Shawn Smith "Purple Rain" Prince Tribute LIVE

[@jamesmorris1787]

This is the most beautiful rendition of this song. What a tragedy he never got his dues. The best voice to come out of Seattle, bar none.

[@matthewobrien4639]

The dynamics on this performance are so good. Pauses, inflections, loud, soft. He was truly a master. Rest in Peace, Shawn Smith. So much love.

[@fuubar666]

Kurt, Layne, and now Shawn. April 5th is the day the music died in Seattle, it should be a holiday, so many tears. RIP Shawn

[@adannalaz9494]

Eddie is singing yet

[@groovyf]

R.I.P - at least that stunning voice won’t be forgotten thanks to videos like this...

[@reneecaron3816]

Miss you.. RIP MR Smith and MR Prince R Nelson.. xoxoxoxooxoxx!! Thank you for turning me into the brighter me!

[@reneecaron3816]

Me and Gizmo are going to a good place

[@davefox3424]

Miss him a lot, beautiful the way he brings Andrew wood into this performance...RIP Shawn. Say hello to Andy for us...

[@jamestaunton566]

God I miss this guy, this version has me bawling like new born and Im a grown ass man, thats the power of music Shawn Smith understood so well, miss you so terribly Shawn.

[@romavictora]

#RipShawnSmith this man was a true human being. He helped immensely with my PTSD. I was lucky enough to tell him ALSO. #LegendsNeverDie

[@paullittle8719]

I'm now a walking goosebump. Unbelievable talent.

[@ItsJustDarien]

How is this guy not a Star ~ One of the greatest voices ever!

[@whenvioletsturngrey9597]

HE was meant to be on our side

[@reachdown76]

Believe me he is a star in my heart. That is enough for me.

[@BlueHopi144]

no need to be a Star when u are born a Star Soul

[@starlenrecords6893]

Shawn is the most beautiful man on the planet. I am so in love with him and he is so talented for real! Mad love for Shawn and yes this is an amazing version of Purple Rain.

[@TheCollinka]

We are so lucky that his music and beautiful messages were captured to share. 💕

[@eliseintheattic9697]

This is one of those epic performances. If you were there and you heard it, you knew you'd witnessed history.

[@peterogers6813]

Pleased to have been at this show. RIP to a true music legend.

[@DJGra-jy711]

Where was this

[@blakelittle_]

It saddens me that it took me until this man had already passed to discover his music. This is what being a musician is about, and words can't express what I would have given to see him live. Long live Shawn❤

[@patrickrkruger]

Not a dry eye in the house when Shawn sings. But nobody was sad. Joyful tears. Got to see him a dozen times or so. Every time I would be in a good mood all week knowing the show was coming.

[@rorybell2161]

The power in this version is full on. RIP Shawn.

[@justmissjamey]

This guy has a phenomenal voice and sound

[@goodtalkpbc7426]

This is incredible.

[@manmeetsingh5479]

Love from India

[@bridgetstar7645]

I love HIM!!!

[@therealchickentender]

damnit. just damnit RIP one of the few vocalists that could give me chills by barely singing at all...

[@peopleplacesandperspective5564]

Beautiful soul, still hard to believe you’re gone. Never forgotten. Thank you for all the beautiful music and your kind heart. ❤️🙏🏽🦋R.I.P.

[@romavictora]

#RIPShawn I miss you brother. #SeattlesFinestPianoPlayer

[@alecrieger6853]

So gutted by this loss. Hope he knew how much he meant to so many

[@lovelygrayday8359]

He will be wrapped in our memory, forever. A voice not soon to be forgotten. RIP Shawn, and thank you for the music.

[@UnderTheBlueFlagCFC]

the best doing the best...heaven has 2 legends!

[@katieofarrell4301]

:( very sorry to hear of his passing. have watched this at least 11 times this morning.

[@jono55]

Thank you who ever recorded this

[@olenenok7920]

Incredible, thank you author for this.

[@VickyBenson-b6x]

I really wish I knew what the second song is called, it's so beautiful.

[@trippledigitss]

Man, I love that guy. Gone much, much too soon and I found out about him much, much too late. (Nuemos July 2016 with Sweetwater) Absolutely LOVE that voice. RIP Shawn

[@robinleblanc1249]

how in the hell haven't i seen this already, my gosh this is beautiful!!!

[@kingtobygames1534]

Shawn - always delivers, beautiful.

[@jessicahartley9880]

Brilliant

[@Lamthanc]

RIP to a magnifiscent voice

[@KayDuBrall]

Thank god for KZbin.

[@Junkbox90802]

Best tribute I've herd so far.

[@jasonthefates7311]

Yup REST IN PEACE Prince a truly inspiring artist. Shawn Smith another inspiring artist paying his ode is rather phenominal and subtle. Thanks for sharing.

[@MsScooby2013]

Beautiful voice RIP BROTHER 😭😭

[@andromedarelix]

The greatest white soul singer of all time. Stop!!

[@katseide]

RIP Shawn. Thank you for the music. You're singing with Andy and Chris now

[@fuubar666]

And Layne.

[@MessyBooger]

R.I.P. beautiful man X

[@pashakoshlyak6991]

R.I.P. Shawn…

[@veloce6]

Godspeed Shawn. Miss you so much!

[@chadgazi9454]

With a nod to Mother Love Bone🙏🏽

[@didyousmellthatstink]

I’ve seen him sing 🎤 this live AMAZING MUSIC 🎶

[@peterkoval]

Does anyone know the list of songs he's playing in the montage midway through? Know one is Crown of Thorns by Mother Love Bone, just wondering what the other songs are....

[@tmcelroy7308]

love this man

[@bongotodd1922]

I miss you my friend...

[@e1ochai]

Glorious as fuck.

[@ronhampton2377]

saw thislive stl as brad so kool you have no clue peaceimoiuttttttttt

[@wojciechehrenfeld]

❤

[@PsychRad]

What is the song he goes into after purple rain? I heard some Mother Love Bone lyrics in there, but I don't recognize it as one of there songs. I would love to find it on itunes.

[@cloudrat7]

omg!! theres no comments here? crazy! this is awesome!!

[@oatydave703]

Exactly, and this is weird, that song, especially right now, has to be played with emotion, and he hit it out the park

[@bladerunner1b]

Where can i contact you about getting a uncompressed version of this for personal use?

[@kleitonmoog84]

R.I.P Mlki doido

[@sticksman1979]

I feel like with the world in such a shit place, we’re all just giving up.

[@sticksman1979]

I hate these stupid ads beforehand.

[@groovyone]

At 3:20 what is the song Shawn starts playing? The one before Wrapped in my Memory.

[@trippledigitss]

Did you ever find out? I'm not sure about the earlier part but it sounds like the last couple lines are from Chloe Dancer (MLB) before he starts the Wrapped lyrics.

[@groovyone]

@@trippledigitss no i didn't. Yes it is Chloe Dancer before wrapped. It's just the song that starts at 3:20. It's driving me nuts. I can't find it anywhere. I was hoping when I saw the notification for your reply I was going to find out...🤣

[@trippledigitss]

@@groovyone yeah me too, been searching everywhere and cant find it all. Its gorgeous tho and sounds vaguely familiar. I'm going to listen to all my Satchel, Brad, and other Smith collaborations and see if I can find it.

[@groovyone]

@@trippledigitss I just had a thought. It could be another song from Prince.

[@trippledigitss]

@@groovyone I got your last reply about Prince music but when I click the link to reply its gone? Anyway, yeah good idea, I dont have any Prince but it would be nice to know where it came from. I listened to Let It All Begin and Live at the Point last night but nothing there. Just have to keep playing all my Shawn Smith - what a terrible task! hahaha

[@wouterdep]

Such a shame...