Music That Defines Our Memories
Prince's time spent at the Bernadette Anderson (Andre's mother) home after he permanently left his father's house was fruitful from a musical creativity perspective. He was playing with his high school band, Grand Central / Shampayne, and writing music on his own while staying in his best friend's basement. After graduating high school early, Prince … Continue reading Episodes 138/139: Prince’s Home Demos – 1976
"Who are you?" "I'm Batman." Prince released a total of five singles, four in the U.S., from the Batman soundtrack in 1989 and 1990. Fans were accustomed to remixes and original material to accompany these single releases, and while this project was unlike any project Prince had created (a soundtrack to a film he had … Continue reading High-Speed Dub Review: Prince’s Batman Era B-Sides and 12″ Remixes
On episode 137 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Ernie Wyles & I declare that the 80s are over, and the time has come for us to discuss the lyrics to The Scandalous Sex Suite B-side, "Sex." Do the lyrics live up to our deviant expectations for a song with this simple yet scandalous title? Check out … Continue reading Episode 137: Sex
On Episode 136 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Dr. Tara Betts & I talk through the lyrics to "I Love U In Me," a B-side from the Batman era. This quiet storm ballad replaces Prince's commonly used innuendos and metaphors with frank sexual language. We also ponder the intent of a strange … Continue reading Episode 136: I Love U In Me