While My Guitar Gently Weeps LIVE - Prince,Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynn and others | REACTION

[@BruceColon-BSides]

Prince is criminally underrated as a top-tier guitarist simply because he was one of the greatest all-round talents and superstars of all time. He was a master at everything he touched musically. Undisputed genius.

[@TonyfromBham]

His sense of harmony is as deep and advanced as any jazz musician who has ever lived. I hope those rock guys on the stage are using this video as a learning tool. He’s way beyond them.

[@sunbeam231171]

@Paul really ?

[@cranmeister2365]

@Paul My Eyes and ears say otherwise

[@Truthtella]

@@TonyfromBham You know the story behind this right. Prince felt slighted because they had named the top 10 guitarist and he wasn't included. Tom Petty asked him to perform for the show he showed up for 30 mins for the rehearsal and said I got it. Tom Petty was so worried because they hadn't rehearsed really. The next time he showed up was the show. Then Prince said hold my bear and showed the world that he should be named with those hollowed guitarist. Petty was floored.

[@allgrainbrewer10]

@@sunbeam231171 yes.

[@wanderjoy1589]

The guitar disappearing is legend. The joy on Dhani’s face when Prince comes in for his guitar solo-priceless. I have watched this performance hundreds of times. Prince was magic.

[@duncanhill3953]

Me to fantastic

[@loopthetube]

I heard it wasn't planned and that's why everyone looked

[@BelovedChatter]

THE moment was the smile on Dhani's face...made the whole performance!

[@vc23]

He has said he wasn't smiling as he was enjoying it, he has said that he felt it was uncalled for, for him to take over the stage and he looked over at Tom and Jeffs face to see how they were reacting

[@brianegendorf2023]

The funny thing is, this is the second time I'm watching this video...but I came back to it after watching kzbin.info/www/bejne/moi1dKKle7CeacU . And in that version of the clip...you can actually see where the guitar goes at the end...and its STILL insane..

[@GratefulZen]

Dhani’s joy at Prince’s performance was priceless.

[@showmoke]

Yes - at the time, but later on Dhani considered that Prince hogged the limelight which he (Dhani) thought was inappropriate on an occasion like this. He did talk about it in an interview later on. Dhani thought that the focus should be on his late father and not Prince.

[@krkhns]

You're misinterpreting what the smile means. Its not joy. Its amusement. "Everyone is always like 'Oh, he's smiling so much on stage!'. And I was smiling cause I was like, 'Oh man, I can just imagine what Tom and Jeff had going on in their heads 'What the hell is going on'...I was looking at the Wilburys and the Heartbreakers and I was the buffer between Prince and them". Two-thirds of the stage wanted to throw Prince off of it. That's what he is smiling about.

[@krkhns]

@@showmoke kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIKvgZdjltySo68 2:35

[@showmoke]

@@krkhns - yes, that's the interview that I was thinking of.

[@nikkyd2904]

@@krkhns Prince made the performance iconic

[@supahsean6710]

I think that most people I've seen commenting on this clip don't realize that Prince was ALSO inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that night. The others on stage were fully prepared to let him cook

[@anthonyblakely399]

Prince masters 19 instruments......plus he created and produced several groups and wrote music for the groups. Just a Genius!!!! R.I.P. Prince you are surely missed!!!!

[@TMAc72]

It's actually 27 instruments.

[@Nothin-but-the-blues]

And beside this he slept with every female musician he produced!

[@Heath.houston]

@@TMAc72 I heard it was 438 instruments.

[@tbone2071]

@@Heath.houston perfect lol

[@mattb5370]

@@Heath.houston It’s all. All of the instruments.

[@MarvRoberts]

He threw the guitar into heaven because he knew he would need it later.

[@garryiglesias4074]

Apart for he was already a JDub, and JDubs doesn't believe in Heaven, they believe that you are worth to be grilled on the "judgment day" so they will have earth only for them after that. With eternal life talking to JDub's "elders" micro managing your... eternal life... What a plan ! In short, his beliefs is that you (we) are all corrupted by Satan and we should be killed, unless you join the club of course.

[@Peter7966]

Hendrix caught it for him.

[@MarvRoberts]

@@garryiglesias4074 Yeah my older brother is a Jehovah's Witness. Living forever in paradise on Earth and all that. He tried to convert me. I went to the Kingdom Hall a few times but I never bought into all that.

[@garryiglesias4074]

@@MarvRoberts I was raised into so I'm bitter than that ;)

[@MarvRoberts]

@@garryiglesias4074 I subbed to you. I know you don't have any content but I'm #20. Maybe you will make a vid someday. I'll like it, regardless. lol

[@RicoBurghFan]

That's Jeff Lynne on vocals, Winwood is on keys, and yes that's George's son, Dhani, playing guitar beside Petty. And Prince showing off his massive guitar chops! Ethereal 😃

[@sallyphillips9175]

It's creepy how much Dhani looks like his dad did at that age!

[@patricknicolucci5073]

@@sallyphillips9175 not creepy genetics

[@lespaulguy63]

prince's massive guitar chops....that's funny

[@lisakaz35]

George caught the guitar.

[@sallybannister6224]

Bit of a shame that you actually thought it was Steve Winwood, on vocals , , You've done a lot of ,ELO and Jeff's voice and look is so recognisable ..

[@HughCorbyCruick]

Don’t want to get into that “Who’s the greatest guitarist?” wormhole, but what makes Prince stand out amongst the Greats is his showmanship. He exudes flash, style, confidence, passion and makes you watch him for what he might do next…and that’s entertaining.

[@josebeltran461]

Terry Kath and Prince.

[@Mime59100]

Not very imaginative though. It’s just cliche shreds

[@aburnce]

@@Mime59100 are you joking? That is one of the most incredibly structured improvised guitar solos you'll ever hear.

[@davinnicode]

@@aburnce ever listened to Larry Carlton‘s solo on Kid Charlemagne by Steely Dan?

[@davinnicode]

@@Mime59100 I get your point. It is not flashy but it fits the music. Prince is more than capable to play any technical stuff. He is just an artist in every possible way and knows when to keep it easy and when to let it all out

[@PaulGuy]

The way Prince keeps looking at the rest of the musicians with that huge grin is such a delight. He's having the time of his life jamming with these folks, and they're all there to make magic.

[@88pynogrl]

Jeff Lynne’s voice is just BUTTER!! There’s just something about it, I can’t describe.

[@MusicLover10538]

No wonder all the Beatles have loved him, they have had mutual admiration. Jeff always delivers! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LWeJ2Ogbumh6s

[@camouflage81]

I don't think he did his best here. I hear his potential in my head and it's like magic! I want a studio version kind of mashed up with some of the sounds in this. (Was this recorded with separate tracks so that could be done??)

[@davidfeltz8697]

I agree. he and Petty are perfect for this tune, plus 2 good friends of George

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

One of my lifelong friends and I get heated l about Jeff Lynne’s voice all the time. In the interest of full disclosure, I’m the one who doesn’t care for it as much. To be clear, I’m not saying he has a bad voice. He clearly doesn’t. He can sing quite well. I also understand a lot of this is subjective. And I’m definitely not saying I’m right or anyone else is wrong. But its odd bc cognitively/intellectually, I fully accept he can sing. But there’s something about his timbre and tone that I genuinely don’t care for.

[@flerbus]

@@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 it sounds like his voice is put through an effects layer...but it is his natural voice

[@wesleywalker5436]

Prince is on record saying that he looked at Petty and Petty gave him the nod to keep going so Prince decided to go off.

[@lisakaz35]

They looked like they were enjoying the performance, so I was surprised to understand that Petty felt slighted after. I think someone probably shoved a mic in his face and implied Prince was dissing him.

[@stpnwlf9]

Yeah, it looked like Tom was saying, "Is that all? Ya got more? Lemme hear it!"

[@mountainbikemayhem1833]

The story I heard was that Prince was mainly there because he wanted to play on stage with Petty…because he respected him as a musician. There’s also the fact that both of them fought their record labels for control. Prince changed his name to that symbol to get out of his 3 album deal (I think)…and Petty declared bankruptcy to void his deal.

[@endorphinzz]

@@lisakaz35 - Petty felt slighted?...From his own mouth: “You see me nodding at him, to say, ‘Go on, go on,’” Petty said. “I remember I leaned out at him at one point and gave him a ‘This is going great!’ kind of look. “He just burned it up. You could feel the electricity of ‘something really big’s going down here.’”

[@lisakaz35]

@@endorphinzz That's what someone else said in a thread on the clip, I think. That, after the fact, both Dhani and Petty felt put off that Prince was showboating. I was very surprised given what's visible on the tape. That's why I suggested it was a temporary view planted by someone else and upon more reflection it didn't hold up.

[@toddymac]

I've always loved the reaction on Dhani Harrison's face when Prince does his fall back off the stage during the solo.

[@cindynau8068]

A masterpiece of song and talent! Timeless! RIP Prince and Tom and of course, George.

[@325diane]

I loved the smile on Dhani Harrison's face watching Prince. My God, he blew everyone else off the stage.

[@oddunb6190]

Probably the best guitarist that’s ever existed that no one knew how good he was

[@S-jq1yk]

Well people had heard his records, and knew he was playing guitar on them

[@Tr1k1e]

Prince was a musical god. All instruments Prince plays are self taught. Enough said

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Jeff Lynne plays them all, too. Another genius.

[@emmef7970]

@@Cosmo-Kramer Same with Steve Winwood.

[@williamjones3534]

Minor correction. Prince wasn't exactly self taught. He did have a music teacher. The person mentioned how Prince was always so driven/ focused. It was mentioned how he constantly stayed in the music room. In his later years Prince quietly donated money to the Minneapolis schools to keep the music department running. So I believe he was taught the basics. But mastering ? That's a different story.

[@meeeka]

But same with George. It was the induction of a dead man --beloved George--and a very much -then-alive man, Prince, who prolly felt he had to prove /display his shredding abilities that night on HIS induction into the hall of fame, in front of the hippies and the rock music cognoscenti who dissed him from the start of his 1980s career as being an exhibitionist and pervert. The old hippies had 20 years on him; Prince came out in a bowler hat and pimp suit and shredded his homage to George, as well as displayed WHY he too was in the hall of fame (after WAY TOO LONG), and, in the end, it was the intimacy of watching just him and his axe, like watching Jimi Hendrix in 1968a million years ago.

[@jenuwinedisneyphiles4927]

When he passed away, I heard Rev. Al Sharpton say of Prince that he was the total package in that he could play the guitar like Jimi, sing like Same Cooke, and dance like James Brown. A pretty astute assessment, I'd say, although I might add compose like Stevie and arrange like Quincy.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Except that he couldn't play like Jimi.

[@davesharp8179]

@@Cosmo-Kramer I think he could if he wanted to, have a listen to a song called Dreamer he did

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@davesharp8179 Very cool song. But he sounds like Lenny Kravitz, not Jimi. Which is not a bad thing, Lenny rocked! Look, you're obviously a Prince fanboy who thinks he could do anything, so I'm not gonna get into a protracted debate with you. But I will speak up when people post outrageous things like you did.

[@nickfisher432]

He always said if anybody he was influenced by it was Carlos

[@jameshaywood878]

No one played guitar 🎸 like Jimi.

[@SDisonYT]

Watch his Súper bowl performance. It was raining, and the organizers thought they would have to cancel the show because it was too slippery on the stage for him and his dancers, not to mention the electric guitars. And Prince apparently said, no I can handle it. And it ended up being one of the best halftime shows ever. He was pure entertainment 24/7.

[@stpnwlf9]

Watched that. He went into 'Purple Rain' and the heavens just opened in a downpour. I couldn't help thinking Prince had found a way to control the weather from the stage.

[@itzel1735]

They did. It’s on the feee section of their Patreon page. www.patreon.com/posts/47546756

[@jamesdwithrow]

Oh, I heard that just before Prince went on, the organizers apologetically let him know it was raining and Prince replied, “Can you make it rain harder?”

[@RickySpanish2112]

Came here to recommend the same thing! Amazing performance with the rain coming down.

[@Crazywater1976]

The best!

[@mindykloster3540]

It was Prince’s guitar tech who held him and also caught his guitar. It was planned and Prince has SO MUCH CHARISMA oozing out of him no can take their eyes off him! Such a consummate showman, incredible style and smoldering sex appeal for quite a small man who dresses frilly! Every woman is drooling for him! We lost a miracle when he passed! 😍🩷😭

[@reggielewis4196]

An elite performer.

[@Marcellat]

You’re not kidding… ooozing sex appeal from DAY 1!! He was a talented HUMAN!! We lost a GREAT GREAT MUSICIAN!! 💜💜💜💜RIP Prince!!💜💜💜💜

[@amyl.converse9600]

💯💜💔

[@amyl.converse9600]

@@Marcellat TRUTH, Marcella!!!💜💜💜

[@donna3465]

Jeff Lynne’s voice is pure perfection.

[@endorphinzz]

Prince didn't even get to rehearse the solo with the rest of the band members...the first soloist kept playing all the solos during rehearsal and Prince just strummed along in the background as a result. The producer got pissed off and told Tom Petty to get the other guitarist in line and that they were lucky to have prince willing to rehearse with them., Prince told the producer not to worry about it, he will just play the last solo, and then left rehearsal. So nobody on stage knew what to expect when he started playing. That's one reason Tom Petty kept signaling to prince to continue his solo because--as he said in interviews--he knew something "special" was occurring on stage and didn't want it to stop.

[@Dajana528]

Yes, that's Prince... he never disappoints

[@daddygates8290]

You think Tom Petty was an idiot??? Tom knew what was about to happen. That is why when the producer went and asked him to replace Prince with some one else Tom was like ahhh hell No!!! 😆 Tom has been around long enough to know what would have happened.and it did. 😆

[@MarioCastro-zs6bt]

Amen..💯💜💯

[@kenwebb7307]

Actually, Prince didn't want to rehearse, he wanted to pull it off as a surprise. Dahni kept telling Tom, "Prince is up to something." Tom just told Dahni not to worry, it would be fine. Prince did that to get back at Rolling Stone Magazine for not rating him in the top 10 best guitar players.

[@richteezer1]

Love Jeff Lynnes vocals and his harmonising with Tom was awesome.

[@Stogdad1]

Jeff Lynne has to be the most underrated rock musician on the planet.

[@lisalisa13]

His voice is amazing.

[@lhpl]

@@Stogdad1 and apparently underrated _and anonymous_ - which is strange, given his very recognisable attributes: curly hair, beard and sunglasses. And a magic voice.

[@Scary__fun]

@@lhpl Yeah, even if they've only heard E.L.O. and not seen Jeff Lynne perform live, there's no mistaking his voice. Weird.

[@lhpl]

@@Scary__fun Jeff could have been the perfect spy. Even in the cliché "uniform" of trench coat, fedora or trilby and dark sunglasses (of course) - nobody would ever notice him. :-) I haven't kept count, but many times I've seen the Travelling Wilburys described something like "they are George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Orbison and Petty, oh and that guy, whatshisname..."

[@sharonkay8638]

Andy, Alex, you will never regret having this piece of musical history in your life.😎🥂

[@classicrockfan8034]

From the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: Jeff Lynne, ELO’s vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, founder, and frontman, conceived of a rarefied musical sphere in which cellos coexisted with guitars, and where classically tinged progressive rock intersected with hook-filled, radio-friendly pop. Picking up where the Beatles left off, ELO expanded the concept of great melodies, epic song structures and grand orchestrations. ELO added an exciting mix of elements into rock and roll. Imagine a marriage of tuneful, rocking pop songs with instruments from the symphonic realm, and you’ve got the blueprint for what made ELO one of the most popular groups of the 1970s and beyond. The result: ELO’s boundary-breaking approach to rock that resonated with a global audience, both as a pop singles act and as album-oriented rockers with deep-track appeal.

[@Mlaprades]

No one I repeat. No one that enjoys music can only listen and or watch this performance just once..

[@dchardinaycole5944]

Honestly my 4 thtime tonight😊

[@kingyah4611]

Probably my 20th this week.

[@christophercrowder872]

This is my absolute favorite Beatles song. Prince's greatness isn't just how he shreds on this song, it's how his shredding actually goes perfectly with the song's structure and notes.

[@lavenderbee3611]

It was always in service to the song for Prince, his solos were always perfect never boring.

[@leeharrison8222]

This is one of the best comments I’ve read about Prince’s solo. And it shows you pay unusually close attention to what’s going on. Throughout his career, Prince demonstrated a certain… deliberateness in his approach to composition and arrangements. You articulated well what I’ve been sensing about his performance in this incredible all-star tribute to one of the greats, Mr. George Harrison.

[@Dajana528]

always, he is just pure perfection

[@nolamoneysaver2029]

@@leeharrison8222 you are definitely correct.

[@CorePathway]

All that with SHOWMANSHIP FOR DAYS

[@yogarose255]

Now that’s how you celebrate someone’s legacy! Per interviews, Dhani loved that Prince did this. Really all that matters.

[@loosilu]

In this interview, he says the opposite. Go to 2:10. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIKvgZdjltySo68

[@StaciaAmnaber]

@@loosilu Why do you continue to post these lies? That is NOT what he said. THIS is a direct quote from Dhani: "You see me nodding at him, to say, ‘Go on, go on,’” Petty said. “I remember I leaned out at him at one point and gave him a ‘This is going great!’ kind of look.

[@coreydean6540]

@@loosilu In Dhani's own words...Recalling that epic moment, Dhani remembers, “Yeah, again, straight between the Heartbreakers and Prince - that was where Tom would position me [onstage]. I’d be like the buffer zone between the other band that was playing with us. That was a hysterical afternoon; wasn’t expecting that when I woke up, let’s just say that. I’m just laughing, because I can see what’s about to happen. I’m watching the Wilburys-Heartbreakers combination … knowing that Prince is about to blow the roof off the building! I wasn’t quite sure what the reaction was going to be from Tom, because we’d been practicing, and he just joined us. And of course, it was the same [reaction] as me, which was we both all started laughing - because [Prince] was so serious, and he’s doing backbends and throwing the guitar and stuff. It was very funny.”

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

@@loosilu Hi Lucie ..I listened to that radio interview as well. Dhani stated it "was rather awkward" & throwing the guitar was "quite gratuitous". Facts!!!

[@justineapril7922]

Prince is one of the most underrated electric guitar players in history!! It makes me tear up every time I see this video. An artist gone wayyyy too soon. The other lead vocalist is Jeff Lynne of ELO fame. The young man behind Tom Petty's left shoulder is indeed George Harrison's son, Dhani. Steve Winwood is on keyboards. Yes, dudes...definitely an S tier performance!! ✌💋🤟😎

[@CorePathway]

If there is a better combination of shredding and showmanship, I really really want to see it. On a stage filled with legends my man simply took over.

[@donnamcmanus7360]

I like to think this was fun for Prince too. His grin at Tom Petty. I don't recall him performing with his peers often so it must have been nice to be included & acknowledged for his talent on the guitar. Also loved how Dhani was enjoying himself. Such a great performance all around.

[@Flavflav-u3v]

He didn't even rehearse and fuckin stole the show straight legend and genius Rip Prince 💜💜💜🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mrbill250]

This was also Prince's induction into the R&R hof. He had just been snubbed by Rolling Stone on their list of greatest guitar players. I think he had something to prove.

[@TheAsiavol]

True!!!

[@randal351]

This is correct. Rolling Stone somehow thought 100 guitarists were better than Prince…l

[@tye8876]

True. He was unhappy about magazine's list and his absence from it. But I would not say Price had to prove anything. He knew he was a GOAT. His fans knew he was a GOAT. This performance was more of an "f--- you" Rolling Stone.

[@Video_Crow]

Prince didn't have anything to prove about himself. But this was certainly him proving something about Rolling Stone.

[@markwissman2452]

The fact that Eric Clapton once stated Prince was the best should affirm it

[@sherryheim5504]

This is my favorite tribute performance ever, flat out. Everyone on that stage was a master of their craft and worthy of doing a tribute to the rock icon that George Harrison is. This song was always a favorite of mine by George and probably my favorite song by any of the Beatles. S+++ Tier song for me and after everyone on stage absolutely slammed it hard, Prince steps up and adds the icing to the cake. Outstanding performance, thank you for reacting to this.

[@Mona.555]

Sherry It’s a toss up for me between this and Led Zeppelin Kennedy Honors program. Both so emotional…

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

@@Mona.555 Agreed. The Zeppelin tribute was incredible as well.

[@moniphil]

@@Mona.555 So true. Heart rocked Stairway.

[@sherryheim5504]

Mona, I agree, that is the exact performance I was holding in my head deciding between. I chose this one because it was just the players, no added choirs or orchestras. If you haven't listened to it, and you like rock guitars, check out Aid For Armenia, Smoke OnThe Water...it is great and of course Hotel California, Live (not an all-star band, just Eagles which is pretty much the same thing).

[@Mona.555]

@@sherryheim5504 I have heard these. The Eagles Hell Freezes Over concert is special, but I was referring to tribute concerts. I’m as old as the hills and have loved Rock since Elvis was the hottest thing since sliced bread in the 50’s. I was a kid. Also remember the competition “who do you like the best, Elvis or The Beatles?” All these years have been a really special time for music. From Rock Motown Folk and Country too. I’m a Texas girl so I love ‘em all, every one 😉 (Country lyric) PS: In 1973 a friend of mine was driving his brand new Cutlass from Brownwood TX to Houston and blew the engine while listening to Smoke On The Water. At least that’s what he told us. He was 🤪 and funny as H*!!

[@doobernow]

The first close up with Tom Petty singing and George's son in the background looking just like him father gets me every time!

[@emilyflotilla931]

Me too...it's like seeing George's ghost...

[@free1855]

Prince = next level. Forget his commercial success, check his jazz funk instrumental sessions at 19. He was a prodigy.

[@davidweaver9421]

Prince the only one on stage that gave me chills.

[@JenaOhJena]

Andy, Prince taught himself to play all those instruments too! Completely self taught. Now THIS is a musical genius. ❤

[@damnthisuser]

I think the story he told was his father was hard on him and he just made sure he was amazing at any instrument he touched.

[@aryansigrid]

@@damnthisuser Both his parents were musicians themselves, I read.

[@stpnwlf9]

Love that the vocals were handled by George's bandmates in the Traveling Wilburys -- Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne were awesome as was the rest of this band. Besides being an enormous musical talent, Prince is above all a true showman who knows how to entertain. Even on a single-pickup Telecaster.

[@danithompson1693]

Nothing bring me more joy than when Prince playing his guitar. The purest form of musical genius. It is too bad Prince might be best remembered for his pop hits. The guitar was always special. Thanks, Prince, from a Minneapolis girl. We will always be proud to call you our hometown genius. RIP. 💜

[@denisejacob2032]

HEAVEN!!

[@samuelmills6562]

You see all these great guitar players..Clapton... Gilmore ..Petty.. and then along comes PRINCE and blows the roof off. Like someone said, he adds that classy, one of a kind showmanship to the mix. Amazing!!!. RIP 🎸 hero!!!!

[@huskerchickmissy]

I saw Prince live and it was the most amazing experience of my life. He was electric an amazing guitar player and performer I miss him and Tom Petty RIP

[@jeffreygleaves2931]

I remember reading an interview with the guy who taught Prince how to play guitar. He said, "I would show him and he could just do it. ...then, okay what next? What next is you're supposed to struggle and practice for a while. Not have it down immediately." He just marveled and had never seen anything like it.

[@pastorofmuppets13]

Also going to put this out there - it is time you listen to some Traveling Wilburys - Jeff Lynne of ELO (high vocalist on this song), Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan - one of the few times the term "Super group" actually applies.

[@johnlampe3258]

Sad to think we lost Petty and Prince since then. That last shot of both of them hit me in the feels.

[@badkitty4922]

Damn, that was awesome! Every musician/singer there BROUGHT IT. You'll have to forgive me but, the first time Prince came to the foreground for his solo, my first thought was: "Hello, baby"(Prince fan, of course). Then I noticed he was respectfully "Dressed Down" for the occasion, and using a normal guitar, instead of one of his fancy, tricked out guitars he used for videos an concerts. Mad respect for that. Prince played at least 27 instruments not only professionally but, also with his usual badassery. RIP Prince RIP the recently departed Tom Petty. And and anyone else I missed. Thanks, guys. I'm on mobile so the video screen was tiny. Not a complaint. Just a fact. Have a great day, and a great life, guys!😘😘💖💖👍👍👋👋👋👋👋

[@paulcrehan4710]

That was Tom Pettys drummer, Steve Ferrone, playing, along with another Heartbreaker, Scott Thurston. Fabulous musicians, but Prince ruled that night! RIP George, Tom and Prince, I’m glad I got the opportunity to hear and/or see these tremendous talents

[@danishhald]

The guitar gave up after this and just disintegrated in the air. He shreds so hard in this. Really incredible.

[@jongroubert4203]

LOL!

[@bodhisattva3774]

He makes that tele look like it's the size of a bass. Lol. 5' 3" of pure talent.

[@stpnwlf9]

"That little guy in the red hat is DANGEROUS!"

[@edh3709]

You guys said it all. Definitely have thought that Prince was underrated on the guitar and this performance shows the genius he was. He stole the show.

[@yourthaiguy]

Eric Clapton was once asked how it felt to be the greatest guitar player alive.. His response? " I wouldn't know.... Ask Prince"...

[@garethedwards1926]

Just stop it, please fuc*ing stop it, it never happened. It's a myth that keeps being perpetuated, and it never happened.

[@dalehammers4425]

Prince was one of those guys that no matter how much recognition he got, he was still underrated. He literally does it all, he sings, he performs, he plays, he writes, he even writes smash hits for dozens of other people.

[@mikegardner9449]

I've never been a Prince fan but he was the best part of this performance.

[@David-iv6je]

Meh. While I think everybody had a good time, especially Dhani, I really don't think shredding like this honors George's memory. George was a guy who valued melody, harmony, and the idea that less is more. That ethos is woven throughout his music. He was the metaphorical antithesis of Prince's shredding, bombastic style. So to do that at an event honoring George always struck me as disrespectful. I would have MUCH rather heard a tasteful solo by Clapton, a friend of George's all the way back to the mid 60s. So I don't get why everybody is gaga over this solo. Just Prince wanking over another tune. He's an exceptional guitarist and also a multi-instrumentalist. He gets my respect for that. But to me this is so, well, Hollywood. So not George. So to me the best part by far is friends of old standing whom George also recorded with swapping verses, chorus and harmonies. Beautiful.

[@paulcochran1721]

@@David-iv6je Exactly. I mean, Prince was great, but it was an over the top performance for this setting.

[@theshadowfax239]

@@David-iv6je haters going to hate, I guess...

[@Every_Day_islike_Sunday]

@@theshadowfax239 yeah i have to agree. This performance is the embodiment of the passion these talented musicians felt for George. It's perfect in every way. George would have approved.

[@paul-Ess]

@@David-iv6je ahhhhh,FUCKEN CORRRRRRRECT!

[@dennismetz716]

You need to search the back story on this. Supposedly, he never rehearsed this with the band. Amazing.

[@docgonzales]

Not dissing you but thats not such a big deal, any musician good enough to make money out of music could pull that off. The song itself is not complicated at all, and these guys know about keeping eye contact on stage so rehearsals arent that crucial.

[@paulhenderson8201]

Fact...he was late for rehearsal, but arrived in time to see the band rehearse. When asked if he wanted to join for another shot, he said no, he had seen what he needed. Amazing.

[@chica4530]

@@docgonzales Actually that's not true but okay if you want to believe that. Most could keep up but not play on that level and that wasn't even his best by far. Some musicians are just gifted and Prince was one of those. Any real musicians who play on a superior level will tell you Prince was on a different level and a musical genius.

[@docgonzales]

Chica musically its a very simple song to follow and play along with. I have no idea why you seem to take offence at this, its not diminishing what he came up, which was amazing, but the notion 'he came up with that on the spot' is some freaky musical gift is diminishing , most musicians worth their salt would be able to ad lib over this chord sequence.

[@lindakinninger5500]

This wasn’t long after Prince was left off Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of 100 greatest guitarists (to much controversy). The way he threw out his guitar into the crowd and strutted off stage was his F U to the magazine…

[@BuckeyeM80]

The owner of rolling stone was in the audience and Prince knew it and gave him something to chew on lol

[@kofine05lk43]

@@BuckeyeM80 really? Was he there?

[@indyracingnut]

@@kofine05lk43 Indeed he was.

[@alexakl6445]

Yeah, that's INSANE he didn't make the 100 greatest - makes no sense. He makes it seem so effortless, like he was born with a guitar in his hand.

[@voidofbeeswax]

He didn’t throw the guitar into the crowd. He planned to toss it up and had someone catch it.

[@BrynHarding]

The guitar disappeared back to space.... exactly where Prince came from. Dude was an alien lifeform

[@cstarv]

There is a video of Prince playing Play that Funky Music White Boy you should see. Great tribute to George. and if you hadn't started this series you never would have understand how great musicians like Prince are

[@PK1971PK]

I second the Funky Music rec--get to see him solo on bass, too.

[@robindick2802]

Amazing! Prince being Prince and Tom Petty being Tom Petty I love them both. This masterpiece is wicked pissah! 🎼🎵🎶

[@Every_Day_islike_Sunday]

One of the most beautiful collaborations ever done. I'm brought to tears no matter how many times i watch this.

[@artofsoul]

I've been listening to Prince since the early 80's and brings me so much joy when I see a younger audience discover his genius.

[@JKM395]

Unbeatable. Such a great performance.

[@aileenturrietta7553]

First!! George was always my favorite Beatle and they did him justice here. I can't believe how much his son looks like him. George, Prince and Tom are probably putting on a hell of a concert now.!!!!

[@StaciaAmnaber]

I could not believe how much his son looks like him. When I saw him on the guitar I had to look 2 or 3 times. Incredible.

[@loosilu]

@@StaciaAmnaber I thought I was looking at a ghost. Honestly didn't pay attention to Prince when I watched the first time.

[@aileenturrietta7553]

@@loosilu Same here. I wanted to see more of George's son. After all it was a tribute to his Dad!!!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

@@StaciaAmnaber George said of Dhani "He looks more like me than I do"!

[@pastorofmuppets13]

I have always been a hard rock and metal person so I didn't think it was for me, but it just kills me that I didn't go to a Prince concert when I had the chance. He was just incredible in so many ways!!

[@theshadowfax239]

Great user name!

[@pastorofmuppets13]

@@theshadowfax239 Thanks lol

[@zephead64]

Same here.. Primarily a rock and metal (NWOBHM) guy. I had come to appreciate Prince with the albums Sign of the Times and the Black Album. Lucky enough to have seen Prince about 10 years ago in Oakland CA. It was a fantastic show!!

[@lisamorrison2149]

The best thing about this performance, ( besides the fact it's in George Harrisons honor and his friends are there) is the look on Dhani Harrisons face when Prince starts shredding. Priceless. At the end, Prince throws his guitar over his head (not even touching his hat) and someone from his team catches it. Prince seems to float off the stage..Ive heard different versions so I'm not too sure what really happened.. impressive, no matter how he did it.💜🎸

[@blakewallace4655]

just a poser

[@stpnwlf9]

Dhani's overall sense of joy throughout this performance is priceless! I love watching him.

[@lisamorrison2149]

@@stpnwlf9 My sentiment, exactly.👍

[@lindab1945]

Absolutely yes. I saw it too. The only person there Prince cared to impress was Dhani, and he did it. Prince’s generosity in the moment was unmatched.

[@lisamorrison2149]

@@lindab1945 Well said!

[@drewwin794]

Prince = Too Cool! Loved your expressions when he fell back and especially when he did the disappearing guitar trick. Loved it! Best reaction in some time.

[@Marcellat]

Prince was self taught!! He’s BRILLIANT!! He IS ONE OF THE BEST!! 💜💜💜💜

[@LoniReeder]

Being in Prince’s immediate proximity - I can say from first hand experience - defies adequate words. I had first row industry seats for two shows on Prince’s ‘Musicology’ tour. When the legend came to the edge of the stage during a guitar solo - just steps away from where I sat, he locked me in a gaze for a good 30 seconds… maybe longer (hard to tell - time stood still!). I was mesmerized… owned… seduced… an entranced, willing captive to every ‘other world note’ he played. I can still see AND feel that moment - and his piercing, playful, confident eyes subtly saying, ‘Yeah - I’ve got you - you’re mine now!’ still gives me chills. No matter where anyone was sitting , even in the highest rafters of the arena - I’m SURE everyone left with that same feeling (I mean, you both get it…….. you were left with that very feeling just from this video!). Prince was just that explosive as a performer - and remains unmatched even in his absence. For any artist, THAT is what you should aspire to do and achieve when performing. Make SURE you leave absolutely no doubt that YOU own the room, club, arena - or any stage you’re blessed to play - AND own every single person in it…….. and that the ownership lasts way after the concert is over. (fun Prince fact: the ‘Musicology’ album was his first ‘post label war’ recording and he really wanted to stick it to the suits for all they’d put him through - so rather than sell the album through any traditional outlet, he included the album CD in the price of his concert ticket - so when people entered the venue with their ticket, they were given an album CD. Because attendees ‘paid’ for their ticket, that also meant they ‘paid’ for the CD -- as such, it counted as a sale and could chart on Billboard, etc. plus he kept the revenue because he didn’t have to pay for ‘their’ distribution and promotion -- pure emancipation!!! Pure GENIUS!!!)

[@wrutledge1]

Facts🎯 I got to see him in concert 9 times (3 of them on the Musicology tour) and there is absolutely NOTHING on earth like being at a P show.💯🤘🏽 ♫♪ the energy in this field's been known to flicker lights aight ♪♫ Rest in Purple to #TheGoAT💜

[@thethesaxman23]

You guys absolutely NEED to check out The Traveling Wilburys!! The supergroup consisted of George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, and Bob Dylan! I would suggest checking out the video for Handle With Care!!

[@catleeper]

George had already passed away. So wonderful seeing his son Dhani so happy…surrounded by his dad’s friends. And, the million dollar question has always been where did the guitar go? So awesome.

[@lisakaz35]

George caught it.

[@Katehowe3010]

Brilliant, Lisa! ✌

[@BelovedChatter]

Man it's crazy that Jeff Lynne is 65 here and 75 now still rocking. He's awesome

[@RJMacReady1]

You guys need to listen to prince's cover of red house, its right here on youtube and its the most ferocious guitar solo youre likely to hear. It sounds like hes revving a building sized chainsaw. And its GLORIOUS.

[@JenaOhJena]

This is why Prince is the greatest guitar player of all time. I saw him in 85 on the purple rain tour and I knew this then. Blew me away. 💙

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Jennifer, Prince is great. But if you have an open mind, spend 7 minutes listening to this cover of the same song, by Peter Frampton, and let me know what you think. The whole cover is great, but the solo is something truly special, unmatched by anyone I've ever heard play the song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZLWg2Wii9ulaK8

[@JenaOhJena]

@@Cosmo-Kramer I know Frampton as well. He's good, but no comparison. 💙

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@JenaOhJena To say "no comparison" tells me you didn't listen to the whole song, and probably none of it. Oh well, I thought you might have an open mind.

[@TheCosmicGenius]

Billy Preston is also on keyboards there - his music is worth listenting, too. Stevie Winwood was there being inducted with his band, Traffic, & I think all the members of the group are playing on this.

[@aileenturrietta7553]

Billy Preston was a calming influence to the Beatles during rough patches.

[@jtok3459]

The rhythm section are members of the Heartbreakers.

[@Keith-tc2ye]

I would definitely check out Billy Preston’s live version of “My Sweet Lord”. It touches your soul..

[@vanderwaalz]

I'm not sure that's Billy Preston on keys, though I'm also not sure who it is. But for Traffic, yes, that is definitely Jim Capaldi playing percussion!

[@Keith-tc2ye]

No question that’s Steve Windwood on organ. Not sure if Billy Preston is there or not.

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

I'm so happy this piece of video exists so people can enjoy it (and Prince's performance) for generations to come. Such an iconic masterpiece!

[@debmorrissey]

Your faces after the guitar toss were priceless

[@TheMrTTT]

re: Best Guitarist Wormhole - When Eric Clapton was asked by a reporter what it was like to be the world's best guitarist, he responded " I don't know. Ask Prince."

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

Never happened. Its one of those Internet myths that somehow everyone continues to repeat whilst being completely false.

[@classicrockfan8034]

Awesome vocals by the music Genius Jeff Lynne.

[@jimseymour850]

Surprised and delighted me. Had no idea his voice was that good

[@fabulousnobody3557]

Great tune! Prince does steal the show. He’s multi-talented and his guitar playing is phenomenal! Gone too soon… ✌🏻🇨🇦

[@LisaMarieD]

Epic ! I've seen this many times and it never gets old. You guys should react to The Travelling Wilburys with George Harrison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and Bob Dylan!!! Start with Handle with Care. Also when Prince leaned back, you can see a pair of hands were already there to catch him before he was pushed back. I wonder if they fastened wires to his guitar strap. I can't see them though. Magic! lol. I like to think he was sending his guitar to George.

[@ellenmyers971]

FIRE PRINCE SHOWED THEM ALL UP HA LOL 😆 LOTS DIDNT KNOW PRINCE SHEDEDS ON THE GUITAR 🎸🎸🎸🎸 🔥🔥💓💘🌹🌹🤩☮️

[@pennysilvey8868]

Glad y’all did this one been waiting patiently for it. Prince just doesn’t get enough credit for his guitar playing. He is truly a goat. He can play multiple instruments, sing, write, produce, you name it. He’s amazing. Loved this

[@horrorpowerfilms9481]

Insane Prince, the greatest genius of our time!

[@scottboswell6406]

It seems like a few people either didn't like or weren't impress with what Prince did, but how many live tribute performances can be named off the top of your head? What he did makes it next level, and so this tribute lives on after people in it have passed on. Amazing!

[@jillshinault9442]

Scott Boswell I can’t argue with you at all here. I just never cared for how he showboated and made that tribute more about him than George.

[@randal351]

Good point. I mean this video has over 100 million views…

[@jillshinault9442]

@@randal351 It does, and it’s an amazing performance that deserves to be seen. I just am a little bit irked that viewers are left thinking more about Prince than about George.

[@jdjohnson7299]

@@jillshinault9442 I see it as he was as amazing as he could be because George would appreciate the talent and virtuosity. George Harrison was an artist. Why would he want anyone doing a tribute to him to hold back? Just my opinion but I think George would have appreciated it immensely and would have gotten alot of joy from it. Prince would not disrespect Harrison.

[@derrickshipes3842]

It's called! Show business!!! Who wants to watch a bunch of old guys stand around and strum a guitar???? Stop hateing!!!! Prince made that show!!! Operative word "show"

[@kimberelydavis379]

Prince was unreal! His talent and charisma leaves me speechless! ❤️

[@hiturbine]

I watched this live, as it happened - and my jaw was on the floor.

[@user-wg9vq9lt8b]

Solo gives me chills every time. it’s like i’m watching it for the first time all over again. RIP Tom Petty, Prince, Steve Winwood

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

Dick Clark once said that the most exciting concert he ever witnessed was Jackie Wilson until he saw and heard Prince.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Soooooo excited for this!!!! Strap in!! His guitar is now in Heaven- George caught it- and yes, that’s Dani, George’s son- spitting image! And Prince is an all time favorite of mine! RIP Prince 💜🙌🏻- and others gone too soon- ❤️❤️🙌🏻. ✌️👍👍✌️

[@angiemottershead1394]

PRINCE WAS EXTRAORDINARY. There will never be another. Miss you Prince. ❤❤❤

[@moneypenny1267]

Brilliantl song wonderful George. UNREAL FROM PRINCE ❤

[@DavidMohr-d7z]

I love your reactions my Brothers yes Prince made me cry with this performance 🙂

[@keithmurphy5356]

Hey guys...GREAT REACTION. Prince was indeed on fire...An icon among icons. And shout out to Tom Petty. We lost two great ones. Also are there any more Prince reactions on your channel. Really interested in seeing what you guys think of his music. The man has game changing classics.

[@perrymalcolm3802]

The guitar rose to heaven

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

I've got tears & goosebumps. RIP GEORGE, PRINCE & TOM.

[@santirui]

And Billy Preston!

[@Tranderson02]

Commenting before watching. Prince goes ham on one of the best guitar solos in history. I can't count how many time I've watched this performance and it always delivers. Cant wait!!!

[@michaelcaballero6538]

the way prince just chucks the guitar and bops off like 'my work here is done'!

[@karenbautista9236]

Some of the best talent doing their thing best. Prince is one of the best guitarist! I was so glad to be a teenager and a young adult during his time.

[@lisalisa13]

Same here. Great time to be a teenager.

[@pipperlou6753]

Prince is even more impressive when you consider he used to be very self conscious and almost shy.

[@TheProphegy]

Feels like when Marty McFly pulled up to 1950 and blew everyone away and was being extra and going off. 😂 Prince killed that.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

That's Jeff Lynne from ELO (with hat) singing after Tom Petty. Steve Winwood is playing the organ.

[@vincentjoyce5100]

Greatest KZbin video ever…period. Yes Prince’s Super Bowl performance is also legendary.

[@aizen3159]

Prince is a generational talent a musical genius