Choir! of 1999 Voices Sings Prince - When Doves Cry *OFFICIAL VID*

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  • This is what it sounds like when 1999 people pay tribute to Prince and sing When Doves Cry. Recorded live in Toronto at Massey Hall on Monday, May 2, 2016. Special thanks to the Corporation of Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall and our many collaborators to help make this event come together so quickly. Proceeds went to the Regent Park School of Music (rpmusic.org/) and the Share The Music programme (www.masseyhall.....
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  • @clifflavallee2386
    @clifflavallee2386 8 років тому +373

    Happy to have been 1 of the 1999

    • @dyslexicteletubby4048
      @dyslexicteletubby4048 5 років тому +14

      They couldn’t find 1 more person? My OCD is killing me

    • @samisticlife
      @samisticlife 4 роки тому +10

      @@dyslexicteletubby4048 possibly done that way 'cause 1999 was also a track by Prince?

    • @paul0n3il
      @paul0n3il 4 роки тому +1

      y'all did a fantastic job.

    • @shibopshibop
      @shibopshibop 4 роки тому +2

      This performance helped me see things in the lyrics I had never noticed before. This is another one of their numbers I am playing over and over.

    • @joannestark3023
      @joannestark3023 3 роки тому

      That's so neat. Was there an audition or selection process to be part of the group? How does this work?

  • @robbrhone
    @robbrhone 6 років тому +431

    This proves that the world would be a much more beautiful place if we all got together and just... sang.

    • @blancaconejo4290
      @blancaconejo4290 4 роки тому +6

      robbrhone glad to bring y’all together! I love my children a Seraphim Anhaiaca! mother

    • @unfortunatelynottoldthetru5395
      @unfortunatelynottoldthetru5395 4 роки тому +2

      🙏🙏🙏

    • @innerbug3695
      @innerbug3695 4 роки тому +4

      robbrhone sadly this year we can’t physically do that

    • @barbarabonnette2705
      @barbarabonnette2705 4 роки тому +2

      True that brother! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @musclepunched
      @musclepunched 4 роки тому +2

      That's why Islam bans music because it competes with the power of god

  • @WrestlingwithAH
    @WrestlingwithAH 2 роки тому +67

    I come back 5 years later and it still gives me Chills, Princes haunting lyrics stand the test of time

  • @subjektlos
    @subjektlos Рік тому +8

    Did anyone ever noticed, that people, who sing together, look so beautiful?

  • @pierredionne4667
    @pierredionne4667 8 років тому +122

    I am glad I was there, and contributed in my own small way to a tribute to Prince. He will live on through his music.

    • @ania6797
      @ania6797 2 роки тому +4

      Absolutely amazing, thank you for this great performance!

    • @UConnNation12
      @UConnNation12 Рік тому +2

      What a memory

    • @vannaty7
      @vannaty7 Рік тому

      What a beautiful tribute, my friend. Prince would definitely approve 🙏💜

  • @sunstarsmoon
    @sunstarsmoon 8 років тому +162

    Moved me to tears, wow. Dammit Prince. He's probably watching all of this from his purple cloud.

    • @m.e.5171
      @m.e.5171 8 років тому +2

      💜🌸

    • @joannestark3023
      @joannestark3023 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah, he's probably like, "Well, that's certainly different, but I like it."

  • @berlinsassin
    @berlinsassin 8 років тому +84

    We can laugh together or weep, but sing together is the deepest bowing. We will miss Prince.

  • @eileenpizarro1558
    @eileenpizarro1558 7 років тому +5

    Wow. Prince would love this beautiful rainbow of voices. Such love.

  • @kmhartmann1
    @kmhartmann1 8 років тому +8

    Most intimate venue with amazing conducting/directing. I will remember that night for a very long time!

  • @redraven24
    @redraven24 8 років тому +46

    Now THIS is how you do a tribute. That was phenomenally GORGEOUS. 3:43...BAM! Eargasm. I didn't know Prince personally or really get into a lot of his music, but I feel like he would be proud to hear that.

  • @peterkapakos
    @peterkapakos 8 років тому +67

    So honoured to have been a part of this! It was incredible!

  • @jasonwarlond6743
    @jasonwarlond6743 3 роки тому +4

    Simple (apart from arranging 1999 people). Beautiful. Put a smile on my dial. Thank you

  • @hkbolo567
    @hkbolo567 2 місяці тому +1

    I still revisit these performances when I miss those artists we've lost. Euphoric. Cathartic. Healing.

  • @MrLadeside
    @MrLadeside 4 роки тому +9

    Holding that last note was simply ......BRILLIANT !!!

  • @prologueadmin
    @prologueadmin 8 років тому +160

    Amazing what 2000 strangers can do with the right leaders ;-)

  • @jdub7499
    @jdub7499 8 років тому +139

    Real Prince fans will appreciate everything that went into this, great job, it just let me know that he meant just as much to others as he did to me. Prince Forever!!!

  • @MrXylo1966
    @MrXylo1966 7 років тому +1

    Prince would have a smile on his face and a happy heart hearing this. I know I do, as do others who listen and have listened to it......

  • @augustrob1
    @augustrob1 5 років тому +24

    I was skeptical before I clicked on this. I was blown away. Such a haunting arrangement.

  • @mintvelvet3351
    @mintvelvet3351 6 років тому +1

    This made me damn near sob. So beautiful. I miss the Purple one. This song was a blessing.

  • @sellenb
    @sellenb 8 років тому +46

    GOOSEBUMPS! Prince would be proud!!

    • @bernhardgunther4223
      @bernhardgunther4223 6 років тому +3

      anyone who does not get googebumbs listening to this must have a heart of stone...

  • @kit-katnews9137
    @kit-katnews9137 4 роки тому +22

    I'll bet Prince is watching this with pride and joy to have his music still inspired and presented with such conviction, just the way he would sing it live, Beautifully done as always.

  • @delroyjeffers7340
    @delroyjeffers7340 8 років тому +202

    How can 21 people not like this. The world is so cold.

    • @mrsaundriapremo
      @mrsaundriapremo 8 років тому +4

      I see what you did there ;)

    • @DChunk
      @DChunk 8 років тому +3

      21 people just got screwed by Nikki

    • @michaeljames4998
      @michaeljames4998 8 років тому +5

      With 312k views, 21 dislikes could easily be entirely accounted for by simple misclicks

    • @philippegrain7630
      @philippegrain7630 8 років тому +4

      People like it, forget negatives

    • @anthonystone8270
      @anthonystone8270 8 років тому +4

      Maybe they're (the 21) just like my father ...

  • @blackw369
    @blackw369 8 років тому +411

    I just want you to know you just made a 6' 4" 245lb man cry thank you

    • @beasaroze5596
      @beasaroze5596 8 років тому +20

      Oh thats easy, just touch his heart.

    • @jlopez9228
      @jlopez9228 8 років тому +3

      :(

    • @m.e.5171
      @m.e.5171 8 років тому +3

      💜😘😇💞

    • @fuckoff9730
      @fuckoff9730 6 років тому +18

      size and weight have no impact on emotional stability

    • @shiraz9986
      @shiraz9986 6 років тому +4

      Giants has soul too ;-)

  • @ericorr3461
    @ericorr3461 4 роки тому +23

    The chord right at the end ... Canada, it seems, is able to relax in the moment and feel its perfection. Beautiful ... Thank you from one who needs it in the US.

  • @kimboabc
    @kimboabc 8 років тому +66

    So many people showing respect for Prince! Glad I saw this and glad I am not the only one who is and will always miss my Prince ;(

  • @bkgdnoize111
    @bkgdnoize111 2 роки тому +8

    Whoa... That was incredible. That ending... can you imagine how the sound carried in that auditorium???
    Amazing.

  • @Parkeronyt
    @Parkeronyt 4 роки тому +14

    Music heals the body, soul and mind. Sing, sing loud...the world needs more CHOIR CHOIR CHOIR

  • @mrfrogbutt1
    @mrfrogbutt1 8 років тому +93

    U guys make us Prince fans ssssoooooo PROUD! Just so incredibly beautiful.....bravo

  • @spydrmac4010
    @spydrmac4010 5 років тому +20

    I was in tears by the first chorus. A beautiful tribute to an amazing artist...Prince. I thank you!

  • @thisguyrighthere3647
    @thisguyrighthere3647 8 років тому +3

    Fighting back tears. Beautiful.

  • @LaBadessa100
    @LaBadessa100 8 років тому +4

    You made me cry. How much love. So beautiful. Thanks a lot for sharing. Love from Italy. Love to you all 1999 beautiful souls.

  • @avihskshetrii
    @avihskshetrii 10 місяців тому +4

    Rest In Peace ...One of the Greatest Musicians "Prince " 💜

  • @jadlad9666
    @jadlad9666 2 роки тому +9

    No matter how many times I watch this, I always tear up

  • @Bahiya13
    @Bahiya13 8 років тому +160

    Absolutely beautiful!! In tears...

    • @LillieBelle03
      @LillieBelle03 8 років тому +5

      Me too

    • @Ikingy71
      @Ikingy71 8 років тому +4

      Yep, and me.
      Best tribute yet.

    • @anthonystone8270
      @anthonystone8270 8 років тому +4

      I have to agree. The good thing? There are so many to choose from. So many tributes. I suppose that tells you how many people he touched with his existence and artistic genius.

  • @TBC-pu1zg
    @TBC-pu1zg 8 років тому +12

    the best Prince tribute ever made , Great song Great rendition!

  • @linengray
    @linengray 6 років тому +7

    OMG I just found this. Amazingly beautiful. If someone down votes this they have no heart. This would have made Prince cry.

  • @lisskiebeans
    @lisskiebeans 8 років тому +30

    So many people are affected by his loss......what an angel he was. Beautiful.......

    • @michaelb.3482
      @michaelb.3482 8 років тому

      +I am my own super-HERO yes, he was an angel. but those Genius-People have always a problem with Drugs. same to Michael Jackson. Maybe the Hits wouldn´t have been written without drugs. But thats not the Point. He was a Human being in a cold World, made in USA.

    • @AntheaRutherford
      @AntheaRutherford 8 років тому +4

      +Micha eyL Prince did not have 'a problem with drugs'. He was in constant, intractable pain from all the things he did while performing that wrecked his body. He took pain medication to just be able to get around -- he wasn't doing it for fun, or kicks, or to escape from reality. His particular Christian faith prohibited him from doing what was necessary to alleviate that pain. If it, as is likely, turns out he overdosed, it was from the fact that you develop a tolerance for opioids and have to up your intake in order for them to work. That isn't a problem with drugs -- that's a problem with medicine not offering better alternatives (and maybe a problem with religion, but that's not a war I'm going to fight on UA-cam).

    • @annabelliott
      @annabelliott 7 років тому +1

      Such a truly lucid articulation of the root of this terrible opioid horror that continues to shorten and end the lives of people we love. And of our IDOLS, for whom we mourn with the grief beyond understanding. Where were those among friends and family of PRINCE who should have intuited the mortal danger that he faced and intervened? I am sad and ANGRY for the no shows who should have been sure he was not alone after the emergency landing on his flight from Atlanta - and the shot that saved him temporarily (only THIS time). I 'm ANGRY that he was left ALONE at home in Paisley Park. So WHAT if he may have objected to having friends/employees/families w/him? WHERE WERE THE PEOPLE WHO WERE NOT ENABLERS but truly LOVED, RESPECTED and wanted to SAVE him in SPITE of any objections that he may have expressed?

  • @ecfritsch
    @ecfritsch 8 років тому +6

    makes me want to come back to canada and especially toronto!! I'm proud of all of you!!

  • @jcrpete
    @jcrpete 8 років тому +22

    We will be singing along to Prince for eternity, Thanks for leaving us with so much love! RIP my hometown hero!

  • @terrimenke1659
    @terrimenke1659 8 років тому +17

    What I love about this rendition is how pure and simple it is.

  • @brunomazzda
    @brunomazzda 8 років тому +33

    WOW It is amazing you made me cry, thanks for this gift... When doves cry was the first song that i learned of Prince from a 45rpm single that my brother brought to my house (I was 15 yo) since then I have Prince music in my life; my sister told me recently after Prince death that when she hear a song from Prince she doesn´t think in him, she thinks in me because I´m always on his music... this song remembers me my teenage... Prince you always will be awesome

  • @jeffreylocke
    @jeffreylocke 8 років тому +42

    Really great night. Glad to have participated.

  • @override83
    @override83 8 років тому +93

    It's amazing, the demographic, different colors, backgrounds, personal battles, were all put aside for just a few minutes, and all these hearts and voices joined in unison to celebrate someone. It's quite inspiring to hear the beauty of our voices when we join together and put aside differences and false pretenses that seem to be taking over social media.
    Awesome awesome video and tribute!

  • @junethursday2107
    @junethursday2107 8 років тому +4

    Words can not make justice to express how beautiful it is.

  • @rhondalewis2211
    @rhondalewis2211 5 років тому +8

    Just finding out about this Choir! I'm totally addicted!!, this one is especially heartbreaking love Prince miss him dearly it's music needs to live on like this thank you for doing it and continue and all you do

  • @victoriaf2277
    @victoriaf2277 4 роки тому +6

    Perfect example of what we can do together...... with many, but one voice!!! United... Goosebumps..... Could u imagine 🤯 ima Minnesotan and prince is in awe! ☝️🙏❤❤

  • @randomrantsvlogs6288
    @randomrantsvlogs6288 8 років тому +15

    That was moving. Literally brought tears to my eyes. Great performance, great sound. The power of people is un-equaled. Thanks for this........................R.I.P. Prince and Thanks for the memories of a lifetime.

  • @tenngirl4trump
    @tenngirl4trump 8 років тому +6

    all ages singing the words of a musical genius! R.I.P Prince!!! 💜💜

  • @michvair
    @michvair 3 роки тому +19

    Thank you so much for this beautiful tribute to PRINCE. Peace to everyone.

  • @TimothyJ
    @TimothyJ 6 років тому +9

    People being nice to each other for a great tribute and a great time. What a nice change in these challenging times. Can't more people just be nice?

  • @UIV7096
    @UIV7096 8 років тому +12

    This truly, I believe was Prince vision.. to see Nations come together!!

  • @BigMTBrain
    @BigMTBrain 8 років тому +19

    Prince touched so many and will always be here... in his music--such bold, beautiful music--and in our hearts, minds, and souls.

  • @abbyrockchick
    @abbyrockchick 5 років тому +7

    I got chills man..

  • @2damnoldforUtube
    @2damnoldforUtube 4 роки тому +5

    Funny how it still works so well sonically when the building was designed for the sound to go the other way.

  • @oliviaprevost0214
    @oliviaprevost0214 5 років тому +9

    this makes humanity look a lot better

  • @fierywolf1981
    @fierywolf1981 5 років тому +6

    Holy crapola that gave me the chills!

  • @kjlphotographyAD2011
    @kjlphotographyAD2011 8 років тому +6

    I'm sure if there were a way to capture all of the tears that flow from the eyes of those who watch this beautiful video, the world would have a purple river.

  • @jennyoh247
    @jennyoh247 8 років тому +16

    Ahhhhh.... I am too touched by this rendition... Bravo!

  • @don64
    @don64 6 років тому +5

    I think I just found my new favorite band!

  • @antm64
    @antm64 7 років тому +18

    Canada, you are amazing!!! That so many people would perform together just for the pure joy of the sound is heart stopping! LOVE all these videos!

  • @DoctorKettleburn
    @DoctorKettleburn 8 років тому +9

    As I saw the guitarist, I thought 'ew, an acoustic version', which was premature. Still wiping away tears. Absolutely stunning tribute. Thank you.

  • @shemanic1
    @shemanic1 2 роки тому +7

    WOW thank you, this was wonderful & brought tears to an old hippie's eyes.

  • @Martvandelay
    @Martvandelay 4 роки тому +7

    I’m moved to tears. Takes me back to those horrible days and weeks after his passing. This was so beautiful! 💜

  • @michaeltutty1540
    @michaeltutty1540 7 місяців тому +2

    I sang on the Massey Hall stage twice in the 1970s. Our hugh school Senior Choir was invited to participate in the Ontario Music Teachers' Association annual concert. The accoustics are simply amazing.

  • @jacquelinefortune8621
    @jacquelinefortune8621 8 років тому +7

    What a beautiful stunning tribute to Prince. I really shouldn't have watched this at work because the tears just keep falling. Sleep well beautiful one.....I miss you 4ever xxx

  • @patrickermine6325
    @patrickermine6325 4 роки тому +5

    *Goosebumps*
    Magic in the flesh...

  • @anthonystone8270
    @anthonystone8270 8 років тому +91

    I'm a 43 year old, straight male, who has largely been told throughout his life that my appearance alone is INTIMIDATING. Look at my profile picture for the love. And after watching this......niagra falls. I mostly enjoy humanity when we gather together and pay wonderful and moving respect in such beautiful ways to people who touched our lives. Well done C!C!C! and to all of those who were involved in bringing a lot of love to the moment. It's a healing thing, what you all do. I implore, and respectfully request, you press on. Bring more to the rest of us wishing we could do what you do...yet settle for being fans of your work with no regrets.

    • @srspart
      @srspart 6 років тому +2

      Anthony Stone Nice honesty Bro.... Nice!

    • @bindiouston1270
      @bindiouston1270 4 роки тому

      What a cool man! Humanity it seems is struggling, men like this give me hope!

  • @puffanddee1
    @puffanddee1 7 років тому +2

    such beauty,,,thank u prince for your lyrics u touched so many souls see u soon brother

  • @rosemariehiwatig361
    @rosemariehiwatig361 Рік тому +2

    I am listening the videos i love the harmony, i myself is a choir member, salute to the choir master, i know its hard sometime to teach the harmony of a song. Hoping in Gods time i can listen and watch your performance in live..thanks for sharing God bless

  • @sweetpapillon7265
    @sweetpapillon7265 8 років тому +54

    All the celebs that passed so far this year, yes it's a loss. But, losing Prince is an enormous tragedy. He was a phenomenal human being. Two weeks later and we are still mourning and giving tribute to his genius. RIP ♡

    • @natalieyates7968
      @natalieyates7968 8 років тому +9

      +Jessie Fitzgerald i hope he knew how much he was loved

    • @sweetpapillon7265
      @sweetpapillon7265 8 років тому +3

      I believe he did and in spirit still feels our love and admiration. He considered his fans his friends I heard. And, that just validates the kind of person he was.

  • @jimmymungai522
    @jimmymungai522 8 років тому +19

    Gives me the chills every time I watch this. Hauntingly beautiful!!

  • @WrestlingwithAH
    @WrestlingwithAH 8 років тому +13

    This actually brought me to tears Prince would have loved this you can feel the emotion

    • @rikkifknrobin
      @rikkifknrobin 8 років тому +2

      Remember: we are the doves. We are crying

  • @EricLehner
    @EricLehner 6 років тому +8

    Amazing. What a fine way to bring people together.

    • @EricLehner
      @EricLehner 6 років тому +1

      What an accomplishment - truly.

  • @johnobrien1528
    @johnobrien1528 8 років тому +30

    This is incredible

  • @AppaJooey
    @AppaJooey 8 років тому +20

    Very nice tribute, Toronto. I'm inspired to put Prince's original version on repeat and reminisce for awhile...

  • @daniellel.4774
    @daniellel.4774 8 років тому +12

    beautiful, amazing, brilliant and tears in my eyes

  • @annalindemann1
    @annalindemann1 7 років тому +14

    I can't stop crying. I'm so moved by this. Thank you.

  • @tess4813
    @tess4813 7 років тому +7

    thought i was finished crying ....not yet!!! so touching!

  • @robertblauner7680
    @robertblauner7680 Рік тому +6

    This kills me every time, what can U say about him, but GENIUS. 🐐☔ #Prince #PRN #Master #Genius #GOAT #RIP #O4212016

    • @scjazz5211
      @scjazz5211 Рік тому +1

      I just ended up here again on my UA-cam journey. We need more Prince and Choirx3

  • @a.schmidt8843
    @a.schmidt8843 2 роки тому +3

    Ich bekomme immer noch jedesmal eine Gänsehaut wenn ich das Video sehe 🥹

  • @vivilightrose
    @vivilightrose 8 років тому +11

    so amazing. wowza.. thank you 1999 peoples and choirchoirchoir for bringing this out.. truly a tribute to prince..

  • @samj7955
    @samj7955 8 років тому +2

    About to cry tears of joy. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾😍😍😍

  • @07katiesg
    @07katiesg 8 років тому +7

    Crying. Amazing tribute -- the best that I have heard so far.

  • @gigiric2900
    @gigiric2900 7 років тому +4

    Amazingly beautiful

  • @dotchianni
    @dotchianni 8 років тому +3

    This got me all choked up. This was beautiful.

  • @Jazzaaaaa
    @Jazzaaaaa 7 років тому +3

    Beautiful...Pure Eargasm...

  • @DocErk
    @DocErk 5 років тому +3

    This is the most beautiful thing I've seen this week.

  • @elainekimball8396
    @elainekimball8396 7 років тому +2

    I love all of these tributes to such an icon of the best musician and performer!! This one made me cry too!

  • @g.xander4493
    @g.xander4493 4 роки тому +3

    Chills to the bones... I am aplouding alone !! Wow Thank you all

  • @rivet4431
    @rivet4431 3 роки тому +5

    This is humanity at its very best.Love it

  • @TheAuraluce
    @TheAuraluce 8 років тому +23

    This man has brought so many people together like nobody ever did. I miss him.

    • @tixximmi1
      @tixximmi1 5 років тому

      I can think of about 11,364,367 other people.

  • @DeiidraYvonne
    @DeiidraYvonne 8 років тому +28

    This is so beautiful! Maybe at some point I will be able to watch it all the way through. For right now I can't because I don't want to cry at my desk. Thank you...the first 60 seconds that I made it through were AWESOME!!

  • @aracelybello7556
    @aracelybello7556 8 років тому +7

    so beautiful im sure prince would have loved this R.I.P PRINCE 💜

  • @psychoshamrock
    @psychoshamrock 5 років тому +6

    this is so beautiful. I loved this man so much and he would love you for putting this together. Outstanding.

  • @delroyjeffers7340
    @delroyjeffers7340 8 років тому +2

    Thank you Toronto Canada.

  • @TruthBToldcuttheshyt
    @TruthBToldcuttheshyt 8 років тому +6

    OMG!! TRULY AT AWE RIGHT NOW. AWESOME. TEARS ARE FALLING.

  • @nataliesammylove8716
    @nataliesammylove8716 6 років тому +6

    Wow. .. That is so well put together. Truly there are no words that can be strung together to show the level of practice, talent, respect in that auditorium on that day. RIP PRINCE. I'll argue with anyone that you were top 3 enterainer all around all time.

  • @Sariadkgal83
    @Sariadkgal83 8 років тому +16

    love it, gave me chills

  • @leehoward8510
    @leehoward8510 8 років тому +5

    He would have been so incredibly proud. Beautiful. Moved me to tears.

  • @laurencelhoest9420
    @laurencelhoest9420 8 років тому +3

    That made me cry..Thank you...