On episode 147 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Micah Simpson from the Purple Underground YouTube Channel joins me in discussing the Dirty Mind/Controversy era vault track, "She's Just a Baby." We discuss who is the often-cited inspiration for this song as well as carefully navigate the age gap issue that this song addresses.  … Continue reading Episode 147: She’s Just a Baby →

On episode 146 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I head to Prince's home studio in Orono, MN, where Prince recorded much of his Dirty Mind LP and a couple of unreleased gems, "Lisa" and "Rough." Was "Lisa" written about his new keyboardist, Lisa Coleman? Was "Rough" intended for the first Time album? Listen … Continue reading Episode 146: Lisa / Rough →

On episode 144 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover an enjoyable disco banger, believed to have been recorded in 1979, "Kiss Me Quick." Prince sings from a female perspective, possibly the first time he used pronouns to fit a prospective singer other than himself. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2022/10/02/kiss-me-quick-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Was she good to ya, and did you … Continue reading Episode 144: Kiss Me Quick →

On episode 143 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I'm talking about five songs pulled from Prince's vault recorded in late 1978 or early 1979 at his France Avenue home in Edina, MN. "Donna" and "Nadara" (or Nadera or Nadeara) are sensitive ballads written about mysterious (to us at least) women. "Baby, Baby, Baby" and … Continue reading Episode 143: Donna / Nadara / Baby, Baby, Baby / Down a Long Lonely Road / Miss You →

The convoluted recording history of "Wouldn't You Love to Love Me?" takes front and center on episode 142 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast. Besides who Prince offered this song to and how many times he recorded it over the span of 10 years, there are some lyrics worth discussing as well.  https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2022/09/18/wouldnt-you-love-to-love-me-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Wouldn't … Continue reading Episode 142: Wouldn’t You Love to Love Me? →

Prince lets his freak flag fly on "Neurotic Lover's Bedroom," the song he recorded after receiving a drum machine as a gift from his new manager. On episode 141 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I'll be diving into the depravity alone, no spotter on standby, to help me navigate the kinky side of Prince's … Continue reading Episode 141: Neurotic Lover’s Bedroom →

After the New York City setback in 1976, Prince hired a manager and returned to the studio. Two songs recorded in 1977 that were never officially released by him, "Make It Through the Storm" and "We Can Work It Out," are the focus of episode 140 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast. With lyrics … Continue reading Episode 140: Make It Through the Storm/We Can Work It Out →

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 →