Episode 163: Lust U Always

On episode 163 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to an unreleased vault track, "Lust U Always." A song with a controversial legacy and a polarizing opinion that many feel should stay in the vault forever. Do you agree? https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/03/28/lust-u-always-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "My analyst assured me that I get over U, but I get the strangest … Continue reading Episode 163: Lust U Always

Episode 162: Possessed

On episode 162 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I am joined by Jack Riedy to discuss the overall themes of the 1999 and Purple Rain era vault track "Possessed," as well as the subtle but important performance, musical and lyrical differences between the '82 and '84 versions. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/03/20/possessed-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Free me from this spell; … Continue reading Episode 162: Possessed

Episode 161: Don’t Let Him Fool Ya / Do Yourself a Favor

On episode 161 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss two more songs from the excellent 1999 Super Deluxe, "Don't Let Him Fool Ya" and "Do Yourself a Favor." Both are pretty straightforward, funky songs, and Prince's Jamie Starr persona makes a memorable appearance on one of them. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/03/06/dont-let-him-fool-ya-do-yourself-a-favor-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Only heaven knows how … Continue reading Episode 161: Don’t Let Him Fool Ya / Do Yourself a Favor