This is a beautiful echo of the genius moment called Villanova junction. Prince did a good job not to just cover, but making his own jam around it. Sad, we lost both way to early
I like this and other versions of this song I've heard, BUT my favorite is still by the man himself Jimi Hendrix. The way Jimi played it, when he played and where he played it all equals something very, very special.. Actually I was surprised to find this. I've heard Prince play Red House, but this is the only other Hendrix song I've heard him play. I would imagine he plays some others.
@@KevinOConnor-ji3ugIt's funny because Prince and Eddie Van Halen have stated that they really weren't into Hendrix when they were growing up. All were Warner Brothers recording artist, btw, go figure.
after the drama has subsided with the expert Hendrix historians i'll add i like Prince's jam a lot; he's not trying to copy & yes...perhaps he is out of tune with the drums(sic)...this is a lovely on-the-fly homage to Our Hero & Prince was throwing out good stuff,... we miss him!
i've played this song in the past so it is refreshing to hear somebody else's approach.Prince is so good & gives a lot of ideas,he's a great guitarist, i've learned a lot hearing this and there is pride in hearing how good a "cover" can be.This isn't about comparison, it's about playing a beautiful song with your own style
Prince was never vocal about hendrix or his influence on his own music. This is the first time I’ve seen anything from prince referencing “the MAN”. The fact it’s a lesser known piece shows how into Hendrix he was
I noticed that when he was asked about Hendrix, he replied that he was more influenced by Santana. But he did reference Hendrix ua-cam.com/video/XKiBaCdxbbM/v-deo.htmlsi=fnRGkMTdQrIa4rzf
As a massive Hendrix fan for 50 years ,this is a very sweet cover . Nice one from Mr Prince 😊👍
I actually love this version. Surprised to find this.
The fact that Prince did this obscure Hendrix gem says it al. RIP, Jam in heaven, forever.
uhhh......Prince died as a Jehovah's Witness. His belief was a resurrection here on earth, not going to heaven.
Guitar players know this as one of Jimi’s best songs, and Prince was a player
obscure?
This is a beautiful echo of the genius moment called Villanova junction. Prince did a good job not to just cover, but making his own jam around it. Sad, we lost both way to early
To be able to play any thing by Hendrix is an amazing achievement!Morris Lee Wilson
This reminds me of the time I saw Funkadelic at the Peach festival and got so drunk I just layed in the grass and listened to Maggot Brain
I like this and other versions of this song I've heard, BUT my favorite is still by the man himself Jimi Hendrix. The way Jimi played it, when he played and where he played it all equals something very, very special.. Actually I was surprised to find this. I've heard Prince play Red House, but this is the only other Hendrix song I've heard him play. I would imagine he plays some others.
"Spanish Castle Magic"....it used to be on UA-cam...maybe it still is...
@@KevinOConnor-ji3ugIt's funny because Prince and Eddie Van Halen have stated that they really weren't into Hendrix when they were growing up. All were Warner Brothers recording artist, btw, go figure.
Game recognizing game. Happy to find this, thank you for posting!
Dammmmm Prince play that thang' 💜💜💜
The best VNJ cover I’ve heard.
great post !!
I love how all the people who were talking in the beginning shut the fuck up once he started really jamming
sublime
🔥🔥
Well done...
after the drama has subsided with the expert Hendrix historians i'll add i like Prince's jam a lot; he's not trying to copy & yes...perhaps he is out of tune with the drums(sic)...this is a lovely on-the-fly homage to Our Hero & Prince was throwing out good stuff,... we miss him!
i've played this song in the past so it is refreshing to hear somebody else's approach.Prince is so good & gives a lot of ideas,he's a great guitarist, i've learned a lot hearing this and there is pride in hearing how good a "cover" can be.This isn't about comparison, it's about playing a beautiful song with your own style
You're Right!!!
Prince out of tune?! All his life Is IN tune.
I'm not really a fan of the Prince guitar playing, but this tune really suits his style... Nice.
Not bad.
I e spent so many days to learn the original one...and now have I to start over again?
Nice, very nice!
Sadly he cannot star in my movie "Guitarr Jimi".
Prince was a genius but not a patch on Hendrix.
Prince was never vocal about hendrix or his influence on his own music. This is the first time I’ve seen anything from prince referencing “the MAN”.
The fact it’s a lesser known piece shows how into Hendrix he was
I noticed that when he was asked about Hendrix, he replied that he was more influenced by Santana. But he did reference Hendrix ua-cam.com/video/XKiBaCdxbbM/v-deo.htmlsi=fnRGkMTdQrIa4rzf
Not bad prince
Why must people talk all the time?
Yeah I always wonder.
I hear SRV influence.
the questions is: How do we know if its Prince who is playing in that video?
some people are so easily pleased......
What impresses you?
Hendrix!!! Where you been man? I thought you were dead!!!
No way this is Prince.
Why?
bttr than hendrix......but u should hear Rocky Athas
Completely off key for half the song. Don't cover a Hendrix composition unless you have the skill to own it.
out of your damn mind, jus sayin
@@tommyboynyc prince was a genius composer, no question about it; but not a genius guitar player.
@@ronjoshua8356 i beg to differ, and many of today's top guitarists have expressed otherwise, mainly because of the multitudes of genres he crossed
i'm a huge hendrix fan have been since the 60's , this prince cover would have jimi smiling down, excellent tribute , rip prince....
Agree. Simple and subtly masterful in the original. Jimi : Tension. Unless you are loose enough and weary too you can't get sexy.