I made my wife listen to Purple Rain for her first time (Reaction!)

[@ConnieVenable]

When Prince performed the halftime show at the Superbowl, including this song, it started to rain right before he was due to take the stage. The Producer of the show called him and told him it was raining pretty hard and did he still want to do the show. Prince responded, "Can you make it rain harder?" It was an amazing show with the stadium lit up with purple lights and rain pouring down. You really should look up that video.

[@alyssajennings3046]

…..And he was still performing flawlessly in the rain in high heels on the slippery stage better than 90% of women could ever dream of doing it!!! Iconic Rock Star history 💯💯

[@jamesbeck5113]

Definitely an Iconic moment in history tor Prince fans!

[@Catherine_Dubya]

Came here to say the same thing…his dancers were amazing also!

[@nolaknowles9888]

Came here to say this! Needs to be seen!

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

The best ever half time show and the last good one.

[@Ed7501]

In the movie, the girls in the band, Wendy and Lisa, wrote a song for Prince, but he kept ignoring them, not giving it the time of day. But in secret, he listened to it and worked on it on his own. Here he finally decides to perform the song on stage, to Wendy and Lisa's surprise.

[@ronaldnelson6692]

@Ed7501 He didn't start really working on it until the big incident with his dad.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

But as Wendy and Lisa themselves would say, "We did NOT write that song" Because Prince wrote it before the movie even started shooting.

[@Ed7501]

Of course Prince wrote that 100%. I was giving context to what was happening in relation to the storyline of the movie. Prince wrote PR. But in the movie, W&L wrote it. That goes to show how confident Prince was, willing to play like he didn't write PR 😂

[@gracielafreeman4070]

@Ed7501 you are 100% correct in contextualization, the actualization of your explanation for which you've shared, and the facts for which you gave support of the context for which you've presented. You are definitely a student of "Princeology" for sure sir.

[@divinapugh1077]

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[@carriemichelle322]

Can't not shed a tear every time I hear Purple Rain! RIP Prince!!, 💔 Gotta check out his Superbowl Performance! The BEST!!!!!

[@heatherlea6825]

Yes 👆

[@jamalford6995]

Just watched it but not the first time though!’!!

[@doloresmarquez7426]

You should really watch the movie, he is a complicated character with issues and the movie takes you through them really well. Added bonus - You are introduced to Morris Day and The Time band ... really great counter to Prince's character.

[@tlynaust]

💯💯

[@WizardPandora]

Prince created Morris Day and the Time as well as Vanity 6

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Yes, should watch the movie. I saw it in the theater when it came out. Well worth the time.

[@MrPetej00]

Watch Prince play the Solo during "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at the George Harrison Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

[@normanfrye6436]

Yeah, he really shreds that guitar.

[@lovestreet2675]

Yaaassssss!!! 💜

[@paulvaccaro8524]

Must see this!!!!

[@ajjbs7580]

He just showed everyone how it is done !!! 2 min solo of weeping guitar! Just watched it yesterday again after listening to the Beetles, but Prince made it better

[@nolaknowles9888]

THIS IS A MUST SEE!

[@Robbin67]

Yall need to watch the movie, and it will all make sense!

[@Laurael626]

You need to watch the movie! It’s full of great songs. Also his performance of this song at the superbowl is amazing. It was actually raining when he performed.

[@smh93]

The club owner is Billy Sparks playing himself. 💜 Not Forrest. You should always listen to your wife. 😂

[@evarene07]

I was taken aback by his comment 😂…like Bruh we don’t all look alike you know😂

[@TheNWSCOTT]

Its not forest whittakker i cant believe someone paid for that reaction talking during the song insult to prince !!!

[@kmbjbb]

Band was Prince and the Revolution. Forest Whitaker is NOT in this. This was from the Movie "Purple Rain".

[@PittieMom32]

Being from Minnesota, Prince was loved for more than just his music. He gave millions to local charities and schools anonymously. You would often see him around town and at Timberwolves and Vikings games(he even wrote a song for the Vikings). He would also give impromptu concerts at his home/studios Paisley Park that were open to the public. To Minnesota he was just one of us..a regular guy. He loved Minnesota and Minnesota loved him back.

[@katiegreene3960]

Can confirm , I never did get to go to any paisley concerts even though I know some of his family and other connections. 😢

[@TimpossibleOne]

You guys should sit down and watch the entire movie. It has so many great performances in it.

[@chrisschultz2506]

Although I prefer a different genre of music, this is one of my favorite songs of all time. Prince was a one of a kind. There has never been another artist with the talent Prince had. And I don’t believe there ever will be. IMO there are no words that can describe just how great he was with his personal flaws and all. It is so sad that so many of the best artists leave us way too soon. You know we missed out on many more masterpieces with his passing. RIP Prince!!

[@michaelkidd1860]

If you search “Prince Purple Rain Original Live Recording 1983” this was the Prince original live recording that was edited to the final version. It contains an extra verse live that was only recorded once. Extended guitar solo.

[@jgweems]

I was looking to see if anyone mentioned this. They edited the live version and did some overdubs with strings and stuff. But it's mostly a live recording.

[@AlexSadof]

That's a great version. The live AMA version is great too.

[@eddiemckenna9414]

The guitar work here is fabulous. Prince is very underrated as a guitarist. One of my faves

[@liquidminds]

They say he is the best guitarist of all times. So yeah, underrated.

[@petercharron3268]

Not underrated since he is known as the best. Like Clapton said, ask Prince.

[@liquidminds]

@@petercharron3268 "the best" is still underrated.

[@fortunateghost7438]

@@liquidmindsUm Jimi Hendrix??

[@tracyface69]

He heee… it’s not Forrest Whittaker but it is Billy Sparks who’s a MPLS OG. The Revolution was his backing band. Prince has so many good songs…. You guys should definitely go down the purple rabbit hole.

[@Jude_196]

RIP, PRINCE!! I love this song!! This performance was from the movie. Also love: KISS....Little Red Corvette...1999....Raspberry Beret....Let's Go Crazy....you want guitar work: check out the Beatles 50 Years performance with him in it!! But, there are SO MANY GREAT TUNES by this MAN!! ENJOY!!!

[@janetmcneil5503]

Prince was a complete musical genius...and he was REALLY pretty...I cried harder when he died than I did for Elvis...Rest In Paradise beautiful soul 💜💜💜💜💜

[@chrisschultz2506]

Well said but another way to look at it instead of being sad about his passing (even though it is soul crushing) is to look at it as, how lucky are we to have experienced his genius!!! He lives on in the incredible masterpieces he left us. And we have the privilege of introducing and sharing him with our kids and grandkids and all of the younger generations.

[@tommtommkin]

I was in such bad shape I nearly went with him... no lie either.

[@dow311]

I can’t tell you how great it was to see this movie back in the day. When I left the movie theater, I just want to dance in the street. I immediately bought the music. Wow what a feeling.

[@dianestaubs9761]

Me too! I still wanna dance every time I hear him....and usually do

[@tommtommkin]

I saw this movie in the theater 7 times, got the DVD, all his music both on record on audio tapes now on CD plus lol.

[@michaelescareno7048]

Great that you reacted to this! As an aside, in 1985 I worked back-to-back Prince shows in Austin during the Purple Rain tour. In the afternoon before the first show i actually got to meet Stevie Ray Vaughn backstage, another guitar legend. If you have a chance I highly recommend checking out Prince's live performance of Purple Rain from Syracuse 1985. I was fortunate to see Prince live two more times in the coming years. This story of this scene goes back to the start of the movie when Prince is doing well with the band. Through the movie he begins to lose his way, and this performance is his way back in to the good graces of the club manager (the man with the sunglasses and the hat, who was not played by Forrest Whitaker 😊).

[@tricialebanno4437]

I am almost MORE shocked that she never heard this as opposed to all the music you missed out on. THIS IS PURE HEAVEN in musical form.

[@KarenMiller-s5p]

Love this!! ❤ This song was so epic in its day. His live performances are so much better 👍🏻

[@anitariley5777]

Watch the movie!! There is so much emotion in this performance that you’re missing by not knowing the story!

[@texasca9753]

Little Red Corvette is my favorite Prince song, but I like 'em all.

[@starful9493]

Mine also ❤

[@kirksmith2051]

I saw the "Purple Rain" movie in the theater when it came out in 1984. Prince's performances of the songs were electrifying. I'll never forget how much the girls were screaming. The vibe was incredible.

[@janetmcneil5503]

Prince made Purple Rain as an autobiography...he lived in a very violent world...yet he loved with all his heart...💜💜💜💜💜

[@scapito]

Thats a myth, it may be semi-autobiographical at best.

[@beagrinton5934]

Watch the movie, it’s absolutely fantastic. Any one who can sing, play and dance in high heels is absolutely a ⭐️

[@TheWilsontm]

OMGOSH!! There are so many Prince super hits. You should check out 1999, little red corvette, when doves cry, diamonds and pearls, and the best half time show Super Bowl, and while my guitar gently sleeps mega performance. Love you guys! MORE PRINCE!

[@DJ-yz1oy]

Watch "When Doves Cry", she'll love that one. But maybe watch it in private. Afterwards you guys might have a little one on the way, lol.

[@shirleydurr411]

Prince was on his high school basketball team. The school is now a community center but there are pictures on the wall that includes Prince with the team. I live a a few blocks away from there and go there sometimes for community events/celebrations. The singing group Sound of Blackness rehearse there. Maybe give them a listen> Their latest song is "Woke" but there are so many more for which this 3X Grammy winning and Emmy nominated gospel group is known. They often performed at First Avenue, a music venue in Minneapolis where Prince often showed up to sing and dance with the crowd without notice. I believe this song was filmed at First Ave. The Revolution is Prince's band. The man in the hat is not Forest Whitaker. I think he's Billy Sparks, the First Ave manager.

[@tommtommkin]

When you look at the pics of Prince with his team look at the guys standing behind Prince if you notice there shirts you'll see 2 of them are wearing the numbers 31, 21... which was his song and album of the same numbers 3121... you can see Gods hand in there. ;) Peace.

[@Peg__]

Prince donated to school music programs and instrument shops all over Minnesota, when MN school districts were cutting their music programs. I was a kid who benefitted from his humble generosity. It inspired me to act the same. I got the news of his passing from listening to the radio. I was driving and crying and I remember meeting the eyes of other drivers who were also tearful; Bunch of strangers in their cars, shocked, and connected by sudden grief. Surreal.

[@melindadavis920]

I still can’t listen to this song without crying since Prince passed away.😢 He will always be my favorite artist.❤️😢

[@taramama6658]

Super Bowl Purple Rain stuff legends were made of!!

[@shezarae8827]

Now that you have done Purple Rain from this movie, you should do, Morris Day & The Time doing Jungle Love from the same movie.

[@tammydean3003]

Absolutely a must watch! 🔥

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Impossible to sit still listening to that song!😂

[@annajodway635]

For those that never got to see prince live performance you missed out. I’m 74 years old and it was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen.

[@soulsuitesteve]

Your right, Prince could play 27 different instruments to concert standard, this tracks Backing was written by guitarist Wendy and keyboard player Lisa. The most interesting fact is that there is no studio version of the song, it was recorded live at its first performance in front of an audience using Sony's 'Black Truck' mobile recording rig along with numerous other tracks which feature on the album. The length was edited by some 7 minutes and 4 small overdubs were added in Paisley Park studio, but what you hear on the album and in the movie is 'live' and you can barely tell. And that is real genius, that was Prince Rogers Nelson....

[@brand-EE]

I have been a fan of Prince since i was 5. And i never thought in my life I would ever recommend a Prince cover because it's close to impossible. BUT, Adam Levine covered Purple Rain for Howard Stern's birthday, and it was incredible. Check it out.

[@robertskae]

Checkout him performing ar half time of the super bowl was awesome

[@claudiaestep3448]

I read in the comments under the My Guitar Gently Weeps tribute to George Harrison that Prince was so mad that Rolling Stone did not list him as one one the greatest guitarist that he REALLY did a fabulous job on his solo and then threw his guitar down in disgust. Watch it and watch the end… you can definitely see it!

[@tommtommkin]

Hey I'm still pissed off that the Songwriters Hall Of Fame STILL refuses to include Prince in there and song writing was the thing he was most proud of. Go to there website get there NY number and call them and tell them you want Prince inducted in there. I called so many times the lady answering the phone got annoyed at me. Peace.

[@gregolson1475]

Some of the stuff was real. That is Billy Sparks club owner of First Avenue Entry in Minneapolis. I use to see Prince occasionally at Archie's Bunker. He would come and and just jam on Guitar with the band Dr. Mombo's combo. Some of the people in the band were part of Prince and the New Power Generation. In the 1980;s and 90's Minneapolis was a hot bed for music.

[@israelolguin1156]

Purple Rain first rock album movie. All songs featured in this movie.

[@evoxpop2088]

Awesome🎉 no cell phones on those hands. Just enjoying the moment 🎉. Love. Love Prince, he was a genius. May he rest in peace 🙏

[@Tgekiwbx]

In a world of thousands of incredible songs, this is absolutely one of the best ever. So great!

[@dareallyst]

He wrote every song in the movie, its definitely a great movie to watch

[@Joskemom]

I guess there is a generation gap. I am 65, 1 year younger than Prince so we are of the same time zone and thus his music is the sound track of my life. I saw him in concert twice. The first time was his Purple rain tour so I saw him perform the song and all of his songs from the movie. I bumped into him at a club a couple of years before his movie. Me and my friends always said wish we could get the kind of hot babes he got. So at this club I saw how he just did the 'predator look' a some girl across the room and got up, strolled over like nothing and reached out his hand and they headed to the dance floor. He danced with her normal, now gyrations. but all night long I was walking pass him thinking it was some guy trying to look like him until this girl I was talking to told me 'that is Prince'. I say generation gap because when I hear your wife say she have not listened to his music, my reaction is 'whattttttttttttt?'. Oh, one more thing, I spoke with Forrest Whittaker at a hamburger stand a in the mid 80s. I said, have I seen you in movies? he shyly said 'perhaps'. So, after I got my order i just looked back and said, 'I like your movies' he kind of looked up with a smile and shyly said 'thank you'.

[@tommtommkin]

Lol I liked that comment. Yeah Prince was almost 6 years older then me and I have loved that man since I was 14/15 years old way back in 78/79. I only ever got to see him once back in NY at Madison Square Garden. He was magnificent but then there has never been a time when he wasn't. :) Peace.

[@cynthia-draws1012]

MUST SEE LIVE SUPERBOWL PERFORMANCE IT WAS REALLY RAINING WHILE HE SANG THIS SONG!

[@TimpossibleOne]

Purple is the color of royalty (Prince) and it's his favor color.

[@sandysupon5197]

One of the very best guitarists of all time. What a great talent he was!!

[@russobey9555]

To Experience Prince Live back in the 80’s was Amazing. I have seen James Brown live too. Prince was a combination of James Brown, Little Richard, & Jimmy Hendrix and other Musical Masters in history. A prodigy that had no equal. I am so grateful and thankful I had a the chance and opportunity to witness Prince’s genius Live and in Person in New Orleans. The Time and Vanity (Lawd She was a Flawlessly Beautiful Woman). When she walked out for the theater, I was shook to my core!!! Mouth was wide open for several minutes, after she walked past. WOW (to weak to describe Vanity’s beauty she oozed sexiness)

[@shaneptc23]

As a Minnesotan from the Twin Cities I am baffled she dunno him nor you know the movie Purple Rain that got Prince a Oscar for soundtrack

[@Maggimae2367]

Everyone wonders about Prince and purple everything. Think about it! He’s from Minnesota and was a huge Vikings fan. And we bleed purple in Minnesota. When he died everything in Minneapolis was lit in purple. This movie was filmed in Minneapolis. Most of in First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. And the man could play 27 instruments.

[@becky4198]

Y'all gotta watch the movie Purple Rain! It's about his actual life and how he got started. Beware it's a tear jerker 😢

[@scapito]

It's not about his life, I'm sure he used some of his personal life experiences when he wrote it, but it's not biographical.

[@jasonlouis697]

You're right - Prince is the GOAT. He is my favorite guitarist. Try the While My Guitar Gently Weeps tribute that Prince played on. He's surrounded on stage by some amazing guitarists and he's the one with the solo and they are all just loving watching him play. Second, that's not Forest Whitaker. He was young in the 80s (yeah, those of us that are old now were actually young at one point. ;-) )

[@fb-gj7yi]

I saw this movie when it came out, great flick. when did I get old LOL. Prince was a great guitar player, song writer, and composer, the complete package. He left us too soon. Damn I miss the 80's.

[@tommtommkin]

You and me both.

[@fredm.9031]

The craziest park to me is that he was completely self-taught!? That's insane! And not Forest Whitaker.

[@JJlovesPrince]

I have a big smile on my face watching you discuss Prince and this song and what the lyrics mean. That’s how we were when his songs came out. Always trying to figure out what they meant and loving the songs so much. Love your Prince journey and can’t wait for the next song 💜💜💜

[@j.kearney8058]

If you haven't yet, watch the Super Bowl halftime show from 2007. simply amazing, or the Brit awards from 2006 both well worth the time, he was outstanding in concert, either a full show or just him and his piano. I am privileged to have seen him live.

[@thane9]

I refuse to answer the question "what is your favorite song?" BUT....Purple Rain is an example of what I label a perfect song.

[@bjw0515]

You have got to check out his Superbowl halftime show he did. Did only a few of his own songs but made each one his own in his way!

[@rray848]

I got to see Prince in concert once... it was at a stadium venue. The stage was in the middle and he played in the round. I never felt ignored. He constantly changed his facing so that all sides of the audience were included in his performance. One song he played on a grand piano and it rotated while he was playing. The show was spectacular. I rate it as one of the best shows I have ever seen. They had a video feed on the jumbotron overhead and it was like you were watching a movie. Smooth transitions. You could have sent that feed straight to a broadcast it was so professional. You didn't miss any of the performance even when he was facing away from your part of the audience. ...and he played the S*%T outta that stadium... No opening band... just him... and he did a double set. You got your money's worth and then some...

[@scapito]

I've seen him several times at different touring eras, and this is spot on, never an opening act.

[@Eowyn187]

Purple symbolizes royalty.

[@tommtommkin]

Where Prince is concerned there's a whole lot more to this story... What's his name? Prince and royal he was is and will forever be too. Then there's the doves... one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit is a dove... Then there are his guitars... ones called the cloud, again another symbol of the Holy Spirit. Then there's the little swirl on the cloud guitar which is a symbol of the wind which again is the symbol of the Holy Spirit. And even the love symbol guitar again and even bigger swirl on that guitar and the other part of it is in the shape of a trumpet, as in the trumpet of God, and held up right you have the shape of the world and the top of the guitar is pointing up to God... There are more signs of who Prince was meant to be down here a whole lot more. The Lord showed me these things when Prince left here. Peace.

[@jonconner3241]

Check out the Super Bowl Show The greatest half time show ever They were worried that it was raining And Prince asked “ Can you make it rain harder “ You gotta respect that

[@Littlebetofeverythng]

A Master, Like No Other!!! God Bless YOU, Soul, My Brother!!!

[@robinbeerman4726]

From the movie. Little red corvette is a great song. Watching him at while my guitar gently weeps shows his genius on guitar.

[@gregorybennett5640]

His Super Bowl performance is considered by most, to be the best Halftime performance EVER in Super Bowl history.

[@Chihome]

Loved the reaction brother, looking forward to more!

[@traceyayre8924]

Absolutely amazing and my all time favourite. I feel so many different emotions when I hear this song and I believe all listeners hear something different (personal to them). You must watch the movie to understand

[@jeanspruill6612]

when he did Purple Rain at the half time show at the super bowl was the best thing ever

[@williamstone2626]

Prince's Super Bowl halftime show was the best ever IMO. Purple Rain in the pouring rain, how much more perfect could it have gotten? You should check it out or react to that video.

[@MrMnmn911]

Yes! The NFL KZbin Channel has a special feature on the background of Prince’s historic Super Bowl halftime show. It’s a really good feature and includes the entire halftime show uncut with no interruptions. I remember watching the show LIVE on TV when it happened…it was simply amazing. It was like it rained on cue and then the downpour started! Man! What a performance that was! I was stunned and thrilled at the same time.

[@kyleturner1359]

Yes, this is the official music video and a scene from the movie, but it was recorded live! I'm sure there were a handful of overdubs, but just think how incredible this is as a live performance as the first time it is released. Crazy!

[@Eowyn187]

Now you guys should see another performance from Purple Rain movie... "JUNGLE LOVE" by Morris Day and the Time. It's fun, it thumps, and it's sexy. Morris is a fantastic performer. All the way around. Dude's got charisma.

[@thomasbuckland6279]

Here’s a little info for you. This recording is actually from a live show in Minneapolis. That’s what appears on the album.

[@TimBrown-pq3zh]

The video is from the Purple Rain movie, but the song (and 2 others on the album) were recorded live. The version here is basically the live recording with a couple of edits and overdubs. You can actually hear someone in the crowd saying "oooh" about half way through. The epic solo at the end of the song was improvised totally live.

[@angelathomas83]

I thought she would have been all of the place!!! Brings me to tears…. I’m a person from the 80’s!!!! She wasn’t ugly… not being ugly…

[@Cowgirl4God]

❤❤❤❤❤ Sebs, how does your wife sit still while listening to PURPLE RAIN?!?! From the opening note, I’ve got the lighter sway goin, eyes closed, tappin the beat with my hand and knee, my other foot is keepin time too, and I get goosebumps EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!!! Love ya guys ❤❤❤❤❤

[@clarkmiller1314]

It's performed live at First Avenue in Minneapolis. It was a low budget movie that came out of nowhere. Prince is loved in Minneapolis! He was the heart of our community!!!

[@stonecoldval]

We're halfway through 2024, and someone has never heard Purple Rain in America just 2 months ago?!? F*ck, I'm getting old.....

[@thomassanchez-oo6sb]

He was a Giant!!!! If your ever in Minnesota you should take a tour of his estate where this was filmed….💥💥🔥🔥❤️✌🏼

[@cheriwinn3852]

Paisley Park didn't exist until 1987. This was filmed at 1st Avenue, a club in Minneapolis

[@linalu5881]

Prince wasn't afraid to show his feminine side He didn't care what ppl thought of him

[@robprussock8697]

The man was a true genius. He played every insrmtrument when recording his albums. Very shy, didn't do interviews. A classy gentleman.

[@deadmanrunningthemovie7011]

Amazing talent. Was blessed to see Prince live. Amazing concert!

[@daOrgRock]

I’ve been to 3 concerts in my lifetime. MJ and Prince were two of them. 🙏🏽 RIP MJ and Prince. It’s strange listening to younger folks now calling people OLD! LOL! I guess I used to think that way not so long ago.

[@paulwhite7972]

I saw Prince four times. To this day absolutely the best live performer I've ever seen. And I've seen a lot (I'm 60 years old)

[@markprendergast6712]

Its actually the album version which was recorded live in 1983 at the same venue. The unedited version is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5DWeXmQjMqCi9E

[@kylepreston7344]

You should do a reaction to the movie, it means so much more, such a great film.

[@ronaldnelson6692]

His early albums, For You and Prince, were all him playing all the instruments and singing backup. You should check out him playing Play that Funky Music. His guitar playing is awesome in it. The guy you thought was Forrest Whittaker is actually Billy Sparks. A close friend of Prince.

[@daynagillham7393]

Love love me some prince...my 3 kids who are grown now but hated it when the movie was playing cause they had to leave me alone!!! Fun memories

[@jeanspruill6612]

need to watch the rock and roll hall of fame where several great artist perform "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" that was when Princes artistic ability really stands out

[@terryhawk1452]

This is a great slow dance song back in the day

[@maragore3478]

You have a beautiful wife......!!!!, along with a beautiful song.....

[@antonnee]

Arguably, Prince's masterpiece.

[@Alyzvettema]

Rip to one of the best guitarist. The passion that comes from his guitar is just soul breaking!!!

[@dow311]

The words purple rain came from another song, and Prince used it. America’s 1972 Ventura Highway uses purple rain in their lyrics.

[@eliaramirez2868]

Great reaction & Respect for Prince😊…. You NEED to watch the music video, “Prince, the Power Generation - Nothing Compares 2 U (Live at Glam Slam, 1992)”. It features Rosie Gaines, it is a”Must Watch”, you will NOT be disappointed…. Prince actually wrote the song for Sinead O’Connor, his performance is one of a kind! Please watch it💜💜💜💜

[@RastaSaiyaman]

Okay, this will be a long reply but bear with me, it's worth it. Here's how this song came about: - The year was 1982 and Prince and the Revolution were touring to support the "1999" album. And long time friend and band guitarist Dez Dickerson (He's the one with the Bandana in the "1999" music video.) tells Prince that once the tour is over, he'll leave the band, citing exhaustion and finding Jesus as his reasons. Prince, being a very religious man himself, said that he understood and wished him all the luck in the world. - But that still left Prince with a problem, who could he ask to replace Dez in the band? Turns out, the replacement guitarist was already in his touring ensemble. Because keyboard player Lisa Coleman, brought along her lesbian partner Wendy Melvoin, and Pirnce overheard her playing these complex, very dreamy chords on her guitar. - So he asked Wendy to sit in during a band dress rehearsal, and the fit was so natural that everybody in the band knew that Dez's replacement had been found. - So after the tour wrapped up, and the Revolution was brought in to start work on what became the "Purple rain" album, Prince asked Wendy about those lush, complex chords. And so she started playing a sequence and Prince telling her to "Keep going" getting more and more involved, making what he heard make sense. So when Wendy told him she was getting tired and wanted to stop, he said "No problem, I got this." went home and the next day turned up with the song, almost fully finished. - Now on the Purple Rain album sleeve, it says that three songs, including "Purple Rain" itself, were recorded live at a fundraiser performance at Fifth Avenue in 1983. But that's only partly true. Because when you look up the actual performance, you can hear that it differs from what was eventually released. * Wendy's guitar was out of tune, so she was brought in to overdub her performance. * There was an extra verse about money, which was completely cut out. * Prince's outro solo was different and played on a different guitar, those little leads he does in between his singing, are from the original Fifth Avenue performance, that big solo was not.

[@markcooper6231]

Straight up one of the best live shows I have ever seen.

[@Frostrazor]

check out his Super Bowl performance - in pouring rain told his manager he will NOT cancel - - best SB halftime show ever. Such a consumate professional.

[@dianecostanza]

I saw his Purple Rain tour in NYC after the movie came out. Unbelievable entertainer. Very soulful.

[@sunflowers6399]

I saw Prince Live in 1985 in Long Beach, CA, during his Purple Rain Tour. I fell in love with him that night and still LOVE him to this day. RIP 🕊 PRINCE 💜💜

[@dianestaubs9761]

I have been a PRINCE Fan since "Dirty Mind" ...1980. Enjoyed hearing your wife's comments about "Purple Rain". I feel that YOU however, have great potential to be a PRINCE Fan! I can tell you get him. You do need to bone up on his Biography though. And listen to some more of his music. There is LOTS to choose from but I recommend jumping forward to 2004's " MUSICOLOGY"; then "Dirty Mind"; then "Sign o the Times"; then "Controversy", "1999", "The Vault", all 3 "Emancipation".....By this time you'll be able to pick out more of your own 😊 There are 42 albums to choose from and EVERY ONE IS DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHERS 💜💜💜 Enjoy....

[@scapito]

Excellent song suggestions. I also like his Lotus Flower album.

[@dianestaubs9761]

Yesssssss 💜

[@amannamedbriggs6662]

Prince has been my number 1 man since I was 10 yrs old with the catchy tune of Little Red Corvette. If you want to see more Prince performing live is where you catch all his magic and his band kick ass and take names. Check out his small club performance back in 91 the glam slam which was his and they perform Nothing Compares 2 U but what’s nice about it is they do it as a duet with his secret weapon Rosie Gaines. You’ll find out why I call her a secret weapon check it out.

[@amannamedbriggs6662]

Nothing Compares 2 U (Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6TFioCPqr6Cn7Msi=91gLwTbpbtxGOv60

[@scapito]

Rosie Gaines is incredible too