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A few important vids to show yall before they get taken down.
In 1985, there was not a bigger star than Prince. He was the biggest celebrity on earth. He was THE SHIT. And mysterious.
With the internet, celebrities today are over-exposed. But back then, you may hear him say a few words on an awards show like the AMAs. And that was just about all you got. I don't think he ever did many interviews.
His odd demeanor and soft-spokenness in this first video just added to the mystique. I think he was very overwhelmed at, and uncomfortable with the pedestal of fame he's been put on.
Same show, killing it with Purple Rain. No pre-recorded backing track, no lip syncing. Epic.
And then the Grammys, same year. EVERYONE was waiting for Prince to show up and do a song. But there was rumors that he had such a hectic concert schedule he probably couldn't make it.
So when he did show up, everybody was like YESSS! He does "Baby I'm a Star" and just floored everyone. You'll never see the likes of this again.
My GF, who wasn't even born then, seems jealous of all the attention I've been giving Prince lately. I'm still sad about his death. A part of my childhood and a part of my heart died with him. RIP Prince.
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