I may be wrong but I don't think there is a set in stone type studio version of this song other than the movie soundtrack but that even has the live stage sound.....If there isn't a studio version that to me is just another brilliant move by Prince!

@martinweiss3168

11 ай бұрын

Yes, there isn't a standard studio version and the "official" version is a live recording, although with edits and overdubs - somebody took the pleasure of annotating it for us here kzread.info/dash/bejne/mKaWuLh9cdywYdo.html. Then there are rehearsals, the most beautiful of which may be the Take #3 here kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJuMo7h-Xbi7Zbg.html.

@tom-fq5cf

11 ай бұрын

@@martinweiss3168 Thanks for the share....I appreciate that

@PCgeekinfo

10 ай бұрын

@@martinweiss3168ncredible, thank you for sharing those videos! Truly remarkable.

@genegene6570

10 ай бұрын

I, too, have noticed the various versions played during live performances. All of them are evidence of Prince's musical genius!

@wsmg4390

10 ай бұрын

​@@genegene6570he wasdefinitely a musical genius ❤

To see my former friend, John Blackwell, behind the drums…fulfilling his lifelong goal of being a world touring drummer with a A1 band… it breaks my heart…to know that John AND prince are no longer with us… when I was at school ( Berklee school of music, Boston, Massachusetts)) I used to sit directly next to John…he was on scholarship from Columbia, sc…to see him fulfill his musical dreams with prince is why I’ll play music til the day that I die…may John and prince rest in peace . I hope that his daughter Jia , is getting all the love and support that she needs and deserves…unbelievable purple rain rendition. Peace.

@jas_bataille

7 ай бұрын

"Life is just a dream that's never ending." - Shin'ichiro Watanabe

@ronakjoshi5198

7 ай бұрын

💜💜💜🙏🏽🙏🏽

@user-zi7hn3ek5d

5 ай бұрын

The epitome of excellence. The only song that brings back my youth and can drop me to my knees and know that we have just witnessed the greatest song of all time. RIP prince you have done God's work here on esrth

@dirkbanzhaf234

5 ай бұрын

You are a lucky man to met John personally. He was one of the best drummers I ever heared in my live. We are all lucky to join the best musicians in centuries. Prince is one of them too!

@user-ny9on3vn6c

5 ай бұрын

I watch, I read you, i feel from a remote corner of the world from you - India... And you drench my heart..... PEACE...

Ladies and Gentleman. In this clip you can see one of the best artist and guitar player ever.

@silvinacarrizo2726

2 ай бұрын

La mejor síntesis de la música en el siglo! Lo black, lo pop, el rock, el jazz, la beleza, la voz y su presencia on the stage. For ever Prince!

@petergrunwald7442

Ай бұрын

Perhaps, it´s not the best clip, but in the rest you're right. Very right.

@rachel.6791

21 күн бұрын

Him and Gilmore

@soniaribeiro9866

13 күн бұрын

Commmmmm certeza eu amoooooo esse príncipe

Forty years later, and this song still gives me goosebumps and I get all emotional. The greatest song ever written by the greatest artist ever.

@gsimington

2 ай бұрын

Same and you speak for so many of my friends- 80s kids

@debbiewhite9711

Ай бұрын

I can listen to him sing this song. But man oh man I cry watching him sing this. I guess you could say this is in the top 5 Prince song

@kellyschultz485

Ай бұрын

💯

@tdg911

18 күн бұрын

Same here. I've listened to this version several times with many months in between.

My son graduated from HS to this song. They played it as they walked out of the stadium, powerful holding back tears.

This is peak music. I’d give anything to have seen this live. RIP Prince. Your gift lives on.

@dvon1097

4 ай бұрын

Don't be sad he's gone. Be happy he was here at all 🙏

@elviracoetzee9048

3 ай бұрын

What a star rip Mr Prince wow

I had to stop what I was doing and watch and listen and cry and wish this precious man had not left.

He just oozed class, style and genius. Didn't even look like he had to try. Absolute one off. RIP Prince.

Might be one of the best songs ever written. IMO.

@k2peak360

3 ай бұрын

It's gotta be top 5 at least.

@SpicyLady842

2 ай бұрын

Might be thee best!

@lestercollie8666

Ай бұрын

Definitely a orchestral masterpiece bar none

Mortality is inevitable. Weve had great legends pass on and we just accept and cherish the sweet and ever lasting memories- play their songs whenever we feel like which puts a smile on our faces and enjoy the moment. BUT PRINCE is the only one I wish were still alive. Cant explain in words the feeling. Miss this legend so much.😢❤

@drunkinpalaceofficial2009

Ай бұрын

The same for us. Two days ago I had a dream in wich Prince was at my house, playing with us and beeing cheerful, treating us as friends. I can't describe with words the feeling of total disappointment and sadness I got when I woke up.

@jaysix8032

27 күн бұрын

I know exactly what you mean. 💜

Sometimes you do not appreciate the genius of someone until you don't have them anymore,

And they said that perfection is impossible....... legends never die. 💜💜

What an experience. For sure no one left that arena that night the same person as they walked in.

This was 2011, who knew we would only have him 5 more years. This coming Wednesday would have been his 65th birthday. Happy Birthday Your Royal Badness❤

@michaelcschmitt

11 ай бұрын

I would love to hear him perform now.

@rizzomanuela82

10 ай бұрын

Miss him sooo much ❤ he is June 7 ... i m June 8 .. so many years making my b day party @ 7 just for him.

@druscillalee2183

10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ I would love to see PRINCE teaching others especially children all about music 🎶 instruments and the business of real music 🎶 And of course about life and living with focused minds👏🏽 Dr. PRINCE RODGERS NELSON 👏🏽🕊️🕊️💜 PROFESSOR OF MUSIC 🎶💜

@anthonyrussell4888

9 ай бұрын

I saw one of those Inglewood shows. Legendary.

@jamiejohnson3886

9 ай бұрын

I saw Prince sing this song at the Super Bowl. In his Blue outfit he performed as it rained. He nor his dancers never skipped a beat. It was as if the skies opened & rained as a part of the show W Incredible!!! RIP Prince 💔 13:22

A beautiful moment 12mins 40 secs, how genuinely happy he was in that moment … just priceless. Over 7 years later and it still hurts so much - and I think it always will.

Prince is untouchable, no one gets close

@arlenewilkerson723

9 ай бұрын

SAY IT ONE MO TIME !!!!!!!!

@imonlydancingsal1509

5 ай бұрын

I say it . Prince forever.@@arlenewilkerson723

I have heard purple rain many many times. But this version seems to stand out. Love for Prince. Prince loved us all. Thank you. ❤️

@TheBearBiffo

10 ай бұрын

There are so many different, great versions. The one from Syracuse in I think 84 is my favorite. Stupendous solo. Still gives me goosebumps.

@TipOfAfrica0010

9 ай бұрын

@@TheBearBiffo Oh yes, that version is mind-blowing, It was March 30th 85 I'm a bit of an insomniac so every night I listen to this version all 20 minutes of it and that solo, nothing comes close

@royrichardson9164

9 ай бұрын

Love this version and the Milan version

@yvonneroberto6531

8 ай бұрын

I haven’t heard many versions, but this was so beautiful 💜

@joedefilippo2521

8 ай бұрын

The Syracuse version is epic

My modest opinion, most gifted artist of all Rip legend

@sonicsabbath

10 ай бұрын

Really? I only just found this guy, and I am 38 - never heard of him all through my life (I am Australian), and his voice isn't really interesting, the music is pretty simple..... I do not see why he is so popular? Heaps of better singers

@kevineden4028

10 ай бұрын

​@sonicsabbath You are so wrong. Prince is regarded as one of the greatest artists ever. He wrote, produced, composed and played all instruments on the vast majority of his huge catalog. Do a deep dive. Educate yourself on Prince. Some great songs to start with are, Joy in repetition, Adore, I could never take the place of your man. And many more. Peace

@sonicsabbath

10 ай бұрын

@@kevineden4028 Had a listen to some of his other stuff, and that is much better than this. But certainly not the best music I have ever heard - in my own opinion. Also, many musicians can play a plethora of instruments, that is nothing unique. Bill Bailey would be the best musician ever if you are going to use that as the measuring stick. For actual music, I would put Jimi Hendrix above Prince easily.

@sonicsabbath

10 ай бұрын

@@Michael-102 Sorry, some of his stuff is good, but Jimi Hendrix is better

@sonicsabbath

10 ай бұрын

@@Michael-102 I don't think you understand what a troll is. Someone not having the same opinion as you does not make them a troll

RIP brother. You left us way too soon.🫡

Mr John Blackwell on the drums 💜. He passed away about a year after Prince from a brain tumour. This video shows a few nice close-up action shots of him. Rest in peace to both greats who contributed so much to music.

Best Guitar Player in History. Once you hear HIM live you'll never forguet and need to come back to his guitar play , just forever . Healing force. Genius.

@Sycophants_should_suffer

4 ай бұрын

In your opinion.

@juanalcarazperez4229

4 ай бұрын

@@Sycophants_should_suffer Sure. But is Not an opinion of a fan.

@sillysausage4549

4 ай бұрын

I can think of ten guitar players in two seconds who were better. Most massively overhyped guitarist ever. He was good, but the way his fans go on is ridiculous.

@juanalcarazperez4229

4 ай бұрын

@@sillysausage4549 It's funny that every time u all try to argue that Prince isn't a genius as a guitarist, instead of facts, you always rely on the Fan concept. It makes me laugh.And always, coincidentally, these comments tend to come from frustrated guitar players.

@cazc5200

3 ай бұрын

​@@sillysausage4549so what 10 guitarist do you rank over Prince? If you say Eric Clapton or Slash i wont be able to take you seriously lol

The hard work to achieve maximum potential like this no longer exists.

@ghotzzz

10 күн бұрын

I totally agree

Ahhh Prince. The best songwriter/ lyricist to date. Purple Rain will be etched in our memories forever. I still can't believe you're gone 😢❤

One of the best versions of Purple Rain I've seen.............thanks for posting this. RIP Prince.

@langalakhevincentkhoza2151

6 ай бұрын

I love every version

35 years and counting I am a total worshipper of this man and his gift and I am stunned at this performance.There will never be another like him.Never!!

@LouiseGarrett-ps6he

9 ай бұрын

@mrkp7400, I also loved Prince and still cry about his so called death, but an adult that admits to worshipping a man is really weird. He didn't want to be worshipped and stated many times in interviews. The Industry is evil and demonic. So you worshipped Satan?🤔🤔🤔🤔

@WalloIndacut

9 ай бұрын

Repent

@Vibeagain

8 ай бұрын

It would be inappropriate to be a total worshipper of this man

@olivervonderdecken650

6 ай бұрын

Point!!!!❤

💜I REGRET NOT SEEING PRINCE PREFORM LIVE🕊️

@jdsalbion

9 ай бұрын

I was lucky to see him about 6 months before he died. He's the God of music

@rudyversus

17 күн бұрын

me too

This is beautuful, the intro like amazing, piano and guitar then wow just wow prince blows the roof off. Such a loss to the world rip prince

I was a kid when prince was on top of the charts here in Australia. Now I’m 55 years old, I can finally see how talented the man was

@Ed7501

8 ай бұрын

I'm 52 and was a fan since I was 13 and a wee immigrant lad living in Ireland!

@ZooschuleSuhl

8 ай бұрын

54 from germany, same feeling... 🙂

@beyondreamtime420

7 ай бұрын

He have the power to make all the people in the stadium high as a kite just with his guitar 🎸 very powerful energy , you will be amazed how far music can control you .

Just when you thought you'd seen every version. Incredible!

'I like to hear your Voices' Beautiful Prince always including the Crowd so polite😘❤🎹🎤

This version is a masterpiece

I think we will never get this level of musical concert ever…the artists and the crowd both amazing…such a amazing magic

Nothing like him Musical genius, songwriter, best Dancer EVER! ❤❤❤

THE GREATEST LIVE VERSION 🙌 ❤❤😢

i'm fucking crying...what an epic performance 🖤

@rodrigofaillace2316

9 ай бұрын

Me fucking too,man Me too.

@davidjefferys3233

Ай бұрын

What the fuck ...me too !

One of the greatest performances ever

完全な天才。完全な狂気。完全な音楽との融合。そして届かぬ想い。

@user-nv1ul9do3q

3 ай бұрын

Ты не предстовляеш как я рад

@davidepeluso6520

2 ай бұрын

Bravo Tokuro, bellissime parole ❤

@Lea-je4xr

Ай бұрын

👍👍👍

This is the closest example of the spiritual experience seeing Prince live on a Great night with a great crowd !! Experienced it at the Rio Las Vegas for Free. Having walked in through the out door lol Great Show. If you've experienced what I'm talking about you know. If not I'm truly sorry for your loss.

Beautiful to see thousands of people together joining in good times instead of hate. Miss you Prince. You were truly a genuine artist/person

@Wilsonestevard816

9 ай бұрын

😢😢😮❤

@Psychedelicide

9 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🙏

@crutches111

8 ай бұрын

Only one race has a history of hate

@jamesbont7052

8 ай бұрын

Oh yes 😥🥰❤️

@jamesheskey4797

8 ай бұрын

Excellent comment. He brought LOVE. The only thing that matters….

Amazing. What a loss to the music industry, we miss you Prince.

65 year old white girl here. I was at the Fabulous Forum 5 of the 21 nights. Getting choked up, emotional, teary. What a beautiful experience. A treasured gift. ☝️💜☝️💜☝️💜☝️💜☝️💜☝️💜☝️💜☝️💜👇💜👇💜☝️💜☝️💜☝️

The greatest Super Bowl halftime show in history and second is not even close!❤We miss you Prince!

That smile at the end….beautiful, so sincere 💜🩵💛

Sound quality on the whole concert is amazing, his mike sounds super crystal clear

@frits8986

7 ай бұрын

Yeah Mike’s a cool guy

Prince was a Rock Star to the Rock Stars... ICONIC R.I.P

the best intro and guitar solo ever

Oh my god, what amazing. He has had more music and emotions in his left little finger than most musicians in their entire body. ❤❤❤

I'm always amazed that people so often claim that Prince wasn't appreciated while he was alive. That is not true at all. He sold over 100 million albums worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, seven Brit Awards, six American Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe. Also, the Grammy President's Merit Award, the American Music Award for Achievement and of Merit, and the Billboard Icon Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the UK Music Hall of Fame, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, and was inducted twice into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame. Spin Magazine named him the greatest frontman of all time. Rolling Stone ranked him 27th on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. His 2007 Superbowl performance is ranked the greatest Super Bowl performances ever. When he died President Obama mourned him, and the US Senate passed a resolution praising his achievements. Cities across the U.S. held tributes and vigils, and lit buildings, bridges, and other structures in purple. In the first five hours after the media reported his death, "Prince" was the top trending term on Twitter, and Facebook had 61 million Prince-related interactions. MTV interrupted its programming to air a marathon of Prince music videos and Purple Rain. Screenings of Purple Rain were theaters across the country. Saturday Night Live aired an episode in his honor. He was more recognized and praised than almost any other musician. What more could be said?

What an amazing performance by the greatest artist. 💜

His music was magic! Look how happy he made people! ☯️🎸

@druscillalee2183

10 ай бұрын

And TOO how happy PRINCE WAS WITH THE LOVE HIS AUDIENCE FOLLOWERS AND FANS PRINCE LIVED HIS MUSIC 🎶🕊️🕊️💜 THAT WAS HIS LOVE 😘 👏🏽

Set on replay STILL. There will NEVER be another PRINCE and now he's the KING. 👑

This is real magic in real life, seriously... if you were born before 1980... this is the definition of magic in real life.

@Kevmurillo21

10 ай бұрын

Born in ‘99 definitely my definition of Perfection as well brother 🔥🔥

@genegene6570

10 ай бұрын

Born in 1955, I recognized the early hint of musical genius and the subsequent confirmation.

@yp8152

10 ай бұрын

Born in 2006, true magic

@robinalecia7554

10 ай бұрын

appreciating talent respect

@druscillalee2183

10 ай бұрын

I'm vintage 1949 but I recognized this one before he became what was considered a star I knew PRINCE WAS A GIFTED STAR✨⭐💜🕊️🕊️

The sight of him& his voice everything about him always put me in a perfect world I'm 76 years old but I miss him so bad I got all his music!! God bless, RIP❤❤

One of the best blues tune ever written. And one of the finest guitar players.

@riccardofranco4386

9 ай бұрын

True

@missy652

9 ай бұрын

Lol, no Purple Rain is a spiritual song. Actually a prayer for communion with God and for a lost love to discover.

@Vibeagain

8 ай бұрын

gospel music

@brianpeters1326

7 ай бұрын

@@missy652and the foundations are based off Prince’s admiration for the guitar work of Neal Schon of Journey. After you listen to this, listen to “faithfully”.

@missy652

7 ай бұрын

@@brianpeters1326 Gotcha, I know they discussed it, but lyrically is what I meant.

We lost so many Legends to pharmaceutical drug addiction! I remember seeing him perform rock N roll hall of fame I was sooooooooo pissed I didnt know he could play like that and started to pay attention to him as a musician and glad i did. Real Artist, real Legend!

I'm soo glad and thankful that I had the opportunity to see him 3 times live!!

This song melts my heart every time I HEAR IT! Such a tear jerker! I love you PRINCE ❤

@yvonneroberto6531

8 ай бұрын

I love him too! 💜

@toccaralee5267

8 ай бұрын

❤❤

One regret I have is never seeing Prince live in concert. For all you youngsters out there, if you love something or someone, do whatever it takes to keep her. As you get older you will regret it for the rest of your life. ❤

@raywilliams9808

6 ай бұрын

That’s deep Mike good advice though.

@kellyschultz485

Ай бұрын

Me too. That is why I am going to see Madonna on 3/28 in Houston, Texas ❤

I'm so happy there's a version of this online that shows the crowd sing for this man, and I mean REALLY sing that shit for Prince. Kudo's to ya Inglewood! I feel like that's all he wanted. Watch him at 12:30, that's all that man wanted when he was up there with his guitar, for us to sing his song with him, on beat, and let him do the rest...now everyone sings it for him. What a gift.

Thank you Prince.

@hraccounts2090

11 ай бұрын

You are the best. Why God? Why?Rip

Epic version ! He is a complete master on the stage, so beautiful to see.

Wow, my goodness absolutely incredible footage. The big smile near the end there… Prince so knew they had delivered with distinction on what is perhaps his most epic song!

I saw him on this tour. Hands down the best concert I’ve ever been too. As a professional guitarist Prince was one of my biggest influences. Seeing him play live was a dream come true.

@miguelruiz8183

9 ай бұрын

Preach!!! as a 20 yr player myself I've done a deep dive into his style and he without a doubt has no equal!!!!

@jamesmccormick875

9 ай бұрын

@@miguelruiz8183 I wish he got more credit for how great of a player he was. Even some great players I know didn’t realize how unbelievable he was on guitar.

Well... I mean... you know... just WOW. Every time I think I've heard all of the versions of this song and have my favorite one, another version comes along that just blows me away. R.I.P. to Prince & R.I.P. to his drummer John Blackwell.

I saw Prince at the o2 in London in 2007. Fantastic gig and he was without, a doubt a total genius who will never be surpassed.

Absolutely astonishing showman and guitarist and singer . Truly awesome

Awesome, Awesome, much respect, Prince still ranks ❤

🎉🎉🎉Excellent i still Miss u Prince, saw u in Osaka it was absolutely fantastic ❤️ will always love ur Music 🎶 🎵 ❤️ ♥️ 💖 💕 🎶 🎵 ❤️ ♥️ 💖 💕

❤❤❤❤❤i love him

Prince one of the greatest artist I’ve known in my lifetime and I’ve lived a long time.. I feel in love with him and I still love him his music will always live in my heart forever. His voice and music still make me cry! Love him

@cazc5200

3 ай бұрын

He's great, was great and will always be one of the greatest, just a shame he wasn't as appreciated for how great he was untill after he died.

My word! Prince was and always will be one of the greatest. He was fabulous, he made my heart ache....

I would give a kidney to see two songs performed live: Purple Rain Comfortably Numb Every single live performance of these 2 songs is a unique journey. Different details, buildup, guitar solo etc. Amazing. Brilliant rendition by the way. One of the best here on KZread.

@strungoutjunkiestrungoutju9233

10 ай бұрын

Comfortably numb 2008 epic

@chinmaymishra5174

10 ай бұрын

preach 🙌

@sdey893

10 ай бұрын

Your taste is impeccable sir!

@DoNKoCCuRRo

8 ай бұрын

link? ;)

@frits8986

7 ай бұрын

Saw Comfortably Numb a few years ago, was mind blowing

The coolest human ever!

That's OUR local musician... can't help but get emotional about all that he brought to this world. Glad we could share him with y'all.

@tonydynamite33

3 ай бұрын

He was number 1 ❤❤❤

This blew me away and I went to the Purple Rain concert back in the 80s! Amazing! I still can’t believe he’s gone.

@drop830

2 ай бұрын

I saw the Purple Rain tour in Syracuse NY at the Carrier Dome. It was an amazing show

Song is playinng!!! Thanks Prince, the most beautiful song!!!

The best song to experience live 💜

@ignaciopullum9891

11 ай бұрын

Best song to experience period. As a kid I left the theater and didn't know whether to get a girlfriend or get right with God, or both 🙂

@danielrosaroque359

11 ай бұрын

Inesquecível Prince, talentoso, genial, enfim o cara.

It's simply fantastic how Prince has developed Purple Rain over the years without changing the shine of the song. A genius left us far too soon. I can hear you pal 🥰

OMGOD, Prince have to be one of the best and masters of his art.

💜 I feel grateful to have been able to see him perform at the Forum. He was so electrifying in concert my nieces and I danced the whole concert. His music and lyrics were genius. Prince you are truly missed ❤💜🩷💜 He back out 3 times for us. ❤

If I live to be a "Thousand" I will never forget this Brother!

Love this my favorite artist so brilliant nobody did it like my Prince Roger Nelson and nobody ever will Prince will always live in my heart RIP

I saw Prince live in 1984 on the Purple Rain tour-in Landover, Md. I have seen a lot of artists but without a doubt this was the best performance I have ever seen in person. My God, this version I’m watching now is the best version I’ve ever seen or heard!! My God I miss this man with all my heart! A musical masterpiece!!

@jwilson_pfs9428

8 ай бұрын

🥹

@eve79evelien79

8 ай бұрын

❤

I love purple rain

Sadly we will never get to see him as a statesman. He was an awesome performer in every respect.

The best performance ever!!!

Semplicemente il più grande di tutti...

Don't delete. This is great. I saw this same concert in Vancouver.

The best then.. now… 4-ever

Seeing Prince and John Blackwell in frame together in this video several times is just a gut punch. Miss both of these legends so much!

@jamesheskey4797

8 ай бұрын

I went to school at Berklee, school of music, Boston. I consider John Blackwell as the best drummer who ever lived. I’ve seen buddy rich play, when I was young…John was stronger. I credit John as the best drummer who ever lived. I sat next to him in a class called “ Ear training “… I always knew , in my soul, he was going to reach the big stage… and I was right…rip…John Blackwell, and prince…

I've always been asked...who would you like to see live?...most definitely Prince...he was a beautiful musician. Energy is everything and he had it in all his music and live connecting to the crowed...fukin beautiful 🔥🫳⚘️🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

Thank you God for giving us the opportunity to experience Prince. May he Rest In Peace

the way he commanded the audience to listen to what he had to say, and watch his every move, is unheralded still today.

Prince - The only royalty we need....

i saw the movie at age 24, while teaching and being in a top local band in Atlanta. The movie inspired me soooo much. i headed to LA. then Miami. im still entertaining ad a top artist at 63. This song is awesome but! the movie version can NEVER be erased from my mind. Prince was and will always be the greatest.

If I could give this video 2 thumbs up, I would. First time seeing this clip. In those very small moments, you can see a genuine admiration of Prince and his expression of love for the fans and love he received back from them. I was lucky to have seen him in concert. RIP 💜

Thanks youtube for an ad right before his solo. Brilliant 😢.

I can’t watch with out crying rip the one and only prince

He was a genius 🙏 still miss him 😞

The Greatest to ever do it.