📰The Prince Estate Releases Rare 2011 Performance of “Adore” for Valentine’s Day 2026
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A love song that never ages — newly unearthed, newly illuminated, newly adored ❤️
On February 14, 2026, the Prince Estate gifted the world a rare treasure: previously unseen footage of Prince performing “Adore” live in 2011, released through the official Prince channel just in time for Valentine’s Day.
The performance — intimate, vocally stunning, and unmistakably heartfelt — reminds fans why “Adore” has remained one of the most cherished ballads in Prince’s entire catalogue.
✦ A Valentine’s Day Gift From the Vault
The Estate has been gradually opening the vault in recent years, sharing select live performances that highlight Prince’s artistry at different stages of his career. This 2011 rendition of “Adore” is a perfect example of why these releases matter: it captures Prince in full command of his voice, his band, and the emotional architecture of the song.
The timing is no accident. “Adore” has long been a Valentine’s Day anthem — a slow, devotional masterpiece that has soundtracked weddings, proposals, anniversaries, and quiet late‑night moments for nearly four decades.
✦ The Legacy of “Adore”
Originally released on Sign O’ The Times in 1987, “Adore” is widely regarded as one of Prince’s greatest love songs — a lush, falsetto‑driven confession built on gospel harmonies, soul phrasing, and the unmistakable warmth of the Minneapolis sound.
The song was written, produced, and performed entirely by Prince, a hallmark of the Sign O’ The Times era, where he was operating at peak creative independence.
Its arrangement, vocal layering, and emotional depth reflect the intensely personal nature of the material he was crafting during that period.
✦ Why This 2011 Performance Matters
Prince’s live interpretations of “Adore” evolved dramatically over the years — sometimes stripped down, sometimes extended, sometimes playful, sometimes devastatingly intimate.
The newly released 2011 version captures him in a mature, soulful mode:
• relaxed but precise
• tender but powerful
• playful but deeply connected to the audience
It’s a reminder that Prince didn’t just perform “Adore” — he inhabited it.
✦ Watch the Official Release
Here is the Estate’s Valentine’s Day 2026 upload:
✦ A Love Letter From the Vault
This release isn’t just a video — it’s a reminder of Prince’s ability to make love feel cinematic, spiritual, and deeply human.
On a day built around affection, connection, and devotion, the Estate chose the perfect offering.
And as always with Prince, the timing, the emotion, and the artistry feel divinely aligned.
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