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."  https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/09/05/wonderful-ass-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "I can always find time 4 your ass." This bouncy, not-so-subtle vault track was one of the first I heard when I discovered the world … Continue reading Episode 174: Wonderful Ass →

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." https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/08/21/we-can-fuck-we-can-funk-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "I'm testing positive for the funk." The fuck vs. … Continue reading Episode 173: We Can Fuck / We Can Funk →

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 Episode 172: The Dance Electric →

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. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/07/24/our-destiny-roudhouse-garden-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ … Continue reading Episode 171: Our Destiny / Roadhouse Garden →

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 Episode 170: Love & Sex (’84) →

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. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/06/18/fathers-song-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ A special message for Father's Day covering an instrumental piano based song written for … Continue reading Episode 169: Father’s Song →

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 Episode 168: Electric Intercourse →

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. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/06/04/velvet-kitty-cat-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "I'll let U pet her, but then U gotta scat." Don't let the title … Continue reading Episode 167: Velvet Kitty Cat →

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. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/05/28/katrinas-paper-dolls-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Katrina makes paper dolls. It's better than bein' lonely." Not nearly bombastic enough for the Purple Rain … Continue reading Episode 166: Katrina’s Paper Dolls →

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? https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/04/23/extraloveable-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Extraloveable, honey, don't U wanna...take a bath with me?" Prince takes sexual obsession way too … Continue reading Episode 165: Extraloveable →