Absolutely tragic that a performance like that is only being heard in a pub. Belongs on stage, in a stadium, under a single purple spotlight, wind blowing, rain tipping down. Prince looking down from far above, nodding in approval...
@Paula-Galgo
7 ай бұрын
There is some fantastic talent in London and Essex on the pubs/clubs circuit xx
@dimitrispapadopoulos9245
6 ай бұрын
A cover in stadiums? Well, u have to do a lot lot lot more than a good cover for that. We are full of covers.
@Paula-Galgo
6 ай бұрын
@@dimitrispapadopoulos9245 The public in Essex and Suffolk as a generalisation tend to prefer going to see covers bands, the audience is older, though there are plenty of originals bands as well. 🤘
@donanders2110
5 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Paula-Galgo
4 ай бұрын
@@donanders2110 honestly! People in the home counties love going out and "remembering the music from their youth" lol! Musicians need to make a living, they're employed by the pubs and clubs to bring in the audience who will buy their beer... Everyone wins. My son is in four bands, three are covers. Xx
@astralbluefish
6 жыл бұрын
He may not of been physically playing at Wembley stadium but in spirit, heart and soul he bloody well was. Nice one!
@zolitariglussey6302
3 жыл бұрын
I think Prince took over his guitar.....
@agt5jx87
8 ай бұрын
I'm a die hard Prince fan. I find that every cover of Purple Rain falls short on the guitar solo. Not you. Amazing. You captured the emotion of Prince whilst still shredding. Excellent talent.
@Paula-Galgo
8 ай бұрын
Thank you 😘
@laurencelhoest9420
7 ай бұрын
I am with you on this one. I've loved Prince for the past 38 years, he is my one and only artist and I'd say he got something here on the guitar for sure.
@markosmi81
3 ай бұрын
really? cause i will show u a video of a kid who plays it much better than Steve kzitem.info/news/bejne/ym2al4mQcWKWiaA
@marcchampagne9174
5 ай бұрын
OMFG. I am a massive Prince fan and I am rarely impressed with Prince covers. This was amazing. The guitar solo blew me away. Wow.
@TheSamirG
2 жыл бұрын
This is one of those KZitem gems that needs so much love admiration and respect. Hope the man is still doing this.
@steveforwarduk
Жыл бұрын
www.twitch.tv/steveforward - very much so!
@Paula-Galgo
Жыл бұрын
He still plays the Essex pubs circuit x
@philseager8469
Жыл бұрын
He's still doing it seen him loads of times
@McRazzler
Жыл бұрын
He has his own KZitem channel
@Moyithung
4 жыл бұрын
They don't show this on the video but after this song, the guitar went out and had a smoke.
@Paula-Galgo
4 жыл бұрын
Haha - yes, Steve was my son's music teacher for about 5 years - he is an amazing guitarist! - check out Mr Spankey and the Hipthrusters, that guitarist is a God! - and Beautiful Dangerous - my son is the bass player! xx
@cliffamey6341
7 жыл бұрын
Damn that is one of the best covers of Purple Rain I have ever heard.
@jodybarrett8832
7 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps when he kicked into that solo... incredible.
@DelbertStaton
5 ай бұрын
THAT SOLO KICKED MAJOR FREAKING ASS MAN!
@Paula-Galgo
5 ай бұрын
Yes, he’s pretty cool, still performing too xx
@mikerad7424
4 жыл бұрын
Ive watched this at least 100 times...chills
@corderoismael23
4 ай бұрын
Damn dude that fkn guitar!! Spectacular!!!
@lasnacustoms807
Жыл бұрын
Why am I not allowed to put 1000 likes?????
@TripleDub1184
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible and hitting to the soul with the most intense, visceral rendition of the classic by Prince. Truly amazing guitar work. Life is better after hearing this!
@Paula-Galgo
8 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@krisztianmayer
5 ай бұрын
Man that solo deserves a big respect!
@Paula-Galgo
5 ай бұрын
It’s phenomenal xx
4 ай бұрын
That solo was AMAZING!!!! 🙌🏾
@Paula-Galgo
4 ай бұрын
It really is! X
@MrBootoob
4 ай бұрын
P would be impressed. He clearly gets the song. As so many just don't
@shawnbrisbon9304
Жыл бұрын
This is absolutely one of the best versions I’ve seen that captures the vibe of the original. 👏🏻 👏🏻 ❤
@donanders2110
5 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@andersjohansson1889
10 ай бұрын
one of the better interpretations on the net of purple rain. kudos.😄😄😄
@elainechester3307
6 ай бұрын
Beautiful...just love it ❤❤
@Paula-Galgo
6 ай бұрын
It’s fab just watching him!
@elliehouse2008
6 жыл бұрын
Wow. It continues to amaze me that pure talent can come from the strangest places!
@elliehouse2008
6 жыл бұрын
Keep rocking Steve!!
@jamesjordan-davies2704
4 жыл бұрын
I've watched this a few times, and probably commented before, but this never fails to bring a massive smile to me. The solo is absolutely face-melting, just mad skills. Beautiful work on the whole track...Legend!!
@philseager8469
Жыл бұрын
He is local to where I live and have seen him loads of times, he's bloody amazing
@dudeymcduderson
6 ай бұрын
If Steve Vai played Purple Rain. Incredible playing.
@Alberto-om3if
5 ай бұрын
Amazing playing
@guitargirlutube
7 ай бұрын
This actually made me cry- it’s the authenticity of the emotion which brings the lyrics to life and meaning.
@Paula-Galgo
7 ай бұрын
Yes, he’s a fab musician xx
@DK-ic5uc
3 жыл бұрын
Whenever i miss the song i go watch jack thammarat and then always end up here. Its the epitome
@CthuluWalkingBackwards
5 ай бұрын
There are just SO many wonderfully talented people out there.
@Paula-Galgo
5 ай бұрын
Yes, in Essex especially! X
@garyr1522
8 ай бұрын
I was really enjoying it all and thought yeh pretty good, and then we got to the solo, and then he went and blew the bloody doors off! Cracking job, as SamirG said below, a KZitem gem.
@Paula-Galgo
8 ай бұрын
He’s just fab! He was my son’s guitar teacher. Both he and my son Alex are now both professional musicians xx
@TriggaP123
5 ай бұрын
just found this and i got chills all over
@Paula-Galgo
5 ай бұрын
Very talented guitarist xx
@onlykeiran
4 ай бұрын
Beautiful work man ❤ much respect
@Paula-Galgo
4 ай бұрын
He’s still playing! He was my son’s guitar teacher. X
@zolitariglussey6302
3 жыл бұрын
Damn............. I think Prince would even be going.... WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@leoniepobke7565
5 жыл бұрын
Prince couldn't perform is song as good as Steve did here im telling ya folks!
@thesolitaryadventurer
Жыл бұрын
Steady on...
@jaylaw83
3 жыл бұрын
Ride that lightening!!! Jesus wept that was amazing!!!
@TheOlive60
5 ай бұрын
Pourquoi si court !😢 c’est tellement exceptionnel ! Insane gars ! Du très haut niveau 👍👍👍 bluffant! Je t’es écouté au moins 50 fois ! Prince est en toi mec !
@the_scotch
Жыл бұрын
I first saw this on Facebook many years ago. Whenever a pub/club band play Purple Rain I'm always excited and always make sure I listen to it cos it's so hard to pull off, and this is the best I've ever heard
@misspenguinpush9228
4 ай бұрын
Ohhh what a gold gem we have here, Steve Forward 12 years ago!!! I just found it, also thank you for the post @Paulaski :) He is nowadays also live on Twitch almost every day and is ABSOLUTELY amazing, a freaking Legend! If anyone wants to check him there.
@Paula-Galgo
4 ай бұрын
He still plays gigs as far as I know all around north Essex. Xx
@misspenguinpush9228
4 ай бұрын
@@Paula-Galgo Oh yes he does! It's why I said "also live on Twitch" ;)
@Paula-Galgo
4 ай бұрын
@@misspenguinpush9228 I’m in Essex this weekend, though catching Beautiful Dangerous on Friday in Colchester, and Fourtitde on Saturday. I love London and Essex for live music! Xx
@misspenguinpush9228
4 ай бұрын
@@Paula-Galgo Lucky you then! I'm just happy and I am so grateful I can hear him and some other awesome musicians on Twitch
@ednajoseph8601
5 ай бұрын
This is absolutely ethereal. Thank you
@JoeTheLion60
Жыл бұрын
Watched this a couple of years ago and now again tonight - best solo of Purple Rain I've ever heard - this should have millions of views.
@sherri42
Жыл бұрын
Just now seeing this and EPIC SOLO!
@jjnove
Ай бұрын
Amazing job Brother !!!! I own a studio and am not a big fan of playing to tracks BUT YOU CRUSHED IT !!!!! The people in the bar were very lucky that night
@bluematrix5001
9 ай бұрын
Beautiful!!! great Voice and solos
@Paula-Galgo
9 ай бұрын
Thank you, Steve still performs xx
@Justmyopinion761
3 ай бұрын
Wow you put a great vocal spin on this and it worked!! Great job brother!!!!
@sueo2
3 жыл бұрын
WOW i keep coming back to listen ti this brilliant rendition, never ever have i heard this played with such feeling. brings tears to my eyes , well done xx
@richh33
2 жыл бұрын
10 years to the night, and this is still one of the best things on YT. Keep rocking Steve 👌🎸
@steveforwarduk
Жыл бұрын
www.twitch.tv/steveforward - very much so!
@DarihoMusic
5 ай бұрын
thanks algorithm thanks steve forward❤
@Paula-Galgo
5 ай бұрын
He's fab isn't he? Check out the Beautiful Dangerous too xx
@davidduke9771
7 ай бұрын
Started off by saying " meh?"... ended up saying..." fucking hell!!"😂😂
@Paula-Galgo
7 ай бұрын
I know, he’s marvellous xx
@justinbentley934
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing cover, what a guitarist, well done that guy 🎸🎶👌👍
@MartinezAndre
12 жыл бұрын
How nice !!! Very, very beautiful solo !!! Great job !!!
@TheY2JMc
4 жыл бұрын
Ow holy god, that was spectacular!
@zolitariglussey6302
3 жыл бұрын
I just came......
@carloshernandez6823
2 жыл бұрын
Prince is smile in the heaven!!! Amazing performance🎸🎸🎸🎸
@Harry-o6g
6 ай бұрын
OMG ! This guitar was mesmerising... please give us more ❤
@Paula-Galgo
5 ай бұрын
He’s amazing!
@coolybes1406
4 ай бұрын
Lovely bro u nailed it..
@Paula-Galgo
4 ай бұрын
Absolutely fantastic 😻
@wassabi-g7p
2 ай бұрын
The solo was 👌👌👌
@Paula-Galgo
2 ай бұрын
He’s a fab musician xx
@Jordanleo85
3 жыл бұрын
till the day i die, this is the best version of purple rain ever, thank you x
@prince_amiir_nelson
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the guitar solo, you have made my hair stand on end 💜💜💜
@TendellGothenburg
6 ай бұрын
I saw Prince do an extremely long and amazing Purple Rain at Way Out West in Gothenburg, but this was amazing too. What a solo performance! Far out, man! And good feeling for the rest of the song also.
@Paula-Galgo
6 ай бұрын
It’s so cool 😎
@Jordanleo85
6 жыл бұрын
you just melted my face!!!!
@kentolarsson1647
3 ай бұрын
Great guitarplaying!!!
@Paula-Galgo
3 ай бұрын
Thank you, Steve’s a fab guitarist x
@eizolimelight
3 жыл бұрын
Various people have covered this song, but I think it's the best video among them!
@paulsutherland1475
9 ай бұрын
This showed up on my home feed. After watching it, I assumed there would be millions of views. Perhaps it will take off and get the views it deserves
@Paula-Galgo
9 ай бұрын
I hope so, I filmed it 10 years ago! Xx
@troysunshine1107
4 ай бұрын
Gat dang son. The freakin heart in it. Love it buddy.
@jeemtheater
7 ай бұрын
Unreal.. Amazing performance!
@lukeshort8785
2 жыл бұрын
My god man,ive got to say who ever was there did not deserve that performamce you jist gave on that guitar solo..YOU FELT THAT SHIT AND YOUR SOUL FLOWED INTO THE MUSIC,man ive seen vanhalen live...ive seen joe satriani,and many other great guitar players,but you just gave the absoloute best ive ever seen wth that one man..ive played for 40 years man and cant come close to your skills man...thank you very much for giving us a chunk of ur soul!!!!!going to watch again and share to facebook.
@carlosmcse
4 ай бұрын
He looks just like prince too.
@Paula-Galgo
4 ай бұрын
Errrrr I can’t see it myself!
@vladabg89
6 жыл бұрын
Best Purple Rain cover ever!!! One man band. :)
@FabryIl
10 ай бұрын
WoW, this guy made my day, awesome !
@Paula-Galgo
10 ай бұрын
He's still a musician in Essex UK xx
@zolitariglussey6302
3 жыл бұрын
Bro you can come play and sing for me and my wife any time!!! Love it!!!
@loveandparty4118
6 ай бұрын
When you play this on guitar you can't help but dance along to it...
@Paula-Galgo
6 ай бұрын
I know.... it’s such a fab song xx
@amangogna68
8 ай бұрын
Great song and fantastic vocals, guitar player ! ,
@Paula-Galgo
8 ай бұрын
Thank you, it's my son's music teacher. Xx
@johnwattdotca
9 ай бұрын
For sure this is my favorite Purple Rain guitar solo. Nice tones all the way through.
@Paula-Galgo
9 ай бұрын
Yes, he’s fab xx
@danielpaterson9824
2 жыл бұрын
Wow what a vibe that would have been in that pub, absolutely smashed it 🔥😮😊
@peaceandsmile1995
3 ай бұрын
awesome!
@Paula-Galgo
3 ай бұрын
I can't believe people are only seeing this now! It's been on my channel over ten years! Xx
@LeeWhalan-bi8kc
4 ай бұрын
Bloody hell, I did not expect that solo, seriously🤯 absolutely brilliant job, sorry to say i was waiting for it to fail, my apologies, but most players, if they cant go note for note just simply screw it up but you nailed it 👏🏼
@Paula-Galgo
4 ай бұрын
The London and Essex Pubs and clubs circuit is full of this type of raw talent. Xx
@陳先生-b8i
9 ай бұрын
You make me feel like watching Gary Moore playing solo.....
@Paula-Galgo
9 ай бұрын
Yes! He’s v talented... though my favourite is Brian May!
@paulosaldanha3285
3 ай бұрын
Do you know why certain songs don't die? Because they are not part of a moment... they are part of an eternity ! Thanks...Prince Eternal !
@Paula-Galgo
3 ай бұрын
I agree xx
@TheOlive60
7 ай бұрын
Comme on dit en français t’es habité man ! Je pense que Prince te voit et que ta version est juste incroyable !🙏🙏👍👍👍 quelle émotion! Chapeau bas l’artiste 😢! Insane ! 👍👍👍
@Paula-Galgo
7 ай бұрын
He is In Essex just 30 miles east of London! Come and visit, we have fantastic bands here! 💋
@keithmitchellguitarlessons585
5 жыл бұрын
Soooo frikkin good!!! Love it !!! Steve is ace
@troywest
Жыл бұрын
This is fantastic, so glad I stumbled across it
@DiamondPaintWithDiamondDave
4 ай бұрын
I need Steve Forward to give me guitar lessons from across the pond! I've got this gorgeous colorshifting Schecter Hellraiser sitting here and I know a whole 3 chords...
@Paula-Galgo
4 ай бұрын
Haha! I think if you put into KZitem what you want to learn, there are loads of teachers who have posted up videos xx
@marisacabral6710
4 ай бұрын
BRILLIANT
@jlapuz7391
6 ай бұрын
Freakin FANTASTIC!
@MrTmmyh
7 жыл бұрын
It looks like you feel right at home shredding that guitar! Keep on rocking, Steve!
@barzowhychill
7 ай бұрын
Woahhhh this so perfect,I really want u to play this song again ❤❤❤
@reginaldwoods7954
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a wonderful performance. Deeply touched by the way you play from the heart.
@terrydaniels9126
7 ай бұрын
Nice man dig it
@jayy5164
10 ай бұрын
Prince would love this 💜
@ericbeg1
10 ай бұрын
Incroyable virtuose, c'est magnifique !
@Paula-Galgo
10 ай бұрын
He’s fab isn’t he!
@shawnatl3347
Жыл бұрын
Glenn Tipton confidence and emotion to go along with Steve Via skill level. It’s perfect. It’s legendary
@jaisolart
8 ай бұрын
Wow ❤
@Paula-Galgo
8 ай бұрын
We are so lucky that Steve taught my son to play guitar and bass and is now also a professional musician xx
@earl81
5 ай бұрын
your solo made me cry fr
@AEDEL
2 жыл бұрын
World class solo!
@cyberghost4043
8 ай бұрын
Wow Amazing🥹Song Amazing guitar
@Paula-Galgo
8 ай бұрын
He is still performing!
@EdgedWeeds
5 жыл бұрын
phenomenal playing
@jacksonmarshallkramer5087
7 ай бұрын
The shred thing at the end nearly wrecked the entire performance.
@Paula-Galgo
6 ай бұрын
I just filmed it as it was my son's tutor x
@andreavedian
6 жыл бұрын
The great man would be so proud of you....
@patrickmayersr9623
7 жыл бұрын
incredible......😶.......herd loud and clear in land o' lakes , Wisconsin. USA. wow ,dude.great nite. A PLUS.
@jacksoncn1591
9 ай бұрын
fiquei hipnotizado pela sua performance !!
@Paula-Galgo
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! He was my son’s guitar teacher.
@tezzrexx
Жыл бұрын
Incredible!
@glennlindblad3122
7 ай бұрын
holy fuck that guitar solo
@tee_turtle
Жыл бұрын
Steve, dang such good tone, brought me to tears. Love you on Twitch too!
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