Episode 184: Noon Rendezvous

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. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2024/04/29/noon-rendezvous-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast "I love our noon rendezvous." https://youtu.be/XqFEpHXqFzg?si=-OCR77eCENaCXZXz The goal of each episode of Press Rewind … Continue reading Episode 184: Noon Rendezvous

Episode 183: The Glamorous Life

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. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2024/03/31/the-glamorous-life-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast "Without love - it ain't much." https://youtu.be/F8jjS3hCQRo?si=OViR7iZDLLQesIu4 https://youtu.be/6Zqtl8azCs8?si=ZLH8gHa3rhp6fBjD The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is … Continue reading Episode 183: The Glamorous Life

Episode 182: Baby, You’re a Trip

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. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2024/03/11/baby-youre-a-trip-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast "I know those people say, they say you don't … Continue reading Episode 182: Baby, You’re a Trip

Episode 181: Gigolos Get Lonely Too

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." https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2024/02/26/gigolos-get-lonely-too-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast "I've got more money than you could imagine in your … Continue reading Episode 181: Gigolos Get Lonely Too

Episode 180: You’re My Love

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! https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2024/02/12/youre-my-love-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast "You're my love & I'll never let you down." https://youtu.be/3o84aYs15go?si=DbzBf2O2pEshm7gX The goal of each episode of … Continue reading Episode 180: You’re My Love

Episode 179: Manic Monday

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." https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2024/01/28/manic-monday-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Time it goes so fast, when … Continue reading Episode 179: Manic Monday

Episode 178: Jungle Love

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. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/11/12/jungle-love-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "U bring only water, baby. Cuz if U'r hungry, take a bite of me." https://youtu.be/VimhzZyd0Wc?si=IJPRkdpkCEaNWGjz As cited during the episode, check out … Continue reading Episode 178: Jungle Love

Episode 177: Make-Up

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. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/10/31/make-up-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Smoke a cigarette. I'm not ready yet." https://youtu.be/sOZVJODyiRA?si=B7j14i-0NBHrysG9 The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a … Continue reading Episode 177: Make-Up

Episode 176: The Screams of Passion

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! https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/10/15/the-screams-of-passion-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "A robin sings a masterpiece that lives & dies unheard for screams of passion." https://youtu.be/Y3t-FKs_vGM?si=Krp9Gs7LfZJ8jpsA https://youtu.be/Fu2XUAk3pdQ?si=k7uitVJbbjbls_VO The goal of each episode … Continue reading Episode 176: The Screams of Passion

Episode 175: Sex Shooter

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." https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/09/29/sex-shooter-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Come on, kiss the gun. Guaranteed for fun." https://youtu.be/UmTqS2IBkTc?si=p8VRAA3kU6Cw67uu The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track … Continue reading Episode 175: Sex Shooter