Thank you for this wonderful interview. Morris clearly knew Prince not only as a great artist, but also as a fascinating, unique person. Morris is a hoot. So much fun.
Morris Hayes shared lots of lessons here: Be an ensemble..."Do your li'l things" but wait for the right time...Practice mentally...be a reader and a lifelong learner...Be worth your salt (paying for two hands), and more. Loved the bowling story! Fil, I think/hope you will have lots of fun chats like this in the coming years. You have the musical and conversational chops, and are respectful and welcoming to your guests.
Hi Fil, This interview was simply INCREDIBLE! So much to take in about Prince the Man and Prince the Performer! The philosophies and “Rules”he lived and played by! Morris has so much charisma and you can tell how much he admired and loved Prince. Morris is just a delight and a special person in his own right to have worked with Prince so long. You did an amazing job with this interview! Can’t wait for part III …. Have a great night! … Debbie☮️ RIP Tina Turner🥰
I have always heard, get your children involved in sports to learn teamwork. I have always believed, get your child involved in band, orchestra or choir - that's teamwork at another level.
My favourite musicians are the ones who can appreciate and respect the talent of other musicians, regardless of the genre of music they play. I love that when Morris was referencing great musicians and bands that he really admired, his tastes ran the gamut from Parliament-Funkadelic to Marilyn Manson to Foo Fighters to Fleetwood Mac. That's quite an eclectic mix. He's so interesting to listen to, and has so many great stories. And I think we all appreciate that you ask your questions, then let him have the spotlight. Too many interviewers insist on constantly interrupting and inserting themselves into the interview instead of just letting their guest talk, and getting as much from them as they can. I can't stand late night talk shows for that reason, the hosts all have to make sure that they are the star of every interview they do, instead of letting the guest shine. You are definitely letting Morris shine in this interview. I was so saddened to hear that Tina Turner had passed today. Another icon gone. 😢
I could listen to Morris all day - his enthusiasm, passion for music and the way he respectfully keeps princes memory alive is super special. Thank you for a great interview :)
I have always loved Prince since I first listened to 1999 when I was in 7th grade. It's so awesome to hear Morris tell his stories. Prince was such a perfectionist.
Excellent interview. Prince was an extraordinary genius, he sure was hard on his musicians. Whatever instruments he learned, he has to master it, really fanatical about his music and his shows. He was music on every level. Genius like that are only once in an era or lifetime. Prince tells his keyboards guy , " Im paying for both hands " thats strict and fanatical! I see why Prince was a phenomenon!
Wonderful, down to earth interview with Morris. Prince was such a unique one of a kind talent. Still say Super Bowl show with Prince was best ever. The respect Morris has for Prince is obvious thru out interview. He has great memories. RIP Prince , and now sadly RIP Tina Turner. Look forward to part 3. Thanks, Fil
Thanks for sharing, Hey Morris, thanks for being here, we love you man. Thinking about prince's vocals, changing in a breath. Did prince warm up his voice? He must have, but nobody has ever said so. And no one has ever mentioned a vocal coach. Morris you really made prince sound great on stage, not that he needed any help. We can hear you all over his concerts, vocally too. I guess that's why he kept you around for a couple of decades. You helped him look good. Not to mention that you're a good man, he could trust. Probably just a few in that category. I absolutely loved the 90's stuff, his best in my opinion. He was on fire when he was dreaming about Mayte, and finally got a taste. We can see he got fired up, comparing to before and after. Of course his heartbreak songs were surperd too. I just love so many of prince's songs. Sometimes his voice sounds like angels from above. You're right his lyrics helps form the imagination of the story.
What a great part two of the interview with Morris! He KNOWS HIS STUFF! NO IF, ANDS OR BUTS ABOUT IT. That's why he worked with Prince for so long. Prince was a workaholic and perfectionist. He didn't put up with cut rate musicians. Morris referred to a lot of basketball moves. Prince, I believe was a varsity basketball player on his high school team. Charlie Murphy, Eddie Murphy's now deceased brother, has one of the best story telling skits of Prince and The Revolution on the Dave Chapelle show in a game of basketball. I also saw one of the best guitar solos of Prince on UA-cam ever. He switched guitars and he had a female vocalist and a female guitarist on stage, Morris was probably there as well. And Prince went into this... I can't explain it.. as if he was making mad passionate love all night long to his guitar like a lover. He whole heart and soul was engrossed in it an no one else was present. It was like nothing I've seen and I really liked Prince, but never loved Prince, but this was unlike anything ever. I also think I've heard his father was a song writer. Prince used the words that his father wrote and put them to music and put it on album. It's a hit, but I can't think of the name of the song. You all know it. This is an incredible interview. Thank you, Fil and thank you, Morris. ❤❤ AND IF YOU GET A CHANCE... THERE IS INCREDIBLE VINTAGE NEWS FOOTAGE FOUND OF PRINCE RECENTLY BEING INTERVIEWED IN FRONT OF HIS SCHOOL REGARDING FUNDING OF MUSIC. He had a nickname like "SCOOTER" and his former friends and musicians said, "YEAH, THAT'S SCOOTER, SURE IS!" He's like 11 years old or something. And you can also find his high school varsity basketball team picture with long hair. He was REALLY GOOD! ❤ See the Charlie Murphy skit on the Dave Chapelle Show on UA-cam. It's hilarious. AND IT'S A TRUE STORY! Color commentator again.
I love this interview, so many cool things in here! It made me laugh to hear Morris talk about how Prince would say he was paying for both of his hands, what is the other hand doing! And the last minute changes, it sounds like you had to be on your toes at all times to be in Prince's band! It was also really interesting to hear how Prince decided to back off on use of technology once that became more the norm. I do have to disagree with Morris on one thing, Prince's Super Bowl show wasn't "one of the best" of all time, it was THE best, no doubt, no one else even close! When it was pouring down rain during Purple Rain, it was just magical, I can't imagine seeing that in person. Well done, really looking forward to part 3!
When Morris talked about how the audience can be hit by the musicianship and the harmonies of the group instead of constant technical prowess it reminded me of fantastic live vesrions of songs like the 2006 Procol Harum version of "A whiter shade of pale" in Denmark or Emerson, Lake and Palmer 1977 version of "Fanfare for the common man" in Montréal while there wasn't any audience! But it still hits today right in the target.
thank you Fil, for this fantastic interview. To see you and Mr Hayes together is a real pleasure (Mr Hayes is really funny and has fantastic Prince's stories to tell) and i hope (now that you've been in Touch with one of his best musicial) you will go deeper into Prince's World (...better late, then never...), discovering new videos to comment on your channel. Sad to hear about "Aunt" TINA: She was such an incredible Woman...a force of the nature...and she liked Prince as well: She covered some of his songs live (let's pretend we're married).
I agree with the others, a brilliant interview which emphasises what an irreplaceable talent Prince was. Makes me sadder than ever he's gone, it always sucks when you lose a true legend. Looking forward to part 3...
Thanks Fil and Morris for this great interview, I loved it and even learned a few things, I have no doubts that Prince is the most complete musician and artist of all time. Morris is a great story teller so I am very much looking forward to Part 3. Rest in Peace Tina & Prince.
What an amazing Interview! Morris Hayes is fantastic, so cool and fresh and on top of the Q&A. Thank you so much Fil for sharing about the Genius of Prince
Liked the direction you steered part 2. A good explainer from M Hayes on how Prince rolled as band leader, advisor, and standards he set for everyone. Some interesting discussion points on Prince's overall talents overshadowing the skilled guitarist -- with his favorite role was that of a songwriter/lyricist. (unexpected)
This is an awesome interview! Morris seems to be a nice down to earth type of guy who is very intelligent and funny! It is great to hear him tell what it was like to work with Prince and just how "genius" he really was. I cant wait to see part 3. RIP Tina Turner
This is a really fun listen. I kinda copped on, that prince was on a different level from everyone else after I listened to his albums in the 80s. He had incredible ability.
What a great interview, Fil! Morris is so engaging and loaded with great stories and experiences. Fil, you conduct interviews well, allowing the guest time to tell their story without interrupting. Thanks, and looking forward to part 3. Also, sad news on Tina Turner. May she Rest In Peace.
Morris, you need to write a book you’re such a great storyteller I can’t get enough of listening to you!! Talk soon, Prince did it ALL but it was like @getting lost in the sauce”! 😂📕 💜 😂
I love his stories! Prince was a musical genius so of course he hated school. Morris' Prince impressions seemed spot on to me. I could picture Prince quoting that Calgon commercial - Ancient Chinese secret, huh to Lenny Kravitz 🤣Part 2 was riveting & I'm excited for part 3! Thank you both! RIP Prince and to Tina Turner.🖤🤘
I'm really glad to see guitar experts bringing to light some of Prince's genius. I grew up being a huge fan of him, but seeing him more as an all around musician than a guitar player ( though I was aware of how proficient he was ). So, hearing guitarists say they were unaware makes perfect sense to me. But, it's nice to see him receiving his props from those like you who understand what it takes to have the chops. Great channel!
Also, your comment about how Prince was always sort of promoted as something akin to Micheal Jackson is so apt. That was such a common theme back during the late 80s. I think once most folks get Prince, or fully understand what he was and how he operated, they tend to realize the two weren't really in the same business.
I knew that you played guitar like a virtuoso, sang like a rock star and provided analysis like a forensic musicologist. But I had no idea you had mad chops as an interviewer! If I weren’t already a patron, your Morris Hayes interview would have me hitting the subscribe button. 😊
OMG, thank you so much Fil for these interviews, they are amazing!! Wow, what a scoop!! 🥰 I love how Morris was saying that Prince saw his biggest talent as his poetry. I 100% agree. That's partly why people didn't always notice his awesome musical talent too. It was so overlooked by his songwriting and story-telling talent. Which were very unique. You only have to listen to songs to hear his influences eg Housequake and "Green eggs and ham" Dr Seuss line, or the Trans-Mississippi rap, in It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night. Which is actually an Edward Lear poem called The Table & The Chair. Thank you so much, us Prince fans really appreciate it!!! 💜💜💜
Can’t wait for next episode. Morris is really getting into it. Fil knows the best way to do an interview is to get them talking, with an occasional prompt.
Absolutely fascinating! ThanK you Morris for sharing your stories about Prince-they are GOLD! Fil your interview style is top-notch for sure! Looking forward to Part 3!
After we are done getting all the parts I’d love to see Fil do a video about things he’s learned from it. A lot of what Morris is saying fall’s right in line with what Fil says about what top performers do well.
Iloved the past about Steve Vai sending over a guitar for prince a 7 string and Prince saying ,i can di with 6 what he dus with 7 , to funny. Morris is like a good preacher on a Sunday mass rather to hear what he has to say. Another great interview Fil. 🤘🏼
That was a great part 2 interview with Morris Hayes. I have been a Prince fan since Purple Rain. I really enjoyed listening to everything Morris was saying especially the part about Prince being a song writer and poet. I am looking forward to part 3!
Prince was God's gift to the Super Bowl half time performance because he was the GREATEST Super Bowl show of ALL TIMES AND he was the GREATEST there ever was in music history period.
Prince was a hard taskmaster and expected his band members to be excellent too. I have listened to Jimmy Jam being interviewed about when he was in The Time, he says exactly the same thing as Morris: You had to play with both hands, dance and sing.... and it had to sound better than the record!
Hi, Fil. 🧚Long full issue, there are many details ..on Prince , his work, his pperceptions...Morris is inex haustible..!!love you...💌🌹🫂don't forget ..Congrats on 302 k subscribers..🎉 kiss
Oh, my gosh! I was watching the David Letterman performance when it originally aired. Honestly scared me. I'd never seen an ending like that with the gunshot and being dragged off stage. The somewhat clueless band (to what he was about to do) made it worse, because the look on their faces was shock, too. Had no idea he did all that so he wouldn't have to shake Letterman's hand! So petty, but brilliantly performed.
Love Morris...although he lasted 20 years with Prince, he still speaks of him like a fan! He seems totally aware that he was in close proximity to someone very special and unique, a true and real genius. However, man can he talk! Fil is the most patient man on earth!!!!!
i hope in part 3 you guys get more into some guitar talk. Like Morris mentioned in another guitar player's podcast "YesWeCanPlayGuitar", Fil blows me away in how well he can replicate Prince's guitar playing.....the Play That Funky Music solo....the Bambi solo...Fil has the tone and ear to replay Prince....I don't think i've ever seen someone do it that well. What I would love to hear Fil try is the opening solo to When Doves Cry....I saw some guy do it properly on UA-cam just once and can not find it now.
being a guitar player from the 80's myself i told everyone back then how good of a guitar player he was, they all laughed....i knew even back then how good he was at everything especially guitar.
Charming personality with all those interesting anecdotes about Prince; His Royal Badness. 💜 Also would like to mention the loss of a Grand Lady. Rest in Peace Tina. You were...simply the Best. 🙏🕯🕊💕
This is a great interview! I love hearing the insight from a professional working closely with such a great artist. If you haven't already seen it I recommend watching Antony performing Leonard Cohen's If it be your will
I believe Herbie Hancock said it best . He said when he was young he was a musician who was person , now , he's a person that is a musician . "Deep" . Two different dimensions and to draw from .
Just finished watching this video.Very cool and interesting. 🎸❤️🤟. To bad about Tina Turner RIP. There’s one more person in Radio Heaven.🎤😥Radio Heaven is getting crowded.
I've often wondered if Prince had a Deaf family member because why else would he come to Gallaudet to perform a free concert? And he visited BEFORE the Deaf President Now Protests happened!
@Tom Higgins... sadly, this year 2023 we loss many greats. a list of the more well known stars we loss Ed Ames July 9, 1927 - May 21, 2023 Tina Turner November 26, 1939 - May 24, 2023 Gordon Lightfoot November 17, 1938 - May 1, 2023 Harry Belafonte March 1, 1927 - April 25, 2023 David Crosby August 14, 1941 - January 18, 2023 Lisa Marie Presley February 1, 1968 - January 12, 2023 Jeff Beck 24 June 1944 - 10 January 2023
I Love how Prince 'talked' musical language in the studio. Miles Davis, who ALSO very much spoke that way -- dropped a few words on Jimi Hendrix when they met, and it went over his head. Miles would do that, to see how 'deep' the level of the musicians were, he was working with, or knew. He learned music theory early on. Jimi, however, was self-taught, and the vernacular didn't apply to him. He worked in patterns, and by feeling.
Is this a nice guy or what? I could listen 4 ours man. And 1 story's better then the other. He 's so down to earth and nice. Prince needed persons like him who, grounded him, some ways. He must wright a book about it. And he got stories for 10, i'm sure. O(+> Peace and b wild!!!🎉
Thank you for this wonderful interview. Morris clearly knew Prince not only as a great artist, but also as a fascinating, unique person. Morris is a hoot. So much fun.
Yes, Morris is a hoot!! Very fun interview!
Fil you are the prince of analysis!
Morris Hayes shared lots of lessons here: Be an ensemble..."Do your li'l things" but wait for the right time...Practice mentally...be a reader and a lifelong learner...Be worth your salt (paying for two hands), and more. Loved the bowling story!
Fil, I think/hope you will have lots of fun chats like this in the coming years. You have the musical and conversational chops, and are respectful and welcoming to your guests.
Hi Fil,
This interview was simply INCREDIBLE! So much to take in about Prince the Man and Prince the Performer! The philosophies and “Rules”he lived and played by! Morris has so much charisma and you can tell how much he admired and loved Prince. Morris is just a delight and a special person in his own right to have worked with Prince so long. You did an amazing job with this interview! Can’t wait for part III …. Have a great night! … Debbie☮️
RIP Tina Turner🥰
I have always heard, get your children involved in sports to learn teamwork. I have always believed, get your child involved in band, orchestra or choir - that's teamwork at another level.
My favourite musicians are the ones who can appreciate and respect the talent of other musicians, regardless of the genre of music they play. I love that when Morris was referencing great musicians and bands that he really admired, his tastes ran the gamut from Parliament-Funkadelic to Marilyn Manson to Foo Fighters to Fleetwood Mac. That's quite an eclectic mix.
He's so interesting to listen to, and has so many great stories. And I think we all appreciate that you ask your questions, then let him have the spotlight. Too many interviewers insist on constantly interrupting and inserting themselves into the interview instead of just letting their guest talk, and getting as much from them as they can. I can't stand late night talk shows for that reason, the hosts all have to make sure that they are the star of every interview they do, instead of letting the guest shine. You are definitely letting Morris shine in this interview.
I was so saddened to hear that Tina Turner had passed today. Another icon gone. 😢
I knew Prince was a savant he was a genius.
I could listen to Morris all day - his enthusiasm, passion for music and the way he respectfully keeps princes memory alive is super special. Thank you for a great interview :)
Our undercurrent of sadness at the loss of Tina Turner doesn't dim the sparkle of you guys one bit. Great interview!
I have always loved Prince since I first listened to 1999 when I was in 7th grade. It's so awesome to hear Morris tell his stories. Prince was such a perfectionist.
He tells really detailed stories and listening closely you can learn an incredible amount about.
I like the respect Morris Hayes still has for Prince I am enjoying these interviews with Morries Thanks Fil
The Greatest To Ever Do It! Rest In Power Messenger!!!
Excellent interview. Prince was an extraordinary genius, he sure was hard on his musicians. Whatever instruments he learned, he has to master it, really fanatical about his music and his shows. He was music on every level. Genius like that are only once in an era or lifetime. Prince tells his keyboards guy , " Im paying for both hands " thats strict and fanatical! I see why Prince was a phenomenon!
Wonderful, down to earth interview with Morris. Prince was such a unique one of a kind talent. Still say Super Bowl show with Prince was best ever. The respect Morris has for Prince is obvious thru out interview. He has great memories. RIP Prince , and now sadly RIP Tina Turner. Look forward to part 3. Thanks, Fil
Super Bowl performance was just amazing! And when you consider it happened in a monsoon rain storm to boot!!
Thanks for sharing, Hey Morris, thanks for being here, we love you man. Thinking about prince's vocals, changing in a breath. Did prince warm up his voice? He must have, but nobody has ever said so. And no one has ever mentioned a vocal coach. Morris you really made prince sound great on stage, not that he needed any help. We can hear you all over his concerts, vocally too. I guess that's why he kept you around for a couple of decades. You helped him look good. Not to mention that you're a good man, he could trust. Probably just a few in that category. I absolutely loved the 90's stuff, his best in my opinion. He was on fire when he was dreaming about Mayte, and finally got a taste. We can see he got fired up, comparing to before and after. Of course his heartbreak songs were surperd too. I just love so many of prince's songs. Sometimes his voice sounds like angels from above. You're right his lyrics helps form the imagination of the story.
Wow. Such an interesting discussion. Morris can out talk the internet!! Cool!
What a great part two of the interview with Morris! He KNOWS HIS STUFF! NO IF, ANDS OR BUTS ABOUT IT. That's why he worked with Prince for so long. Prince was a workaholic and perfectionist. He didn't put up with cut rate musicians. Morris referred to a lot of basketball moves. Prince, I believe was a varsity basketball player on his high school team. Charlie Murphy, Eddie Murphy's now deceased brother, has one of the best story telling skits of Prince and The Revolution on the Dave Chapelle show in a game of basketball. I also saw one of the best guitar solos of Prince on UA-cam ever. He switched guitars and he had a female vocalist and a female guitarist on stage, Morris was probably there as well. And Prince went into this... I can't explain it.. as if he was making mad passionate love all night long to his guitar like a lover. He whole heart and soul was engrossed in it an no one else was present. It was like nothing I've seen and I really liked Prince, but never loved Prince, but this was unlike anything ever. I also think I've heard his father was a song writer. Prince used the words that his father wrote and put them to music and put it on album. It's a hit, but I can't think of the name of the song. You all know it. This is an incredible interview. Thank you, Fil and thank you, Morris. ❤❤ AND IF YOU GET A CHANCE... THERE IS INCREDIBLE VINTAGE NEWS FOOTAGE FOUND OF PRINCE RECENTLY BEING INTERVIEWED IN FRONT OF HIS SCHOOL REGARDING FUNDING OF MUSIC. He had a nickname like "SCOOTER" and his former friends and musicians said, "YEAH, THAT'S SCOOTER, SURE IS!" He's like 11 years old or something. And you can also find his high school varsity basketball team picture with long hair. He was REALLY GOOD! ❤ See the Charlie Murphy skit on the Dave Chapelle Show on UA-cam. It's hilarious. AND IT'S A TRUE STORY! Color commentator again.
Nickname was Skipper. It was a teacher’s strike for better pay. Nothing specifically about music.
I love this interview, so many cool things in here! It made me laugh to hear Morris talk about how Prince would say he was paying for both of his hands, what is the other hand doing! And the last minute changes, it sounds like you had to be on your toes at all times to be in Prince's band! It was also really interesting to hear how Prince decided to back off on use of technology once that became more the norm. I do have to disagree with Morris on one thing, Prince's Super Bowl show wasn't "one of the best" of all time, it was THE best, no doubt, no one else even close! When it was pouring down rain during Purple Rain, it was just magical, I can't imagine seeing that in person. Well done, really looking forward to part 3!
I have to agree with you about Super Bowl half time show. There were many good ones, but IMHO Prince was the greatest show!
When Morris talked about how the audience can be hit by the musicianship and the harmonies of the group instead of constant technical prowess it reminded me of fantastic live vesrions of songs like the 2006 Procol Harum version of "A whiter shade of pale" in Denmark or Emerson, Lake and Palmer 1977 version of "Fanfare for the common man" in Montréal while there wasn't any audience! But it still hits today right in the target.
Speaking of Prince's vocal range, I suggest the track Damn U from The Love Symbol album - thanks for this great interview.
thank you Fil, for this fantastic interview. To see you and Mr Hayes together is a real pleasure (Mr Hayes is really funny and has fantastic Prince's stories to tell) and i hope (now that you've been in Touch with one of his best musicial) you will go deeper into Prince's World (...better late, then never...), discovering new videos to comment on your channel.
Sad to hear about "Aunt" TINA: She was such an incredible Woman...a force of the nature...and she liked Prince as well: She covered some of his songs live (let's pretend we're married).
Great analysis .👏 Letting the guest talk is a master host and you are Fil. 👏♥️🎸
Yeah, great interview✌️😃 Prince is King.
I agree with the others, a brilliant interview which emphasises what an irreplaceable talent Prince was.
Makes me sadder than ever he's gone, it always sucks when you lose a true legend. Looking forward to part 3...
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Thanks Fil and Morris for this great interview, I loved it and even learned a few things, I have no doubts that Prince is the most complete musician and artist of all time. Morris is a great story teller so I am very much looking forward to Part 3. Rest in Peace Tina & Prince.
What a great interview. I could listen to Morris all day. Bravo!! Love you Morris💜💜
What an amazing Interview! Morris Hayes is fantastic, so cool and fresh and on top of the Q&A. Thank you so much Fil for sharing about the Genius of Prince
Bella intervista - grazie 🥰🥰💥💥💥-- R.I.P - TINA ❤
Liked the direction you steered part 2. A good explainer from M Hayes on how Prince rolled as band leader, advisor, and standards he set for everyone.
Some interesting discussion points on Prince's overall talents overshadowing the skilled guitarist -- with his favorite role was that of a songwriter/lyricist. (unexpected)
This is an awesome interview! Morris seems to be a nice down to earth type of guy who is very intelligent and funny! It is great to hear him tell what it was like to work with Prince and just how "genius" he really was. I cant wait to see part 3.
RIP Tina Turner
This is a really fun listen. I kinda copped on, that prince was on a different level from everyone else after I listened to his albums in the 80s.
He had incredible ability.
What a great interview, Fil! Morris is so engaging and loaded with great stories and experiences. Fil, you conduct interviews well, allowing the guest time to tell their story without interrupting. Thanks, and looking forward to part 3. Also, sad news on Tina Turner. May she Rest In Peace.
I love the way Fil interviews too, no interruptions and asks great questions.
Morris, you need to write a book you’re such a great storyteller I can’t get enough of listening to you!! Talk soon, Prince did it ALL but it was like @getting lost in the sauce”! 😂📕 💜 😂
it's crazy to say someone as famous as Prince is underrated but it's true.
Part 2 turned out to be simply FABULOUS - THANK You, FIL!💕
Just found out that the incredible Ms Tina Turner passed on, today - may she R.I.P. ...💜
Prince did have it all...was far ahead of most🟣☔️🟣🎹💜Cool interview again fellas. Thanks Fil😊⭐️🎸🎶🎵
What a great talent Tina was. She will be missed😢
I love his stories! Prince was a musical genius so of course he hated school. Morris' Prince impressions seemed spot on to me. I could picture Prince quoting that Calgon commercial - Ancient Chinese secret, huh to Lenny Kravitz 🤣Part 2 was riveting & I'm excited for part 3! Thank you both! RIP Prince and to Tina Turner.🖤🤘
Whaaaaaaaaat?! Didn't know Tina flew away. 💚🕊️🌈✨🙌💚 Another stellar interview with Morris. See ya on part 3!
I'm really glad to see guitar experts bringing to light some of Prince's genius. I grew up being a huge fan of him, but seeing him more as an all around musician than a guitar player ( though I was aware of how proficient he was ). So, hearing guitarists say they were unaware makes perfect sense to me. But, it's nice to see him receiving his props from those like you who understand what it takes to have the chops. Great channel!
Also, your comment about how Prince was always sort of promoted as something akin to Micheal Jackson is so apt. That was such a common theme back during the late 80s. I think once most folks get Prince, or fully understand what he was and how he operated, they tend to realize the two weren't really in the same business.
Morris subtly vocalized the Cosmic Slop beat from P-Funk. I would love to see Fil analyze some of that old funk!
I knew that you played guitar like a virtuoso, sang like a rock star and provided analysis like a forensic musicologist. But I had no idea you had mad chops as an interviewer! If I weren’t already a patron, your Morris Hayes interview would have me hitting the subscribe button. 😊
What a fantastic interview.Thank you for this.
OMG, thank you so much Fil for these interviews, they are amazing!! Wow, what a scoop!! 🥰
I love how Morris was saying that Prince saw his biggest talent as his poetry. I 100% agree. That's partly why people didn't always notice his awesome musical talent too. It was so overlooked by his songwriting and story-telling talent. Which were very unique. You only have to listen to songs to hear his influences eg Housequake and "Green eggs and ham" Dr Seuss line, or the Trans-Mississippi rap, in It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night. Which is actually an Edward Lear poem called The Table & The Chair. Thank you so much, us Prince fans really appreciate it!!! 💜💜💜
Can’t wait for next episode. Morris is really getting into it. Fil knows the best way to do an interview is to get them talking, with an occasional prompt.
Awesome interview Morris and Fil. Can’t wait for part 3. I didn’t want this to end. Prince has been my all time favorite since 1984. 💜💜💜
Oh yes!
❤Beautiful interview part 2
Hi!
Part 2 was fabulous 😃
Fil, Morris Hayes, thank you very much 🖤
P.S. Happy Belated Birthday to your Mum 🌹
Fantastic interview! Thank you so much!
🎶💜☂️ I'll be back for final analysis. You know I wouldn't miss this, right? ;-)
I like Morris even more Fil. 👍 Can't wait for part 3.
Absolutely fascinating! ThanK you Morris for sharing your stories about Prince-they are GOLD!
Fil your interview style is top-notch for sure! Looking forward to Part 3!
I am absolutely MASSIVELY enjoying this!!! LOVE Prince.....and as a singer, songwriter and musician i find this interview so inspiring! Thank you!
After we are done getting all the parts I’d love to see Fil do a video about things he’s learned from it. A lot of what Morris is saying fall’s right in line with what Fil says about what top performers do well.
What a great guy to listen to, loved this
Thank you,Fil. Great ❤❤❤
Marvelous! God bless Fil and family!
Wonderful, just wonderful stuff!
Great interview Fil! Gave us amazing insight into The Prince himself!
RIP Tina Turner, you were very special!
Allowed him plenty of room to relate his experiences with Price. Good job!
What a great show! 👍🏻👍🏻
Iloved the past about Steve Vai sending over a guitar for prince a 7 string and Prince saying ,i can di with 6 what he dus with 7 , to funny. Morris is like a good preacher on a Sunday mass rather to hear what he has to say. Another great interview Fil. 🤘🏼
That was a great part 2 interview with Morris Hayes. I have been a Prince fan since Purple Rain. I really enjoyed listening to everything Morris was saying especially the part about Prince being a song writer and poet. I am looking forward to part 3!
Simply phenomenal! Great job Fil ! Loved it !
This conversation is stupendous!
Prince was God's gift to the Super Bowl half time performance because he was the GREATEST Super Bowl show of ALL TIMES AND he was the GREATEST there ever was in music history period.
Prince was a hard taskmaster and expected his band members to be excellent too. I have listened to Jimmy Jam being interviewed about when he was in The Time, he says exactly the same thing as Morris: You had to play with both hands, dance and sing.... and it had to sound better than the record!
His voice was his best instrument
This guy is a great interview. Nice.
Hi, Fil. 🧚Long full issue, there are many details ..on Prince , his work, his pperceptions...Morris is inex haustible..!!love you...💌🌹🫂don't forget ..Congrats on 302 k subscribers..🎉 kiss
Thanks!
Brilliant arranger!
Thank you for sharing that. It was very informative and I really enjoyed that.
Great interview, so real.
Oh, my gosh! I was watching the David Letterman performance when it originally aired. Honestly scared me. I'd never seen an ending like that with the gunshot and being dragged off stage. The somewhat clueless band (to what he was about to do) made it worse, because the look on their faces was shock, too. Had no idea he did all that so he wouldn't have to shake Letterman's hand! So petty, but brilliantly performed.
Love Morris...although he lasted 20 years with Prince, he still speaks of him like a fan! He seems totally aware that he was in close proximity to someone very special and unique, a true and real genius. However, man can he talk! Fil is the most patient man on earth!!!!!
i hope in part 3 you guys get more into some guitar talk. Like Morris mentioned in another guitar player's podcast "YesWeCanPlayGuitar", Fil blows me away in how well he can replicate Prince's guitar playing.....the Play That Funky Music solo....the Bambi solo...Fil has the tone and ear to replay Prince....I don't think i've ever seen someone do it that well.
What I would love to hear Fil try is the opening solo to When Doves Cry....I saw some guy do it properly on UA-cam just once and can not find it now.
Always Great Stuff Here,Meep Rockin !!
super interesting interview
Love it!
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RIP Tina Turner😢
So sad! 😢
Her death is going to he a big deal in St. Louis, Mo. LOTS OF STORIES ABOUT HER and kids, tour bus, etc.
being a guitar player from the 80's myself i told everyone back then how good of a guitar player he was, they all laughed....i knew even back then how good he was at everything especially guitar.
Charming personality with all those interesting anecdotes about Prince; His Royal Badness. 💜
Also would like to mention the loss of a Grand Lady.
Rest in Peace Tina.
You were...simply the Best.
🙏🕯🕊💕
This is a great interview! I love hearing the insight from a professional working closely with such a great artist.
If you haven't already seen it I recommend watching Antony performing Leonard Cohen's If it be your will
I believe Herbie Hancock said it best . He said when he was young he was a musician who was person , now , he's a person that is a musician . "Deep" . Two different dimensions and to draw from .
Very enjoyable great Job, Fil....
Great interview FIL! But I must say that my thoughts are with the family and friends of Tina Turner. She was a force!
Prince 'paid for two hands'! LOL
I love that one. Two hands to work!!
The guitar parts on the song 'Diamonds & Pearl's' is played with the 7 string that Steve Vai gave him, and he loved just listening 2 him (Steve) play.
7:00 reminds me what I heard about Zappa with the "antenna"
Threadjack. If you're considering a Tina Turner tribute, consider Proud Mary Live at Wembley (2000)
“Ancient Chinese Secret” 🤣
Just finished watching this video.Very cool and interesting. 🎸❤️🤟. To bad about Tina Turner RIP. There’s one more person in Radio Heaven.🎤😥Radio Heaven is getting crowded.
I've often wondered if Prince had a Deaf family member because why else would he come to Gallaudet to perform a free concert? And he visited BEFORE the Deaf President Now Protests happened!
Fil, I didn't know how else to let you know but Tina Turner just died at 83.
RIP Ms Tina
No!!
@Tom Higgins...
sadly, this year 2023 we loss many greats.
a list of the more well known stars we loss
Ed Ames July 9, 1927 - May 21, 2023
Tina Turner November 26, 1939 - May 24, 2023
Gordon Lightfoot November 17, 1938 - May 1, 2023
Harry Belafonte March 1, 1927 - April 25, 2023
David Crosby August 14, 1941 - January 18, 2023
Lisa Marie Presley February 1, 1968 - January 12, 2023
Jeff Beck 24 June 1944 - 10 January 2023
I Love how Prince 'talked' musical language in the studio. Miles Davis, who ALSO very much spoke that way -- dropped a few words on Jimi Hendrix when they met, and it went over his head. Miles would do that, to see how 'deep' the level of the musicians were, he was working with, or knew. He learned music theory early on. Jimi, however, was self-taught, and the vernacular didn't apply to him. He worked in patterns, and by feeling.
Is this a nice guy or what? I could listen 4 ours man. And 1 story's better then the other. He 's so down to earth and nice. Prince needed persons like him who, grounded him, some ways. He must wright a book about it. And he got stories for 10, i'm sure. O(+> Peace and b wild!!!🎉
So Prince is MJ times 10 for sure (i was completely right when i say so...when arguing on Prince)
Laura,
Just heard the news about Tina-the world has lost a great artist and a strong woman. Ms. Tina “On silver wings ...” ❤ 3:03
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