I'm kinda partial to Gary Moore's take on it. The look on George's face while Gary is playing says it all.

It’s a nice solo, but he kinda went on a bit long. imo

hilarious take…please post video of your guitar soloing, I am sure we’d love to hear it.

Almost any rock guitar solo is average compared to solos by jazz and classical virtuosos…no?

Agreed. It's fine, great tone and suits the song well.

Yeah. Prince is one of my favorite rhythm guitarists of all time, I’m not that big a fan of his soloing.

Thanks. I agree.

Nope

The difference is HOW HE SELLS IT! He owned it and showed passion. Sure lots of us sit back and say “ I can play that”, but he did it, as him. It was he who strung all those licks together and served em up. My criticism is that there was absolutely no gently weeping.