Prince - Purple Rain - Live At American Music Awards 1985 (HQ)

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[JamesPhillips]

I know every generation thinks their music is the best, but you have to admit this generation is tough to beat.

[shannonpincombe]

I mean....if people weren't aware of Prince BEFORE this perfirmance...they sure as hell woukd jever ignore him AFTER! THE MAN WAS A MUSICAL GENIUS. Sorely missed.

[kalmia]

I truly feel sorry for anyone who wasn't around to witness Prince and the '80s in real time. It was magical.

[johngoble]

You’ll probably never see a star like this again. Can sing, dance, world class guitarist, act, dress like a star, and is naturally a star without trying. He owns this room full of other “stars.”

[halfwaysouthproject]

Damn. That passion and talent combined was overwhelming. I FELT that.

[GaryRPeters]

They should just cancel awards shows. Nothing will ever top this.

[Tassie]

And the whole world went "Holy Fuck", in unison.

[william]

Prince once in a lifetime, you may never see another like him. A real Rockstar

[LollipopCandyChocs]

He sang with 1000% of His heart 😭 my God... Prince is TALENTED. *speechless if I was there to witness this performance....

[richardmcniff]

Whatever you think of this comment, I don't care. The greatest musician that's ever lived.

[rhondakay]

I took a bus for an hour to buy this cassette tape when I was 14. It was the first cassette I ever owned. 35 years later and it still sends chills down my spine when I hear this song. RIP Prince -Baby you're a star.💜

[Eliyahu]

Prince says more with one string bend than most guitar players can do with the entire fretboard. RIP to the legend!!

[philipwurm]

I was just graduating High School in 85 and watched this award show live.
When Lionel introduced Prince I hit record on the VCR. I watched this everyday for 3 years! What a performance!
He was the baddest Cat ever! He crushes that guitar in the Still loving it all these yrs

[IPINGU]

I worked for ABC and was in the front of the audience helping a camera with his cable.

[mariavito]

I remember seeing this the night it came on television. I was in the 5th grade. I don't think anyone could comprehend the greatness they were witnessing. LEGEND.

[timpino]

Quite possibly the BEST rendition of Purple Rain Prince ever did. Love the hall of fame guitar solo at the end! 🎸🔥

[Shanna-sv]

....and just think for a second about how this man literally played EVERY instrument on his debut album approx. 6 years BEFORE this😮😮! Prince showed the world what a truly talented lover of music was. Decades later.... still ❤ him and his

[josegarcia]

I remember watching as a HITS HARD AF!!!

[trinapowell]

He straight up kicked the hell out of the mike stand. The man was swag personified.

[Auntkekebaby]

One of the greatest solos of all time.