People love to compare great music stars. Some fans watching an old clip saw Prince in 1979 and thought one thing: he had the moves of Mick Jagger. They called him “Early P,” a young star already full of amazing rock and roll energy, even while playing his own unique sound from his 1979 album.
The song itself, “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad,” is not a happy dance tune. It tells the story of loving someone who is just mean. Prince sings about feeling hurt and frustrated, like he is being treated like dirt. You can hear the raw feeling in his voice and especially in his guitar.
Early P with Moves Like Jagger
One person watching the clip described it perfectly. They saw it as Prince showing off his amazing stage presence, the kind that made him a superstar. It is not an official title, but just a fan’s honest way of saying “wow.” That is how people still feel when they watch him perform.
That amazing energy was not just for a short fan video. It was how he introduced himself to the entire world. If you want to see where that “Moves Like Jagger” comment came from, you just have to look back at one of his first big television appearances.
Prince – Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad (American Bandstand, 1979)
On American Bandstand in 1979, he was all energy. He played that soaring guitar solo live for everyone. He was blending funk, soul, and rock in a way nobody else was. He was not just singing about heartbreak; he was performing it with every single part of his body for the whole world to see.
Prince was always an artist who shared his true self. His music was his gift, full of deep feeling and incredible skill. His journey started with that huge talent, and he never stopped creating. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. His music is a gift that keeps on giving.