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I have been playing for 50 years.I wouldn't even try to play an acoustic 12 string lead on the 15 fret.Nice to see someone rock and stomp the feet .You got it in your blood and soul.

As particular as Prince was I think he would be proud of this rendition well done man

To all the mellenials. This is what real music sounds like..

Did I just Watch some one play a prefect guitar solo on a distorted 12 string acoustic? What strange sorcery is this? That was amazing!!! You rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In a world of autotuned synthesized bullshit this gives me hope. You are amazing, beautifully played and sung. Thank you for putting in the hours and sharing your gift.

Jay Howie You, sir, are simply a girt from God. Your talents are out of this universe. Im very thankful to have stumbled on to your channel about 5 months ago, and i listen all the time. I wanted you to know, Im 55 years old and have been playing guitar for 43 of those years. Your amazing talent has inspired me to push myself to be better. I turn on your music, grab my ole Alvarez grand auditorium guitar, and start strumming along. You've taught me how to run leads, improve rhythm, and the big one is, I am learning to do something I've only dreamed of being able to do, im able to use a slide now. Im far from being stage ready playing it, but I can see it actually happening now, and not just in my dreams. Your rendition of "Purple Rain" is incredible. Masterfully done. The best I've ever heard. Thank you brother for sharing your talents with all of us. I know im not the only one that you have inspired and / or taught to play better. And i say better, i mean, a lot Better lol

I've been surviving life's storms for over 50 years, only because of music like this, please don't stop playing & sharing

His voice is like Joe Cocker meets Bob Dylan, I like it, like it a lot.

Just shows you don’t have to be famous to have God given talent. Jay oozes musicality . The guy is just one talented being.😊

First time hearing this cat. I was waiting for him to switch guitars on the solo but he's like "nahh, i'll just knock it out with the 12 and make it look easy" what a ninja.

I love it how music can make you forget about everything, stop whatever you're doing and just listen.... Makes me feel alive, more then alive.. I sometimes tear up because it makes me feel so good. This was one of those moments, thank you for making my day!

I have listened to this track about 200 times in the last week. I’m absolutely transfixed by this song. I’ll also add that I’ve also listened to all the original versions by Prince on KZfaq and I keep coming back to this one.

All I can say is OUTSTANDING!

My hat is off to you Sir for playing this tribute to Prince so beautifully with heart & feeling.

I just stumbled upon this now, and wow. It shook me. I’ve listened to it 4 times in a row now. There were big shoes to fill and he nailed it above and beyond.

I am 76 and I just said a prayer for myself. The prayer was that I want to be even half that good. Thanks and I will keep trying.

3:29 gives me chills all the time

You're right....never heard it like this! Well done brother

WOW!!! I have been a Prince fan for 40 years and I have yet to hear a cover worthy of commenting or even liking. THIS is by far THE BEST cover of Purple Rain I've ever heard! Listen to this on his bday...😞😞💜💜👏👏👏

Just like the title says.. You've never heard it like this.. Well done sir 👍

Buddy ... I've loved this song since the day it was released and have been fortunate enough to witness some awesome cover of it but yours is without doubt the single best version I have ever heard since Prince himself and I'm almost 60 years old ... if he is indeed up there looking down on us I feel certain he would say " now that's how to cover a song " ... you made it as individual and unique as Prince always was and truth be known .... I reckon with how modest he actually was, he would've preferred your version.... very very well done !!!

This guy is incredible. I can't stop listening to his music.

To cover as great and well known of a song as Purple Rain, by such a legendary and inimitable artist as Prince, and do so on an acoustic, and have it be on a 12 string, and write your own solo, and sing it amazingly well, and do it with feeling, AND make it this amazing, and to do it in a single take, with zero editing is absolutely crushing it on soooo many levels. Strong slow clap, and a manly tear in my eye. Mad respect. Bravo

Holy Jesus on a rubber pogo stick!!!! Fuck this was hands down the BEST cover I've ever heard. Now THIS is how this song should have been released!! BRAVO!!!!!!

Play what ya want man. we'll keep listening.

Bending on the old 12 string!! Sir, you have heart, soul, and big ol' brass balls! I love you man!

Bad ass acoustic version of the song. Thank you for sharing it with the world.

Prince was an awesome musician who followed his own path, nice tribute!

That was truly awesome and I absolutely enjoyed your version immensely!!! I was less than 5 miles away from Prince when he died!!!! And his mom was a block away when I moved away!!!

I want to leave you a thousand likes. This was played at a close friend's funeral and I hadn't played the track since that day. Beautifully done, I'm crying my eyes out but playing it over again! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was definitely an artful cover. Thank you. Am I the only one that hears Wish You Were Here sometimes in both the strumming and the lead?

Like the South African Guitar in The background. Kool Playing Real Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep Playing Now.

I’ve never heard this song before and I’m absolutely stunned by this performance. I’ve been playing guitar for 8 years and I don’t even understand how you can be that good. Hats off to you, sir.

I’m in awe. Just, wow

Dude has SOUL ! A quality lacking in so many artists today. Give me goosebumps when I listen to him. Keep it up Jay, love it!

One of the most awesome things I've ever heard

There isn't enough talent like this in there world. Wow!

Very Soulful. Prince would be proud. Thank you for sharing.

Jay Howie is a great guitarist. No question

Magnifique ,quel beau solo.whaouuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!

Make it cry brother ! Make it cry !!!!!! Cleans the SOUL!!!

What am I watching and hearing? That's no ordinary guitar and those are not ordinary vocals! Am I dreaming??

Very good sir…. I can appreciate anything from fuggazzi to buddy Holley. And catch a lot of flak from the hard core rocker friends when I tell them that prince could tear it I say. Dilly dilly

Hell yeah! 12 string guitar!! ❤️

I am very impressed with his style and awesome vocals. Outstanding!!

BEAUTIFUL

You’ve got heart brother, you cant make music like this if your heart’s not in it. Great video 👍

As badass as this this cover is, I'll even throw in legend status cover... Prince did nobody a favor with his vocal abilities. That said, indeed this a premium cover. Well done, no doubt

This is amazing! So much soul. Prince would be proud. Music is the greatest gift to the world. Thank you for making this world better.

1st time I have been blown away by that song, just incredible, mate.

Man, that's one of the best songs ever. And you played it with all your heart and soul. Thanks for that, with tears in my eyes. Joe from Germany

Without a doubt the BEST version of purple rain EVER!!

Who Wouldn't Have Memories Associated with this Classic Tune... Absolutely AMAZING Remake of the Song StelleR JoB, You Did IT Justice ⚖ 🎵 ‼️

Great rendition to enjoy on what would have been Prince's 63rd birthday...

Brother just keep them coming.if nobody connects shame on you .we all felt it

Some music brings me to tears, the feel and truth in how I hear it. This is one. Thank you JH

Your Right. I’ve never heard it like this B4.!!!

My god the passion in this interpretation is awe inspiring. I’d give my right arm to be able to play the guitar like this.

Einfach nur gut. Weltklasse.

This is freaking sick. Talk about originality. That's hot man

Love the ring of a 12 string acoustic.👍👍🇨🇦

Absolutely beautiful cover , well done , brilliant guitar playing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

My brother’s a songwriter in Nashville and he texted me to listen to you. Wow! I’m blown away! Thank you!

Wow, my heart was unhinged from start to finish. The passion was just overwhelming. God bless you sir for sharing it to the world.

Simply beautiful

Ouuuuu! What freaking soul, damn you got it all Jay.. thanks so much for the soul food🔥

Wow. Watched this multiple times. Incredible. AWESOME!!!!!!

I felt like I am listening to this song for the first time again, you are brilliant. I would really like to listen to some of your own writings, I am sure there are more than just a few gems to explore.

As a Prince fan this now brings tears to my eyes....THANK YOU...MAY YOU LIVE TO SEE THE DAWN....GOD BLESS.

Nice touch! You have a voice comparable to Ray Lamontagne. Smokey, smooth and soulful!

Exceptional guitar work in this rendition. Jay and Rod Stewart together on this number would not only bring the house down but serve as a lasting tribute to Prince's legacy as a world class entertainer for years to come. Kudos Jay you truly are talented as a musician and a man who makes his own path in the world of music.

I would love to hear you do "Can't you see" by Marshal Tucker. Your voice and guitar skills are perfect for it.

Not my favorite cover of this, but I absolutely love your voice, man. Tone, texture, dynamics.... and then there's your playing. Yeah.

Fantastic job brother, very heartfelt...keep on putting out tunes with this soul...you are superb

Absolutely incredible

Dude, that was awesome and I'm LOVING that 12 string! Don't ever stop what you're doing.

Wow, outstanding. Sounds a little like Joe cocker.... Love this song and Prince

How could I not subscribe after seeing this????? Impossible………subscribed and listening again. Holy C *#p, best cover of this song…..period!!!!!!!

One word Brilliant.

One hell’ve a job, best cover I have ever heard 👍

Thank you Sir, and bless you 🙏🏼

Best wishes from Switzerland and thank you for this version...you just nailed it! Please play Dead Flowers (Rolling Stones)

Hi Jay ... And Greetings from Australia ... Old timer guitar player here (nearly 50 years) ....seriously best version of that that song ever ... I just bought back an old 12 string that I sold many years ago and am loving playing this .... Rock on man .... AWSESOME

Dude thats just fucking wild! Great job i would listen to this over 95% of the buklshit they put on the radio these days! Keep it up!

Wow just wow love that voice

I receive notification..... I click..... simple as.... 😁

Its diffanly awsome love it...

Extraordinary skills Jay - brilliant version.

Checking the RSA flag in the back, the song, the voice... Gives me hope in mankind....awe!!

I prefer this version to the original version, well played brother

This guy is a true talent and has got soul sweatin out of him. Such passion 🎸👍🏼

This guy's AMAZING, the opening of this song sounds similar to the ROLLING STONES, ANGIE I think 🤔.

An excellent composition, in these times when we all need to compromise some and try to be friends. Sometimes all that happens is to be friends, to try and take it to another level isn't going to end in happiness. Perhaps friendship is the only thing you can achieve with another person, no matter what you wish for. 🤓

Beautiful sound ..never stop. You have sooo much talent! Been sharing with everyone..getting you even more fans ✌♥️😎

...and the You Tube algorithm Gods smile down on this mere mortal of a guitar player in search of "Real" musicians! Well Done Jay, Well Done Jay!

Man. I feel this shit❤

That gravelly raspy vocal style brings to mind Joe Cocker, Bryan Adams, and Rod Stewart. A spectacularly beautiful rendition of a classic Prince tune this is indeed, sir. I'm a subscriber here for sure.

Nice one Jay Keep going and have fun !!

Bravo bravo. Beautifully done.