"I'M NOT DONE YET!" Haaa!! Please understand how great this man was. A concert that was well over 2 hours., this was his ENCORE before he ended with Purple Rain! The man was a BEAST onstage. Perfect seats. I saw "The Kid" 8 times. This was concert number THREE. We made our way up front. Seeing him grow as a musical genius and an amazing humanitarian was a blessing. From New York in 1980, when he was just finding his way, all the way to my last concert. Musicology on.... April 21, 2004. :[ I bought tickets in 2011 and gave them to my daughter. She wanted me to come with her. I told her that she was about to see a true musical genius and she needed to take a friend that loved him as much as she did. Yup, I was crying and shaking when I gave her those tickets. "I've seen him 8 times. It's YOUR turn now." BIG HUG. MANY TEARS. I dropped her and her girlfriend off at the Coliseum in Charleston. Memories flooded me. Young, wild Prince in crappy costumes. Older, more sophisticated, incredible control over every aspect of his art. I could hear the roar of the crowd from the parking lot. I cried like a baby and DIDN'T KNOW WHY. I was happy for my daughter. But, something was wrong. I knew that I would never see him again. I pulled myself together when the crowd started spilling out of the building. I see my beautiful, 16-year-old daughter. (I had her when I was 40 years old) She's crying. HARD. So is her girlfriend! "What's WRONG?? ARE YOU TWO OK??" "Ohhh!! MOMMM!! He was wonderful!! We never wanted it to ENNNND!!" Thank you, Prince. Thank you. I love you and miss you so damned much.
He was magical...his body went thru torture to give us those performances, as much as he demanded perfection, he lived so humbly...Regular seats were 12.50 back in the day
Prince was the only man that could walk into a room wearing lace, makeup and high heels and steal every woman in there. There will never be another Prince. RIP
@@shethingsd Exactly, like a purple bandit in the night, cleaning house. Leaving NO crumbs behind!.....Seriously, I haven't heard about another musician coming anywhere close to Prince's musical talents in my 47 yrs. Who else plays/played as many instruments as he......masterfully? Or played every insrum. on their own album at 19 yrs old?.......I'll wait........🤔😴
I had a completely shitty day today. Came home and got the alert that Purple Rain turned 40 today. Instantly put on let's go crazy and I was projected back to my 16-year-old self. A 56-year-old man dancing around the house, singing, screaming and crying all at the same time. I feel so much better now. Thank you for your music Mr Nelson. Long live Prince!
Same way...I'm 43 and fell in love with him when I was 3 when Purple Rain movie came out. I could never afford his tickets. Now that he's gone I can. His passion for music and his deep cuts of music makes my heart hurt and smile at the same time.
I guess we should always celebrate his genius. I was lucky enough to see him once. In 1985 had just turned 17 and I drove several of my friends to New Orleans and saw this tour in the Super Dome. It was a wild night! I was mesmerized@@melissaw5215
GOAT n my book. Against the grain , did it his way. Decades long run. Ups & down. Classics some weak albums but always kept it moving. I admire him so much. Determination. A GIANT that was barely over 5ft Tall
He gave us every bit of himself..the spilts, the hours of dancing, the jumping off of pianos, all non stop in heels. Prince was NOT a drug addict. He didn't take pain medicine to get high he took it to survive free of pain and to fulfill contracts he made to please us. I will forever miss him but he deserves his rest. RIP with Angels Wings
I had a double hip replacement in my 40s. I did crazy workouts/did splits most of my life but not like him. I’ve been watching Prince vids recently. That’s a lot of wear and tear on his body. Wonder how long he had it? Don’t know much about his religion or if it’s true that he couldn’t have surgery bc of his religion. I remember asking my neighbor who are JW. It sounded like yes or something that sounded like yes you can have some procedure or alternative. I didn’t want to keep asking him or think I’m going to start some altercation. They’re nice people. Knew them over 25yrs
@caroldaronch1974 he did have hip replacement from my understanding but problems persisted. He also had problems with his hands. I always wondered how he played the guitar so well bc he was a small man, but his hands were big for his size. The heels I think created the problems. You will see in his later videos he no longer wore the heels. Part of me also believes he was tired. He had given everything to us on stage. He was a Jehovah Witness and very religious. I read that his wife Mayte was told of the problems with the baby before delivery and the Dr wanted to do different things and Prince rejected everything bc he felt God wld take care of it. They cldnt change the deformities so I don't know what the idea was. He got 3 different women pregnant but they all had problems with miscarriages. That tells me the issue was more than likely with Prince and it seems he had a hard time excepting that. He really wanted kids but it wasn't to be. The things he carried privately were probably incredibly heavy. I really believe he was ready to go even though it wasn't his choice to leave here.
@@caroldaronch1974neighbor lying if they r jws. They always try to save face by saying there's an alternative. Truth be told..as a friend of an Ex Elder...You cannot if it may require blood transfusion. Most dr.s won't do the surgery if you refuse to have the blood on hand incase. I've seen many die in pain bcuz there WERE NO alternatives. They throw "alternatives " put there as if it's always one. Most if the time there is none. Sometimes even geniuses get played by religion if they are in emotional pain 😢❤❤❤..........He was a great man and very cool in person. I miss him.
You are right there are people that only take pain meds for pain. I’m one of them. I had undiagnosed head injury for 16 years that caused unrelenting headaches at all times. I was on pain meds that were given to cancer patients and getting fentanyl shots. The only time I had relief was when I slept. Doctors thought I just wanted to get more drugs. I didn’t. I just wanted to stop hurting. Finally I found the right neurologist that knew what was wrong. I’m off pain meds completely now. There is that 1% that really need the pain medication. Don’t judge someone until you’ve walked in their shoes
Sadly, i think he is more loved now than when alive.. im sure hes looking down on us smiling though as he always did in life as well. His spirit is Godly 💜🩵💙
If I was to DANCE to this song for the entire 13 minutes--I'd have to be hospitalized afterwards! Leg spins, jumps, Holy-Ghost stomps--all in high-heeled boots, even! Hell, my feet are hurting just watching this legendary man move around. And he's singing, playing the piano, and leading the performance?! A mere mortal wouldn't dare do all that--but a PRINCE can do it!
At the same time and in retrospect, it makes me sad to see this because all that extra strain on his body was what caused him so much pain later in life and, ultimately, what killed him. He was an amazing performer, that's for sure.
@@mellowyellow415 Never thought of it that way, but sounds like a reasonable analysis. It may have also went that way for MJ and perhaps for more dancing performers on pain subscriptions.
Sadly Prince said he almost had a nervous breakdown doing this tour....so much at once the movie, tour and he was still dealing with Vanity leaving even though he had many women.... 💜💜💜💜💜
Wow! Wish i had been at this show. I was at one in the 80's and caught a guitar pick he threw out in the audience. You are absolutely correct...no one will come close to his genius. Well said!!
Prince is representative of what every artists WISHES to be. He is a genius! His stage presence was electric⚡️I believe what’s even more inspiring about him, is how he lets himself lose control without losing focus. He wanted the audience to feel his passion, his love for performing. Witty, charming, bold, sexy and talented! That’s the one and only, the artist formerly know as Prince. Who is loved by so many including me❤️❤️❤️☔️💜💜💜🤍🤍🤍
@@TMthe33rd And bass. And drums. And keys. And compose. And recording engineering. And mastering. Prince Rogers Nelson was the real renaissance music-man.
I just can’t imagine anyone ever arriving on the music scene with his talent, excitement and production levels of performance. We had Little Richard, Elvis, James Brown, Bowie, Madonna and MJ but nobody comes close to Prince. All round genius. Since him who’s been at that level? The musical talent with singing n dancing? Nobody. We were so lucky to have witnessed him live. RIP legend.
james brown is a HUGE influence on prince.(as is jimi hendrix) james brown set the bar for these kinds of performances. go check out some live footage of james. there would be no prince without james brown ua-cam.com/video/i4_atsdJDcQ/v-deo.html
Prince was the only person who could wear high heels, satin and lace and be the sexiest person in the whole building. The world lost a brilliant treasure when he passed away
Prince has not gotten enough respect when it comes to him being a Great Bandleader. But it is something that True Prince Fans and friends already know. He was A "Great Maestro". Every band member in all of his groups were extensions of his musical soul. He also got the best out of those musicians. They often surprised themselves. But Prince had a way of motivating, Encouraging, and challenging other musicians. He knew their strengths and weaknesses better than they did.
CorrectVision3 I agree, the late Maurice white , did accomplish alot founder of EW&F prince and Maurice white mind me.of each other, only thing Maurice was not flashy, but great leader, composer, arranger, musician , producer, he did not dance like prince, and not wild like him, but they have alot in common both.artist was musical geniuses, in the 70's EWF, and prince i discover prince 1978 fell in love with him. Great performance in concert ,I had the privilege to see him twice in the 80s and Earth Wind & Fire Prince will definitely be missed there will never be another Prince. May Jehovah be with them.
He sure did. His band was so tight. All in their prime, top of their game. This performance is joyous from the first to the last note. It’s so great to have him on film like this. I am enjoying people’s memories of him, too. He is just mesmerizing. Always was. I’m the same age as Prince. His music brings me right back to some truly great times. I saw him later in his career on the Musicology tour. It was, and he was epic. I remember like it was yesterday. And his presence on stage was very elegant. Beautiful artist.
I am just seeing this video and I am very happy. I was in attendance at this very performance and ironically I met Prince the night before at the Hyatt Capitol Hill where he was staying. I worked as a bellman and took his tour luggage to his and the band rooms. The band was very friendly especially Wendy when I delivered their luggage. Prince was in his suit by himself when I got there and we spoke briefly as I put his belonging away. But he had a mysterious aura with him I remember. He was a very good brother and I miss his greatness!!
WTF did I just experience? Every time I've looked at him, in a thousand different videos and interviews, I've never felt that I'd known enough or would ever know enough about Him. He just was another world unto Himself, within our world. Prince is Universal Magic.
@@juliessister5562 Exactly!!!!! What must it have been like for anyone to be around that energy 24/7 ?!?!?!?! Wendy Melvoin said it was "jaw-dropping". I totally believe her. GOOD GOD!!!!
@@beaubleu1 I’ve seen him in concert twice and right now feel exhausted just thinking about watching him lol😂. It’s also amazing he didn’t lose his balance and fall the way he jumps around all the time😂. So sad so many amazingly gifted and talented people have lost their lives to addiction😢.
Shit! This has just made a 62 year old man cry tears of pure joy and despair at the same time. Joy because this is 13 minutes of pure Majestic Brilliance and despair because I never saw him live. Prince is not only a Legend and a Genius he is also the greatest artist/performer that ever lived.
THIS IS AN EDUCATION...imagine the next morning and having to walk into homeroom(had to go to school momma didn't play that) after this the night before...SHOT OUT THE FRAME...mind was elsewhere...😍😍😘😜
i saw him in '08 STILL THE SAME.. didnt age.. still the most electrifying person... it was a very intimate audience like we were all one.. so much love and tears...ive had chills writing this comment... hes appreciative that we appreciate him. legend that will live forever
They don’t make ‘em like they used to. Both MJ and Prince were entertainers, not singing in a studio w auto tune assisting. Multiple talents from magnificent men.
I am stunned every time I watch this. It is a work of art that can never be replicated. The whole show was perfectly orchestrated. Not humanly possible.
Prince is not a star. He is a ICON. I started listening to him when Purple Rain first came out. I was 11 years old then. Now I am 44. He was my first musical idol. When I heard he past away, was like part of me died to. He will all ways be my number 1.
I'm 40 and my mom was a fan so I grew up listening to him and continued as an adult. I don't think I've fully processed that he passed away. He was one of my favorite go-to musicians (as well as Stevie Wonder) would cycle through whatever music phase I would go through. At least we still have his music and videos/movies.
Scott David I m 44 and started at the same time my dad died on 3rd March as Prince die in the April and felt the same heartbreak it’s crazy how you have a bond connection and live for someone you never met, that’s the power or and artist and real music RIP Prince we love ye!
When Prince broke into that praise break/two step that he learned at the Lake Minnetonka Holy River Baptist Church at 11:39-12:05, that's my favorite part of this video!
The Purple Rain tour was one of the best concerts I ever saw. I caught three of Prince's live shows and watching this brings back so many memories. He would always play for nearly three hours. Amazing..I miss him every day.
c6ft2006 Had the pleasure of seeing him in 2010, and he did not stop for a good three hours. He bounced and sang and played and danced right through and damn, did he look good doing it. Looked as good stepping off the stage as he did coming on it. I'm so glad I saw him live.
No one EVER will replace Prince. I'm blessed & thankful for having had this chance to see him performed live and it was electricity and 🔥💜 each time. He was simply The MUSIC. God, 👁️ miss him so so so much and it was never enough :'(
I could watch Prince forever. His vocals, guitar abilities, and flat out performance are legendary. The world lost a bright light when he passed. Thank God for Prince Thank God for his music. Thank God that he’s living with him
I'm 51 years old. I saw him perform 2x. Even looking back I'm just amazed at the energy that he and the band had when they did a live show. I don't know of any other artists that could top this.
Not top, but maybe a close second would be a Tina Turner concert. Her jamming for hours in those stilettos was incredible. Still agree Prince is better😎
You cannot keep this kind of genius under wraps. People are seeking him anywhere he can be found. More people are discovering him and want to see/ hear his work. He would not want his work hidden now. He is music and his pleasure was performing for us. In turn, we are in awe.
Prince paid tribute to James Brown on this one. Coming up on 40 years. Those of us that were teens during this time were fortunate to witness one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Thank you, Prince. Rest in POWER!
Whew! That is what i call a very very highly charged performance. LOL he had his James Brown moves and then some, wow! I regret I never got to go see Prince in concert. This is awesome. He gave it all.
My wife and I saw Prince perform at the United Center about 7 years ago. We spent $200 a piece for tickets. After the 3 hour jam session I felt like we got over on Prince. The most electrifying entertainer of the 20th Century
For this video to be thirty three years old and in such great quality that you can hear him flipping the microphone stand around, I watch in complete amazement. I miss you my man, thank you for your the memories.
He had to be in peak physical condition to “explode” like that. I’ve. Never come close to seeing anyone dance and perform with that much passion and no n-stop energy. He probably had a work/ out gym in his house…. INCREDIBLE 🕺
I watched this concert a huge number of times. Been a fan since he only wore thigh highs and a trenchcoat. I remember radio banning his music until after midnight because they were so afraid of it. Rest well, sir and thank you.
Now That I'm 52 I see this a whole different way. I thought 4 years of cheerleading messed my hips, neck and joints. I couldn't imagine this for decades. He TRULY gave us his ALL.💜
Same here as well. Years of high intense aerobics/step class and running 9 flights of stairs up/down multiple times a day for years - in heels. And of course dancing the nights away to Prince and many more. I'm paying the price and so did Prince. Love the man, he did all he can until he couldn't anymore. Bless his weary soul, now in the afterlife. 💜💜💜🌟⭐✴
You know I was always a Prince fan and I thought I really knew his music. He was always one of my all time favorite musicians. When he passed I began playing all of the hundreds of songs and basically thanks to modern nano tech I became a reborn fan. I care for the Artist now at a level I never could of imagined. So here I am today once again appreciating the man even more than those years ago. I love and respect him even more since his passing. You know what they say "You dont know what you got until it's gone" I am now a SUPER, SUPER, SUPER fan today.
💯! I love him & his music so much that I've told my daughter that there's only one song that's to be played at my memorial service......Holy River by Prince!
Yeah I feel this. Somehow I now have SUCH grief & mourning for him. And I see HOW TRULY TRULY SPECIAL HE WAS! To love and devotion he had for his Muse is sadly something completely unseen today.
This man was EVERYTHING. As many have said, he IS music. But…he IS sex. He IS energy. He IS playfulness. He IS depth. He IS angst. He IS beauty. He IS funk, and fashion and fun. He IS pleasure, and pain. He sings “most people in this world are born dead, but I was born alive.” So apropos. I hope he found his way back home. ❤
" “most people in this world are born dead, but I was born alive.” So apropos." Apropos indeed. He needed his narcissism to give him the confidence to achieve what he did with his music and performance. This performance is outstanding. I see the influence of James Brown and MJ here, but Prince certainly makes it his own.
My wife and I saw him live in Scotland, Diamonds & Pearls tour, 1992 Glasgow. Awful support acts (Shakespeare's Sister, anyone?) but as soon as he hit the stage, everything changed ........... at one point, the band were in full on jam mode, Prince went off, in between numbers, to change but he knew the cameras were still on him, him being 'changed' outfits by gorgeous women backstage all the while 'winking' at the camera, knowing it was going out on the huge screens out the front. He appeared back onstage up the top (the stage was three high) next to the drummer, did a somersault, bounced off a kiddie trampoline, somersaulting, again down onto the next level where the horn section were, landed doing the splits and the mike stand just coming up to his mouth (a la Purple Rain) and just carried on, as if nothing was happening. I was gobsmacked, never seen anything like it ever!
This band was TIGHT. Funky as hell. Prince will always be the GOAT, no one can convince me otherwise. I miss you, PRN 🥺☔☔☔☔☔ the music has defined me. I wouldn't be who I am today without this legend. 🎵🎵🎶🎶🎧🎸🎸🥁🥁
how can people even say that pop music nowaday's is good. jesus...take every Grammy winner of the past 10 years...get them together...they can't even clean Prince's shoes. What a genius Prince was.
been in love with this beautiful man since i was 13,, his passing devastated me,, im still in shock to this day,, i love,, adore and miss him like family,,i grew up to his music,, i am so hurt by this and sad i never got to see him live
becky martin I'm also crushed ...no one in Gods creation has ever affected me like him. Dear beautiful Prince, I will always love u....forever...please don't let the music stop...and thank u 4 it all. When he looks in the camera..omg..those eyes...makes me wet still...Prince 4ever.
Prince, his music 🎶 🎵 is unique and his style is original 🎉🎉Prince is a songwriting genius 🎉🎉 He is authentic and real. He's unapologetically real and true to himself and his music 🎶 🎵
I saw him in Las Cruces NM. this same tour about a week or so before this performance. I was completely blown away! the greatest show i ever seen..... there alot of great artists or bands out there, but prince has got to be the greatest all around performer ever! Was always missunderstood and underrated 😑This folks is the reason this guy died so young. He put it all out there and left nothing on the table! nothing have way... God blessed him and he took full advantage of his talent. RIP to the one and forever only PRINCE.....
"I'M NOT DONE YET!" Haaa!! Please understand how great this man was. A concert that was well over 2 hours., this was his ENCORE before he ended with Purple Rain! The man was a BEAST onstage. Perfect seats. I saw "The Kid" 8 times. This was concert number THREE. We made our way up front. Seeing him grow as a musical genius and an amazing humanitarian was a blessing. From New York in 1980, when he was just finding his way, all the way to my last concert. Musicology on.... April 21, 2004. :[ I bought tickets in 2011 and gave them to my daughter. She wanted me to come with her. I told her that she was about to see a true musical genius and she needed to take a friend that loved him as much as she did. Yup, I was crying and shaking when I gave her those tickets. "I've seen him 8 times. It's YOUR turn now." BIG HUG. MANY TEARS. I dropped her and her girlfriend off at the Coliseum in Charleston. Memories flooded me. Young, wild Prince in crappy costumes. Older, more sophisticated, incredible control over every aspect of his art. I could hear the roar of the crowd from the parking lot. I cried like a baby and DIDN'T KNOW WHY. I was happy for my daughter. But, something was wrong. I knew that I would never see him again. I pulled myself together when the crowd started spilling out of the building. I see my beautiful, 16-year-old daughter. (I had her when I was 40 years old) She's crying. HARD. So is her girlfriend! "What's WRONG?? ARE YOU TWO OK??" "Ohhh!! MOMMM!! He was wonderful!! We never wanted it to ENNNND!!" Thank you, Prince. Thank you. I love you and miss you so damned much.
That’s wild. Good memories eh? I saw this tour as well but was somewhere at the back.
I'm jealous
He was magical...his body went thru torture to give us those performances, as much as he demanded perfection, he lived so humbly...Regular seats were 12.50 back in the day
So jealous I wish I saw him once
@@stephaniepapaleo521 Interesting comment. Can you elaborate please? How did he live?
Prince was the only man that could walk into a room wearing lace, makeup and high heels and steal every woman in there. There will never be another Prince. RIP
I didn't even have a girlfriend and he stole her
@@shethingsd Exactly, like a purple bandit in the night, cleaning house. Leaving NO crumbs behind!.....Seriously, I haven't heard about another musician coming anywhere close to Prince's musical talents in my 47 yrs. Who else plays/played as many instruments as he......masterfully? Or played every insrum. on their own album at 19 yrs old?.......I'll wait........🤔😴
He did the slip n slide 😆
Or your man lol
Dam he fine as hell!❤❤❤
I had a completely shitty day today. Came home and got the alert that Purple Rain turned 40 today. Instantly put on let's go crazy and I was projected back to my 16-year-old self. A 56-year-old man dancing around the house, singing, screaming and crying all at the same time.
I feel so much better now.
Thank you for your music Mr Nelson.
Long live Prince!
Same way...I'm 43 and fell in love with him when I was 3 when Purple Rain movie came out. I could never afford his tickets. Now that he's gone I can. His passion for music and his deep cuts of music makes my heart hurt and smile at the same time.
I guess we should always celebrate his genius.
I was lucky enough to see him once. In 1985 had just turned 17 and I drove several of my friends to New Orleans and saw this tour in the Super Dome. It was a wild night!
I was mesmerized@@melissaw5215
Me Too. I The Purple One Beyond💖💞
Only Princess could do that. He’s hot, sexy man!!💖💕
Same here man! I'm the same age as you and I feel the same.
What an amazing performer. Simply the best to do it. He sang. He danced. He played. He performed. The level of creativity he has is astounding.
Instruments, played instruments, taught himself
Prince did it HIS WAY. From the beginning to the end. Anything different and we probably wouldn't be having this discussion about how he was the GOAT.
GOAT n my book. Against the grain , did it his way. Decades long run. Ups & down. Classics some weak albums but always kept it moving. I admire him so much. Determination. A GIANT that was barely over 5ft Tall
He gave us every bit of himself..the spilts, the hours of dancing, the jumping off of pianos, all non stop in heels. Prince was NOT a drug addict. He didn't take pain medicine to get high he took it to survive free of pain and to fulfill contracts he made to please us. I will forever miss him but he deserves his rest. RIP with Angels Wings
I had a double hip replacement in my 40s. I did crazy workouts/did splits most of my life but not like him. I’ve been watching Prince vids recently. That’s a lot of wear and tear on his body. Wonder how long he had it? Don’t know much about his religion or if it’s true that he couldn’t have surgery bc of his religion. I remember asking my neighbor who are JW. It sounded like yes or something that sounded like yes you can have some procedure or alternative. I didn’t want to keep asking him or think I’m going to start some altercation. They’re nice people. Knew them over 25yrs
@caroldaronch1974 he did have hip replacement from my understanding but problems persisted. He also had problems with his hands. I always wondered how he played the guitar so well bc he was a small man, but his hands were big for his size. The heels I think created the problems. You will see in his later videos he no longer wore the heels. Part of me also believes he was tired. He had given everything to us on stage. He was a Jehovah Witness and very religious. I read that his wife Mayte was told of the problems with the baby before delivery and the Dr wanted to do different things and Prince rejected everything bc he felt God wld take care of it. They cldnt change the deformities so I don't know what the idea was. He got 3 different women pregnant but they all had problems with miscarriages. That tells me the issue was more than likely with Prince and it seems he had a hard time excepting that. He really wanted kids but it wasn't to be. The things he carried privately were probably incredibly heavy. I really believe he was ready to go even though it wasn't his choice to leave here.
@@caroldaronch1974neighbor lying if they r jws. They always try to save face by saying there's an alternative. Truth be told..as a friend of an Ex Elder...You cannot if it may require blood transfusion. Most dr.s won't do the surgery if you refuse to have the blood on hand incase. I've seen many die in pain bcuz there WERE NO alternatives. They throw "alternatives " put there as if it's always one. Most if the time there is none. Sometimes even geniuses get played by religion if they are in emotional pain 😢❤❤❤..........He was a great man and very cool in person. I miss him.
What great commentary! YES!
You are right there are people that only take pain meds for pain. I’m one of them. I had undiagnosed head injury for 16 years that caused unrelenting headaches at all times. I was on pain meds that were given to cancer patients and getting fentanyl shots. The only time I had relief was when I slept. Doctors thought I just wanted to get more drugs. I didn’t. I just wanted to stop hurting. Finally I found the right neurologist that knew what was wrong. I’m off pain meds completely now. There is that 1% that really need the pain medication. Don’t judge someone until you’ve walked in their shoes
“Ian got no money but honey I’m rich on personality “💯
I am sure this is the best video on the entire internet.
Prince was a star.
I do hope before he passed Prince knew how much he was loved . Such a talent .
I am hoping so too. 💕
Sadly, i think he is more loved now than when alive.. im sure hes looking down on us smiling though as he always did in life as well. His spirit is Godly 💜🩵💙
Now that was CHURCH!
This dude was so bleeping funky and FINE. I was in love with him.
Prince was on something different.
👍🏽💯
Bottom line. Plain and simple.
Prince WAS something different
Prince owned the whole stage, it was his play ground 😂. This generation misses authentic talents.
Absolutley!
I believe that.
I mean he did literally play basketball on it 😅
No doubt
@IM THE BEST Nope.Talent is a gift. So if you're truly talented,you are gifted.
If I was to DANCE to this song for the entire 13 minutes--I'd have to be hospitalized afterwards! Leg spins, jumps, Holy-Ghost stomps--all in high-heeled boots, even! Hell, my feet are hurting just watching this legendary man move around. And he's singing, playing the piano, and leading the performance?! A mere mortal wouldn't dare do all that--but a PRINCE can do it!
😂😄😅😆
His moves were awesome, he had such energy. I could watch him all night.
I know right! I wasn’t till I developed chronic osteoarthritis and sciatica that I understood what he went through
Yes he was one and only!
That's why he was on pain pills, bless his heart, his feet & legs were wore down. Love Prince Forever💜☪️💜
One of the greatest musical geniuses who ever walked the face of the earth. Period.
Amen 👌🏼
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜@@guadalupehicks283
I once read that Warner Brothers used to take their other artists to Prince concerts to show them what a great concert should look like.
Glen McClure If the artist need to learn then yes, Prince was the man to see.
XD
I believe it! This is true showmanship!
@ijcn0jir3nvjn3fjcifn hahahahaha
@@kyleramone9825 prince said James brown was one of his mentor.
This show is a legend. His talent is undoubtedly indisputable. He's a superman....
Imagine doing all that every night on tour. This man's energy levels were divine.
Soooooo DIVINE 💋💋💋
At the same time and in retrospect, it makes me sad to see this because all that extra strain on his body was what caused him so much pain later in life and, ultimately, what killed him. He was an amazing performer, that's for sure.
@@mellowyellow415 Never thought of it that way, but sounds like a reasonable analysis. It may have also went that way for MJ and perhaps for more dancing performers on pain subscriptions.
Sadly Prince said he almost had a nervous breakdown doing this tour....so much at once the movie, tour and he was still dealing with Vanity leaving even though he had many women.... 💜💜💜💜💜
One of the reasons why he would swap out band members so much. And to think he would still do jam sessions after all the crowd went home!!
I was at this show. The first of six times seeing him. No one else will ever come close to his genius.
So lucky...
Best musician Evah...
No one - Ever, I agree!
Lucky you, what a performance to see live!!
You are absolutely right... A genius
Wow! Wish i had been at this show. I was at one in the 80's and caught a guitar pick he threw out in the audience. You are absolutely correct...no one will come close to his genius. Well said!!
Prince is representative of what every artists WISHES to be. He is a genius! His stage presence was electric⚡️I believe what’s even more inspiring about him, is how he lets himself lose control without losing focus. He wanted the audience to feel his passion, his love for performing. Witty, charming, bold, sexy and talented! That’s the one and only, the artist formerly know as Prince. Who is loved by so many including me❤️❤️❤️☔️💜💜💜🤍🤍🤍
Well said! 💜💜💜💜💜✨🌟⭐️⚡️🔥🔥🔥
"inspiring about him is how he lets himself lose control without losing focus" Well said.
True, Prince is the ultimate Musicians' Musician. (and IMO the greatest and most complete Artist & Musician of all time!) ... O(+> 💜 4ever
And a sexy M-ker at that
@@nota7660 I agree. Yum.
He didn’t make MUSIC
He was MUSIC
THE GREATEST EVER.....nobody even come close
YES
Ehem!
Michael Jackson
Ditto. Prince was such a whirlwind of energy when he performed. A real genius.
@@lonelystarboy Michael can't play guitar like Prince
@@TMthe33rd And bass. And drums. And keys. And compose. And recording engineering. And mastering. Prince Rogers Nelson was the real renaissance music-man.
I just can’t imagine anyone ever arriving on the music scene with his talent, excitement and production levels of performance. We had Little Richard, Elvis, James Brown, Bowie, Madonna and MJ but nobody comes close to Prince. All round genius. Since him who’s been at that level? The musical talent with singing n dancing? Nobody. We were so lucky to have witnessed him live. RIP legend.
Madonna has no talent
james brown is a HUGE influence on prince.(as is jimi hendrix) james brown set the bar for these kinds of performances. go check out some live footage of james. there would be no prince without james brown ua-cam.com/video/i4_atsdJDcQ/v-deo.html
Not only that. Self-taught every instrument he played!
💜💜💜✨️
@@beyourself2444💯 right
James Brown, Michael Jackson and Prince groovin' in heaven.
That band is FONKYYYYY
Prince was the only person who could wear high heels, satin and lace and be the sexiest person in the whole building. The world lost a brilliant treasure when he passed away
he only wore the high heels cos he hated being so short
Freaks come out at night singer was a kool cat also who could pull off styles and still wyle the ladies
And take your woman with your permission
You haven't seen me in heels and lace
Totally 👍
Prince has not gotten enough respect when it comes to him being a Great Bandleader. But it is something that True Prince Fans and friends already know. He was A "Great Maestro". Every band member in all of his groups were extensions of his musical soul. He also got the best out of those musicians. They often surprised themselves. But Prince had a way of motivating, Encouraging, and challenging other musicians. He knew their strengths and weaknesses better than they did.
CorrectVision3 I agree, the late Maurice white , did accomplish alot founder of EW&F prince and Maurice white mind me.of each other, only thing Maurice was not flashy, but great leader, composer, arranger, musician , producer, he did not dance like prince, and not wild like him, but they have alot in common both.artist was musical geniuses, in the 70's EWF, and prince i discover prince 1978 fell in love with him.
Great performance in concert ,I had the privilege to see him twice in the 80s and Earth Wind & Fire Prince will definitely be missed there will never be another Prince. May Jehovah be with them.
Well said. Thank you
He made them realize their potential
Well said...but Prince WAS influenced buy Earth, Wind & Fire. Especially with the horn arrangements in his later music.
@@debbiehampton818Maurice was a bad man also. The last song in For You always reminded me of EW&F
Not only was he a brilliant performer, he had a hell of a band, too.
He sure did. His band was so tight. All in their prime, top of their game. This performance is joyous from the first to the last note. It’s so great to have him on film like this. I am enjoying people’s memories of him, too. He is just mesmerizing. Always was. I’m the same age as Prince. His music brings me right back to some truly great times. I saw him later in his career on the Musicology tour. It was, and he was epic. I remember like it was yesterday. And his presence on stage was very elegant. Beautiful artist.
He ain't done yet!
I was amazed watching this as a 13yo kid back then. I’m still amazed watching this in 2024.
Happy Heavenly 66th Birthday Prince!💜💜
I tell you this. There will Never be another PRINCE. RIP. Miss you.
Prince was the greatest musical talent off all-time...Period
Absolutely
Kesinlikle 👍
Hrmmmm
Amen prince was the baddest artist in the land miss him😢
Period. Case closed.
I am just seeing this video and I am very happy. I was in attendance at this very performance and ironically I met Prince the night before at the Hyatt Capitol Hill where he was staying. I worked as a bellman and took his tour luggage to his and the band rooms. The band was very friendly especially Wendy when I delivered their luggage. Prince was in his suit by himself when I got there and we spoke briefly as I put his belonging away. But he had a mysterious aura with him I remember. He was a very good brother and I miss his greatness!!
God has his back. God bless him
❤️❤️❤️
that is an amazing story!!!! thanks for sharing👏
Thank you.brother..i am witness Jehová .i am fan of Prince.post mortem of Prince..
Everybody who meet Prince mentions that mystery about him, thats cool.
Single best live performance ever.
WTF did I just experience? Every time I've looked at him, in a thousand different videos and interviews, I've never felt that I'd known enough or would ever know enough about Him. He just was another world unto Himself, within our world. Prince is Universal Magic.
Lol😂😂…this was just 13 minutes , he does this for well over 2 hours, every time. Just a snippet of your average Prince show😂😂🕊🕊🕊
@@juliessister5562 Exactly!!!!! What must it have been like for anyone to be around that energy 24/7 ?!?!?!?! Wendy Melvoin said it was "jaw-dropping". I totally believe her. GOOD GOD!!!!
@@beaubleu1 I’ve seen him in concert twice and right now feel exhausted just thinking about watching him lol😂. It’s also amazing he didn’t lose his balance and fall the way he jumps around all the time😂. So sad so many amazingly gifted and talented people have lost their lives to addiction😢.
Shit! This has just made a 62 year old man cry tears of pure joy and despair at the same time. Joy because this is 13 minutes of pure Majestic Brilliance and despair because I never saw him live. Prince is not only a Legend and a Genius he is also the greatest artist/performer that ever lived.
The energy Prince had on stage was, and still is, unmatched!
He'll ya!!!!!@@@❤
He'll ya Bop til You Drop and boogaloos till dawn and b Beyond😂
Wow kick ass😊
Monster. No one ever came close to this guy or ever will.
Prince was definitely a star! Above all stars!
If anyone has never seen Prince perform live, this is the only video you need to show them.
true
THIS IS AN EDUCATION...imagine the next morning and having to walk into homeroom(had to go to school momma didn't play that) after this the night before...SHOT OUT THE FRAME...mind was elsewhere...😍😍😘😜
Bro I saw him in 2004 he was the bomb glad mom took me to see the puprle one
i saw him in '08 STILL THE SAME.. didnt age.. still the most electrifying person... it was a very intimate audience like we were all one.. so much love and tears...ive had chills writing this comment... hes appreciative that we appreciate him. legend that will live forever
Have U forgotten Sign O the Times, Lovesexy and the Nude Tours? Even 1 Night Alone was brilliant!
It looks like a massive jam session but it is a perfect timed show at it's best. He was a genius.
They don’t make ‘em like they used to.
Both MJ and Prince were entertainers,
not singing in a studio w auto tune assisting.
Multiple talents from magnificent men.
Alot people should though
I KNOW BUT WHO ELSE WISHES PRINCE WAS STILL ALIVE AND MAKING MUSIC
Me .im.in tears i love him
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I miss him everyday I'm alive. 😢 💙 💜
mee
F**k Warner Bros ! Murderers !
I start watching these Prince videos, then I look up and hours have gone by. I get totally captivated.
Jay Rod me too. I'm stuck for rest of day now thst I can cast to my tv. Love it
@@shirleylewis4164> forget to eat, forget to sleep....then its something that holds on to you...
Same!
Same here 🤗
I start reading emails news etc then Click onto Prince ... never ever get tired of watching this beautiful purple genius .
I am stunned every time I watch this. It is a work of art that can never be replicated. The whole show was perfectly orchestrated. Not humanly possible.
This should be required viewing for all up and coming stars. He wrote the book on how to be a star.
That entire band is his instrument.
Not even out of breath. He was Supernatural.
He had it ALL! More talent than in 1000 people put together and he was just warming up. ❤❤❤❤
This gives me chills everytime I watch it. Prince was an absolute genius. Only Prince could get away with wearing that outfit too. ❤
Mmm mmmm, lord yasssss, and in high heels! Have mercy on us mortals, Purple Majesty!!! 🤩
He.was.so.sexy.in.that movies.under.the.cherry.moon.when.he.kissed.thst.women.twice..he.is.the.sexiest.man.alive..he.is.s.resl.lover.i.csnt.be.without.him.for.sure.he.was.born.sexy
Not only did he get away with it, he owned it!!
Sly from the family stone got away with it too..Lol🤩🤩🤩
And so did Jimmy Hendrix💜💜💜
@@estecanalnosirve34 💯💯
Prince was so ahead of his time he was doing the millirock before these kids were born (@9:17). RIP Prince boundless Pure Talent
Yes, look in Paisley Park and you will find the blueprint for neo- soul.
That’s not even the Milly rock lmfaoooo
Justus Jenkins !
😂😂
Yep
Prince is not a star. He is a ICON. I started listening to him when Purple Rain first came out. I was 11 years old then. Now I am 44. He was my first musical idol. When I heard he past away, was like part of me died to. He will all ways be my number 1.
Agree
I'm 40 and my mom was a fan so I grew up listening to him and continued as an adult. I don't think I've fully processed that he passed away. He was one of my favorite go-to musicians (as well as Stevie Wonder) would cycle through whatever music phase I would go through. At least we still have his music and videos/movies.
Scott David I m 44 and started at the same time my dad died on 3rd March as Prince die in the April and felt the same heartbreak it’s crazy how you have a bond connection and live for someone you never met, that’s the power or and artist and real music RIP Prince we love ye!
Not even an icon, he a LEGEND 🐐
Scott David Same here, I was 14 and his music is part of my life and will always be. The greatest ever 🙏I was lucky to see him twice in concert.
The one and only .... there will never be anyone ever close to the musical genius of Prince that is the only guarantee you will have in this lifetime
Prince was a true master of his craft. I still cant believe hes gone.
When Prince broke into that praise break/two step that he learned at the Lake Minnetonka Holy River Baptist Church at 11:39-12:05, that's my favorite part of this video!
You can tell most of his musicians played in the church.
FACTS!! I thought I was the only one who loves that part/move. I do it all the time now lmao.
Prince wanted to be remembered for his music & he always will be.
The Purple Rain tour was one of the best concerts I ever saw. I caught three of Prince's live shows and watching this brings back so many memories. He would always play for nearly three hours. Amazing..I miss him every day.
I was there! I was 14 I'm 47 now. I still remember this. It was a great concert
I was there, too! I was 16, first concert ever. Obviously, that show spoiled me for life.
c6ft2006 Had the pleasure of seeing him in 2010, and he did not stop for a good three hours. He bounced and sang and played and danced right through and damn, did he look good doing it. Looked as good stepping off the stage as he did coming on it. I'm so glad I saw him live.
c6ft2006 I'm so Jealous :(
I was there too! I was at 5 of the 7 shows. Not telling my age lol! All the times I've seen these videos I never knew they were at the Capital Center!
Wow, 5 out of 7?!! That's incredible!
Prince was in a class by himself.💯💯
No, I'm pretty sure there are quite a lot of midgets still alive!
He was very special though!😁
Number 1. Just like Bowie
AMAZING -- he's channeling a young James Brown with even better moves and voice!!! ✴✴✴✴
There will never be another Prince
The sexiest, most talented being ever to grace us with his presence. The Eternal Prince!!
No one EVER will replace Prince. I'm blessed & thankful for having had this chance to see him performed live and it was electricity and 🔥💜 each time. He was simply The MUSIC. God, 👁️ miss him so so so much and it was never enough :'(
I could watch Prince forever. His vocals, guitar abilities, and flat out performance are legendary. The world lost a bright light when he passed. Thank God for Prince Thank God for his music. Thank God that he’s living with him
Amén 🙏🏼
It was Like he was Possessed by JAMES BROWN,,,,This Performance clearly shows The influence that JAMES BROWN had on PRINCE 😃🤘🤘
Prince Took Them All 2 His Church Of Funk & Owned Them All!! Prince Was Music & Music Was Prince! R.I.P. Purple Royal 1!!!
thats what i always say about him to big homie. he was music.
💜 AMEN 💜...🐾🐱🐾
I'm 51 years old. I saw him perform 2x. Even looking back I'm just amazed at the energy that he and the band had when they did a live show. I don't know of any other artists that could top this.
👍💜
He makes other great artists performances look average. Energy levels off the charts
Gratulation
Gerald......!!!!!
Not top, but maybe a close second would be a Tina Turner concert. Her jamming for hours in those stilettos was incredible. Still agree Prince is better😎
This man was the bomb
You cannot keep this kind of genius under wraps. People are seeking him anywhere he can be found. More people are discovering him and want to see/ hear his work. He would not want his work hidden now. He is music and his pleasure was performing for us. In turn, we are in awe.
Prince paid tribute to James Brown on this one. Coming up on 40 years. Those of us that were teens during this time were fortunate to witness one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Thank you, Prince. Rest in POWER!
Genius in his prime ..26 years old..legend
Whew! That is what i call a very very highly charged performance. LOL he had his James Brown moves and then some, wow! I regret I never got to go see Prince in concert. This is awesome. He gave it all.
Kandi Kane I was too young to see him in concert back then! I wish I did to tell a story!
Probably one of the greatest performaces of all time.
Absolutely
You mean the gay performance..! The i guess you are right
He ain't no Ziggy Stardust - Enough said!
@@HaharuRecords He had more women than you had hot dinners. Closet case.
@@tiehign4187 Yeah youre right. He's a BILLION TIMES BETTER than ziggy.
My favorite of his. Happy 66th, Prince. Gone too soon. 💜
Energy off the charts. He owned that stage.
My wife and I saw Prince perform at the United Center about 7 years ago. We spent $200 a piece for tickets. After the 3 hour jam session I felt like we got over on Prince. The most electrifying entertainer of the 20th Century
For this video to be thirty three years old and in such great quality that you can hear him flipping the microphone stand around, I watch in complete amazement. I miss you my man, thank you for your the memories.
Tim Scott And he still looked just as GOOD as he did 33 years ago!! He was so beautiful! The man did not age at all! 💜
Yep...pretty amazing how the quality is that good. wink wink
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Sheila definitely inherited those Puente percussion chops from her dynamic late Grandpop, Tito ❤️ May he continue RIHP ❤️ 🎸 🎹
Best musician of all time
I told someone he was better than the Beatles. She did not agree. Didn’t mean lyricist. Just better
It's not "Old School" It is REAL MUSIC. Real instruments & Real vocals!
Naazir, Peace God 👑☥I didn't know you were a Prince fan
Good hair, no cell phones, live was live.......
Real talent....🎤🎸🎼🎺🥁🎹🎷
I know that’s right!!
Right
He had to be in peak physical condition to “explode” like that. I’ve. Never come close to seeing anyone dance and perform with that much passion and no n-stop energy. He probably had a work/ out gym in his house…. INCREDIBLE 🕺
JAMES BROWN
I watched this concert a huge number of times. Been a fan since he only wore thigh highs and a trenchcoat. I remember radio banning his music until after midnight because they were so afraid of it. Rest well, sir and thank you.
Now That I'm 52 I see this a whole different way. I thought 4 years of cheerleading messed my hips, neck and joints. I couldn't imagine this for decades. He TRULY gave us his ALL.💜
@Tony I am 57 now and same, rocking to this amazing music without the impact! ha. 💜💜
Same here as well. Years of high intense aerobics/step class and running 9 flights of stairs up/down multiple times a day for years - in heels. And of course dancing the nights away to Prince and many more.
I'm paying the price and so did Prince.
Love the man, he did all he can until he couldn't anymore. Bless his weary soul, now in the afterlife. 💜💜💜🌟⭐✴
Dear Lord. Prince truly found his calling in life. He was created to make music and perform.
PRINCE - is, was and always a STAR - the one and only. Missing you. Forever Love.
Absolutely fantastik!!! No one compares with Prince!!!!❤❤❤
his mike was always ON this is what real talent looks and sounds like
So much energy......Prince baby you're a star!!!!!!!
A real star
You know I was always a Prince fan and I thought I really knew his music. He was always one of my all time favorite musicians. When he passed I began playing all of the hundreds of songs and basically thanks to modern nano tech I became a reborn fan. I care for the Artist now at a level I never could of imagined. So here I am today once again appreciating the man even more than those years ago. I love and respect him even more since his passing. You know what they say "You dont know what you got until it's gone" I am now a SUPER, SUPER, SUPER fan today.
Welcome to the club. He was SO MUCH MORE than Purple Rain and 1999. His jazz, blues, experimental fusion, funk, etc, etc. This man played it all.
💜💯
💯! I love him & his music so much that I've told my daughter that there's only one song that's to be played at my memorial service......Holy River by Prince!
Yeah I feel this. Somehow I now have SUCH grief & mourning for him.
And I see HOW TRULY TRULY SPECIAL HE WAS!
To love and devotion he had for his Muse is sadly something completely unseen today.
Wowza...what an accurate way of describing Prince...nobody like him ever...outstanding, doing his own thing
This man was EVERYTHING.
As many have said, he IS music. But…he IS sex. He IS energy. He IS playfulness. He IS depth. He IS angst. He IS beauty. He IS funk, and fashion and fun. He IS pleasure, and pain. He sings “most people in this world are born dead, but I was born alive.” So apropos. I hope he found his way back home. ❤
PERFECT Assessment.
Yeah,he was born alive other's death? What an arrogance..Well, guess who are still living, right,the one's who was born death!
@@AshSham11 You are an stupid person, right?
" “most people in this world are born dead, but I was born alive.” So apropos."
Apropos indeed. He needed his narcissism to give him the confidence to achieve what he did with his music and performance.
This performance is outstanding. I see the influence of James Brown and MJ here, but Prince certainly makes it his own.
he’s so talented and and then on top he’s so funny. i don’t know I find his attitude funny. the man said some hilarious shit
My wife and I saw him live in Scotland, Diamonds & Pearls tour, 1992 Glasgow. Awful support acts (Shakespeare's Sister, anyone?) but as soon as he hit the stage, everything changed ........... at one point, the band were in full on jam mode, Prince went off, in between numbers, to change but he knew the cameras were still on him, him being 'changed' outfits by gorgeous women backstage all the while 'winking' at the camera, knowing it was going out on the huge screens out the front. He appeared back onstage up the top (the stage was three high) next to the drummer, did a somersault, bounced off a kiddie trampoline, somersaulting, again down onto the next level where the horn section were, landed doing the splits and the mike stand just coming up to his mouth (a la Purple Rain) and just carried on, as if nothing was happening. I was gobsmacked, never seen anything like it ever!
Wow! Love it! 💜💜
Gobsmacked I love the lingo as much as the story lol
I saw him twice in the 90s, his energy and precision is just insane lol😳😂😂😂
And you never will!! The GOAT!
what a ff'in great memory u have there! one for the books ;-)
This band was TIGHT. Funky as hell. Prince will always be the GOAT, no one can convince me otherwise. I miss you, PRN 🥺☔☔☔☔☔ the music has defined me. I wouldn't be who I am today without this legend. 🎵🎵🎶🎶🎧🎸🎸🥁🥁
how can people even say that pop music nowaday's is good. jesus...take every Grammy winner of the past 10 years...get them together...they can't even clean Prince's shoes. What a genius Prince was.
stop hating marcus before i freitass your little fajitas
FACTSSS
John Legend is legit...Beyonce visually...and...and...?
@Frank Lopez I'm talking about musically not socially.
@Frank Lopez Do you know what a "hassa" is Frank? It's a music critic who doesn't think straight....think about it, you'll get it later...
FIRE!!!!! PURE GENIUS!!! SHOWMANSHIP!!!! MUSICIANSHIP!!!! Sadly lacking in the music of today....
Puts a lot of todays so called "artists" to shame.... watch and learn...WATCH AND LEARN!!!
been in love with this beautiful man since i was 13,, his passing devastated me,, im still in shock to this day,, i love,, adore and miss him like family,,i grew up to his music,, i am so hurt by this and sad i never got to see him live
becky martin I'm also crushed ...no one in Gods creation has ever affected me like him. Dear beautiful Prince, I will always love u....forever...please don't let the music stop...and thank u 4 it all. When he looks in the camera..omg..those eyes...makes me wet still...Prince 4ever.
The mind bending talent that is Prince right there.
Prince, his music 🎶 🎵 is unique and his style is original 🎉🎉Prince is a songwriting genius 🎉🎉 He is authentic and real. He's unapologetically real and true to himself and his music 🎶 🎵
4:37 "I'm NOT done yet!" Prince was JUST getting started.
#RIPHisRoyalBadness
I saw him in Las Cruces NM. this same tour about a week or so before this performance. I was completely blown away! the greatest show i ever seen..... there alot of great artists or bands out there, but prince has got to be the greatest all around performer ever! Was always missunderstood and underrated 😑This folks is the reason this guy died so young. He put it all out there and left nothing on the table! nothing have way... God blessed him and he took full advantage of his talent. RIP to the one and forever only PRINCE.....
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No he died cuz he had 2 mg of fetenal in him enough to kill 5 horses but my god what a performance #GAME BLOUSES
The way he play faints the way he looks up I love it
Chills, just unbelievable!!! You could run the entire country off his energy. Wow.
It just doesnt get any better than Prince... I saw him live four times...always gave it a hundred percent...no one worked as hard as he did ....