbstard]

I agree fully. The world was robbed of the greatest showman that ever existed!!!

[@trevor69er59]

Acts 24:15 . . . He is sleeping . . . (John 11:11).

[@couchcaptain9379]

@@trevor69er59 The first time I heard this version I knew I would see him again in glory. We may not care who we was here, as we will be with the Lord of all creation, but for now, it comforts me knowing that Prince is with the Almighty right now.

[@لالهوةإلالهوتي]

@Love one Another let's go crazy

[@mauraece]

June 25, 2023, it’s been 39 years since this song was released, I’m still listening to this masterpiece.

[@RedTail_Morpheus]

Prince was an angel on earth. He brought many of us to the “Purple Rain”.

[@KillYourIdols81]

did he pays your bills?

[@skywalker6763]

@@KillYourIdols81 is everything okay?

[@KillYourIdols81]

@@skywalker6763 lol...very fine, 10x...i mean....tired of comment he was an angel, he is in heaven watchin us...gone too soon..

[@AtomizedSound]

@@KillYourIdols81your name implies other wise but regardless of that who cares what people felt for him? If they resonate with him being an angel or what it then let them. You have no say in the matter other than to keep on moving

[@lucfonte]

2022… Anyone else still listening this amazing music ? “Time is a trip”

[@marlenelyles]

Yes. Never gets old to me.

[@chimuriki]

Great músic!!! Love it!!

[@thulaniwana7104]

I’m here 13 April 2022….. time 23:34

[@marlenelyles]

@@thulaniwana7104 yep still listening.

[@yungraekie3554]

Yes

[@nickjonesCSM]

To the people who were present when this was recorded, you witnessed arguably one of the greatest live performances of all time. What an absolute privilege to have been there.

[@mariakaracha6120]

I'm jealous of those who were able to see this man in concert, a true icon and Piper of this nations entertainment world. He didn't want nothing from no one but to share his music and guitar skills, for you to love him at his best in life. To remember him in death as his music continues to Rock this nations world! RIP Prince.... You will be greatly missed and honored..... Most definitely respected 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@Ladywolf2263]

Weather it was 1st Avenue or Paisley Park….or anything in between….it was always a religious experience. Mr. Nelson, you are missed….TERRIBLY

[@ambrizfer7898]

Well the original version of the song was also a live concert done in one take.

[@yonirechter8896]

yes.. this might be the best last 3.5 min of any song to ever be recorded live... this last 3.5 min.. the melody.. the ability to play at that level... the ability to to play so well together same time.. and the level of emotion coming out of those last 3.5 min especially when he bring back the high pitch singing.. it is very much up there.. might be the best ever live performance ending... the melody and performance... 100% top 3 ending of a song ever and arguably #1

[@garyterry7443]

Legend, who will never be forgotten 👍👍👍

[@JTMoney333]

Almost the end of 2023. So many great experiences and memories shared here on this comment page. Prince is definitely one of the GOATs. The genius and talent this guy possessed was one of the greatest gifts GOD gave us to witness. Happy Holidays to those out there and Merry Christmas.

[@JavierValenzuela76]

He made the color Purple live forever 💜

[@sherri42]

I see Prince, I click "like." Whether he's singing, dancing, playing an instrument, speaking, or just looking at the camera, he never disappoints. ✌️💜🤘

[@WhatsThisThenLucchiSupremeson]

Yup

[@brownergwendolyn4727]

💜💜💜

[@Amarenske]

💜

[@TheFedagent]

Sherri 122345 amen 💜

[@renitagalloway6166]

Facts

[@randothol9003]

Prince - his guitar was an extension and expression of his soul

[@NickanM]

A very underrated guitarist.

[@tekiedodson-rogers6275]

.... Yes, seems he pushed every Spiritual emotion both into & out of that guitar! I always loved him & what he was able to share! And I recently saw him in an old Video, express his wish that humans would " leave fear & walked forward " , that's what he did long years ago. This video is a reminder of how “ right “ his spiritual leanings & philosophies were! Now, don’t ask to debate me on the philosophy of time. I’m ALWAYS still learning; when learning is over, what keeps us here, engaged in day to day life? So often people disappoint; likely due to unreal expectation... But that’s a book I’ve not cracked. Um, yeah I tried to get cliff notes~ only to learn none exist!... back to topic at hand, I’m sure Prince holds a special spot in the Heavenly Choir. I can’t wait to hear him in concert again! teKie

[@randothol9003]

@LUCY ELI ZABETH "Guitarist' penises matter"

[@justintime8922]

He was raised on Jimmy Hendrix who played in James Brown Band . Probably knew him .

[@jeffharris66]

Yes I agree

[@kuchpopart]

Prince was an amazing musician and songwriter! I think some people forget that he wrote a lot of popular songs for other artists that became great songs!❤#Prince💜🎸

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Gone wayyyyyyyyyyy to soon,he was an INCREDIBLE ARTIST,one of the very best of ALL TIME....His guitar SKILLS were LEGENDARY,so so GOOD....

[@SmalltimR]

He is gone for now - though I can assure you, the world has not seen the last of Prince

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@@SmalltimR You know of another PRINCE that might be out there????

[@J8776]

Can't believe it's already been 5 years. Still feels like yesterday, hearing you went to dance in that rain

[@maggiemay8622]

Still breaks my heart 💜 it snowed that morning in April here and made me think of him 🥺 but playing his music just fills my heart ♥️ ♥️♥️♥️

[@pandorasbox6607]

He died 4 days before I had my 5 yr old daughter 😢😢

[@johnnymoraes23]

I wish so much i would... i should have seen him live before he passed.... what a sad goodbye... very sad. Two very sad goodbyes in the last 5 years where Prince and Eddie Van Halen. Both hurt deep inside. Two geniuses who made music that touched deep so many lives and so many moments for so many people.

[@peterssister421]

💜 ALWAYS

[@EarthdogGFX]

If prince was alive he'd be doing concerts like this in Paisley Park quarantine 💜

[@MaryMary-gb9go]

I would gladly be quarantined with Prince.

[@brittneybutler2491]

@@MaryMary-gb9go Me too!😍😊

[@QUEENPUDDING-cc2eq]

Yes indeed💜

[@ttortt]

In memory of my sister who left this world last night.Rest with the Angels Jay

[@dingleberries131]

Prince is by far one of a kind musician.

[@davidmela776]

un prophète 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💜💜💜💜💜

[@blueyeddamien6619]

One of a kind but not very kind let’s bee honest.

[@RichardZipperer]

His Genre Should Be Titled "Unique".

[@anti4330]

@@blueyeddamien6619 prove it

[@AC-mp7cx]

@@RichardZipperer alot of ppl r like that

[@julielittle3820]

The fact that he mentioned Jesus as the King was awesome! It gives me hope that he was saved! Awesome guitarist and performer!

[@liamcephus9687]

Dude was crazy about that shit. Listen to Kevin Smith about it.

[@mc4mana]

Time is a trick! Its now 2023 and Im done counting! Never heard this version before, thank you Prince for transporting me to new utopian planes with this gospel/soul rendition of Purple rain! What a timeless masterpiece!

[@leonard_oakenshield]

You know what else is timeless? A everlasting life ❤️

[@lakeshalewis6919]

​@@leonard_oakenshield ❤❤

[@seanh4841]

The most magnificent version

[@goofygamer8419]

I couldn't agree more! I can't believe I've never heard this version...this did something wonderful to my soul ❤❤

[@MatAK49]

I was there. This man was unbelievable and unmatched, in a league of his own.

[@Resurrector333]

I was there too 😉

[@lrsvisboer1828]

June 2021..still crying like a baby..what a soul what a masterpiece, we miss u!!

[@marlenesullivan3113]

2021.. ANYONE ELSE STILL ENJOYING PRINCE ?🕺🎸❤ 2022..STILL A BIG EVERLASTING HIT🚶🎸 2023..STILL MY No 1 SONG🚶‍♂️🎸 THANKS L E G E N D 🚶‍♂️💙 2024..WHO'S HERE WITH ME🚶‍♂️❤ A LEGEND 4EVER 🎵

[@marlenesullivan3113]

@@mmbell3311 100% Singer & Guitarist Ever.

[@jgeiger56781]

Yes

[@luluford8567]

Yes absolutely yes

[@marlenesullivan3113]

@Taula Sydney YES & FOREVER ❤🎼

[@gwenrobinson7433]

EVERYDAY!

[@tonianita1]

I love what he does to his songs live. They always sound unique. This is a beautiful version of Purple Rain. The guitar is just spectacular. I've loved him for many years and miss him so much...

[@wilbertvandenhengel9100]

here the same... i miss his kind voice and his pure music so deeply. he sure was unique. one of a kind.

[@ontheone5175]

Toni-Anita Edwards that’s because he is an artist, a true musician, with absolute talent. He was, is and always will be the definition of “music”. I miss him everyday. Every. Single. Day. 😢

[@tammyodonnell5306]

Me too

[@JC-dq1ij]

“They always sound unique” Couldn’t have said it better

[@denisonferreira7086]

Curtia muito essa música!!!!😊😊😉

[@justmaria5806]

I cannot count the number of arrangments he did of this song. This by far rocks to the very soul of being here on this earth. Love how his early Christian roots allowed him to take this one step further. God blessed us with the short time we had him here with us on Earth. God bless his beautiful soul. ❤

[@msglimmertwin52]

Very emotional. I love how he praises Jesus Christ during the intro. Prince had so much talent and he always gave credit to God. I can imagine he graces heaven now.

[@lukecapetown1930]

I had no idea prince was big on Jesus. Since when?

[@kimi9572]

@@lukecapetown1930 since forever. he listens to gospel music and such. "The Cross" is an obvious example of its influence on him, and if you look into songs like "Let's Go Crazy" or "Purple Rain" deeper you'll find some grander themes in his lyrics.

[@jackdaone6469]

@@lukecapetown1930 Yeah, the guy grew up with a Southern Baptist mother and a Seventh Day Adventist father. He converted to Jehovah’s Witnesses in 2001 or so.

[@sighheinrich]

It's kinda wack praising some religion. We were there for the music, stop calling some religious figur a king.

[@mafeuk]

@@sighheinrich You need to be respectful of other people and their beliefs

[@pulsify_]

I am 25 years old, my dad raised me on prince. I still love this song in 2024 and this man was by far one of the greatest performers of all time. I wish I could have seen him live, rest easy prince. Your music will never die!

[@AllaroundNbackagain]

Never realized how great of an artist he was until I was much older. RIP PRINCE. Much respect to praising Jesus. When most people denounce him publicly...

[@Char_Leene]

That performance was beyond words. Also the way he directs the band while performing is impressive.

[@jadenbarr7993]

Everytime I hear the first second of Purple Rain whether album or live version... chills literally run through my body. And once Prince play’s his famous guitar solo... goosebumps begin to show and the feel of tears begin to fill my eyes. Prince, among so many late great legends no matter what they do whether it’s music, sports, acting.... have left a unbelievable mark in many of our lives. Seems like they’re still here with us, but it just shows how strong they spirit is. Rest in paradise Prince💜💜💜 and the many greats that have left us so soon.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Amarenske]

Same here

[@malcolmcanning548]

He was telling you something.at the end of the song. .if you knew what I'm talking about put your hand in the air. ....he was on about purple reign .. investigation people.

[@amherst88]

So true . . . I remember first hearing it 'on the radio' when it came out & it somehow felt like it was coming from somewhere inside you, not through your ears -- as though he had given form to something that was already inside us . . .

[@wisdomseeker3362]

@@malcolmcanning548 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@wisdomseeker3362]

@@amherst88 Also, the very last time he sang Purple Rain in Atlanta, Ga. , he was telling us when he changed some words and he looked toward the ☁️☁️Heavens☁️☁️ , that he knew he'd soon be leaving us.

[@joselynjolivet2545]

Prince was a minister of music. So talented and beautiful. Rest in peace Prince Rogers Nelson.

[@Diamondbraclet]

I’ll never forget the day I saw on the news that Prince was gone. In the following days, the newscasters on my local station all wore purple, the Eiffel Tower was bathed in purple light as was the Golden Gate Bridge . Around the world purple was ever present. The proof that he was truly going to be missed but never forgotten. 2016 was a year that we lost so many talented musicians, we finally understood what it sounds like “when doves cry”. Rest In Peace Prince and all those that crossed over with you.

[@julianciahaconsulting8663]

Many amazing things about Prince but one of them that doesnt get mentioned is how amazing it was that a skinny little kid from Minnesota can come outta nowhere and make the color Purple forever associated with him, snatching that color away from royals everywhere. Now when people hear the word purple far more will instantly think of Prince and not the Queen or King of this or that country.Show me anyone else who was able to pull that off in just one far too short lifetime?

[@MaryLou913]

Yes and a rainbow appeared over Paisley that same day. 💜

[@leonard_oakenshield]

Paradise awaits...❤️

[@imanuelnazare3705]

Nobody beats Prince, no matter the song.

[@fabi0325]

"There is no other king than Jesus Christ" hearing those words from Prince gives me shivers man. May God bless his soul.

[@rickwisnieswki9584]

Amen

[@JohnVeitch-bx4qg]

Err.. you need a pop star to tell you. I give up with humanity.

[@fabi0325]

@@JohnVeitch-bx4qg stfu he was the greatest multi instrumentalist of the 20th century go learn some music history lil bro

[@YunoMeezy]

​@@JohnVeitch-bx4qgJohn.. be quiet

[@PotelinoSeven]

Amém

[@Queen.AnneBoleyn]

The most beautiful and awesome song of the 1980's hands down. ☔ This is REAL MUSIC!! It never disappoints.

[@charlestongirlforever1584]

Nurse Terra INDEED! TIMELESS for me. I listen to this song a lot, but I enjoy it more when I watch him sing it and play it! I still haven’t gotten over the fact that he’s gone! SO VERY hard to believe...but his music lives on!!

[@cliffordamey4822]

Prince never did a bad version of this song. It always gives me chills.

[@dellaanastasio2677]

God l think l love you Del

[@williamhargraves8813]

The oldest one that actually has the worst recording is the best . The solo is just so on point like god himself were playing it 😯

[@MarciaSantos-ox1fk]

Who’s still here in Sept 2024? RIP the one and only Prince 😢❤

[@Radical_Retro_Rampage]

❤

[@ScottLaVine-br8wt]

We ain't going nowhere

[@MoratGünger]

​@@ScottLaVine-br8wt❤❤❤❤❤

[@MoratGünger]

O

[@ScottLaVine-br8wt]

@@MoratGünger I'm glad you're here so you can tell us 0. 🤔

[@kaylaboo60]

This song still slaps now 2023, but time is just a concept so this song is TIMELESSLY AMAZING ✨✨✨

[@paularnold8949]

Yes today’s music sucks compared to yesterday’s music EXAMPLE: Prince and Purple Rain

[@MNTayler]

@@paularnold8949 totally.

[@seemore7327]

@@MNTayler How ironic you use a word from MY generation talking about a musical genius from MY generation 🤣🤣🤣🤣And yes, btw I was there that night in Paisley Park back in 99 playing never released music before kicking off his world tour

[@shelleylindquist9452]

@@paularnold8949 Also Michael Jackson 🥰🥰🥰

[@Cheryl-em1ed]

Miss Prince every single day of my life😢❤

[@lauren-ru6tw]

Absolute perfection. There will never be another Prince.

[@mariakaracha6120]

Truth! It takes only one to break barriers in the entertainment world and become an iconic embassador of truth amongst young and old individuals who question their sexuality and are reluctant to release their true identity and be accepted at the same time. He helped those who cannot come to the realization of who they really are, n how to expose themselves in a way where they won't feel unaccepted. Embraced.... Who you really are is what matters in life. Love yourself, be yourself....truth

[@purplelove3121]

This will ALWAYS be my favorite song from Prince. And he said over and over again at his concerts, "I love playing this song." Super spiritual song to me that encapsulates our Purple One! Love u so much Prince!!

[@michaelhollie532]

It’s July 2023 and still listening to a timeless work of art by the Late Great Prince !!#Purplerain🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😎

[@tjaaug]

One word..... "Anointed"....This Spiritual version of Purple Rain is something I have never heard or witnessed by Prince. He was truly touched by God. The most beautiful rendition of Purple Rain Ever...💜🙌🙏

[@brendacolbert4823]

Amen

[@1FlyGemini]

I most definitely agree with you. This is the best rendition I've ever heard of him singing this song 💜💜💜.

[@tjaaug]

@@1FlyGemini Truly Is...

[@tjaaug]

@@brendacolbert4823 And AMEN.....!

[@williamhackett3736]

Looks like we made it into Tamara's Lynn arms

[@barbarabryant8509]

Lyrically and instrumentally, one of the coldest Brothers to grace us in our Era with his talent. Will be missed and never forgotten.

[@davidxtasha5314]

Divine!

[@JameGreg26]

Hi Barbara

[@ciadella1971]

I've been thinking about Prince alot lately (his life and passing) I just can't get over what an enormous loss it was. He had so much to live for and his talent was unmeasureable. Sometimes I play my drums to Prince's music with headphones and pretend I'm playing drums for Prince! I can always dream. RIP 🙏

[@styleago-go3028]

When I make clothing for myself, especially things I might wear to an event coming up at PP, I ALWAYS think of how cool it would be for him to say 'I want that!' I always wanted to design for him and work there and tried in the 90s.

[@alaintrix]

He's still alive with his art

[@bigwhiterabbit.akathepride5404]

All the facts kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqavpJ2vZZuIebc

[@barton1809]

I'm a 62 year old white man & I will never forget the Concert,I went to see this Legend & GOAT 🐐 🙏 Prince 🤴 💜 🌂 Purple ☂️Rain & this is exactly 💯 💜 like he was in Concert it's May 31 2023 who is Listening 🎶 💜 to this Legend 💜 🎶 Prince 🤴 💜 Purple Rain 🌂 ☂️ ☔️ it will never get old Listening to this Beautiful Song ?🎵 💜 Prince is spitting 🔥 & taking us to Church ⛪️ 🙏 RIP GOAT 🐐 PRINCE PURPLE RAIN 🌂 ☂️ ☔️ 💜 HE IS MAKING THAT GUITAR 🎸 TALK 🔥

[@hansemannluchter643]

Neither will I, and I was paid to watch it, as a stagehand. 4 days of hard work paid my monthly rent, thank you Prince. Besides that.. It was the best top-five performance I ever witnessed..

[@salvatoregiovanni8967]

Why do some white folks always feel the need to preface it that they’re white before commenting on a black artist’s video? So weird and irrelevant.

[@mikefc55]

thank you for this...

[@julesdavenport2032]

Not many regrets in this crazy life of mine, 55 this month--not seeing Prince perform live is one of them.

[@kevin4324]

I didnt want to see him the last time he came to montreux... probably the biggest regret ever. He never returned

[@stevencarr9911]

Mine too

[@kevin4324]

Steven Carr was a wakeup though. Vowed to see everyone of the old guard that is possible. Even if they’re past their time, its better than everything else :)

[@withlovedebra]

I saw him in the late 80's. AWESOME in every way.

[@TA-qb3zm]

Yep.

[@morriswilburn9858]

To say he plays with passion would be a huge understatement.

[@interested777]

It was a great day to see him give praise to the true King. He had his demons as do all men but in the end he laid it in Christs hands in acceptence and full trust.

[@karlastewart4537]

His name was Prince, but he was a King in my eyes. Rest on in heaven, King. 💜💜💜💜💜💕💕💕💕💕🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@highflyguy1]

Prince was right, there is no time it's an illusion. And we were made to live forever. We're immortal, not mortal. I never knew how spiritual Prince was to I heard this version. An Immortal living in the UK.

[@lediffzitro7902]

PRINCE IS NOT DEAD.... PRINCE ROGERS NELSON IS STILL ALIVE AND KICKING IN OUR HEARTS, MINDS & SOULS.

[@terry21651]

So true.....I like the way you said that.

[@couchcaptain9379]

He isn't dead, he's sleeping until the resurrection of the dead. He WILL live again, as will everyone that believes in Jesus Christ as he clearly did, and does.

[@arkiewarriorgoddess9226]

He is the One Missing Jesus'Christ."

[@leodi863]

Still get chills when I listen to this timeless piece live. 💜💜💜💜

[@chris031968]

I am a heavy metal fan since 40 years also a little bit guitarist I saw some genius on stage but prince is definitely the best … with two notes he says more than all the others simply emotional 😢 may Jesus Christ care about u now rip legend

[@anitaglover1132]

This is the most beautiful version of Purple Rain I have ever heard! This will be playing when my ashes are scattered. I have told my family if they can’t stand there and listen go home.

[@mariesmith5742]

It will play at my homegoing. I may even have lighters provided to hold up like we did at his shows in the 80s!!!

[@johnsmith-bk4ps]

He wrote purple rain for him coming out of the closet

[@tashie8074]

I agree it's such a mesmerizing version of Purple Rain ☔

[@lucianolima8357]

Perfect!!!

[@Thiago_BatistaHQZ]

Oh my god

[@darrelllovett4722]

No matter how many times I hear this version; I always hear his guitar speaking to us. Prince opened his entire soul into THIS moment; which not even he could ever duplicate. The raw emotional experience of life are in both solos.

[@patriziarotondo3008]

Yes,I full agree. Every time I watch this video...it touches my soul. .4EVER L ❤VE 💜PRINCE 💜

[@laurenb9843]

No one will ever be able to play that guitar the way Prince played his guitar...his music is and will always be unforgettable RIP to the genius of music!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@Sidgeee]

Man... out of his live renditions of this song, this would be the best. The intro, solo, everything... super immaculate!

[@recub13]

Still the most underrated guitarist ever. And yet he wasn’t underrated.

[@YAHjershel]

💯

[@Gambit22003]

He was better than Hendricks, Page, Clapton, and many others combined! We miss you, Prince! 💜

[@henryhill6637]

Very very true.. Prince was nasty on the guitar .

[@kimberleypolitano]

@@Gambit22003 Combined?? Wow! One heck of a compliment!! Love Prince!!💜

[@skwak3041]

@@Gambit22003 Err...no. I’m a huge fan of his music, have been since Controversy. But truthfully, bending notes while running blues scales that any decent guitarist player can play in their sleep to relatively simplistic chord patterns doesn’t make you an extraordinary guitarist. He was talented, innovative, and a great entertainer, but not some musical deity/guitar God.

[@thulijean7850]

I've seen a lot of of live versions of purple rain by Prince and they're all good. Ladies n gentlemen A musician.

[@33lviana]

I'm a new Prince fan. i just discovered his music. the first time I saw the Brits award Purple Rain performance I cried out of nowhere. His music changed me and touched my soul. He is a true genius and the emotions in his music transcends time and dimensions these were not just mere melodies but very otherworldly spiritual as well. He is a very highly spiritual person and an amazingly genius musician. He is a very old soul indeed. Prince's music changed me forever. RIP legend.

[@suzeesix]

That’s beautiful. Welcome 2 The Dawn, friend.

[@music_for_soul_]

I generally don't comment. But I want to say me too. I recently discovered him and I'm on a prince marathon ever since. If u haven't seen his super bowl half-time performance (2007) on purple rain then you should drop everything in hand and just watch that performance. It was magical. I wish I knew about him earlier but better late than never. He truly was THE greatest. 💜

[@ChromaflorLtd]

Love that younger people have found our P, enjoy your musical journey! Hold the not your souls y’all theres a long way to go! 💜

[@TheMasabaa]

@@music_for_soul_ Welcome to the ride. There's seriously so much it's never ending.

[@andreskalayaan6208]

Same here, did not know he was a gppd song writer and singer. I was only only on his guitar solos at first but man, his music is really soulful what an artist he was.

[@nancyfrankel8477]

This is so incredible that I can barely breathe, just hearing it and watching it.

[@mphovolt]

Can't get enough of this performance. I spent 8 hours at night just listening to different performances of prince on this song from 10pm to 6am

[@tracyhudson1674]

Hope you enjoyed it his voice is different in different performances always great though I just came and started tonight after yrs pf not watching or listening him always loved this song though purple rain 💜 😄

[@cameronmacdonald5125]

That's me tonight I had no idea

[@kiwimon3204]

Me too. Grew up in the 70s and 80s. The last 2weeks I've been watching and reminiscing all his songs through KZbin. ❤️

[@bigwhiterabbit.akathepride5404]

All the facts kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqavpJ2vZZuIebc

[@neoberi2611]

My fave performance of this song is his Tokyo concert

[@living_in_sweden]

2022 anyone still love Prince ❤️

[@ChristopherHouse-dq9cr]

Yeah!

[@fevzicakmak1540]

Until i die

[@queenlikeme103]

This man snatches my soul out of my body then puts it back better than he found it ❤️❤️❤️

[@CMilla69]

That is exactly what good music is meant to do, it is an experience of the body and soul in union 👍♥️

[@tf1687]

Dieser Mann war ein Kosmonaut! Ein absoluter Ausnahme Musiker. Schon in den 90 ern wusste er was abging. RIP my Friend and thanks for your great Music!!!!!!!

[@BucsAndBolts]

Who is here November 2020? Rest in Peace King 👑 Gone but never forgotten 💯

[@DC50Gal]

Just left Paisley Park last week. My husband sent me for an early birthday gift. That was the most tortured tour i had been on. Just to know you walked where Prince walked, saw all the memorabilia he was noted for, saw his costumes, went to the concert hall, sat in the club, saw the doves, saw his cars, motorcycles from Purple Rain. If you are a true fan that tour took you to another place. I've been with Prince since Soft and Wet and that's a mighty long time. Rest in Power. You are dearly missed.😢

[@DailyMemesO]

Me

[@ppdc7387]

@@DC50Gal Much respect to your husband what a wonderful gift.. I never made it to paisley park but paisley park is in my heart. I am happy u had the experience. He left so much here for us in so many ways . check out this book. Prince a private view by Afshin Shahidi his personal photographer for 20 years. Promise u will 💘 it. Or I Buy from u money back guarantee.

[@ViviBongioviSambora]

Tomorrow is my birthday..

[@jamesedwardford589]

🙌🌮

[@Gagne87Fixxer]

Prince is the definition of what a true artist is! Outstanding performance!!

[@MzPrissyDeeDee]

This performance took me to another realm spiritually! Such a beautiful soul...RIP King 🤴

[@skiluv2080]

Right!!! Same here!

[@jeffstout2987]

Amen, this guy is something special

[@Amanda-g9i4g]

I can definitely tell Prince was a very godly man. He's up there playing that guitar and singing purple rain for God and Jesus. He was an amazing person and singer he is definitely missed and gone from us way to soon. Prayers and comfort to his family.

[@lannaramirez174]

Prince was definition of a True Artist- not only could he sing!but play many intsruments, & was so talented at dancing\performing. What a Beautiful one.... You are missed 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@paulahernandez213]

I can't believe he's gone.

[@Gambit22003]

@@paulahernandez213 He's not gone, just moved on to a better place. 😉✝️ We WILL see him again.

[@Dove440]

Till we met again Beautiful One. 💜💜🕊

[@PierreDevil203]

The best version of "Purple Rain" i've ever heard. Thanks maestro, teacher, genius,.

[@erik9830]

Probably the most multi-talanted artist to ever live. He played so many instruments I csn't even begin to list them, he sang insanely good, including back up vocals etc. What a hero

[@Off-The-X]

If you truthfully love music, Prince knew it, I was lucky to have him in a musical moment, he was a gem of humanity and what humans are supposed to be, happy

[@hemihead4269]

This should be our national anthem right now. It fits the mood with everything we are going through.

[@ellisacklin514]

Prince Rogers Nelson 7 June 1958 † 21 April 2016 R.I.P. Beautiful One 💜

[@Elena_K3]

Unbelievable, Greatest PERFOMER and MUSICIAN! LOVE 💜 🕊️

[@LOV2ROK2VINYL]

I was at this concert! Filmed on the 18th of December,if I remember correctly.Was one of about 50-100 fans who was able to buy a ticket(made of a gold metal that was painted purple and engraved).Still have the ticket framed along with 2 of Prince’s guitar 🎸 picks from the show.Best concert I’ve ever attended and was in the 2nd row on the left side.Was wearing an Orange pullover with a black hat. Can see myself a few times when they pan out at times on the whole dvd.

[@mmb1572]

did he just occasional have these concerts at Paisley?

[@LOV2ROK2VINYL]

LavenderOcean MaryAnn yes,he would just have these late night “dance parties”. Sometimes it would end up being a live gig. Other times it was just as stated,a dance party to a DJ.

[@lorrainequinn]

Wow, that's fabulous, how lucky are you!!! Memories to last a lifetime i bet 💜

[@cmh9932]

SO JELLY! What a wonderful thing to have experienced and memory to have... ENJOY! ✌🏽

[@skeezix8156]

I’ve seen those tickets pop up on eBay once in a while from the dec 18th show, how did you acquire one, was it a radio call in, stand in line?

[@lalalalalaloserbeautifulloser]

i can't believe that this is my first listen to him today (i'm just 15 yrs. old) ☹ the music ppl out there ain't lying when they said that his album "Purple Rain" is ethereal and amazing af. mann, this album is 💯 makes me feel like i'm in the 80's

[@michaelallmer3681]

Any version of Purple Rain ☔️ is beautiful.

[@SJSummers01]

Truly, one of the most amazing human talents EVER!!! I was blessed to see him 7 times. 💕

[@erichardy9912]

Thanks to all the videos, concerts, and footage of this genius. His purple badness lives forever , we love you prince.

[@drips1030]

This is absolutely fkn amazing man. This is the best version of it. Wow.

[@lauralaird444]

NO ONE has EVER been able to compare with the amazng guitar skills and vocals, pure raw talent

[@joshlewis575]

He was definitely here to be a musician, top 5 artist all time for me.

[@garrettwarman]

There’s definitely better guitarists. Prince was kick ass but his guitar tone left much to be desired and he certainly not the best guitarist on the planet or anything.

[@alexandrinaa6922]

@@garrettwarman are you in a position to criticise PRINCE? no hate, just curiosity

[@chipolatajones6358]

@@alexandrinaa6922 They might have ment Clapton, Hendrix ect.

[@popeye697]

@@alexandrinaa6922 He was great, especially for a singer, but there are many who were better. He did everything so well that it's easy to say he was the best this or the best singer. He wasn't the best at anything. It's less of a knock against him and more of a fact. He was the best Prince though. Many try to be like him, but no one can be the next. He was one of a kind.

[@jennifersteele3666]

It’s so sad this talented, intelligent and musical genius is no longer with us. He will live on through his music through the ages. His music is timeless. RIP Prince 👑

[@JameGreg26]

Hi Jennifer 😊

[@jamesmarc6844]

Hello Jennifer how are you doing today??

[@sherryj738]

He is busy doing work in another realm🌸💕

[@AtomizedSound]

@@jamesmarc6844hi James. Hope you are well.

[@AtomizedSound]

@@JameGreg26hi James, hope you are well

[@hernameisfanye]

This guitar solo bring me to tears everytime. I used to listen to this song almost daily during my 2 pregnancies. Is just a feeling, prince is such a legend. So talented

[@yannickladire7112]

Oui c’est une vrais Légende, il nous a fait rêvé, inventé des rythmes, des sons His the Best 😉🤙👋🇵🇫

[@curbowman]

If your children end up listening to Bieber, kick them out of your house.

[@kirbyh2466]

The mood just hit me....its amazing

[@mikeharris2804]

You rock!

[@alaintrix]

He's still alive with his art

[@johnnysrcchannel7472]

Straight up and down genius!!! It absolutely kills me I've never and will never get to see Prince live. One of the very few artists that reduces me to tears just listening to his music!

[@themountainsandthesea4121]

Same