Poll: What is your pick for the greatest album of the 80s... Where every song is amazing?

@TheRetroManRandySavage

Жыл бұрын

Pyromania.

@Code.Name.V

Жыл бұрын

INXS - Listen Like Thieves Queen - A Kind Of Magic REO - High In Fidelity U2 - The Unforgettable Fire

@rogerdeahl9629

Жыл бұрын

U2 -- The Unforgettable Fire

@christineml1476

Жыл бұрын

Prince's "Controversy" - I love his early, pre-"1999" stuff. Raunchy, yet brilliant.

@Code.Name.V

Жыл бұрын

​@@rogerdeahl9629 One of the best albums ever.

Back in the 90’s I worked as a contract sound engineer for couple of clubs in the Minneapolis area, including First Ave. and Prince’s club called Glam slam. On one occasion at a club we were setting for a show and heard that Prince was coming for a visit. Weird thing was we were told to not look at Prince or talk to him… well, I was a rebel. When he came in and and when everyone else kept their head down, I simply said… “Hey, what’s up?” Prince came over to me and I was actually afraid… until he simply looked at me and said… “not much man… just enjoying the day!” He then said thank you for the hard work, and went on his way. My one and only Prince story. Just because I didn’t listen to orders.

@duckylove3930

Жыл бұрын

Beauty! What I would give to tell this story! 💜

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

That’s so cool that he was nice to you!

@CosmicMermaid

Жыл бұрын

I worked for Prince in the 90s. This was him, he was totally down to Earth and kind. Folks were always spreading this weird narrative of him and it was false. I think he felt weird when he walked in a room and people were acting strange around him.

@queenlj12jax97

Жыл бұрын

I love this story! Thank you for sharing it!

@keithharris19061

Жыл бұрын

I think it was all a genius marketing plan. He created an illusion of who he was and surrounded himself with it. It was exactly the illusion that made everyone run to see Purple Rain three, four, five times. No one was let in so it was worth more when he offered a peek. My Prince story is I was at Glam Slam during the NBA all star weekend. I saw Shaq perform with the Frusnickins😂 Just recently I read an article where Shaq described the night as transformative in his thoughts regarding fame. I just remember loving how Prince created a air around him that brought everyone together. Beautiful women with open personalities and everyone was there to have a great time. This was every time I was at the Glam Slam. I remember the debut of Diamonds and Pearls there. The best memories of my life as related to music.

Weird thing is, I never even noticed the absence of bass until I'd read or heard somebody point this out.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

It's interesting... How the ear works...

@BillGraper

Жыл бұрын

As a musician, I can honestly say I never noticed it either, until it was pointed out recently.

@joeymorvant161

Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Truly.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Me too, it escaped me for years until Stereogum’s review of it on “The Number Ones.”

@belladonna131

Жыл бұрын

Same here! AND IT WAS A DANCE HIT! 😂❤

As a kid of the 80s, Prince was so cool in his own unique way. NOBODY else could pull off his look and sound.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

He reigned supreme.

@shalawndillon4525

Жыл бұрын

I agree! 80s kid here and Prince is one of my all favorites. He's a OOAK (One Of A Kind) artist. Still do this day. R.I.P. , Prince. BTW: The extension version of "Let's Go Crazy" is my favorite from Purple Rain. #respect #80skid #genx

@JeddorianJalapeno

Жыл бұрын

If Jimi Hendrix had posed on the Sergeant Pepper album cover with a little Richard pompadour perm and just a touch of Richard Simmons

Prince was easily on par with MJ in both vocal and dancing abilities. The difference is that Prince could not only play some 27 instruments but also a virtuoso guitarist. Additionally, Prince wrote all his songs and many for other artists. There’ll never be another like him! 💜

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

He was a GENIUS!

@petercena9497

Жыл бұрын

I respect the type of artist Prince represented more so than MJ.

@jjs490

Жыл бұрын

So overrated, I would walk across the street to see a free concert of his. Soo bad !

@riproar11

Жыл бұрын

Michael Jackson never paid Eddie Van Halen for performing the guitar solo in "Beat It". More importantly, in 1985, Michael Jackson purchased the publishing rights to the vast majority of the Beatles' catalog for $47 million, outbidding McCartney himself.

@laurat1129

Жыл бұрын

Sorry MJ fans... Prince was better at everything.☮️

As brilliant as Prince was, he could've thrown in an accordion on one of his songs and no one would've noticed until it was pointed out later. 💜💜💜

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Ha ha. Good one!

@RBS_

Жыл бұрын

...hell, I would taken a XYLOPHONE! ...ha-HAAA!

@daBEAGLE1017

Жыл бұрын

Prince could play any instrument and I wouldn't doubt if he could play the accordion.

@lindazarik226

Жыл бұрын

RIO - Duran Duran

@quistunes

Жыл бұрын

With a raging banjo solo. 🪕😉🪗

How the Professor doesn’t have 2+ million subscribers is baffling to me. The quality and content of these videos is off the charts good. The interviews are simply awesome. How he gets these artists to join his show tells you all you need to know how the industry views him.

@mikes3043

Жыл бұрын

He’ll get there and much more!

@user-tz2zz5ij1s

Жыл бұрын

I honestly think it’s the drawn out intros. I’ve recommended this channel to friends that like the same music, and always hear back that the first 2 minutes are boring and hard to get through. I kind of agree with them on certain videos. It’s a KZread channel, not a tv show. Anyways I’m sure that’s one thing that keeps people from subscribing. Don’t burn that much time, just get into it.

@cjmat3633

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@crazedvole

Жыл бұрын

@@user-tz2zz5ij1s Another thing is (IMHO) he puts the thumbnails up and drops a hint about the song. (That is fine BTW). A lot of the time I can tell which song or artist he is talking about. But I have no musical talent myself so when he starts talking about riffs and bass and how someone used a 4 stroke something or other on a Yamaha 4000 or whatever, he loses me. That is not his fault but for someone who is a layman like me, I watch this video and he said there was no bass. Me: There wasn't? (I JUST LIKE THE DARN SONG, LEAVE ME ALONE!!) 😁I think I tune in more for the history and meaning of the song then the technical stuff.

@mdarrenu

Жыл бұрын

@@user-tz2zz5ij1s yes. and the dumb glasses.

I saw Prince live in the 90s in Los Angeles, we were in the 7th row. He did Purple Rain as an encore. I turned around to see the crowd, and everyone was on their feet, holding a lighter, singing along and crying happy tears. Truly magical, tied for my best live concert with Depeche Mode’s 101.

@thomthom6268

Жыл бұрын

Lighters. OUCH! Ouch. Ouch. Thank goodness we don't hafta do that anymore.

I was 20 in 1984 and Prince was not what I was into. This was barely on my radar at the time. Since then, I have come to appreciate how great it was.

I remember the very first time I heard this song. I was 17 (almost 18) laying in my bed casually listening to the radio and when that opening riff hit I sat straight up and said "that's Prince!" I just knew it. I turned the volume up and felt that song all the way through... true story. I'll never forget it. Prince was one of a kind. I'm 57 now and that song still hits as hard as it did almost 40 years ago. R.I.P. Prince.

Rest in peace, Prince, he was truly an icon like no other. When Doves Cry, Let's Go Crazy and Raspberry Beret will always be my favourite hits from him.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

He was a Genius.

@mikeabler2978

Жыл бұрын

I love 'Let's Go Crazy' and 'Purple Rain'. 'Purple Rain' gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it. Prince was a musical god.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Let’s Go Crazy is a musical institution.

@DeeDee-lz8zx

Жыл бұрын

Little Red Corvette

@kathymartin7724

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. He certainly was. I really enjoyed it when he played the guitar with the other artists. He was wearing a red hat. He did such a great job on that. He was such an amazing artist. May you rest in peace. Prince. He played with George Harrison and other artists. It was really great. He was definitely a musical icon like no others for sure.

Prince certainly made the right call on the leaving the bass out of When Doves Cry-with that cool percussion, there’s not much room for a bassline in there. Read somewhere that there are hundreds of unreleased Prince tunes lurking in the vaults, and now that his estate has finally been settled, they might get released someday! Thanks, Adam!

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Ya he has a lot of stuff in the vaults!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

The drums make the song just fine.

@n8germ

Жыл бұрын

When life imitates art; referring to the fathers character in purple rain that possessed a vast collection of personally written music only discovered after his death

I’ve always felt this is one of the most inventive, creative, wild songs that the pop chart embraced.

I love watching Prince play the guitar solo on "My Guitar 🎸 Gently Weeps" at the Rock & Roll HoF in front of George Harrison. I loved hearing Jeff Healey play that song, but nobody - and I mean nobody - could play that riff the way Prince did. No practice. Just played his heart out. IMHO, Prince is in the Top 5 of the best guitar players ever. 💜

@bellaimages

Жыл бұрын

" .. in front of George Harrison?" honestly, I wish that were true, but George had passed away in Nov. 2001, well before that induction in 2004.

@cryptozoomauler5505

Жыл бұрын

Well, he practiced a bit on his own because when he tried to rehearse with the others, there were some audio issues and a case of the first guitar soloist wanting to continue with his solos a bit too much. They also had forgotten how good Prince was on guitar - like many others, including Rolling Stone magazine which had released it's Top 100 Guitarists Of All Time list without Prince on it. They later tried to say that his name was on the list but had mistakenly been cut during the arranging process. Anyway, Prince obviously stole the show but in a RESPECTFUL way, which I think eventually got through to Dhani and the others, who could appreciate it as a master paying homage to a deceased master.

@ALNizhoni

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. One of the collest things about that performance is watching the other world-class musicians and artists watching HIM! They were all completely gobsmacked by what they were seeing right there in front of them When people who play music, at the highest level, are speechless due to a live performance being so 'once in a lifetime,' you know you're dealing with genius. You don't have to be a fan, but no one can deny that man's sheer unlimited musicality and skill. (And boat loads of charisma didn't hurt.)

I grew up in Minneapolis during this era and its hard to accurately describe how vibrant and strong the music scene was, First Avenue was packed every week. Good time to be young and alive!

I remember being in my late teens when this album and movie exploded on the scene. He was all over the radio, MTV, and clubs. The complexity and depth of his music and lyrics were soooo impressive and intoxicating. Astronomically better than most of the crap created today. I was always impressed with his writing and performing but I only learned to appreciate later what an amazing guitarist he was. Yet another super-talented artist gone too soon.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

It’s simple on the surface, but complex when you go deeper. What an amazing man.

@dannysunay4386

Жыл бұрын

How come everyone that recalls yesteryear always say that the music today is crap? NOT TRUE! Yesteryear had crap playing on the radio as well. SO THERE!😂😂😂😂

@auldthymer

Жыл бұрын

@@dannysunay4386 You put me in mind of a comedian I once heard. _The lyrics of today are garbage. Not like in the old days:_ _"Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah-ah. Ting, tang, walla-walla bing bang."_

@MikeB-1965

Жыл бұрын

@@dannysunay4386 since music preference is totally subjective, you have a very valid point. Some back then was shit too and it is not heard on the radio anymore. However, a lot was fantastic and is still popular and played daily today after 40+ years. I don't see that happening with a lot of the modern stuff. One actually had to have writing, singing and playing talent to be successful. There is some music today that is good but there is a lot today that lacks any depth or creativity or much talent by the artist. Sometimes when I hear present-day pop, the "music" is a drum machine, synthesized base line, auto-tune, and some terrible lyrics. I sometimes have to turn off the station to keep my sanity. haha! But I do like some modern day music, but most of the best stuff is not main stream stuff. IMHO

@dannysunay4386

Жыл бұрын

@@auldthymer 😄😄😄😄😄

Prince is, by far, my favourite artist of all time. One of the tragedies of his music, in my opinion, is that most casual fans only know him from this one album. He put out SO MUCH amazing music in his decades as a performer. Having said all that, "When Doves Cry" is in my Top 3 fave Prince songs of all time. Absolute genius.

@nicolenichelle9150

Жыл бұрын

Amen!!! 💜💜💜

I remember bassist John Taylor of Duran Duran, himself one of the best bass guitarist of the 80s, acknoweldging that Prince was a genius as he managed to make a hit song with no bass! Something unheard of then! He and his band made a filling tribute to Prince when he died, with a melodic symphony during their world tour.

@tun3tym3

11 ай бұрын

Cool tribute, i saw it. Very heartfelt. John was a good bassist but there were so many bad mofo's out there in the 80's. Indeed Rio was a tough B line back then. Even Bernard Edwards one of his mentors could run laps around JT playing. Dem notes you heard on Power Station were def Bernard inspired .. all day. Still I'd agree John was a good player for pop tunes.

Here we are, over 15 years later, and Prince’s EPIC halftime show at the Superbowl in ‘07 is still, in my stupid opinion, one of the most moving moments captured on video.

@wandamanning9198

10 ай бұрын

Your opinion isn't stupid. Each year they do a survey of what was the best halftime show ever and Prince has been #1 for years💜

@ryanmartin5668

10 ай бұрын

@@wandamanning9198 thanks, and I get what you’re saying, but I hold it is beyond just “halftime shows”. I mean it evokes the kind of emotion I felt when I watched the Berlin Wall come down, the Challenger tragedy… it’s on par with stuff like THAT in my book. And besides the Wall coming down, the only one that isn’t negative. When he launches into Purple Rain *in the rain* I get chills. When he plays that solo, it literally raises goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes. Just thinking about it sends a chill down my spine. It transcended a musical performance. It was pure, unfiltered and direct communication of emotion through sound.

@wandamanning9198

10 ай бұрын

​@@ryanmartin5668I totally agree with every emotion you have. I get the same feelings, goosebumps and tears. At the moment of Purple Rain in the rain I knew I was watching something very special. Something I'll never see again in my lifetime. I've been following him since the 80's. I'm 1 year older than he was so my memories are many. But one thing I know, I'll never see another instrumentalist, entertainer, song writer etc ever again in my lifetime

Prince truly was more than exceptional. (sidebar: You do an absolutely amazing job with these videos. You are delightfully detailed and exquisitely describe Prince and other artists with a passion and enthusiasm that is not lost on me. I appreciate your work and contributions in these wonderful pieces. Thank you.)

Purple Rain is one of the greatest albums of the 80's and of all-time. Great to see it's biggest hit being covered. The album and movie really made Prince a music and pop culture icon during that decade. He was a musical genius.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

It’s a pop cultural standard.

@jasonito23

Жыл бұрын

I loved the movie when it came out. I watched it recently though.....it was horrible- but I still like it. lol. Prince is one of my favorite artists.

Really glad to see you finally covering Prince, love for people to be reminded just how astounding he was.

I love "When doves cry"! I was 9 years old when Purple Rain came out and was a big fan of Prince ever since! I was also a big fan of "Kiss". Loved Julia Roberts part with that song in "Pretty Woman". It's been 7 years since he's gone but his music will definitely live forever.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

That's the best part of Pretty Woman! What's your fave Prince song?

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Both are classics.

@Novastar.SaberCombat

Жыл бұрын

The opening "monologue" of Let's Go Crazy is literally one of the best, most innovative ways any musical artist could have dared to begin a song. ONLY Prince could have pulled it off, and by Jehovah's twelve witnesses, did he ever... "Dearly beloved... we are gathered here today to get through this thing called 'Life'. Electric word--Life--it means forever, and that's a mighty long time. But I mean to tell ya... there's something else ... ...!" Don't letcha elevatah break ya down, mah mayne mayne. 💪😎✌️ 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

Prince had more talent in the shadow of his little toe than ANY of the pop musicians today...

@onlyfromadistance7326

Жыл бұрын

@@witchy6978 you gotta know he ain't around anymore, right?

@TheREALJosephTurner

Жыл бұрын

@@witchy6978 Yeah, last I checked, Dime wasn't a POP musician...

@korbendallas4232

Жыл бұрын

Well said.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

More talent in the handle of the umbrella that shielded him from the “purple rain”…

@youknow2469MitakuyeOyasin

Жыл бұрын

​@@witchy6978 Dime wasn't pop tho.. 🖤

One of THE greatest songs ever written & recorded - a true masterpiece. The irony about this iconic song is that "When doves cry" was NOT nominated for one single Grammy Award - one of the biggest mistakes ever made by the panel of "experts" (LMAO) - song of the year? record of the year? best rock vocal performance ? best r&b vocal performance? best rock song? best r&b song? - not suggesting ALL but....not.one.single.nomination - shameful !

I remember this well! I wasn’t even in the US at the time, I was in the jungles of Central Ameica. One of the USAF guys would bring us cassettes to listen to. This was one of the tapes he brought us and we would fight over who got to listen to it in our walkman’s

His Purple Majesty was taken too early! Been a fan since 1999, and have everything he ever released (even when he got weirdly religious). The man was a true genius. When Doves Cry dominated the radio when I was a kid. It’s one of his many masterpieces, and will always be a classic. Long live his memory, his majesty, and his music!

I had never heard anything like Prince before. His songs were a big part of the soundtrack of my youth. Absolute legend.

He gave the world Morris Day and the Time too. Jay and Silent Bob would have had no shtick without Prince.

@jongilbertson2106

Жыл бұрын

Kevin Smith wanted to use a Prince song for Jay and Silent Bob, but Prince wouldn’t give them permission. Prince allowed them to use a Time song instead.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Very true!

@RBS_

Жыл бұрын

".....I wanna see some ASSES wigglin'....I WANT some PERFECTION! ...haw-HAAA!!" .....I think I quoted that, 'til Summer of '85! ..ha-HAA!

@RhymesWithCarbon

Жыл бұрын

I've modeled my whole life around Morris Day & Jerome.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Plus Apollonia, Vanity, Sheila E.

I have to agree with Prince with this one; the bass just didn’t work with the track…and it was a stroke of genius to leave it out. Others tried to include it, but they only proved him right. Man, I miss Prince.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

It was a brilliant move. I miss him too. Genius. What is your favorite prince song?

@jamesbullock9209

Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock It’s hard to pick just one, but I’ve always been partial to “The Beautiful Ones”. The vocal intensity at the end was epic.

@quistunes

Жыл бұрын

​@Professor of Rock , next to impossible to pick ONE favorite Prince song. Even difficult to pick a top 10. 😁

@mournblade1066

Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock "D.M.S.R."

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

I just cannot imagine this song being overpowered by some fugly bass. Great choice Prince 👍

When Purple Rain came out, I was living in Japan and I can tell you, it took Japan by storm. His music was everywhere and rightly so. I had the pleasure of seeing Prince live at the Budokan in Japan in 2003. 5th row. And what anyone will tell you that has watched him live is that, apart from his amazing music and talent, Prince just exuded raw energy. He OWNED the stage the night I saw him and it helped that he had an amazing band with him, including the legendary Maceo Parker! One other personal note related to Prince and Purple Rain. I was blessed enough to see the final concert of Chic, in Japan in 1986, the night before Bernard Edwards died in his sleep at his hotel. You know who was one of the 2 female vocalists for that show? Jill Jones!!

I find it even more fascinating that the baroque synthesizer solo was recorded by Prince at half speed and an octave lower against a half-speed backing track, then sped up to create the final version. Genius.

I'll never forget the time Arsenio Hall got so excited and said Prince would be on his show live. He was shaking, he was so excited. The full hour!!!! I was so excited too. I was sitting on front of the TV waiting. I guess Arsenio was more excited because he was right there, but I just ate up that hour! The excitement. The rush. Still my fav song" Little Red Corvette."

@justanjustan9624

3 ай бұрын

Did Arsenio have Prince on his original show? Or are you referring to when he brought him on when he briefly rebooted his show in 2014? I remember catching that! Prince was cool as the other side of the pillow on that episode.

Prince was a musical genius. This is a fantastic album and the movie is still great today. I count myself very fortunate to have seen prince in concert three times. The third time was the best.... Usana Amphitheater in Utah. Sept 7th 2004. I was third row from the stage. Treat Williams was sitting on my right and Ernie Hudson was sitting to the left of my date. He did a 37 song set. Including When Doves Cry and Whole Lotta Love by Led Zepplin. Fantastic show. I admit that I shed some tears at the news of his passing.😢 rest in peace.

What do I remember? Having become a devotee the previous year and wearing out the grooves of 1999 album, I foolishly thought there was no way to top that. I'm proud to say, I have never been more wrong about anything. Hearing When Doves Cry for the first time forever changed my DNA. Prince's music officially became a part of me. 40 years later, that hasn't changed. For that, I am eternally grateful 🙏

Prince's musical genius is unparalleled, not just as a lyricist, but as an instrumentalist and performer. Using drum beats in place of a bass in this song gives the listener a feel of both wing and heart beats, which evokes the exact emotion he was going for, and more importantly, the one the listener needed. As much as I love Prince, I'm embarrassed to admit I never saw this movie. I guess I need to finally watch it. Thanks so much for another great episode, Adam. Have an excellent day.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jill! You know your stuff!

@TheSlowoldman

Жыл бұрын

I've never seen the movie either...... everybody always is astonished when I admit it.

@jillwklausen

Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock, certainly not like you do! But thank you for the compliment.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

I love the drum beats, sometimes they are in the rhythm with my own heartbeat!

@VicSouders

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, as much as I loved the movie back in the day; Purple Rain, the movie, doesn't hold up well. I rewatched it last year. It was pretty terrible.

Prince was, without a doubt the most gifted and hardest working person in music history. He did everything, including producing his own music. He also wrote just about every song he recorded. There will never be a day that we would ever witness such greatness again.

I love you, brother… Thank you for curating these works and this time.

Purple Rain WAS the summer of '84. The only things I remember about that summer are what I was doing and who I was with watching that movie and listening to that album. I recall very little else. What a summer that was.

The song's lyrics and theme demanded a stripped down instrument tracks. The rhythmic beats of the kick and toms, offset snare, and keyboards is just enough to let the vocals cut through with the amazing melody and lyrics. I can't imagine the song any differently. It is a masterpiece among many others he created.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

For sure.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

The instruments all have chemistry with each other.

I was 10 and playing the 'Born in the USA'-album over and over. My sister had Purple Rain, and I would occasionally borrow and play it, when she wasn't home. It opened up the world for me.

EXCELLENT analysis and revisiting of everything. Well done, and thank you. 🙂

This is one of your best videos, thanks!

I was rather late to appreciate Prince what an amazing talent 🎉

I absolutely loved this entire album. I think I watched it in the theater twice. It was an iconic movie/ album to be sure. I did not know that Prince had played all instruments in When Doves Cry. That's pretty amazing. I also never even noticed there was no bass line in the song. That's new news to me. I knew Prince's music long before even 1999. I was introduced to Prince with his albums Dirty Minds and Controversy. So when I heard he was making a movie, I couldn't wait to go see it. I was not at all disappointed. I went out and bought the album(cassette) shortly after the movie. Both are simply amazing. I've always loved Prince's music.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

He was such a Genius. What did you think of his output after Les?

@lesstiglet1241

Жыл бұрын

@Professor of Rock For whatever reason, he never achieved the popularity he had with Purple Rain with any other album. Under The Cherry Moon never even came close. But that doesn't mean he didn't still make great music. He absolutely made great music continuously. Personally, I don't think Prince's music will ever die. I'm really hoping that, at some point in time, before I leave this earth, somebody will do something with the ten years of music that was found in his vault after his passing. I think the whole world would love to hear what Prince had in store for us. Of course, it would have to be done by the right artists. No clue who those people would be. But I think it would be awesome if somebody started recording fresh new tracks from Prince.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

It’s like a lot of people have gotten used to this song that they overlook the lack of bass! 😆

Fascinating! I’ve listened to many pieces on Prince over the years but your video really brought so many elements together that it felt new … again! 🕊️

This was beautiful. Thank U. 💜

I never saw the movie "Purple Rain" but he was a musical genius and about two years ago I went to do a tour of Paisley Park and I was just in awe. I also found out that while doing the tour of Paisley Park he was a millionaire by the age of 18.

@RetiredAF2021

Жыл бұрын

You should watch it, Morris Day is hilarious in it.

Prince was a musical genius. Beyond doubt. Talent for days. On or above the level of Freddy Mercury. He did the halftime show at the Super Bowl years ago in Miami. Many who met him spoke of how great a person he was to meet. Those who met him were amazed that it was such a contrast to the aloof persona he kept up. The world rarely sees such talent.

When my dad (in his late 60’s) came to Minneapolis to visit me, he only wanted to see the Mary Tyler Moore statue and tour the Paisley Palace. The tour was awesome, the pancake stories are true, and there is a basketball court.

Dude! Your breakdown was hands down absolutely incredible! It gave me chills. It took me back! I am a true fan of Prince but now definitely a fan of yours!! Thank you!

Yet another one of those artists I didn't appreciate when I was a teenager, mostly because he was just so overplayed on the radio. It wasn't until I met my husband a few years later that I really started to appreciate just how talented Prince was. I went back and listened to him with a new outlook and realized how dumb I was!

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

A lot of his songs are definitely overplayed but for a reason. More and more people are amazed by Prince.

@dranet47

Жыл бұрын

@XxLilly_playsXx Kiz He really was overplayed back in the 80s. And I was more into the British Invasion stuff and classic rock at the time to really appreciate him. I'm glad young people like you are listening to him and music from this era.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

@@dranet47 The Second British Invasion couldn’t be ignored of course.

Def a genius. Its a shame we lost both him & MJ, way too soon. As well as George Michael. They all had so much more to give! May all rest peacefully 🙏🏼

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

No kidding.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

And Tina Turner and Ed Ames recently. To Rolf Harris, good riddance.

@charleyanne

Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I think Tina lived a long life. She was I'll for quite some time. Yes, we hate to see them go.... 🙏🏼💜

@charleyanne

Жыл бұрын

& def yes, good riddance to Rolf Harris!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

@@charleyanne It still came as a shock to me because I thought she was recovering all this time. But then again, I don’t like to be that intrusive paparazzi…

Big ac/dc, van hallen. Fan. This guy could shred. Great Guitarist.

Brilliant !!.... Absolutely brilliant analysis, Prof...Thanks for this great and insightful video👍

I remember in 1984 in English class, we were asked to give a presentation about American poets. Jenny gave her presentation about Prince. She was not wrong! After it was over, the teacher said, “I don’t know who this is, but I can see that you like him.” I think the whole world fell in love with Prince after his amazing premiere in Purple Rain.

@RBS_

Жыл бұрын

....I did the same thing, but differently; I had to give a presentation in (Freshmen) College about how Billy Ocean having a harder time 'crossing over' to Pop audiences than others, and I used Madonna's "Material Girl" & Billy's "Loverboy" as a demonstration....I put half the Class to SLEEP! ...ha-HAA!! ...But, I got a B+ ....😁

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

THat's awesome. Where was this at?

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Haha, naive teacher 😂

@eightiesmusic1984

Жыл бұрын

@@RBS_ Very good. Or should that be very good/ excellent as it was on the verge of an A? The topic sounds like a hard sell to be honest. In the UK his music was part of the mainstream pop charts. I saw him live about a decade ago and after complaining that it did not sound like the Billy Ocean I knew and loved from the records, the concert stopped for a few minutes while microphones were changed and normal service was resumed. Slightly embarrassing then and now.

Prince oozed talent on so may fronts-he sang, played guitar masterfully, and wrote some amazing songs ❤ He wrote songs others made famous as well (I believe he wrote Nothing Compares 2 U and When U Were Mine). He is missed ❤❤❤

Professor of Rock, your analysis rocks. Keep up with the great information you're giving us

Great video. Thanks for making.

I saw this movie 10 times when it came out. I love Prince and his genius. May he rest in peace.

Prince was even better than we could've known, a master at everything. WB couldn't even keep up w/all the music he produced! As you said, Prof, he awed even even other musical geniuses. No more words, but my own Prince playlist has 100 songs & counting. Purple Rain itself is so deep and layered, we can always learn something new about it. Prince himself was nothing less than PROLIFIC. 💜🎸🤴🏾🥁☮️ Sorry/not sorry, Prince was better by far than MJ, even in dancing. (*mic drop*🎤) 1984 = What a great year for music & pop culture!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Even Michael Jackson couldn’t break some of his records.

@ThePittsburghToddy

Жыл бұрын

I have been a Prince fan since buying the 1999 album in high school. By the time Purple Rain came out, I was already hooked and had gotten Contoversy, Dirty Mind, The Time, Sheila E, etc… I used to dress like Morris Day🤣

What a thorough analysis of this song! I learned so much about what influenced this song as well as the structure. My favorite Prince song!

Prince would've approved of this video. Love it. Excellent job, my friend

Prince worked on a level that will forever be unparalleled🎶 The 80's was full of musical mastery...& (the album) Purple Rain stands out as one of my favorites😎

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

No question. What do you think are the 5 best albums of the 80s?

@maestroaxeman

Жыл бұрын

Oh, my...professor🤔 Prince: Purple Rain Michael Jackson: Thriller WHAM!: INXS: Kick Van Halen: 1984 I play the LP's in rotation (amongst my many vinyl records) Alan Parsons Project Def Leppard Joe Satriani: Surfing W/ The Alien Album Yngwie J. Malmsteen's RISING FORCE & SO MANY OTHERS, my man🎶❤🎸🙏

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Purple Rain is literally a cultural event.

This album had such an impact on me, showed me that amazing guitar licks can come from any genre. Lost a super bowl bet later that year and had to shave my head. Now I had planned to "cheat" as I did shave but only the sides to have an outstanding 18' mohawk that I dyed purple in honour of Princes album...... grade 8 was a wild year :)

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Randy. What's your fave Prince song?

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

What a haircut.

@randytessman6750

Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Sign of the Times

U and Beato sharing us these insights… 😊

Thanks for all your Prince episodes. His contribution to the '80s can never be overstated.

Prince is such a big part of music for me, it's hard to believe how many of my favorite 70's and 80's artist are no longer with us now! Thanks for keeping the music alive Professor!

Prince was a musical genius who should be among the ranks of history's greatest like Mozart and Beethoven.

@barbarakauppi9915

Жыл бұрын

No, not hardly. Why do some insist on trying to make these unnecessary non sequitur comparisons?? They are completely and utterly different things. Prince was a Pop star at the right time, let him stand on his own.

@jimfogarty6385

Жыл бұрын

@Barbara Kauppi it's not like Mozart and Beethoven were incredibly popular in their time. Oh wait, they were. I'm not sure why you think including Prince with the likes of other musical geniuses somehow diminishes him.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Definitely a GOAT.

@fuiplu

Жыл бұрын

​@Barbara Kauppi .What a silly comment Barb..Who are you to say how others feel..If they want to make the comparison, they have every right..I'm guessing you're the only one who doesn't think that he was a musical genius..

Prince was such a talent. I was lucky enough to hear him sing a few years ago when he toured in small venues. I'll never forget it.

My friend Charlie told me that Prince was also a very good athlete. - "That Cat could ball."

@JPMJPM

Жыл бұрын

Charlie Murphy? 😂

@OttoByOgraffey

Жыл бұрын

He could ball in high heels, and a blouse!

I was 13 years old when Purple Rain was released. My sister had the cassette tape. Music was so exciting in 1983 and 1984. Prince was a musical genius and also clever at marketing his music.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

What was your favorite year of the 80s for music Catherine?

@catherine6653

Жыл бұрын

@Professor of Rock It's hard to pick one year. I'll say 1982- 1987.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

My playlist from 1983 for the math teacher at my school they are throwing a party for in June includes Little Red Corvette and 1999. Cannot go wrong with Prince.

@catherine6653

Жыл бұрын

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I like Little Red Corvette, 1999, Delerious, and Raspberry Beret. Have a great weekend.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

@@catherine6653 Oh, I keep forgetting about Delirious! Great song as well. Rock on 🤘

I was loving Prince the first time I saw him on American Bandstand!! I Loved Controversy, 1999, but then PURPLE RAIN happened!! I have all those albums. I was fortunate I was able to see the movie on the big screen sitting front and center. He was the greatest ever!!! I loved him so much. Definitely takes me back to my high school days and when music was great!! Also the BEST Half-Time Performance of all times!!

Thank you so much for making this video. I could watch you tell a Prince story once a month! Let’s see another. He was truly one of the greatest of all time. Thanks for letting the world know.

It was Appolonia not Vanity that played Prince's love interest.

@RBS_

Жыл бұрын

...tomato, TomAHto....ha-HAAA!! ...jus'kiddin'.....

@alifhashim3752

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, who is Vanity?

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

She was a hottie.

@bwicklander

Жыл бұрын

yep Apollonia is from Apollonia 6, I hope the Professor read Duane Tudahl books for fact checking. I was surprised there was Per's book shown. More Prince features please!

@lauraposusta7907

Жыл бұрын

The Professor didn't say Vanity played his love interest in the film, he was talking about the song being inspired by his relationship with her before they started making the movie.

*side eyes my Purple Rain original film posterboard to the right of me

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Rock on 🤘

In 1984, I was living with a roommate and she and I were huge Prince fans. We decorated our apartment in Purple and Prince posters. "When Doves Cry" was my favorite song and whenever it came on in the dance clubs or on the radio, I was up on my feet and dancing! I will forever love Prince and his music. He truly was one of the greats.

I remember seeing him in Los Angeles, no one had heard of him prior, so we got excited of the inside talk. He came on stage {he was tiny} in Heels, Lingerie, got booed, until he played his guitar, and the room went silent. He was amazing then regardless of what he wore as he was throughout his career ~ Miss him ~ ///=^} ~

When Doves Cry doesn't sounds like anyone or anything else. Prince was such a wonderful musician and artist. It's so horribly sad that he died as an early victim of fentanyl. Opioids have taken so much from us.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

That day was one of the most tragic ever.

Yes to "The Beautiful Ones!" My favorite Prince song.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

It's a perfect song. Thanks Kevin!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites ever.

@dhpbear2

Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites. I 'discovered' it just after Prince died. Ironically, this song DOES have a very interesting bass line! :)

Professor, perfectly articulated. Thanks for this. Thank you, Prince.

Great video! ❤

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Ah Yes, Prince. The Purple One. Great artist. The 80s went like this: 1982-1984: Michael 1984-1986: Prince 1987-1989: Michael. And that was the decade. Thanks Professor. Great shirt.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Where's the boss? and U2 and George Michael?

@rogerdeahl9629

Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock All in the mix, but MICHAEL and Prince ruled.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

A bit of Madonna here and there?

What an iconic and talented artist. Someone who knew how empowering it was to write and compose music. One of a kind artist! Cheers

@edryba4867

Жыл бұрын

⁠@John Falk I thought he just SUCKED! And I will never get back the HUNDREDS of hours I spent playing his records! But it is said, “No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American Public”. Incidentally, a friend of mine counted the instruments I play, and the number he came up with was 14.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Thanks RC32. Have a wonderful weekend my friend.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

How do you figure?

@RC32Smiths01

Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Cheers!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Yup. Cheers 🍻

Many years ago, my girlfriend (now wife) bought us tickets to a Prince concert. At the time, I didn't want to go and I asked that she take one of her girlfriends, but she insisted that she got the tickets for us and she wanted me to go with her, so I went with ho-hum attitude. The last half of the concert was just Prince and an acoustic guitar, and it was the greatest live performance I have ever witnessed. He was a master, I don't know how else to put it. I'm so grateful she drug me along. During the last song he invited a ton of fans from out of the crowd up on stage to dance with him while he played. I'll never forget it, and what I wouldn't give to go to another of his concerts...

Your knowledge of all things music is amazing. You are like a book that you can not put down. Thanks for all of the insights.

Even Princes Batdance wasnt all that bad. What a phenomenal talent and he is missed today.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Amazing.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

It’s super cheesy for me. The video makes me die of laughter.

Purple Rain is an iconic album masterpiece

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

WHat's your favorite track from the album?

@duromusabc

Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock When Doves Cry and Let’s Go Crazy and Nicki

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

And movie.

I never noticed there was no bass until after he passed. I listened to each one of his songs for over a year after and sonically absorbed every nuance. It's like my ears were opened in a different way. It's simply amazing. I liked Prince for the first few records and I found him when I was 7. I loved him for 1999. Purple Rain left a fingerprint on my heart that is smudged forever. I followed him and the B sides diligently thereafter. I miss this man in ways beyond words.

Awesome! It wasn't until this video that I found I have so much in common with Prince, one of the musicians I grew up enjoying, but never fully understanding. Damn, I wish I could have worked with him, we grew up a stones throw from each other. I'll do my best to make him proud, and honor his legacy. Keep rockin, Prof!

(Metal Health got to #1 in 83🤘🤘🤘). I don’t know ANYONE who doesn’t AT minimum, respect the hell out of the Purple Rain album & its title track. If anyone doesn’t, I don’t want any ta do with em!!!

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

Metal Health did pull it off. You know your stuff!

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Metal Health will drive you mad, and Purple Rain will drive you crazy! 😜

One of the best singers of all time. He is truly missed. I love every song in purple rain including computer blue. The beautiful ones is awesome.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

I love Beautiful Ones!

I went to see Purple Rain the night it premiered. I left the movie theatre blown away - unlike any other movie since! I had been listening to 1999 continuously - but, Purple Rain became the soundtrack to my life after seeing the movie over and over again in the theatre. (every Friday night for weeks) When Doves Cry (and the whole album) spoke to me and is one of my favorite Prince songs. I've been a life-long Prince fan and only wish that he was not taken from us too early - before he could continue to grace us with his songs and performances.

GENIUS...he was on stage with all the best of the best and his guitar solo was ridiculous and legendary

He still had the best Superbowl Halftime show in history too. Others were OK....and "The Who" will always have the worst one ever, BY FAR, but no one, NO ONE, will ever equal how good the 2007 Superbowl halftime show was.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

He KILLED it! Have you ever seen his performance of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"?

@RBS_

Жыл бұрын

...DING DING DING! ....and the fact that it came so closely after his passing was a signal from the HEAVENS, that he left a lasting LEGACY.....

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

I remember my parents showing me the video when I was a little older. I was just a baby when this happened, but I have to say it was fire.

@duckylove3930

Жыл бұрын

Without a doubt. 💜

I always wonder if some of these "genius" artists are on the autism spectrum. Doesn't matter at all, but the focus and talent.. Either way, he had a gift.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

He was out there for sure. A genius in every way.

Your Videos are truly works of art

At one time, when Prince & MJ were alive, I always thought that when they got a bit older, they would tour together. From what I've read/seen, later on they both respected each other. Being a die hard Prince fan, that would have been a tour to top all tours to see both of them in one night!!

I’ve never owned a single Michael Jackson album, but I did own every prince album from “for you” to “diamonds and pearls”. Michael was overrated. His thriller success was a fluke. Prince wrote all his songs while Michael only wrote some of his songs.

He was a genius and knew that bass was expendable.

@ProfessorofRock

Жыл бұрын

For sure.

@racegts

Жыл бұрын

Wrong!!! Bass is necessary. 🎶🎶🎶

@Sweet--Richard.4981

Жыл бұрын

@@racegts not necessarily

@kingofallwhites

Жыл бұрын

Bass is not expendable.

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

Жыл бұрын

Shows not every song needs a bass to become a masterpiece.