On Episode 87 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Jerry Bonner (@JBonner71) joins me to discuss the somber, wistful ballad, "Sometimes It Snows in April" from Parade. We discuss a few lyrical question marks that the song asks as well as connection to the film and the accidental eulogy that the song became … Continue reading Episode 87: Sometimes It Snows in April →

On Episode 86 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I welcome first-time guest, musician Rhonda Nicole (rhondanicole.com) to the show to talk with me about the uber-funky penultimate track off Parade, "Anotherloverholenyohead." https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2021/03/19/anotherloverholenyohead-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "We are brothers and sisters united all 4 love." Parade is filled with many songs that bring joy to the … Continue reading Episode 86: Anotherloverholenyohead →

On Episode 85 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, author, blogger, and speaker Laura Tiebert (lauratiebert.com) joins me to talk about one of Prince's biggest hits, "Kiss." Despite a complicated and messy origin story, "Kiss" is most famous for its stellar guitar work, Prince's impeccable falsetto, fun yet straightforward lyrics, and that startling … Continue reading Episode 85: Kiss →

On Episode 84 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Karen Shedrick joins me again to discuss the lyrics to one of the essential tracks for the Under the Cherry Moon Soundtrack, primarily due to its prominence in the film. We try to capture the song's intent in the context of the movie while also … Continue reading Episode 84: Do U Lie? →

On Episode 83 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Leslie Ballard and I chat about one of our favorites from the Parade album, the second single, "Mountains." This superior collaboration with Wendy & Lisa is meant to uplift and bring joy to whoever hears it. We chatted about current events of 1985-1986 that led to … Continue reading Episode 83: Mountains →

On Episode 82 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I take a break from lyric dissection so I can talk about two instrumental tracks from the Parade era. The beautiful piano and orchestral album track, "Venus de Milo," and the bombastic guitar rocker, "Alexa de Paris." https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2021/02/06/venus-de-milo-alexa-de-paris-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ What exactly is there to talk … Continue reading Episode 82: Venus De Milo & Alexa De Paris →

On Episode 81 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I welcome a brand new guest to the show, Roy Turner (@TrickyKid2 on Twitter) of Tricky Kid Media (https://www.facebook.com/TrickyKidRadio/), to talk with me about his favorite song, "Life Can Be So Nice." This jubilant and chaotic Parade track soundtracks a memorable scene in Under the Cherry Moon, and it brings … Continue reading Episode 81: Life Can Be So Nice →

On Episode 80 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I'm joined by Christy Norman from The Mountains & the Sea and Killer Fun podcasts to test our French on the fun and funky "Girls and Boys" from Parade. Is this the first ever officially recorded Prince rap? Let me know! https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2021/01/18/girls-and-boys-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "She had … Continue reading Episode 80: Girls & Boys →

On Episode 79 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Todd Sanzone (@PRN4EVR on Twitter) joins me again to discuss the Parade track that also shares the title of the film it was featured in, "Under the Cherry Moon." A Baroque-pop masterpiece with connections to Graffiti Bridge AND Purple Rain, this romantic song has tragedy, poetry, and possibly even sex … Continue reading Episode 79: Under the Cherry Moon →

On Episode 78 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Farooq Ansari (@anti_social on Twitter) and I talk about the mood piece that is "I Wonder U" off the Parade album. The song is notable not necessarily for its lyrics but as the first officially released song on a Prince album that was not sung by … Continue reading Episode 78: I Wonder U →