PRINCE dominates the American Music Awards 1985

prince dominates the American Music Awards, Los Angeles 1985

[@robynnoyes4118]

PRINCE PLAYED OVER 27 INSTRUMENTS ...all of them on his albums , and they say better than anyone...PRINCE was considered to be the best or one of the best guitarist in the world , PRINCE produced and compose his own records with no help from anyone....PRINCE MADE 39 RECORDS...HE also wrote all his songs alone some came to him in dreams ....PRINCES VOICE had huge vocal range from low to high and everything in between ... and the man could dance !!!! TRUELY A ICON AND A MUSICAL GENIUS AND MENTOR TO OTHER MUSICIANS.....YOU ARE HUGELY MISSED AND LOVED !!

[@bellaj2651]

Yes thank you for the discography.

[@richardkovacs2006]

robyn Prince DIDN'T play 27 instruments. I mean come on... that was just for advertising his album, but in fact counting every single different keyboard in the studio he touched doesn't mean playing "different instruments". That's still a keyboard and counts as 1 instrument. Etc. Btw. Stevie Wonder plays I guess more than Prince. Add that he's blind. And he's a pro on several instruments (keyboard and harmonica are his def pros). Prince's instrument was guitar. None of the quantities you listed are the reasons why he was great. I mean vocal range? Who thinks it's the vocal range that makes a good singer? The one who knows NOTHING about singing.

[@joshuagalban6472]

@@richardkovacs2006 according to the GUINESS WORLD RECORDS, he i the artist who played the most instruments

[@richardkovacs2006]

@@joshuagalban6472 You mean Ebin George? Everybody knows Prince didn't play more that 8 instruments, Ebin plays 27. Trent Reznor, Anton Newcombe, even Stevie Wonder play more instruments than Prince. Prince is NOT in the Guiness book...

[@eph_loves_80s74]

Richárd Kovács Prince is not on Guinness Book Of World Records 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jordanrioscreations]

Prince went up on stage with a fucking lumberjack and all he said was "Thank you." That's some fly shit for you.

[@sperrotta91]

+Jordan Rios Haha.

[@ParadiseBaySocial]

+Jordan Rios That is not a Lumber Jack. That was Big Chick his Bodyguard and was also in the movie Purple Rain. He became a Pastor and died several years back. To this day Prince respects him and he was a good friend to him.

[@JoB-pc8rm]

A Class ACT!

[@tomcarrico9817]

+Jordan Rios The Lumberjack was a professional wrestler. The reason Prince didn't sing in the We Are the World video is because he was bailing the lumberjack out of jail.

[@ParadiseBaySocial]

***** that is bullshit. Prince even made a song called Hello about why he didn't sing We are the world. Big Chick became a pastor. Quit spreading around lies.

[@tammanthashaw9299]

So much respect for Prince, he let his band members go first when walking up to the stage.

[@intellectualrebel5340]

IKR!!!!!!!!! When I saw that, I just melted. He's such a sweetie.

[@PrinceZappa]

But not Big Chick!

[@dorisdennis1095]

Yes he did!

[@SisterValerie]

Prince was very humble

[@anchorpoint3631]

@@SisterValerie and feminine

[@Loakum]

Prince definitely deserved all of his wins, because "Purple Rain" was and still is a Legendary Album. Timeless. Looking at the artists that was there that year, puts today's artists to shame! Seriously.

[@jchisholm1968]

And then some! It's frightening to think how bad the music scene is these days.

[@dexterdawson9321]

John Chisholm Yes, when MJ died, it was like half of the 80's was gone. When Prince is gonna eventually die, it will be like it's all over(the other half will die) and all we would have is these so-called "artists" of today. Some of them are good, but very few. And even the good artists of today don't put great music like it was used to, because music is not made like in the past. Nowadays, everyone makes commercial music, not real music. Even the great artists that remained from the previous decades changed their style and they release commercial stuff. Look at Madonna's music now and compare it with her prime and you will be shocked how different they sound. Almost nobody does music for the art anymore, most do it for money. It's the reason why there aren't many great hits like it used too, music nowadays is not made to be everlasting, it's made to make quick money and then to go to the next single.

[@Loakum]

Dexter Dawson What you said about Madonna, can definitely also be said about Prince. Listen to Prince's latest music and compare it to his work during the 80's. It's a dramatic difference. Not to mention, Madonna continues to sell millions of albums with every release. Prince hasn't been as fortunate. Prince is currently putting out the most mediocre music of his career.

[@dexterdawson9321]

Loakum I know and that's the thing. Even the great artists we still have are attempting to comercialize their work. Instead of doing it like they used, they don't create art anymore, they are only focusing on the rational and commercial side of music, not on the emotional and/or artistic side. And it undermines their work. Madonna's sales are on a strict decline as well. Hard Candy sold 4 million and her last album from 2012 sold only 2 million. Not that it's not good, financially speaking, but it doesn't compare to Ray of Light(20 million) or to Like A Virgin and True Blue, both reaching 25 million, being the best-selling studio albums of Madonna. The industry has changed and all the artists are going with it. That's why even if they are some great artists out there, it won't be the same. Everything is computerized and almost no one composes songs like they used to. Technology made it possible for music to break through everywhere around the globe and to compose music easier than ever before. Unfortunately, it seems it sacrificed what made music be great and what makes art be everlasting. Labels are going to disappear in about 20 years from now and songs are not as memorable as before. A good tune will be remembered even 5 decades later, but this commercial music of this day and age will not be remembered in a few years after its release. It's release single, make money, it stops making money, go and release another one, rinse and repeat. They turned the music industry into 100% business and 0% music as opposed to 50% business and 50% music.

[@jchisholm1968]

Your right but at the same time I think that talent & inspiration is not there for either the younger or older artists now. It feels like the World has plunged into a new Dark Ages. Not to seem too over the top but it feels like Mankind has lost it's spark of energy. Not sure if you understand what I mean?

[@erniebernadette]

Went back in the audience to his seat like a BOSS!!!!!

[@leslieraymond6372]

Boom!

[@Maegymini1317]

Okayyy!!! 👊👊

[@zinfandel1566]

Kevin Prima that was his bodyguard back then & his really close friend

[@zinfandel1566]

Steph Fair & did U notice Whitney, Gladys Knight & Bobby Brown sitting across the way?

[@aaar06]

@achillies25 ...She is no longer accepting comments from the floor. Shut your pie hole and respect Boss ass Prince!

[@myttype]

“Aaand the winner is Prince!” Prince: 😒😏😒

[@mrm64]

lmfao! Underrated comment, hhaahaaa!

[@Annsu2017]

😂😂😂😂😂✌️🙏

[@kangel20]

He was shy

[@onesong2001]

@@kangel20 only with people he didn't know.

[@kangel20]

@@onesong2001 yes, true

[@ginasousabranco5637]

Prince vs Michael Jackson Purple Rain vs Triller If there was Twitter in 1985, the social networking platform would have broken for a week

[@brendajackson13]

You said it!

[@kelabell3783]

sure would have it would have blown up

[@SuperMusicology101]

Lol up in flames!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bellaj2651]

Thank god there wasnt!

[@jw.8168]

*Thriller

[@thematt5325]

The 80s were a great decade -- MJ, Prince, and Madonna -- magical time that will never be duplicated.

[@dailmcdavid7341]

+Matthew Wal I agree 1000 PERCENT today music cant relate to it I love my GAP BAND

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

What's so great about Madonna??

[@hille422]

+April Smith those 3 artists, owned the 80's, bar none.

[@dailmcdavid7341]

80s legends are fading out im sad we have Uncle Charlie (THE GAP BAND) STEVIE WONDER CHAKA KHAN in R&B but we have cds and memories

[@iamdee2615]

Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers, Kenny Loggins, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, James Ingram, Cindy Lauper, these are great artists that really sing and wrote songs that hits

[@emmanuelluisgonzales7941]

The rivalry between Prince's album "Purple Rain" and Michael Jackson's Thriller was iconic!!

[@turntableone4356]

Well the fact that Thriller is still being nominated years after it came out is unprecedented.

[@barberoriley5059]

There was years of a difference between those albums. There was no rivalry

[@allenwilliams8426]

PURPLE RAIN SMASHED THRILLER 85 BELONG 2 THE GOAT PRINCE . PRINCE WAS RACKING UP ON THOSE AWARDS THE LEGEND DESERVES IT LEGENDS LIVES 4 EVER

[@treydoesva]

sorry but Purple Rain is nowhere near the highest selling album of all time @@allenwilliams8426

[@michaelsevilla3697]

​@@allenwilliams8426thriller was 2 in a half years years old by 1985 that's why it didn't win any awards and michael jackson will always be the goat period ✌️

[@adams4756]

"Life is death without adventure ,and adventure only comes to those who are willing to be daring and takin' chances "

[@ronaldrice2936]

Wise words from the Prince 🤴

[@BalaAB]

@LoveEverton John 😂

[@ALSILVERU2]

Life is death without adventure 🏀👢👢🥞🕺🏿

[@mikrokozm9]

Except the "daring and...chances" from interacting with people. He wasn't "shy" in the least. Prince sent out orders to all presenters not to touch, speak to or interact with him whatsoever. Jack Blades & Kelly Keagy (from Night Ranger) got those orders as well. They did everything they could to violate them, sitting behind him during the show, patting him on the back & talking to him. Prince is a douche. He thinks quite highly of himself for a pop artist. His skill, soul & artistry would be more evident if he DID take more risks. But as a person, he sounds like a pompous ass & coward...including the drug addiction. His home was mere miles from one of best rehab communities in the world. He denied Weird Al the "privelege" of parodying him (Kurt Cobain was more than flattered at Weird Al's request). I do respect Prince's stance on the internet. I embrace unusual & unique artists & art. Using your crown for philanthropy like Princess Di gains my respect. Not sure why Prince thought anyone wanted to touch or talk to him. I get the impression that there isn't really much substance there, from what he says, in his words, to his music. His actions definitely speak to my point, though. It's all we have to go on, unfortunately.

[@angelb970]

I love how they kept talking about "black album" this and "black songs" and he walked up there wit his WHITE bodyguard lmao he knew what he was doing! Love him rip

[@822tray]

yessss he did.

[@kellyd7415]

+Tayler Bass LOL and handed the award right to him! PRICELESS

[@cacacaca1177]

I believe Prince always knew he was going to change music. He always knew what he wanted and he work hard to achieve it. His talent had to be notice. A talent like his doesen't come often. He was unique that's why he is the best. I wonder what Vanity and Prince felt when she presented the award. Love U always Prince.

[@orinyellowhair8278]

My thoughts exactly ... :-)

[@spyderj3756]

Chick had been his bodyguard for several years. And remember, he ABSOLUTELY insisted on having a interracial band from the beginning!!! One of his MANY groundbreaking accomplishments. And showing how Sly Stone was one of his idols.

[@tooniemama6959]

Prince cleaned house!! Love how Wendy held his hand.

[@tootsiedawn2016]

ToonieMama you do know that Prince dated Wendy's twin sister back then. So, he was pretty much family.

[@eph_loves_80s74]

ToonieMama Actually Lionel Richie cleaned the house. Lionel Richie won more awards that year than Prince. Lionel Richie won Favourite Pop/Rock Video, Favourite Pop/Rock Artist, Favourite Pop/ Rock Male Video Artist, Favourite Soul/R&B Male Artist, Favourite Soul/R&B Video, Favourite Soul/R&B Video Artist. Prince only won Favourite Pop/Rock Album, Favourite Soul/R&B Album, Favourite Soul/R&B Song. Lionel Richie won 6, Prince won 3. Lionel Richie cleaned the house not Prince. Prince fans think they are superior to everyone.

[@concept8407]

@@eph_loves_80s74 well can you blame them? They only got to see prince's wins on this video and didnt go as far as that...relax

[@anchorpoint3631]

@@tootsiedawn2016 well damn, lucky guy

[@stephaniemerrow-steward4811]

Our Modern day Mozart, I loved him so much, he had the divine spark.

[@simege3367]

Yes. Your right. He was our, Modern day Mozart :-)

[@bluepeopledonotexistblackp7001]

Better than Mozart, in the years to come people will be looking for the “Modern Day Prince” which I Highly Doubt ANYONE will Ever come close to for at least Another 1,000,000 Years.

[@pixiepqueen]

he was indeed

[@tina4724]

Our sweet Prince. He deserved it all and more. What a talent. Nobody can compare 2U Prince. We love and miss you. And, thank you for all the joy you brought us.

[@IslamOliveira]

Prince is THE one kid in the back of the class

[@RuckRuRaggie]

"Life is Death without Adventure"-Prince I will carry that with me always...

[@dominiquejones3805]

Dude pen game was crazy

[@anthony6082]

Nbs!!

[@scottsummers1357]

Best "Black" Single/Album...Smdh White people are a trip, Music is Music no matter what race it comes from.

[@jermainelajaunejackson735]

Yes it does matter white people don't have the sauce unlike us sorry.

[@ronaldreagan1068]

@@jermainelajaunejackson735 oh boy don’t get me start listing. Don’t get me wrong most of the bests at this genre are black but damn you’re sleeping on some white dudes.

[@ronaldreagan1068]

It’s because the soul/funk genre was called black at the time due to most musicians in that genre being of that race. Still racist though.

[@jackieescojackson8798]

Nah you sus

[@Ryan2022]

Blacks asked for the category and got it.

[@Solange5Cornell]

PRINCE was Everything! He deserved every award! PURPLE RAIN was & is a Masterpiece! PRINCE still reigns 👑 in our hearts & souls , forever 💜

[@anchorpoint3631]

Yes, babe

[@housedubs1]

Prince smiled when she said, "We believe in the spirit...." That's where his heart always was!

[@anchorpoint3631]

He meant the devil

[@wildhalo2769]

Vanity looked beautiful( as always) and genuinely happy that Prince won.

[@deniseharvey5038]

Love vanity

[@JohnSydney225]

Oh yes, Vanity - the reason why I sought this video out :)

[@dominiquejones3805]

Dude asked if u wear this at my house 2nite will it b alright😂😊

[@t.shandrielblogs]

Prince in that purple fur coat... is just beautiful!! Purple means royalty, and boy did Prince walk up on stage like the royal prince he is! In your honor a royal hand clap👏👏👏👏👏 RIP Prince!

[@shakiraharris3254]

🤍🕊🤍

[@brendajackson13]

Competition was stiff in the 80s. All those artists were worthy winners...but there's only one Prince😊

[@thetruth72667]

brenda jackson I wrote that somewhere else. It's unreal the level of talent back then. You had to have musical talent above all else. Shame it's not the same anymore

[@Olly_2024_]

Michael Jackson was the artist of the 80s though

[@christianrose5116]

@@Olly_2024_ one of the stars of the 80s not THE star of the 80s

[@Olly_2024_]

@@christianrose5116 he was the biggest in the 80s for sure

[@christianrose5116]

@@Olly_2024_ imo he was one of the biggest in the 80s if u count Madonna, Prince , Lionel Richie, and Tina Turner. I do feel he had a bit more fame because of popularity.

[@deomartinez77]

Lionel Richie's reaction to Prince winning everything is classic. He was either jealous or pissed lol.

[@setdrec]

Lionel Ritchie was annoying as hell.

[@MrMarla123]

+setdrec If he couldn't handle someone else winning, he wouldn't have been there, but he did win the big one that year for best album the Grammy for Can't Slow Down and he deserved it

[@lynnaegink]

+setdrec yeah he was, but later on in life they would become friends.

[@cindyfromwinnipeg]

Actually Lionel Ritchie's behaviour was really embarrassing. All of the awards Prince won were well deserved.

[@Dutch3k5]

C’mon man. He probably knew he had no chance. Purple rain was monster at that time. Hell still is to this day.

[@99annanic]

Just for some people to understand. Thriller came out in 1982. It was incredible that it even got a nomination three years after its release. Purple Rain came out in 1984, so this was deservedly Prince's year to shine. As a long life MJ fan, Prince deserved it. Hope he and Michael are writing songs for the angels in heaven...

[@terrenceroyster2031]

Facts

[@actorgfuller.1980]

Facts

[@cliffordmcdoleiii92]

Prince Writing, Composing, arranging, and Playing The instruments..... Let Mike Do The Choreography or Something For The Music Video 😂.. I Want Prince Singing it, Too

[@GahlenFuller]

I say this all the time. Thriller came out in 1982. To be still be nominated in 1984 is crazy!

[@Tyler-uo7rf]

​@@marcpowemichael jackson is the best ever prince is no where near michael

[@nuwavegurl]

Goddamn it Prince & the Revolution were just so cool. They didn't look like no one else, they didn't sound like no one else and maybe that's because they weren't like anyone else. They were a force to be reckoned with and if I was ever in a band, I'd like to be in one like this. Absolutely amazing! I miss Prince but I thank him for introducing us to some awesome musicians along the way. And thank you for sharing, purplesnowlove.

[@Maegymini1317]

YES INDEED!!!! Well said!! He is GREATLY missed. 💜💜 Will never ever be another like him. Still doesn't seem real. 😏 Thanks for all the GREAT music & performances you gave us. RIP Prince 💜💖💜🎤🎼🎸

[@simege3367]

If you noticed everyone in the 80s had their own style. No one was trying to be like anyone else. That's what I love about that decade man. Everyone was doing their own thing.

[@nuwavegurl]

@@simege3367 PREACH!!!

[@plecturaproductions5816]

Me too!

[@MrDeceptacon88]

Yeah ur right..looked lime a bunch of freaks lmfao

[@CarolinaMartucci]

well..when you beat something like Thriller..you definitely are the best of all the best ones. well done Prince.

[@readynow12345]

+Carolina Martucci Michael Jackson ruled the 80's he was way bigger than prince everything was Michael this Michael that, he was huge, I personally like him his songs better, I like prince but only like 5 songs where as Michael the list goes on all the way down the Jackson 5.

[@millskarl8]

+mike johnson You need to know that Prince's catalog surpasses Michael's by eons. You gotta know his music for real to give any kind of comparison. ..... Peace

[@CarolinaMartucci]

+mike johnson well, yes Michael might have been huge but Prince was extraordinary.

[@dollbaby4400thedollbaby]

+Karl Mills absolutely 👏👏👏👏 well said.

[@nailakamana763]

And btw that Thriller was still being nominated three years after it's release says enough. Michael took home 9 awards at the 1984 American music awards.

[@chelsdadon4913]

Looka their faces when he said “thank you very much” *walks back to seat untouchable 😭

[@XxShadowGTxX]

Seriously.. I didn't even realize the awards used to be that damn divided at that time. Shit, hearing them say "Black Single" made my white ass uncomfortable lol

[@ChicagoNewsReport]

Funny how times change.

[@DJGary0910]

Lol!

[@MEGAjunglejuice]

+XxShadowGTxX Their still divided.

[@princelover1]

+XxShadowGTxX Lol!

[@redfoxxx2162]

i agree

[@09BRWNSUGA]

80's was the best era for music! love it!!!

[@artelmiller642]

Arolyn Rias 80$ was, is, and will 1234 ever be the best

[@thomasyoung5680]

79s was the greatest

[@focusonu9668]

The mid 80s to 90s. #goldenage 🔥🔥🔥

[@aaar06]

@@focusonu9668 ...Real Chatter!

[@ackerman_wife]

Prince is gorgeous! I like his dressstyle)

[@anchorpoint3631]

and feminine

[@MsVanillaSugar]

Prince, your passing saddens me deeply😟....but GOD gave you to us to entertain us and now your work is finished. May your precious soul be truly at peace now. Love you always, Sweet Angel💘📿

[@SephoraMAC]

RIP Prince "Life is death without adventure" You will be missed. Sad Day

[@jaymatic23]

SephoraMAC I based my life on that quote through my faith....thx prince my creative superhero

[@Vegasflatout]

I love how Prince commands.

[@aaar06]

Bosses command respect. He was and still is definitely.. CERTIFIED BOSS! Rest well Pimpin ass Prince!🤘🏿😌✌🏿

[@editorandthetramp]

this man was everything.

[@ronniemead805]

+darius scott No, he was not everything, Jesus Christ is everything.

[@KW-ur5jp]

+Ronnie Mead True, He wasn't God, but he is a star. Our shining star and he shined brightly. And I thank him for gracing this earth with his presence. I hope his soul is playing his guitar in purple paradise.

[@editorandthetramp]

+Ronnie Mead i didn't say he was God... everything humanly possible a creative soul could be.. he was. thanks for the unwarranted spiritual lecture.

[@1111111580]

@@KW-ur5jp get off the drugs fool!

[@KW-ur5jp]

Not on drugs and I still hope his soul is in purple paradise.

[@Meeyahx]

crazy.... and decades later this man is still the baddest

[@msol3270]

Not really...

[@theguy8518]

He goneeee .

[@gregteigland4788]

Prince was one of a kind. Incredibly happy I grew up in the 80s

[@IanLeoMusic]

Man I love prince so much. Man of very few words but his music speaks for him. Ridiculously talented and I will miss him so much

[@krisskross8870]

IDIOT.....

[@archie6962]

Kriss Kross Yes you are !

[@Megan-ur5eb]

​@@archie6962 Griss Gross Yeah you are !!

[@kristinhammond5989]

A few moments that I love from this video... seeing Prince walk onstage behind the Revolution made such a huge statement for him, which continued throughout his career (i.e. "I didn't do this by myself; I'm here to showcase the incredible talent that surrounds me; it's a blessing to be part of something larger than myself..."). And seeing Prince with his "bodyguard," his petite, womanlike frame, but he was the most dominant and masculine man in the entire world, then and always... that resonates with me. And lastly, how Wendy grabbed his hand and spoke on his and The Revolution's behalf... I thought that was incredibly touching, and showed the unbreakable bond they all shared as a band, and as good friends.

[@shirleybarnes2902]

I Love the fact that He (Prince) didn't conform to Their standards.

[@annettemint]

bahaha..Prince's face at 4:30.."Yall asses better get in line!!" I'm going to miss this genius..gone way too soon!!

[@Star-Mac10]

Haaaaaaaaaa! I thought the same thing!

[@sadepayne]

I know right, I caught that lmao. too funny

[@jazzymoni7750]

GET IN FORMATION!

[@thebeginningoftheend2772]

The original ... "Side Eye".

[@meacomefeyou]

Prince wants it done right. That's brings out the best. good intentions. my best coaches did the same. takes you to higher levels no one is familiar with. believe me I KNOW.

[@jimthescotsman]

This was the Prince I loved the most. The big white body guard , the soft voice , the eyes that wonder unconsciously through the crowd. Man Love this guy. Money don't matter tonight, Because our Prince has passed on to the next life. Were on were own.

[@violettheorgangrinder3232]

Me too. A bashful kid. I'm still destroyed.

[@artelmiller642]

James Wade the fuc*@# is "were on were own"

[@winecrimesfoodandtime7119]

@@artelmiller642 I have been trying to figure that out!

[@dominiquejones3805]

Big Chic

[@BellaZ209]

The smile I have on my face right now watching this and I wasn’t even born! Amazing! Rest in Love Purple one 💜

[@jchisholm1968]

The performers in the 80's were some of the best musicians in Popular music History. And Prince & his band proved themselves to be the best of the best during this period. Will we ever see the likes of this talent again I wonder?

[@murrtownchillen]

Tame Impala.. Unknown Mortal Orchestra.. Grimes.. those are the three truly historical artists that we have nowadays.. in my humble opinion. Perhaps even more creative, authentic, tasteful, than a lot of the great 80's artists. On par with MJ.. with Prince.. etc.

[@jchisholm1968]

I think only time will prove that. I am afraid we were spoilt for choice in the 80's & 90's. There was so much quality to choose from it is hard to imagine. I am afraid that certainly isn't the case nowadays. It was a fantastic time to have lived through which I wouldn't change for anything they have today.

[@Dichotomous1Angel]

just thinkin the exact same thing!

[@mrv1111]

I really don't think we will see another Prince again, let alone another Michael Jackson.

[@jchisholm1968]

Glenn Vanish To name just two of a long list of talented artists that were out during this period of time.

[@marzstar3568]

Prince was a new sound, lyrics, with strong/sexy women who played instruments. Kept us guessing, artsy, sexy. I like his views of life & spirit. RIP

[@cindycares2]

PRINCE WAS WILL ALWAYS BE THE GOAT. 2019

[@tequancarter718]

R.I.P TO DENISE MATTHEWS AKA VANITY AND PRINCE , I HOPE THEIR TOGETHER AGAIN .

[@MaryLou913]

Absolutely!

[@leeleo992]

I hope the very same they were something special togetherPrince &Vanity ,Would of been good if they had some kids together.hope and pray they will make it to the 1st heaven🙏🌴

[@eaburl]

That was fun seeing Prince beat Thriller!! Didn't know that. Big year1985!

[@nuwavegurl]

Michael had already racked up all of the awards two years earlier. It's just that Thriller was still on the charts during this time.

[@OthmaneTheSkills]

Elizabeth B. Thriller was too huge that it has nominated 3 years in a row

[@richardkovacs2006]

Prince managed to beat a 3 yr-old record (LP) in 1985. Kudos to Prince. (Some Prince fans are so dumb... Ever care to check facts before typing?)

[@eph_loves_80s74]

Richárd Kovács Loooooool

[@eph_loves_80s74]

Richárd Kovács Can I copy your comment? Cause I want rub it Prince fans face.

[@nicolemarie011]

I remember this awards show. I had a huge crush on Prince, loved his music, and I begged my Mom to let me stay up to watch this on a school night. LOL

[@annmariediver9091]

That he lets his band pass ahead of him to reach the stage first - pure class. And Wendy speaks for him.... :) Irreplaceable Prince.

[@craighicksartwork]

'Favourite black single'... fuck me. And this was only 1985 as well.

[@Queenofcydonia2]

Ikr

[@ronniepooch]

+Craig Hicks i had to rewind it to hear the woman say that again because i couldn't believe my ears.... fucking hell. "Black single"? how fucking horribly offensive.

[@VincentWilliams007]

+Craig Hicks That killed me too. I remember watching this when it aired and at that time I was thinking, black single - black album?

[@ew0711]

+Craig Hicks Exactly what I was thinking..

[@annmariediver9091]

+Craig Hicks Yeah, makes you kind of lose respect for the Grammy Awards. Pretty funny that he had Wendy / white band member accept the award.

[@lalchhandami]

When he says GOD... I have all the respect for Him...

[@shakiraharris3254]

Amen! 🙌🏽💜🙌🏽

[@trojanfan3663]

The revolution was prince' best band...

[@habitatgcx]

trojanfan3663 nah.... NPG for sure

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

@@habitatgcx I agree. But the Revolution was with him for some of his biggest hits. But the Gold Experience & Diamonds & Pearls albums, plus that Exodus album NPG put out with Prince backing them, sounded better to my ears than the Revolution, but the Revolution was better than the newer bands he put together in my opinion.

[@monicajohnson1111]

Prince had the whitest person to carry them black awards..... I loved it

[@annt.7785]

+Monica Osborne-Johnson Leave buff Santa clause alone, he ain't gonna bring you no presents this year lol.

[@reginaldwilliams6241]

American music awards is a WHITE awards SHOW

[@scottinnh88]

Who fucking cares what color his dude was?? You all are so caught up in the democrats identity politics it's sad.. people are people they should be judged on their actions and deeds not skin color.

[@luishern1309]

Scott Fortier IKR, racist ass comment

[@jumaineadams9152]

That was his bodyguard but he died years ago

[@pookieb1612]

I will always believe Prince is the most talented artist Ever. Never b another

[@cinnamonstar808]

PRINCE + VANITY looks like they have been soulmates since Moses was a baby. I bet you they ran into each other like a million times...across time + space+ corner stores. -She was so beautiful it was UNFAIR -He was so talented it was UNFAIR I am glad they are with the universe once again, in the presents of God

[@gnewt75]

+cinnamonstar808 And they were both 57 when they died! Wow!!

[@MrSimondaniel3]

+cinnamonstar808 i know u don;t mean you're glad.. im not glad.

[@cinnamonstar808]

Daniel Simon Its your turn to inspire someone. Their job is done here on Earth.

[@mariahyohannes]

They also died the same year

[@kbab2008]

I can't stop smiling !!! I remember when this came on!!! Prince's ex-girlfriend Vanity giving him the award, wonderful!! :D

[@user-vq3kw3ze3f]

The nominees are absolute legends themselves. The competition was fierce

[@valinda22ify]

RIP Vanity and Prince!!!

[@MaryLou913]

Forever and ever 👑

[@orinyellowhair8278]

What a beautiful couple they made on the Rolling Stone, 1982 issue! R.I.P Prince and Vanity :-)

[@ladymarie6058]

💜Beautiful Prince inside & out always thanking God & his band. Beautiful Person we have lost the greatest entertainer & genius of our time & all times to come. Nothing or anyone can be compared to Prince luv U my sweet Prince 4 ever, Rock heaven like you rocked earth💜💜

[@aper422]

Can’t believe thriller was still in the mix in 1985. The album came out years earlier.

[@ciciriddick]

Truly a masterpiece worthy of still being in rotation.

[@mrs.jackson5872]

It was THE SHIT.

[@nunyabiznes6243]

@@mrs.jackson5872 it's still the shit

[@mrs.jackson5872]

@@nunyabiznes6243 duh

[@trn17]

Am I the only one who thinks that for the entire video/ night they were throwing shade at Prince. He also seem pretty pissed off about it as well.

[@Lighting-ee9pf]

Very well said l felt the same thing they were trying to be slick with their sideways remarks SMDH.

[@NeverEnoughPyro40]

Absolutely! And at 6:17 mark the announcer throws a huge dig at PRINCE when he says " we are going to have to cut it short tonight" then he looks over at someone makes a face the smiles! Very disrespectful! Does anyone know who that is?

[@bellamuerte2199]

people was always trying to do that, it was pathetic

[@michelleobrien6996]

maybe they were all thinking "Prince is not even black!!" and they were pissed off about it. Like what kind of a category is that anyway???!!!

[@Lillean]

fax why i loved him he was different had his own style he was quite but did not care to show jis feelings to the world he let his music prove and the awards even in the movie purple rain if micheal had a movie for thriller shid would of sold 50 million because of the movie he sold more

[@SaintVulcan]

Wow they broke boundaries for the upcoming generations.

[@lazarorodriguez5161]

+Real Romano I was thinking the same thing!!!! Black single category? Wtf? Anyway, GOD BLESS PRINCE REST IN PURPLE..........💜

[@MayizaWenge]

So humble. That's the demeanor of true humility. He just loves what he do/did and shared it with the world. That's it that's all

[@blvckdoll]

Prince funny as he'll "thank you very much" then walks off.

[@angelharmony1144]

Ikr I was like "that's it?!"

[@blvckdoll]

Angel Harmony lol and only prince can do that.

[@blvckdoll]

@Mike John lmao

[@marquetta13mg]

You can tell the only award he really cared about was the Pop award. The award didn't label his music with the color of his skin. Congrats to Prince still being one of the sexiest talented men alive and overcoming the obvious ignorance of that time and the haters.

[@Annye888]

He had style, he won against thriller. superlative He deserve this and more. He kick ass in 2021 and i hope the flame never stop through his legacy. Keep the spirit alive for the new generation 💜💜💜💜💜

[@pinkyinthesky2000]

PRINCE represents a legend to most of us who followed his career for decades. RIP handsome Prince. May you return to the loving arms of God, and may your music and persona be with us always.

[@joshuagalban6472]

he mentioned GOD first thanking HIM, truly a class act mr. purple rain -10/23/2018

[@rubylioness727]

Favorite "Black" Single.... I'm trippin of that right now...

[@d.j.el-magnifico3511]

+Jacquetta Williamson ..............I know, me too lol

[@alxtgee1]

+Jacquetta Williamson I mean half of his band is white, am i right? ;)

[@user-yy9xu6pu2d]

They said favorite "black" album and I just realized how blatantly racist the industry was, now it's definitely more hidden.

[@darrenbinion7282]

Jacquetta Williamson be still my heart!!! that was messed up. they really distinguished the black from the white didn't they? and prince didn't look to thrilled about it either.

[@yobreffstank9027]

Melanie R. How is it racist? They said favorite black album because black people weren't recognized like white people were.

[@houzhead6588]

He said thank u very much and handed the award to his guard!!🤣🤣 I loved me some PRINCE

[@trishastargirl]

Lionel Richie was hating on Prince.

[@ginasousabranco5637]

I don't think so, Lionel was the host, we knee how to put the show interesting. This part of the show was more a Prince vs Michael Jackson

[@trishastargirl]

+Gina Sousa Branco He was throwing hate at Prince by judging how Prince accepted his award. He seemed to not like Prince's demeanor. It seemed that he found it offensive or insulting to the audience. I think he was referring to Prince when he kept saying, "outrageous!" He was hating.

[@trishastargirl]

+704ondeck You picked up on it too, huh? He has always had a bigger ego than talent.

[@OthmaneTheSkills]

Gina Sousa Branco prince vs mj ? Do u find 1985's album vs 1982's is fair ? Lol

[@violettheorgangrinder3232]

Look up the Prince/Quincy Jones incident. Then ya'll will understand.

[@fender1000100]

The big bodyguard following the purple one was so hillarious. What fascinated me about Prince was never has such a small man become so successful in the world. Through sheer drive and talent he achieved a lot.

[@christhetramp]

Amazing decade, to have songs like ‘carribean queen, what’s love got to do with it’ and ‘when doves cry’ in one category is better than the winners and contenders of the last 25 years combined alone!

[@staceysing4263]

Damn he went up against some HITTERS!!

[@Blastbarnacle]

+Stacey Sing, "Thriller" by Michael Jackson went on to sell 65 million albums after the smoke cleared. Purple Rain sold more than 22 million. *"According to Billboard magazine, the album spent 24 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard albums chart (August 4, 1984 to January 18, 1985), becoming one of the top soundtracks ever...The album sold 69,000 equivalent copies (62,000 in pure album sales) in the week following Prince's death, thus allowing the album to re-enter the Billboard 200 at number 2... "* '80s, nuff said.

[@joemoore3300]

Stacey Sing and hatters.

[@bettybooperd7330]

R.I.P. that's what I was thinking, maybe their together now, happy in heaven. Vanity and Prince.

[@bluepeopledonotexistblackp7001]

Think About it PRINCE IS THE GREATEST MUSICIAN OF ALL TIME! Mozart and Beethoven didn’t play Nearly as many instruments as him, on top of having Extraordinary Vocals, could dance in High Heels, or Write and Produce as many songs as he did, I mean he has an Entire Vault of Unheard music that could More than likely make ANY artist today or in the futures songs look like Complete And Utter Sh*t. And we haven’t even heard them........ He is the Greatest.

[@finnthekreatormusic5397]

Honestly it's hard to compare pop music to Classical: they didn't need to showcase productional skill or amazing vocal chops So it's not easy to compare, let's just agree that all 3 of those guys are great

[@ThePltsweet]

Wait! What?! Favourite black single? Daaamn. Was this 1985 or 1920?

[@TheLadyj8402]

Lmmfao!

[@sweetheartnumber01]

I know. sickening

[@Blackskye211]

right! im like wait a minute wtf!!!

[@joshualee272]

+harlengabriel at least it's honest

[@erickanew]

I know,, today it would be racist

[@clue104]

"Life is death without adventure..." Prince, I'm happy you enjoyed your adventure while you were on this earth. It makes me sad that your life was shorten but we'll have the wonderful memories of you doing what you love. :)

[@freedamerican5243]

I feel bad for Prince. Vanity, his former girlfriend, the one he thought was truly his soulmate, had to present the award and announce him as the winner. Must’ve made him miss her even more.

[@violetgolden3380]

She asked to present to him !

[@bluepeopledonotexistblackp7001]

I bet he couldn’t care less he was in his PRIME at this time, Just IMAGINE ALL the Beautiful Women Throwing themselves at Him at this time!

[@dominiquejones3805]

So beautiful

[@lillykathleen89]

Did anyone else notice how often the presenters screwed up whenever Prince was brought up in a category? They sounded like they would forget to say his name and made it obvious when they corrected themselves.

[@tootsiedawn2016]

Lilly Kathleen They were in shock. I don't think any artist before or after has sweeped every category.

[@rahlohmcdonogh280]

TootsiesCreationz Michael won 8 the Year before!!

[@superlex611]

Rahloh McDonogh but Prince enclipsing him in bigger prizes

[@tellyhennessey5422]

Did you see the look on Prince face, as each musician walked by him!! Oh my gosh!!

[@Mamakatster]

Black single struck me too. But I like his Viking bodyguard, lol!

[@girlmeetsreality4644]

lol. His bodyguard was pretty popular back then.

[@louiseclemens9612]

1985 was a great year for awesome music 🎶..I loved Prince..Just couldn't ever get enough of him.

[@reeelBKFLATBUSHnyc]

Prince was NEVER "weird" (lack of a better word). The SO CALLED established BLACK artists wanted MJ to win.. Michael was more "SAFE" for them...I was taken aback by the way huey introed Prince, and I used to listen to huey (shame on him)...Prince was the prodigal son that a lot of THE INDUSTRY try to shut out...He DEFINITELY showed ALL of them that he was more CREATIVE than ANY and ALL of them that year. The more I was told not to listen to Prince music wise as a youth back then, the more I wanted to listen. ..May U live 2 C the Dawn....

[@jackedwards6408]

reeelup007BKNY reeelup007BKNY Michael Jackson couldn't really win two years in a row, could he? 😑 And actually Lionel won more awards than Prince that year, so if there was a "favourite" that they wanted to see win, it was him. You're also forgetting that Michael Jackson wasn't really welcomed with open arms previous years. Off the Wall was extremely overlooked. Thriller opened up doors for many other black artists.

[@eph_loves_80s74]

Jack Edwards Even at the Grammy Awards Lionel Richie beat Prince.

[@nubiansis357]

Well spoken and I caught that part when Huey Lewis said that

[@michaelhampton8936]

who cares prince is way more creative and they didn't expect him to win..plus I was tired of michael jackson ass any GODAMN way ...

[@nunyabiznes6243]

@@michaelhampton8936 hater😚

[@targetprincedreamer]

PRINCE: "THE GREATEST PRODIGY IN ROCK HISTORY!!!"

[@alexandererwin2005]

What about MJ?!

[@targetprincedreamer]

@@alexandererwin2005 MJ WAS THE KING OF POP. UNFORTUNATELY HAD THAT KARMA ABOUT CHILDREN SCANDALS. PRINCE ALWAYS TRIED TO AVOID MJ FOR THAT REASON I AM SURE.

[@alexandererwin2005]

@@targetprincedreamer Chill with the all caps. Also, this is about "The Greatest Prodigy in Rock History". What does accusations have to do with musical talent?

[@epyscrivano3145]

Can't help but wish I could've known him on a personal level. Deep waters. Big heart. Humble soul.

[@violettheorgangrinder3232]

I remember this, Prince blew everybody away when everyone was expecting MJ to win.. We were screaming we loved him then and we did till the day he died. One in a zillion.

[@SuperStig23]

Maybe somebody can help me, I'm pretty sure it was on one these late 80's MTV live award shows that Prince did "Sign O' The Times live" and made everybody else look like they were at a high school battle of the bands, anybody old enough to remember back then ? I can't find the video clip anywhere, I must admit I "didn't get it" till I saw that performance, he stole the show, a true musical genius, gone well before his time, the most exciting performer I've ever seen, he could play guitar almost as good as Jimmy H and put on a live show that would make even James Brown proud.

[@BBBYpsi]

+SuperStig23 been looking for that one for many years myself

[@zeewizz4699]

Swag beyond measure. A true gentleman…..(he let the crew go first. *props*

[@tonyvella4247]

He's so cute- he was always humble-

[@Flexx_Dealer]

liked how he let his white band member accept the the black award

[@edwardmartins9839]

Wow Forgot there was once a black category 😣

[@toogeeky4u]

That was his bodyguard 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ashleylavergne4327]

Yeah cause he was a humble and humorous soul. He knew and want to acknowledge he didn't get there by himself. The Revolution, especially that female she helped rock that album and that band. I thought of her as co-pilot while Prince lead. I was born yrs later but I've come across so much music archives of Prince and the Revolution. Before he went solo he was part of a "team" So I think it's great he did that because after that album he went his own way without them and they pretty much became "dust in the wind" without him. This was pretty much their moment spotlight for the hardwork they put in.

[@montoyamelton1209]

Why does that matter?

[@mcyrus8]

That was his bodyguard not band member

[@annjellobrewno4768]

Prince was a great vocalist and an awesome entertainer. Performers like him come around once every 5000 years. I consider him the King Of All Music.

[@Hi.Shadow]

I bet the same girls in the audience screaming for Prince in 1985 were the same ones in the audience screaming for Michael Jackson a year prior in 1984. #TheseHoesAintLoyal LOL

[@user-yy9xu6pu2d]

Lmaoo

[@tiffanyrichard33]

hahaha, I'm dead with this comment 😂😂

[@dreambiglistentomymixtapes983]

so what they like both , they're both good

[@eph_loves_80s74]

Kat Not really

[@goeatcake9904]

3:37 and 3:51 same reaction, audience went crazy

[@sandrabasket5879]

man of very few words

[@melaniep6964]

All he had to do is jam and rock the house and did that very well! brilliant.

[@terrywestbrook-lienert2296]

Indeed! 🎤🎶💜

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

He loved music so much, he probably was saving his voice for another jam.

[@kennethscarborough2742]

I was 19 when I saw this prince and the revolution was the best ....rest in peace and power prince Michael Jackson vanity

[@siraj7397]

And Whitney Huston

[@alecosound8902]

Damn can you imagine if we still had a "favorite black artist" today? That shit is crazy.

[@victoriagarcia5533]

I know! How we evolved, lol

[@masihad-dajjaal7611]

would Eminem win? Lol legit question though. and would 20 pound Sledge ( all black rock group) win hard rock album of the year? could happen. Music is colorblind.

[@Patrick3183]

Why is it crazy?

[@dorretteyoung7550]

Yeah. favorite black artist would sound weird today.

[@KorpusV6]

The fact that Thriller was nominated again just a year after Michael took home 8 awards, including a Merit Award at the age of 25 is a testament is a testament to Michael's impact in the 80s.

[@youresowitty8973]

In a time when we went back to school the next day and everybody talked about what happened on the award show. Long before the internet age. What memories.

[@andiman44]

Prince was and is too damn pretty for his own good.

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

You mean because he could get 10s by his side?

[@JMarieCAlove]

I sure miss the 80s! It was so much fun and I sure will miss Prince! 💕

[@CoolAce1]

Prince was so mysterious in '85. Purple Rain beat out two of the biggest albums of the 80's. Pretty amazing.

[@MichaelSevilla97]

it's because people were really burnt out with thriller by 85 dude lol if thriller came out in 84 who knows what have happened at these awards would prince have still taken home all those awards probably not

[@Goodforyouman]

RIP Prince Rogers Nelson and Denise Matthews!!

[@Goodforyouman]

R.J. Perfetto Indeed!

[@Goodforyouman]

So sad!!