On Episode 105 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Richard Cole (@RichardCole_NOW) from the Amari Purple Talk Podcast (AmariCommunications.com) joins me to discuss the silly, fun, metaphor filled B-side "La, La, La, He, He, Hee." Created on a dare, this song, especially the "Highly Explosive" version, has more funk and more in common … Continue reading Episode 105: La, La, La, He, He, Hee →

On Episode 104 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, fellow Ohio resident Scott Woods joins me to "rap" about "Adore," the grand finale for the Sign o' the Times album. Prince mostly (with a couple of notable exceptions) remains sincere and genuine throughout this mature ballad, a throwback to classic soul. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2021/09/13/adore-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Until the end of time, … Continue reading Episode 104: Adore →

On Episode 103 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Micah Simpson from the Purple Underground YouTube channel joins me in talking about "It's Gonna Be a Beautiful Night," the funky 9-minute jam performed live on stage during the Parade tour. Was this performance a tryout for The Revolution? What is Sheila E. talking … Continue reading Episode 103: It’s Gonna Be a Beautiful Night →

On Episode 102 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Erica Thompson (APurpleDayInDecember.com) and I dive right into Prince's most overtly religious album track to date and talk through some of the imagery & nuance that he added to what seems like a pretty straightforward expression of faith. Why did "The Cross" turn into "The … Continue reading Episode 102: The Cross →

On Episode 101 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Josh Norman from The Mountains & the Sea podcast (https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/) and I talk about the crazy night Prince had at the club when he met a beautiful, heartbroken, pregnant woman looking for a rebound on "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man," … Continue reading Episode 101: I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man →