Prince - Purple Rain | REACTION 

Stage presence is an understatement!!! I think he was only about 5’2” so he always wore heels. The running joke was that Prince was the only man who could wear heels and STILL take your woman😂

Prince is a Self taught Musical Savant! He plays over 25 instruments and he wasn’t taught, he learned on his own! On EVERY song he ever recorded, he’s playing EVERY instrument!

I know a million people will suggest you watch the movie "purple rain" but its true. It adds a dimension of appreciation and understanding that can't be overstated! I highly recommend it!

Prince: Diamonds and Pearls Prince: The Most Beautiful Girl in the World

This was a scene from the movie Purple Rain.

Years ago a reporter asked Eric Clapton "how does it feel to be the greatest guitarist alive?" And Eric Clapton replied "I dont know. Ask Prince!!!!"

You definitely need to see the movie Purple Rain

Okay Jack, don't sleep on Prince, he plays multiple instruments, sings, producer, etc.

His Super Bowl performance of this was like a piece of heaven. It was literally raining on him as he performed this! You should check it out!

You should definitely react to Prince- The Beautiful Ones (very emotional)

Prince actually popularized what is called "The Minnesota sound." A whole subgenre of music came out in the 80's and whenever you heard it you'd here people describe it as it sounds like Prince, LoL. It was kind of a blend of Rock, New Wave, Pop, Funk and R&B. Definitely a 80's Prince sound.

You can hear a great example of Prince's guitar skills if you listen to "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". It was done with Tom Petty , Stevie Winwood ,Prince and Dhani Harrison when Dhani's father, George Harrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Prince just left all the others in the dust.

His stage name is my last name, I heard Prince jokes all through school. Just made me listen to his music, joke on them lol.

A musical masterpiece and Oscar winner! True genius!

Yes, Prince was a brilliant guitarist. Morning papers, Diamonds and pearls, Scandalous, Let’s go crazy(awesome guitar work), Cream, Adore, Pink Cashmere, too many classics-legendary musician.

Classic song. A little info on it; the song was recorded live at a benefit for the Minnesota Dance Theatre in 1983 at the First Avenue nightclub. It actually had an additional verse which was removed and would have otherwise made the song even longer. The strings that you hear were actually overdubbed in after recording had taken place. The “stubbornness” of the audience and in particular that one guy with the glasses and cap is because the video was taken directly from the Purple Rain movie and was essentially the climax of the film. If you’re seeing the clip without the greater context of the movie their reactions might seem a little unusual but there are reasons behind it that will become clearer once you see the movie:

Nice video, glad to see you dipping into Prince’s discog! Purple Rain is certified classic. Another Prince song that’d be fun to react to is The Beautiful Ones. that one takes you on a journey.

💜💜 he died in 2016 and I was 12, that New Years the Harbour Bridge (in my city Sydney) gave a fireworks show inspired by him and david bowie with purple firworks and a waterfall of gold sparks at the end that poured into the harbour the first time I heard this song and I'll never forget

Can you react to Prince-Adore. it’s one of my favorite romantic lyrically songs of him.

Prince music IS a genre. I've loved him since 1978.

Jack Michael Jackson’s 1988 performance at the Grammys is a must watch! Please you won’t be disappointed

That is one of his many hits. You have to watch the 🎥 Purple Rain. That whole soundtrack is 🔥

Prince writes, composes, make vocal arrangements, produces his own songs! He's a TRUE artist. And original, no one sounds like him Many tried to copy him though

Jack, your reaction to Prince's utter brilliance is making me LMAO! Just so you know Prince is a prodigy where musical instruments are concerned and could play every instrument made. I suggest you watch the movie Purple Rain because this video is from the actual movie. Also, look for Prince's first performance on Bandstand singing I want to be your lover when he was just 19 years old.

Prince was ahead of his time

Please react to "I would die 4 u", "Let's go crazy", "When doves cry", Darlin Nikki", "Diamonds and Pearls" is the s***. Ole school.

Most underrated guitarist of this century. You must see his Super Bowl halftime show. Nothing like him live.

By the way, Prince could play every instrument. His first album he played every instrument and produced it too!He changed the way artist's were treated in the industry. If they followed his example and had the talent, they could have greater artistic and financial control of their project's!

This song was actually recorded live at 1st Avenue the club where the movie takes place. It was also the 1st time Wendy (the guitarist) made her debut into the group. You def also got to check out another track of his titled "The Beautiful Ones" it's from the same album and it def shows his vocal range perfectly.

I said the same thing when I saw him in the early 2000s. His aura is on another level. I love prince. Rip

"diamonds and pearls" & "the most beautiful girl in the world" is a must for a Prince reaction

Lol, I love this shit. My favorite part was when you said "oh he can play". Keep doing your thing bro.

Ethereal- extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world Had to Google that one JACK👍

MJ is the greatest entertainer to walk this planet...but Prince is the greatest musician to walk this planet...both left us too soon

You're in the presence of royalty with Prince! He was epic! Getting to hear his songs as they came out was a pleasure for my generation. ☔☔☔

One of my favorite lyrics “all I wanted was to be some kinda friend” Prince was a King...a really good guitar player too 💜

i’m so glad you reacted to this, ive loved this song for years and it made me so happy seeing you react this way🥺💜

Jack PLEASE react to Terrence Trent D'Arby "Sign your name". Terrence was extremely popular in the day, (and easy on the eyes). The music industry kept comparing him to Prince/Michael Jackson, (and he hated it). He eventually left the U.S. (and swore that he would never return). He now resides in Paris France. He changed his name to Sananda Maitreya. His music/legacy is highly underated. If you are interested in reacting to someone who has broken the mold, (as it relates to mainstream music). Terrence is a treat to behold. "Sign your name", "Wishing well", "Let her down easy", and "Holding on to you", are a few of his greatest hits. Thank you in advance/Thank me later. Sincerely, your Ole school Sinsa.

Prince was a musical Savant. He played all the instruments when recording, then he taught the band to play what he created so he could have the visual impact of the band for his performance. That's how come he can switch background bands every 4 or 5 years. DUDE WAS A MUSICAL MONSTER.

Since you seem to have been liking New Jack Swing songs recently, I suggest you react to Just Got Paid by Johnny Kemp (1988), NE Heartbreak by New Edition (1989), or Nite and Day by Al B. Sure (1988). Also, love your react videos!!!

I strongly encourage you to get into Prince's catalog. He is one artist you just can't pigeonhole he just that talented. He plays rock, soul, funk. jazz and anything in between he's just that GOOD and to see him LIVE is SHEER MAGIC. His protegee acts and other artists he has produced. When we lost this ICONIC HALL of FAMER it was a HUGE blow to the music industry.

Prince: most beautiful girl in the world Prince: “cream” Prince: diamonds and pearls

My man, you have just opened the door to a musical journey with practically no end. He is, without a doubt, the most talented popular musician of any of our lifetimes. His hits are great, but I encourage you to dig deeper, and watch live performances especially! Oh, to be you, and be discovering Prince for the first time. Wow!

UGH...one of my all-time favorite artists. Fun Fact: I still have this song on a single, vinyl or a 45 and it is purple. 💜

He is my ultimate entertainer- always...

I love this man! What a legend. Icon. I was fortunate to see him live in LA. R.I.P King

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Check out "Let's Go Crazy" "Computer Blue" or his perfomance of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at his Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction, really show off his playing skills

Prince IS music. Anything related to music he mastered.. lyrics, instruments, production, performance, he literally did it all. He’s from Minneapolis, Minnesota (where I grew up) and he is everything! 💜💜💜💜 Mariah Carey had a special friendship with him and has said often that when she needed advice on the business she’d consult him. Makes me love them both even more.

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Some other info. Prince Rogers Nelson was basically a savant. He played over 20 instruments, sang lead and backgrounds, arranged and wrote all his music. When Prince passed, the last of his kind passed with him. A true musician that could do it all. He's my favorite of all time and his death impacted me grately.

Did you just say “so he can really play”? Lmao OMG son ......hell yes he could PLAY ....... really play

I love this song. Can u react to Michael Jackson man in the mirror at the grammys award in 1988 please? Take care:)

Check out “Adore “by Prince

Hey Jack. Prince is self taught. He can play several instruments. Of course he is best known for playing the guitar. If you watch Purple Rain the way the crowd is will make sense. I cry every single time. 👑🙌🏾🙌🏾💜💜💜💜💜💜

Prince was like a modern day Jimmy Hendrix on that guitar.

I'll never forget the time when my teenage cousin and my uncle took me to see this film with them when I was just 9-years-old. You had major bragging rights in elementary school if you got the opportunity to see this film in theaters at that age. P.S. Little Richard just past yesterday. Not only did Jimmy Hendrix(an obvious guitatrist influence on Prince)play in Richard's band but Richard was a clear precursor to Prince.

He won an Oscar for this album, too! Musical genius 💜💜

The dude in cap is stunned with the whole performance. I clap for prince, world greatest

Everytime I hear this song I cry it's so powerful prince is the greatest .

Prince ADORE. The full version is where it’s at man

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This is the most iconic and my second favorite Prince song. My FAVORITE Prince song is The Beautiful Ones. Different performance in the same movie. The whole album is THE greatest soundtrack of all time

I saw Purple Rain in theater, opening night Friday when I was 18 years old. No one really had any idea what it was about although we had heard a little bit of Prince songs for a long time. I knew of him from Teen magazines in the late 70s. The movie is about an artist that ppl just don’t get. Until they do and that is what you saw in this video the moment they did. Seeing this film both Friday and Saturday because my friends and I felt compelled to go back the next night to see it again was like a religious experience. He was known as a musician’s musician. He played 27 instruments well.

You have to see the movie “Purple Rain” to truly understand the reason for the crowd etc

Great reaction. Prince could play multiple instruments. He was a musical genius

Prince's performance at the Super Bowl was iconic! Definitely check it out.

Prince has a song called Adore. You should check it out!

THE ONE & ONLY MUSICAL GENIUS, LEGEND ... PRINCE 🥇🔝🥇

"I never wanted to be your...weekend lover...I only wanted to be some kinda friend....Baby, I could never steal you from another...it's such a shame our friendship had to end..." RIP Prince Rogers Nelson. You are still the GOAT. You changed my DNA!!! 💓

“damn u” by prince

Prince was a musical genius, and in my opinion the world has lost one of the greatest artists it will ever know. The Purple Rain album is truly a masterpiece, easily one of my all time favourites. Love to see that you have already reacted to two of his songs from it, and hope to see you do more from him on here in the future!

Prince "Pink Cashmere", Sign O The Times.

Prince was everything 💞💜

Prince-Scandalous, Adore and The Beautiful Ones! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

This was directly from his iconic film of the same name Watch documentaries on Prince. The man wrote, produced,played 8 or 9 instruments and influenced so many artists. Sheer genius!

Wow is right. ❤️Prince

Will you react to Terrance Trent Darby. Terrance was born in the same year as Michael Jackson and Prince. Michael Jackson started first in the music business next Prince then Terrance Trent Darby . Read up on Trent's interview why the music Industry wanted him out of the picture because of Michael and Prince. I really like Terrance Trent earlier music. Wishing Well, Let me stay, Who's lovin you, Sign your name, Dance little sister, Do you love me like you say and Delicate.

Prince - Diamonds & Pearls. You gotta react to that song! I mean you don't have to, but I think you should haha. I think you'll really like it. It's my favorite Prince song.

You should check one of his live performances of Purple Rain . He literally makes the guitar sing. There will never be another like him. So amazing!!!

Another fun fact. He wrote so many hit songs for other people you could make a best of album with just those songs. Lookup "Manic Monday, "Nothing Compares to You", Stand Back by Stevie Nicks, Glamorous life, I feel for you, Sugar Walls, Round and Round, Love thy Will be done, How come you don't call me any more. SO MUCH TALENT ITS CRAZY.

He play all instruments. He’s a musical genius!!!!

The first time I heard Prince I was 12 in 1978 and the song was Soft And Wet. Ive never not been a fan since.

You need to watch the movie "Purple Rain".

Interesting combo of videos today thanks for the content and consistency

One of the best pieces of music ever written

A Prince concert was an EXPERIENCE!

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Oh he can play that guitar! RIP Prince

And this song is why Prince won an Oscar. ✌

This is from the movie, that’s why it’s so o point the whole production is from the movie. You should also do I will die for you! Also from the movie! He’s hometown talent! Also look at Jennifer Hudson tribute of the same song on BET. Prince played all his instruments if he had to.

He was a profolic writer as well as an amazing guitarist and singer. Two major performances to see : Prince live in 1984 Landover - I would die 4 u and the song : Sign O the Times.Other guitarists to check out Lenny Kravitz and 1960s icon Jimmy Hendrinx.

Now you see why people mention Michael and Prince together !

What you were watching was from the movie Purple Rain. The performance was at legendary club 1st Ave in Mn. M.P.LS. legend Prince was a big time game changer in music history, fashion. Not many knew he learn his craft when he was in his teens. Another thing not many knew his 1st song that was a local hit in. M.P.L.S. When he was in a group called 94 East - Just another sucker. 1978 His 1st. solo album was the For you lp. His 1 hit on that lp. was Soft & wet. You really want to know more about this legend Jack Reacts There are 5 documentary on him + 3 videos on Songs nobody knows Prince wrote for. So Jack this should help you get info about Prince. R.I.P.

Prince played every instrument

Prince taught himself how to play the electric ⚡️ guitar and bass and that x

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Jack, Prince played up to 27 instruments....particularly on his debut album when he was only 19!🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥

Prince was such a prolific songwriter leaving behind so much to hate but even more songs to love. I'm telling my age but the first concert I ever saw was Prince and the Revolution and I'm so proud to call myself a Prince fan. He like Madonna, was a true maverick; not afraid to be different and seemingly finding pleasure in making the mainstream uncomfortable. Do yourself a favor and watch the 🎥 Purple Rain. I don't say this lightly but in my humble opinion Prince was more music than man.💜

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