Music Icon Prince in 2004

[Aired: March 3, 2004]
The legendary music icon Prince stops by for his first appearance in season 1 to talk about his incredible style, performing with Beyoncé at the Grammys and Ellen shows Prince how she has been a fan of his for a long time.
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[@dharkknight4747]

Note he said my "supporters", not my "fans" ..now that's some level of humility and admiration towards society you won't see around too often!

[@chanyoung3725]

They both are synonymous with each other.

[@jalenspencerfilm]

@@chanyoung3725Yeah but he specifically chose to use the word supporters. Its the intention.

[@ccc-qp7el]

​@@jalenspencerfilm he used both words before. Yall look way too deep in it.

[@jenniferclark5094]

Actually, it’s not too deep. Prince has said in multiple interviews that he does not like the word ‘fan’ because it’s short for fanatic.

[@radar3twos887]

For anyone who hasn't been to Prince's home town, Chanhassen Minnesota, I recommend you go see his home, Paisley Park! It's where his ashes are layed to rest! As I lived just blocks away from Paisley Park, I'll always remember the nights he opened his place to EVERYONE just to watch and listen to his Jam Sessions! Prince was and always will be the GREATEST Male MUSICIAN known to the world! MINNESOTANS will forever miss him!

[@m.dionlewis439]

I’m not sure if I can take a Lifetime Lease at Paisley Park but I sure intend on taking a Fantastic Voyage 2 Paisley Park soon .

[@josephwilliams3005]

I still can’t believe I was in there

[@josephwilliams3005]

Growing up I never thought I would see his studio ever

[@m.dionlewis439]

@@josephwilliams3005 Congrats on going 2 a Musical Mecca like Paisley Park did u go 2 First Avenue?

[@ThatBeautifulAriel]

What I would give to have experienced those moments 🥹❤️

[@annerousseau-cullins3167]

Words can't explain how beautiful he was! And still is!!

[@ashleypower3606]

RIP Prince. I wish you were still here.

[@jideafolayan]

It's amazing how he simply NEVER raises his voice much above a whisper.

[@worstladygamerlikeever8202]

A few big singers are like that for fear of losing their singing voice. Like how Ariana Grande and Lea Michelle won't raise their voice either

[@Reverend-Race-Horsey]

He raised it at his employees like his maid and chef and cleaners and also at his non- famous band mates.

[@worstladygamerlikeever8202]

@@Reverend-Race-Horsey source? I found a thread of people telling stories about him but none had video proof. The stories they did tell was of him raising his voice at a band mate in October 1984 for not putting a magazine down, but it was in a joking tone. The other was an altercation in 1990 with Sinead. As well as one with Wendy. But they are all stories.

[@sylviaslydavis405]

Lenny Kravitz is the same way

[@ccc-qp7el]

​@@worstladygamerlikeever8202 nah in all seriousness Prince was not 💯 sane. We know from his relationships... Like we know. But that doesn't take anything from his talent or the good things he did as well. Everybody's got the goods and the bads.

[@lindahughes9207]

He was so sweet and humble, always humble, fantastic human and so beautiful to look at for sure.

[@shaggyajao5685]

Prince was a handsome dude!

[@kimstewart5415]

I still love him and can’t believe this April 21st will be 8 years without him. The world just isn’t the same. Genius never to be forgotten.

[@henryadolfo4841]

Prince the greatest musical genius, played 27 musical instruments to perfection.

[@lynettenasseri753]

Prince left us way too soon with his extraordinary talents and very strong stage presence. There will never be another Prince.

[@Reverend-Race-Horsey]

He faked his death! ☠️ 💀 🚫

[@KingBackWood2x]

Can u explain how he did it ​@@Reverend-Race-Horsey

[@jeromejamies3641]

He flied from worse times to come and here we are now

[@Megan-ur5eb]

​@@Reverend-Race-Horsey He faked his money! 💶💶

[@KHB629]

Prince was not only was singer, model, writer, actor, interesting 🤔, intelligent 🧠🤓🧠, one of kind, will be missed. Rest in peace 🕊️🕊️ Prince

[@sherrymay5409]

He was so shy and humble but he was awesome

[@corabernal6432]

Prince surely earned his place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ❤🎉

[@hannaj4032]

In the same class as George Harrison. His performance with Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne at the induction ceremony of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” is one of the most viewed You Tube videos of all time. Prince outdid himself!

[@corabernal6432]

@@hannaj4032 He most definitely did!🤟▶️😎

[@mcdonoghrahloh459]

2004

[@rebuy7032]

I remember the 90s and 80s, there wasn’t a single girl who never fancied Prince! Today’s “celebrities” wouldn’t of stood a chance. RIP PRINCE 💜

[@piapp9503]

I was a teen in the 80s. He was not popular to us in my country. In fact, I didn't even know how Americans put him in pedestal until the social media era. Which was strange to me. Honest truth

[@jdos5643]

@@piapp9503prince had pipes to sing. Nowadays celebs very few sing and few sing great. But man prince could sing. He was very talented

[@AlexJaneson]

You can like Prince without putting other people down

[@LorraineRafalko-vy7xs]

​@@piapp9503 That's because you're not from USA, i don't know many performers, musicians etc from abroad myself but I do know that Prince is ,was one of the greatest entertainers from the 70s well into the 2000s. Look up all of his greatest performances

[@gedgrehbedhe7666]

@@piapp9503 then you must be from outer Earth because Prince was one of the biggest acts in the 80s going number 1 on every country ??? Or you don’t listen to music

[@chanyoung3725]

He was indeed a genius.

[@GiantMec]

Just a little piece of advice . I put off seeing Prince for several years/decades , mostly because I was holding out for a Revolution reunion that never came. I finally couldn’t wait any longer and I caught 3 nights of his “Welcome 2 America tour”. I couldn’t believe just how amazing his shows were(literal magic was in the air). I regretted waiting so long to see him live. So if you have a legend ( there are still a few around from various genres ) coming to your city or town , don’t wait, buy that ticket ! Catch them while they’re still here and, while you’re still here. Peace ✌🏻 Love , and starfish and coffee ☔️

[@junesmith4159]

Prince? More like KING! I sure do miss him. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@ppa9479]

My name is Prince, I don’t wanna be King Cos I’ve seen the top and it’s just a dream Big cars and women and fancy clothes Will save your face, but it won’t save your soul 💜💜💜💜

[@kellygirl1776]

Prince was a beautiful human being!! RIP 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@pennyking3823]

My husband and I were lucky enough to see him in concert. Just an amazing performer, so gifted. RIP

[@lotushardy]

I too was lucky to see him in concert.. it was an awesome show

[@m.dionlewis439]

Shout out 2 His Royal Badness Prince , he is truly a talent who can’t be copied and pasted .

[@RumiLoves]

💯 There will never be another

[@m.dionlewis439]

@@RumiLoves Facts not F!ction

[@Rebecca236]

Oh to be that close to Prince. I love him so much 😭

[@tracygarmon5688]

I got to see Prince. A concert in Columbus Ohio, early 2000’s. I won tickets through the radio station. Been a true fan since his first album, thanks to my older brother Chris. R I P!!

[@kimbarnett619]

Beautiful soul,beautiful man.

[@ayotalone410]

Ellen had a crush on Prince, she blushing 😂😂

[@marypurpura4692]

Love him. Such a talent.

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

I still get so sad when I see something like this, reminds me of the huge loss his death was for us all!!! He was such a gifted, special human being!!! Thank God for all the videos of him and his music, at least we have them until we get a chance to see him on the other side… ❤❤❤

[@armanellmoore]

Love 💕 Prince, Rest in Paradise

[@Karl671]

Yes

[@naturesrecovery4516]

So glad I saw his Purple Rain tour, 3rd row from the stage, and only paid $80 for the tickets.

[@creativequeen8371]

Wow! Amazing. Lucky you. Never ever saw him, I'm gutted to say. To be so close, I'd have been mesmerised.

[@AthenaKama]

I'm so jelly 😂 😢 I bet the show was incredible

[@Lane91]

Oh WOW! What a lifetime honor! I know you are so happy you were there! So many wish they could have been so honored.

[@kevinmartin9732]

I saw Prince when I was 13 and had the pleasure of meeting him backstage after the show....ticket cost? $7.....this was 1980, when Dirty Mind was out!

[@gloriahazelton7286]

Great. But no one really cares

[@sharonshingaimzenda2525]

“Baby baby baby listen to me!”Like his song “The Beautiful one’s “ We needed this video

[@kaitlyng8968]

Pure genius

[@jeanneanderson3367]

I was lucky enough to see him in concert & out of all the concerts I have been to, his is my #1. Earned his wings too soon; miss him. RIP Prince. 🙏🏼❤️

[@iadiramorales68]

I miss him dearly ❤ what an Artist ❤

[@helenatrela786]

Rest in Peace Prince the Legend ❤

[@andreaholtermann4833]

Prince a true gem a legend he will be missed prince was the best singer and dancer that ever lived prince was a beautiful person rip purple one 💜 💜💜💜💜

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

SALUTE to the GREATEST musician of all times. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@arawn10]

4:32 - A lot of people don't realize that Prince has literally Thousands of *Recorded* songs that have yet to be released.. He recorded them, mixed, and edited them- when he was alive, and are stored in the Paisley Park vaults still.. He's a Musical Genius .

[@Terri1373]

I will always love Prince. I was lucky to get to see him perform twice. Miss him dearly 💜

[@mshbk1326]

They finally uploaded this 💜 We love you P

[@liglisachae7238]

Prince got famous being himself. He did it the way he wanted to do it and still ended up on top.

[@lexkanyima2195]

He keep it simple in very usual way

[@pambaer3431]

Everything about Prince was beautiful! ❤

[@Taoteh11]

He was a genius.

[@kimberly-gm9nq]

Prince is so mesmerizing. Rip to a legend in the music world. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤MJ is another legend ❤❤❤❤

[@susanbrown822]

I never saw this when originally aired, but really a treat to see him so relaxed and open in an interview with Ellen, I've seen many interviews that he didn't appear to be enjoying. Was fortunate to have seen Prince twice in concert, really an unforgettable experience.

[@amysergenson482]

Absolute legend ❤

[@MsJoanne1234]

Gorgeous Prince❤

[@Power_Fantastic]

Greatest musician in the history of music, and man he looked freakin fantastic ❤

[@mrswellington2448]

He was, indeed, "sexy". 😁

[@davidlubanga5527]

like me?

[@wavy9888]

@@davidlubanga5527kind of

[@wavy9888]

i never laughed so hard bruh 😂 @davidlubanga5527

[@michellelaguerre8760]

Wow, thanks for posting this I didn’t know that Ellen interviewed prince.

[@daniellamantia7324]

LUV Prince how beautiful does he look 💜💜💜

[@pbjsilverstudio4882]

I will forever be heart broken to have lost him far too soon. Just heart broken.

[@1985snx]

Heart 💜 broken , that's for real

[@scottbrandts610]

Eternal LEGEND! Everybody else just had to catch up, all the way!!

[@susanciaramella9472]

This is the best he ever looked.

[@JamieModelvsDirector]

Yes in the 2000s he was Fine Fine ❤

[@JunipersQuest]

Prince is amazing and talented individual. His music will live in us forever.

[@tinabolen6723]

GENIUS is right..his own level no one can touch❤

[@willtaylor2nice]

Prince is & was soo good, he made Ellen turn into a little girl! Awesome, he had the true power of music and used it the right way. I love both Ellen and Prince! Great interview💯💜

[@wavy9888]

ellen…what…u love ellen…

[@squarefellow1]

Early prince was my favorite. He's move on to another universe. If you dream of a mysterious place you will hear his music playing.

[@victoriaallen3753]

I saw him on this tour. I'm so honored to of seen him live and it was an awesome show. R.I.P. Prince!

[@shawnekia751]

Yes truly the best concert I ever went to

[@brendacunningham2372]

Love and miss Prince !!!

[@erikalee8058]

The Musicology Tour was awesome!! Man, I can't believe that was 20 years ago. 💜

[@alessandrotinchini1310]

Great moments. Missing him all the time. Thank U 4 the music, man.

[@Star-hk6gc]

I miss him so much!!

[@klomax7089]

I miss Prince so much. I went to the Musicology Tour TWICE in one year 💜💜💜

[@cartertatum4098]

The Greatest

[@okaydmuzikkk6771]

Ellen is right tho... Prince 1st album is highly slept on!

[@elisbezerra2254]

Que lindo, que voz, que artista completo foi o prince 👏🏻👏🏻✨✨

[@schurrlittle1339]

I LOVE PRINCE HE WAS SUCH AN ICONIC SINGER AND MUSICIAN AND I HAVE THAT FAMOUS PURPLE HAT BOX SET WORTH PLENTY!!!💜

[@candibrewer5423]

💜 prince forever 💜

[@faithmapstone9982]

Some just leave far too soon. Yet they are never forgotten. I'm going down to Alphabet St. Where I will always remember PRINCE ❤

[@anandguruji83]

RIP PRINCE

[@anandguruji83]

RIP PRINCE

[@toddhayes3506]

Prince Legend RIP

[@glenrushing5361]

Love Prince. Musical Excellence

[@EricaL2024]

His outfit was incredible! I love an all black outfit.

[@DwainWilsonJr]

This is the ONLY dude I've ever seen Ellen call s**y... Ha... that's the power of Prince I figured

[@nm1raider758]

Yeah, I was like is she crushing on Prince!?!? I remember Ellen saying in an interview that it's not that she doesn't like men, it's just that she likes women more! So, I guess thar this an example of this! Prince was turning things around lol...I remember when Rosie O'Donnell used to call Tom Cruise a "Cutey Batutie". Lol...

[@veggigoddess]

Then you haven't watched her interviews with sexy men. She said the same thing to timberlake, Tom cruise, Javier bardem, and I could probably go on and on

[@txwtw]

@@nm1raider758 would that make her bi then?

[@nishabroadley8935]

I so Prince and miss him so much.🙌💜💜🙌

[@Greenz1100]

I miss this show. I miss Prince..

[@claudinaguerra8201]

He desrved all that love!!! 💕

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

For a minute there, I thought Ellen would go "straight" after seeing Prince.

[@livingbetternotbitterwithp4997]

Prince is everything ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@ExpectantHarvest]

How can any human be this chill? B/C he knows Jehovah. He is the best - I love him playing live so much!

[@christywright4039]

RIP PRINCE ❤

[@maryfields1111]

😢i miss him

[@Bubbs88]

Been a fan since 1982💜💜

[@saralowe_arts]

Incredible guitarist

[@MedamineSlasla-su6mv]

Ladies and gentlemen, this was a true artist....RIP prince

[@snakes111b]

when i want new music i make it,how powerfull and down!

[@AthenaKama]

Yes that's incredible right

[@johnzarate9212]

Blessed to have seen him twice 1st time on the Controversy tour (my favorite of his) 2nd time was the 1999 tour with The Time and Vanity 6 epic shows! Pure genius! Sorely Missed! RIPOWER!

[@shadimuhammad6585]

THIZ IZ EPIC, LOV IT

[@SugarSista820]

Prince even made Ellen striaght 😂

[@marcialivingston-nq8xk]

Went to his Purple Rain concert. My God! Still think about ut every day!

[@user-xq7dw2dw8b]

Loved Prince Then, And Love Him More Since He Went To Meet The Supreme King! May He Sing Around Heaven All Day In His Royal Purple Robe!

[@mikejames6664]

Yes, although I think The Supreme King may tell Prince to tone down some of the language 😂💜

[@yolondadickerson2578]

😎

[@KaylynKorir-yk9ht]

Icon everlasting forever More then life itself

[@ricai132]

This man right here! 💜

[@Potato_salad345]

Prince was the 80's. He defined the entire 80's in america

[@MichaelSevilla97]

so true

[@veggigoddess]

Only for those who cared about him. I sure didn't and I'm a child of the 80s in america. Never heard him brought up by anyone I ever knew in the 80s or 90s

[@MINK2393]

@@veggigoddessStop it.. Only MJ and Madonna could be considered bigger in the 80s.. Purple Rain was an iconic and unforgettable era in the mid 80s

[@user-my7tg5ef4r]

In a league of his own! I bet the Lord welcomed him to paradise. Amazing dude simply amazing

[@halacele8571]

Prince was the guy he thought he was ❤❤❤ legendary ❤

[@veggigoddess]

🤨

[@dford145]

He turned Ellen straight!

[@tiffanny2731]

He is so much cuter than she could ever be 😮

[@gmoney8585]

Ellen really gave him his kudos

[@KL-is3op]

He doesn't talk much but says so much

[@yarivshoshany7778]

Oh man, sitting next to Prince, this guy is a legend, even after all these years he is missed, unforgettable which no else can replace. RIP

[@diannehill492]

Saw him in person once ❤loved HIM

[@corabernal6432]

He made my growing up years very nice indeed! ❤🎉😮

[@Taja1977]

We see us in paradies Brother! 🌎