Paul McCartney just played a tribute to Prince during his performance in Minneapolis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9_jgCmPhFw

wow. looks awesome. quite a production. the symbol behind him is very very cool.

Coolness. The Dixie Chicks did "Nothing Compares 2 U" recently. Full video here.

Sweet.
**For anyone interested, I found a slightly higher quality version here:
https://www.youtube.com/w...aVGh79_P8

McD said:

Everybody is paying tribute to the man! The only major act just about to tour who won't is probably Radiohead. They won't even cover Prince doing Creep. That's how big a bunch o' assholes they are.

But isn't that because of the spat around him making them take down the Cochella performance. They should grow up and get over that now though.

strawberrybubblegum said:

Oh wow I never knew that! Why not?! What is is the story - off topic I know sorry.

strawberrybubblegum said:

Thanks

I remember Prince refusing to play Purple Rain or any hits around Rainbow Children era. He said he was done with them and would never play them again

Radiohead have been hating on Creep since 1993, where you been ?? If anything i'd say they've made their peace with it at this point.

When they do play it they usually just let the crowd sing it.

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Thizz said:

Paul McCartney just played a tribute to Prince during his performance in Minneapolis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9_jgCmPhFw

This was cool.

Never though McCartney would be doing a tribute to Prince, though - thought it'd be the other way around.

TrivialPursuit said:

Coolness. The Dixie Chicks did "Nothing Compares 2 U" recently. Full video here.

That could be a country song.

Works with the fiddle/violin.

Thanks.

McD said:

Everybody is paying tribute to the man! The only major act just about to tour who won't is probably Radiohead. They won't even cover Prince doing Creep. That's how big a bunch o' assholes they are.

Wait, how could Radiohead cover Prince covering Radiohead? What do you mean?

They would have to cover some other song by Prince. They should completely cover "Computer Blue"! It's their kind of song idea with the changes and the computer theme and long intrumental moments.

Don't know if anyone posted this.

My daughter's in L.A. Children's Chorus, and heard from another choir friend about this on 4/22.

I looked it up a few days ago and watched it.

Chills when all 1,000 join in at "I only wanted to see you..."

The conductor was surprised the kids knew the song - most were born around yr 2000.

Disney Concert Hall is the home of L.A. Phil & Master Chorale. Kind of incredible that his song was echoing off the walls there.

Just retire already. You have enough money. John Lennon is ashamed.

ufoclub said:

McD said:

Everybody is paying tribute to the man! The only major act just about to tour who won't is probably Radiohead. They won't even cover Prince doing Creep. That's how big a bunch o' assholes they are.

Wait, how could Radiohead cover Prince covering Radiohead? What do you mean?

They would have to cover some other song by Prince. They should completely cover "Computer Blue"! It's their kind of song idea with the changes and the computer theme and long intrumental moments.

He was making a joke.

2freaky4church1 said:

Just retire already. You have enough money. John Lennon is ashamed.

Plus, did the Beatles really impact music?

jaawwnn said:

jaawwnn said:

2freaky4church1 said:

Just retire already. You have enough money. John Lennon is ashamed.

Plus, did the Beatles really impact music?

Please tell u r joking.... (both of u)......?!

Paul -- please let him play his concerts god damn it... and the Beatles those 4 were the biggest act this world will ever see...

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McD said:

Everybody is paying tribute to the man! The only major act just about to tour who won't is probably Radiohead. They won't even cover Prince doing Creep. That's how big a bunch o' assholes they are.

ehhh . . how you are suppose to cover someone's cover?

2freaky4church1 said:

Just retire already. You have enough money. John Lennon is ashamed.

This is such a stupid comment

Am sure some of these comments are just light hearted jokes.

Nice tribute by Paul... no doubt Paul always had a huge respect for Prince.

Both are / were amazing songwriters and musicians. Both.....

and thanks to Paul for showing his respect..... of course Paul is a good guy, strange why orger 2freaky is so negative, shame on that.... everyone should behave.... imho....

Thizz said:

sexton said:

ufoclub said:

Wait, how could Radiohead cover Prince covering Radiohead? What do you mean?

They would have to cover some other song by Prince. They should completely cover "Computer Blue"! It's their kind of song idea with the changes and the computer theme and long intrumental moments.

He was making a joke.

oops... well I am in a cracked state of mind... transition...

I went to the McCartney show last night. he really paid high tributre to Prince.

From the Currents report:

“Thank you Minneapolis, thank you Prince,” said McCartney after covering a portion of “...o Crazy” while his video screens displayed Prince’s trademark Love Symbol. “So many beautiful songs, so much beautiful music. And he’s your guy!”

Earlier in the show, McCartney mentioned that he was dedicating the performance to the late rock icon, and described spending New Year’s with Prince, at a show in St. Barts. “I’ve been a fan of Prince’s a long time, and I’ve been to many of his concerts in London…but I was very lucky this New Year’s Eve. He played a little show in a little club, and I happened to be there, so we saw the new year in together. That was beautiful. God bless you, Prince!”

The show also ended with purple confetti...

Across the Street for the Target Center where McCartney played is First Ave and overnight someone painted the star gold!