No they do a tribute every year but Prince was not at Concert for George. Eric Clapton Billy preston and so many more including Paul and Ringo...Fabulous concert! This one too!!
Prince literally appeared, ripped one of the best live improv solos I've heard, nearly crowdsurfed, laughed at himself and made the others laugh on stage, and exited stage left after tossing his guitar into the heavens
You know, I just was telling my husband that Prince got lost in all the strangeness in the 80s when music took a very serious divide. I always felt like Prince should have been born about 20 years earlier. He was a great guitarist who very few people will ever know even played the guitar. All they know about Prince is that he rode a purple motorcycle in a movie Purple Rain and that he changed his name to a symbol. That's it and it's a dang shame. Prince should have been a rock and roll legend...he was never truly appreciated.
This is a tribute to the late George Harrison. His son Dhani playing the guitar in addition to the other superstars and Prince’s legendary solo. Did you notice at the end, Jamel? He threw his guitar up and you don’t see it land. More magic
I cannot think of a better performance as tribute to a great musician. Also, this was my come to Jesus moment in liking and respecting Prince, whom i hadn't given much thought to until i saw this.
Turns out he threw it to his guitar tech that he planted in the front row to catch it. The tech immediately handed it to Oprah beside him, who then gave it back.
Danni Harrison brought this group together to pay homage to his father. The people that wanted to play and/or sing lined up out the door. It is so amazing how many people absolutely loved George. He was amazing.
The HUGE smile on Dhani Harrison's, aka George's twin, face right when Prince is about to step into the performance light to "speak" with George in Heaven, is "touching", heck, even Tom is being mesmerized by Prince....
There was a rumor for a while that Tom wasn't impressed with the 'showboating' Prince did, but judging by how much all of them were smiling and jamming out, I find that VERY hard to be true...
@@FloridaManRacer From what I've read, Petty was totally into what Prince was doing. It was Harrison's son, Dhani that talked to the media and stated that he thought that Prince went over the top, despite the grin on his face at the time of the event.
@@headstone2483 I doubt he really cared terribly much. And honestly, I can kinda see the point. It's honoring his dead father and here's a guy he never knew personally making it all about himself... I get that perspective. But I also think Prince's solo was REALLY good and sometimes people just get carried away with no ill intention...
@@FloridaManRacer yea, Prince was Prince, not only was he a great guitar player he was also a great performer. If you're gonna have Prince on the stage, you're gonna get Prince unfiltered What better way to honour someone than to honor them with the same performance you would have given them if they were sitting there live. That's my take on it..
The story is Prince asked Jeff and Dani if they wanted him to stay close to the original or go off. And he never asked permission for anything. They said go man go.
Unfortunately, Dhani talked some smack about Prince going ham. I was so disappointed. He looked like he was enjoying it but then he said something else entirely afterward.
@@patclark3024 If you haven't seen it, watch his live performance of Motherless Child. Might give you a sense of how good of a live show he put on - and he did it for YEARS just like that.
This is why Prince is a legend. he just can’t do a performance half assed. He showed the crowd how a star shines, made his guitar disappear into thin air & walked off like a boss.
I need to know where the guitar went!!! I've been rewatching this video for 2 years and still can't figure out where it went. I'm sure he had a guitar tech catch it, but from where?
I loved how Prince looks at Tom before continuing his solo with the look like “can I hit this one more time?” It amazes me because Tom smiles and slightly bows to give Prince the floor while he shreds that guitar.
I've mentioned in several reaction videos, Eric's respect for Prince, and thank you, for pointing out Prince respect for Tom there. Of EVERYONE on that stage, and they are ALL musical legends, if anyone had the power to rein in Prince's.. well Prince-ness, it was Tom Petty, and Tom? Well he was like.. "ain't nobody here complaining, you go on gettin it." and during the whole thing, Prince was respecting everyone he was on stage with and even revering the song, and person, they were there to pay tribute to.
It's one of George Harrison's most beloved songs that he wrote, featured on The Beatles White Album (their famous double album). You need to hear the original.🌿🌿💚 And that was George's son Dhani next to Tom Petty. He looks so much like his father.💙
The original is one of the greatest songs ever. I have so much love for the White Album. Eric Clapton on the guitar. My dog is called Harrison, lol, after George of course.
It was the initial step towards what Harrison's 1970s music was...deep, introspective, religious, selfless. It would be at home with "All Things Must Pass" (album & song).
Surrounded by his father's friends and contemporaries, that he most likely grew up with and loves, Dhani doesn't cracks a smile until Prince starts what does best. RIP Prince and Tom 😇😇
Bonus not-so-fun fact: Since this "iconic" event, we have lost both Prince, and of course Tom Petty (leaving Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan as the last surviving members of the Travelling Wilburys). Getting old sucks, because you watch all your heroes die.
The worst part is despite the poetry and music they've left behind, language changes & therefore meaning and interpretation can alter the essence of emotion behind the music. If you didn't hear Kenny Everett or see his TV show you can not appreciate the boundaries he shattered when it comes to comedy and characters done in the best possible taste.
You might remember that Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty were with George Harrison in the Traveling Wlburys, and they did that tribute to Roy Orbison when George was still with us...
Just so you know..Prince had his own musical genius that so many loved like I did but Tom Petty was sooo Iconic! What I love about Prince was that he said after performing with Tom Petty was that he was so honored to be on the same stage as him...that is a humble true legend that was maybe up there just a lil bit. Love Prince and Petty forever!
They were mutual admirers of one another. Prince said "Free Fallin'" was one of his favorite songs and that he participated here for the chance to share the stage with Petty. Petty said he drew influence from Prince's "When Doves Cry" for his single "Don't Come Around Here No More" at a time when he wanted and sorely needed a new sound.
Prince just show's why he is from another planet. Just lay's waste to everyone and throws his guitar over his head and walks off. Most epic mic drop ever. I sometimes forget this was a George Harrison tribute....goot lawd.
Story has it that Prince came in that night pissed that Rolling Stone left him out of a list of the top guitar players of all time, told the HoF that he didn't need to rehearse, walked out on stage and improvised that entire solo as a "FU" to Rolling Stone. Not sure if it's true, but it's a great story! :-)
@@GM-lq4eu I really become a Prince fan after watching his super bowl performance while it was raining...I believe that was the best half time show I had ever seen.
Bob Carroll prince was a fine musician, that said he wasn’t the end all be all on guitar he had been left off the rolling stone top 100 just before that show and he had a chip on his shoulder he should have made that list ,
John Tremmel I don’t disagree with anything you said. Prince certainly didn’t make many greatest guitarist lists-partly because he was so great at playing so many other instruments (with his voice getting most of the acclaim.)The multi-instrumentalism, composition, arrangement, production and lyrics contribute to my assessment of him being on another plane... but that still doesn’t quite explain it. His emotion is off the charts in almost every part in every song he ever did.
@@vaporman442 Rolling Stone put him in their greatest guitarist list the following year. People who don't appreciate Prince's talent and artistry probably don't connect with the emotion of Prince's work.
For me this is the single greatest guitar solo I've seen on RU-vid, Stevie Ray Vaughan not withstanding. The year Prince passed away I cried every time I saw this - Prince was such a brilliant singer, songwriter, performer it still blows my mind....
Prince is a legend. Love how everyone on stage is smiling when he is killing it. Btw they are paying tribute to George Harrison of the Beatles. His son dahni Harrison is playing guitar behind Tom petty.
I love when Prince looks back with the look like, "y'all want some more?" Goddamn! He throws the guitar, his guitar tech caught it and handed it to Oprah. Can you believe that?? Moves me every time..... RIP to George, Tom and Prince....
Watching this I'm reminded of how often we all remember Prince for his songs and music, but how often we forget what a great musician he was. Sad that the latter of the two are so often overlooked.
With everything Prince did and influenced in the music world....the rock n rollers should never forget him playing Guitar like that; just incredible talent.
It was totally Prince's world and we were just so grateful to have shared it with him! Such tremendous losses though in this group. George Harrison namely and of course Tom Petty and Prince
George Harrison. His son Dhani, on the guitar looks just like him. I love watching him watch Prince. He’s totally fan-boying. He almost forgot to play.
Dhani is definitely blown away... For some reason he claimed a few years later that he wasn't impressed and was laughing because he thought Petty would be annoyed by the performance - but you can see Petty urging Prince on.
@@michaeljimson6918 it amused me that Dhani grew up with ex-Beatles, and Clapton, all the Willburies, etc., coming round for tea and a jam, but he's standing there watching Prince like a schoolkid.
Prince played the guitar like he was sharing a part of his soul. He doesn’t get enough credit for being one of the greatest guitar players. He was flamboyant and oh so smooth.
I heard that Rolling Stone Magazine left Prince off a greatest guitarist list right before this took place so he felt he had something to prove and blew it outta the park! Idk how true this story is but I LOVE IT!
This is from the "Concert for George." This was a memorial celebration Concert for George Harrison who wrote this song. The person next to Tom Petty is George's son Dhani (pronounced Danny). the story I hear is that Prince was not that familiar with the song and came in without rehearsal and played this solo. And that's all we need. (Actually, it also helps to know that the original lead guitarist on the studio version of this was Eric Clapton.)
It’s not the concert for George Prince wasn’t part of that I think this is for rock hall of fame .Prince is showing off because he felt rolling stone magazine disrespected him
@@alsleet442 You're right! Thanks for the correction. That's what happens to your memory when you get older. Here's the concert for George performance, which includes Eric Clapton. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CrTMc2i6Lzc.html
Petty and Lynne took it as a serious tribute to their long-time friend. Prince played his guts out to honor someone who came before him. When Tom and Jeff realize that, you see them helplessly grin and get into the jam at the end. It was somber, then a celebration of life. Perfect tribute.
George Harrison was one of the most gentle person ever and his passing 19 years ago was shocking, especially after surviving the attack on him. RIP George.
Amen..... A touching performance was on SNL with Paul Simon doing Here Comes The Sun. There's a copy of it here on YT albeit not the greatest quality. But beautiful.
I've wondered more than once if being stabbed (40 times!) in the chest including a punctured lung played a part in the development of his lung cancer. He also suffered head injuries in the same attack & developed a brain tumour as well as the cancer in one of his lungs & died just two years after the attack. Personally I believe the shock & trauma did play a role which is so sad. The body is very fragile, and the unconscious mind can be incredibly powerful.
Prince's performance in this song was his answer to Rolling Stone Magazine not including him in their Greatest Guitarists list from a few days prior. That's why he threw up his guitar and strutted off the stage. THAT was ICONIC.
Anyone who is a fan of music knows Prince was NEVER underrated as a guitarist. Its pretty common knowledge in the industry. Its just that he isnt primarily known as strictly a guitarist because he does so many other things incredible as well.... his guitar skills are just one tool in his massive tool box. He excelled in a lot of things...a true virtuoso.
Love him but you can never hate on Prince if you really love music, idc what anyone says PRINCE was the truest musician on this planet, wrote ,sang ,produced his music name another musician that can play 27 different instruments fluently with the best of them!!! He is a LEGEND ,for sure!!
I never considered myself a Prince fan. I've played guitar for almost 30 years (mainly classic rock / metal), and first saw this video shortly after his death. I never knew he was so good. This performance definitely shows his talent & totally changed my opinion of him. He was a true master at his craft, and will always have my respect as a musician. Thanks for reacting to this. :)
Prince was mad he wasn’t voted top 100 guitarist in history. He said ok watch this.... my favorite rendition even though George is probably my favorite musician ever. Gets me every time. Glad you found this.
Michael Jackson was ca true artist also. He always made sure to put the money into making his productions the best and most entertaining as possible. He was no slouch in the business himself. Maybe he didn't play any instrument in his performances, but that's not all there is to making hit songs. The talent is in doing what it takes to give the listener/watcher something they will like a lot, and want to buy. I'm not putting Prince down, mind you; just pointing out that both were great artists in what they did for their audiences. If you were entertained well by both, as I was and still am, then both did what they intended for you. I know they did for me.
@Steve Wilkins You're still out of your ever loving mind. The idea that an artist is judged by sales or pop culture popularity is ridiculous at best, I'm not even going to bother arguing that because it's nonsensical. By your logic the 90s and 2000s boy bands are greater artists than almost anyone else in western music history. Prince was hugely influential in the development 80s music production as well as funk and soul. His catalog is dozens of albums deep compared to jacksons, what? 5 or 6 albums? And as I said, michael jackson was a top notch performer. He was not a musician. It is you who is heavily biased.
@Steve Wilkins Now you're just making things up. I never said he was a guitar god I said he was the best MUSICIAN of his generation. I don't know why you're getting so butt hurt about someone calling Prince a great musician, he toilet paper your house or something? I'm also not going to count anything pre off the wall because it's teeny bopper crap ghost written by a team of writers designed to sell product to kids. Quincey Jones deserves credit for that stuff, not Jackson. Tell me, what did Michael jackson contribute to the evolution of music theory in the 20th century? What were his harmonic revelations? What did he have to say about the movement away from tonality towards atonality in the modern musical world? In fact, when did michael jaskson ever have anything to say about music theory? I doubt he studied it at all, because he wasn't a great musician, he was a great performer. And, once again, popularity doesn't make a great artist, Prince actively shunned the spotlight and adoration as pointless trappings of fame. Prince was a slave to his muse not to public adoration. That's why he rarely gave interviews and his music was never used in movies or tv shows or commercials (at least when he was still alive). That's a true musician. I don't understand why you're trying to make this one or the other, I have music by both of them, but if you're going to argue michael jackson was a great musician and prince wasn't you're operating in your own reality bucko
@Steve Wilkins Why are you comparing Prince to Michael Jackson? Never understood why. It's like comparing apples to oranges. The only reason people compare them is because they are both black. Michael played no instruments Prince mastered many and was a true dedicated musician who wrote and composed thousands of original songs. Since his death people are beginning to realize the depth of his talent , which always happens after geniuses die. Micheal was an amazing artist as well, but Prince and Micheal are completely different animals. Stop compairing people just because they are black....its ignorant.
This is great because when they rehearsed, Prince played his part like he didn't care, then he went on stage and stole the show. Both Prince and George Harrison were being inducted on this night.
I've seen hundreds of concerts, and Prince's 4-hour, unannounced blowout at the Hollywood Palladium in March 2014, with 3rdEyeGirl and the New Power Generation, certainly sits at the top of the list. At 59 songs and four encores, it was a true rock 'till you drop, once-in-a-lifetime event! I'll never forget him. Prince ruled!
