@@Grizzlox Made up, like the time somebody asked Jimi Hendrix what it was like to be the world's greatest guitarist and he replied, "I don't know, ask Rory Gallagher!". 😆
Other than Hendricks white people never give a person of color credit for being a great guitarist, a couple of the greatest guitarists lead and bass plus acoustic are people of color, B.B.King, John Lee Hooker, Carlos Santana, Ernie Isley, Janice Marie Johnson, Louis Johnson just to name a few great guitarists who will never be considered as great as their white counterparts, but could hold their own against any of them
That was my favorite part of the performance Smiled when he walked up Had a big open mouth smile when prince was as facing them shredding lol that had to feel legendary
It always takes me breath away how much Dhani Harrison looks like his dad. A great talent in his own right but my god he is (as we Scots and Irish say) the spit of his dad !! And George Harrison is absolutely one of the best songwriters in the world. A talent gone too soon.
My favorite story of this performance was Prince asked Dhani how hard he wanted to solo to go, and Dhani told prince to just send it, and boy did he. Drops my jaw Everytime I watch this.
That kid in the middle with that massive smile on his face acknowledging Prince to come to the center for his solo is George Harrisons son. Prince knew the assignment. RIP Legends.
Prince was inducted into the Hall of Fame that night also, so he was feeling really good! One of the most famous videos out there, he killed it. Tom Petty said he could just feel how special it was and that George Harrison would've liked it.
Prince was being extra because he was left off the top 100 guitarist of all time list by rolling stone. He literally rehearsed for 20 min (said "I got it and left) and they were worried because he didn't show up for another practice. He came to show knew the Rolling Stone editor was in the crowd and the rest is as we say history. So yes he was hyped to be inducted but that was a hold my beer moment for Prince. Never slight a musical genius I guess. Also the toss was planned someone caught it.
@@Truthtella Prince is the reason I play multiple instruments today. I was 8yo when Purple Rain came out and I knew from that moment I would play music in my lifetime.
Prince is one of the most underrated guitarist of all times, along with Terry Kath (Chicago), and Buck Dharma (Blue Oyster Cult). Prince stole the show here. The guitar he threw went over his head, and a crew member caught it off camera, but yes, I'm sure that guitar is worth millions. RIP Prince, you can never be replaced.
the big guy princes minder that was holding him up then pushed him back on stage during his showmanship skills caught the guitar prince just walked off stage and left {:-) PAV uk
He wasn't underated, he chose to split up The Revolution and stopped releasing guitar music.Formed New Power Generation and rest is history. If you're old enough to remember first half of the '80s his guitar songs were awesome.
Prince was in his own league, he killed not just on guitar, but on all instruments. Then he rounded it out with being an exceptional songwriter, arranger, producer and a musical genius overall. The GOAT.
Don't exaggerate.He's in a massive group, with loads of professional guitarists who are on that level. Just because he can in dance well, people are acting like capabilities on lead guitar is something beyond what it is
@@Rowlph8888I think Prince's interpretation of this song with his solo was perfect. I sure enjoyed it better than Clapton's. It's not only the technical skill that matters, but the interpretation. Clapton is a bit of a cold fish performer. Of course, Prince didn't do the performance any harm with his outfit and swagger. There is another video showing his interaction with Petty and the other guitarist that was fun. He was a complete performer.
The blonde is Tom Petty. The other one singing is Jeff Lynne, lead of ELO and also a very successful producer and fellow traveling Wilbury. Steve Winwood is on keyboards. He's a star in his own right. The young man behind Tom Petty is Dhani Harrison, George's son. This was a memorial for his dad. Petty and Lynne were close to George and were basically uncles to Dhani, you can see a couple of looks between Tom and Dhani. Prince did not hang with that crowd, but he was asked because he was going to be there for his own induction. McCartney is not part of this. Edit to add: Bob Dylan, the other living Wilbury, was away on tour at the time.
@@jim1771 Not true. Paul and Ringo performed together, along with Dhani, Petty, Jeff Lynne, and Eric Clapton, for the Concert for George, a year after George passed away. McCartney didn't show for the Beatles induction because they were still in court over business. George made the joke "Sorry Paul's not here because he had the speech".
Steve Winwood started as the lead singer for the Spencer Davis Group…at age 16. Then he founded Traffic, which was a great band, with Dave Mason. After a few years, Mason left for a solo career (his solo work is also OUTSTANDING) and Traffic broke up. Steve then got together with Eric Clapton (who had been with Cream, who broke up because the other two guys were fighting all the time), and they founded Blind Faith. But after one record and a tour, Clapton pulled the plug, because things were getting too high profile, and he still needed time to decompress after Cream. (Also because of his personal life; Clapton was falling in love with George Harrison's wife, Patty. [They later married.]) So Winwood re-formed Traffic without Mason, and they went on for several years. (Their most-famous songs are from this period.). Eventually they broke up again, although they would occasionally re-form from special occasions, such as the Woodstock 25th Anniversary concert in 1994. Then Steve had a solo career, which fizzled out for a while…before he had a HUGE comeback in the late 1980s. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame with Traffic at this same ceremony. It's also arguable he should be in as a solo artist as well, but that hasn't happened yet. (Had Blind Faith stayed together for longer than one album, he might be in the Hall THREE times.)
Much respect to Dhani Harrison just doing his thing among such a line-up and holding his own. The shear astonishment and joy in his face when Prince does his fallback is priceless
The guy was a once in a generation talent. Vocalist. Song writer. Producer. Showman. Master of god knows how many instruments. Multi-multi talented artist.
My eldest brother met him before he really took off. He asked if my brother wanted to join his band and that he was going to be the next Jimi Hendrix. At the time my bro laughed at him. Little did he know.
I always tear up on Prince's solo. I watch this video a few times a year at least. I love how he tosses his guitar up at the end, and it never comes down. Prince always had a trick up his sleeve.
The fact is when Tom Petty works with other artists he wants each individual to have their moment. He never overtakes anyone. This version of this song worked well due to everyone had their part to shine.
One of the greatest Prince performances of all time. He was so into playing, without a hand from security, he would have fallen off the stage. I love the smile from George Harrison's son, when that happens. Such a classic. Glad I was able to see Prince live, before his untimely demise. RIP
Prince proved in this performance why he's one of the best guitarists ever. The way he switched up his flow multiple times is pure magic and he made it sound effortlessly. There will never be another talent to match him.
@@goodgrief0556 I've seen Jeff Lynn and ELO... And it's become a thing at a ELO gig. Somebody always shouts half way through.. "Jeff ...play something we know"🤣 As in literally every sing song is a hit... Live, he is up there with anyone.🙏
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I love how Prince is just hanging out off to the side and then steps out to let loose one of the greatest guitar performances in homage to another artist ever caught on tape. Fire! Also really great is how Prince channels Jimi Hendrix in that solo. For more guitar fireworks from Prince, check out his set from the half-time at the Superbowl in 2007.
He wrote many of their best songs. This is my favorite Beatle song. Something, Here comes the Sun and Long Long Long are some of my others. He did other masterpieces. It is not as if they only allowed him to contribute a few songs. nearly all of his were masterpieces. John and Paul wrote more great songs but not a lot more at the masterpiece level. The Beatles had three of the greatest songwriters in musical history and they produced more masterpieces than any other band or artist.
That performance by Prince was a direct shot at Rolling Stone Magazine for leaving him off the top 100 greatest guitar players of all time, he is only the greatest all around performer/ musician of all time in my lifetime and I am 50 😉😃
@@jrshelton3398 then you know Jack shit about guitar. His playing style was unique. I would definitely put him in a list of top 100 guitarist. I was in high school when purple rain came out and I was mesmerized. He plays with heart. Something many of the ones that made that list lack.
@@jrshelton3398 That is not so. Every Prince fan already knew what a genius musician he was. He played 27 instruments and played almost every instrument on his first 5 albums.
Jeff Lynne is the creator of the Electric Light Orchestra aka ELO. He is the front man and wrote and arranged all the songs. He sold more records than anyone on the stage.
This was a Beatles song written by George Harrison. George Harrison's son Dhani is on acoustic guitar to the right of Tom Petty. If I'm not mistaken this was after George had passed away and was a tribute to him.
@@andrewcheckley4316 Plus, George's son actually requested that Prince play the guitar in this tribute because he was a fan and knew Price would do amazingly.
On a stage full of Legends with many more accolades behind their names, Prince stood out! Now that's stage presence! One of the all-time great live performances. His guitar playing is extremely underrated.
Absolutely wow! I have never heard that performance before! As much as Tom and the others were slaying it...Prince's solo was beyond anything I expected. Nothing but legendary!
The first guitar solo was a near direct homage to the record. The second solo was Prince. And what a solo! I was hoping Steve Windwood would take a chorus. Tom Petty has a similar timbre to George Harrison. Perfect choice.
@@RyTrapp0 pretty much what I just said that is more than half way up the list which is damn good considering all that came before him I wasn't snubbing I was complimenting
Im always amazed by Princes solo in this. He just goes off but still somehow keeps with the rhythm an harmony of the song. And the way he keeps just building up just like the whole song in general. greatness.
Steve Winwood was on the keyboard. He was the lead singer for the Spencer Davis Group, as well as the lead singer for Traffic and the lead singer for Blind Faith. Jeff Lynne is the other person singing with Tom Petty here. He was the lead singer for Electric Light Orchestra (aka E.L.O.). Lynne and Tom Petty were also in the band The Traveling Wilburys alongside George Harrison, who wrote the song "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" back when he was with The Beatles. George Harrison had already passed away when this was recorded and the performance was done in tribute to him. George's son Dhani Harrison is the one playing acoustic guitar behind Tom Petty's left shoulder during this performance.
Jeff Lynn was lead singer/guitar player /writer/producer for electric light orchestra ( elo ) and steve winwood ( you must look him up ) Spencer Davis group ( 60s ) gimme some loving, im a man ect and he has a successful solo career. Did a great song with shaka khan 80s . Higher love , tom petty was in the heartbreakers and the travelling wilburys with Jeff, roy orbison and bob Bob Dylan and George Harrison whp original wrote and performed this song with the Beatles ( btw George's son was playing acoustic guitar in this )
Don't forget Winwood was with Traffic and Blindfaith too. He was only 14 years old when Spencer Davis Group did, "I'm a Man." OK I am slow Abraham but I still get to point out Blindfaith as well as the fact that he was 50 years older than he was.
A masterful performance by the late Prince Rogers Nelson. A masterpiece of music composition by the late George Harrison. May their souls rest in heavenly peace
Jeff’s voice is just amazing and young Dani Harrison out there in respect for his father and this great song. Also Prince with that solo, amazing! One of the most underrated guitar players but he was famous like none other
One of the all time great performances on guitar. It is kinda mind boggling when you figure out just how insanely talented Prince was. He played something like 30 different instruments across his various albums. Like what?
@@Isleofskye are there any typos in that comment? I followed along perfectly fine until we got to “the first money dor the virgin empire”. What does that mean or what is it referring to?
So glad you guys finally saw this. All phenomenal artists, each and every one. Jeff Lynne (the other lead singer that is not Tom Petty) was the lead singer for Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Some of their most popular songs are "Evil Woman," "Don't Bring Me Down," and "Telephone Line." They have so much great music, the list would make an encyclopedia. Steve Winwood has a lot of good music, too. Some of his most popular songs are "Higher Love," "Finer Things," "Back in the High Life," and "Valerie." Any of those songs would make for a good reaction.
Don't forget Steve Winwood started out when he was about 17 one of his first songs was Gimme Some Lovin. Also another one of his great songs is the Low Spark of High Heeled Boys
Bull. The song and its arrangement are indestructible. The rendition in "The Concert For George" is just as wonderful and Prince isn't even in the same continent when that was performed. It's simply a perfect song with a bulletproof arrangement. Any competent musician would be able to kill it by sticking with the original template
@@rts2465 Hate? Nonsense. I'm a fan of Prince but he doesn't "own" this song. He plays a superb solo at the end of a legendary song which has always been a favorite of great lead guitarists.
This video is arguably one of the best videos on UA-cam. I watch it often and am amazed by the talent of Prince - as are all the superstars that were on stage with him - RIP! Great reaction video Brad & Lex.
That’s Prince for ya. We need some more prince songs on this channel. Also more Beatles as I don’t really know there catalogue of music. would be good to go through there music journey with you guys.
You 2 need to watch Prince's Super Bowl show. It's probably the best ever Super Bowl show and 1 of the top 5 live performances ever in my mind. Prince really is a musical Force.
Prince is nothing less than mesmerizing here. On a stage with some of the coolest, most talented musicians on the planet he still comes off as the coolest and most talented. Man was a legend.
Prince was and still is very underrated as a guitar player and it's a shame cuz he shreds!! He was an amazing song writer and musician. Played multiple instruments. Just such a loss to music to have lost him so young. RIP Purple One. 🙏
PREACH! I think Prince was easily the most underrated guitarist in history. The man was a total master of the instrument, and this performance was a mere taste of what he was capable of. I saw him perform live as an opening act when he was a very young, virtual unknown, and he absolutely stole the show. That show remains one of my fondest memories.
@@MarkLindsayCNC WORD! He was a great all around musician and because his talents were so many and so great, folks overlooked the fact that he was a guitar God. You're lucky to have had that experience and memory. I never got a chance to see him live and it really sucks.
y’all need to start reacting to The Beatles. THE most influential band of all time. start with their early stuff and slowly start to listen to the later stuff. check out I Saw Her Standing There first. or just dive straight into them, just start checking them out. the evolution of that band is amazing.
I have heard this Beatles song countless times. Listening to it with you two made me think this must be the greatest "music artist anthem" of all time. It has been covered by many different artists and it sounds great just the same each time. They put their heart into it because it's a song of who their soul is.
The only thing that can be said is..., DAYYUM!!!! Much the same as listening to John Coltrane playing "A Love Supreme", Prince shows a majestic mastery of musical precision and evocation. Absolutely one of the most salient musical moments ever recorded...
Strictly a rumor but I have read that the George Harrison estate did not want Prince to be a part of this performance and if not for Tom Petty he may not have been there. Prince kind of hangs out to the side of the stage until it is his turn then tossed his guitar to his tech and storms off stage so it seems like there might have been some tension somewhere that night. I wish I knew the whole story.
I am so grateful this moment was so greatly captured. The first time I seen this I had to remind myself to breathe. I'm totally serious. Talk about bringing this song back in such a respectful, talented way. The density of talent onstage, is just insane. It's a hurricane of guitar, just like the title of the song. The story behind this moment in music history is just as interesting. I play this version of the song so many times. I've got so many friends and family into The Beatles. God bless lot of people on that stage. I hope there is a heaven and I hope to go these guys if I get there.
@southernfriedchicken92 his music isn't for everyone. a lot of people aren't gonna like his music. And if u do listen to his music you can't go and expect something magical. His style of music is different from everyone else's.
@@andreaschmall5560 Yes. Never liked the guy. Didn't like his music. Didn't like his style. Couldn't understand why people thought he was sexy. Well, I still don't like his music, but after this I cannot deny his talent.
@@Kickinthescience The Purple Rain one? Yes, though I don't know if I watched the whole thing so maybe I missed something? Didn't do anything for me - I never liked that song.
I love the smile on Dhani Harrison‘s face when Prince continues to play while falling back into the guy’s arms and then is pushed back onto the stage. Then the way Prince turns around and smiles at Dhani, obviously trying to entertain the kid...So sweet.
....side note: Prince improvised that entire solo!!!!! Every news channel (Fox, Cnn, MSNBC...etc.) All said that prince stoled the show!!!! That's how brilliant he was!!!!! RIP to the Prince who would be King!!!
This was 2004 Rock and Hall of Fame induction ceremony where George Harrison and Prince were both inducted. Dhani Harrison always said Prince sandbagged his part of the song during practice but really surprised everyone when he played that awesome solo.
Yes, sandbagged, didn't really rehearse with the band. Prince kept reassuring them it would be fine. Jeff Lynne was not happy about it. During the performance, Tom and Dhani's reactions were genuine. Tom gave a nod to Prince during the live performance to keep going when Prince semi-paused to figure out the timing.
Not just reassured but from what I read, there was an internal fight of not wanting prince to do an original solo and to make him do it as Clapton did.
This is my favorite Prince performance of all time for several reasons. 1st George Harrisons wife wasn't sure about including him in the tribute. 2nd when he falls back into the audience Harrisons son busts out into a big shit eating grin. Third he puts on a clinic. Not only is his technique is flawless and it's showy as hell. And most of all he looks like he's having fun.
GOAT And give it up to Steve Winwood, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Baby Harrison, and the rest. They held that rhythm section down hard, as if they were pushing Prince to fly higher and higher. In a constellation of legends they graciously let one star shine.
@@donnagonatas3155 it’s easy to get them mixed up because this song was also performed at the Concert for George tribute, and many of the same people played in both shows. If I recall correctly, Prince was not in that one but Paul McCartney was. Tom Petty, Dhani Harrison, and Jeff Lynne were in both as far as I remember but it’s been a long time since I’ve watched it.
The guy singing opposite Tom Petty is Jeff Lynne. (You'll remember him from ELO) The dark haired young guy with the acoustic guitar is Dhani Harrison. The son of The Beatles George Harrison.
SO... the story about this performance that just adds to it! Prince showed up at rehearsal WITHOUT his guitar, basically told them he would take the second solo. Tom Petty asked "arent you going to rehearse?" And Prince just smiled, assured them it would be fine, and walked out! Showed up at the performance and KILLED IT! Just makes this performance that much better! Seriously, Im a rocker and Prince was one of the most under rated guitar players ever. Saw him live on the Purple Rain tour and he covered 3 Hendrix songs on New Years Eve in Dallas.... I was in Awe!
A great tribute to George Harrison, the lead guitarist of The Beatles, who influenced scores of other great guitarists, including Prince. What a tribute Prince paid with his amazing performance! Best R&R Hall of Fame performance ever!
Didn’t know Prince could play like this until several years ago when I saw this video. Gained a while now level of appreciation for him, good too soon.
The fact Prince didn't sing was great,it showed his great talent as a guitar player,was up there with older legends showing them he was one too. Great song! Great rendition. Most those guys have unfortunately passed. Was lucky to meet Prince twice,in obscure places.
When Prince threw his guitar at the end, it was his assistant (guitar tech?), the same guy who he leaned back on earlier, who caught it. He knew it was coming so he was ready for it: they'd agreed the stunt earlier. Not sure how many other people on stage knew in advance though.
@@scapito supposedly not even Oprah knew that was coming (the tech was told to hand her the guitar). Side note : petty told the others that prince was going to show them up big time. He went to one rehearsal and half assed it but petty knew prince was a bad ass.
The guy that pushed Prince back up on the stage was the guy who caught the guitar at the end, and if you notice when Prince throws it he looks back to make sure his bodyguard caught it.
The blonde singer was Tom Petty. The guy in the blue hat was Jeff Lynne. The guy playing the organ in the suit jacket was Steve Winwood. The black-haired kid with the acoustic guitar who looked like he was happy just to be on stage was Dhani Harrison, the late, legendary George Harrison's son. (George Harrison being the original writer and performer of this song, as well as being one of the Beatles.) And Prince was Prince. The other musicians were two members of the Heartbreakers (Tom Petty's band), one member of the Electric Light Orchestra (Jeff Lynne's band), and the rest were from Prince's backup band.,
I watched this when it first aired and until then, I had absolutely no idea just how great of a guitar player Prince was. I knew he could play, but thought he was more of just a rhythm guitar player. But he was amazingly skilled and talented.
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when ever you see a group of assorted artist jamming together on stage, I think of a Tribute. As this is one the best underrated song from the Beatles. But all these artists are tops in the game in there own right, playing a masterpiece of a song, so incredible. First time I am hearing this rendition myself and Yes, the solo was so lively, the original version was more tame but still had that fire to it.
One of the three " And That Is How It's Done" performances of all time. Elvis' live performance of "Suspicious Minds", Queens Live Aid performance and THIS! Prince pulled a complete Hendrix on that solo. If he could have out right had sex with it he would have. Apparently he threw the guitar to Oprah Winfrey.
Well, actually Prince threw the guitar up backwards, and Dhani Harrison caught it as it fell down. And that seemed so apt since this song was a tribute to George Harrison.
@@arigelab If you watch the remastered version from last year, you'll see that it goes toward the crowd & I'm assuming hits the floor. Unless he had another guy catch it. But in either video, it's evident that Dhani didn't catch it.
@@arigelab Prince threw it to the guy in front, who worked for him. He gave it to Oprah Winfrey, but she said she couldn't take it and it needed to be in a museum somewhere and gave it back.
This is my favorite music video on all of UA-cam! These are legends of rock ‘n’ roll come together to celebrate George Harrison. And his beautiful son in the background fully amazed by what’s going on with the prince everyone on that stage must’ve been blown away. I am blown away. Love you Lex he definitely did kill it! Truly rock ‘n’ roll and it’s finest react to Steve Winwood who was on keyboards he is a legend and so is Jeff Lynne from the great band ELO. Peace from New Jersey 🙏🏻☮️
Probably one of the greatest moments in rock. Prince was definitely one underrated guitarist, his solo gives me chills everytime.
Supposedly he and other were pissed he was left off of top 100 guitarist by Rolling Stones. They corrected that in subsequent years!
Someone asked Eric Clapton once what it was like being the world's greatest guitarist.
His response?
"I don't know, ask Prince."
facts
@@Grizzlox Made up, like the time somebody asked Jimi Hendrix what it was like to be the world's greatest guitarist and he replied, "I don't know, ask Rory Gallagher!". 😆
Other than Hendricks white people never give a person of color credit for being a great guitarist, a couple of the greatest guitarists lead and bass plus acoustic are people of color, B.B.King, John Lee Hooker, Carlos Santana, Ernie Isley, Janice Marie Johnson, Louis Johnson just to name a few great guitarists who will never be considered as great as their white counterparts, but could hold their own against any of them
I love that performance. Harrison’s boy had the biggest grin watching prince start soloing his dads song
They all did. All those legends of rock just cheering him on like backup singers for half the song. What a beast.
That was my favorite part of the performance
Smiled when he walked up
Had a big open mouth smile when prince was as facing them shredding lol that had to feel legendary
Prince said his one goal was to make Dhani smile *mission accomplished!*
Lol you can tell that magical Prince solo was totally wasted on Bruh it's like feeding someone primarily whose use to hamburger 😢😂😂
It always takes me breath away how much Dhani Harrison looks like his dad. A great talent in his own right but my god he is (as we Scots and Irish say) the spit of his dad !! And George Harrison is absolutely one of the best songwriters in the world. A talent gone too soon.
He literally looks IDENTICAL to George when he was young. It kinda freaked me out lol
Harrison and Lennon had great genes
I thought that WAS George. When was this recorded?
I guess he does look too young
@@misterno-ice-guy8082 that’s his son. This was his being indicted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame not long after he died.
I never seen it. I'll look for it
My favorite story of this performance was Prince asked Dhani how hard he wanted to solo to go, and Dhani told prince to just send it, and boy did he. Drops my jaw Everytime I watch this.
I come to the comment section just to learn all the little tidbits of info like this I otherwise never would have known.
Dhani complained in an interview after the performance that Prince was gratuitous.
That kid in the middle with that massive smile on his face acknowledging Prince to come to the center for his solo is George Harrisons son. Prince knew the assignment. RIP Legends.
Dhani Harrison
Such a LEGENDARY performance !!
Prince got a A++++++++++++++extra more and a guitar sent into heaven. Bless UP y'all .
Dhani had a fake smile him & his moms werent really feelin Princes performance lowkey he said it ina interview
@@XxThePhantomFreezexX true story. He felt it was over the top.
Prince was inducted into the Hall of Fame that night also, so he was feeling really good! One of the most famous videos out there, he killed it. Tom Petty said he could just feel how special it was and that George Harrison would've liked it.
Prince was being extra because he was left off the top 100 guitarist of all time list by rolling stone. He literally rehearsed for 20 min (said "I got it and left) and they were worried because he didn't show up for another practice. He came to show knew the Rolling Stone editor was in the crowd and the rest is as we say history. So yes he was hyped to be inducted but that was a hold my beer moment for Prince. Never slight a musical genius I guess. Also the toss was planned someone caught it.
@@Truthtella
Prince is the reason I play multiple instruments today. I was 8yo when Purple Rain came out and I knew from that moment I would play music in my lifetime.
Prince doesn't play second fiddle to anybody
@@populisttrope9385 the way it should be. Alot of talent on that stage, but he stole the show.
@@negativeindustrial ,that is dope ! Continue to rock out, and much success!
Prince is one of the most underrated guitarist of all times, along with Terry Kath (Chicago), and Buck Dharma (Blue Oyster Cult). Prince stole the show here. The guitar he threw went over his head, and a crew member caught it off camera, but yes, I'm sure that guitar is worth millions. RIP Prince, you can never be replaced.
the big guy princes minder
that was holding him up
then pushed him back on stage
during his showmanship skills
caught the guitar
prince just walked off stage
and left
{:-) PAV uk
Terry Kath...the live version of 26 or 6 to 4 is one of the sickest guitar solos ever...
I always thought he threw the guitar up to heaven so it'd be there waiting for him to play it again
Ha! Not underrated at all. Universally recognized as one of rock and pop's greatest guitarist.
He wasn't underated, he chose to split up The Revolution and stopped releasing guitar music.Formed New Power Generation and rest is history. If you're old enough to remember first half of the '80s his guitar songs were awesome.
Prince was in his own league, he killed not just on guitar, but on all instruments. Then he rounded it out with being an exceptional songwriter, arranger, producer and a musical genius overall. The GOAT.
Don't exaggerate.He's in a massive group, with loads of professional guitarists who are on that level. Just because he can in dance well, people are acting like capabilities on lead guitar is something beyond what it is
@@Rowlph8888 I think he meant as a musician not a guitarist strictly
@@Rowlph8888 you clearly don't understand what he means,It's his greatness of being a rock star not simply a guitarist
And an amazing singer performer and dancer, people forget his dancing
@@Rowlph8888I think Prince's interpretation of this song with his solo was perfect. I sure enjoyed it better than Clapton's. It's not only the technical skill that matters, but the interpretation. Clapton is a bit of a cold fish performer. Of course, Prince didn't do the performance any harm with his outfit and swagger. There is another video showing his interaction with Petty and the other guitarist that was fun. He was a complete performer.
The blonde is Tom Petty.
The other one singing is Jeff Lynne, lead of ELO and also a very successful producer and fellow traveling Wilbury.
Steve Winwood is on keyboards. He's a star in his own right.
The young man behind Tom Petty is Dhani Harrison, George's son. This was a memorial for his dad. Petty and Lynne were close to George and were basically uncles to Dhani, you can see a couple of looks between Tom and Dhani.
Prince did not hang with that crowd, but he was asked because he was going to be there for his own induction.
McCartney is not part of this.
Edit to add: Bob Dylan, the other living Wilbury, was away on tour at the time.
Correct neither McCartney nor Starr showed due to the trio's fallout over the Beatles.
This wasn't a memorial. George was being inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame
@@abrahamesparza01 Correct; George died in 2001.
@@jim1771 Not true. Paul and Ringo performed together, along with Dhani, Petty, Jeff Lynne, and Eric Clapton, for the Concert for George, a year after George passed away. McCartney didn't show for the Beatles induction because they were still in court over business. George made the joke "Sorry Paul's not here because he had the speech".
Steve Winwood started as the lead singer for the Spencer Davis Group…at age 16.
Then he founded Traffic, which was a great band, with Dave Mason. After a few years, Mason left for a solo career (his solo work is also OUTSTANDING) and Traffic broke up.
Steve then got together with Eric Clapton (who had been with Cream, who broke up because the other two guys were fighting all the time), and they founded Blind Faith. But after one record and a tour, Clapton pulled the plug, because things were getting too high profile, and he still needed time to decompress after Cream. (Also because of his personal life; Clapton was falling in love with George Harrison's wife, Patty. [They later married.])
So Winwood re-formed Traffic without Mason, and they went on for several years. (Their most-famous songs are from this period.). Eventually they broke up again, although they would occasionally re-form from special occasions, such as the Woodstock 25th Anniversary concert in 1994.
Then Steve had a solo career, which fizzled out for a while…before he had a HUGE comeback in the late 1980s.
He was inducted into the Hall of Fame with Traffic at this same ceremony. It's also arguable he should be in as a solo artist as well, but that hasn't happened yet. (Had Blind Faith stayed together for longer than one album, he might be in the Hall THREE times.)
Much respect to Dhani Harrison just doing his thing among such a line-up and holding his own. The shear astonishment and joy in his face when Prince does his fallback is priceless
This whole band was overflowing with talent, there is no way this song would be anything less than brilliant.
In a very short period of time, You'll know all those musicians on the stage, just my feeling (Legends)
Allstars of guitar. I feel a lot of people dont know how badass Prince with his guitar, One of the most talented and natural guitarists ever
I think people definitely know how much of a bad ass shredder Prince was. Especially other musicians, most definitely.
The guy was a once in a generation talent. Vocalist. Song writer. Producer. Showman. Master of god knows how many instruments.
Multi-multi talented artist.
My eldest brother met him before he really took off. He asked if my brother wanted to join his band and that he was going to be the next Jimi Hendrix. At the time my bro laughed at him. Little did he know.
And a fucking baller in more senses than one (basketball)
Prince was a true prodigy.
Very True. THere's only one Jeff Lynne.....
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Are we talking George Harrison - Tom Petty - or Jeff Lynn?
I always tear up on Prince's solo. I watch this video a few times a year at least. I love how he tosses his guitar up at the end, and it never comes down. Prince always had a trick up his sleeve.
He tossed it up into the Heavens where he is playing it right now.
In case anyone is curious it was collected by a stagehand as a present for Oprah Winfrey.
One of my favorite Beatles songs of all time and Prince absolutely kills his solo. What a performance!
The fact is when Tom Petty works with other artists he wants each individual to have their moment. He never overtakes anyone. This version of this song worked well due to everyone had their part to shine.
One of the greatest Prince performances of all time. He was so into playing, without a hand from security, he would have fallen off the stage. I love the smile from George Harrison's son, when that happens. Such a classic. Glad I was able to see Prince live, before his untimely demise. RIP
not that it matters but he set that fall up with the security guy first. it wasn't an accident
Um dude, that's a planned stage act. Like jimi playing with his teeth or burning his guitar or playing behind his back.
No not an accident 😂
Ugh! You're so lucky you got to see him. Tickets were hard to get in the extreme when he'd come to the Bay Area I could never get tix. 😪
sucker born every minute
He’d been passed over as a Hall of Famer for guitar and showed exactly how fantastic he was. If you watch Tom’s reaction, he understood.
Prince was a God....all there is to it...His guitar needed a cigarette after that performance...RIP sir
Prince blew up the show, chucked his guitar and walked off like the real G he was.
A tremendous tribute to the Late, Great George Harrison!
Prince proved in this performance why he's one of the best guitarists ever. The way he switched up his flow multiple times is pure magic and he made it sound effortlessly. There will never be another talent to match him.
The singer with the beard is Jeff Lynne, the main man in ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) that you've reviewed a few times. Genius songwriter.
If our friends watched more LIVE versions then they would recognise Jeff :)
Exactly, ELO has so many classic songs it's ridiculous. He was also great in the Traveling Wilburys.
Jeff is very talented producer.He and Tom Petty made so magic.Elo is a legendary band also.
@@goodgrief0556 I've seen Jeff Lynn and ELO...
And it's become a thing at a ELO gig.
Somebody always shouts half way through..
"Jeff ...play something we know"🤣
As in literally every sing song is a hit...
Live, he is up there with anyone.🙏
I love Lynne's sweet voice
WOOOW !!, I had never seen this tribute. Prince totally kills it !!
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I love how Prince is just hanging out off to the side and then steps out to let loose one of the greatest guitar performances in homage to another artist ever caught on tape. Fire! Also really great is how Prince channels Jimi Hendrix in that solo. For more guitar fireworks from Prince, check out his set from the half-time at the Superbowl in 2007.
That half-time show is the best ever IMHO. Gave me chills when he played Purple Rain in the rain. It just felt special and it was special.
That was a good performance from him even covered some foo fighters
@Mike Caetano: Yeah, Prince is channeling his inner Hendrix here, not only in his playing but in his performance and style too.
Probably my favorite halftime performance of all time. I’m so excited for this years though. Love Dre and Snoop.
Although he didn't get much of a chance in The Beatles, I still think this is one of the best songs in their catalog. RIP George Harrison
He wrote many of their best songs. This is my favorite Beatle song. Something, Here comes the Sun and Long Long Long are some of my others. He did other masterpieces. It is not as if they only allowed him to contribute a few songs. nearly all of his were masterpieces. John and Paul wrote more great songs but not a lot more at the masterpiece level. The Beatles had three of the greatest songwriters in musical history and they produced more masterpieces than any other band or artist.
That performance by Prince was a direct shot at Rolling Stone Magazine for leaving him off the top 100 greatest guitar players of all time, he is only the greatest all around performer/ musician of all time in my lifetime and I am 50 😉😃
He’s not one of the greatest guitarists of all time. There’s 1000’s of guitar players that could play that solo. When he died his legend grew.
@@jrshelton3398 then you know Jack shit about guitar. His playing style was unique. I would definitely put him in a list of top 100 guitarist. I was in high school when purple rain came out and I was mesmerized. He plays with heart. Something many of the ones that made that list lack.
Greatest all around performer/musician? That's debatable, but I'm not mad at it.
@@jrshelton3398 That is not so. Every Prince fan already knew what a genius musician he was. He played 27 instruments and played almost every instrument on his first 5 albums.
@@victorylane2377 lets here some of your examples on that list in which is Prince is better.
Jeff Lynne is the creator of the Electric Light Orchestra aka ELO. He is the front man and wrote and arranged all the songs. He sold more records than anyone on the stage.
LOL! Don’t exaggerate
This was a Beatles song written by George Harrison. George Harrison's son Dhani is on acoustic guitar to the right of Tom Petty. If I'm not mistaken this was after George had passed away and was a tribute to him.
George's posthumous induction ceremony into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame .
@@robertsaul234 I had no idea the was George Harrisons son.
@@andrewcheckley4316 Plus, George's son actually requested that Prince play the guitar in this tribute because he was a fan and knew Price would do amazingly.
@@andrewcheckley4316 he looks identical to him…
@@ROArecords2 Dhani did not request Prince. He was simply asked because he was being inducted at the same ceremony so he would be there.
dude cracked the cosmos and didn't even break a sweat
On a stage full of Legends with many more accolades behind their names, Prince stood out! Now that's stage presence! One of the all-time great live performances. His guitar playing is extremely underrated.
Absolutely wow! I have never heard that performance before! As much as Tom and the others were slaying it...Prince's solo was beyond anything I expected. Nothing but legendary!
The first guitar solo was a near direct homage to the record. The second solo was Prince. And what a solo! I was hoping Steve Windwood would take a chorus. Tom Petty has a similar timbre to George Harrison. Perfect choice.
i prefer Tom's version of "Isn't it a Pity" to George's.
Makes me want to go buy a red pimp hat
Boom. Lynn too with the vocals and one of George harison's best friends
Hands down, one of the best displays of Prince’s prowess on the guitar. He tore this up, put it back together and then handed it off.
Pretentious comment, particularly regarding a guitar solo that is overrated, overhyped, and average.
@@CrankCase08
Jealousy is so ugly.
@@shaun374 That's a ridiculous comment. I could easily produce a better, more melodic solo that's superior to the overhyped one by Prince.
George Harrison tribute. Legend! Not only was he a BEATLE, he brought exotic to rock! He gave the first benefit rock concert at Bangladesh! Etc!
He also was the founder of the Traveling Wilburys
What a tribute to George Harrison! Brings tears to my eyes. So many great artists gone.
RIP George, Tom, Prince
💔💔💔 💔 💔
Prince had just been snubbed in the 100 greatest guitarist list. That solo was his response.
He is number 33 now still which isn't bad considering all of the other talent that came and went with him
@@gilbertcourchesne1001 ...but Prince at 33 is still pretty ridiculous...
@@RyTrapp0 pretty much what I just said that is more than half way up the list which is damn good considering all that came before him I wasn't snubbing I was complimenting
@@gilbertcourchesne1001 There is no way Prince is no. 33. Who made up this list?
@@dianehenkel9088 Google top 100 guitarist of all time it was either rolling Stone or guitar magazine Hendrix was nr 1
Im always amazed by Princes solo in this. He just goes off but still somehow keeps with the rhythm an harmony of the song. And the way he keeps just building up just like the whole song in general. greatness.
Prince was actually a superhero.
These sort of musicians aren't born anymore I dearly miss him and many greats who passed away 🙏
Steve Winwood was on the keyboard. He was the lead singer for the Spencer Davis Group, as well as the lead singer for Traffic and the lead singer for Blind Faith.
Jeff Lynne is the other person singing with Tom Petty here. He was the lead singer for Electric Light Orchestra (aka E.L.O.). Lynne and Tom Petty were also in the band The Traveling Wilburys alongside George Harrison, who wrote the song "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" back when he was with The Beatles. George Harrison had already passed away when this was recorded and the performance was done in tribute to him. George's son Dhani Harrison is the one playing acoustic guitar behind Tom Petty's left shoulder during this performance.
Jeff Lynn was lead singer/guitar player /writer/producer for electric light orchestra ( elo ) and steve winwood ( you must look him up ) Spencer Davis group ( 60s ) gimme some loving, im a man ect and he has a successful solo career. Did a great song with shaka khan 80s . Higher love , tom petty was in the heartbreakers and the travelling wilburys with Jeff, roy orbison and bob Bob Dylan and George Harrison whp original wrote and performed this song with the Beatles ( btw George's son was playing acoustic guitar in this )
Steve was also in Blind Faith
@@abrahamesparza01 i yes abraham i forgot about that. Thanks
Don't forget Winwood was with Traffic and Blindfaith too. He was only 14 years old when Spencer Davis Group did, "I'm a Man." OK I am slow Abraham but I still get to point out Blindfaith as well as the fact that he was 50 years older than he was.
"chucked it" Was underrated. he absolutely murdered it. He took a legendary song ad made it his own. What he did was absolutey insane.
He didn't make it his own.
This song belongs to George Harrison, now and forever.
A masterful performance by the late Prince Rogers Nelson. A masterpiece of music composition by the late George Harrison. May their souls rest in heavenly peace
Prince is a beast on the guitar!! He killed this song!! absolutely fantastic!!
Every amazing guitarist on the stage - ‘who’s taking the solo’
Prince - ‘hold my beer’
Prince be like, "I got this".
Jeff’s voice is just amazing and young Dani Harrison out there in respect for his father and this great song. Also Prince with that solo, amazing! One of the most underrated guitar players but he was famous like none other
One of the all time great performances on guitar. It is kinda mind boggling when you figure out just how insanely talented Prince was. He played something like 30 different instruments across his various albums. Like what?
Nearly as mant as Mike Oldfield;d on Tubular Bells which was the Album that created the first money dor The VIRGIN Empire :)
@@Isleofskye are there any typos in that comment? I followed along perfectly fine until we got to “the first money dor the virgin empire”. What does that mean or what is it referring to?
Prince was such an amazing musician. He was truly dynamic. A true icon who doesn’t get the credit he truly deserves.
So glad you guys finally saw this. All phenomenal artists, each and every one. Jeff Lynne (the other lead singer that is not Tom Petty) was the lead singer for Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Some of their most popular songs are "Evil Woman," "Don't Bring Me Down," and "Telephone Line." They have so much great music, the list would make an encyclopedia. Steve Winwood has a lot of good music, too. Some of his most popular songs are "Higher Love," "Finer Things," "Back in the High Life," and "Valerie." Any of those songs would make for a good reaction.
You forgot to mention Steve Winwood was in Traffic, The Spencer Davis group, and blind faith.
Made some major hits with all three of those bands.
My favorite song by Steve Winwood was when he was with Traffic titled The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys.
Don't forget Steve Winwood started out when he was about 17 one of his first songs was Gimme Some Lovin. Also another one of his great songs is the Low Spark of High Heeled Boys
You forgot the best musician on the stage….
@@dannymurphy4261 I was mainly discussing the ones they didn't know.
The most respectful boss moment in music history. Prince fkn owns this like everything he did. Absolute legend.
Bull. The song and its arrangement are indestructible. The rendition in "The Concert For George" is just as wonderful and Prince isn't even in the same continent when that was performed.
It's simply a perfect song with a bulletproof arrangement. Any competent musician would be able to kill it by sticking with the original template
@@gerrycoogan6544your hate is showing just admit Prince killed it.
@@rts2465 Hate? Nonsense. I'm a fan of Prince but he doesn't "own" this song. He plays a superb solo at the end of a legendary song which has always been a favorite of great lead guitarists.
This video is arguably one of the best videos on UA-cam. I watch it often and am amazed by the talent of Prince - as are all the superstars that were on stage with him - RIP! Great reaction video Brad & Lex.
I totally agree!
That guitar solo by Prince always brings a tear to my eye!
That’s Prince for ya. We need some more prince songs on this channel.
Also more Beatles as I don’t really know there catalogue of music. would be good to go through there music journey with you guys.
They've commented a few times that the copyright police take everything Beatles down.
He tossed that guitar up to heaven so it would be there ready for him when he arrived. This is one of my favorite jams by this entire group.
You 2 need to watch Prince's Super Bowl show. It's probably the best ever Super Bowl show and 1 of the top 5 live performances ever in my mind. Prince really is a musical Force.
Prince is nothing less than mesmerizing here. On a stage with some of the coolest, most talented musicians on the planet he still comes off as the coolest and most talented. Man was a legend.
Prince was and still is very underrated as a guitar player and it's a shame cuz he shreds!! He was an amazing song writer and musician. Played multiple instruments. Just such a loss to music to have lost him so young. RIP Purple One. 🙏
PREACH! I think Prince was easily the most underrated guitarist in history. The man was a total master of the instrument, and this performance was a mere taste of what he was capable of. I saw him perform live as an opening act when he was a very young, virtual unknown, and he absolutely stole the show. That show remains one of my fondest memories.
@@MarkLindsayCNC WORD! He was a great all around musician and because his talents were so many and so great, folks overlooked the fact that he was a guitar God.
You're lucky to have had that experience and memory. I never got a chance to see him live and it really sucks.
He was arguably the best guitarist.
Prince, one of most talented musicians ever. And a lot of people, even fans don't know. He did everything. And did it well.
Prince absolutely unveiled the soul of the song with an equally masterful showman’s performance!
Prince left everyone in awe as always. Almost anyone at this time hated beeing on stage with him becuse of his musical genius. He is a true legend.
y’all need to start reacting to The Beatles. THE most influential band of all time. start with their early stuff and slowly start to listen to the later stuff. check out I Saw Her Standing There first. or just dive straight into them, just start checking them out. the evolution of that band is amazing.
Prince was absolutely The Badass!! He really did steal the show with all those legends on stage. I never tire of watching that performance. 😍😍😍
This video shows how much all of these Rock Legends had for Prince. This was a display of respect.
I have heard this Beatles song countless times. Listening to it with you two made me think this must be the greatest "music artist anthem" of all time. It has been covered by many different artists and it sounds great just the same each time. They put their heart into it because it's a song of who their soul is.
Prince was one of the greatest guitarists in modern music…PERIOD!!!!! I fucking loved this performance ✌️✌️
The only thing that can be said is..., DAYYUM!!!! Much the same as listening to John Coltrane playing "A Love Supreme", Prince shows a majestic mastery of musical precision and evocation. Absolutely one of the most salient musical moments ever recorded...
After Prince threw his guitar he just walked off stage like a boss.
Strictly a rumor but I have read that the George Harrison estate did not want Prince to be a part of this performance and if not for Tom Petty he may not have been there. Prince kind of hangs out to the side of the stage until it is his turn then tossed his guitar to his tech and storms off stage so it seems like there might have been some tension somewhere that night. I wish I knew the whole story.
@@evilfantasy69 Right, though George Harrison's son seems happy Prince is there.
@@chestrockwell8328 Agreed but he doesn't control the estate. His mom does.
@@evilfantasy69 Thankfully the mom didn't get her way on keeping Prince out of the tribute.
I am so grateful this moment was so greatly captured. The first time I seen this I had to remind myself to breathe. I'm totally serious. Talk about bringing this song back in such a respectful, talented way. The density of talent onstage, is just insane. It's a hurricane of guitar, just like the title of the song. The story behind this moment in music history is just as interesting.
I play this version of the song so many times. I've got so many friends and family into The Beatles. God bless lot of people on that stage. I hope there is a heaven and I hope to go these guys if I get there.
Prince was a hell of a guitar player. He also could play most other instruments just as well.
@southernfriedchicken92 his music isn't for everyone. a lot of people aren't gonna like his music. And if u do listen to his music you can't go and expect something magical. His style of music is different from everyone else's.
He Gave it to George! I have to view this video every so often! They absolutely killed it! Prince & George and Tom Petty RIP!
Finally! I've been hoping you'd do this one. This performance entirely changed my perception of Prince. Absolutely amazing.
You were unaware that Prince was a brilliant once in a lifetime musical genius?
@@andreaschmall5560 Yes. Never liked the guy. Didn't like his music. Didn't like his style. Couldn't understand why people thought he was sexy. Well, I still don't like his music, but after this I cannot deny his talent.
@@BalbazaktheGreat you never seen his 12 minute Superbowl performance?
@@Kickinthescience The Purple Rain one? Yes, though I don't know if I watched the whole thing so maybe I missed something? Didn't do anything for me - I never liked that song.
@@BalbazaktheGreat I would bet there are songs you like by other artists that you never knew he wrote.
I love the smile on Dhani Harrison‘s face when Prince continues to play while falling back into the guy’s arms and then is pushed back onto the stage. Then the way Prince turns around and smiles at Dhani, obviously trying to entertain the kid...So sweet.
....side note: Prince improvised that entire solo!!!!! Every news channel (Fox, Cnn, MSNBC...etc.) All said that prince stoled the show!!!! That's how brilliant he was!!!!! RIP to the Prince who would be King!!!
Damn, Prince was Marty McFly playing "that new sound you been lookin for!"
This was 2004 Rock and Hall of Fame induction ceremony where George Harrison and Prince were both inducted. Dhani Harrison always said Prince sandbagged his part of the song during practice but really surprised everyone when he played that awesome solo.
Yes, sandbagged, didn't really rehearse with the band. Prince kept reassuring them it would be fine. Jeff Lynne was not happy about it. During the performance, Tom and Dhani's reactions were genuine. Tom gave a nod to Prince during the live performance to keep going when Prince semi-paused to figure out the timing.
Not just reassured but from what I read, there was an internal fight of not wanting prince to do an original solo and to make him do it as Clapton did.
Where that guitar went is one of the great mysteries of all time 😂
Steve Winwood was in the band Traffic and has a solo career and Jeff Lynne was in the band ELO.
Steve Winwood in Traffic reminds me I need to get my shoe repaired today.
Prince is MASTERFUL even made Brad smile
This is my favorite Prince performance of all time for several reasons. 1st George Harrisons wife wasn't sure about including him in the tribute. 2nd when he falls back into the audience Harrisons son busts out into a big shit eating grin. Third he puts on a clinic. Not only is his technique is flawless and it's showy as hell. And most of all he looks like he's having fun.
GOAT
And give it up to Steve Winwood, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Baby Harrison, and the rest. They held that rhythm section down hard, as if they were pushing Prince to fly higher and higher. In a constellation of legends they graciously let one star shine.
Yes, BABY Harrison. I just could not remember his name...
This was a concert honoring George Harrison of the Beatles after his death.
This wasn't part of the concert, it was performed for his posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
@@DM-kc5du my mistake. Thanks for clarifying.✌❤
@@donnagonatas3155 it’s easy to get them mixed up because this song was also performed at the Concert for George tribute, and many of the same people played in both shows. If I recall correctly, Prince was not in that one but Paul McCartney was. Tom Petty, Dhani Harrison, and Jeff Lynne were in both as far as I remember but it’s been a long time since I’ve watched it.
A great song, a wonderful tribute and Prince killed it.
Legend has it the guitar ascendence to heaven and waited there for Prince to come back to it
Prince guitar solo gives me goosebumps everytime i hear it...God bless Prince.
What a group of talented musicians. I'm surprise you guys didn't recognize them. Prince literally destroyed the guitar playing that solo!!
The guy singing opposite Tom Petty is Jeff Lynne. (You'll remember him from ELO) The dark haired young guy with the acoustic guitar is Dhani Harrison. The son of The Beatles George Harrison.
Prince absolutely shreds the guitar.
SO... the story about this performance that just adds to it! Prince showed up at rehearsal WITHOUT his guitar, basically told them he would take the second solo. Tom Petty asked "arent you going to rehearse?" And Prince just smiled, assured them it would be fine, and walked out! Showed up at the performance and KILLED IT! Just makes this performance that much better! Seriously, Im a rocker and Prince was one of the most under rated guitar players ever. Saw him live on the Purple Rain tour and he covered 3 Hendrix songs on New Years Eve in Dallas.... I was in Awe!
Prince is one of the greatest artists to ever live. Absolutely mind blowing guitar solo.
A great tribute to George Harrison, the lead guitarist of The Beatles, who influenced scores of other great guitarists, including Prince. What a tribute Prince paid with his amazing performance! Best R&R Hall of Fame performance ever!
Prince was an extremely extremely under rated guitar player.
Didn’t know Prince could play like this until several years ago when I saw this video. Gained a while now level of appreciation for him, good too soon.
He was known as a master guitar player from the beginning of his career. He was a highly rated guitar player. Was never underated.
The fact Prince didn't sing was great,it showed his great talent as a guitar player,was up there with older legends showing them he was one too. Great song! Great rendition. Most those guys have unfortunately passed. Was lucky to meet Prince twice,in obscure places.
When Prince threw his guitar at the end, it was his assistant (guitar tech?), the same guy who he leaned back on earlier, who caught it. He knew it was coming so he was ready for it: they'd agreed the stunt earlier. Not sure how many other people on stage knew in advance though.
I read that no one knew it was coming bc Prince didn't rehearse with the band beforehand.
@@scapito supposedly not even Oprah knew that was coming (the tech was told to hand her the guitar). Side note : petty told the others that prince was going to show them up big time. He went to one rehearsal and half assed it but petty knew prince was a bad ass.
Dhani KNEW Prince was about to Kill it!! 🤘🏼🤙🏼
The guy that pushed Prince back up on the stage was the guy who caught the guitar at the end, and if you notice when Prince throws it he looks back to make sure his bodyguard caught it.
The blonde singer was Tom Petty. The guy in the blue hat was Jeff Lynne. The guy playing the organ in the suit jacket was Steve Winwood. The black-haired kid with the acoustic guitar who looked like he was happy just to be on stage was Dhani Harrison, the late, legendary George Harrison's son. (George Harrison being the original writer and performer of this song, as well as being one of the Beatles.)
And Prince was Prince.
The other musicians were two members of the Heartbreakers (Tom Petty's band), one member of the Electric Light Orchestra (Jeff Lynne's band), and the rest were from Prince's backup band.,
I watched this when it first aired and until then, I had absolutely no idea just how great of a guitar player Prince was. I knew he could play, but thought he was more of just a rhythm guitar player. But he was amazingly skilled and talented.
Same for me, had no idea he played lead.
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when ever you see a group of assorted artist jamming together on stage, I think of a Tribute. As this is one the best underrated song from the Beatles. But all these artists are tops in the game in there own right, playing a masterpiece of a song, so incredible. First time I am hearing this rendition myself
and Yes, the solo was so lively, the original version was more tame but still had that fire to it.
One of the three " And That Is How It's Done" performances of all time. Elvis' live performance of "Suspicious Minds", Queens Live Aid performance and THIS! Prince pulled a complete Hendrix on that solo. If he could have out right had sex with it he would have. Apparently he threw the guitar to Oprah Winfrey.
Well, actually Prince threw the guitar up backwards, and Dhani Harrison caught it as it fell down. And that seemed so apt since this song was a tribute to George Harrison.
@@arigelab If you watch the remastered version from last year, you'll see that it goes toward the crowd & I'm assuming hits the floor. Unless he had another guy catch it. But in either video, it's evident that Dhani didn't catch it.
I am so happy you included Elvis in in that because he doesn't get the credit with his vocals that he should
@@arigelab Prince threw it to the guy in front, who worked for him. He gave it to Oprah Winfrey, but she said she couldn't take it and it needed to be in a museum somewhere and gave it back.
This is my favorite music video on all of UA-cam! These are legends of rock ‘n’ roll come together to celebrate George Harrison. And his beautiful son in the background fully amazed by what’s going on with the prince everyone on that stage must’ve been blown away. I am blown away. Love you Lex he definitely did kill it! Truly rock ‘n’ roll and it’s finest react to Steve Winwood who was on keyboards he is a legend and so is Jeff Lynne from the great band ELO. Peace from New Jersey 🙏🏻☮️