Director's Cut: "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" - Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne & Dhani Harrison

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  • One of the most iconic moments in the history of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies has been re-edited by the original director, Joel Gallen. Prince’s 2004 performance of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” with Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Dhani Harrison features never before seen camera angles and a remastered edit that brings new life to one of rock’s greatest moments.
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  • @battlefieldvince9614
    @battlefieldvince9614 Před 2 lety +2641

    I think I've watched this a hundred times now. Watching Prince re-arrange the molecular structure of the universe with his guitar never gets old.

    • @miljacmilic3611
      @miljacmilic3611 Před rokem +92

      Did you notice at the end of video, prince throws his guitar towards heaven and guitar is never seen falling down

    • @sheilaallen2839
      @sheilaallen2839 Před rokem +65

      never gets old , never will..

    • @lisamoroney3036
      @lisamoroney3036 Před rokem +21

      Same

    • @charlesbeam4450
      @charlesbeam4450 Před rokem +25

      Can't get enough this is bad

    • @edwardbellus1572
      @edwardbellus1572 Před rokem +32

      @@miljacmilic3611 , the Legend has it, that Chuck Norris saw this happening, and out of respect, caught Prince's guitar. Love that mischievous grin as he asks and gets permission to keep going from FUCKING LEGENDS!! Saw a purple Ford Ranger on the way to work. First thought....buy it. Paint Purple Rainger in that specific print type font.😘👍

  • @Bruce-1956
    @Bruce-1956 Před rokem +776

    This solo should have a place of it's own in the Hall of Fame.

  • @DarthBane22
    @DarthBane22 Před rokem +570

    In a room full of literal Rock and Roll gods, Prince comes from nowhere, melts everyone’s faces off and reminds the world that he was arguably the greatest musician of all time.

    • @allanbard6048
      @allanbard6048 Před 11 měsíci +30

      And I still believe George caught his guitar at the end!

    • @SociallyBrandedMedia
      @SociallyBrandedMedia Před 10 měsíci +16

      🤣😂 the faces of awe from legendary artists 🔥🔥🔥

    • @briancave3823
      @briancave3823 Před 7 měsíci +18

      Ever see him play the bass? Like.. This guy was just a miracle that we shall never see again in our lifetimes.

    • @Flyingtaco82
      @Flyingtaco82 Před 5 měsíci +21

      It’s astonishing when you realize he could have smoked all the greats not only on guitar…..but also on piano, drums, vocals, arrangements, and of course dance. Not bad for a kid from the wrong side of the tracks in North Minneapolis. ❤

    • @DustyTail
      @DustyTail Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@Flyingtaco82uhm. No. There’s many of GREATS that will never EVER see the trash that is RRHOF. Not disputing the little guy’s genius or ability on many levels and instruments. It’s just that not all the great guitarist were / are ever Pop. or even known.

  • @cliffnorman178
    @cliffnorman178 Před měsícem +34

    Now THIS is the greatest guitarist of all time. Bloody remarkable.

  • @zerocharismo9187
    @zerocharismo9187 Před 2 lety +1083

    I'm a huge Prince fan, but I think what I like most about this performance is how happy Dhani is. Warms the heart.

    • @roberttomashot2945
      @roberttomashot2945 Před rokem +22

      That....puts a smile on my face every time.

    • @jaxonrox
      @jaxonrox Před rokem +19

      Sorry to say that Dhani wasn't actually happy. In an interview, he said it was a nervous laugh because he was worried about how Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty would react to him. It's a shame, but it's true.

    • @melaniedacus6608
      @melaniedacus6608 Před rokem +18

      I think the same thing every time I watch this…prob 100 times including big screen. Prince always demands attention & Dhani was loving it! ♥️ Looks just like his Dad too.

    • @melaniedacus6608
      @melaniedacus6608 Před rokem +5

      @@jaxonrox Why would he feel that way, bc they loved his Dad so much?

    • @haljacobsen5400
      @haljacobsen5400 Před rokem +17

      I wasn't a Prince fan until I saw this. He just killed it in this performance!

  • @ryanmarshall3487
    @ryanmarshall3487 Před 2 lety +1227

    I’ve always loved how this was shot, with Petty, Lynne, Winwood, and Dhani getting the coverage for the first half; never really showing Prince (outright hiding him in shadows a few times), then all of a sudden putting him camera center for much of the 2nd half, unleashing him like a hidden weapon. It was brilliant

    • @Unclemoparman
      @Unclemoparman Před 2 lety +9

      They found him in his elevator. RIP.

    • @julesled
      @julesled Před 2 lety +19

      He didnt even have to sing. Go figure!

    • @annt7384
      @annt7384 Před 2 lety +79

      That knowing look on Dhani’s face as Prince was walking to center stage. What a tribute. Then Prince throws a look back at Dhani towards the end like “you having fun?” which which was just such a sweet gesture.

    • @helpmehelpyou3988
      @helpmehelpyou3988 Před 2 lety +42

      This is my favorite version of this song.

    • @brandonnewsome5737
      @brandonnewsome5737 Před 2 lety +33

      @@annt7384 my absolute favorite part of this video. You can see the joy in his face. Just a fan on stage with the band at that point.

  • @juscuzuluvme
    @juscuzuluvme Před rokem +165

    When Prince died,
    he went to Heaven
    held out his hands
    and caught that guitar 🎸 ❤️

  • @beanabong2896
    @beanabong2896 Před měsícem +19

    The way he finishes, tosses the guitar in the air, then walks off the stage is pure Rock Star energy.

  • @radarrob1443
    @radarrob1443 Před 2 lety +988

    Explain to me how Prince never appears on a top guitarist of all time list??? Massively underrated artist

    • @anijane232
      @anijane232 Před rokem +72

      he actually is greatly recognized as the perfection of a "musicians, musician". his talent was beyond words

    • @iamheeeem
      @iamheeeem Před rokem +26

      Pretty sure Rolling Stone had him in top 15. I could be wrong. But probably not.

    • @patrickharvey158
      @patrickharvey158 Před rokem +6

      He is extremely talented but extremely overrated

    • @gillianbrookwell1678
      @gillianbrookwell1678 Před rokem +7

      @@iamheeeem What about Jimmy Hendrix?

    • @iamheeeem
      @iamheeeem Před rokem +49

      @@gillianbrookwell1678 no one mentioned Hendrix. This thread is about Prince.

  • @kaiteuber6691
    @kaiteuber6691 Před 2 lety +1320

    One of the best solos Prince ever did. I miss him.

    • @icytea5
      @icytea5 Před 2 lety +55

      One of the best solos of all time.

    • @DynoSauR4Truth
      @DynoSauR4Truth Před 2 lety +30

      One of the best solos that anyone has ever done period.

    • @davidrice3337
      @davidrice3337 Před 2 lety +14

      the Best - hands down

    • @jcvr18
      @jcvr18 Před 2 lety +12

      I miss him too he was a great musician showman he was very smart

    • @steph.electric
      @steph.electric Před 2 lety +3

      Prince was hogging the show

  • @ProjectMirage17738
    @ProjectMirage17738 Před rokem +421

    Even more amazing and brilliant when you read about the lead up to the solo. Prince not really practicing with the band beforehand, Dhani noticing that he was holding back in rehearsal, but knowing something exciting was going to happen. Prince just telling everyone not to worry it will be fine, and he absolutely delivers a solo that no one until then had expected or heard. This and his Super Bowl in the rain performance, unbelievable!

    • @jesuschrist-alphaomega
      @jesuschrist-alphaomega Před rokem +14

      That superbowl performance was probly one of the most epic things I have ever witnessed

    • @richardroulstone-roberts8598
      @richardroulstone-roberts8598 Před rokem +14

      He went to rehearsal to hear what they were doing, won't be someone of his Royalty ever again. missed.

    • @aldopedroso6212
      @aldopedroso6212 Před rokem +14

      Heard he didn't stay for rehearsal, he had something else to do, told Petty don't worry he would come up with something. Didn't disappoint.

    • @susanwhite6839
      @susanwhite6839 Před rokem +2

      And Coachella

    • @johnmoore4714
      @johnmoore4714 Před rokem +8

      I read the back story to this performance. I'm a big Prince fan. After reading he never practiced with the band 😧 huh 🤔 what

  • @denisemramirez5096
    @denisemramirez5096 Před 5 měsíci +58

    I love how Prince patiently waits his turn...then the world stands still!💜😍💯💥🫶🏽💜

  • @clivesharpe5035
    @clivesharpe5035 Před 5 měsíci +50

    When Eric Clapton was asked at the time, “what’s it like to be the world’s best living guitarist”. He replied “I don’t know, you had better go and ask Prince”

  • @allypad64
    @allypad64 Před 3 měsíci +73

    ⁠I’m 60 and they just don’t make music like we had. This is one of my favorites - hands down. Prince tears it apart and puts it back together masterfully. He KILLED it. He was a genius and a legend. Gone far far too soon.

  • @warriorj8658
    @warriorj8658 Před rokem +103

    My God!!! He did that while laughing and having fun. One of the baddest dudes to ever walk this earth. I’m starting to feel that Prince might of been the greatest musician ever.

  • @williamtighe989
    @williamtighe989 Před rokem +152

    Dhani is the spitting image of George, Tom has the perfect voice for this song, Jeff has perfect control over the guitar runs and Prince show why he was arguably on of the greatest guitarists of all time. Fantastic performance.

  • @shondaklingaman2613
    @shondaklingaman2613 Před 2 lety +499

    One of Princes' best solos, the look on his face, hes a bad ass and knows it, but doesn't act like it. Hes all class. Much respect from all performers on this stage. It doesn't get much better than this folks.

  • @Rings-of-Saturn2
    @Rings-of-Saturn2 Před 2 lety +1901

    All guitars want Prince for Christmas.

    • @electoplater
      @electoplater Před 2 lety +7

      a total mess he totally out of time in most of it he ruined a great song

    • @lonewolfx303
      @lonewolfx303 Před 2 lety +10

      I just want a guitar

    • @onanthebarbarian9883
      @onanthebarbarian9883 Před 2 lety +54

      @@electoplater Yeah...no.

    • @ericetherson3102
      @ericetherson3102 Před 2 lety +42

      @@electoplater Aye, have a good night mate, bye.

    • @EliMacFerry
      @EliMacFerry Před 2 lety +82

      @@electoplater Your comment is out of tune. Go get some lessons.

  • @joannehack7588
    @joannehack7588 Před měsícem +15

    The ultimate music video of the 20th century☮️

  • @N1120A
    @N1120A Před rokem +171

    Marc Mann deserves to be in the credits here too. He is incredible on the lead. And Prince was just supernatural.

    • @aaronl221
      @aaronl221 Před rokem +14

      Marc Mann was absolutely fucking great on the lead, but then prince is just god-like and blows him out of the water.

    • @ddavies1967
      @ddavies1967 Před rokem +7

      Thanks. I was wondering who that was

    • @johnwildman6065
      @johnwildman6065 Před rokem +3

      Thank you. I never heard his name before! How is that possible?

    • @davidking8839
      @davidking8839 Před rokem +7

      Not easy to stand up and duplicate a classic solo by an all-time great in front of hundreds of music execs and other stars on a big night. Mann was a top studio player of that era for good reason.

    • @risteardohaodha23
      @risteardohaodha23 Před rokem +6

      @@johnwildman6065 because he is a sideman, and damn good one at that.

  • @user-el6tg2zg4n
    @user-el6tg2zg4n Před měsícem +12

    Prince, Tom Petty and SRV are keeping God awake.

  • @theguitargeezer878
    @theguitargeezer878 Před 2 lety +114

    Prince's soloing abilities are beyond this planet, Not many in his frequency.

  • @donnajo8683
    @donnajo8683 Před rokem +48

    I think Prince shows exactly how a guitar weeps for the loss of someone so wonderful as George. Great tribute

  • @chenchomelo
    @chenchomelo Před 11 měsíci +11

    "My work is done here" - Prince having ripped the juiciest solo ever...

  • @ryefry
    @ryefry Před 2 lety +813

    I can't be the only one that thinks this is the best version of this song.

    • @martinkent333
      @martinkent333 Před 2 lety +3

      Do you obey traffic laws, Ryefry? Does your family?

    • @ryefry
      @ryefry Před 2 lety +12

      @@martinkent333 huh?

    • @TheDonMagicWon
      @TheDonMagicWon Před 2 lety +8

      I don’t why no body told you

    • @martinkent333
      @martinkent333 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ryefry Accountability isn't something anyone gives a fuck about. You got the top comment, so I asked you! Bye!!

    • @arthurholmes2210
      @arthurholmes2210 Před 2 lety +7

      The best version yet , Prince was as always over the top .

  • @edmurray7317
    @edmurray7317 Před 2 lety +246

    Prince definitely stole the show, but Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty sang beautifully, too. You could feel the love everybody on stage had for George.

  • @albertpostolides771
    @albertpostolides771 Před 4 měsíci +12

    Prince's EXIT after throwing his guitar is so Dramatic! LOL Purfect!

  • @romulosgnulinux3364
    @romulosgnulinux3364 Před měsícem +9

    A planet was born in some universe while Prince performed this song. Maybe more then one planet...

  • @felixmadison5736
    @felixmadison5736 Před 2 lety +202

    WOW!!!!!! SPECTACULAR!!! Prince handled a guitar like it was another extremity he was born with!!!! A true musical genius gone way too soon!!

    • @robertdickerson2821
      @robertdickerson2821 Před rokem +1

      I weep when I think of what the world has lost and what might have been.

    • @Prince-Rodger
      @Prince-Rodger Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yeah its unreal

    • @felixmadison5736
      @felixmadison5736 Před 2 měsíci

      @@robertdickerson2821 Yes. Prince, Jimi and George Harrison, gone way too soon.

  • @dtdyvr
    @dtdyvr Před 2 lety +85

    Lynne's vocals on this are incredible...

    • @Tarantulisimo
      @Tarantulisimo Před rokem +5

      whole performance is totally on point -- they shoulda kept doing that ending turnaround vamp for another 5-10 minutes

    • @andreaceraolo5723
      @andreaceraolo5723 Před rokem

      Pure perfection

    • @craigervin5220
      @craigervin5220 Před 11 měsíci +2

      I actually like this version better then the original

  • @mcsk912
    @mcsk912 Před rokem +18

    Watching Dhani rock out in the background is my favorite part of this video. He is loving it. Shades of his father...

  • @DMS1010
    @DMS1010 Před 10 měsíci +11

    I cannot even comprehend Prince in this performance. He is on a different planet. Incredible

  • @amazinggrace765
    @amazinggrace765 Před 2 lety +440

    Prince was a musical Genius, we miss him so much!🙏🏼

    • @djtrendsetta5766
      @djtrendsetta5766 Před 2 lety +4

      You spelled Petty wrong.

    • @jaywalters5255
      @jaywalters5255 Před 2 lety +8

      @@djtrendsetta5766 perhaps you misspelled BadMF?

    • @wanderinggeri8477
      @wanderinggeri8477 Před 2 lety +3

      @@djtrendsetta5766 Both musical geniuses, and both gone too soon!

    • @pman1865
      @pman1865 Před 2 lety +1

      a little full of himself, but an amazing musician

    • @jaywalters5255
      @jaywalters5255 Před 2 lety +3

      @@pman1865 lol, most advanced specialists are.

  • @surfk9836
    @surfk9836 Před 2 lety +292

    When asked what it felt like to be the best living guitarist, Clapton replied "I don't know, you'll have to ask Prince".

    • @paulmastrovich6886
      @paulmastrovich6886 Před 2 lety +17

      Not true. It’s been disproven. Prince is still the most underrated guitarist of the 20th century

    • @timc844
      @timc844 Před 2 lety +7

      Yeah that's a plagiarized quip of somebody asking Jimi what's it's like to be the greatest guitarist. He responds "Ask Charlie Christian".

    • @Poohdaddymagic
      @Poohdaddymagic Před 2 lety +4

      @@timc844 Jimi said Billy Gibbons was the best he's ever heard

    • @timc844
      @timc844 Před 2 lety

      @@Poohdaddymagic Wow. Don't know the guy! Gotta look him up now.

    • @geckolor
      @geckolor Před 2 lety +6

      This comment is why nothing can believed on social media.

  • @njmetfan
    @njmetfan Před rokem +70

    Every goddamn time I watch this I am awestruck. Every. Damn. Time. Prince - a master at showmanship and performance. RIP.

    • @JK_Clark
      @JK_Clark Před rokem +1

      So far about 50, 60, 80 times... Now I'm just getting past the guitar skills and am now in awe at the showmanship. I always knew he was an unusually talented guy, but here... he's a legend.

    • @leearmit2770
      @leearmit2770 Před rokem

      Absolutely epic. Where does his guitar to at the end though😂

    • @melaniedacus6608
      @melaniedacus6608 Před rokem +1

      Yes! Not just Prince, but everyone to me…different genres coming together to pay tribute to the quiet, amazing Beatle ♥️

  • @chrisnorton2837
    @chrisnorton2837 Před 6 měsíci +13

    Prince. Just Prince.
    But also. Tom Petty and his infinite patience. Making a memory for George's son, who could barely contain his joy at Prince's solo. ❤
    I think George would have loved this. And he'd be proud and happy.
    Miss you George. And Tom. ❤

    • @flandersme
      @flandersme Před 16 dny +1

      And Prince too. They're all gone, but the music is forever.

  • @richardangers2566
    @richardangers2566 Před 2 lety +62

    I may have posted before, but Prince was thirty feet tall when he left the stage. What talent, unique. Mystical performances are not every day.

  • @marian1576
    @marian1576 Před 2 lety +76

    I'm embarrassed and ashamed to say that I was not a Prince fan. Well, not until I saw this video. Then it was an orgy of taking his discography from the very first to the last, along with the feast of his live performances. What a force - he was just made of music.

    • @trinasargent300
      @trinasargent300 Před rokem +1

      I agree with you Marian. After watching the live tribute to George Harrison and seeing the video, I lost respect for Prince and others also agree with me. Prince, made this about himself instead of G.H. Prince, was showboating while G.H.’s friends and son was putting on a tribute show in memory of George Harrison.

    • @miljacmilic3611
      @miljacmilic3611 Před rokem

      @@trinasargent300 bitch this is not what he was saying

    • @lisamoroney3036
      @lisamoroney3036 Před rokem

      But , he’s such a great guitarist

    • @lisamoroney3036
      @lisamoroney3036 Před rokem

      @@trinasargent300 noooo

    • @trinasargent300
      @trinasargent300 Před rokem

      @@lisamoroney3036 sorry, I misunderstood what you said, I’m a bit dyslexic. Though I still stand behind my opinion about Prince.

  • @juniorsimmons6174
    @juniorsimmons6174 Před 9 měsíci +14

    He and Tom Petty are up in Heaven still jamming!!!!! They were having so much fun with this. Still incredible.

  • @influenze325
    @influenze325 Před rokem +131

    I remember being blown away with Prince guitar playing when he covered Creep at Coachella. That man had some insane talent. RIP

    • @lorrainesteele5826
      @lorrainesteele5826 Před rokem +2

      @chris franco I also enjoy watching Prince covering Creep. Very few to just a couple videos of him at Coachella. Surely one of his finest performances.

    • @Kreepyb5
      @Kreepyb5 Před rokem +1

      I saw him in 1983 and he was and is a musical genius

  • @richardwoodbury1033
    @richardwoodbury1033 Před rokem +56

    Prince literally makes his guitar weep with brilliant technical proficiency and inspiration. I've watched this dozens of times and my eyes well up every time. What a magical moment in rock music...

  • @cueballzero
    @cueballzero Před 2 lety +129

    The greatest compliment anyone could give this performance is that prince not only outshines some truly great musicians on this stage, but his solo puts Clapton’s solo in the shade. I can not think of how this can be bettered. A definition of how to both raise the bar and create history.

    • @melissaslater2575
      @melissaslater2575 Před rokem +11

      I read that Clapton was asked what it was like to be the greatest guitarist of all time and he said - I don’t know, you’d have to ask Prince.

    • @melaniedacus6608
      @melaniedacus6608 Před rokem +4

      I’m not sure if I’d say outshines, bc they’re such different genres. Can’t really compare. Prince is one of the best at his though!

    • @matthewphilip1977
      @matthewphilip1977 Před rokem +1

      Lol. Prince was great but couldn't outshine Clapton if he live a million lives. And he knows it.

    • @davidking8839
      @davidking8839 Před rokem +3

      Not really fair to compare Prince in 2004 to Clapton in 1968. You don't think Prince listened to Cream and Derek and the Dominoes until he could play every lead guitar note? That's what I hear! When Clapton played that solo originally, there were not a handful of guitarists in the world who could have done as well, never mind better. Hell, give Marc Mann kudos for a great cover of what Clapton played, in front of the world, with three R&R HOF members on stage!

    • @philwalker4794
      @philwalker4794 Před rokem

      @@melissaslater2575 I think it was actually Jimi Hendrix asked and he replied I don't know ask Rory Gallagher

  • @breezecanada4038
    @breezecanada4038 Před rokem +40

    When Prince, Morris and a lot of us first started out back in the 70s, Prince told me that he was the greatest guitar player alive. I laughed and told him he was insane. Over the years, he made me eat those words again and again. Prince was not only the greatest guitar player alive... he was the greatest, most accomplished musician that ever existed. No one could do what he did on so many instruments to the level he did it, then write, arrange and compose to the level he did.
    While my personal idol and choice for greatest musical icon will always be James Brown, I have to admit that even The Godfather of Soul couldn't do what Prince could. Prince was truly a GOD among men. RIP my friend.

  • @MiThreeSunz
    @MiThreeSunz Před 6 měsíci +37

    An epic performance by all! Prince seared through his lead solo like a boss! RIP George, Tom and Prince. 🙏🙏🙏

    • @robertsheridan8601
      @robertsheridan8601 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Hard to believe these masters of their craft have passed on. Very few of today's performers have the sheer stage presence that these guys had.

  • @melindalandon4954
    @melindalandon4954 Před 2 lety +673

    Have watched another version of this performance. I love that Prince turned and smiled at Petty or someone in the middle. Dhani's face beaming at Prince, looking so much like his dad, brings tears. Thank you for this phenomenal piece of music history.

    • @bettyansani7512
      @bettyansani7512 Před 2 lety +30

      80 yr. Old mom and grandma of 3 bass players ..this is the best..chillz abound
      RIP

    • @craigmahon1303
      @craigmahon1303 Před 2 lety +31

      Even in this cut, Dhani gives a smile to Prince before Prince starts to play. And then he just shreds it.

    • @myawsum14
      @myawsum14 Před 2 lety +23

      I think Dhani felt honored to be amongst greatness. Petty, Lynne, and Prince... Oh yeah.

    • @ikemancil3850
      @ikemancil3850 Před 2 lety +9

      @@John-ik2eg what? I didn't pick up on any animosity there. It was a bunch of top shelf artists honoring another. Prince looked fine and appeared at ease. I don't know maybe my eyes are failing me.

    • @ikemancil3850
      @ikemancil3850 Před 2 lety +4

      @@John-ik2eg BTW I don't see anyone as showboats when it came to the beatles. Sure not as many of George's songs didn't make albums that's obvious. The upside for George in that respect was that he had lots of fished songs on the shelf. If you check he outsold Paul & John combined the first year or so after the split. He didn't have to share the profits either. Things have a way of working out.

  • @ricoflash1
    @ricoflash1 Před 2 lety +178

    I worked for Prince at Glam Slam LA. Saw him perform 6 times. One of the rarest talents ever. Amazing!

    • @xxoomacaluso7427
      @xxoomacaluso7427 Před 2 lety +5

      I saw Prince twice, 20 years apart, and this is a tiny man, with a giant presence and an extreme amount of sex appeal and charisma!! While indeed he had dialed down the raucousness of his performance, he never missed a beat. He was indeed a very rare and very special talent.

    • @sheldontapp3769
      @sheldontapp3769 Před 2 lety

      You never worked for him. Why say that?

    • @annanirathsi1111
      @annanirathsi1111 Před 2 lety +5

      @@sheldontapp3769 I had a friend who also worked at his club in LA and Prince would put on all kinds of live performances, all the time but he wouldn't announce where the show would be until a hour before and only select people would know about it or get an invite. There is zero reason to think that Adrian S is lying about it.

    • @melaniedacus6608
      @melaniedacus6608 Před rokem +1

      That’s so cool! Would’ve loved to have been one of his groupies! 😜 but kinda true…

  • @keelywinch
    @keelywinch Před rokem +59

    Absolutely obsessed with this performance. I've lost count of the number of times I've watched it. Prince absolutely smashed it out of the park. Miss him and his amazing music.

  • @theseventhchilde
    @theseventhchilde Před 11 měsíci +14

    What a class act Prince was. Waiting in the shadows to not garner too much attention, then coming out and killing it. I like him and Tom Petty riffing off of each other, Dhani obviously ecstatic to watch, and how he throws the guitar and just struts off stage. Never knew he was so good at guitar.

  • @timbuttrum516
    @timbuttrum516 Před 2 lety +190

    Even with as much as he accomplish during his life I still think prince is underrated

    • @Annye888
      @Annye888 Před 2 lety +11

      Yes definitely

    • @andreabelle478
      @andreabelle478 Před 2 lety +8

      He's Amazing so enjoy the sound and Preformers!!! WONDERFUL.

    • @thomassmith8721
      @thomassmith8721 Před 2 lety +8

      Tim Buttrum
      I saw that RRHOF induction ceremony on TV in 2004.
      It was an all-star line-up. Everybody was jamming. I thought it was great and then came Prince. He blew me away. Wasn't expecting it at all. He stole the show. I knew he was a multi talented musician who could play multi instruments and I admired that, but after seeing that performance and hearing those ripping solos, I had a new respect for the man.
      So, yes, I agree, Prince was underrated.
      RIP Purple One

    • @mrb4886
      @mrb4886 Před 2 lety +1

      Well loved talent. No needed to say underrated other than your desire.

    • @ronwesterduin2471
      @ronwesterduin2471 Před 2 lety

      Meh

  • @stanhawkins1023
    @stanhawkins1023 Před 2 lety +128

    I was never a fan of Princes’s songs so I never had occasion to hear him play. This is one of the best guitar solos I’ve ever heard. Amazing!

    • @Tarantulisimo
      @Tarantulisimo Před rokem +5

      you are forgiven...Prince's eccentricities got all the attention during his lifetime, but now the rest of the universe is finding out what Prince's friends & fam in Minneapolis & his fans have known for 40-50 years

    • @heavyaltillery4861
      @heavyaltillery4861 Před rokem +1

      same

    • @joeguetzloff4465
      @joeguetzloff4465 Před rokem +3

      As a long time Prince fan I understand why he wasn't everybody's cup of tea. Listen to his guitar solo from the song Temptation from the 3:30 mark. Incredible!

  • @richardbond4496
    @richardbond4496 Před rokem +38

    Prince was a musical genius, a master of his art,
    He could play the guitar like it was an extension of his heart,
    With every strum and every note, he'd make us feel,
    His music was a gift, one that was real.
    He'd play "Purple Rain" and we'd feel the emotion,
    His voice, a powerful wave, a sonic devotion,
    And when he'd sing "Kiss," it was pure magic,
    We'd move to the beat, our feet, completely tragic.
    His energy was contagious, his charisma was rare,
    He'd have us all jumping, dancing, without a care,
    And as he played "1999," we knew we were in for a treat,
    All the while, my guitar gently weeps.
    In his hands, the guitar was a work of art,
    A tool for his expression, a world set apart,
    His fingers moved with grace, with every chord,
    His music, a testament, to the power of the Lord.
    And now, as we remember his legacy,
    We see the mark he's left, his music, a guarantee,
    That his soul still lives on, in the music he keeps,
    Forever playing, my guitar gently weeps.

  • @breezecanada4038
    @breezecanada4038 Před rokem +32

    There are LEGENDS on this stage, but I think we can all agree that Prince shows the world the difference between a guitar legend and a Guitar GOD. Case Closed.

  • @dougg1165
    @dougg1165 Před 2 lety +351

    This is one of the greatest rock and roll performances of all time. Glad the director highlighted Prince's contribution

  • @socialninja22
    @socialninja22 Před 2 lety +86

    I watch this video over and over, to experience the pure joy on Prince and Dhani’s face, during the solo. Arguably, the greatest solo. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Definitely, the most satisfying, in a room full of legends. ☔️🥷✊🏽

  • @abracadabear
    @abracadabear Před rokem +11

    This guitar solo is insane

  • @spunkytraveller5328
    @spunkytraveller5328 Před rokem +31

    One of the great moments in Rock history! I'll just add to all the great comments that I get such a chuckle out of watching how it takes all the other luminaries a while before they realize what Prince is doing! Not just taking a solo, but burning the effing house down! Does my old heart a world of good!

  • @redrock1963
    @redrock1963 Před 2 lety +101

    Watching Dhani's expression from just BEFORE Prince starts playing right through his solo is very satisfying.

    • @juliadavidking23
      @juliadavidking23 Před 2 lety +6

      He's like a kid with his candy🤣

    • @erichinton5774
      @erichinton5774 Před 2 lety +5

      It's almost as if he knows what's coming is about to be dynamite!!!

    • @ConcertFootageNate
      @ConcertFootageNate Před 2 lety +1

      He knows but he it still blows his an our minds…genius

    • @erichinton5774
      @erichinton5774 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ConcertFootageNate well put

    • @jimq.customer4526
      @jimq.customer4526 Před 2 lety +9

      @@erichinton5774 because he did. Prince had a falling out with the producers about the direction of this song. They cut his solo and tried to eliminate him from the show entirely. That's why the camera never showed him and he didn't have a spotlight. He wasn't supposed to have a solo at all. He talked about it with Dhani before and Dhani gave him the green light to tear it up. He was the only one that knew it was coming. That's really what makes this performance by Prince so legendary. Straight up gangster.

  • @gr8fuljon
    @gr8fuljon Před 2 lety +183

    if that solo from Prince doesnt give you CHILLS you have no soul.

  • @robertworkman1419
    @robertworkman1419 Před rokem +16

    At 3:24 you can see Dhani knows that something special is about to happen!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼 The rest is history

  • @BenJohnson95
    @BenJohnson95 Před rokem +18

    Any guitar player that does a trust fall while playing a solo is hands down the greatest of all time!

  • @jcbruni7
    @jcbruni7 Před 2 lety +40

    This might be the best version of this amazing song. Don’t get me wrong, George is one of my favorite musicians of all times, but this cover is breathtaking. Prince performance is out of this world.

  • @Oaklandrosie
    @Oaklandrosie Před 11 měsíci +40

    This just never gets old. I still get goosebumps. ❤️ Love to all of you that feel it like me.

    • @loriwest610
      @loriwest610 Před 5 měsíci

      Wish George could have seen and heard this beauty

  • @scottprather5645
    @scottprather5645 Před 5 měsíci +8

    I love Tom Petty he's a genius I was so bummed when he passed away

  • @PleaseSnowNow
    @PleaseSnowNow Před rokem +7

    Prince didn't make that guitar gently weep, instead he made his guitar have a full on mental breakdown sob that it will never come back quite right from. Absolutely perfect performance by an amazing group of talented artists.

  • @Vnachi8
    @Vnachi8 Před 2 lety +206

    Knowing that he had many personal demons that lead to his death, it is absolutely priceless to see Prince light up with joy simply being on stage and playing.

    • @tonyn9858
      @tonyn9858 Před 2 lety +4

      yes, my friend.Tony uk

    • @vickylane9723
      @vickylane9723 Před 2 lety +2

      I love
      Prince

    • @gregorynolan3803
      @gregorynolan3803 Před 2 lety +3

      @@vickylane9723 Well said ! Absolutely the truth. We will always miss his talent.

    • @cherylquackenquacken270
      @cherylquackenquacken270 Před 2 lety

      Prince is alive forever he is an icon n the salt of the earth in his home town.Live n learn

    • @gaillynn1280
      @gaillynn1280 Před 2 lety +1

      I think was an opportunity to just have fun playing with a awesome group of artists. Numerous artists, but one encompassing soul...

  • @veecee3669
    @veecee3669 Před 2 lety +136

    This performance is absolutely riveting. My favorite George Harrison song, imbued with Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne on vocals, and the fire breathing, blazing guitar solo from Prince. Pure magic...

  • @Sirmustardpack
    @Sirmustardpack Před rokem +49

    I’ve watched this several times over the years, and I literally weep every time I do. There’s something ethereal, divine, and supremely sublime about that solo.

  • @jenscott1439
    @jenscott1439 Před rokem +24

    Jeff Beck passed today. I’m doing a deep dive on all my fave guitar players/solos songs. Prince steals the show. Like he did always. I love how he does what only he does then just throws his guitar up in the air. And walks away. Legends all of them. So grateful I can watch this a gazillion times.

    • @seanj3667
      @seanj3667 Před 5 měsíci +3

      I want to know who caught that guitar.

    • @conorkennedy3304
      @conorkennedy3304 Před 4 měsíci

      He also randomly leaned back and was pushed back up. That was obviously set up. I love Prince. I'm from Minneapolis. I had the pleasure of taking a pee next to Prince at a Bajork show at First Ave.

  • @davidking8839
    @davidking8839 Před 2 lety +516

    The moment Prince threw his guitar over his head, there was nothing left to be done in classic rock. This performance is the pinnacle of the genre.

    • @AndyGoldner
      @AndyGoldner Před 2 lety +9

      If you don't think of Hendrix you're right.

    • @stephanlarsen8169
      @stephanlarsen8169 Před 2 lety +3

      Yes that's royalty Jah herb Jah Jerry Jah love Jah rastafari Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜🇬🇧🇺🇸🇸🇪🌍🍄🍒🍄🍆🍄🍌🍄🍇🍄🫒🍄🥒🪲🪲🪲🐞🌵🌵🌵

    • @candybest6381
      @candybest6381 Před 2 lety +35

      @@AndyGoldner Yet, was not Hendrix there in spirit? I saw him in Prince. Without Hendrix, this showstopper wouldn't exist =)

    • @stevenbohme
      @stevenbohme Před 2 lety +3

      Amen

    • @AndyGoldner
      @AndyGoldner Před 2 lety +4

      @@candybest6381 You're absolutely right!

  • @nevermore5168
    @nevermore5168 Před 2 lety +291

    One of greatest solos ever
    look at the other performers they were freaking out!!! That's a musician not the crap on the radio today!! RIP to our Prince🌹

    • @indianajones6577
      @indianajones6577 Před 2 lety +4

      EVER!!

    • @rexcarlton9466
      @rexcarlton9466 Před 2 lety +3

      Yes indeed that’s some bad ass 💩

    • @johnstark1474
      @johnstark1474 Před 2 lety +4

      I love that the performer freaking out the most is Dhani Harrison, son of the original writer of the song they are playing.

    • @johnweidkunas2201
      @johnweidkunas2201 Před 2 lety +1

      Great guitarist as this vid proves!!

    • @tinydancer36
      @tinydancer36 Před rokem +2

      The other performers weren't "freaking out"! Be real...

  • @user-rr1yv6er2m
    @user-rr1yv6er2m Před měsícem +3

    Prince stole the show! ❤

  • @thomascleveland8121
    @thomascleveland8121 Před 8 měsíci +8

    To think that Prince and Tom Petty, two of the all-time greatest rock musicians, writers, singers and performers, would both succumb to unintentional drug overdoses is heart breaking. Petty is channeling George here and Prince gives one of the greatest solo performances ever.

  • @justsayinme2u
    @justsayinme2u Před 2 lety +41

    I think it is safe to say that Prince slayed that solo...jaw dropping!

  • @nottatooma
    @nottatooma Před 2 lety +319

    I have watched this performance dozens of times. Every version, every cut. It just bring me joy, every time!

    • @dongray6834
      @dongray6834 Před 2 lety +4

      Yeah , I know how you feel . I just can’t seem to get enough of it either .

    • @stratdoc
      @stratdoc Před 2 lety +2

      Prince stole that song out of the hands of Clapton forever! I play it and I can't wait to get to the Prince moment, except I don't throw my guitar to my roadie!
      I hate how bored or tired Tom looks here BTW..maybe sad for his friend?..

    • @dongray6834
      @dongray6834 Před 2 lety +1

      @@stratdoc bored or stoned .

    • @missprince
      @missprince Před 2 lety +1

      Just like me, only now I thought let's see what the critics of ..... have 2 say......

    • @BudFraze
      @BudFraze Před 2 lety

      Tears of joy! An amazing performance by Prince

  • @clintongladney6913
    @clintongladney6913 Před 8 měsíci +15

    I've read somewhere that Prince wanted his performances on this night deleted off the internet. I am so very happy to come across this performance. This is by far the best solo I've ever heard. This shows how genius Prince was musically.

  • @robertsheridan8601
    @robertsheridan8601 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Love the walk-off with attitude by Prince after he tossed the guitar at the end. Perfect end to a perfect performance!

  • @MegaSickcat
    @MegaSickcat Před 2 lety +244

    I love the original version, I love George's acoustic version but this one is KILLA! Prince was always so underrated as a guitar player...He KILLS this song like no other! My goosebumps got goosebumps...And the look on Dhani's face when Prince bends over the stage is the BEST>

    • @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777
      @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 Před 2 lety +12

      Prince is not underrated at all - ever.

    • @vincentberte7675
      @vincentberte7675 Před 2 lety +13

      Prince is freaking unbelievable, he sounds and is playing like Jimmi Hendrix, just awesome

    • @jakejake7289
      @jakejake7289 Před 2 lety +13

      @oatstao I thought the same about him until I saw this performance. I cannot stop watching it. One of the most brilliant guitar solos I've heard. And the showmanship is from another planet.

    • @HELLH0WND
      @HELLH0WND Před 2 lety +12

      @@vincentberte7675 no disrespect to Jimi but I actually think Prince is better.

    • @vincentberte7675
      @vincentberte7675 Před 2 lety +11

      @@HELLH0WND I just seriously had no idea he could do what he did with that guitar but I've come to learn that Prince was self taught and every instrument he touched he mastered, I think they call that a virtuoso, but ya, he really brings it in this video, he's just so freaking good, and the look on George Harrison's face just about said it all lol ok Hellhownd you and your loved ones have a great day

  • @kenlives
    @kenlives Před 2 lety +241

    Jeff Lynne has to be one best kept secrets of Rock. Not diminishing his accomplishments, just that many of them have gone largely unnoticed. I didn't really become aware of him until the Wilburys, and then I later find out he was working with the Beatles on Free as a Bird. It's crazy. Dude is awesome.

    • @BP9000
      @BP9000 Před 2 lety +20

      Jeff Lynne is forever an underrated Musician. So talented

    • @GlimmerOfLight
      @GlimmerOfLight Před 2 lety +21

      Five decades after listening to them for the first time, and ELO is still a top band for me. In fact, I appreciate them even more now than then.
      You are not alone: the following excerpt from Wikipedia may explain why many (me included) feel this way. According to music journalist Simon Price, ELO was
      "arguably the most uncool, even defiantly anti-cool, of the lot and have been the slowest to be rehabilitated since ... "

    • @Taluta394
      @Taluta394 Před 2 lety +7

      @@GlimmerOfLight I saw them in 1976 in St Petersburg FL, very small venue. Almost fainted it was so packed & hot. Have no idea how they performed so well in the heat. Amazing

    • @deannawilliams5048
      @deannawilliams5048 Před 2 lety +6

      Frontman for ELO to this day. They still sound awesome. Saw them in '19.

    • @thefantasyreview8709
      @thefantasyreview8709 Před 2 lety +7

      Completely. Jeff Lynne is the amazingly talented guy that even the Beatles think is cool, but he's so underated. ELO are awesome.

  • @JonathanHorwitz
    @JonathanHorwitz Před rokem +40

    One of the greatest guitar solos of all times, Hendrix resurrected, and then the guitar goes up in the air - did it ever come down? Did God catch it, inspired by humans? Thank you, Prince! Thank You, George! Thank you, God!

    • @le_th_
      @le_th_ Před 6 měsíci

      Hendrix wished he could play the guitar this well...and 20+ other instruments, plus arrange, dance, choreograph, compose, arrange, and sing as well as Prince did.

    • @chrisbynum4940
      @chrisbynum4940 Před 5 měsíci

      I think God must have caught the guitar. I was a guitar tech for some great players and that was my question after seeing this. WTF happened to the guitar? I’m sure his tech was in on the deal.

    • @Subotia
      @Subotia Před 4 měsíci +1

      When Prince died,
      he went to Heaven
      held out his hands
      and caught that guitar!

  • @jab1625
    @jab1625 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Effortless solo by Prince, Amazing musician.

  • @jamesmullins2349
    @jamesmullins2349 Před 2 lety +65

    One of the coolest guys to ever walk the planet and possibly one of the most underrated guitarists

    • @warrenmichael918
      @warrenmichael918 Před 2 lety +4

      not really underrated though. Everyone kinda knows Prince was a badass on a guitar.

    • @412xtaint
      @412xtaint Před 2 lety +3

      Eric Clapton once called Prince the best guitars in the world

  • @lfwpro
    @lfwpro Před 2 lety +32

    I have never seen Prince play the guitar like this! He was incredible.

    • @markosmi81
      @markosmi81 Před rokem +1

      actually he can play much better than this check Joy In Repetition One Night Alone 2002 aftershow ,Bambi from The Undertaker ,Just My Imagination,many more

    • @lucillegriffin9525
      @lucillegriffin9525 Před rokem +4

      Check out his Super Bowl Halftime performance. He did his thing in the pouring rain.

    • @melaniedacus6608
      @melaniedacus6608 Před rokem +4

      @@lucillegriffin9525 and NAILED IT! They’d ask Prince about changing it up bc of the rain, but he declined. Just slapped that head wrap on & played like there was no tomorrow!

    • @conorkennedy3304
      @conorkennedy3304 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Prince is a groundbreaking guitar player.

  • @tonywillans7556
    @tonywillans7556 Před rokem +18

    Beautifully performed by Petty, Lynne, Winwood...then taken to a whole other level by Prince. Stupendous!

  • @txlivin7819
    @txlivin7819 Před 11 měsíci +3

    This makes me cry to this day. Icons from when I grew up, dead too soon.

  • @nathanfrisby3133
    @nathanfrisby3133 Před 2 lety +88

    This is what is missing from Rock music today, masterpiece.

    • @luiscalderon7251
      @luiscalderon7251 Před 2 lety +1

      This happens when you play your heart out and leave your soul on that stage every performance

    • @nathanfrisby3133
      @nathanfrisby3133 Před 2 lety

      @@luiscalderon7251 I agree completely!

    • @kittyplay9410
      @kittyplay9410 Před rokem +1

      Yep. Music is what's missing from rock music these days. It's mostly just sounds pulled out of machines now.

  • @paulodelgado6281
    @paulodelgado6281 Před 2 lety +10

    Legend says the guitar still orbits earth while it weeps remembering the moment Prince touched it.

  • @TWAMoes
    @TWAMoes Před rokem +23

    That guitar was melting

  • @phillipmariani5625
    @phillipmariani5625 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Chills every time I watch Prince flawlessly tear through one of the greatest guitar solos ever. The showmanship is untouchable! A piece of history that will never be repeated! Long live Prince! 💜

  • @ContraryMary
    @ContraryMary Před 2 lety +111

    I must have listened to this 15 times over the years, and it still gives me chills. Excellent!

    • @susanpeacock639
      @susanpeacock639 Před 2 lety +1

      miss him so much god rest him.......... he was amazing he blows my mind when he does this performance love him

    • @dennissheldon3483
      @dennissheldon3483 Před 2 lety +2

      For sure, a brilliant performance buy everyone ESPECIALLY Prince! His ability to have the runs he did and always coming back for the major cords with the band is incredible. I’d rate this as the top guitar performance I’ve ever seen!

    • @noamchap356
      @noamchap356 Před 2 lety +1

      Those are rocky numbers, step it up ! ;)
      I’m on at least 100…

    • @tinydancer36
      @tinydancer36 Před 2 lety +1

      R.I.P. Tom Petty...this is sheer perfection! What an iconic lineup!

    • @HaightTheGreat
      @HaightTheGreat Před rokem +2

      I was literally thinking what you said verbatim.

  • @kofiofosu9051
    @kofiofosu9051 Před 2 lety +65

    Coolest thing is that Tom and the gang calmly played while knowing that Prince was about to descend from the heavens and perform a miracle

    • @patch5588
      @patch5588 Před 2 lety +1

      They didn't actually know what he was going to do. Prince didn't play the solo during any rehearsals. He was supposed to play the ones that Marc Mann ended up playing, but Prince told the producer to keep it and "not to worry" that he would give an outro solo.

    • @jurengelchor8964
      @jurengelchor8964 Před 2 lety

      Hallelujah!

    • @mickguadagnoli8779
      @mickguadagnoli8779 Před 2 lety +2

      @@patch5588 that's what makes this so unbelievably epic. He just like nah I'll see you guys there...then absolutely steals the show.

  • @julesled
    @julesled Před rokem +4

    DIRECTORS CUT- when the Show's Director - creates His Cut- - that there is Hommage & Respect.

  • @lizacarolinabrown1850
    @lizacarolinabrown1850 Před 2 lety +28

    God he’s beautiful in his red hat. It gives me chills and a broken heart every time. We are all blessed to have experienced this beautiful extraordinary hard working music talent.

  • @Kickinthescience
    @Kickinthescience Před 2 lety +25

    Now we need a video showing the audience’s reaction during the Prince solo

  • @GR_Papi
    @GR_Papi Před rokem +6

    I been opening up my music genre lately I’m mostly a hip hop head. But I heard this on TIKTOK and been addicted to this song and Prince guitar man insane 🤩

  • @MsMaryO88
    @MsMaryO88 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Oh, dear Prince. A light is missing in the world without you in it.
    What I love about this tribute is the respect paid to the original song and GH's vision of it. Prince doesnt make it his, he elevates it without ever losing respect for the original. It's beautiful.
    And yes, of course these are all incredible musicians . What an amazing performance!

  • @mat4410
    @mat4410 Před 2 lety +9

    This and when Prince played Purple Rain IN THE RAIN at the Super Bowl…he was unstoppable! I played pro for many years and artists like this are VERY, VERY few in a lifetime.

  • @shanet3478
    @shanet3478 Před 2 lety +34

    Prince is literally the ideal musician

  • @rsquared007Trini
    @rsquared007Trini Před 7 měsíci +6

    Went to the Rock and Roll hall of fame.
    I listened to this in one of their theaters. The song and in Particular PRINCE was mesmerizing. I wad never a prince follower but his guitar playing was simple out of this world.
    Note: The ROck and Roll HOF should be on everyone's bucket list

  • @richardstevens7547
    @richardstevens7547 Před 10 hodinami

    I ❤️ the guitar throw like, "Yeah, dig that baby!" and then strut off stage like, "I am him!" Dang man, he bad.

  • @jimmyhinAK
    @jimmyhinAK Před 2 lety +18

    As a die hard Prince fan this proves to me the depth of his talent being able to cross genre lines in music. This proves to that music is universal.