Music That Defines Our Memories
On Episode 128 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Richard Cole from the Amari Purple Talk Podcast (AmariCommunications.com) joins the show to talk about "Partyman" from the Batman soundtrack. We talk about Richard's history with comics, our assessment of the song's lyrics as they pertain to it being a song sung by the Joker, and touch … Continue reading Episode 128: Partyman
On Episode 127 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Jerry Bonner and I look to the stars for inspiration as we discuss the Prince and Sheena Easton duet, "The Arms of Orion" from Batman. This love ballad relies heavily on astrological metaphors, so join us in the Sea of Tranquility and stay for … Continue reading Episode 127: The Arms of Orion
On Episode 126 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Karen Shedrick returns to the show to chat with me about the sexy, dangerous, and rockin' "Electric Chair." This Batman track gets into some sci-fi thought police territory as a song about the sin of lustful thoughts. Plus, it's sung from the perspective of the Joker, so … Continue reading Episode 126: Electric Chair
On Episode 125 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, new podcast guest Joe Andrews joins me to talk about the opening song from the Batman album, "The Future." Prince's dystopian vision, sung from the perspective of the Dark Knight himself, sets the tone for the project with its stark electronic drum beat and foreboding synths. "I've … Continue reading Episode 125: The Future
Considering how quickly the Lovesexy album was written and recorded, it shouldn't be a surprise that there aren't many extraneous B-sides and remixes to accompany the three released singles. Despite the lack of quantity, each of the 7" and 12" singles, with one exception, offered something you couldn't find on the album. Alphabet St. (This Is Not … Continue reading High-Speed Dub Review: Prince’s Lovesexy Era B-Sides and 12″ Remixes
On Episode 124 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Todd Sanzone (@PRN4EVR on Twitter) and I break down the bawdy Camille track, "Scarlet Pussy." The B-side to "I Wish U Heaven" couldn't be further away from the themes presented on the A-side, but that's ok. At the end of the day, it's still Prince, … Continue reading Episode 124: Scarlet Pussy
On Episode 123 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Richard Cole from the Amari Purple Talk Podcast (AmariCommunications.com) pays the pod another visit to talk about "Escape." This "Glam Slam" B-side acts as a spiritual successor to its A-side while offering up musical & lyrical treats that are unique to this composition. Free … Continue reading Episode 123: Escape
On Episode 122 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Dr. Tara Betts joins the podcast for the first time to chat with me about the final track from Lovesexy, "Positivity." This ode to the power of positive thinking can thwart the creepy-crawly Spooky Electric, uplift those living with poverty & bleak situations while lifting us … Continue reading Episode 122: Positivity
Sheila E.'s time with Prince was nearing its end. Her third, a self-titled album on Paisley Park/Warner Bros. Records, was released on February 24th, 1987. While Prince and Sheila would continue to collaborate through 1988-89's Lovesexy tour, it would be another 26 years before he would help write another song that she would record after … Continue reading Sheila E. (1987)
On Episode 121 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Aisha Staggers and I talk about the third and final single from the Lovesexy album, "I Wish U Heaven." Is Prince acting wistful and nostalgic towards past lovers, friends, and associates? Or is he using it as a high road kiss-off to those who … Continue reading Episode 121: I Wish U Heaven