On Episode 49 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, the musician Snax (snaxonline.org), and I talk about the dark and foreboding 1999 era B-side, "Irresistible Bitch." Prince is being used, abused and treated like dirt....but he still comes back for more. A tale of masochistic obsession and terminology ownership happens to also be … Continue reading Episode 49: Irresistible Bitch
Month: June 2021
Episode 48: Horny Toad
On Episode 48 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, fellow blogger Zachary Hoskins (PrinceSongs.org) joins me to chat about the ridiculous, ballsy, yet still somehow enjoyable 1999 era B-side, "Horny Toad." Prince delivers a winking nod to his nasty persona throughout the song's lyrics and we cover it line by deviant line. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2020/01/15/prince-lyrics-podcast-horny-toad/ … Continue reading Episode 48: Horny Toad
Episode 47: How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore
On Episode 47 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Prince gets emotionally raw with us on his piano and a microphone break-up ballad, "How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore." The "1999" B-side gave us a glimpse of Prince we hadn't seen much of before. It's just one lousy dime…pick up the phone … Continue reading Episode 47: How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore
Episode 46: International Lover
On Episode 46 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, things get steamy when I discuss the lyrics to the sensual, seductive, and playful "International Lover" off Prince's 1999 album. It's an iconic ballad that, along with "Do Me, Baby," established the Prince brand of balladry to be used as a template for countless … Continue reading Episode 46: International Lover
Episode 45: All the Critics Love U in New York
On Episode 45 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I welcome first time guest, Leslie Ballard, to the show to discuss "All The Critics Love U In New York" off Prince's 1999 album. We touch on some of the early critical praise that Prince was receiving at this point in his career and … Continue reading Episode 45: All the Critics Love U in New York
Episode 44: Lady Cab Driver
On Episode 44 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Karen Shedrick & I dive into "Lady Cab Driver," the sex-as-therapy offering from Prince's breakthrough album, 1999. Everyone seems to focus on the middle section of this song, and we definitely do as well! There's a LOT going on and we're not just talking … Continue reading Episode 44: Lady Cab Driver
Episode 43: Free
On Episode 43 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, author and blogger Laura Tiebert (LauraTiebert.com) and I talk about the beautifully inspirational "Free" from Prince's 1999 album. This track can be a deeply personal one depending on your perspective and background. Hopefully, we do the lyrics justice and provide an opportunity for the … Continue reading Episode 43: Free