On Episode 46 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, things get steamy when I discuss the lyrics to the sensual, seductive, and playful "International Lover" off Prince's 1999 album. It's an iconic ballad that, along with "Do Me, Baby," established the Prince brand of balladry to be used as a template for countless … Continue reading Episode 46: International Lover →

On Episode 45 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I welcome first time guest, Leslie Ballard, to the show to discuss "All The Critics Love U In New York" off Prince's 1999 album. We touch on some of the early critical praise that Prince was receiving at this point in his career and … Continue reading Episode 45: All the Critics Love U in New York →

On Episode 44 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Karen Shedrick & I dive into "Lady Cab Driver," the sex-as-therapy offering from Prince's breakthrough album, 1999. Everyone seems to focus on the middle section of this song, and we definitely do as well! There's a LOT going on and we're not just talking … Continue reading Episode 44: Lady Cab Driver →

On Episode 43 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, author and blogger Laura Tiebert (LauraTiebert.com) and I talk about the beautifully inspirational "Free" from Prince's 1999 album. This track can be a deeply personal one depending on your perspective and background. Hopefully, we do the lyrics justice and provide an opportunity for the … Continue reading Episode 43: Free →

On Episode 42 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Josh Norman from The Mountains & the Sea podcast joins me discuss the lyrics (and delivery!) of melancholy, sparse and emotionally fraught track, “Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)” from Prince’s 5th album, 1999. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2019/11/24/prince-lyrics-podcast-something-in-the-water-does-not-compute-2/ "You think you're special? Well, so do I." Prince’s … Continue reading Episode 42: Something in the Water (Does Not Compute) →

On Episode 41 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I am joined by first-time podcast guest Farooq Ansari to discuss the cold, robotic funk of "Automatic" from Prince's 5th album, 1999. Is Prince descending into madness over his inability to shake off a bad relationship? What does the ending mean? Of course, we … Continue reading Episode 41: Automatic →

On Episode 40 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Christy Norman from The Mountains & the Sea and Killer Fun podcasts joins me discuss the straightforward (dance! music! sex! romance!) and arcane (Who is Jamie Starr? Why is there a woman crying for help?) in the epic party that is "D.M.S.R." from Prince's … Continue reading Episode 40: D.M.S.R. →

On Episode 39 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Erica Thompson (APurpleDayInDecember.com) joins me to break down the at times equally traditional, profane & religious (?!?!) "Let's Pretend We're Married" off Prince's 1999 album. I also bring back Jerry Bonner to share a story about how he was blown away by the utterly … Continue reading Episode 39: Let’s Pretend We’re Married →

On Episode 37 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, fellow blogger Zachary Hoskins (princesongs.org) joins me to chat about one of the most significant songs of Prince's career, the enduring and flat out phenomenal "Little Red Corvette" from the 1999 album. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2019/10/01/prince-lyrics-podcast-little-red-corvette/ "But it was Saturday night, I guess that makes it all right." … Continue reading Episode 37: Little Red Corvette →

On Episode 36 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I work through the lyrics to Prince's massive hit single, "1999" off his equally massive double album of the same name. Have we learned anything from a song about fear of annihilation in the nearly 40 years since it's recording? Not really….we could still … Continue reading Episode 36: 1999 →