Are you ready to have your breath taken away? The official Prince estate just shared something truly special. It is a rare and beautiful video of the superstar performing his 1987 classic song “Adore” live in 2011. Many music experts say this is the greatest love song ever written and this video proves exactly why!
Prince was the ultimate showman. He did not just stand at a microphone. In this legendary clip he is wearing a dazzling white outfit with his famous fuzzy boots.
The stage is glowing with dramatic red light. At one point he even climbs right on top of his grand piano! He was a true entertainer who knew how to make every moment feel magical.
“Adore” was the final track on his famous Sign o’ the Times album. If you grew up in the eighties you probably remember the first time you heard this masterpiece. It is a song about pure devotion and romance.
Rare footage of Prince performing “Adore” in 2011
To truly understand the magic of that performance you have to go back to where it all began. The power Prince showed on that stage was the result of a legendary work ethic and a secret process that took place deep inside Paisley Park.
His longtime engineer Susan Rogers reveals that Prince was a true one-man band. He would often stay awake for days at a time to play every single instrument himself. From the drums to the soulful piano every sound you hear was crafted by his own hands.
One of the most amazing secrets is how he recorded his own voice dozens of times and layered them to create a “choir” effect. This is called vocal stacking and it is how he built that signature wall of sound.
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Prince was a musical genius who changed the world with seven Grammy Awards and over 100 million records sold. He put his whole soul into every note and that is why we still adore him today. Keep the purple flame alive and follow the official Prince pages for more rare footage!