10 of Prince's must-see performances
They are all truly memorable
Prince was an incredible performer with a career spanning across an impressive four decades, including album such as 'Purple Rain', 'Parade' and 'Diamonds and Pearls' which has been re-issued with extra tracks. He released a multitude of hit singles which won him an Oscar, Grammys and countless other awards.
One of the things he was known for was his incredible live performances and iconic looks. Before the re-issue of 'Diamonds and Pearls', 'Live From The Glam Slam', was released featuring recordings from his live show in 1992.
From performances at award shows, tours and concerts, his charismatic energy and amazing vocals stole the show and wowed crowds. Although he sadly passed away in 2016, we are huge fans of him and his music here at Greatest Hits Radio, so we've put together a list of his best performances of all time. Enjoy!
1) Prince at the Super Bowl Halftime Show (2007)
Possibly his most iconic performance was during the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2007. He sang 'Purple Rain' in the middle of a downpour - this is truly a performance to remember. Watch the full performance on YouTube.
2) Prince and Elton John performing at the O2 (2007)
Also in 2007, Prince performed a massive 21 dates at London's O2 Arena. One memorable performance was with another music legend - Elton John - when they performed The Beatles' cover 'The Long and Winding Road'.
3) Prince and Beyoncé team up for the Grammys (2004)
In a Billboard interview longtime Grammy Awards producer Ken Ehrlich spoke about getting Prince and Beyoncé to collaborate.
After Prince approached Ken about doing a collaboration, Ken spoke to Beyoncé. "She was hesitant. It was a big year for her," he said, but she finally agreed if she could also do a solo performance. The pair sang a 'Purple Rain' medley much to the audience's delight.
4) Prince's Capitol Theatre concert (1982)
Watch Prince perform 'I Wanna Be Your Lover' at his gig at the Capitol Theatre in New Jersey. This was part of a tour which followed Prince's fourth album 'Controversy', released the previous year.
5) Prince and Lenny Kravitz see in the New Year (1999)
On hearing about his death, Lenny described Prince as his 'musical brother'. The pair performed Lenny's 'American Woman' for a New Year's Eve concert to ring in the new millennium. Although a video of their joint performance isn't available, you can see Prince kick off the gig with 'Let's Go Crazy'.
6) Prince live at the BRIT Awards (2006)
Prince took to the stage at the BRITs in 2006, performing a massive 12-minute set including 'Purple Rain' and 'Let's Go Crazy'.
7) Prince at Coachella (2008)
Radiohead's 'Creep' is a massive hit in itself, but when Prince covered it at Coachella in 2008 it divided a lot of fans. After being removed due to Prince's strict copyright rules, the song has resurfaced for us to enjoy.
8) Gnarls Barkley's CeeLo Green joins Prince (2011)
CeeLo Green joined Prince on stage to perform 'Crazy' during an encore in New York at Madison Square Gardens.
9) Prince performs on Saturday Night Live (2014)
Prince stole the show by performing an 8-minute medley of his songs on Saturday Night Live in 2014.
He also returned to the programme for the 40th anniversary performing at the After Party with Jimmy Fallon.
10) Prince performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004)
In 2004 Prince was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and performed alongside Tom Petty, Steve Winwood and Jeff Lynne at the ceremony.
Where can I listen to Prince's music?
You can hear songs by Prince as well as other amazing songs from the biggest artists of the 70s, 80s, and 90s on Greatest Hits Radio.
Take a look at some of Prince's greatest outfits:
1970
Performing in a typically extravagant matching jacket and trousers set.
1985
Wearing a sequinned paisley jacket and trousers performing at the Hollywood Palace to promote the opening of his film 'Purple Rain'.
1985
A white, sheer bodysuit, complete with ruffles, for his performance at the Fabulous Forum in California.
1988
Wearing polka dot co-ords while performing in Philadelphia.
1993
Prince performs at Radio City Music Hall donning a stripy waistcoat.
2005
Prince performs onstage in LA wearing a two-toned shirt and a bright yellow guitar.
2005
Matching with wife Manuela Testolini at the pre-Grammys party.
2006
Colour clashing while performing at the American Idol Season 5 finale.
2006
A tailored pinstripe assemble as he accepts the Male R&B Award onstage at the BET Awards.
2007
Wearing a sharp white suit at the Grammy Awards.
2007
Cool blue suit and an even cooler guitar for a performance at the Super Bowl.
2012
Prince performs with singer Mary J. Blige on-stage with matchy prints and solid gold glasses.
2015
Prince onstage during The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards, making head-to-toe orange metallics cool.
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