Episode 157: Purple Music

On episode 157 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Eloy Lasanta and I talk about Prince's unreleased gem, "Purple Music," from 2019's 1999 Super Deluxe. This widely bootlegged vault track is one of the crowning achievements from these sessions despite never getting an official release. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/01/22/purple-music-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Don't need no reefer, don't need cocaine. Purple music does … Continue reading Episode 157: Purple Music

Episode 156: If It’ll Make U Happy

On episode 156 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I dig into the reggae-lite lyrics of Prince's regretful "If It'll Make U Happy" from the 1999 Super Deluxe. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/01/15/if-itll-make-u-happy-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "I really love U, baby. No matter what your friends may say." This April 1982 vault track rolls along at a leisurely pace, with Prince's … Continue reading Episode 156: If It’ll Make U Happy

Episode 155: You’re All I Want

On episode 155 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I briefly talk about the sweet, inoffensive Rockabilly track "You're All I Want" from the 1999 Super Deluxe. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/01/03/youre-all-i-want-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "I've never been sweet on candy, but you're as sweet as they come." A pleasant little ditty about an intense and all-encompassing attraction. The subject doesn't … Continue reading Episode 155: You’re All I Want