Vocal Coach reacts - Prince - Purple Rain

[@BH6242KCh]

Prince's live performance of Purple Rain at the Superbowl in a driving rainstorm was extraordinary. Prince, the other musicians, the dancers all performed beautifully on a slick stage in heavy rain and wind. Prince's guitar playing was out of this world at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame event for George Harrison. Must see.

[@NCarolinaplans]

Best half time show ever

[@Cindee-Schnitman]

As a huge Prince fan I cried for months when he left this Earth.

[@DaveB806]

They should ONLY replay that performance at EVERY Superbowl

[@1971JohnnyC]

Mother Nature said "Oh Purpe Rain, let me provide some special effects..."@@NCarolinaplans

[@mandilynn24]

Prince is just amazing! Rebecca, get off and the others are badass! Much love ❤

[@destiny-theseries]

Never again will we EVER see another musician, artist, composer, guitarist, pianist, multi-instrumentalist like Prince. He truly was one of a kind.

[@IrishAndy85]

you absolutely said it... he was a master of his work and still continues to blow our minds and inspire future artists.. he still has so much work unrealised. I believe over 400 songs still written and unpublished. he's a God!

[@davidilbery3330]

He was absolutely one of a kind. His solo on While My Guitar Gently Weeps is definitely one of the best ever recorded. And he did the best halftime show for the Superbowl in history.

[@NOxSPLOOSHxPLANE]

Don't forget the man can Ball 🏀

[@Fendy_NL]

@@NOxSPLOOSHxPLANEapparently he could cook up some mean pancakes as well.

[@borntoclimb7116]

True

[@Roddrummer]

I'm a massive metalhead, have been for four decades, but I think Prince was one of the all-time great musical geniuses....

[@Cindee-Schnitman]

🫠🫠 metal head here 🙋🏼‍♀️ and growing up in the 80’s Prince was as always will be one of my FAVORITE ARTISTS!!!

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

There was a rumor that he got on stage with The Misfits to play guitar with them as "The Crimson Ghost" but the person who told me this was a bit of a liar, so I am not sure if it was just a rumor or true.

[@Ray1969.]

Love metal since I was 12 and the one artist outside of metal that I always had crazy respect for was Prince. A true musical genius

[@Ray1969.]

@@cryptozoomauler5505 that actually is true

[@AngryMimi0919]

Hands down the best live performance of any rock icon I’ve ever seen was Prince’s Super Bowl performance. The perfection makes me cry every time.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Purple Rain was the first movie I took my High School sweetheart to see on our first date. Man! That was 40 years ago! Unbelievable! Wait. I just realized how old I am. 😮 Anyway, I went out and bought the album immediately and learned how to play this on guitar and sang it to her to the best of my limited vocal abilities. Yep! It impressed her! 😎 So much so that she is still my wife 36 years later! She’s still gorgeous and keeps me young! At heart anyway. 😊 Thanks coach for bringing back an awesome memory! ❤

[@Spike9130]

Sounds like the story of a lifetime. Bless you!

[@ernesthakey3396]

❤

[@Vikki-Waiting-victoriagrace]

I was lucky enough to have seen Prince live 11 times - each time he was just untouchable - he WAS music 💜💜💜💜💜

[@snuff4life563]

U are lucky u are blessed I love him he was a legend to us all

[@Vikki-Waiting-victoriagrace]

@@snuff4life563 he was miss him so much x

[@Richard-hx6mi]

Damn I though my 3 times was a lot. 11 times is what's up.

[@Vikki-Waiting-victoriagrace]

@@Richard-hx6mi haha yeah i pretty much his stalker haha… no, i just never had a better time than at his concerts so from 88 lovesexy onwards if he was coming to the uk i was going as many times as i could and had a couple of ppl who would go with me -yeah failed to be utterly incredible -wonder if we ever went to the same gig? Are you in the uk?

[@cheriwinn3852]

Prince is amazing! The man checks every box. Taught himself to play over 20 instruments, has a 41/2 octave vocal range, wrote thousands of songs (many were hits for other artists) is a fantastic dancer and had all the ladies. Definitely check out some of his earlier work and then move forward. Maybe go back to 1981 and check out Controversy or Sexuality....or 1982. Check out Little Red Corvette or 1999 from his 1999 album.

[@mkxv1]

YES! he was waaay ahead of his peers and dare I say even more well-rounded than MJ. Prince got the instruments and his voice working for him. he was a more bold businessman in command of himself. His problem was being too real, too experimental, too creative and too controversial for the general society. A lot of big rock stars of the 90's cite him as being their idol and inspiration. that says a lot. he owned the high pitches and the head voice ran with them. kept wearing make up as ppl "outgrew" the 80's glam rock..he spoke out against the unfairness of revenue and royalty systems of the record industry in a time they could make or break an artist. he had balls of steel. If he would be around these days his career would have thrived and I bet he would be very relevant on tweeter

[@jorgenpinoy1724]

Wow… I’m a real metalhead, but prince, the sound, the guy himself… legendary😊😊.. oh yeah, ALs always you look stunning 😊❤

[@Cindee-Schnitman]

Me too man: husband and I are metal heads and Prince has and always will be one of my favorites EVER in the history of EVER!!!

[@jorgenpinoy1724]

@@Cindee-Schnitman I agree, he was one of the rare artists who had his own sound and style..

[@kevinbailey3384]

Prince was a total and complete genius

[@oscarcavazos1040]

I’ve seen Prince live in and around Detroit 7 times and have been following him since I was 12 in 1982!! He was and Genius, Icon and now a Legend! 💜💜💜🕊️🕊️

[@Lodgerizer]

Been a metalhead since I was about ten and I turned fifty last year, but I have to agree. This is one of the greatest songs in the world. And it was not a tribute... ;) Most people see him as a quirky singer with a couple of hits under his belt, but he was a pretty badass guitar player as well. Greetings from Sweden, sweet Rrrrebecca.

[@JasonRyanWilson410]

Not only a great songwriter, he was a phenomenal guitar player. I was so young when this came out.

[@ronin7645]

One of the best production of a song ever made. A true masterpiece. As an artist, the most talented to ever walked the earth in my opinion. Saw him in concert and he lined up 20 musical instruments. Played all of them like a pro. Unreal talent. This song give me chills every time!

[@Cindee-Schnitman]

Wow 🤩 that’s absolutely amazing!!! So so so incredible

[@davidilbery3330]

Purple Rain is THE best album ever recorded in my opinion. And his guitar playing is RIDICULOUS! One of the best to ever play. 💜

[@brianelve9276]

You need to listen to more music this isn’t even close .

[@davidilbery3330]

@@brianelve9276 . I'm sorry. I didn't realize that everyone has to have YOUR opinion. Gtfoh with that shit.

[@shondacruz2721]

So true, never again will there be a performer like him. My all time favorite musician always ❤️ may he rest in peace and his legacy live on.

[@filmcrew3531]

I was 14 when this came out and I was consumed by Jackson, Queen, Ritchie, KISS, Floyd, Aerosmith, Boston, Chicago, The Beatles, CCR, and so on. (ALL MUSIC) Classical to Jazz, Rock and Pop. This song destroyed me! Prince is... He exists for all time.

[@jaytee7275]

Prince was the whole package, and he delivered it with absolute perfection...🤘🏻

[@Vis80842]

You HAVE to react to the live version of this, specifically the Sycamore version from 1985. I can’t even articulate how incredible that live version is!

[@stephenhodgson3398]

I agree!

[@personalkelly11]

agreed! that vsn is even better than Superbowl imho

[@Optinet100]

As I grow as a person, music fan, and as I learn vocal techniques there are songs from my youth that almost get me crying from the opening bar. this has become one of them.

[@jeffward1106]

He is unparalleled ❤❤❤

[@stevecork7574]

still remember the first time I heard this on the radio back in the day. Classic!

[@mrxexes]

The fact that he uses every aspect of his act as an instrument stood Prince out from any living being I've ever witnessed. He uses his voice as an instrument while his instrument as his voice, and even the way he dresses, dances, and even looks all played into the song. Not going to turn this into another MJ vs Prince debate, but I will say, I've seen great MJ impersonators, and even some great Elvis impersonators, but never have I seen a good Prince impersonator, because he was just more than a singer and look, he was one of the most unique individuals ever born, and its the uniqueness as well as his ability to tie it all into his act that makes him impossible to properly encapsulate by one guy.

[@nefersguy]

Great song from a great artist.

[@bman133]

I remember watching this with my first girlfriend, when we were seniors in high school in 1984, at the movie theater. We actually went back and watched it several times together. Awesome memories, good times

[@2cleo]

I love this song thank you!

[@kamillewilson8843]

Watching you listen to him brings me joy! He was, is, and always be my all-time favorite! Thank you for giving him the appreciation he truly deserves

[@andyinmichigan9058]

Ooooh you picked a good one Rva! Prince was incredible.....!

[@swedething]

I just love seeing you geek out to this little great man!

[@douglashayes3167]

I knew several people that were in the Audience for this LIVE PERFORMANCE that Prince did for the Movie.... Amazing.... MN misses him...

[@JJlovesPrince]

Would love to hear your insight about Prince’s performance of Empty Room/Elixir at the 2009 Montreux Jazz Fest. I think they are some of his best vocals. Plus, incredible guitar and an amazing band thrown in.

[@nash1348]

Thank you Rebecca..this is how this endless song should be appreciated

[@Benrocksinger]

Prince was and always will be a LEGEND, great reaction and analayis Rebecca.

[@kevinkaurin8383]

Thank you Rebecca! What a way to start the day!!

[@rva]

You're so welcome!

[@lupodelupis3672]

One of the few songs that makes me move...since i was a young teenager in the 80's! Prince could play rock, funk, soul, r&b (even rappin' in later songs) with the same great quality cause he had so much talent!

[@GrandpaOCE]

there will only ever be one prince and he was amazing im glad i got to be on this earth when this musical masterpeice was ere

[@Marloc2420]

I live just miles from his home. Born & raised in Minnesota, just like Prince. Such a huge loss.

[@VernDeLaronde]

Prince once said in an interview; "When there's blood in the sky - red and blue = purple... purple rain pertains to the end of the world and being with the one you love and letting your faith/god guide you through the purple rain."

[@vernhoke7730]

I think the most epic performance of this song was during his Super Bowl halftime show when the skies opened up as he played.

[@Cindee-Schnitman]

That brings a tear 😢to my eye and chills watching that Super Bowl performance 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@StephiePettus]

🎉prince is one in a billion probably won't see another like him in our lifetime his music and talents near perfect and by the way I'm pushing 70 but still cute and youthful, Prince and other young music will always be #1 with me!

[@Halloween111]

Musically, the 80's were really something. Shame we didn't know it at the time. Only in hindsight. After Prince died, Pink Floyd did one of the classiest tributes to him during the solo of "Comfortably Numb." It was a farewell to a fallen master from another master. Here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5SneYulhtKrq5Isi=DCo8m_Wx_zIbvlPQ The tribute starts at 4:27

[@jaytee7275]

Prince, for me, was just a complete musical genius 🙌🏻 👌🏻 ❤️

[@Canine77]

My wife and I were able to see Prince and Sheila E on the Purple Rain tour. It was an incredible show, better live than a recording and a wild, wild show, in so many ways.

[@aminad5563]

I totally agree with you. A real treat ❤❤❤

[@Itspeanutbutterjellytime]

The song is beautiful done by a gone too soon amazing musical artist. That said, my favorite part of the whole video, 7:56. More of this please and thank you. 🤩🤩

[@pittp8ntballa]

great song,amazing guitar solo

[@FeaturingRob]

If I had only 10 albums to listen to for the rest of my life, the Purple Rain soundtrack is on that list. One of my favorite rock and roll movies, one of my favorite albums, one of my favorite songs...Purple Rain! RIP, Prince Rogers Nelson, the Purple One! You are missed and remembered with love...thank you!

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Yep, there's a reason this song won an Oscar! I've been a fan of Prince since I was in middle school in the late 70s, saw him in concert, saw the Purple Rain movie countless times. He's a legend.

[@martinkasper197]

Great reaction to the Prince of Rock🎸 R.I.P. from the vocal Queen of England.👸❤..🤓🤣

[@BrianBroome72]

Gorgeous tune...

[@dzidekmustang64]

Hi. I was able to be at the Prince concert in my life, I couldn't even imagine how my legs got up in this song, when the organizer made a surprise to him and shot hundreds of kilos of confetti. 120,000 people drowned in the glow of purple, and he cried ....... Purple Rain lasted 40 minutes ....... Regards

[@laredolassoo]

Where/when was that show?

[@dzidekmustang64]

@@laredolassoo "Heineken Opener'11" Gdynia Poland

[@laredolassoo]

@@dzidekmustang64 thanks!

[@Fuel2Fireband]

Rebecca once again another great analysis of the LEGEND and the most talented musician in the world. I sing this a lot in my live shows.

[@secretarts]

IF you want more of Prince, I would recommend When Doves Cry, shows off a lot of his vocal range and skill. Now if you are interested in Grammy Award winning acapella vocals that are on another level listen to Pentatonix(won 3 Grammys so far) Daft Punk Meldey, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy(yes they do a lot of Christmas sonds), and Jolene with Dolly Pardon. Other amazing acapella groups are Home Free and VoicePlay. Just a warning Acaapella is a deep long lasting rabbit hole of vocal amazing skills.

[@lizzie5919]

This is from the movie. I think the context is that he is proving to his father that he CAN be a musician. I could be wrong I haven't seen this movie in forever but it is definitely worth watching 💜

[@peterinbrat]

His dad was in the hospital...

[@michaelsmith2017]

What makes this even better is that it was recorded in front of the crowd in a single take. They did double some of the vocals in the studio afterwards but otherwise it's the same track they used on the album.

[@boneycrane]

59 year old man and still get goosebumps every time I hear this song.😎💨🥃🤙

[@melissaedwards4492]

It is my absolute favorite song. It's perfect! PRINCE is once in a lifetime all around artist! The best! RIP Prince.

[@TheAnomaly0]

Prince was a 5ft 2in GAINT! There will never be another like Prince.

[@andybricks576]

* Giant?

[@TenheadLife]

Best concert I’ve been to

[@talerman12]

My favorite song of Prince, love him

[@danielakorneck8385]

Purple Rain and most of the other songs were sung live in the movie back then, and were also pressed onto the record in exactly the same way.

[@evarene07]

Innocence…? #prince? …😁…vulnerability yes…the control , range, his lyrical prowess…the way he could almost regenerate himself in every song…production…presence and performance…unquestionably in the top five of the best of our lifetime (and I’ve followed him since 1978 and been to at least three live performances every year of his career - all over the world; including the final Atlanta performance.)💜🕊️sidebar: “Wendy Melvoin, his guitarist - the woman he kissed at the end; wrote the music for this song.

[@zanlehman5208]

He is one of the best, if not the best musician’s of our time!

[@Lisztomania1]

I feel the same as you. Classic 🎉

[@bigbow62]

You missed it.... this is from the movie " Purple Rain" and the song after this is "Baby I'm a Star" and the song before it "Baby I would Die 4 U" You need all 3 in a row if you want that purple magic 💜 Thank you for the reaction & video ✌️🙂

[@flutetubamorg]

Man I started appreciating this guy about 30 years too late.

[@PeterWarholm]

Yummy is the word! Love the movie Purple Rain and this songs place in it. Fits perfectly to the narative!

[@patricksonsalla3623]

saw prince perform live at first ave in the 1980s where much of the movie purple rain was filmed great head chest voice plus he plays 7 instruments

[@sretePtraB]

He had such an amazing range, that deep bass in Diamonds and Pearls..... Now I just want to come over, have tea and watch Purple Rain with you.

[@Rodismymuse82]

Would be nice if we could get a live version of Purple Rain, this is from the movie. Quick fact… I believe Prince said that purple rain was about taking red aka love and blue aka heartbreak …Mix them together and you get purple rain.

[@JaSt1982]

i thought you will have a purple dress.) but no way .) nice reaction :)

[@mkxv1]

Tks RVA!! he was waaay ahead of his peers and dare I say even more well-rounded than MJ. Prince got the instruments and his voice working for him. he was a more bold businessman in command of himself. His problem was being too real, too experimental, too creative and too controversial for the general society. A lot of big rock stars of the 90's cite him as being their idol and inspiration. that says a lot. he owned the high pitches and the head voice ran with them. kept wearing make up as ppl "outgrew" the 80's glam rock..he spoke out against the unfairness of revenue and royalty systems of the record industry in a time they could make or break an artist. he had balls of steel. If he would be around these days his career would have thrived and I bet he would be very relevant on tweeter lol

[@stoneoutdooradventures2286]

Love this song

[@andyinmichigan9058]

one of my favorite RVA vids......

[@scottbyers33]

Rebecca you should really listen to the live version, he performed at the super bowl. It will give you chills its soooo good.

[@slydeath231]

You really need to watch his movie purple rain which is where this video is from. It's the story of his life it an amazing and emotional movie.

[@300wsmshadow1]

Saw him in concert with Sheila E on the Purple Rain tour. Amazing. Almost as great as your OF page

[@ladylisaromance8129]

One of my all-time favorite artists. The only man I know that's sexy AF in heels! RIP, Prince 🕊 He was a genius ❤

[@greatwhitedonkey]

I also feel it. Dang

[@corbelius6]

I'm a 60 yr old Punker. Nobody was a better wingman.

[@pigi2073]

Only a world. Divine. ❤

[@peckish_tooth6515]

May his Purple Majesty R.I.P.

[@grantrule6593]

Great Video Rebecca

[@rva]

Thanks! 😊

[@JohnAnderson42]

most here know, but this song was recorded mostly live (with edits, a verse was cut and they added the strings) at first ave Aug 3 1983. Imagin being there and no idea when it started that this song would become one of the best songs ever. the "ouhh" by someone in the audience forever in this song,

[@martwebb32]

Cream was also one of his top tracks imo

[@G2thesecondpower]

Remember this whole video comes from the movie Purple Rain. That's why there are some random b-roll shots of people in the crowd. ;)

[@saschaD02]

"Prince didn't play wind instruments." = the only possible "enumeration" concerning his musical abilities.

[@jeffcopenhaver2217]

He never received the praise he deserved for his ability to shred on the axe. Easily top ten all time.

[@PresHar]

Prince was a gift to us. He could do it all. I don't know if this is where I ask for a song to be reviewed but, could you please watch warrants blind faith video. Love you, God bless.

[@rosumparat]

Even tho the music video is a part of the movie with same name, the crowd that you see in the video was live crowd, no extras, no actors and their reactions are genuine and the fact that the crowd was a bit stiff was due to the fact that they hearing that live song for the first time and were in total aw cause they were witnessing greatness.

[@Lisztomania1]

The world 🌎 is better place when you sing 🎉

[@rva]

🥰

[@AngelaChase]

I just found your channel and love your reactions to Alice in Chains and Pantera. I would love to hear you cover Waylon Jennings. What a beautiful baritone that man had and such a trailblazer.

[@billyc3772]

The video is from the Purple Rain movie which. if I remember right is about his life. It was a decent movie. I think I'll have to go watch it again now.

[@godinflt555]

The mind blower of this all…? This was recorded LIVE! The only thing added afterwards were the strings at the end in production.

[@GryLi]

Prince was pure talent

[@DJDOGG31]

Good to see this video. Thank you. 🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹

[@scottsager440]

Yes, still one of the most underappreciated guitarists of our time. No cap.

[@disgruntledvet13]

Self-taught on 23 instruments. To think there is enough unreleased material in his vault to last for years to come. Check him out on My Guitar Gently Weeps...

[@denisewright3179]

One of my favorite musicians... He was amazing, captivating and so talented! I was suppose to marry him, but his security never gave him the memo... lmao. My other tops are Led Zeppelin and Fleetwood Mac!!

[@pweddy1]

“Full of color and rage and distinction…” Mostly purple rage.

[@scottclark3139]

Recorded from the very first live performance for the record with orchestra added later

[@tammyjackson3113]

I saw Prince 3 times in concert 💜💜💜

[@rva]

Jealous!