Music That Defines Our Memories
On Episode 124 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Todd Sanzone (@PRN4EVR on Twitter) and I break down the bawdy Camille track, "Scarlet Pussy." The B-side to "I Wish U Heaven" couldn't be further away from the themes presented on the A-side, but that's ok. At the end of the day, it's still Prince, … Continue reading Episode 124: Scarlet Pussy
On Episode 123 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Richard Cole from the Amari Purple Talk Podcast (AmariCommunications.com) pays the pod another visit to talk about "Escape." This "Glam Slam" B-side acts as a spiritual successor to its A-side while offering up musical & lyrical treats that are unique to this composition. Free … Continue reading Episode 123: Escape
On Episode 122 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Dr. Tara Betts joins the podcast for the first time to chat with me about the final track from Lovesexy, "Positivity." This ode to the power of positive thinking can thwart the creepy-crawly Spooky Electric, uplift those living with poverty & bleak situations while lifting us … Continue reading Episode 122: Positivity
Sheila E.'s time with Prince was nearing its end. Her third, a self-titled album on Paisley Park/Warner Bros. Records, was released on February 24th, 1987. While Prince and Sheila would continue to collaborate through 1988-89's Lovesexy tour, it would be another 26 years before he would help write another song that she would record after … Continue reading Sheila E. (1987)
On Episode 121 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Aisha Staggers and I talk about the third and final single from the Lovesexy album, "I Wish U Heaven." Is Prince acting wistful and nostalgic towards past lovers, friends, and associates? Or is he using it as a high road kiss-off to those who … Continue reading Episode 121: I Wish U Heaven