On Episode 74 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Josh Norman from The Mountains & the Sea podcast (https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/) joins me to discuss USA for Africa, tabloid culture, scandalous rumors & the lack of basic human decency in Prince's clapback B-side, "Hello." https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2020/11/07/hello-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "We're against hungry children, our record stands tall. There's just … Continue reading Episode 74: Hello →

On Episode 73 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I welcome Leslie Ballard back to the show to discuss the lyrics to the B-side "She's Always In My Hair." We talk at length about who the song's inspiration is reported to be and whether this is a sweet thank you/apology song or something … Continue reading Episode 73: She’s Always in My Hair →

On Episode 72 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Erica Thompson (APurpleDayInDecember.com) and I discuss the duality of Prince's manic sexual energy coupled with deep regret on the song "Temptation" from Around the World In a Day. Does Prince learn that love is more important than sex or is this just another exploration … Continue reading Episode 72: Temptation →

On Episode 71 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Eloy Lasanta from the Prince's Friend YouTube channel joins me in discussing the powerful spiritual ballad "The Ladder" from Prince's 7th album, Around the World in a Day. We spend time discussing the song's genesis in the wake of Purple Rain's success, its inclusion towards the end of the … Continue reading Episode 71: The Ladder →

On Episode 70 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, author and blogger Laura Tiebert joins me to work through the snarky yet somewhat optimistic lyrics to Prince's top 10 hit, "Pop Life" from Around the World In a Day. Laura also theorizes what the startling crowd noise stems from and how it relates to the … Continue reading Episode 70: Pop Life →

On Episode 69 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, writer Zachary Hoskins (princesongs.org) joins me to discuss the "too patriotic for the left and too critical for the right" track, "America," from Prince's 7th album, Around the World In a Day. Why doesn't Jimmy pledge allegiance? Let's discuss. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2020/08/23/america-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Nothing made Jimmy proud. … Continue reading Episode 69: America →

On Episode 68 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Snax (snaxonline.org), and I talk about masturbation...as it relates to Prince's funky metaphor-filled "Tamborine" from his 7th album, Around the World In a Day. Some lines continue to confound us ("trolley cars?") and lines that certainly make it clear Prince is in a sexual rut … Continue reading Episode 68: Tamborine →

On Episode 67 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Karen Shedrick & I chat about the lyrics to one of Prince's most memorable and beloved '80s tracks, "Raspberry Beret." What new insight could possibly be gleaned from a song that everyone knows by heart? Well, how about some misheard lyrics? Or different interpretations … Continue reading Episode 67: Raspberry Beret →

On Episode 66 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Jerry Bonner (@JBonner71 on Twitter) and I get deep into our feels over Prince's emotional and impactful ballad, "Condition of the Heart" from the Around the World In a Day album. Jerry relates a personal story of life imitating art, and we try to assess who … Continue reading Episode 66: Condition of the Heart →