Press Rewind: A Prince Lyrics Podcast

On episode 185 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I try to figure out precisely what Prince is trying to say with this memorable track on Mazarati's Paisley Park debut, “100 MPH.” Prince's original version can be found on the Originals project, released in 2019. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and … Continue reading 100 MPH: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 184 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I tackle another track from Sheila E.'s debut album, The Glamorous Life. The anticipation of “Noon Rendezvous” gets the best of me when discussing Prince's version from the Originals project. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things … Continue reading Noon Rendezvous: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 183 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Sheila E.'s breakthrough hit, “The Glamorous Life,” gets the royal treatment. Karen Shedrick joins me to chat about how lingerie store hook-ups work on Prince's version from the Originals project. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press … Continue reading The Glamorous Life: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 182 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Richard Cole (richardcolemusic.com) returns to the show to talk about Prince's version of the brilliant and memorable Jill Jones track, “Baby, You're a Trip.” It's an episode and a half, and we don't care. Check out Richard's podcasts on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@amaricommunications4183 Check out the … Continue reading Baby, You're a Trip: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 181 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Jerry Bonner and I dispel all rumors that the life of a gigolo isn't a lonely one despite the sex, money, and adoration. We're discussing Prince's version of The Time's classic, “Gigolos Get Lonely Too.” Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us … Continue reading Gigolos Get Lonely Too: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 180 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I go over the lyrics to the sincere love ballad “You're My Love” from the Originals project, which was ultimately given to Kenny Rogers in the mid-80s. Happy Valentine's Day! Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. … Continue reading You're My Love: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 179 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Dr. Tara Betts, author of Refuse to Disappear, returns to the show to help me chop up the “case of the Mondays” anthem Prince wrote, recorded, and intended for Apollonia 6 but ultimately gave to The Bangles, “Manic Monday.” Check out the Press Rewind discord at … Continue reading Manic Monday: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 178 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Farooq Ansari brings me a mirror so we can reflect on Prince's version of The Time's most recognizable track, “Jungle Love.” Oh-we-oh-we-oh. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at … Continue reading Jungle Love: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 177 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I apply foundation and color to the base of the Vanity 6 track, “Make-Up.” Prince's version can be found on the 2019 Originals project. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be … Continue reading Make-Up: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 176 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Angel Monique and I duet on Prince's version of The Family's debut single, “The Screams of Passion.” Let me hear you scream! Follow Angel on her various social media platforms and be on the lookout for her return to baking at Daisy Bee & … Continue reading The Screams of Passion: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 175 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I delve into the male sexual fantasies that permeate Prince's track written for Apollonia 6 and the Purple Rain film, “Sex Shooter.” Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at … Continue reading Sex Shooter: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 174 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I ruminate, excogitate, marinate and demonstrate my understanding of the lyrics to the Purple Rain era vault track, “Wonderful Ass.”  Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and … Continue reading Wonderful Ass: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 173 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Julian Long and I combine forces to discuss an explicit vault track, “We Can Fuck,” that turned into a vulgar and gross yet less explicit official release for the Graffiti Bridge Soundtrack, “We Can Funk.” Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join … Continue reading We Can Fuck/We Can Funk: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 172 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to “The Dance Electric,” a song that Prince gave his friend and former bandmate, Andre Cymone. This Purple Rain Deluxe inclusion tells us that “it's almost time to go.” Not exactly the uplifting message for a dance track, but is there … Continue reading The Dance Electric: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 171 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Leslie Ballard and I divide and conquer this medley from the Purple Rain Deluxe. “Our Destiny/Roadhouse Garden” has a storied past, having come from an infamous birthday show at First Ave in 1984 and likely recorded for other projects but never released as standalone songs. Check … Continue reading Our Destiny/Roudhouse Garden: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 170 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I am joined by new guest, CydneeC, to chat about the 1984 recording of “Love & Sex,” not to be confused with another unrelated song with the same title recorded a couple of years later. Prince wants to get freaky in the Upper Room. Will God … Continue reading Love & Sex ('84): Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 169 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I briefly discuss the Purple Rain vault track, “Father's Song” on this Father's Day. If your dad is in your life, let them know you care before it's too late. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things … Continue reading Father's Song: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 168 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I'm joined by Kevin Evans to chat about the emotionally charged ballad that almost made it into the Purple Rain film, “Electric Intercourse.” Did Prince make the right choice to write and record a new song for this slot in the movie? Let's discuss how the lyrics give … Continue reading Electric Intercourse: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 167 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I'm talking about something furry, cuddly, and fat – “Velvet Kitty Cat” from the Purple Rain Deluxe release. This innuendo-laden vault track likely intended for Vanity 6, gets petted and dissected. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things … Continue reading Velvet Kitty Cat: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 166 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I welcome a new guest, India M, to the show to chat about the metaphor-laden “Katrina's Paper Dolls,” released as a vault track from the Purple Rain Deluxe. If you'd like to follow any of India's projects, check out her links here. Check out the Press … Continue reading Katrina's Paper Dolls: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 165 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to the edgier, grittier version of “Extraloveable” from Prince's early '80s vault. How do this version's lyrics compare to the song's released version 30 years later? Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. … Continue reading Extraloveable: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 164 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Julian Long and I break down the strange relationship Prince describes in “Teacher, Teacher.” Does Prince's stripped-down '82 version hold more emotional weight than Wendy & Lisa's sunnier '85 version? Listen to our thoughts and join in on the discussion. Be sure to follow Julian's … Continue reading Teacher, Teacher: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 163 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to an unreleased vault track, “Lust U Always.” A song with a controversial legacy and a polarizing opinion that many feel should stay in the vault forever. Do you agree? Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us … Continue reading Lust U Always: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 162 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I am joined by Jack Riedy to discuss the overall themes of the 1999 and Purple Rain era vault track “Possessed,” as well as the subtle but important performance, musical and lyrical differences between the '82 and '84 versions. Jack's writing and podcast appearances can … Continue reading Possessed: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 161 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss two more songs from the excellent 1999 Super Deluxe, “Don't Let Him Fool Ya” and “Do Yourself a Favor.” Both are pretty straightforward, funky songs, and Prince's Jamie Starr persona makes a memorable appearance on one of them. Check out the Press Rewind … Continue reading Don't Let Him Fool Ya/Do Yourself a Favor: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 160 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to yet another rockabilly-new wave mash-up of Prince's during the early '80s, “No Call U,” which can be found on the 1999 Super Deluxe. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press … Continue reading No Call U: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 159 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Christy Norman from The Mountains and the Sea Podcast joins me in discussing the cryptic, beautiful and emotional “Moonbeam Levels,” which can be found on both the 1999 Super Deluxe and the 4Ever compilation. The Mountains and the Sea Podcast can be found wherever you … Continue reading Moonbeam Levels: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 158 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I dig deep into my northern European ancestry in an attempt to relate to the northern Midwest accent Prince uses for the chorus to “Yah, You Know” off the 1999 Super Deluxe release. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in … Continue reading Yah, You Know: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 157 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Eloy Lasanta and I talk about Prince's unreleased gem, “Purple Music,” from 2019's 1999 Super Deluxe. This widely bootlegged vault track is one of the crowning achievements from these sessions despite never getting an official release. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us … Continue reading Purple Music: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 156 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I dig into the reggae-lite lyrics of Prince's regretful “If It'll Make U Happy” from the 1999 Super Deluxe. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net, and @PressRewindPod … Continue reading If It'll Make U Happy: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 155 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I briefly talk about the sweet, inoffensive Rockabilly track “You're All I Want” from the 1999 Super Deluxe. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net, and @PressRewindPod on … Continue reading You're All I Want: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 154 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, we work it like a radio and “Turn It Up” for this 1999-era vault track and discuss the radio metaphors used & the potential reasons why it was scrapped. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. … Continue reading Turn It Up: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 153 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I try to “Rearrange” my brain around this 1999-era vault track that served as the basis for “Lady Cab Driver.” The lyrics for these two songs are nothing alike, but “Rearrange” does remind me of Prince's earlier work. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym … Continue reading Rearrange: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 152 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I try to make heads or tails of the not very explicit except for the song title, “Vagina.” A garage rock anomaly about a “half-boy, half-girl” that has mesmerized our narrator. Did we get what we wanted with this vault track? Check out the Press … Continue reading Vagina: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 151 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the upward mobility mantra and conservative idiom, “Money Don't Grow On Trees,” a vault track from late 1981 released on the 1999 Super Deluxe. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be … Continue reading Money Don't Grow On Trees: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 150 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Arthur Turnbull from The Music Snobs Podcast returns to the show to chat about another of Prince's 1981 vault recordings, “Strange Way.” We dig into the context around the songwriting and who he had in mind when writing the lyrics. Episodes of The Music Snobs podcast … Continue reading Strange Way: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

Prince opened each show on the Controversy tour by playing an acapella gospel hymn, “The Second Coming,” over the PA system for concert attendees. What is this song actually about, though? On episode 149 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I talk about the spirituality found within this short but effective track. Check out the Press Rewind … Continue reading The Second Coming: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 148 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I talk about the unreleased companion to Dirty Mind's “Gotta Broken Heart Again,” “Broken.” Prince still isn't over being dumped, but at least he knows how to throw an awesome old-fashioned rave-up to celebrate his woes. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and … Continue reading Broken: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 147 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Micah Simpson from the Purple Underground YouTube Channel joins me in discussing the Dirty Mind/Controversy era vault track, “She's Just a Baby.” We discuss who is the often-cited inspiration for this song as well as carefully navigate the age gap issue that this song addresses.  … Continue reading She's Just a Baby: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 146 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I head to Prince's home studio in Orono, MN, where Prince recorded much of his Dirty Mind LP and a couple of unreleased gems, “Lisa” and “Rough.” Was “Lisa” written about his new keyboardist, Lisa Coleman? Was “Rough” intended for the first Time album? Listen … Continue reading Lisa/Rough: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 145 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I travel back to July 1979, Boulder, Colorado, to talk about the pseudo-side band project, The Rebels. Prince and his new touring band take time away from Minneapolis to write and record new music that never saw the light of day. I focus the episode … Continue reading Hard to Get/If I Love You Tonight/The Loser/You (The Rebels): Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 144 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover an enjoyable disco banger, believed to have been recorded in 1979, “Kiss Me Quick.” Prince sings from a female perspective, possibly the first time he used pronouns to fit a prospective singer other than himself. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and … Continue reading Kiss Me Quick: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 143 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I'm talking about five songs pulled from Prince's vault recorded in late 1978 or early 1979 at his France Avenue home in Edina, MN. “Donna” and “Nadara” (or Nadera or Nadeara) are sensitive ballads written about mysterious (to us at least) women. “Baby, Baby, Baby” and … Continue reading Donna/Nadara/Baby, Baby, Baby/Down a Long Lonely Road/Miss You: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

The convoluted recording history of “Wouldn't You Love to Love Me?” takes front and center on episode 142 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast. Besides who Prince offered this song to and how many times he recorded it over the span of 10 years, there are some lyrics worth discussing as well.  Check out … Continue reading Wouldn't You Love to Love Me?: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

Prince lets his freak flag fly on “Neurotic Lover's Bedroom,” the song he recorded after receiving a drum machine as a gift from his new manager. On episode 141 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I'll be diving into the depravity alone, no spotter on standby, to help me navigate the kinky side of Prince's … Continue reading Neurotic Lover's Bedroom: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

After the New York City setback in 1976, Prince hired a manager and returned to the studio. Two songs recorded in 1977 that were never officially released by him, “Make It Through the Storm” and “We Can Work It Out,” are the focus of episode 140 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast. With lyrics … Continue reading Make It Through the Storm/We Can Work It Out: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

I take a step back in time on episode 139 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast. A time before Prince was signed to Warner Bros. Records and a time before Prince even had a place of his own to live. I've journeyed back to 1976, when he was living at the Anderson home … Continue reading Leaving For New York/Nightingale/Rock Me, Lover: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

I take a step back in time on episode 138 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast. A time before Prince was signed to Warner Bros. Records and a time before Prince even had a place of his own to live. I've journeyed back to 1976, when he was living at the Anderson home in … Continue reading Don't You Wanna Ride/I Spend My Time Loving You: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On episode 137 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Ernie Wyles & I declare that the 80s are over, and the time has come for us to discuss the lyrics to The Scandalous Sex Suite B-side, “Sex.” Do the lyrics live up to our deviant expectations for a song with this simple yet scandalous title? Check out … Continue reading Sex: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On Episode 136 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Dr. Tara Betts & I talk through the lyrics to “I Love U In Me,” a B-side from the Batman era. This quiet storm ballad replaces Prince's commonly used innuendos and metaphors with frank sexual language. We also ponder the intent of a strange … Continue reading I Love U In Me: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

On Episode 135 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Aisha Staggers & I talk about the lyrics to Prince's sex-pest anthem, “Feel U Up.” This long-gestating track dates back to late 1981 and was intended for the abandoned 1986 Camille project before finally finding a home as the B-side to Batman's “Partyman.” Aisha … Continue reading Feel U Up: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →