Prince - Purple Rain (Live At Paisley Park, 1999) 

If you grew up listening to Prince you're lucky

This song hit different now. I'll never listen to this song the same way again. My husband was hospitalized with Covid when he slipped into a coma and his condition seemed to worsen by the hour. I was on the phone with the doctor and I asked, " Doctor...tell me the truth...will my husband make it out of this?" She said," Honestly, he'll be lucky if he makes it through the night. He was already diabetic and had congestive heart failure. I was in the middle of doing some housework and I literally almost fainted when she said that. I played Purple Rain while I attempted to finish my cleaning. Then suddenly a wave rushed over me, and I burst into tears. I knew he was gone. He coded 3 times that night, and on the 4th heart attack, he couldn't be resuscitated. He died at 2 am, on August 28th, 24 days after our anniversary. My world was shattered and my heart was broken into pieces. He died in 2020, it's been 2 years....and I'm still struggling with the grief, loss, and heartache. I miss him every day, hour, and minute. I stay strong for our 5 daughters, but some days the pain is unbearable and I break down in the quiet stillness of the night when I'm alone in my bed. So this song holds a special place in my heart. It was the moment I knew he was no longer with us and I had to let go. I miss him so much and I'm still trying to figure out how to adjust to life without him. He'll always be the love of my life. I appreciate the life and love we shared, and I look forward to seeing my baby in the purple rain. Thank you Prince, for creating this amazing love ballad that became a beautiful but bittersweet memory and soundtrack to the end of my husband's life. I'll see you both standing underneath that purple rain when I get to Heaven💔😙

I'm so blessed to hear him put Jesus first. To acknowledge the Christ Jesus our King, our Savior. Praise God. Thank you Jesus

I was born in 1962. I am soooo glad and greatful to saw Prince 5 times (the best musician at all), Genesis+Phil Collins, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Supertramp, Madonna, Pink Floyd and Depeche Mode etc. live at stage. I will never forget these moments

''As a child, I remember when Elvis died. My mother cried and cried, but I did not understand. When I was a bit older, John Lennon died and my older sister cried and cried, but I did not understand. Then Prince died... and I understood''.

The fact that he mentioned Jesus as the King was awesome! It gives me hope that he was saved! Awesome guitarist and performer!

I am 25 years old, my dad raised me on prince. I still love this song in 2024 and this man was by far one of the greatest performers of all time. I wish I could have seen him live, rest easy prince. Your music will never die!

We love you Prince! We know you're in heaven now with Jesus Christ and will ve reunited with your loved ones here in earth very soon!❤

I will never forget, my Dad ordered this concert on pay per view for me, in 1999. It's all I wanted and I got it. I sat and watched and enjoyed it alone. I was 14. Best New Years Eve ever.

Sucks to be 27 and all your favorite musicians mostly have perished. Rest easy legends. Prince, thank you for blowing my mind.

2024 and still here for prince, prince always acknowledged God 🙏🏻

"There is no other king than Jesus Christ" hearing those words from Prince gives me shivers man. May God bless his soul.

2022… Anyone else still listening this amazing music ? “Time is a trip”

There's no other King than Jesus Christ,hearing this words from Prince, My God Bless His Soul, RIP my dear friend you will be always remember George,10 April 2024.😢

So glad to hear Prince give honor to Jesus Christ! Amen! Glad to know Prince is now in heaven.

these people don't know how lucky they were to see him live, I was born in 2002 and only recently started to appreciate Prince. Rest in eternal peace Prince.

Dont cry because its over, smile because it happened. -Unknown

I'm a 62 year old white man & I will never forget the Concert,I went to see this Legend & GOAT 🐐 🙏 Prince 🤴 💜 🌂 Purple ☂️Rain & this is exactly 💯 💜 like he was in Concert it's May 31 2023 who is Listening 🎶 💜 to this Legend 💜 🎶 Prince 🤴 💜 Purple Rain 🌂 ☂️ ☔️ it will never get old Listening to this Beautiful Song ?🎵 💜 Prince is spitting 🔥 & taking us to Church ⛪️ 🙏 RIP GOAT 🐐 PRINCE PURPLE RAIN 🌂 ☂️ ☔️ 💜 HE IS MAKING THAT GUITAR 🎸 TALK 🔥

2023 and I'm still to find a more fitting tribute by a Christian......Prince did the damn thing!❤❤

"There is no other King, but Jesus Christ…." Well amen to that good sir!

“Time. Time is a trick, How many birthdays did you have? One You had one day of birth You continue to count birthdays, Your mind gives up, and your body deteriorates. This is the trick of time Man was never supposed to die We were given everlasting life By the creator, The father of Jesus Christ There is no other king, There is no other king, Only Jesus Christ. Time is a trick 1999, huh, I don’t think so. We could be in the third millennium perhaps Might be 1492, who knows? I don’t wanna see you in the Purple Rain, If you wanna sing with me, that’s alright” - Prince, 1999

So many people love prince for his vocals. But the guy was a legend of the guitar, drums, keyboard, piano and anything that made noise. But his guitar skills were the most underrated. He could shred the guitar obviously if you’re watching this you probably know these things.

Prince has never played Purple Rain ☔ 💜 Song Live the Same way Twice,it's always Been Different

Most people don't understand the difficulty of this song. It's written in Bb Major, but it's crying and begging like a minor scale. Incredibly hard to do. One of the best songs ever written. Rest in heaven Prince.

This is what a musical artist is

Prince Rogers Nelson 7 June 1958 † 21 April 2016 R.I.P. Beautiful One 💜

I was there for this performance, tears streaming down my face. Another night waiting outside of Paisley Park in the snow, hoping for a chance to get in at some point. We had no idea this was being filmed this night. Pure luck/fate, one of the best nights of my life….

Very emotional. I love how he praises Jesus Christ during the intro. Prince had so much talent and he always gave credit to God. I can imagine he graces heaven now.

2022 anyone still love Prince ❤️

That guitar style and song will never be owned by anyone but this man ❤

"Time is a trick". Man I felt this in my soul. He was basically saying all we "know" is lies while professing Jesus Christ as the savior. God bless us all on our journeys through this thing called "LIFE".

how can he play this song over and over again and blow your mind in a different way every time? just astonishing talent

I always felt he knew something we didn't...vibrated at a higher frequency, floated on a higher plane, and saw behind the veil. Thank you for leaving us the gift of your music.

2021.. ANYONE ELSE STILL ENJOYING PRINCE ?🕺🎸❤ 2022..STILL A BIG EVERLASTING HIT🚶🎸🧡 2023..STILL MY No 1 SONG🚶‍♂️🎸💙 THANKS L E G E N D 💙

He’s a beautiful man.

June 25, 2023, it’s been 39 years since this song was released, I’m still listening to this masterpiece.

This guy should not be dead

Prince - his guitar was an extension and expression of his soul

Prince stood before everyone and declared Jesus Christ and his father the lord and savior. The most powerful message ever .RIP ❤

Nobody beats Prince, no matter the song.

Almost the end of 2023. So many great experiences and memories shared here on this comment page. Prince is definitely one of the GOATs. The genius and talent this guy possessed was one of the greatest gifts GOD gave us to witness. Happy Holidays to those out there and Merry Christmas.

If that guitar solo doesn't make you cry then you have no soul .

A 13 year old me discovered his music and fell in love with it and him. A 54 old year me still loves him and his music. This version of Purple Rain always takes me to new level of emotion. Rest in love my music angel. For God made a musical recipe in Prince that lingers in my heart.💜💜💜💜💜

This is one of the best songs ever produced. It is composed in Bb major, the chords progression is absurdly complex and beautiful, through time the melody enters your mind and soul. Only an angel could produce something like that, after all, but it was Prince. Maybe he was an angel too. Rest in heaven, legend.

He made the color Purple live forever 💜

I miss this man immensely. Just knowing that he doesn’t exist on this earth anymore breaks my heart.

April 2024 still rocking. Shared this song to the luv of my life

I could watch him play for how ever long it takes....

That was the best live performance I've ever seen. Jesus is the king. He accepted us his children. We are sinners, but he is perfect. He is so good. Thank you, Jesus.

I can definitely tell Prince was a very godly man. He's up there playing that guitar and singing purple rain for God and Jesus. He was an amazing person and singer he is definitely missed and gone from us way to soon. Prayers and comfort to his family.

I am a heavy metal fan since 40 years also a little bit guitarist I saw some genius on stage but prince is definitely the best … with two notes he says more than all the others simply emotional 😢 may Jesus Christ care about u now rip legend

My deepest condolences. ❤🙏

Time really is a trick. You’re only as old as you feel.

I appreciate how he acknowledged God and Jesus Christ in his song.

Greatest guitarist ever

I really love Prince it doesn't matter if he is gone or not.... I usually shed a tear whenever I hear this song

If prince was alive he'd be doing concerts like this in Paisley Park quarantine 💜

Never realized how great of an artist he was until I was much older. RIP PRINCE. Much respect to praising Jesus. When most people denounce him publicly...

Prince was an angel on earth. He brought many of us to the “Purple Rain”.

There will never be another Prince! 🧡 💜 🧡

It was a great day to see him give praise to the true King. He had his demons as do all men but in the end he laid it in Christs hands in acceptence and full trust.

we miss you prince.🥲

He wasn't the prince of Rock and Roll, but the wizard.

I see Prince, I click "like." Whether he's singing, dancing, playing an instrument, speaking, or just looking at the camera, he never disappoints. ✌️💜🤘

The guitar playing in the intro is incredible.

One of the few to mention God and Jesus to the people he I hope you people what he has has said amen

This song breaks me everytime I dance to it with my husband who passed away from cancer 11 years ago from cancer. Pain is still fresh even now.I put my life in Jesus hands ❤❤❤❤❤Amen

Who is here November 2020? Rest in Peace King 👑 Gone but never forgotten 💯

To the people who were present when this was recorded, you witnessed arguably one of the greatest live performances of all time. What an absolute privilege to have been there.

Who knew all along purple rain was a worship song

Wow. Top of his form and praising Jesus Christ-amazing.

Prince's "Purple Rain" is one of his best soulful rock ballads in music. It's dark, electric and hopeful. 🎶

Still the most underrated guitarist ever. And yet he wasn’t underrated.

I had the pleasure of seeing him live in the UK several times...awesome...there will never be another. Most talented musician/performer of all time.💜💜💜

Prince knew, he was trying tell us way back then about the evil that run this world RIP Prince

I listen to Prince songs every single day, am I normal??

Prince never did a bad version of this song. It always gives me chills.

This song still slaps now 2023, but time is just a concept so this song is TIMELESSLY AMAZING ✨✨✨

1:13 We will never in our lifetime ever experience the musical genius of Prince. I always feared for his life because he seemed to belong somewhere better. My father beat me and I was the same age so Purple Rain came along it struck a major nerve. At the end of the movie I just stared at the screen for a long time. And then I got the point: In time, everything will be alright. I am forever grateful

I’ll never forget the day I saw on the news that Prince was gone. In the following days, the newscasters on my local station all wore purple, the Eiffel Tower was bathed in purple light as was the Golden Gate Bridge . Around the world purple was ever present. The proof that he was truly going to be missed but never forgotten. 2016 was a year that we lost so many talented musicians, we finally understood what it sounds like “when doves cry”. Rest In Peace Prince and all those that crossed over with you.

To say he plays with passion would be a huge understatement.

Jesus said that if you acknowledge me before men, then i Will acknowledge you before my Father the creator. Prince is singing in heaven. How cool is that

Time is a trick! Its now 2023 and Im done counting! Never heard this version before, thank you Prince for transporting me to new utopian planes with this gospel/soul rendition of Purple rain! What a timeless masterpiece!

At the beginning Prince tells everyone the JESUS IS THE KING! IT'S AWESOME!

The most beautiful and awesome song of the 1980's hands down. ☔ This is REAL MUSIC!! It never disappoints.

I cannot count the number of arrangments he did of this song. This by far rocks to the very soul of being here on this earth. Love how his early Christian roots allowed him to take this one step further. God blessed us with the short time we had him here with us on Earth. God bless his beautiful soul. ❤

Oh my Good ! Du schaffst es immer wieder mich zu begeistern ,...... danke Prince

Gone wayyyyyyyyyyy to soon,he was an INCREDIBLE ARTIST,one of the very best of ALL TIME....His guitar SKILLS were LEGENDARY,so so GOOD....

Nomather how much trouble is in your life, just remember...it will always be worst. But. Purple rain makes you forget about it

MAGIC!

They don't make artists like this anymore 😢

Can't believe it's already been 5 years. Still feels like yesterday, hearing you went to dance in that rain

It’s June 17th 2023 and I still absolutely love this song and miss this man so damn much!!! I saw The Purple Rain Tour in the 80s. It was unbelievable! Prince was a badass rockstar and a musical genius! There will NEVER be another Prince!

God I miss Prince

Omg he said jesus christ made me cry. Talent from God

It transitioned from a concert to a religious experience

It’s July 2023 and still listening to a timeless work of art by the Late Great Prince !!#Purplerain🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😎

Maestro Virtuoso genius = PRINCE

This man confessed Jesus as lord before the whole world. The real deal

I glad you knew Jesus and you didn’t keep it a secret. Prince in now with the King. RIP🙏🏽