There's a story Stevie Nicks tells about Prince.. Stevie was on her honeymoon, and she was on her way up to the resort, driving in a car... When Little Red Corvette came on the radio. .. Stevie made her husband pull over and buy the tape after searching all over this mountain town for it lol... Prince had recorded a under lying guitar track mixed in a very unique way, and it haunted her... She tried and tried to get ahold of prince the following weeks, because she wanted to record a new song Stand Back using the mixing technique..I guess they had started recording that song and Prince snuck in and played synth...helped her record that special underlying track.. He got up to leave and Stevie was like "wait a minute.. we have to sign some contracts and decide on a fee.. he told her not to include his name on the song at all, and that he was honored to with with her, and snuck out the back door...i love that story. Great reaction.
As bizzare as this sounds, Prince is underrated in my opinion. It seems each generation has a handful of artists that operate on another level, Prince was one of them.
I am one of those. I never was a fan of his music and I had no idea how good he was until I saw this performance at the HoF. Pure genius and showmanship. And I understand he mastered multiple other instruments.
Prince was not only one with his guitar but it´s also the style, the moves, the look, the face expression, the way he dresses, the tempo, rhythm, and the art to put each note where it belongs and nailing it everytime. Without any doubts, a hard working genius with a hyper creative mind that could do anything and do it right in any music style, the most complete artist of all time. The greatest lost in the entertainment industry in all it´s history. The G.O.A.T.
I believe the gentleman who played the first guitar solo on this iconic song was Marc Mann, who is an American keyboardist, guitarist, programmer, arranger and conductor. He has a Master's Degree in Music from UCLA. He is known for his work with Oingo Boingo, Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
According to the stories, Marc Mann told Tom Petty that he didn't want PRINCE to play on this and Tom said absolutely he will. Tom and PRINCE were friends. Plus PRINCE was inducted that night. He P. didn't do that in the rehearsal. So Marc didn't even know P. was going to do all that. None of them did. Tom and PRINCE gave each other that look that this is great!
@@vickielliott4317There's a story that during a rehearsal Mann kept stepping on Prince's solo. So much so that the director or producer had to ask Mann to stop doing that. Prince was cool about it. During the performance Prince's solo almost made you made you forget Mann's earlier solo.
Harri, you made me happy at your joy. This is a great version of a great song, they played it straight and then let Prince take it home and man did he ever. I was so happy for you my friend
Legendary performance for sure. Prince was a goat. I don’t usually get over emotional when we lose celebrities, but all the magical musical genius that was Prince made his passing seem like a true loss for the world.
I’ve seen this a few times and it astonishes me every time. It’s just breathtaking. I just love the look on Dhani’s face when Prince is playing that solo! The whole thing is just so heartwarming. Thanks for requesting it Brandon! 🌺✌️
I’m a Minnesota girl and Prince was very proud to be from Minneapolis and promoted the Twin Cities music scene at every chance. We all know where we were when we heard the news of his death and placed all over the city lit up in purple in his honor. Such a loss to our community and the world.
The other performance you're thinking of is the Concert for George. Billy Preston was at that one. So were Paul McCartney, Ringo, Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty and others. The soloist here with the hat is Marc Mann.
Rolling Stone magazine left Prince off their top 100 guitarists list .So this was his statement to their choice , well stated Purple Man rip to you , George, and Tom . 🙏♥️
Rolling Stone magazine is famous for its idiocy. They also left off Terry Kath of Chicago because supposedly the publisher Jann Wenner didn’t like bands with horns.
For the ones who really understand the emotional feeling behind it (I had big one on sports event) 😅This is the greatest ever solo i never seen!!! Prince couldn't express his feelings openly at the end that's why He disappear from the crowd...Prince gave his soul and heart on this!
When Prince first hit the scene he had a song on his debut album called "I'm Yours." When I heard that for the first time I was thinking, okay, now this guy can play guitar! My impression only got more cemented as time went on, so when I first saw *this* I wasn't surprised one tiny bit. However, everyone on that stage is awesome. I think why Prince stands out so much, aside from a blistering solo, is that it's Prince, doing a classic rock cover. He seems so out of place, yet perfectly in place at the same time as if he'd been a lead guitarist in a rock band his whole life.
I agree with you! He has been playing blistering leads for quite a number of years before that particular performance but, he added his many years of showmanship, charisma and musicianship which made him to stand out!
What’s so great about this solo is that yes it’s a solo, it’s supposed to be the primary sound over everything almost, but prince played in such a gifted way that he played the best and most creative solo for the BAND and performance. He makes everyone else sound so perfect, like they are. They all get to shine and it’s because they’re that great of musicians and performers, they share the light, truly amazing.
Hahaha - I have seen that song 100 times, but everytime I have the same reaction as you: I JUST LAUGH!!! I love that song - and the way Prince kills it!!! WOW AMAZING
The best always seem to die way too soon. You know, you just can't top that! RIP Prince. ♥ (Well, his Super Bowl performance is also my fav performance.)
Marc Mayer (Meyer?) covers the Clapton solo. He was a prominent studio guitarist and educator in the early 2000's You see him in other videos with Clapton, Harrison, Lynne and other stars of the 1960's - 80's. Always in the cap!
Rewatch it. Tom and Prince had a playful enjoyment performance. And both were gone in a close proximity. That is a special encounter and we got to witness it.
I assure you that particular guitar was not harmed. That was his literal baby, his Hohner Madcat. The same stage hand to held him up probably had to practice catching it.
Marc Mann was the first (under appreciated) lead guitarist, who played flawlessly, the lines Eric Clapton had created, but somehow gave them more oomph, flavour and definition. He is the lead guitarist for Jeff Lynne's band. Ps it took me some time to find any reference to him on this recording, as everyone seemed to be so taken away by Prince's solo, which I personnally thought was unfair.
RIP George Harrison, Prince and Tom Petty, a truly iconic tribute performance. I absolutely love the communication going on between Dani Harrison and Prince - their smiles are so fun to watch!
Sometimes I wonder if we all just hallucinated the magical being that was Prince. He was otherworldly. Maybe he was a mirage we all needed in our lives. 💜👑
Yup. This IS the best Beatles cover performance, and given the great artists who have covered Beatles' classics, that says so very much. But the force of spirit, the genius among icons here who takes this to the next level is PRINCE. This is the moment where Prince ascends from "mere" superstar, prodigy musician to those honoured few of the Panthéon of all-time greats: Janis, Aretha, Marley...George, Jimi, Chuck... Prince's Holy Fire summons the spirits of BOTH George AND Jimi: they were THERE, you feel it, you know it, you're transformed by it. And of course it would be Prince: yes, he is Jimi's younger brother and George's spiritual fellow-traveler. But Prince is also the one who best embodied, took forth, and really GOT the Beatles' wild, jaw-dropping eclecticism, their fearless boundary-crossing, their androgynous challenge to gender, class, all of it, all of it, HE is the one who really GOT what the Beatles were truly doing and took it forth and made it his own. And now we've lost him, too. George, Jimi, Prince are lost to us but are now found forever "of the ages": While My Guitar Gently Weeps, indeed.
Joe Cocker With a Little,Help From My Friends, Ray Charles Yesterday, Frank Sinatra Something, the Faces Maybe I am Amazed. JeffBexk A Day in the Life. Great performance by Prince without a doubt but there are plenty of excellent covers.
In 2007 or 8, I went on youtube and typed in "greatest guitar solo" and this video was one that came up. I didn't even know that Prince played guitar........if this ISN'T the greatest, it's one of them
@@NathanVeenstra I didn't follow Prince at all. I knew that he was creative artist/genius, but didn't like his music. I don't think I ever saw the "Purple Rain" video.
Wow what a fabulous group, Tom Petty sounds like George in this. Jeff Lynn of ELO another one I love. Steve Winwood and Prince RIP. Prince's playing made the song better.
Wha....? 😦 You painted over your beautiful red wall 😟 Oh well...your wall, your taste. I'll just miss it, is all. 😢 But you keep on rockin, awesome dude. I'll get over it. 😊💖
I absolutely love this performance. I remember when the original song came out, Dhani Harrison is the spitting image of his dad. Thank you for sharing Harri ❤
Epic! I'm glad you watched until the end to see Prince yeet that guitar into heaven, and then just saunter off, like "bye bitches". Why not hurl the guitar into heaven since he killed it? Also that was Steve Winwood on the organ, and he killed it, too. I mean, they all did. Sometimes I watch this on repeat since it's so good.
Best cover of this song was done by the Jeff Healey Band. And Jeff was even more impressive because he was an incredible blind guitarist who learned how to play the guitar upside down. Fantastic voice. Best version.
Lol, I had that same reaction when I first saw this!!!! This was AWESOME. Best reaction to this performance and I think this was Prince's best solo also.
I felt the same when I saw this. My husband was on his deathbed and watched it with my son and he actually got chills and tears in his eyes as Prince had just died. It does the same for me every time I watch it. It's so exciting and literally phenomenal, really. What a tribute to a wonderful man.
There's a story Stevie Nicks tells about Prince.. Stevie was on her honeymoon, and she was on her way up to the resort, driving in a car... When Little Red Corvette came on the radio. .. Stevie made her husband pull over and buy the tape after searching all over this mountain town for it lol... Prince had recorded a under lying guitar track mixed in a very unique way, and it haunted her... She tried and tried to get ahold of prince the following weeks, because she wanted to record a new song Stand Back using the mixing technique..I guess they had started recording that song and Prince snuck in and played synth...helped her record that special underlying track.. He got up to leave and Stevie was like "wait a minute.. we have to sign some contracts and decide on a fee.. he told her not to include his name on the song at all, and that he was honored to with with her, and snuck out the back door...i love that story. Great reaction.
Prince is a one man army 💜
Jeff Lynne (ELO) on vocals is amazing!
Prince dropped the guitar and left the stage. He was just showing off and he brought the power and skill.
So many people today have no idea how great of a guitarist Prince was… another genius gone too soon 🙏🏻😢
As bizzare as this sounds, Prince is underrated in my opinion. It seems each generation has a handful of artists that operate on another level, Prince was one of them.
I certainly didn't know he could play like that. Fire!
So many have left us. We are privileged to have their music still.
I believe it was 24 or 27different instruments that he could play proficiently and his first few albums were just him doing everything on them!
I am one of those. I never was a fan of his music and I had no idea how good he was until I saw this performance at the HoF. Pure genius and showmanship. And I understand he mastered multiple other instruments.
That guitar solo alone earned Prince a spot in Heaven!
Prince he’s a top Guitarist one of the best there’s been in my opinion
Prince was not only one with his guitar but it´s also the style, the moves, the look, the face expression, the way he dresses, the tempo, rhythm, and the art to put each note where it belongs and nailing it everytime. Without any doubts, a hard working genius with a hyper creative mind that could do anything and do it right in any music style, the most complete artist of all time.
The greatest lost in the entertainment industry in all it´s history.
The G.O.A.T.
I believe the gentleman who played the first guitar solo on this iconic song was Marc Mann, who is an American keyboardist, guitarist, programmer, arranger and conductor. He has a Master's Degree in Music from UCLA. He is known for his work with Oingo Boingo, Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
Yes, Marc Mann didn’t get enough credit for his nearly perfect lead guitar
Yes it was Marc Mann !
According to the stories, Marc Mann told Tom Petty that he didn't want PRINCE to play on this and Tom said absolutely he will. Tom and PRINCE were friends. Plus PRINCE was inducted that night. He P. didn't do that in the rehearsal. So Marc didn't even know P. was going to do all that. None of them did. Tom and PRINCE gave each other that look that this is great!
@@vickielliott4317There's a story that during a rehearsal Mann kept stepping on Prince's solo. So much so that the director or producer had to ask Mann to stop doing that. Prince was cool about it.
During the performance Prince's solo almost made you made you forget Mann's earlier solo.
Steve Winwood was excellent! You’re so right.
Easily one of the top ten, maybe top five, rock moments of all time. RIP Prince and Tom Petty.
Harri, you made me happy at your joy. This is a great version of a great song, they played it straight and then let Prince take it home and man did he ever. I was so happy for you my friend
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
💯💜
I’m always taken aback when I see Dhani Harrison in this performance. It’s like looking at his father.
Legendary performance for sure. Prince was a goat. I don’t usually get over emotional when we lose celebrities, but all the magical musical genius that was Prince made his passing seem like a true loss for the world.
Well said 💜
I think that our whole state of Minnesota went on standstill, until it sunk in that Prince had passed.
Big Facts. I NEVER get emotional over most people dying celebrity or not but I actually cried when we lost Prince AND Chris Cornell!
❤️💯🔥Prince RIP😢
Amen 😢
All these guys did an excellent job of covering this masterpiece by George Harrison!
Hi Mr. Harri, I like Mr. Carlos Santana's version with Ms. India.Arie on vocals better.. ♠W.G.
I’ve seen this a few times and it astonishes me every time. It’s just breathtaking. I just love the look on Dhani’s face when Prince is playing that solo! The whole thing is just so heartwarming. Thanks for requesting it Brandon! 🌺✌️
Prince is wearing the RED HAT!
Jeffs vocals and harmonies are amazing!
1000%
Just… Prince.
Legend has it that Tele is still vibrating
Prince got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that night, too..so he was really feeling it! He kicked ass
Prince also was inducted into the Hall of Fame that night. He performed his own set as well with his purple band.
I thought that was one of the best Prince performances ever!! But, I do agree that Steve winwood should have been shown more. He is a legend!!
Prince’s guitar needed a cigarette after that solo. Amazing solo.
You’re a beautiful man! Amazing reaction! Thank you 🙏
I’m a Minnesota girl and Prince was very proud to be from Minneapolis and promoted the Twin Cities music scene at every chance. We all know where we were when we heard the news of his death and placed all over the city lit up in purple in his honor. Such a loss to our community and the world.
My favorite part of this is the look of joy and laughter on Dhani Harrison's face during the Prince solo.
Yup.
Get ready to be blown away.
❤Prince 🤴 i s genius
The other performance you're thinking of is the Concert for George. Billy Preston was at that one. So were Paul McCartney, Ringo, Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty and others. The soloist here with the hat is Marc Mann.
Thanx
So much awesome talent on that stage, legendary musicians! 🤘♥️
@@HarriBestReactions And Billy Preston did an awesome "Isn't It A Pity" at that concert:
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Rolling Stone magazine left Prince off their top 100 guitarists list .So this was his statement to their choice , well stated Purple Man rip to you , George, and Tom . 🙏♥️
And yeah left him of because he didn't conform to the industry
Rolling Stone magazine is famous for its idiocy. They also left off Terry Kath of Chicago because supposedly the publisher Jann Wenner didn’t like bands with horns.
Damn Prince looked sooo fiiiinnnneeee. I miss him sooo much 😪
When I was little. I used to think the song said " Steal my guitar, Jackie please."
For the ones who really understand the emotional feeling behind it (I had big one on sports event)
😅This is the greatest ever solo i never seen!!! Prince couldn't express his feelings openly at the end that's why He disappear from the crowd...Prince gave his soul and heart on this!
Absolutely agree Harri!! Prince’s best solo!
Years after he left the living, the world yet has to realize how spoiled we all are. Prince was special on another level..
When Prince first hit the scene he had a song on his debut album called "I'm Yours." When I heard that for the first time I was thinking, okay, now this guy can play guitar! My impression only got more cemented as time went on, so when I first saw *this* I wasn't surprised one tiny bit. However, everyone on that stage is awesome. I think why Prince stands out so much, aside from a blistering solo, is that it's Prince, doing a classic rock cover. He seems so out of place, yet perfectly in place at the same time as if he'd been a lead guitarist in a rock band his whole life.
I agree with you! He has been playing blistering leads for quite a number of years before that particular performance but, he added his many years of showmanship, charisma and musicianship which made him to stand out!
Prince pretty much was a lead guitarist in a rock band his whole life. Since his teens.
It was always so easy to forget how FABULOUS Prince was on guitar. Shredded!
What’s so great about this solo is that yes it’s a solo, it’s supposed to be the primary sound over everything almost, but prince played in such a gifted way that he played the best and most creative solo for the BAND and performance. He makes everyone else sound so perfect, like they are. They all get to shine and it’s because they’re that great of musicians and performers, they share the light, truly amazing.
Hahaha - I have seen that song 100 times, but everytime I have the same reaction as you: I JUST LAUGH!!!
I love that song - and the way Prince kills it!!! WOW AMAZING
Harry, you and I could spend weeks listening To music. You have a great page!
RIP to the great Prince. So underrated on the guitar. What a beast.
The best always seem to die way too soon. You know, you just can't top that! RIP Prince. ♥ (Well, his Super Bowl performance is also my fav performance.)
Tom petty and Prince in heaven together with George making music together,loved watching this Prince is a legend
Prince's solo grabs you from the first note
Lol your reaction was just like mine when I first saw it. I was breathless. Everything you said is true.
Marc Mayer (Meyer?) covers the Clapton solo. He was a prominent studio guitarist and educator in the early 2000's You see him in other videos with Clapton, Harrison, Lynne and other stars of the 1960's - 80's. Always in the cap!
Marc Mann
Two words... Hell, yea.
Rewatch it. Tom and Prince had a playful enjoyment performance. And both were gone in a close proximity. That is a special encounter and we got to witness it.
I assure you that particular guitar was not harmed. That was his literal baby, his Hohner Madcat. The same stage hand to held him up probably had to practice catching it.
I like watching Dhani's face. I was crazy about his dad back in the day.😉
In my opinion, Prince played his heart out on this song. R.I.P. George, Tom & Prince.
And Billy.
When Giants Walked The Earth.
Prince at his best on the guitar. What a tribute to George Harrison.
Eric Clapton once was asked how does it feel to be the best guitarist in the world?! His reply: "i don't know you have to ask Prince!"
Marc Mann was the first (under appreciated) lead guitarist, who played flawlessly, the lines Eric Clapton had created, but somehow gave them more oomph, flavour and definition. He is the lead guitarist for Jeff Lynne's band. Ps it took me some time to find any reference to him on this recording, as everyone seemed to be so taken away by Prince's solo, which I personnally thought was unfair.
I agree 100%, Prince solo is truly amazing!
Prince was my brother....and such a gifted musician...his solo here is phenomenal...❤❤❤❤
I love this, all the talent here for this, it is fabulous.
I love watching you enjoy music
Fantastic line up Prince is amazing.
I can see George and Prince in heaven jamming out. Makes me want to cry. RIP guys.
That smile on Dani’s face says it all!
RIP George Harrison, Prince and Tom Petty, a truly iconic tribute performance. I absolutely love the communication going on between Dani Harrison and Prince - their smiles are so fun to watch!
Sometimes I wonder if we all just hallucinated the magical being that was Prince. He was otherworldly. Maybe he was a mirage we all needed in our lives. 💜👑
Wow
This was the night Prince was inducted into the hall of fame.
I totally agree Harri!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥
Jeff Lynne was awesome on vocals! Long live Jeff Lynne's ELO! Please Tour in 2023!
RIP Prince and Tom. 2 of the greatest musicians of our time.
And Billy Preston.
Went into work the next day and a Prince fan said “Now do you believe me how great a guitar player Prince is ??”
I think this is when George Harrison was posthumously inducted into the Rock 'N Roll hall of fame.
Bro, the best reaction around. Prince was out of this world. Performer artist and musician.
Great performance... Great reaction.
Yup. This IS the best Beatles cover performance, and given the great artists who have covered Beatles' classics, that says so very much. But the force of spirit, the genius among icons here who takes this to the next level is PRINCE. This is the moment where Prince ascends from "mere" superstar, prodigy musician to those honoured few of the Panthéon of all-time greats: Janis, Aretha, Marley...George, Jimi, Chuck...
Prince's Holy Fire summons the spirits of BOTH George AND Jimi: they were THERE, you feel it, you know it, you're transformed by it. And of course it would be Prince: yes, he is Jimi's younger brother and George's spiritual fellow-traveler.
But Prince is also the one who best embodied, took forth, and really GOT the Beatles' wild, jaw-dropping eclecticism, their fearless boundary-crossing, their androgynous challenge to gender, class, all of it, all of it, HE is the one who really GOT what the Beatles were truly doing and took it forth and made it his own. And now we've lost him, too.
George, Jimi, Prince are lost to us but are now found forever "of the ages": While My Guitar Gently Weeps, indeed.
"Prince is probably the only person who I’ve seen who I would say is a true genius on the guitar.”---Eric Clapton.
You're right HarriBest, it is the best Beatles cover ever. No debate at all.
Absolutely Epic 🥰🥰🥰
Joe Cocker With a Little,Help From My Friends, Ray Charles Yesterday, Frank Sinatra Something, the Faces Maybe I am Amazed. JeffBexk A Day in the Life. Great performance by Prince without a doubt but there are plenty of excellent covers.
GOAT
When it comes to live covers, I recommend My Back Pages (Bob Dylan, Roger McGuinn, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Eric Clapton & George Harrison).
Completely SPECTACULAR!!! Dhani Harrison looks so much like his dad!!!🎵🎼🎶🥁🎸🎧🎹🎙💜
In 2007 or 8, I went on youtube and typed in "greatest guitar solo" and this video was one that came up. I didn't even know that Prince played guitar........if this ISN'T the greatest, it's one of them
Wait. Prince can be seen with a guitar in his classic “Purple Rain” video and you didn’t know he played guitar? 😉
@@NathanVeenstra I didn't follow Prince at all. I knew that he was creative artist/genius, but didn't like his music. I don't think I ever saw the "Purple Rain" video.
This hurts. I wish was recognized for his genius prior to his death. Now it’s too late and people are out there who have no clue. Poor guy.
Prince was soooooo amazing.. was there anything he couldn't do?. Rest easy brother. This vid makes me cry :)
I wish I could go back and see this for the first time. Prince is the coolest ever 😁
Wow what a fabulous group, Tom Petty sounds like George in this. Jeff Lynn of ELO another one I love. Steve Winwood and Prince RIP. Prince's playing made the song better.
Dhani has a lot of Uncles, wow he looks like his daddy, Jeff of ELO, and Tom did a great job, Eric Clapton does a great job too.
And Prince was great too, almost forgot one. Lol
Goosebumps! 🥰
One of my favorite Beatles tunes and played by some of my favorite performers 👍
Wha....? 😦 You painted over your beautiful red wall 😟 Oh well...your wall, your taste. I'll just miss it, is all. 😢
But you keep on rockin, awesome dude. I'll get over it. 😊💖
You were worn out by the time it finished! Totally 💯% blown away.
Hey Harri,
That's as good as it gets!
I absolutely love this performance. I remember when the original song came out, Dhani Harrison is the spitting image of his dad. Thank you for sharing Harri ❤
On George’s tribute show, his wife tells Paul “seeing Dhani on stage it looks like George didn’t age but you all got old” lol
Epic! I'm glad you watched until the end to see Prince yeet that guitar into heaven, and then just saunter off, like "bye bitches". Why not hurl the guitar into heaven since he killed it? Also that was Steve Winwood on the organ, and he killed it, too. I mean, they all did. Sometimes I watch this on repeat since it's so good.
Best cover of this song was done by the Jeff Healey Band. And Jeff was even more impressive because he was an incredible blind guitarist who learned how to play the guitar upside down. Fantastic voice. Best version.
Love this Prince solo!
Steve Ferrone, back there on the drums, is the most overlooked, masterful talent in this group of iconic artists!
It really doesn't get any better than that Harri
This is my first time hearing this performance too Harri. It’s perfection !!!!!!
This performance is so much fun! I love watching Harrison's son. So Great!
Excellent choice!!!!!!!!!!!! Dhani looks just like his dad ❤️ cant believe people do not know Prince can play that guitar so well!!
Lol, I had that same reaction when I first saw this!!!! This was AWESOME. Best reaction to this performance and I think this was Prince's best solo also.
I felt the same when I saw this. My husband was on his deathbed and watched it with my son and he actually got chills and tears in his eyes as Prince had just died. It does the same for me every time I watch it. It's so exciting and literally phenomenal, really.
What a tribute to a wonderful man.