Have you seen his cheating private messages? They are so embarrassing. Think that lost him a lot of respect, not just for cheating but for being so unbearably cringey.
@@patriot-hj5vx I'm really confused why you think I'd give a shit about that. Prince wasn't a saint either. Or most people involved in rock and roll. Which has NOTHING to do with the talent level at all.
+Nice and Easy I've heard Adam say on the voice that there are singers who can play guitar, and guitarists who can sing. He says he thinks of himself as a guitarist who can sing.
FartOnPinecones If you seen many of Maroon 5's concert he sure doesn't play the guitar that often, mostly singing. Even on TV shows and other concerts he mostly sings and little guitar. What a shame.
Supposedly, in an interview with Howard after the performance he told Howard that he basically learned the guitar solo while getting ready backstage. I think he had flown in on a red eye.
I don't consider myself an Adam Levine fan....but as a rabid Prince fan, I don't think anyone else could've done this performance justice. This was amazing....
Levine considers himself guitarist first, singer second. From that perspective it isn't that suprising. And I think rightly so. He has a distinctive and unique voice, but he isn't gifted otherwise.
@@dhtnz He uses a delay pedal. This gadget delays the note when pressed on it. You can see Adam pressing with his foot if you watch closely. That's the reason.
lol what he's playing isn't that hard in fact it might not even be intermediate level, its just simple guitar scales and some expensive ass pedals and audio equipment
Adam shredded the solos with an energy that is only seen once in a great while. I loved Prince, and I love Adams interpretation of this monumental piece.
i saw an interview with Adam where he said he's friends with a friend of Prince's and he (friend) told Adam that when Prince saw this, Prince said, "he's learning" 😂
I believe Prince was alive when Adam did this. Prince did see Adam do purple rain, and said "He did Ok, he's learning". If you know Prince, he a sarcastic humor. That was a compliment actually.
Some of the songs on Songs About James had some decent guitar/singing combo. Through with you, Harder to breathe, not coming home. He's definitely underrated in terms of playing and singing at the same time
After hitting the,"weekend lover". His walk back to the mic,is a perfect mimic of Prince! Perfect respect. Prince was all about movement, in addition to the multitude of other TALENTS he possessed. Adam Levine is amazing.
That "other guy" as some people commented is Pat Monahan,the lead singer of Train,and Adam is performing with Train and its backup singers in this video. I went to their concert. Great band!
Sadly this talent seemed to have died with their first album, they're just so damn poppy, they could actually make some damn good music. If only they made another songs about Jane.
Adam really did his thing with this song Prince would have been proud. What Adam does with a guitar is amazing. He is definitely up there with some of the greats. Love this!!!!
This performance was so deep, passionate, and awe inspiring, that I couldn't contain my emotions. I was overwhelmed and had tears spilling down my face. I watched it last night and was compelled to watch it again today. When Prince performed in honor of George Harrison, I had the same reaction. Thank you for honoring Prince in a way that he deserved.
I am sitting here...mouth still hanging and just WOWWWW!! All I can say is PHENOMENAL Adam!! I have NO idea and never saw this before....AWESOME tribute to OUR Legendary Prince!! He would be VERY Proud!!!
As much as I love Adam, I've heard a better version. Google Nicholas Louw Purple Rain on UA-cam. He's not even English. Pretty sure you won't be disappointed.
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Adam rocked this, I’m sure Prince was smiling down! Awesome job Levine!!!!
Pat Monohan nailed it too!
😅😅😅❤
Not available in the uk 😢
Best version ever sung apart from prince ❤🎉
Adam killed it! Saw an interview in 2025 where he said this was one of his best moments performing ever.
That is why I'm here watching it now.😊
That same interview brought me here.
That's why I came here! Had to see for myself! He did not disappoint!
I saw that interview, too. That was a BRAVE performance!!
Same
Adam Levine really showed his versatility on this, brilliant.
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He did! Prince would have been in awe! They did such an amazing job❤️
Incredible
Except he trashed the solo
He was a STAR down on earth, and is now a STAR in the sky.
R.I.P Prince
Rip
Prince is immortal now!
well put
amen!
your comment makes me wanna listen to coldplay a sky full of stars
I have no idea why he is not respected more. Has the voice, has the talent, is immpecable on guitar. come on, peeps.
Have you seen his cheating private messages? They are so embarrassing. Think that lost him a lot of respect, not just for cheating but for being so unbearably cringey.
@@patriot-hj5vx I'm really confused why you think I'd give a shit about that. Prince wasn't a saint either. Or most people involved in rock and roll. Which has NOTHING to do with the talent level at all.
Adam shredding. Other people judging
His songs are shit.
Agree 100%
Where was Adam hiding all that guitar talent, great rendition of that song. Pure rock at its best
He said during Laith Al Saadis blind audition that he was a guitar player that sings. Not surprised he can play like this.
+Nice and Easy I've heard Adam say on the voice that there are singers who can play guitar, and guitarists who can sing. He says he thinks of himself as a guitarist who can sing.
FartOnPinecones
If you seen many of Maroon 5's concert he sure doesn't play the guitar that often, mostly singing. Even on TV shows and other concerts he mostly sings and little guitar. What a shame.
Lol "rock at its best". The best rock came years ago from England. If you wanna see guitar skills check out queen.
+Nice and Easy NO DOUBT!
If no one's gonna do it then I will. Props to drummer for that amazing rhythm.
Agreed
WTF bro 😂
Metronome
Train's drummer.
Amazing rhythm! Agreed
OK I'll admit, I really wasn't expecting Adam to just knock it out of the park with this song. 10/10. Would recommend listening to it several times.
The best birthday gift Howard Stern could have ever received. 8yrs later and everyone keeps watching
Dont think a lot of people realize how amazing this guy is.
I just came out and my husband was listening to this, when he told me it was Adam Levine, I was shocked
Watches his Super Bowl performance...
I've been knowing he's VERY good for years.
*Thats ok. There’s more of him for US‼️❌⭕️😘*
Very nice song
For his guitar SOLOS,RESPECT RESPECT RESPECT for Adam Levine, most people didn't knew he could shred SOLOS this good
I didn’t even know he could play guitar....imagine my surprise 🤣😂
@@VelvetOrchyd he used to play in almost every song before they sold out
He's okay
Supposedly, in an interview with Howard after the performance he told Howard that he basically learned the guitar solo while getting ready backstage. I think he had flown in on a red eye.
Well on his first band he's the lead and the guitarist
As a rock fan, I just found a whole newfound respect for Adam.
Ikr!? Not a big fan of Maroon 5 but I see what you mean. 😁
💯
Exactly!
exactly my thought right now.
Absolutely!! This is perfection.
He absolutely killed it
I’ve watched this about 20 times and this is the best rendition of Purple Rain since Prince himself. As a rock fan this was an amazing performance
The Ween version is killer too...
My favorite is still the version Prince did on Arsenio. That being said, Adam Levine really impressed me with his guitar chops.
Totally agreed.
One of the best
Son you're deluded.
I don't consider myself an Adam Levine fan....but as a rabid Prince fan, I don't think anyone else could've done this performance justice. This was amazing....
Totally agree hey, best ever Purple Rain cover
🎩🎩🎩
Agree!!
He put on one of the best performances he has ever produced. Yes a new found respect for his guitar player, top notch.
It's a great cover, but Scary Pockets has a purple rain cover with Mario Jose, it truly is perfection
@serhathoca damn how sad are you
2024 still a masterpiece. 🔥 🔥🔥
Masterpiece forever.
Adam does justice to Princes Purple Rain 🌧️🌧️ Two magical artists and I am so happy Adam is coming back to The Voice Awesome
Wow. I did not expect Adam Levine to be this good at guitar. Absolutely nailed that solo
Levine considers himself guitarist first, singer second. From that perspective it isn't that suprising. And I think rightly so. He has a distinctive and unique voice, but he isn't gifted otherwise.
I was amazed
It’s just a minor pentatonic
@@psychedpanda3333 It's a major pentatonic
@@marcusnewman8639 I don’t think it’s major but ok
What an Awesome Version of Purple Raiin! Anyone listening in 2022? Rip 🤴 Prince. ✝️. Thank you Adam!!!
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Adam Levine did an amazing job with this performance. Especially that guitar solo was absolutely superb.
He once said he considers himself a guitarist before a singer. I believe on an episode of the voice. This performance showed what he meant.
@@dhtnz lol
So you was there watching was you. He is a great guitarist. i suppose he was lip singing too. lol
@@dhtnz He uses a delay pedal. This gadget delays the note when pressed on it. You can see Adam pressing with his foot if you watch closely. That's the reason.
Are you trolling ? I can’t tell 😅
Gave me chills. Awesome rendition. Prince would surely approve !
Levine was the star. But the band and singers around him made this possible too. Magic
Definitely!!!
The backup singers were ahhhmazing!
Beautiful. Prince would approve, I think.
He did
Prince was alive when this was performed and he gave approval to Adam, in the way that only Prince could
Love this version of our late legend. Adam you've Totally Smashed it, only you.
Smash this great
the last 1 minute of his guitar solo made me almost cried. thank you Adam. give my all respect to you.
Prince can't be beat...
But Adam does an amazing cover..
R.I.P. Prince.. we will listen to your music forever..
So much respect for Adam after seeing this man i didn't know he could play like this made that guitar scream he totally killed it!!
He's a sleeper guitar player. His skills are unreal
@@typennies1 lol this is only good performance in his entire life
@@typennies1 skill is no 2
Creative is no 1
lol what he's playing isn't that hard in fact it might not even be intermediate level, its just simple guitar scales and some expensive ass pedals and audio equipment
@@victorious2178 yes it's very simple only guitarists know
Smashed the guitar solo
Dad?
+Spifey AGREED!!!
+Spifey Phenomenal solo play. Made me cry.
+Spifey listen to neil zaza
Hello young mineman
Wow!! I didn't realise he was that good on the guitar. Incredible performance.
MY DEEPEST RESPECT AND NEW FOUND ADMIRATION GOES OUT TO ADAM LEVINE. YOU HAVE DONE GREATHONOURS TO MY BELOVED PRINCE. I SALUTE YOU
Rasmus Skovgaard he did this performance before he died .. had nothing to do with his death . But yes it was a great performance
@@jonashopson4625 doesn't really have much to do with his doing great honors for Prince but okay
Rip Prince.. :'( His music will never die!!
Absolutely🎼🎸💪👍
Until he did this a few years ago it was like.....who knew?!?!? Good on ya Adam! ROCK N ROLL LIVES!!!!!😮✌️😁✌️
A great tribute cover by Adam. RIP Prince! Legend always
+Joey Mann definitely
This performance was over two years ago, friend.
I’m a prince fan and this was a pure gold performance and rendition of Prince.
Agree!
👍👍👍👍
Very good but PRINCE IS EXCEPTIONALLY EXCELLENT !!!
Ptince played it in Bb major / G minor. Levine plays it 1/2 higher at B major / G# minor.
Agree!!
Adam you have been one of my favorite artists. Along with the late Chris Cornell. You have an amazing voice Adam Levine
My opinion on Adam Levine is changed. This is... the best cover of this I could ever imagine hearing.
bruce springstien
He’s
A CLASSIC!!!!
Martin Miller with Mark Lettieri!
This was the best performance Adam ever done!
I’ve never seen Adam shred this hardcore, I was like dude what!
I bet you haven't watch "gotten" yet
@@bongkyll8602 we have tics....prayin July
Adam shredded the solos with an energy that is only seen once in a great while. I loved Prince, and I love Adams interpretation of this monumental piece.
You said it best
Just nice in it.
I'm sure if we ask him to play Samba Pa Ti we will see
Adam Levine nailed it. It was done so beautifully and skillfully. That is one of my favorite songs from Prince.❤
Makes me cry because the genius that created this is gone. Just a fantastic rendition by Adam.
That guitar solo Jesus 😍😍😍😍 Adam did the damn thing.
Thanks for your sincere compliment and love ,I’m not complete without you as my fan.
thats how you do it !!! what a performance. Pure poetry !!!!
What an awesome tribute to Prince. Prince's Superbowl half-time show is still what I watch during the now a days of Superbowl half-time shows.
This is the best cover i have ever heard of Prince wonderful music. ❤️
Prince was alive when Adam, Patrick and the amazing back-up vocalists graced us with this remarkable tribute. WOW-ed by Adam's guitar performance.
This was performed the day after Prince died
@@ddubfan It was performed at Howard Stern’s 2014 birthday bash, 2 years before Prince died.
i saw an interview with Adam where he said he's friends with a friend of Prince's and he (friend) told Adam that when Prince saw this, Prince said, "he's learning" 😂
Talent!
@@ddubfan Prince was very much alive at the time, and after watching Adam Levine’s guitar solo said to a friend watching with him
“He’s learning “
Awesome cover. Adam slays it on guitar and vocals.
Hands down the best cover of PR I have ever heard.
You go, boy! Damn Adam, was you feeling it or what? I'm sure you made the man himself proud. LOVE, LOVE, LOVED IT!!!
Me too. Excellent job, Adam.
Still blown away every time I watch this. It's the best rendition of Purple Rain I have ever heard next to the original, of course.
That would be nice.
IKR? LOL
I love Prince, but I hate to say it was almost better than Prince. Adam can do no wrong
Been watching this on and off for more than 2 years. Easily The best cover version of Purple Rain that I've ever heard
THE BEST
Agreed!!!
Agreed 👍🔥
So TRUE!
Best
Levine
just give his heart and soul into this. Beautiful tribute to Prince. Always missed
That was pure joy to listen to. What an awesome cover.
Whoa! Adam can SANG!!! And he's killin' it on that guitar!!!
Deborah Swanson he really knows how a guitar should be played
Yep, say what you want about him but he's still a PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN! Dude has talent
Deborah Swanson Adam can SHRED! And he’s killing it on vocals!!
Wow. Didn’t even realize how amazing a guitar player he was BESIDES a great vocalist! Killed it! Prince is watching from above, very proud!
He plays drums too.
I believe Prince was alive when Adam did this. Prince did see Adam do purple rain, and said "He did Ok, he's learning". If you know Prince, he a sarcastic humor. That was a compliment actually.
John 3:16
Totally agree fantastic.
Some of the songs on Songs About James had some decent guitar/singing combo. Through with you, Harder to breathe, not coming home. He's definitely underrated in terms of playing and singing at the same time
Genuinely surprised by just how good Adam did this justice. Not really a Maroon 5 fan but this is a great truibute
Yes gibs mir steh ich druff
What are you on and can I have some?
Each on show his/her respect differently. Perfectly done Adam &maroon 5... My brother taught me music, all genres...RIP Joexo♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏
Two of my favorite singers , singing one of my favorite song wow amazing ❤❤❤❤
The way he slays it, I am sure that Adam is playing it since childhood. This is unbeleiveable.
Heard he's from a wealthy family..
@@traceylennon1204what's that got to do with it?
@@traceylennon1204That has nothing to do with guitar playing😂😂
I believe he plays multiple instruments. He’s insanely talented. Really beautiful tribute to a masterpiece ❤
Thanks, I love it so much.
The chills have invaded
HELLO!!
Omg Madilyn!!!
+Madilyn Bailey It's also give me chills while watching your covers :)
Madilyn ❤️
maaaaddddyyy
One of the greatest songs to ever be written. Thank you, Prince 💜
😅❤
He performed it his guartist and keyboard artist wrote it
Adam I absolutely love your version
After hitting the,"weekend lover". His walk back to the mic,is a perfect mimic of Prince! Perfect respect. Prince was all about movement, in addition to the multitude of other TALENTS he possessed. Adam Levine is amazing.
💜💜💜💜
Adam was amazing!!!!!
Wow!
Yes he is i love him hes awesome
Great summation! 👍
I love how Adam is playing best performance of his life and pat from train is there doing air drums. Classic
Nobody could ever compare to Prince but dam Adam L gives it everything!!
You could just see/feel how much respect he has for Prince/this song. He certainly gave it his all.
I must have watched this 100 times, wow. Adam rocks it!
That's a wicked guitar solo...kudos to Adam. Great cover!
That "other guy" as some people commented is Pat Monahan,the lead singer of Train,and Adam is performing with Train and its backup singers in this video. I went to their concert. Great band!
Ruins the song
@@debjohnson3002 SAVAGE
I knew he looked familiar, but couldn't place him. Love Train.
@@JackIsNotInTheBox its true tho lol
Do you know if the "band" are Train members, Maroon 5 or just a house band?
Excellent performance, it was one of the best tributes to Prince I've ever heard, congratulations.
That was amazing.Thanks. Prince would be proud. Great job.
This defines music! What a genius Prince was!! Adam Levine does him justice.
3:43
Just a time stamp for me to come back to the solo
mötley crüe crazy mad 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️
Doing the Lord's work.
Excellent. Adam should add this to his set list when he tours. I didn't realize he was that talented
Nickscan77 if he preformed it many times, him preforming it would lose its glory. He only needed to do it once
Sadly nobody does because his band only plays poppy crap.
Sadly this talent seemed to have died with their first album, they're just so damn poppy, they could actually make some damn good music. If only they made another songs about Jane.
He played this in Orlando
Nickscan77 I thought the same thing. Never knew he was that good. Voice and guitar. Excellent performance. Agree that he should add this to his set.
I've been listening to this for years. It's absolutely outstanding.
AWESOME ADAM!!!!!! you are truly amazing Adam!!! Thank you Howard for sharing!! RIP Prince!
My respect for Adam Levine just went through the roof
Undeniably one of the most amazing songs and covers EVER ... This shows the true talent that Adam has... ❤️❤️❤️
Yes most definitely.
Adam really did his thing with this song Prince would have been proud. What Adam does with a guitar is amazing. He is definitely up there with some of the greats. Love this!!!!
Wow, Adam did a freaking amazing job, what a beautiful tribute to the one and only Prince
This performance was so deep, passionate, and awe inspiring, that I couldn't contain my emotions. I was overwhelmed and had tears spilling down my face. I watched it last night and was compelled to watch it again today. When Prince performed in honor of George Harrison, I had the same reaction. Thank you for honoring Prince in a way that he deserved.
yes yes yes
💜💜💜💜
This was done in 2014, and Prince was still alive and well. I don't care for this version. I think the guitar sounds messy.
That was my reaction upon hearing it the first time. Never seen adam the same again.
If u can do better Susan let's hear it
Amazing Guitar Performance. It almost brought Prince back to life
Only 4 words needed, “HOW GOOD WAS THAT!” Wow!! 😍👍🇬🇧
This is still and will likely be my favourite cover of all time. Simply phenomenal
Prince, would be so proud, awesome job, Adam Levine.
Prince didn't like covers of his songs so idk if he would like it but Adam did a great job
YES RITA!!!! HE WOULD BE!!
This was made in 2014 it said in the description.
Adam..you totally rocked..guitar.. Awesome
How would you know? Stop speaking for people who aren't here
Wow... I didn't know that Adam is really THAT skilled... I obviously know how he sings but these guitar solos!!!
Makes me cry.. I so am touched .
Prince Nelson!!!😗😗😗😗
Zhivomir Arnaudov look up petty and prince rock and roll induction performance🤘
He shocked Howard too. It's not at the end of this video, but Howard said "I had no idea you could play guitar like that" when this aired live.
When it comes to guitar, Def 1 of top 3 GOATs. Incredibly talented and a musical genius. On stage, the guitar playing alone keeps you watching.
Arnaudov, me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve been watching this through the years and I still cannot process Adam Levine’s guitar solo. Absolute madness ❤🔥
It's f ing impressive 🎸✨👍for sure 💎✌️
That’s the best 7 minutes 4 seconds I’ve had in a long time .... superb!
Thanks for your sincere compliment and love ,I’m not complete without you as my fan.
7:03
Agree
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never ever thought Adam has such a talent when it cames Guitar solos... excellent Adam
F Jr II go see him live, you’ll love it
Now I know where Prince’s guitar from the hall of fame performance landed… right in Adam’s hands! Great job! Two greats!
İ thought all he could do was judge on the voice. Had no idea he could sing and play the guitar so perfect. İ am saving this one also.
Something about that....... Purple 🎶🎵 color
Adam and the Band
That Guitar 🎸
I've said it before
Amazing Cover
Musical gift for H.S. B-day
Something about that emotion
MY DEEPEST RESPECT AND NEW FOUND ADMIRATION GOES OUT TO ADAM LEVINE. YOU HAVE DONE ✅ HONOURS TO MY BELOVED PRINCE. I SALUTE YOU.☮️🌹🇺🇸
Yes'm.. I grew up to love, live and dream,,... PRINCE. Adam Levine is so....real. Thank you...
Wow. Blew my mind!!
My man all my respect for being an impecable human being so much joy and love for all...
I am sitting here...mouth still hanging and just WOWWWW!! All I can say is PHENOMENAL Adam!! I have NO idea and never saw this before....AWESOME tribute to OUR Legendary Prince!! He would be VERY Proud!!!
Bad boys blue
Bad boys byle
He made that guitar SANG!!!!
The best performance of Purple Rain by Adam Lavine after Prince amazing
Anyone else have no idea Adam Levine could rock a guitar like this until watching this video?
me
No idea ...what the fuck is doing in marron 5 😉
No idea ...what the fuck is doing in marron 5 😉
No. Freakin'. Idea!!
do you play? it was a little rough here and there and he missed notes.
Adam Levine and the band absolutely killed it! Well Done Adam!
Awesome job Adam.....Thank you Howard!!! Happy Birthday! !!
#RIP PRINCE
The most impressive interpretation of this song. Well done Adam Levine.😍🤩🥰
I was definitely impressed!!
Adam. Awesome performance !!!! You Killed it man !!!
Best cover of this song I've ever heard.
And just so unexpected. You can tell he grew up playing this in the mirror in his bedroom. Glad he finally gave it to the rest of the world.
Next to Prince himself, which NOBODY can touch, this is truly amazing. I get chills watching this.
I was just thinking the same thing….wow…..
Kingfish
Except for David Gilmour's own rendition of this song which is better 😊
@Mfreverton4541 - Can you play this, Mr 'easy'? ... Something that is much easier than copying is pretending.
As much as I love Adam, I've heard a better version. Google Nicholas Louw Purple Rain on UA-cam. He's not even English. Pretty sure you won't be disappointed.
Fantastic birthday present to Howard !!
He does this song so well! What a Tribute to Prince!❤️
Wow!! I love this, especially the guitar solo.
That guitar and those girls backing vocals having the best moment of their life!