On Episode 63 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I take a somber approach in discussing the equally somber track, "4 the Tears In Your Eyes," originally recorded for the We Are the World charity album. Prince uses the Bible as his primary lyrical inspiration while delivering beautiful acoustic guitar and vocal harmonies … Continue reading Episode 63: 4 the Tears in Your Eyes →

On Episode 62 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Todd Sanzone & I experience a sad and depressing Christmas in May through the lyrics to Prince's B-side, "Another Lonely Christmas." We drink some banana daiquiris, have a good cry and try to figure out what this poor girl died from (pneumonia? stress? strep?) … Continue reading Episode 62: Another Lonely Christmas →

On Episode 61 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I pore over the biblical lyrics in the strange yet arresting vocal acrobatic exercise that Prince gives us on "God," the B-side to the massive pop hit, "Purple Rain." Is Prince sermonizing, teaching Bible Study or finally...finally....giving us a completely naked example of his … Continue reading Episode 61: God →

On Episode 60 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I am again joined by Farooq Ansari to discuss the sleazy, robotic funk of "Erotic City." Arguably Prince's best and most well-known B-side to the iconic "Let's Go Crazy." Enter the Garden of Hedonism with us to talk about this Prince and Sheila E … Continue reading Episode 60: Erotic City →

On Episode 59 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Karen Shedrick & I talk at length about one of Prince's most popular B-sides, "17 Days." Let the rain come down, down and wallow in the misery with us. Just grab those 2 cigarettes first. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2020/04/30/17-days-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "I know your head is underwater, I doubt … Continue reading Episode 59: 17 Days →

On Episode 57 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Josh Norman from The Mountains & the Sea podcast joins me to chat about the self-fulfilling prophecy that Prince puts forth on the fun exercise that is "Baby I'm A Star" off the Purple Rain soundtrack. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2020/04/11/baby-im-a-star-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Take a picture sweetie, I ain't got … Continue reading Episode 57: Baby I’m a Star →