Purple Rain - Tribute to Prince - Cover by Ronan Parke 

Incredible. They should have asked Ronan to sing the tribute for Prince at the Billboard Music Awards instead of Madonna...

Ronan's voice, like fine wines, gets better with age

let me tell you something i have been around for a long time (i listened to prince at the same time the world heard it for the first time - and loved him for it) being great in music isn't always about knowing the words, playing the right notes or looking better the most human beings (janis joplan gave that lesson to the world) what makes one great is feeling and living the music and sharing it so that we all can feel that greatness. and kid i have watched you from your beginning and you are really good and i have become one of your fans. but this has to be by far the best thing you have given us so far. you made me cry watching this. you have a beautiful voice, face and way of owning a song. now i am waiting for you to break out with your own songs and see if you truly can give us greatness. good luck with life!!!

Ronan -- Love the new Hairstyle, the new look, the mature voice and, especially, the new confidence. You've become a handsome and talented young man. Time to go back to BGT and show 'em what they've been missing. The passion you put into your songs could move mountains. Normally a huge Jazz fan, I absolutely loved what you did with Etta's song. Now that you're old enough, I hope you've found someone to share your life and your happiness. Best of luck always in everything you do from a long-time fan in Boston, Mass., USA.

dude! your voice was great when you were younger. but now that you are growing up it is f-ing AWESOME!!! I love the blues-ish tone. I hope you explore that direction more.

HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY RONAN! I wish you all the success you deserve and much happiness in your life.

Wow, how is this guy not a massive star. Please, he has the a voice blessed by God.

Never forget that you have fans who love and respect you mate, and that you will get back where you belong, doing what you love

God, he's pretty. Really ... just a face that makes you happy looking at.

This voice has matured nicely! And made me cry. We are not seeing enough of this guy!

I have heard many versions,cover of Purple Rain here on youtube , some very famous , some less, this is absolutely the best and deserves a better record , here is voiceless effects , no autotune , a very simple musical basis but the result is so extraordinary , Ronan Parke thanks

ronan i thought you did a very great job on that song please dont let the bad comments get you down cause you are a wonderful singer would love to see you in person in concert one day.

je n'oublierai jamais ta première apparition tu avais 12ans un visage d'ange une voix divine et un maintien modeste ... ta maman était en transes ... le public en t' écoutant était en liesse , les juges émerveillés.... Ronan merci!

I was & have been a Prince follower since forever and even went to the Club he hung out in Minneapolis, Minn a long time ago. Just wanted you to know that you did justice to his song, "Purple Rain and I loved your own passion you added to it. Love ya

this is not just a good cover... it is art, indeed - the performance!? Happy about the smile in the end so we know he is still human :-)

Nice work Ronan ! I lovely tribute to the God of Music....Prince ! The World will be a Sadder place without Him here :-(

I am a huge fan since I first saw your audition for BGT. I love all of your covers and especially your song 'Defined'. Great melody and message. I shared it on social media because I think more people should get to know your beautiful voice. And it got even more powerful and mature in this rendition. I love it! Sending love from Germany

Six years have passed from BGT 2011 and no pop or teen pop singer has appeared with a voice like this. Also there was no such thing before. Now you sing Prince best than Prince. Not only did not the voice change ruin you, but you sang better than ever. What about the music industry, recording companies and the taste of people in recent years? That this guy has not been a No. 1 is a shame.

Nice smile at the end, Prince would have loved this 😀 also dark hair suits you!

Wow, Wow, and Wow! I never even listened to Prince, but since he passed his music is becoming more iconic than ever. You simply ooze music from every pore in your body! I wish I could have been the music teacher that discovered you!

Holy... That voice. That intensity. 1:50 -> Chills. All of them. And all that from a 17-year old. Incredible.

we miss you ronan!!!!!

Certainly did this song justice, and I love this song.

that smile at the end love your smile

Brilliant. Ronan, pls consider recording this version ... I love Prince, but this... you took it to a whole new level. Your vocals are more then perfect. Best tribute ever. Thank you for this!

best version even not studio, this guy is a genious.

You shine singing this iconic song Ronan! Your smile at the end was the icing on the cake 😻 EddieB

Oh, that smile at the end. I'm in love!

Ronan." My soulmate.. my love... really good.. but greatness will only come from the heart., let me teach you

Fantastic version of the song.

Never give up Ronan, everything will be fine.We'll keep waiting for you ;-)

Wow. This brought tears to my eyes. Lovely sad. Thank you.

Your so gorgeous. Keep singing.

Now that Bowie is in heaven, we need Ronan. No pressure.

I come back every now and then to hear this. The best version for me that I've ever heard. Truly, let us hear your voice more often. Plus, this really needs to be released.

Ronan, you have always had the most beautiful smile and the most magnificent, feeling heart I've ever seen. I noticed this in your 2011 Britain's Got Talent audition video. Your empathic, loving nature and your uncompromising dedication to what the human soul most needs to hear, is what makes your voice such a miracle. Still, sight unseen, I'd let you lead me anywhere; your voice contains all the goodness that I can see in your smile. Only a handful of artists can do what you can. Your power and passion evokes tears, and so do the nuanced emotional phrases that add so much detail to your delivery. And, the purity of your notes that spring out of the air without the tiresome ramping and adjusting that other artists require to zero-in on a difficult note, is so pleasant to listen to; it allows your audience to focus on the feelings you're communicating. So, like everyone who hears you sing, "I feel you!!! And, I love you."

I've been following Ronan's career since BGT and this just blew me away. You nailed it .I was never a big Prince fan , but now I actually like this song.You are such a talent Ronan.

You are a genuine star, my dear - keep shining and explore this magnificent Universe!

One of our biggest talents. Really should've won BGT. I hope he keeps singing.

That's amazing as ever.I love u Ronan stay adorable,cute and super cute.Love u forever

Your voice deserves to be heard by people worldwide. I hope you become an even more successful singer, cause god knows many of the popular singers of today aren't good vocalists.

absolutely beautiful, as always

Absolutely beautiful

Beautiful

that was absolutely beautiful

OMG! that's really,really good

I am happy to see many fans coming back on fb making good comments. I follow Ronan since his debut at BGT and like thousands of people, I loved his voice. He was harassed about his sexuality when he was only 12 - 13 years old. What stupidity. When you love a singer or someone else, privacy does not matter. But he was young and it hurt his popularity and success. He is now over 18, he has changed and his voice too, but I'm sure he still has talent and he will come back with songs that fit his new voice. Ronan Parke, you put tears in my eyes at BGT, then go on your way, and Just GOOD LUCK Ronan

Beautiful!

R.I.P. Prince! Newer forget! Ronan! Zou sing this song very nice.

Absolutely awesome tribute

INCREDIBLE

WOW! Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Always great and such a beautiful smile

Gorgeous ❤

Awesome---What a natural talent-Beautiful

Terrific!!!!

What an awesome talent you are Ronan.

So amazing 😃

prince would be proud💜

I love this

Spectacular, bravo Ronan

Ronan, great job!! congratulatios !!!

What a voice! You GO Ronan!! Bring your passion to the world... Much love to you...

Stunning absolutely stunning! And it was great to see you smile at then end. Wish you would do another album.

...beautiful indeed!

I was brought to tears by this heartfelt, emotional, beautiful tribute! Thank you Ronan.

absolutely amazing Ronan! Still love listening to your singing, for over 5 years now ;) Keep them coming Ronan, i'll never get tired of this!

perfection 😍😍

Wow he's amazing. Would love to hear more.

absolutely amazing ! gave me goosebumps

so beautiful, so powerful, it's gorgeous. Congrats Ronan, I'm sure Prince is proud

Absolutely beautiful you've still got a stunning voice!

A lot of hard work and a tonne of talent

What a beautiful, soulful voice. Amazing job.

great evolution from a young Ronan to mature vocal artist!!

wow....super performance, super singer.......love Ronan !!

Why have we not heard of you before now in Denmark? Never heard such a beautiful voice. This is true both in 2011 and today in 2016

Absolutely Amazing! Loved it!

I love it!

This is beautiful. ❤️

loved him from the 1st BGT auditions, love this so much... what a star! A pleasure 2 listen 2...

I love it !!!!!❤❤ His voice made me happy...♥

This is just something else 😍❤️ so proud of how far he has come! x

I want to see him on Broadway. He could be a musical star. :)

Really amazing! I can't believe how you have grown up into such an amazing singer.

Oh WOW Ronan..... No Words. Thank you.

Excellent! Thank you.

AWESOME!!! Best singer ever 👌🏻

as he matures, he will get better and better! Good job Ronan! Shine through...

Wow! You have a beautiful voice and such a amazing gift. People need to hear more of you.

He feels so the music... :) Amazing!!

magnificent singing, RIP Prince

wow!!!!!!amazing voice......

WOW!

Very nice Ronan. Your voice has taken a very nice tone. Goodbye sweet little voice, hello true singer. Keep it up.

Perfect. Better than perfect. Love it!

This is so so so so good.

Wow! You're amazing Ronan.. Don't change that soulful strength in your voice.

great version......woww

Wow! I am literally blown away time and time again by this guy. Lots of support to ya! Keep it up!!