purple rain (Prince) - Eric Clapton

[@robjohnson8493]

Love to see these legends still playing music. One of the best ever and a wonderful tribute to Prince.

[@JoseAnt81]

Beautiful song and the great class of Clapton♥️♥️♥️

[@pallevistisenrasmussen1011]

Precisely 👍

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

Purple 💜 thick

[@rosecarey8522]

I saw my hero last September in Pittsburgh,took off 3 weeks,I couldn't see him in the early days,i always had to work, ,I am flying out to see him in California at 2 arenas,,I have worked my whole life to travel ,I worked 7days a week for 30 years,im 58,semi retired, I made it,

[@pallevistisenrasmussen1011]

@@rosecarey8522 I know what you mean 🙂🎶👍👌

[@davidchoi9805]

Wow wow wow ... had never thought this song would suit Eric's vocal so well.

[@Billma48]

I am 76 years old. I am so thankful for what Eric has contributed to the meaning of my life.

[@alexsandrogomesfernandes6585]

I’m 46, I’m Brazilian I think the same.

[@zbyszeksuzuki916]

Mam 64 lata. Jestem Polakiem i tez tak myślę.

[@steveoconnor7069]

It would not be an exaggeration to say his music got me through some very rough times.

[@jillgibbs3735]

Never was a Prince fan, but Clapton does it justice in his memory, in my humble opinion.

[@snerdterguson]

Hard to not like Prince if you're a fan of the guitar. He was an insanely gifted musician.

[@ricric9521]

Clapton selected the iconic 1983 song ‘Purple Rain’ as one of his favorite songs, describing it as a “lifesaver.”

[@W.J.M.]

no, he didn't. in fact, he didn't like Prince. This is a provable fact.

[@elvisburns]

People change. Peoples feelings are complicated.

[@vicpnut1]

@@W.J.M.wait ….are you referencing a specific incident, or some issue that was well known he had with prince ? I never heard either way about what clapton felt about prince so im Curious why you say this .

[@maredox]

​...and that's why he's playing "Purple rain" cause he didn't liked him...what a bs..

[@motherlessblues1565]

@@W.J.M.that’s BS ,,he cited that while touring Europe in80’s he went to see the film & loved it ,,so what else is there ?

[@johnurban7333]

Of all the aging rock stars, Clapton still delivers at a high level. Voice and guitar playing is still very good

[@bartdecremer9166]

It has soul, it has grain, it has an unbelievable profound depth... with over 8 billion people walking around only a handful can pull this off... Clapton is out off this world... Divine!

[@breeze_japanese]

Soul?! I think you need to rewatch Prince's version. Now that's soul.

[@CorbCorbin]

@@breeze_japanese He’s one in a billion too. I actually would like to hear Prince play Layla, or any Clapton song. He did great arrangements, of cover songs, and/or jams out of them.

[@CorbCorbin]

It’s really awesome, that these guys are still doing it. Plant still tours. Gilmour retired, then I heard he might play a show, already. Mick, Keef and Ron still going. Springsteen still does three hour gigs! I wish I was more into his music. He has amazing shows. Beck, did it, until he died, and was still doing amazing things live, that was a bit different, from previous years, even if the songs are the same. RIP

[@bzuidgeest]

Yes it has soul and depth, and it lacked all that with Clapton, good as he is. If you want to see real emotion in it, watch prince. Some songs are personal, you can't cover them without losing a lot.

[@stevemorse108]

Funny how subjective our listening is for me princes solo is far more vibrant and soulful but respect to Clapton for his blues playing.

[@johnnyenglish583]

Surprising to see Eric, at his age, pull off that falsetto without missing a note. And without autotune, which is more than can be said of 95% of today's "stars".

[@locutus1126]

To think, Clapton was already a star when Prince Rogers Nelson was still a young boy. All these years later Clapton is still out there and honouring a fellow musician.

[@reaganontherockz]

Respect pays respect

[@laurentbosch3653]

Que dire de plus quand le maître rend hommage à Prince lui même.mon dieu que c'est beau.

[@deeanna5814]

What a beautiful tribute.

[@clubfoote1960]

I was a master gardener for Prince I would hear him play his concert grand piano and his guitars alot because He would have his guitars and paino hooked up to a monster of a amplifier. His music was so much more than his recorded songs because He liked to play around with a song and add more when He was in the mood, I totally mis him, I never met him, but, He was the most honest and giving person, Thanks for sharing this video of Eric Clapton,

[@fran.sancisco]

So cool!!!!! ❤

[@fnk101]

Wicked

[@enricomandragona163]

He was the Hendrix of the 90's

[@matthewcreelman2736]

WOW, What a great legendary performance. Prince was listening to this to this performance. Thank you Eric Clapton.

[@Mws556]

Not! Dead folks don't go to concerts, listen to music. What kind of bs is that😮

[@carolynwilson2206]

How do you , or anyone else, really know?​@@Mws556

[@lisamalone5219]

Oh this makes me Cry Everytime. I have lost my whole Family at this point my Brother and I were so close. He passed in 1999. I miss you Brother ! RIP Jimbo 🌹 🕊️ I'm greatful for the Memories! ☔ 💜 Thanks Eric. 🌎✌️💙🤞🫶🦋🎶Heals the Soul! Praying for my Country! 🇺🇸 Tired of the Fear and Hate! May God Bless Us All with Peace and Love. 🙏😢

[@Chatti16]

Gd Bless you🙏

[@badger519]

God bless you ma'am. Praying that the Lord comforts and holds you close.❤

[@Chatti16]

@@badger519Thank you too.. May you too be blessed 🙏

[@banzobeans]

May the blessings rain down on you!

[@johnyb6424]

Beautiful said Lisa. You’re so right. May God bless you with peace ☮️ and love ❤️

[@jdaley7698]

Almost 80 years old and and still awesome. One of the best Prince covers I’ve ever heard.

[@migianaventura]

Uno de los mejores de todos los tiempos y un maravilloso homenaje a Prince. Like!

[@debramarmion3734]

Eric you still got the magic. Thank you for this wonderful performance and soulful tribute to Prince. 🎸 ❤️

[@jasonlight8813]

This highlights just how much respect musicians had for Prince.

[@IggyBing]

Indeed... even my favorite, progressive metal titan John Petrucci, played Purple Rain. Good music is good music.

[@annabellacrewe8858]

Beautitul, Eric...! Your voice clinging as clear as ever before, purple rain !❤

[@judymcguire9363]

The ultimate compliment and act of respect is to cover a tune from another artist and make it your own! great job Eric!

[@brianschwartz5673]

When Clapton covers your song , you know who you are !

[@charlesking5328]

That is respect ! Awesome tribute.

[@connievino4226]

He's dead?

[@hihatjas9477]

You know you made it.🎉

[@jiros00]

Prince was a phenomenal musician. A multi-instrumentalist. A most underrated guitarist.

[@breeze_japanese]

Prince is literally seen as one of the most important guitarists of all time in the industry. Clapton himself said you need to ask Prince when a journalist asked who was the best guitarist of all time.

[@guitarclassics]

Please stop using the word overrated. It's such an overrated word. Like you are the only one who knows Prince could play guitar..... you underrate everyone else!!!

[@philippek149]

Never disappointed by Clapton. Hope it stays with us for a long time.

[@yoshik8134]

素晴らしい。プリンスは喜んでるでしょう。最高です。

[@Chatti16]

This is the finest rendition ever.. Eric knows exactly how to play this beautiful song.. he does so with passion and grace! He to my mind is the finest guitarist in the world! His longevity says it all! To play Prince this takes guts! Eric has not only the ability to play this beauty of a song with the utmost respect plus grace in homage to Prince.. in fact Eric can and does play every genre! There is no stopping this incredible Legend of our times ever! Eric you are absolutely phenomenal! Thank you so very much 💞

[@bzuidgeest]

The finest rendition came from prince. This was almost a radio edit, short and rough. Watch a full live recording from prince, it'll be twice the length of this one.

[@richardsmith6613]

My oh My this is simply mind blowing !!! Have always admired Eric and Prince but this tribute to Prince is something else. Amazing work Eric and the band. Prince, we all miss you so much . Gone far too soon.

[@NurulKafi-sv3lb]

When he plays a song , the soul of blues is always there, ! Love Eric 💞💞👍

[@jeancome8848]

Oh waaaw; ce morceau lui va parfaitement !!!! 🌟🎸🌟

[@ScottnotBob]

Still can’t believe this came out 40 years ago and Prince isn’t here to celebrate! Still remember getting the pre-recorded tape when the album hit, hearing Let’s Go Crazy, and getting hooked into the whole sound ever since.

[@superbengal907]

I think Prince would approve of this one. 🤩

[@pauka101]

I think the find your Teacher

[@alexsandrogomesfernandes6585]

Always!

[@Maierus-yq5pt]

I seriously doubt it. Prince didn't let anyone touch his material, even live, without a fight. But the fact that this is a tribute to his life does make it okay. And it's great.

[@jrsmit43]

Just not on the weekend

[@derekbrown5901]

Right on!!✌🏻❤️

[@lancerbiker5263]

What an honour. I know he was smiling. So nicely done.

[@YUMI-ci3cs]

プリンスとクラプトン…それぞれの人生が重なるような素晴らしい演奏ですね😭

[@rasael1]

クラプトンなんでもＯＫです

[@franckFiliatre]

I love Prince 😢 Thanks Sir.

[@tedcabana]

Amazing to see and hear a guitar legend, like Clapton, playing a song from one legend, to another. I'm sure Prince would be out of his mind with pride, and happiness to witness Eric Clapton performing one of his greatest hits. God rest ye merry soul, Prince. You left this earth with nothing less to prove. Except for an amazing library on amazing songs and music.

[@pedrochazarrabernabe633]

Wow, an excellent rendition by Eric Clapton of one of my favourite songs ever by Prince. Absolutely lovely.

[@skycruiser777]

I think prince would enjoy this immensely.

[@bzuidgeest]

I'm sure he would, prince did it massively better though.

[@greg6509]

​@bzuidgeest It was his song and he was half his age! Geez man this was great especially the guitar!

[@rafakozielski622]

I am sure He did, from above❤

[@konstantinoskostogloudis1590]

What a beautiful “surprise” Confirms deep in your soul what you always knew… the immense talent of Prince and Eric

[@RoyPage1970]

Clapton absolutely doesn't need any other guitar players on stage with him

[@josejurado9644]

What a wonderful human being Clapton is.

[@adirondacktrekking1972]

Thank you Mr Clapton ,proving once again why your one of the greatest of all time 🙏

[@sergiostrat.]

Wonderful tribute. Still amazing, Eric Clapton and is musicians heroes.

[@philmaughan1976]

Clapton is a legend, he just plays music, fucking good music, no gimmicks nothing but pure class ⭐️

[@wongmax4058]

I bought Prince CD when I was a kid. Could not imagine the influence of music until I first heard this song.

[@gregorybankit7881]

What a wonderful tribute of Prince by one of rocks legends. Prince was probably jamming up in heaven with Eric on this one

[@v.macneil7468]

Thank you. It just doesn’t get any better than Eric performing Prince, and with amazing backup. A gift for the hearts and souls if us all.✨

[@LuckyDog-yo5zg]

Impecable performance! Clapton respected the song like a few do! Closed eyes, good voice, really deliverence! Clapton managed to get the whole band involved by his feelings .... Good old Clapton!

[@bearblackhawk9362]

Wonderful to see eric pay tribute to prince. Its a shame prince wasnt alive to see it. Im sure he would have loved it. Knowing one of his songs is listed as one of the greatest songs ever written. And is being played with respect by one of the grestest guitarists of all time.

[@markwalton8644]

What a Great Tribute from one of the Greatest Guitarists to another Great Guitarist/Musician!!. Shame Prince left so Early😢. Eric you did Prince Proud with this Rendition, he will have Played along with you from his Great Gig in the Sky with Hendrix and all the other Great Guitarists we've lost😢

[@carolthomas7638]

All I can say is WOW! I love Clapton and love this performance of one of the best songs of all time!

[@kettymartire7660]

Questo brano era già bello di suo...Mr Clapton lo ha reso ancora più bello ❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯

[@wandamanning9198]

You did Prince proud Mr. Clapton 💜💜💜

[@enricomandragona163]

What better guitarist of all time bring this song back only the way he can!!👍

[@giloro85]

Dave Gilmour with Tom Jones😉

[@emmett1739]

Talent , passion , soul , admiration , I could go on and on , what a rendition of a masterpiece , this sits alongside the Waterboys cover ,only a genius can work their spell on the work of another genius. THANK YOU ERIC AND BAND AND THANK YOU PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION.

[@dimitrispapadopoulos9245]

Do u know when and where wss this? He is amazing!!

[@Idi973]

How exciting to enjoy these musical geniuses! ✨💫🤍

[@bryanterry415]

Such a great band he’s got behind him. 🎸🎸🥁🥁

[@Jefferson_Primera]

What a great version of the master Eric Clapton!, I still remember in my teens in the 80s, having gathered to buy the Vinyl album "Prince and the Revolution"

[@norbertbustke3444]

once again EC proves Rock'n Roll is not a matter of age but of style

[@JJ-dt2gh]

It made me miss my childhood days listening to Prince's Purple Rain. Eric was so cool.

[@elainemeyer5062]

👍 As a 70ish y.o. Baby Boomer who grew up with Prince’s original, I thought this was a 👏 cover by Eric. It’s a big part of my youth - not only bc of Prince and this song, but SO much more music, AND the good ‘ole days’ of a 🌟 time period of life in general. The song reminds me of many other ‘classics’ - by the Stones, Procal Harem (‘Whiter Shade of Pale’), Neil Young, Dylan, and a LOT more. This is the music that withstands the test of time - generation after generation (whether the originals or more recent covers like this)! * Can’t believe I haven’t seen or heard this before today 🙃.

[@marysefonta8371]

Beautiful Playing 🎸, Nice Voice 👍, Super Vibes 🎸👏 👌 !!

[@TheCapobeach]

Thank you for this posting. It's definitely the best cover and tribute to Prince. One legend, tribute to another. At this age, Eric is still the best at singing, hitting all the notes, and blending his style into one of Prince's signature solos.

[@KENSHISHIDO1]

通りゃんせかぁ…　何か懐かしい心の片隅にあったあのメロディ。けいえむさんがどれくらいさまざまな曲を聞き、リスペクトされてきたかがわかります。暑い残暑に涼やかな作品です😊

[@chriscox3709]

One of my favorites playing my favorite. Spectacular 🎸

[@nicolegossart7424]

Splendid version Eric Always Plays whith his Heart ❤️❤️🎸🎸❤️❤️

[@ポアンカレ]

胸熱ですね...🥲 まさかクラプトンのパープル・レインが聴けるとは

[@GG-qk5gz]

Magnifique 🙏 merci Mr Éric Clapton pour cet énième hommage au Purple Génius 💜. Quand une légende rend hommage à une autre forcément cela ne peut que donner un grand moment. 👏👏👏.

[@Chatti16]

Mercury beaucoup Eric 🙏

[@bailey9208]

That’s how BAD ASS Prince was ! Your a legend when Clapton does your music

[@franciscomarx76]

Nunca me cansa ouvir essa lenda. E que homenagem incrível ❤

[@mariajoselledo6018]

Eric is the greatest!! A combination of skillful guitar playing, good rock/blues voice, tremendous feeling and lots of class... What more can you ask for?.

[@raybanuelos5732]

Amazing!!! Lets not loose the incredible musicians that can do justice to music as a whole. This has to be in the time capsule from our time.

[@AB-cw4bo]

This is the greatest tribute and affirmation for Prince. ...Prince straddled many genres and so, always was considered outside the rock legends....I think this tribute from the great Eric Clapton & Gilmour et al..seals the debate on Prince's craft and genius...

[@booobooo5491]

言葉にならない。最高です！！

[@rogerblackwood8815]

Eric, Steve Gadd and Nathan East, you can't get better than that!

[@ryancasablancas8361]

AND Paul Carrack!

[@mastart4971]

@@ryancasablancas8361 and Doyle Bramhall

[@sseoro1]

And another drummer... I think Sonny Emory.. right..???

[@rogerblackwood8815]

To be honest Nathan East always raises the bar, I'm a drummer so really appreciate the guy on bass!

[@PlaztekNerd]

And is that Paul Carrak on keyboards 😊

[@weet1978able]

I mean bloody hell, what a cover!

[@paulaandrea5431]

Wowwww..tremendo artista tocando tremenda cancion... Purple Rain es una obra q inmortaliza el rock y Clapton inmortaliza la guitarra.❤

[@polikaization]

Marvellous. R. I. P Prince. God bless you all. Peace and Love to all.

[@kunnskap6289]

Eric was and is a fantastic human beeing. He gave a large gift to an alcholic senter. I remember.. I was there. Thank U Eric!

[@k.-h.k.1315]

Clapton is so cool!

[@idproject2010]

いいねー👍 クラプトンとプリンス 最高です‼️

[@CountMickula]

Aside from the outstanding performance, having Katie on backing vocals was wonderful. Good to see her doing what she does best.

[@mateusmello5091]

Clapton's band are really awesome

[@matslarsson3452]

Paul Carrack on hammond. Steve Gadd on drums ??

[@jimlynch6187]

NathanEast on Bass.. Doyle Bramhall guitar

[@th63500]

Phantastic Version. Thank you Prince, thank you Slow-Hand !

[@sergepoulichet-eh4op]

La reprise de prince est magnifique. Chapeau. Pas étonnant c'est clapton 👍👍

[@瓜生勝也]

MR Eric. great live&song. never forget. thank you so much.

[@krisdesaedeleer4357]

Great Mr. Eric Clapton 👌

[@paolofalco3822]

Quando Clapton chiude gli occhi e fa viaggiare le dita.. diventa tutto poesia... Grazie Eric per questa versione, grazie Prince per questo capolavoro che resterà una delle migliori canzoni nell'universo ❤

[@Chatti16]

Ma come vero! Ho detto lo stesso! Per me e semplicemente miravigliosa 🙏

[@stilllife4520]

コードのジャラ弾きが美しすぎて悶絶。本物の音楽家です。

[@debbieboyd1295]

😮well he’s no Prince, but he did this so beautifully. Long ago in an interview, Clapton was asked how it felt to be the greatest guitar player in the world, with no hesitation and a humble heart, Clapton said he had no idea, they would have to ask Prince. Mad respect ✊ Play it pretty & loud Eric Clapton….🎸

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

He never said that. Thats a made up quote. It’s probably one of the most widely spread fictitious quotes of the internet era.

[@Chatti16]

I seem to remember Eric saying someone else but have forgotten!

[@geoffreycheeping3902]

He never said that.

[@jasonrooney2743]

It was not Clapton…it was Billy Gibbons

[@MrDuds1984]

Made it quote

[@steven_scattergood]

This is pure excellence and just what can happen when a master is surrounded by dedicated musicians who are totally absorbed in the sharing of a masterpiece. A timeless legend paying absolute tribute to a legend that will never be forgotten. Absolutely incredible.☮️

[@jesusvillanuevalazaro8688]

Todo un lujo ver a este crack de la guitarra interpretar la melodia mas conocida del genial Prince 2 leyendas una nos dejo la otra a pesar de su edad hay esta dando caña un grande de la guitarra junto con Knopfler para mi los mejores del mundo gracias por el video amigo 💪🇪🇦

[@ゴルゴンゾーラ-h8p]

素晴らしい。それ以上にプリンスがギタリストとして再評価されて欲しいと切に願う。

[@stevesteve1005]

I was lucky enough to see him two yrs ago when he came to Mich for one night. LEGENDARY

[@rosebuckner3831]

Good Lord. Stopped me in my tracks. The best.

[@mauriziolagaxio4954]

Legend I love this song Purple Rain is a Prince masterwork

[@Arg38largo]

Que barbaro Clapton es una leyenda el tipo el level de ejecución de la guitarra es terrible ❤

[@Hammerman48]

A wonderful tribute from Eric…..

[@teresacatala3041]

Que maravilla de guitarrista,de canción y de homenaje al gran Prince ,los vi a los dos por separados claro

[@jamesnabower6751]

Clapton doesn't do theatrics he just plays with amazing feeling

[@ricric9521]

Please don't confuse theatrics with emotion.

[@jamesnabower6751]

@@ricric9521 I don't and Clapton plays with great feeling he always has been a great player

[@jamesnabower6751]

@@Tyrell_Corp2019 there are many great legends from that era but I believe his plane with feeling is amongst the top if not the top all his plane comes from his heart and his fingers and not through his body movements he does more with one another than most people do with a phrase

[@jamesnabower6751]

@@Tyrell_Corp2019 and I totally disagree with you he plays with great feeling whether he's by himself are playing with another artist Eric always plays with great feeling and compliments everyone else is playing with his own

[@regbale]

Agreed.

[@bluesmaster9896]

It's lovely. He doesn't have the greatest range in his voice but the tone is delicious . He's simplified the intro but it still sounds like nothing is missing . I can never figure out how he does it .

[@AnitaRoper-xy3fr]

Clapton doing a great job