Chris Stapleton tribute to Prince by singing LIVE "Nothing Compares to You" (Greek Theater,Berkeley)

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  • Chris Stapleton pays tribute to Prince. This was unexpected by Chris Stapleton and his first time performing this song live.

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  • @samanthabennett-medievh5328
    @samanthabennett-medievh5328 Před 7 lety +387

    Man, I wish he'd record this in a studio.

    • @giraffewaffles
      @giraffewaffles Před 4 lety +13

      We need to start a petition for this or something. I said the same thing. This man... Lord....

    • @3TNT3
      @3TNT3 Před 4 lety +21

      No, it wouldn't be nearly as good. One of the strengths of this cover version is its raw, gritty and imperfect nature. It's totally heartfelt, sincere, and 100% genuine. The studio version would likely be too polished, clean and so-called perfect. What I wish, instead, was that they would either somehow have already had this version serendipitously recorded, or that he would do another live version of it that would be recorded and released. Live is definitely the way to go, with Chris and this cover. Chris's biggest strength is his live performances. That's where he shines the most. And that's the mark of a truly great singer and musician.

    • @tracyzamber8861
      @tracyzamber8861 Před 4 lety

      I am so excited to see you in July ORLANDO FLORIDA

    • @jopan1363
      @jopan1363 Před 3 lety

      @@giraffewaffles one of a kind..

    • @bankshotj82
      @bankshotj82 Před 3 lety

      Wouldnt be as good but me too

  • @diowk
    @diowk Před 5 lety +292

    you know you're talented when your own bandmates stare at you in awe

    • @neonsparky
      @neonsparky Před rokem +7

      Just like Prince

    • @JasonLuxLover
      @JasonLuxLover Před 7 měsíci +3

      Yeah, this guy had a regular 9-to-5 at the time it was not full-time with the band They always look for his cues because Chris likes to do riffs. these are phenomenal musicians!

    • @amyadkins7670
      @amyadkins7670 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@JasonLuxLoverlol

    • @amyadkins7670
      @amyadkins7670 Před 6 měsíci

      🎉

    • @FrankAndreasLia
      @FrankAndreasLia Před 2 měsíci

      That's what happens when you have god-tier talent, this man is up there with the best of the best!

  • @garycoderre889
    @garycoderre889 Před 5 lety +756

    The Bass player is J.T. Cure and he's been playing with C.S. for at least 4 years and he still stares at Chris like he can't believe the sounds coming out of his mouth :)

    • @mrrapfan97
      @mrrapfan97 Před 4 lety +28

      He’s actually been with Chris for over 20 years, and they’ve been in a couple bands over the years

    • @nonme6009
      @nonme6009 Před 4 lety +12

      This guy has a mind boggling voice!

    • @claramckenzie6558
      @claramckenzie6558 Před 4 lety +9

      Can you blame him? D A N G!

    • @monkey_ish4117
      @monkey_ish4117 Před 4 lety +15

      @@nonme6009 if I could sing like that I would be singing every day at work to let the time pass.

    • @mybrokengains2404
      @mybrokengains2404 Před 4 lety +23

      My doggo looks at me like the bass player looks at Chris. My life is complete.

  • @sandraparker726
    @sandraparker726 Před 4 lety +88

    Wow, I’m a 53 yr old black woman and I think I’ve finally found a country artist I’d like to see live in concert.

    • @MickHuerta
      @MickHuerta Před 4 měsíci

      I'm MX and Chapel Hart is the one for me - czcams.com/video/WLKmDbDv6j0/video.html

    • @sinceduden
      @sinceduden Před 3 měsíci +5

      I would say he is more then just a country singer, he got the soul of music in him.

    • @bjpgm1233
      @bjpgm1233 Před 3 měsíci

      Racist

    • @latonyahoward3017
      @latonyahoward3017 Před 2 měsíci

      Me too!!!!

    • @Mimi-fe2gm
      @Mimi-fe2gm Před měsícem

      @@bjpgm1233you are

  • @amandanavarro2465
    @amandanavarro2465 Před 7 lety +1636

    This dude.....Jesus he's old school bluesy, southern rock, country, just amazing. He's respected and appreciated across the line. I know people from every race who loves him. Now that's music 🎶

  • @dk2428
    @dk2428 Před rokem +114

    This man could sing a telephone directory and it'd still sound heavenly. He's a national treasure!

  • @GH-kk9ue
    @GH-kk9ue Před 2 lety +132

    Chris Stapleton is one of those artists that can unite people from all backgrounds.

  • @nataliesmith6208
    @nataliesmith6208 Před rokem +233

    As a black female I am finding myself liking more and more Chris, the sultry, soulful, bluesy, country, slow roll sound he puts out and his guitar playing

    • @johndillon557
      @johndillon557 Před rokem +2

      That nice Natalie have you listen to Don Williams?

    • @vickihodges1880
      @vickihodges1880 Před rokem +3

      @@johndillon557 Who is Don Williams? Do i need to check him out? What about Darius Rucker?

    • @vickihodges1880
      @vickihodges1880 Před rokem +5

      Natalie, I am right there with you, sista!!! If you haven't already check him out with Jennifer Hudson singing NIGHT LIFE.

    • @johndillon557
      @johndillon557 Před rokem

      @@vickihodges1880 yes you do need to check Don Williams, where are you from?

    • @vickihodges1880
      @vickihodges1880 Před rokem +1

      @@johndillon557 John!! I spent HOURS yesterday listening to Don Williams! His "greatest hits" his concerts, his "definitive collection!" I wound up buying one of his albums from Amazon, lol! That voice! So soothing and silky and easy to listen to. I fell in love with him! I'm down in Southern Cali.

  • @mikeholton9876
    @mikeholton9876 Před 7 lety +632

    a tribute like this shows first off just how far Prince's music reached, second it shows how classy many other artists can be in recognizing someone outside their genre. well done Chris, well done.

    • @BobPapadopoulos
      @BobPapadopoulos Před 7 lety +23

      It's not really outside his genre. Stapleton is heavily soul-influenced, same as Prince.

    • @BobPapadopoulos
      @BobPapadopoulos Před 7 lety +26

      ***** Prince wrote the song... thus the reason Chris is playing it in tribute to him and not Sinead O'Connor.

    • @mikeholton9876
      @mikeholton9876 Před 7 lety +13

      her version is awesome, i agree she killed it. im not saying Chris did it better, but its kinda kool a country artist chose this tune to honor the man who wrote it. wasnt a slight on Sinead at all.

    • @yuwonder80
      @yuwonder80 Před 6 lety +2

      Yesssssssssssssss👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐

    • @cryptozoomauler5505
      @cryptozoomauler5505 Před 6 lety +4

      You say that only because you haven't HEARD Prince's version most likely. There was no official music video for it, but here's one someone cobbled: czcams.com/video/nXyYQlHyP6E/video.html

  • @MarkBay1234
    @MarkBay1234 Před 5 lety +347

    There is nothing he can't sing, the only shame is Prince didn't hear this for himself, a legendary song written by a legend performed by someone who will be viewed as a legend

    • @garymaidman625
      @garymaidman625 Před 3 lety +8

      Chris Stapleton already is viewed as a legend. When all is said and done he will be considered one of the all time greats regardless of genre.

    • @Fyuesiy
      @Fyuesiy Před 3 lety +6

      Prince didn’t like people covering his songs. He was a bit weird or arrogant in that regard. But can’t stop us from enjoying it !!!

    • @bflandragon90
      @bflandragon90 Před 3 lety +3

      @@Fyuesiy Prince must've hated Sinead O Connor's version then.

    • @Illinois-Wildlife-Encounters
      @Illinois-Wildlife-Encounters Před 3 lety +2

      rah...totally legendary....and DID i just hear a falsetto note from Chris Stapleton????

    • @virginiaknighten4687
      @virginiaknighten4687 Před 3 lety +2

      Kim Smith yes he absolutely is...

  • @C.Causey
    @C.Causey Před 4 lety +93

    Man this is the way music is supposed to sound

  • @tammylockley8710
    @tammylockley8710 Před 3 lety +49

    I gotta believe that Prince would approve!👏👏👏👏

    • @SweetKatieCakes
      @SweetKatieCakes Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah, he would

    • @GeneralShermansMarch
      @GeneralShermansMarch Před měsícem

      What matters is wether or not Sinead would approve...and ideologically she probably wouldnt 🤷‍♂️

    • @myguykaikai9215
      @myguykaikai9215 Před měsícem +1

      @@GeneralShermansMarchyou’ve got your priorities - and reality - all twisted if you think that’s what matters.

  • @BogieSIX
    @BogieSIX Před 8 lety +3185

    Got here by searching "Prince cover". Left here by searching "Chris Stapleton".

    • @Thundermuscle
      @Thundermuscle Před 8 lety +23

      +Eric Rice Listen to the album the traveller. Its awesome :)

    • @tonialykins5666
      @tonialykins5666 Před 8 lety +14

      Listen to the song Daddy Doesn't Pray Anymore!!!! Song gets me everytime i hear it.

    • @wwaldo2525
      @wwaldo2525 Před 8 lety +5

      Damn skippy

    • @veralindsay
      @veralindsay Před 8 lety +12

      +Eric Rice Go listen to his acoustic version of Barely Alive and Sometimes I Cry. He's amazing!!!!

    • @oscarmeeks9752
      @oscarmeeks9752 Před 8 lety +26

      Best voice in music. Check out the jompson brothers and the steel drivers for his other bands. Great tribute to prince.

  • @nikkif.409
    @nikkif.409 Před 8 lety +366

    I'm Prince's biggest fan and this man did him proud.

    • @FloridaManRacer
      @FloridaManRacer Před 5 lety +7

      Outside of Prince saying that, when a fan of the original artist says something like that, it's the highest compliment you can give to an artist covering a song.

    • @tblack2185
      @tblack2185 Před 5 lety +2

      I can listen to dude sing all day. Very talented and powerful voice.

    • @tinab729
      @tinab729 Před 5 lety

      @@FloridaManRacer hr

    • @tinab729
      @tinab729 Před 5 lety

      @@tblack2185 no

    • @FloridaManRacer
      @FloridaManRacer Před 5 lety +1

      @@tinab729 So Tina, how's your zero subs and zero video channel doing? Troll...

  • @FiliCajun
    @FiliCajun Před rokem +60

    Probably the best solo cover ever recorded; Chris has vocal gymnastics that perfectly mix the anger, denial, sadness and hope that the song invokes

  • @ironwill1362
    @ironwill1362 Před 9 měsíci +37

    This is incredible!! I soooooo wish he would record this and put it on an album.

    • @tb3322
      @tb3322 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Totally agree!!

  • @mlynn4817
    @mlynn4817 Před 8 lety +237

    Prince would be so proud @Chris Stapleton. Chris you did "Nothing Compares to You" justice.

    • @VarietyMusicLover
      @VarietyMusicLover Před 8 lety +1

      +mlynn indeed

    • @ceceoo3
      @ceceoo3 Před 8 lety

      +BoxOfFrogs Oh wow. It doesn't matter. He was obviously a fan just like the rest of us. Prince didn't know me but tell that to my tears.

    • @mrsain19
      @mrsain19 Před 8 lety +3

      +BoxOfFrogs Prince knew ALL of the true musicians and song writers and producers, even stunning several that would have never guessed he knew who they were. Prince definitely knew who Chris was, no doubt in my mind.

    • @mrsain19
      @mrsain19 Před 8 lety

      ***** dont like chris stapleton i take it lol

    • @mrsain19
      @mrsain19 Před 8 lety

      ***** well alritey then.

  • @leroybrown9014
    @leroybrown9014 Před 8 lety +440

    Chris Stapleton nailed it, hung it, and put it on display for everybody to enjoy! A true gentleman.

  • @beardown2489
    @beardown2489 Před 3 lety +344

    The note he hits at 3:54 is just crazy. Chris can sound as raspy and soulful as anyone in history , then hit that crazy prince note at 3:54. There just aren’t supposed to be humans that can do this much musically. He is heaven sent. As someone in the comments sections already said, “game recognize game”. Couldn’t have said it better myself. One of the greatest artists ever born, being paid tribute to another one of the greatest artists ever born. I am so excited to see where Chris goes over the next 20 years. What a gift to music

    • @HoneyWhite
      @HoneyWhite Před 3 lety +6

      I heard his voice in this song in my damn bones -achy-style, lovesick-style 🤯💜

    • @andymacdougal
      @andymacdougal Před 3 lety +1

      Word

    • @RTRoberto
      @RTRoberto Před 3 lety +4

      sounded like he was hurting. He's a great songwriter but he should lay off this song.

    • @afrohuman2
      @afrohuman2 Před 3 lety +2

      This is now my favorite live version... ever . What a tribute to Prince and performance from Chris

    • @faerianne
      @faerianne Před 2 lety +2

      Just heard this
      You're amazing, Mr Stapleton.

  • @YankeeWoodcraft
    @YankeeWoodcraft Před 4 lety +801

    Chris Stapleton pays tribute to Prince because game recognizes game. 😎

  • @loricassidy1397
    @loricassidy1397 Před 7 lety +219

    THIS is why he got Male Vocalist of the Year...

  • @cyrus6581
    @cyrus6581 Před 8 lety +197

    this brother has got some pipes

  • @kellyhazelett139
    @kellyhazelett139 Před 4 lety +18

    Stapleton is a beast. This just shows utter respect for Prince. Prince wrote songs that made you think and feel and Chris sang it. I felt it in my bones

  • @bobg7764
    @bobg7764 Před 8 měsíci +11

    Chris needs to record this! Definetly a number one top chart!

  • @michaelar.p7134
    @michaelar.p7134 Před 8 lety +354

    I love Prince. and I love Chris Stapleton and I'm not even a country fan. Some great musical artist transcend genre

    • @annav5171
      @annav5171 Před 8 lety +17

      +michaela diallo Prince did not see genres either ;)

    • @larryjenkins1256
      @larryjenkins1256 Před 8 lety +3

      +michaela diallo
      You hit the nail on the head! Amazing!!!

    • @carsonthompson8637
      @carsonthompson8637 Před 6 lety +1

      He's real country. That's how it's done.

    • @Low-C-Laura
      @Low-C-Laura Před 6 lety +15

      Carson Thompson he’s just an authentically blues driven artist, it’s not necessarily country. People just feel more comfortable when they can stick you in a box and slap a label on you. He’s bigger than that one genre.

    • @johncollins8234
      @johncollins8234 Před 5 lety +1

      Laura Heath I would say that is correct there's so many genres wrapped up and Chris Stapleton so just say and label him country would be inaccurate but having known the history of music country music gets its roots from Blues but Chris Stapleton is a mix of a lot of things and he can play and sing almost any genre but as you said they do like to label people in stick them in a certain box I guess for marketing reasons but he is a true definition of a musician and singer

  • @nolls14
    @nolls14 Před 8 lety +427

    An immense tribute. That guy has an incredible voice. New fan here now ;)
    Nice to see Bill Gates on Bass too.

  • @cecimartinez1777
    @cecimartinez1777 Před 2 lety +23

    My son introduced me to your music,I had my son at 15 and he is my only child ..he is now 35 and he is my ride or die, if I have done anything right in my life ,it's him, he knows how much I love prince and he sooooooooo loves your music!! We are puerto rican/mexican decent ... he laughs because I tell him "mijo(son) "your my MEXARICAN COWBOY!!!HE LOVES IT!!!🙂🙂🙂🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @shagcali
    @shagcali Před 7 měsíci +11

    Chris Cornell and now this are my best renditions of this song I ever heard

  • @tbone9347
    @tbone9347 Před 8 lety +279

    You can just feel the impact Prince had across all musical genres. I have never seen this many artists come out and do musical tributes to an artist like this ever. Been on earth 47 years and have never seen anything like it.

    • @michelleeaton6602
      @michelleeaton6602 Před 8 lety +5

      +T Bone Amen, brother. Just... amen.

    • @nedwards58
      @nedwards58 Před 8 lety +7

      +T Bone and that proves that a good song...is a good song and it can cross over any style. And to me, Stapleton makes this cover the best of this song.

    • @tbone9347
      @tbone9347 Před 8 lety +2

      Norm Edwards
      Agreed

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 Před 8 lety +2

      +T Bone Two factors:
      1. You are looking for the songs
      2. CZcams makes it easier to find these performances.
      People are still doing Elvis covers and even dressing up as Elvis.

    • @robertfitzpatrick6852
      @robertfitzpatrick6852 Před 8 lety +3

      +T Bone, You should've seen it when Elvis died.

  • @evebrackin5398
    @evebrackin5398 Před 6 lety +221

    Found this after seeing Chris Stapleton sing "Drink You Away" with Justin Timberlake at the CMT's. His voice is so incredible, I feel it in my soul. Wow!

    • @t.l.nelson6467
      @t.l.nelson6467 Před 3 lety +1

      I am in love love love with Chris!!!

    • @annadavis9666
      @annadavis9666 Před 2 lety

      Same here. That was an amazing experience!!

    • @steveb8503
      @steveb8503 Před 7 měsíci

      Ha ha, it’s Nov 2023 and I’m just hearing that CMA performance and now this in the same night. Mind blown. Where have I been?

  • @neonsparky
    @neonsparky Před rokem +27

    One of the best Prince tribute performances.

  • @shannonswartz6928
    @shannonswartz6928 Před 5 lety +39

    I'm a massive Prince fan, and his live-recording of this song with Rosie Gaines is by far, my favorite piece of music. But then here comes Chris Stapleton with a STUNNER of a tribute. My GOD...his voice in those opening bars...unreal. Literally moves my soul. Prince would have been proud. THAT is how you cover a classic and honor a talent so huge, it's stratospheric...So many, many props to him.

    • @haroldrhodes2610
      @haroldrhodes2610 Před 5 lety +2

      this performance was just a couple days after prince's death. prince for me, was my generations voice crying in the wilderness

  • @stevemcwhorter6480
    @stevemcwhorter6480 Před 7 lety +175

    Totally cool when a song can jump genres from pop to country and still retain it's feel. Fist bump to Chris Stapleton.

  • @nikki7579
    @nikki7579 Před 8 lety +205

    is there anything this guy can't sing,amazing

    • @christianjohnson2342
      @christianjohnson2342 Před 6 lety

      Nikki757 Go Eagles Baby Yeah you bet not be a bandwagon fan bitch

    • @RAID3R63
      @RAID3R63 Před 6 lety +2

      No there isn't

    • @dandillinger23
      @dandillinger23 Před 6 lety +1

      Still a beast

    • @justvgarcia3881
      @justvgarcia3881 Před 5 lety +1

      Trash
      He can’t sing trash
      Everything he sings is awesome!!!!

    • @FloridaManRacer
      @FloridaManRacer Před 5 lety

      @@christianjohnson2342 thank you for adding so much to the conversation... ffs.

  • @teresakonczal4856
    @teresakonczal4856 Před 2 lety +10

    I need him to actually record this. So that I can never leave my room ever again. It hurts too good.

    • @3TNT3
      @3TNT3 Před 2 lety

      Yes, but I would reeeeeeally LIVE *both* a raw and gritty, UNpolished, Live version, along with a studio cut.

  • @bb1bb685
    @bb1bb685 Před 4 lety +44

    Don't know why but this just feels like the best tribute to prince, mad respect 🙏

  • @biancachi6435
    @biancachi6435 Před 8 lety +241

    I have 3 Prince tats. I love all music. This version, done so beautifully has really touched my heart. Tears are rolling as I type this. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

    • @purpleprincessnelson4631
      @purpleprincessnelson4631 Před 4 lety +7

      Logan Franklin me too and we are picky when people cover his songs but this is bitchen lol

    • @claudiahenry7662
      @claudiahenry7662 Před 4 lety +4

      Omg, ur so right. Had chills from the nap of my neck to the bottom of my feet!

    • @SB_whatevers
      @SB_whatevers Před 4 lety +3

      Me too. This is a beautiful tribute.

    • @johnhulett4867
      @johnhulett4867 Před 4 lety +2

      Crazy thing is this was the day Prince died so he didn't have time to rehearse it!!!

    • @keturahlynn4205
      @keturahlynn4205 Před 4 lety

      Try the version by Chris Cornell... it’s equally amazing!

  • @JerkyMurky
    @JerkyMurky Před 8 lety +38

    The moment he started singing i was just like, "DAYUM!"
    Chris has such a bluesy voice its ridiculous.

  • @kingofeverything6544
    @kingofeverything6544 Před 4 lety +127

    Chris sounds amazing as always And the harmonica was just fantastic.
    But DAMN MAN, BILL GATES IS KILLING IT ON THAT BASS !!!!!

  • @dougrucker9234
    @dougrucker9234 Před 5 lety +42

    Ladies and gentlemen nothing compares to Chris Stapleton. Period!!!!

  • @Mr.M1STER
    @Mr.M1STER Před 8 lety +49

    I love the way the bass player just smiles when he starts to sing.

    • @tybo09
      @tybo09 Před 8 lety +8

      He's probably still in awe of being on stage with Stapleton... which is funny, because the bass player is a pretty awesome guy too.

    • @sarad2083
      @sarad2083 Před 8 lety +16

      If you watch more videos of Chris Stapleton live you'll see all of his band members smile when he sings. His voice is heavenly!

    • @lildeegurrl
      @lildeegurrl Před 7 lety

      I was just making a comment about the same thing, you can tell that bass player has goosebumps from head to toe

    • @amberfredericksen6659
      @amberfredericksen6659 Před 4 lety

      Did you mean Bill Gates?

    • @kubiczaczech
      @kubiczaczech Před 4 lety

      He started smiling at the begining of video

  • @camarteeen
    @camarteeen Před 8 lety +224

    HE has a powerful soulful voice that just rips right through you...Amazing!!!!

    • @asmrvoicebykarressyvette4345
      @asmrvoicebykarressyvette4345 Před 8 lety +1

      I KNOW... what I said. Gosh I love his voice. Listen to "Tennessee Whiskey" live at the CMA last year, with him and Justin T, the bomb.

    • @camarteeen
      @camarteeen Před 8 lety +1

      That is a GREAT performance

    • @UncleRandy73
      @UncleRandy73 Před 8 lety +2

      +Karress Yvette Have you seen him doing ,This is a man's world? wow

    • @asmrvoicebykarressyvette4345
      @asmrvoicebykarressyvette4345 Před 8 lety

      No, I have not, but Im going to check it out. I know I wont be disappointed. :-)

    • @UncleRandy73
      @UncleRandy73 Před 8 lety

      +Karress Yvette 👍

  • @conorohconnor
    @conorohconnor Před 3 lety +10

    I can barely wrap my mind around actually being present to see this. I mean. What. Chris Stapleton is the GOAT

  • @brandym9821
    @brandym9821 Před 5 lety +51

    I'm not much into country music, but he knocked this cover outta the park. Gave me goosebumps.

  • @thesoulshineband5954
    @thesoulshineband5954 Před 8 lety +78

    Chris Stapleton is quickly changing the thoughts of people everywhere! He may be "Country" artist, but as a guitar player myself and lover of all music in general; I say thank the lord for Chris Stapleton! He is Rock, Country, Soul, And just plain old amazing! What an amazing performer an true artist! He a class act, and that was a very well done tribute to a true one of a kind.

    • @Ryukun7
      @Ryukun7 Před 5 lety +1

      Well said!!! Definitely one of a kind

  • @01crazycooter
    @01crazycooter Před 6 lety +51

    Pretty damn good for being unrehearsed. He say's "Hell I'm going to try this. I don't know if I can do it, but we're gonna do it for a great musician we lost."

  • @lewiedavison7135
    @lewiedavison7135 Před 3 lety +1451

    I wish my girlfriend looks at me the way the bass player looks at chris

    • @korykappes
      @korykappes Před 3 lety +42

      JD is a badass. He’s also an accountant. And producer.

    • @lewiedavison7135
      @lewiedavison7135 Před 3 lety +7

      @@korykappes ahh I didn't know that, thanks for telling me bud 😁✌🏼

    • @ery0327
      @ery0327 Před 3 lety +7

      🤣🤣

    • @Illinois-Wildlife-Encounters
      @Illinois-Wildlife-Encounters Před 3 lety +12

      @@korykappes I LOVE JD....he looks like a guy that is KING of cool as hell....

    • @jimmyoberlander50
      @jimmyoberlander50 Před 3 lety +46

      Low key we all looking at him like that after this

  • @jenniferm6037
    @jenniferm6037 Před 5 lety +26

    Sitting here bawlin to this!! 2 of my favorite singers...Rest in Purple Paradise Prince

  • @tracybright9909
    @tracybright9909 Před 6 lety +92

    I definitely can appreciate the fact that Prince had and still have a positive effect on all genres of musicians...he touched many souls...kudos Chris for an outstanding tribute to one of the finest musicians ever to walk this earth..

  • @bryang2879
    @bryang2879 Před 8 lety +234

    Who else wish they could buy this on iTunes?

    • @USAOwnsChina
      @USAOwnsChina Před 6 lety

      Bryan G you can! lol look up the Chris Cornell cover and Chris Stapleton and Chris Cornell sound 98% the same

    • @morehamsandwich
      @morehamsandwich Před 5 lety +11

      Not the same

    • @stevewilkos123
      @stevewilkos123 Před 5 lety

      CZcams premium comes with a music app where you can download audio from vids

    • @adamgarlick6149
      @adamgarlick6149 Před 5 lety +1

      Allen Gunderson false

    • @tonyjelken6252
      @tonyjelken6252 Před 4 lety

      Me times a million

  • @elaineward9461
    @elaineward9461 Před rokem +11

    Prince would be rocking out to this version! So proud. Its amazing- gives me chills ❤️

    • @chrisstapleton2054
      @chrisstapleton2054 Před rokem +1

      Gracias 🥰 ❣️ ❣️❣️💞I have seen a lot of your comments and likes on my page thanks for being a fan and I'll like to show more of my gratitude to you ♥️ How long have you been listening to my music& where are you from?🎶🎶🎶❣️

  • @jakefergeson6356
    @jakefergeson6356 Před 5 lety +11

    Being that bass player has to be incredible. Listening to Stapleton absolutely belt songs like this every time they perfom!

  • @christopherwilliams5912
    @christopherwilliams5912 Před 8 lety +30

    Damn, that was bad ass!!!

  • @richalex8747
    @richalex8747 Před 6 lety +44

    Prince would have love this sooo much. This dude sings from the heart

  • @justins3810
    @justins3810 Před rokem +8

    I had no idea he could sing THIS GOOD. I wasn't expecting this.

  • @pricelessrn
    @pricelessrn Před 5 lety +31

    Love this man. So full of soul. I just love to hear the life in his voice. Like a real artist, he brings music alive.

  • @nighthalfwolf474
    @nighthalfwolf474 Před 8 lety +38

    That's my man right there.. He killed it. All u can say is DAMN!!!!!

  • @3TNT3
    @3TNT3 Před 8 lety +76

    I sooo wish Prince had been able to hear/see this rendition when he was alive. I think he would have reeeeeally LOVED it. One of the best covers, ever. I honestly think this version is good enough that it can accurately be said to rival the first rendition done by Sinead O'Connor. And that is coming from someone who absolutely loves what Sinead did with this song. This cover is simply amazing. Bravisimo!!!

    • @FloridaManRacer
      @FloridaManRacer Před 4 lety +1

      Three years later....
      I agree...

    • @butteredbiskit3497
      @butteredbiskit3497 Před 4 lety +1

      This even better. This is how you keep the music alive.

    • @cw4488
      @cw4488 Před 4 lety

      @Stevo bevo Right

    • @garytackett8426
      @garytackett8426 Před 4 lety

      I'm sure he would've walked up on that stage and probably grabbed a guitar and set the place on fire more than it already was

  • @johnp.noblejr.7214
    @johnp.noblejr.7214 Před 2 lety +4

    Im going thru chemo for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and this performance gives me comfort.

  • @tyreenatl
    @tyreenatl Před 4 lety +72

    The best singer-songwriter in the game today and he covers Prince's song in his own way

  • @scarletharris7705
    @scarletharris7705 Před 8 lety +34

    Was @ this show last Sat @ The Greek in Berkeley , Ca and I must say Chris Stapleton sang every song perfectly !! When he started performing this , many of us had tears coming down our faces ( including men ) !
    RIP Prince !! Taken away way too soon !!

  • @farealtees7376
    @farealtees7376 Před 8 lety +22

    Prince might have passed, but he made sure the SOUL never dies. Cheers to musical immortality.

  • @Debbie_Faulhaber
    @Debbie_Faulhaber Před rokem +10

    Chris Stapleton could sing anything, anywhere, and he creates something golden. 💖💛

    • @spyyer8845
      @spyyer8845 Před rokem

      No. Sean o Conner. ( what eve a)
      Not prince. … pshhh

  • @guerillamarketing8819
    @guerillamarketing8819 Před 4 lety +171

    2019 anyone still listening?

    • @LorraineCBynum-dl2of
      @LorraineCBynum-dl2of Před 4 lety +3

      I'll be listening in 2020

    • @ernestjones5570
      @ernestjones5570 Před 4 lety +7

      2020 still am

    • @canoocus
      @canoocus Před 4 lety +3

      Still listening 2020. Always listening to classics.

    • @ryanbeck7166
      @ryanbeck7166 Před 4 lety

      Only every few weeks...

    • @joelwelch4693
      @joelwelch4693 Před 4 lety +3

      It took lockdown to find CS. I cant wait to buy some tenn. Whisky . Here in the Philippines no sale of alcohol outside hotels.

  • @MargeryHannah
    @MargeryHannah Před 8 lety +127

    I'm not too keen on others singing Prince songs, but this man blew it out the water! The emotion! Thank you for sharing.

    • @nikkif.409
      @nikkif.409 Před 8 lety +4

      +Margery Hannah I completely agree. I also like how he changed it to make it about Prince and also more closely covered Prince's version instead of Sinead's (although I like it too). This is definitely one of my favorite tributes to him. He sings it like he really likes him, not for recognition. My other favorite tribute is D'Angelo singing Sometimes it Snows in April.

    • @jeffnichols7294
      @jeffnichols7294 Před 5 lety +4

      Check out Chris Cornell preform it.

  • @Hesohi
    @Hesohi Před 8 lety +9

    I wonder if Prince would have expected such a wide array of musicians from all over the genresphere offering up, instant heartfelt tributes.

  • @mattniles1445
    @mattniles1445 Před 5 lety +11

    First heard this shortly after Prince passed. Couple years later I’m still amazed by the cover. What a great cover by Chris. The raw power and real sound is so refreshing. This guy is for real.

  • @erikdixon8464
    @erikdixon8464 Před 4 lety +7

    I've watched this performance many, many times. And the look on his bass player's face when Chris starts singing makes me all warm and happy inside

    • @curtisgulka8162
      @curtisgulka8162 Před 4 lety

      Watch them perform a tribute to "Amanda" at the Grand Ol Opry.

    • @erikdixon8464
      @erikdixon8464 Před 4 lety +1

      @@curtisgulka8162 Holy shit what a performance! I do like Chris in a hat better :p

  • @GARYMANDIEVAN
    @GARYMANDIEVAN Před 8 lety +283

    Prince would of loved this, Great job

    • @christianjohnson2342
      @christianjohnson2342 Před 6 lety +8

      GARYSGUNS No Prince didn't like people covering his songs lol

    • @cmt89497
      @cmt89497 Před 6 lety +1

      Christian Johnson was gonna say the same thing lol

    • @elmorej13
      @elmorej13 Před 6 lety +3

      GARYSGUNS YES he would have.

    • @joeyhamner4653
      @joeyhamner4653 Před 6 lety +2

      I'm sorry but prince would have to retire after hearing this

    • @donsweet4388
      @donsweet4388 Před 6 lety

      zoey hamner word

  • @KALYNSHangingOutWithKalyn
    @KALYNSHangingOutWithKalyn Před 8 lety +28

    I really liked his gritty voice singing this one for Prince,,thank you man.

  • @feleciaboyd9156
    @feleciaboyd9156 Před 2 lety +9

    This man have a SOULFUL COUNTRY voice he can sing and play the hell out that GUATIAR . YOU FELL HIS MUSIC. 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

    • @chrisstapleton2054
      @chrisstapleton2054 Před rokem

      Gracias 🥰 ❣️ ❣️❣️💞I have seen a lot of your comments and likes on my page thanks for being a fan and I'll like to show more of my gratitude to you ♥️ How long have you been listening to my music& where are you from?🎶🎶🎶❣️💕

  • @eclair9
    @eclair9 Před 4 lety +6

    OK, this man is freaking amazing!! What range he has!!! I'm sorry I'm only now discovering him. And he's not bad on the eyes either!

  • @easttxskimo
    @easttxskimo Před 7 lety +81

    Got here by The Voice's Jesse Larson, left here search Chis Stapleton. Where the hell have I been. Love everything he plays..#NEWFAN!!!

    • @sisi11122
      @sisi11122 Před 5 lety +1

      Welcome baby. Going to his concert this summer. I have been high since I got my ticket.

    • @countesscountess4153
      @countesscountess4153 Před 3 lety +1

      I love Stapleton,Tritt,&Shelton.

    • @MC-jv9ed
      @MC-jv9ed Před 3 lety +1

      @@countesscountess4153 The first time I heard him I thought it was my lucky day, "Travis Tritt released a new album??!! Whoo hoo!!" Then I realized we had a brand new gem on our hands! To me, he sounds like early 90s Tritt. But, Chris Stapleton is amazing far beyond anyone I've ever heard before, he gives me goosebumps and makes me cry. Simply amazing.

    • @erinfraise6154
      @erinfraise6154 Před 3 lety

      Do yourself a favor and look up Stapleton with Justin Timberlake. You want be disappointed.

  • @lildeegurrl
    @lildeegurrl Před 5 lety +39

    Two years later and I still get chills every. Single. Time.

  • @Bizarrebirchdoesgame
    @Bizarrebirchdoesgame Před 3 lety +8

    I want this on an album so bad

  • @erikdixon8464
    @erikdixon8464 Před 2 lety +5

    this is so incredible. i haven't watched this in a really long time. brings tears to my eyes

  • @juliepope4883
    @juliepope4883 Před 8 lety +39

    Best tribute I've ever heard, I'm balling like a baby 😢😢😢😢😢

    • @craigbusick9676
      @craigbusick9676 Před 8 lety

      +Julie Pope Me too

    • @lisatoney2867
      @lisatoney2867 Před 6 lety

      Julie Pope
      You're not alone sister... I'm a blubbering mess! Hands down best tribute so far!

    • @sociopathmercenary
      @sociopathmercenary Před 6 lety

      I think you meant bawling... Balling is something else entirely. LOL

  • @akersona
    @akersona Před 8 lety +105

    Proof that if you can sing, you can sing anything.

  • @shannontucker849
    @shannontucker849 Před 5 lety +4

    Man!!! This dude!! I don't even know how many times that I've listened to this!! He is truly amazing!!

  • @ashleywills8761
    @ashleywills8761 Před 4 lety +14

    I jus want him to sing to me like the voice alone gives me chills I think Prince would be proud

  • @thefeelcompany
    @thefeelcompany Před 6 lety +35

    He just sang the shit out of that. Magic.

  • @crimfan
    @crimfan Před 7 lety +10

    I learned this song last year around the time Prince died and was reminded of it yesterday... for some reason it struck me that it's really a country song, or maybe just how close black gospel, older R&B, blues, and country all are to each other. Lo and behold, Chris Stapleton saw that too, last year!

  • @mariajaimez5411
    @mariajaimez5411 Před 5 lety +13

    This man is awesome I have never been into country music but just hearing him brought me to tears his voice is the most sexiest voice I've ever heard

  • @garymaidman625
    @garymaidman625 Před 3 lety +1

    I have seen this video so many times and every time he sings those first notes, every time, my reaction is "fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck".

  • @Krankitopia
    @Krankitopia Před 8 lety +7

    As someone who has been in bands for a long time, that bass player just learned that song as he played it. That makes this all the more special. My favorite thing when I see a band live is when they do unexpected (to them) performances and everybody just follows along.
    True talent.

    • @pamela1144
      @pamela1144 Před 5 lety

      I want to be able to play bass like that. I have a ways to go yet!

  • @sylvieo2231
    @sylvieo2231 Před 8 lety +22

    WOW! Thanks for the respect Chris. Our Dove is at peace tonight. RIP Prince♥

  • @free2roam674
    @free2roam674 Před 4 lety +10

    No labels needed, just an amazingly talented singer/songwriter covering one of the best of all time. Music breaks down walls with love. Cam

  • @overson15
    @overson15 Před měsícem +1

    This is when i became a Chris Stapleton fan ! Rip Prince

  • @sheilabrown5899
    @sheilabrown5899 Před 8 lety +150

    DAMN!!!! This has me in tears. Best tribute I've heard from ANYONE for Prince...Thank you for sharing.

    • @michealmaccallum798
      @michealmaccallum798 Před 8 lety +10

      +Sheila Brown chris cornell did wayyyyy better

    • @jamesohanrahan5902
      @jamesohanrahan5902 Před 6 lety

      Sheila Brow

    • @penelopenorris9918
      @penelopenorris9918 Před 5 lety

      Chris Cornells version was excellent as well

    • @michelangelotroccoli7748
      @michelangelotroccoli7748 Před 5 lety

      Cornell's was more personal...I wish Cornell and Stapleton could've collaborated

    • @mikebeasley6447
      @mikebeasley6447 Před 5 lety

      @@penelopenorris9918CHECK OUT CHRIS STAPLETON'S TRIBUTE TO CHRIS CORNELL THE KEEPER. HE DID A SUPER JOB ON AN EXTREMELY HARD SONG TO DO WELL BUT AS USUAL HE NAILED IT.. I AM SURE CHRIS CORNELL WAS SMILING DOWN WITH APPROVAL. THE CHRIS CORNELL FANS SAID THAT IT WAS THE BEST TRIBUTE TO THEIR CHRIS BY FAR!!!!!!- CHRIS STAPLETON'S MUSICAL INFLUENCES ARE WIDE& VARIED FROM PRINCE BB KING LYNYRD SKYNYRD TOM PETTY THE BEATLES KEITH WHITLEY DOLLY PARTON WILLIE & WAYLON TO VINCE GILL & RICKY SKAGGS BACK AROUND TO. ARETHA. FRANKLIN & JAMES BROWN TOO!!!!! NOT TO MENTION. BOB DYLAN & ARLO GUTHRIE. SO YOU SEE HIS INFLUENCES SPANNED FROM R&B TO ROCK TO SOUTHERN ROCK TO COUNTRY TO BLUEGRASS TO SOUL & FOLK MUSIC TOO. HE HAS FANS ACROSS ALL THESE GENRES HERE IN THE US & ACROSS THE GLOBE MOST NOTABLY IRELAND & GREAT BRITAIN BUT ALSO CANADA BRAZIL AUSTRALIA FRANCE.GERMANY THE MIDDLE EAST & EVEN RUSSIA!!!!!! I BELIEVE HE HAS THE TALENT TO SING ALL THESE GENRES & GOSPEL TOO WITH A CHANCE TO BRIDGE THE GAPS BETWEEN ALL OF THEM HOPEFULLY CREATING BETTER MUSIC FOR ALL!!!!!! IF NOT IT'S PROBABLY NOT GONNA HAPPEN EVER OR AT LEAST NOT IN MY LIFETIME.

  • @zanitastrong5231
    @zanitastrong5231 Před 6 lety +60

    Lord have mercy, this man can sing!! A voice straight from up high! He could sing Mary had a little lamb and I would be mesmerized! Never been a fan of country music but ever since I heard Tennessee Whiskey I've been a fan of Chris Stapleton and his beautiful wife!! God bless you both!!

  • @donnavaresi4171
    @donnavaresi4171 Před 2 lety +5

    Magical. Prince deserves it, he was amazing and Stapleton does him honor.

  • @glbernini0
    @glbernini0 Před 2 lety +6

    Gained even more respect for Prince after seeing the amazing covers!

  • @asmrvoicebykarressyvette4345

    CHRIS man you got that singing bug, that only a few people are blessed with. Love your voice and the Prince rendition, awesome sauce.

  • @tomfleshman6306
    @tomfleshman6306 Před 7 lety +7

    ran across this when prince passed over to the other side. now i am a total chris fan.
    i hope he records this.

  • @pamelasilver3129
    @pamelasilver3129 Před rokem +5

    Nothin can take away my blues like you Chris! ❤️‍🔥

    • @johndillon557
      @johndillon557 Před rokem

      Yea Pamela well he is the best. Have you listen to don William?

  • @IrishAndy85
    @IrishAndy85 Před 5 lety +7

    Insane absolute insane, what a gifted individual he really is. Outstanding cover

  • @reneeitsme3302
    @reneeitsme3302 Před 5 lety +24

    I have recently found Chris Stapleton. He moves my soul. He must have known alot of hurt to perform like this. Im thankful to enjoy his music, as his music tightens my chest my heart flutters and i clutch my throat in the sheer beauty and tormet.

  • @jennifersanchez4040
    @jennifersanchez4040 Před 7 lety +10

    he totally nailed it! his soultry voice and Princes music are the perfect combo to me!!!! I love them both!

  • @bretthenson5420
    @bretthenson5420 Před 2 lety +4

    This is a pure backyard party jam session version of this song and I'm so aggressively attracted to Christopher's spontaneous vocals. I'm digging that these musicians watch him closely for every change whether it be musical, lyrical, vocal, etc..!!! Simply put, it's badass bruv!!!!! Totally digging it.

  • @lukejones5053
    @lukejones5053 Před 2 lety +6

    The power in his voice man 🥲