1984 The Year,The Album,The movie that made him a legend.Prince could play up to 27 instruments.He did a mixture of Funk,R & B,rock,pop. More Prince suggestions:Some of his 80's hits "1999" "Raspberry Beret" "When Doves Cry" "Little Red Corvette" "Let's Go Crazy" Great guitar player See 2004 Rock N Roll Hall of Fame "While My Guitar Gently Weeps
I agree with all of those recommendations! Also that this 1st introduction to Prince is him playing a part in a movie instead seeing him perform as himself makes a big difference. Check out some of the songs listed above & not from a purple rain movie clip, but a true prince performance or video. Funny thing though is the next scene in the movie would show you the high energy side of Prince you were expecting.
I think you're the first reactors who haven't been amazed by Prince. This dude is like a one man army! He can do it all and reached mega stardom by doing everything himself! He also had all the ladies. Everyone loves Prince 💜 Try Little Red Corvette next. That might be more your style and it's a good introduction to Prince
@@jamielazenby4090 Comparing Prince to MJ is dumb. They're completely different, in most every way. MJ was brought up to be a Pop musical success from birth. A whole team surrounded him from childhood to craft his career: choreographers, song-writers, career directors, producers, musicians. He was told to sing and dance, and did it very, very well - with a natural charisma that few posses. He is arguably the greatest POP star ever. If you want to make teen girls faint, he was your guy. If you want to hand him a guitar and have him tear the roof off a joint? No. Bass? No Keys? No. Not saying he's never touched an instrument, but he wasn't an accomplished concert instrumentalist. Prince IS music. A musical prodigy from his teens that secured his first record deal before 20, only on the agreement that he be allowed to play all the instruments, write his own music, write all his own lyrics, sing all his own songs, and produce and arrange all his own songs. That was unprecedented, to this day. Able to play dozens of instruments, he is actually underrated in his singing ability. Per Google: "While David Bowie and Freddie Mercury both had ranges spanning four octaves, Prince could hit a gobsmacking B6" He continued producing, arranging, composing and performing through career that spanned more than 40 albums, and was an electric performer that did thousands of live concerts (sometimes up to 100 a year); and still found time to write and produce for other artists, including Sheena Easton, Sheila E. Sinead O'Conner, the Bangles, Kenny Rogers, Stevie Nicks, etc. Like I said, comparing them is dumb. The bottom line: From a musical talent measurement on all levels, Prince is top of the mountain. Pop Star: MJ, for sure. But he can't hold a candle to Prince when it comes to overall talent level.
@digitalvictory8266 totally agree 👍 prince 💜 Michael ❤️ and David were my heroes 💝💝💝 absolutely huge fans of all them all different artists and way ahead of everyone else in their art . I never compared Michael to prince but alot of Michael and prince fans do 🤔 I was just joking because I have never seen such a lackluster response to purple rain or prince before 😭😭😭 everyone just seems to be amazed
@@jamielazenby4090 Yep, Loved Prince, MJ, Bowie and Elton. Many others, too, but they are the main ones, even still to this day. God Bless the 80s!!! ❤
ummmm NO! Anything they do on prince should be his live performances. They would not appreciate that video. Seems like they are Eddie van halen fans, one of the most overated guitar players ever...One trick pony.
I think that the best version of this song is from his half time show during the Super Bowl. It was a terrible day weather wise and during this song the rain really started coming down as if on cue. Prince didn't miss a beat.
prince felt the color purple symbolized the end of the world...to him, the song “purple rain” was about finding divine guidance during Arrmageddon. blood (i.e. red) in the sky (i.e. blue) = purple… purple rain pertains to the end of the world and being with the one you love and letting your faith/God guide you through the purple rain.” prince would say the apocalyptic connotations of the color purple made it his favorite color. the movie is more about apocalyptic relationships with the pinnacle being the one with his father... the end song "purple rain" is about rising above the damage and mending that emotional destruction whether it be your lover or other love ones in your life.
You guys were expecting high energy and dancing and trust me he delivers that on MANY of his songs, you just chose the wrong song with those expectations in mind.Try "Let's Go Crazy" and "I Would Die For You" live in concert Syracuse NY 1985 and the official video of "Little Red Corvette" !
Make no mistake about it, Prince is one of the greatest artists of all time. If you want something uptempo from him, check out "Let's Go Crazy", "Little Red Corvette", "Kiss" for starters. I saw him 2 times and those are the best concerts I've ever seen live.
This video was straight out of the movie and you mentioned early on. Seeing the movie purple rain, which is awesome, will make this song hit so much harder. Dont stop on prince. I think based on your comments you would love raspberry beret to do next.
This probably wasn’t the song to start out with. It was taken directly from a movie scene and it’s a slower song so I’ll give u a pass on the almost disrespect of Prince. This title had me clutching my pearls. This song is something u listen to after u already understand who he is as an artist and u want to see him play.
Most young people who react to Prince for the first time usually starts with this video because they know it as Prince’s most famous song. Prince fans know better, but they don’t. They won’t even watch the movie to see where this video comes from..
there are other musicians in the world, and then there's Prince... He is on another level then any other musician. Purple Rain was written for the movie, so you have to watch the movie to understand the meaning of the song.
Yes, it was a 'hit song'--and it won the Academy Award for best original song in a motion picture in 1985. There is a somewhat rare video on UA-cam (ua-cam.com/video/q_sHFZWeOUo/v-deo.html) of the live performance that this recording is made from when Prince debuted the song in Minneapolis in 1983. It is about twice as long as the released version, stripped down, and really shows how great this song actually is. Y'all must check out more Prince--his catalogue is top notch.
His catalog is HUGE! He was the epitome of an all around entertainer. He sang, wrote, danced/entertained. he also did a lot for musicians owning their own music instead of the music industry. PLEASE check out more. Some of my favorites: Sign of the times, When doves cry, Seven, kiss, I would die for you.
Prince has many different styles. He never gave into the music industry's idea that an artist should stick to one genre. You'll find Prince songs that fit into the rock, r&b, funk, hip hop, dance, pop, and gospel genres to name a few. I know you guys have reacted to live versions of songs you previously reacted to. I would like to recommend Prince's live version of Purple Rain from the 1985 AMAs. That was the first time many of us saw Prince live on TV, and he absolutely killed it. Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/VbEv8C9Cff0/v-deo.html. Some Prince songs that would be more in line with what you were expecting are Gett Off, 1999, Let's Work, and Kiss.
I saw Prince 3 times and it was the most unbelievable concerts I've ever seen. Love that man💜💜💜 the Bangles "Manic Monday". Yall need to watch :Little Red Corvette" for upbeat. This was the end of the movie so you have to see Purple Rain to understand the drama of this movie. Don't judge from this song, they are all different.
I got to see Prince tour for this album I was 14 and it was a restricted to 18 and up show. Prince was provocative on stage to say the least😂 He was Absolutely incredible and his moves OMG😂 My Dad bought the tickets by the way😂 We got in!!!
😊❤ I agree with some comments, probably not the best song to start with. 😊 For more upbeat songs I love "1999", "Let's Go Crazy". My favorite song of his is "Raspberry Beret" not as fast as the other two I mentioned but it's the lyrics are fun and it's just a cool song!! I also love "When Doves Cry" is an awesome song. Probably one of his most famous songs but I would wait until you have heard a few other more fun songs. It's kinda slow like this one. Luv you guys!! 😊❤❤
Prince and The Revolution - Purple Rain (Live in Syracuse, March 30, 1985) watch this version. Then you understand Prince andhow the song was suppose to be( and not edtited by Producers)
This is from the movie. In the movie his father (a failed musician, alcoholic who is wallowing in depression) wrote the lyrics, it’s about Prince’s mother, and Wendy & Lisa wrote the music. Before this Prince’s character wouldn’t allow anything he didn’t write to be performed. Edit: Little Red Corvette
I could go on for days about the greatness of this musical genius. The man could do it all , rock , blues , pop , funk , jazz, classical you name it. There will never be another Prince.
Prince is awesome in every single way! Please do more reactions to his songs. And i wouldn't recommend this for every artist, but with Prince it is ALWAYS worth going for the long versions of his songs, especially for "When Doves Cry".
This is an anthem for all die hard Prince fans! He was beyond amazing! I was lucky enough to see the opening night of the Purple Rain tour in Detroit in 84'! He is missed! RIP King!
Two points others have mentioned: (1) While this is a classic Prince song, I agree it is probably not the first of his songs you should have reacted to to get a full appreciation of his genius; and (2) since this video is actually a scene straight out of the movie of the same name, you probably need to watch the whole movie to apreciate the visuals of what is going on onscreen and the actual lyrics in the context of how they fit into the story of the film. In the context of the film the dedication to his father makes a lot more sense.
Been a fan/fam since the early 80s (when honestly, I was too young to be listening to Prince). Got to see him in concert 5 times, and each was incredible. One of the best artists to grace a stage. He loved to play off the audience, get them to sing, then look like "mmmm, that was awful!" and then try it again. So fun. When you really want to jump in, I'm sure there are lots of Prince songs to introduce you to. My favorite is a little-known song called "Good Love." So upbeat. Now you need to watch the movie Purple Rain, and both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction of George Harrison (with Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, others) and the Superbowl Halftime Performance. Thanks for the reaction! My guess to your quiz is Manic Monday by The Bangles.
To me this song is so legendary and epic because it is very different than most of Prince's previous hit songs. There are a few live versions of Purple Rain on youtube which are about 15 minutes long and Prince is absolutely wailing on the guitar. There's so many people that are familiar with Prince that don't realize he is one of the greatest guitar players of all time.
Prince has so many eras. Each era has a unique style/sound. Soul/funk Rock Unique Prince pop Mainstream pop And then he started doing stuff in the mid/late 90s that I can't even label. Phil, we won't roast you... we'll just tell you that this is the wrong song for your First Prince listen. Prince's nickname was "The Purple One". He was just obsessed with purple. I don't think "purple rain' has any meaning.
This song is actually a recording of a live performance they did in 1983 almost a year prior to the release of the movie and soundtrack. It was recorded at a benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theatre at the First Avenue nightclub. No, I was not there but wow, how amazing that would have been.
Actually several songs are from that performance. The first performance of those songs and remarkably the released version of those songs is largely that live performance ua-cam.com/video/mn7NpvHp0NY/v-deo.html
The man was a genius. A master musician. A sex god I just look at him and all my clothes fall off . Watch baby I’m a star from purple rain you’ll see some more energy . I’m a fan can you guess so yes I am outraged of Leeds England!!!!!!! 😂😂
You need to do kiss, when doves cry, let's go crazy, raspberry beret, I would die for you, darling nikki, get off, paisley park, alphabet street, u got the look,
Prince is the modern Mozart. No less. Among the very best live performers to walk Planet Earth. Y'all need to find that out and NOT form opinions using a scene from a movie.
He's One Of The Greatest In Music Period! Your reaction are Very Good you missed some on this one!! This Movie one of the Best Movies in the Music Field next to A Hard Days Night by the Beatles! Researching is Key in some of reactions!!! Keep on Checking out Music from These Different Era! This Song is A Classic for Alltime
Yeah, I won’t give you too much grief for being underwhelmed because you had an expectation of high energy music. This is just a certain song that was just slower. It’s an incredible song. It’s just one of the slower songs. You get into other songs, you will truly start realizing how revolutionary and incredible he is.
@@nedrini1055 I think you most likely are a young person. He’s an incredible musician with really popular songs. Just about everybody loved him back in the day.
Yeah, he was one of those artists who pretty much did whatever he wanted to do, regardless of how commercial it might be, sort of like Beck in that regard, so the first thing I would advise these two is not to go in "expecting" high energy rocking.
This is the final scene from the film from 40 years ago. Of course you couldn’t be more impressed. Yet, many people cried when seeing it back then at the theater.
How can someone talk about music, evaluate it, and not know Prince?! And Purple Rain?!? One of the most beautiful songs of all time. This can only be translated by complete musical ignorance.
I understand that both of you had pre conceived notions of what Prince” would be about but to say you’re disappointed after hearing less than 3 minutes of Purple Rain … And this is the 1st time you’ve ever heard him! 🤯 That seems extremely arrogant to me! At least the lady mentioned that perhaps this song is one of the more laid back songs! Unbelievable
PITCHFORKS AND TORCHES! WE RIDE AT MIDNIGHT!!! Naw, for us, we only knew the high energy Prince, so this was shocking and amazing (and still is). How he can take a ballad and still inject so much passion is remarkable to me. And, he's at the top of my list of guitarists - so much danged talent. However, please do not feel like you need to apologize for your reaction. That's part of the deal. We want you to like what we like, but really I want to know how you see and hear the music. Thank you both for your honesty (and now I'm singing that Billy Joel song). On a separate note, Phil, did you get sunburned? I hope that tans out nicely.
Definitely a ballad. Plenty of other high-energy songs for you to react to. As I understand it, the first verse was about his father, second verse about a girlfriend, and third verse directed to the band.
He wrote "Manic Monday" performed by the Bangles. ///(Edit after watching your reaction): This is definitely one of Prince's "calmer" songs from the era. This video is a scene from the movie of the same name. The guy they kept showing in the baseball cap wasn't his father but the owner of the club at which Prince and his band often played. In the movie the owner of the club had been getting on his case about him writing and playing music that only made sense to him. The owner threatened to replace his act with someone else. In the movie Prince was a control freak who at first only wanted to play his own music. As stated in the video clip, he finally decided to play a song "written" by someone other than him--the ladies in the band, Wendy and Lisa. In the movie the song is about/for many people, I think: His battling parents, his love interest, and his bandmates. Prince the artist went through a few phases. Early on, on his first four or five albums his material was very sexual. His fifth album, "1999," is where he started to gain fame and cross over into the mainstream. His next album, "Purple Rain," was the hit Oscar-winning soundtrack to the movie of the same name. After that he went through an experimental phase with the album "Around the World in a Day," which some claimed (or accused) that he was copying the style of the Beatles album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." Prince was as prolific as the come. It's said he has thousands of songs he's written and/or has tracks recorded but never released.
The song is about wanting to be with the person you love when the world ends it's raining purple cause when you mix red(blood) and blue (sky) (blood in the sky).
Guys, you gotta feel the song. It sounds like your expectations were for a lightweight pop/dance tune. Please stop with the "upbeat". It's obviously not an upbeat song. And stop pausing the song in the middle of the best parts. Sorry, but this is a GREAT song. Something else I notice with people learning about yesterday's music is that they expect them to have just one style. I said to stop doing a couple of things, but of course do what you want. This sounded like a couple of teenagers reacting, frankly. I mean, you were disappointed and putting it down in the first few seconds of the song.
Yeah, I'm mixed on this. On the one hand, I appreciate the honesty. I'm also not going to jump on the bandwagon of people saying this was the wrong song to react to. I just wish you'd have gone into it with fewer expectations and more willingness to just take a listen and let it be what it is. "I'm in the mood for a good, elevator music style ballad like my parents always listened to. Let's give this Snoop Dogg artist a listen..." Not fair to you, nor the artist. While My Guitar Gently Weeps...
I never was a huge Prince guy myself. However a ton of respect for his musical talent and can shred that guitar. What made me a fan was watching him play this at the Super Bowl halftime show-in the pouring rain! And killed it…
Not how you should have started your "Prince Journey"...You need to understand this video was in context with the movie, and this is right after his father tried to commit suicide. It`s slower than "typical" Prince. It`s a part in the movie where He finally uses one of his other band members ideas for a song...Wendy & Lisa. He adds his Fathers Music to it...and is an emotional part of the movie. Definitely not the first video to get familiar with him.
Prince is one of the GOATs. I will always prefer his version. If you are looking for an alternate version check out Adam Levine and Pat Monahan live version from Howard Stern's birthday party. It was amazing!
If you are not feeling Prince’s slower-paced jams, there are plenty of uptempo higher energy Prince songs than this. To see a more upbeat, energetic performance by Prince, I’d recommend “I Could Never Take The Place of Your Man”, “Let’s Go Crazy”, “America” live performance , “1999”, •Little Red Corvette”, live 1985 performances of “I Would Die 4 U” and “Baby I’m A Star”, “Batdance”, “Controversy”, “Why U Wanna Treat Me So Bad” , “Fury” He can slay on a ballad-both in writing and singing them. But if slow jams aren’t your thing react to at least the first two songs I mentioned.
As a Danish person I`m a bit bias, for some time Prince had a Danish female Bassist Ida Nielsen. And Purple Rain was one of the songs sure to be played at school dances 80`s 90`s, typical late. Prince guitar-battles his bassist Ida Nielsen ua-cam.com/video/8Q_fUe7C_Kg/v-deo.html SLAP BASS - Ida Nielsen (Prince Bassist) ua-cam.com/video/Ihd9yNiQORA/v-deo.html Ida Nielsen -"Fake the Funk/Positivity" ua-cam.com/video/6j_BId2BIzU/v-deo.html
This song was from the movie. Little Red Corvette, Let's Go Crazy, 1999, Darlin Nikki, are are some songs for u to check out. U will change your mind. Also, he gives an EPIC solo on Where My Guitar Gently Weeps.
The reactor's curse "Want to react to this huge megastar. Let's start with a track we've heard most about". Nah! You should always stick to chronological order of (single) release. So that means at least "I Wanna Be Your Lover", "Controversy", "1999", "Little Red Corvette", "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy" before "Purple Rain". You'll realise then that this guy is really good. AND you'll still have a stack of great tracks afterwards. My favourite "If I Was Your Girlfriend"
Almost every other song Prince did was high energy - you just happened to start with his slowest song. Definitely keep going, you won’t be disappointed. I’d suggest Let’s Go Crazy from the Purple Rain soundtrack album.
This is from the movie. which is partly autobiographical. The dedication makes more sense in the movie. I think I felt the same as you about this song at the time, and I let it go. But there is a deeper meaning you are missing. No spoilers. Maybe Prince is an acquired taste. He is diverse. Thanks for being respectful and thoughtful. That's nice. There was a time when people got along. despite musical preference differences.
Deep dive into Prince. He could play many instruments better than other professional musicians Many songs like.... Let's go crazy, when doves fly, little red corvette, 1999, under the cherry moon.
Prince is one of the BEST-period!!! Look up Raspberry beret -little red corvette and his duet w/Sheena Easton-U Got the Look. I did a report on him in HS for music class the man’s a music genius. He played several instruments that he taught himself how 2 play. Picking a song that was in a movie (that u haven’t seen) isn’t the right/fair way to judge a musician. Find s live version or pick a non movie song. Sorry usually like your reviews but u can’t judge him off a clip of a movie you’ve never seen. The answer is Sinéad O’Connor “Nothing compares 2 U”. He’s written for other artists as well.
You should watch the movie Purple Rain. I love it. He has so many amazing songs. There's a lot of great songs in the movie. I think you would like Baby I'm a star, U got the look, Let's go crazy.
ok you guys must be trolling right? Because prince fans like me are gonna let you have it!!! You picked one of the most underwhelming songs in his catalog on purpose. Oh and by the way November rain sucks and why does axl rose sound like he is sitting on the toilet when he sings it just straining shyt out. Next thing you will say is that you love Eddie van halen who is nothing but overated. See how that works? WE INVENTED ROC and Funk and roll! Prince is the muthaeffin GOAT! You millenials kill me with soft humor.
I would suggest that you stop EXPECTING ANYTHING. Stop assuming that you have an idea about what you're going to hear from an artist based solely on what you've heard about them. Most artists are capable of a wide range of work. And yes, the impact and signifigance of this song would be much more obvious if you were to see this in the context of the entire movie.
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This song is in a pivotal part of the movie. I think if you saw the movie there'd be more context to the song. He normally is pretty high energy.
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Absolutely this. The song has a lot more emotional impact when viewed in the context of the entire movie.
1984 The Year,The Album,The movie that made him a legend.Prince could play up to 27 instruments.He did a mixture of Funk,R & B,rock,pop. More Prince suggestions:Some of his 80's hits "1999" "Raspberry Beret" "When Doves Cry" "Little Red Corvette" "Let's Go Crazy" Great guitar player See 2004 Rock N Roll Hall of Fame "While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Yeah, what the cook said. Watch the movie and also listen to those suggested by the chef.
Those are the ones you should watch. Those are Prince!! 🎉
I agree with all of those recommendations! Also that this 1st introduction to Prince is him playing a part in a movie instead seeing him perform as himself makes a big difference. Check out some of the songs listed above & not from a purple rain movie clip, but a true prince performance or video. Funny thing though is the next scene in the movie would show you the high energy side of Prince you were expecting.
One of the best guitarist ever ..his music is like no one ever and will never be another one like him ... MUSICAL GENIUS...
His solo still gives me goosebumps.
multi instrumentalist*
I think you're the first reactors who haven't been amazed by Prince. This dude is like a one man army! He can do it all and reached mega stardom by doing everything himself! He also had all the ladies. Everyone loves Prince 💜 Try Little Red Corvette next. That might be more your style and it's a good introduction to Prince
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Think they are michael jackson fans 😂
@@jamielazenby4090 Comparing Prince to MJ is dumb.
They're completely different, in most every way.
MJ was brought up to be a Pop musical success from birth. A whole team surrounded him from childhood to craft his career: choreographers, song-writers, career directors, producers, musicians.
He was told to sing and dance, and did it very, very well - with a natural charisma that few posses. He is arguably the greatest POP star ever. If you want to make teen girls faint, he was your guy.
If you want to hand him a guitar and have him tear the roof off a joint? No.
Bass? No
Keys? No.
Not saying he's never touched an instrument, but he wasn't an accomplished concert instrumentalist.
Prince IS music. A musical prodigy from his teens that secured his first record deal before 20, only on the agreement that he be allowed to play all the instruments, write his own music, write all his own lyrics, sing all his own songs, and produce and arrange all his own songs. That was unprecedented, to this day. Able to play dozens of instruments, he is actually underrated in his singing ability.
Per Google: "While David Bowie and Freddie Mercury both had ranges spanning four octaves, Prince could hit a gobsmacking B6"
He continued producing, arranging, composing and performing through career that spanned more than 40 albums, and was an electric performer that did thousands of live concerts (sometimes up to 100 a year); and still found time to write and produce for other artists, including Sheena Easton, Sheila E. Sinead O'Conner, the Bangles, Kenny Rogers, Stevie Nicks, etc.
Like I said, comparing them is dumb.
The bottom line: From a musical talent measurement on all levels, Prince is top of the mountain.
Pop Star: MJ, for sure. But he can't hold a candle to Prince when it comes to overall talent level.
@digitalvictory8266 totally agree 👍 prince 💜 Michael ❤️ and David were my heroes 💝💝💝 absolutely huge fans of all them all different artists and way ahead of everyone else in their art . I never compared Michael to prince but alot of Michael and prince fans do 🤔 I was just joking because I have never seen such a lackluster response to purple rain or prince before 😭😭😭 everyone just seems to be amazed
@@jamielazenby4090 Yep, Loved Prince, MJ, Bowie and Elton. Many others, too, but they are the main ones, even still to this day.
God Bless the 80s!!!
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If you want high energy You should’ve did Prince- Little Red Corvette official music video
ummmm NO! Anything they do on prince should be his live performances. They would not appreciate that video. Seems like they are Eddie van halen fans, one of the most overated guitar players ever...One trick pony.
I think that the best version of this song is from his half time show during the Super Bowl.
It was a terrible day weather wise and during this song the rain really started coming down as if on cue.
Prince didn't miss a beat.
I love this version of Purple Rain Live.
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I totally agree. That performance was epic in my opinion.
@@guillermoguerrero1951 They played football at a Prince concert!
The best live version is from the Lovesexy tour live in Dortmund 1988, thank me later.
No the 16 minute long live performance is the best
Prince was a musical genius. R.I.P.
Prince is the coolest human to have walked planet Earth.
Hes not always high energy, but this is an anthem! He does all kinds of different styles of songs
Probably my favourite Prince song. Prince's performance of Purple Rain at the Superbowl during a rain storm was phenomenal
prince felt the color purple symbolized the end of the world...to him, the song “purple rain” was about finding divine guidance during Arrmageddon. blood (i.e. red) in the sky (i.e. blue) = purple… purple rain pertains to the end of the world and being with the one you love and letting your faith/God guide you through the purple rain.” prince would say the apocalyptic connotations of the color purple made it his favorite color. the movie is more about apocalyptic relationships with the pinnacle being the one with his father... the end song "purple rain" is about rising above the damage and mending that emotional destruction whether it be your lover or other love ones in your life.
You guys were expecting high energy and dancing and trust me he delivers that on MANY of his songs, you just chose the wrong song with those expectations in mind.Try "Let's Go Crazy" and "I Would Die For You" live in concert Syracuse NY 1985 and the official video of "Little Red Corvette" !
If you do his super bowl performance make sure its the full 12 minute version
Make no mistake about it, Prince is one of the greatest artists of all time. If you want something uptempo from him, check out "Let's Go Crazy", "Little Red Corvette", "Kiss" for starters. I saw him 2 times and those are the best concerts I've ever seen live.
This video was straight out of the movie and you mentioned early on. Seeing the movie purple rain, which is awesome, will make this song hit so much harder. Dont stop on prince. I think based on your comments you would love raspberry beret to do next.
This probably wasn’t the song to start out with. It was taken directly from a movie scene and it’s a slower song so I’ll give u a pass on the almost disrespect of Prince. This title had me clutching my pearls. This song is something u listen to after u already understand who he is as an artist and u want to see him play.
It’s a scene from the movie of the same name.
@KimbaLoveAdams also this isn’t the best version of the song either imo.
Most young people who react to Prince for the first time usually starts with this video because they know it as Prince’s most famous song. Prince fans know better, but they don’t. They won’t even watch the movie to see where this video comes from..
I love this version. Means more to me.
Big Prince fan here. I think as did Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top that the mind-blowing into in "When Doves Cry" will straighten you out.❤😊
The song makes more sense in the context of the movie, please don’t sleep on Prince. He has so many hits, his performances are legendary
there are other musicians in the world, and then there's Prince... He is on another level then any other musician. Purple Rain was written for the movie, so you have to watch the movie to understand the meaning of the song.
Yes, it was a 'hit song'--and it won the Academy Award for best original song in a motion picture in 1985. There is a somewhat rare video on UA-cam (ua-cam.com/video/q_sHFZWeOUo/v-deo.html) of the live performance that this recording is made from when Prince debuted the song in Minneapolis in 1983. It is about twice as long as the released version, stripped down, and really shows how great this song actually is.
Y'all must check out more Prince--his catalogue is top notch.
You should check out When Dove's cry.Banger as Phil would say😂❤
Prince doing this live during the Super Bowl 1/2 time show, as rain was pouring down on the stage was simply awesome!
His catalog is HUGE! He was the epitome of an all around entertainer. He sang, wrote, danced/entertained. he also did a lot for musicians owning their own music instead of the music industry. PLEASE check out more. Some of my favorites: Sign of the times, When doves cry, Seven, kiss, I would die for you.
Prince has many different styles. He never gave into the music industry's idea that an artist should stick to one genre. You'll find Prince songs that fit into the rock, r&b, funk, hip hop, dance, pop, and gospel genres to name a few. I know you guys have reacted to live versions of songs you previously reacted to. I would like to recommend Prince's live version of Purple Rain from the 1985 AMAs. That was the first time many of us saw Prince live on TV, and he absolutely killed it. Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/VbEv8C9Cff0/v-deo.html. Some Prince songs that would be more in line with what you were expecting are Gett Off, 1999, Let's Work, and Kiss.
Little Red Corvette
Raspberry Beret
When Doves Cry
Let's Go Crazy
Try when doves cry, kiss, little red Corvette, raspberry beret, you’ve got the look. You won’t be disappointed.
Prince will “always” be a legend! He was so talented and his variation of music is incredible! True Respect! ❤
You should definitely check out these hits for more upbeat, and shows his range... when doves cry, lets go crazy, and kiss! Enjoy 😊
I saw Prince 3 times and it was the most unbelievable concerts I've ever seen. Love that man💜💜💜 the Bangles "Manic Monday". Yall need to watch :Little Red Corvette" for upbeat. This was the end of the movie so you have to see Purple Rain to understand the drama of this movie. Don't judge from this song, they are all different.
I got to see Prince tour for this album I was 14 and it was a restricted to 18 and up show. Prince was provocative on stage to say the least😂 He was Absolutely incredible and his moves OMG😂 My Dad bought the tickets by the way😂 We got in!!!
2021 Remaster "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Steve Winwood ua-cam.com/video/dWRCooFKk3c/v-deo.html
Yes and Yes!!
😊❤ I agree with some comments, probably not the best song to start with. 😊 For more upbeat songs I love "1999", "Let's Go Crazy". My favorite song of his is "Raspberry Beret" not as fast as the other two I mentioned but it's the lyrics are fun and it's just a cool song!! I also love "When Doves Cry" is an awesome song. Probably one of his most famous songs but I would wait until you have heard a few other more fun songs. It's kinda slow like this one. Luv you guys!! 😊❤❤
I think these are excellent recommendations.
Prince and The Revolution - Purple Rain (Live in Syracuse, March 30, 1985) watch this version. Then you understand Prince andhow the song was suppose to be( and not edtited by Producers)
The audio from the movie was from a live performance with only minor edits
Yea it’s from the movie. He definitely wrote it .
Imagine you watched a movie, but only the last 5 minutes where this epic moment happens, but you have no context......
He wrote songs for Sheena Easton , The Bangles, Morris Day and The Time, Sheila E , Vanity and many more ! An absolute genius!!
Tom Jones' version of "Kiss" is great!
Y'all completely blew this one. The Guitar did the dancing. Did not even comprehend the meaning of the song smh.
This is from the movie. In the movie his father (a failed musician, alcoholic who is wallowing in depression) wrote the lyrics, it’s about Prince’s mother, and Wendy & Lisa wrote the music.
Before this Prince’s character wouldn’t allow anything he didn’t write to be performed.
Edit: Little Red Corvette
I could go on for days about the greatness of this musical genius. The man could do it all , rock , blues , pop , funk , jazz, classical you name it.
There will never be another Prince.
Prince is awesome in every single way! Please do more reactions to his songs. And i wouldn't recommend this for every artist, but with Prince it is ALWAYS worth going for the long versions of his songs, especially for "When Doves Cry".
This is an anthem for all die hard Prince fans! He was beyond amazing! I was lucky enough to see the opening night of the Purple Rain tour in Detroit in 84'! He is missed! RIP King!
Walk like an Egyptian, the bangles
And it was the greatest Super Bowl halftime performance ever… mic drop
Do "Lets Go Crazy" or "When Doves Cry". You won't be underwhelmed with those. "Little Red Corvette" is great, too.
Two points others have mentioned: (1) While this is a classic Prince song, I agree it is probably not the first of his songs you should have reacted to to get a full appreciation of his genius; and (2) since this video is actually a scene straight out of the movie of the same name, you probably need to watch the whole movie to apreciate the visuals of what is going on onscreen and the actual lyrics in the context of how they fit into the story of the film. In the context of the film the dedication to his father makes a lot more sense.
Completely Agree.
Been a fan/fam since the early 80s (when honestly, I was too young to be listening to Prince). Got to see him in concert 5 times, and each was incredible. One of the best artists to grace a stage. He loved to play off the audience, get them to sing, then look like "mmmm, that was awful!" and then try it again. So fun. When you really want to jump in, I'm sure there are lots of Prince songs to introduce you to. My favorite is a little-known song called "Good Love." So upbeat. Now you need to watch the movie Purple Rain, and both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction of George Harrison (with Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, others) and the Superbowl Halftime Performance. Thanks for the reaction! My guess to your quiz is Manic Monday by The Bangles.
To me this song is so legendary and epic because it is very different than most of Prince's previous hit songs. There are a few live versions of Purple Rain on youtube which are about 15 minutes long and Prince is absolutely wailing on the guitar. There's so many people that are familiar with Prince that don't realize he is one of the greatest guitar players of all time.
Prince has so many eras. Each era has a unique style/sound.
Soul/funk
Rock
Unique Prince pop
Mainstream pop
And then he started doing stuff in the mid/late 90s that I can't even label.
Phil, we won't roast you... we'll just tell you that this is the wrong song for your First Prince listen.
Prince's nickname was "The Purple One". He was just obsessed with purple. I don't think "purple rain' has any meaning.
Also, guys, remember this is from the movie. This isn’t him performing at a concert like he usually does. He really is a dancer.
The actual audio is from a live performance in 1983
Should have started with when doves cry, let’s go crazy or even 1999
This song is actually a recording of a live performance they did in 1983 almost a year prior to the release of the movie and soundtrack. It was recorded at a benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theatre at the First Avenue nightclub.
No, I was not there but wow, how amazing that would have been.
Actually several songs are from that performance. The first performance of those songs and remarkably the released version of those songs is largely that live performance
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The man was a genius. A master musician. A sex god I just look at him and all my clothes fall off . Watch baby I’m a star from purple rain you’ll see some more energy . I’m a fan can you guess so yes I am outraged of Leeds England!!!!!!! 😂😂
You need to do kiss, when doves cry, let's go crazy, raspberry beret, I would die for you, darling nikki, get off, paisley park, alphabet street, u got the look,
Prince is the modern Mozart. No less. Among the very best live performers to walk Planet Earth. Y'all need to find that out and NOT form opinions using a scene from a movie.
He's One Of The Greatest In Music Period! Your reaction are Very Good you missed some on this one!!
This Movie one of the Best Movies in the Music Field next to A Hard Days Night by the Beatles!
Researching is Key in some of reactions!!! Keep on Checking out Music from These Different Era!
This Song is A Classic for Alltime
“Cream”
“7”
“Kiss”
Those are everything Prince at his most creative and just mind blowing
he was underated as a guitar player
you really need to watch the movie purple rain to appreciate how amazing this song is.
Yeah, I won’t give you too much grief for being underwhelmed because you had an expectation of high energy music. This is just a certain song that was just slower. It’s an incredible song. It’s just one of the slower songs. You get into other songs, you will truly start realizing how revolutionary and incredible he is.
Overrated
@@nedrini1055 I think you most likely are a young person. He’s an incredible musician with really popular songs. Just about everybody loved him back in the day.
Yeah, he was one of those artists who pretty much did whatever he wanted to do, regardless of how commercial it might be, sort of like Beck in that regard, so the first thing I would advise these two is not to go in "expecting" high energy rocking.
@supertrexandroidx Prince has a lot of upbeat dancing or high energy rocking songs. This just isn’t one of them.
@@michaellynch9550 no im 61. I just never liked gids kind of music
You have to hear it in the context of the movie. You're just scratching the surface of the genius.
This is the final scene from the film from 40 years ago. Of course you couldn’t be more impressed. Yet, many people cried when seeing it back then at the theater.
@stevepecorella2704 This isn’t the last scene or song in the movie. He sang I Would Die 4 U and Baby I’m a Star after that in the movie.
Bangles manic Monday
Prince was the source. His music will change your life.
These people are confused alot!
How can someone talk about music, evaluate it, and not know Prince?! And Purple Rain?!? One of the most beautiful songs of all time. This can only be translated by complete musical ignorance.
I understand that both of you had pre conceived notions of what Prince” would be about but to say you’re disappointed after hearing less than 3 minutes of Purple Rain …
And this is the 1st time you’ve ever heard him! 🤯
That seems extremely arrogant to me!
At least the lady mentioned that perhaps this song is one of the more laid back songs!
Unbelievable
PITCHFORKS AND TORCHES! WE RIDE AT MIDNIGHT!!! Naw, for us, we only knew the high energy Prince, so this was shocking and amazing (and still is). How he can take a ballad and still inject so much passion is remarkable to me. And, he's at the top of my list of guitarists - so much danged talent. However, please do not feel like you need to apologize for your reaction. That's part of the deal. We want you to like what we like, but really I want to know how you see and hear the music. Thank you both for your honesty (and now I'm singing that Billy Joel song).
On a separate note, Phil, did you get sunburned? I hope that tans out nicely.
Better choices… Little Red Corvette, When Doves Fly, Darling Nikki.
Musical genius.
It's from the movie, but the recording on his album was recorded in a bar where he played it live.
Frankly, never liked this song. Prince’s best ~ “Little Red Corvette”
Just watch the movie.
40 year Old 80's Babies Classic!🎶🔥🔥🔥😎
I've never been a big Prince fan but my favorite from him is "The Beautiful Ones." His vocals on that are next level! 😯
That is a great song!!!
That one is top 5 for me.
Love Prince!! You definitely need to react to his entire Super Bowl Half Time Show.
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Prince would never talk about the true meaning behind "Purple Rain".
Definitely a ballad. Plenty of other high-energy songs for you to react to. As I understand it, the first verse was about his father, second verse about a girlfriend, and third verse directed to the band.
Check out Let’s Go Crazy or Raspberry Beret.
He wrote "Manic Monday" performed by the Bangles. ///(Edit after watching your reaction): This is definitely one of Prince's "calmer" songs from the era. This video is a scene from the movie of the same name. The guy they kept showing in the baseball cap wasn't his father but the owner of the club at which Prince and his band often played. In the movie the owner of the club had been getting on his case about him writing and playing music that only made sense to him. The owner threatened to replace his act with someone else. In the movie Prince was a control freak who at first only wanted to play his own music. As stated in the video clip, he finally decided to play a song "written" by someone other than him--the ladies in the band, Wendy and Lisa. In the movie the song is about/for many people, I think: His battling parents, his love interest, and his bandmates. Prince the artist went through a few phases. Early on, on his first four or five albums his material was very sexual. His fifth album, "1999," is where he started to gain fame and cross over into the mainstream. His next album, "Purple Rain," was the hit Oscar-winning soundtrack to the movie of the same name. After that he went through an experimental phase with the album "Around the World in a Day," which some claimed (or accused) that he was copying the style of the Beatles album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." Prince was as prolific as the come. It's said he has thousands of songs he's written and/or has tracks recorded but never released.
EASY ON YOU.. you're drunk
This dude is the picture they use in the dictionary next to meathead
The song is about wanting to be with the person you love when the world ends it's raining purple cause when you mix red(blood) and blue (sky) (blood in the sky).
Guys, you gotta feel the song. It sounds like your expectations were for a lightweight pop/dance tune. Please stop with the "upbeat". It's obviously not an upbeat song. And stop pausing the song in the middle of the best parts. Sorry, but this is a GREAT song. Something else I notice with people learning about yesterday's music is that they expect them to have just one style. I said to stop doing a couple of things, but of course do what you want. This sounded like a couple of teenagers reacting, frankly. I mean, you were disappointed and putting it down in the first few seconds of the song.
Yeah, I'm mixed on this. On the one hand, I appreciate the honesty. I'm also not going to jump on the bandwagon of people saying this was the wrong song to react to. I just wish you'd have gone into it with fewer expectations and more willingness to just take a listen and let it be what it is. "I'm in the mood for a good, elevator music style ballad like my parents always listened to. Let's give this Snoop Dogg artist a listen..." Not fair to you, nor the artist. While My Guitar Gently Weeps...
I never was a huge Prince guy myself. However a ton of respect for his musical talent and can shred that guitar. What made me a fan was watching him play this at the Super Bowl halftime show-in the pouring rain! And killed it…
Not how you should have started your "Prince Journey"...You need to understand this video was in context with the movie, and this is right after his father tried to commit suicide. It`s slower than "typical" Prince. It`s a part in the movie where He finally uses one of his other band members ideas for a song...Wendy & Lisa. He adds his Fathers Music to it...and is an emotional part of the movie. Definitely not the first video to get familiar with him.
These guys lol - listening to a Beethoven song and their first thought: "Hm, I was expecting disco". Brainless lol
the best comment out there
Prince is one of the GOATs. I will always prefer his version. If you are looking for an alternate version check out Adam Levine and Pat Monahan live version from Howard Stern's birthday party. It was amazing!
Prince & The New Power Generation - "Gett Off" (Official Music video) - The best music video EVER!!! You can thank me later... :)
If you are not feeling Prince’s slower-paced jams, there are plenty of uptempo higher energy Prince songs than this. To see a more upbeat, energetic performance by Prince, I’d recommend “I Could Never Take The Place of Your Man”, “Let’s Go Crazy”, “America” live performance , “1999”, •Little Red Corvette”, live 1985 performances of “I Would Die 4 U” and “Baby I’m A Star”, “Batdance”, “Controversy”, “Why U Wanna Treat Me So Bad” , “Fury” He can slay on a ballad-both in writing and singing them. But if slow jams aren’t your thing react to at least the first two songs I mentioned.
As a Danish person I`m a bit bias, for some time Prince had a Danish female Bassist Ida Nielsen. And Purple Rain was one of the songs sure to be played at school dances 80`s 90`s, typical late.
Prince guitar-battles his bassist Ida Nielsen
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SLAP BASS - Ida Nielsen (Prince Bassist)
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Ida Nielsen -"Fake the Funk/Positivity"
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This song was from the movie. Little Red Corvette, Let's Go Crazy, 1999, Darlin Nikki, are are some songs for u to check out. U will change your mind. Also, he gives an EPIC solo on Where My Guitar Gently Weeps.
The reactor's curse "Want to react to this huge megastar. Let's start with a track we've heard most about". Nah! You should always stick to chronological order of (single) release. So that means at least "I Wanna Be Your Lover", "Controversy", "1999", "Little Red Corvette", "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy" before "Purple Rain". You'll realise then that this guy is really good. AND you'll still have a stack of great tracks afterwards.
My favourite "If I Was Your Girlfriend"
Almost every other song Prince did was high energy - you just happened to start with his slowest song. Definitely keep going, you won’t be disappointed. I’d suggest Let’s Go Crazy from the Purple Rain soundtrack album.
This is from the movie. which is partly autobiographical. The dedication makes more sense in the movie. I think I felt the same as you about this song at the time, and I let it go. But there is a deeper meaning you are missing. No spoilers. Maybe Prince is an acquired taste. He is diverse. Thanks for being respectful and thoughtful. That's nice. There was a time when people got along. despite musical preference differences.
Deep dive into Prince. He could play many instruments better than other professional musicians
Many songs like....
Let's go crazy, when doves fly, little red corvette, 1999, under the cherry moon.
Prince is one of the BEST-period!!! Look up Raspberry beret -little red corvette and his duet w/Sheena Easton-U Got the Look. I did a report on him in HS for music class the man’s a music genius. He played several instruments that he taught himself how 2 play. Picking a song that was in a movie (that u haven’t seen) isn’t the right/fair way to judge a musician. Find s live version or pick a non movie song. Sorry usually like your reviews but u can’t judge him off a clip of a movie you’ve never seen.
The answer is Sinéad O’Connor “Nothing compares 2 U”. He’s written for other artists as well.
You should watch the movie Purple Rain. I love it. He has so many amazing songs. There's a lot of great songs in the movie. I think you would like Baby I'm a star, U got the look, Let's go crazy.
The song makes more sense when you see the movie...this vid is from the movie..
GREAT REVIEWS.
ok you guys must be trolling right? Because prince fans like me are gonna let you have it!!! You picked one of the most underwhelming songs in his catalog on purpose. Oh and by the way November rain sucks and why does axl rose sound like he is sitting on the toilet when he sings it just straining shyt out. Next thing you will say is that you love Eddie van halen who is nothing but overated. See how that works? WE INVENTED ROC and Funk and roll! Prince is the muthaeffin GOAT! You millenials kill me with soft humor.
I would suggest that you stop EXPECTING ANYTHING. Stop assuming that you have an idea about what you're going to hear from an artist based solely on what you've heard about them. Most artists are capable of a wide range of work. And yes, the impact and signifigance of this song would be much more obvious if you were to see this in the context of the entire movie.