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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →