On episode 168 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I'm joined by Kevin Evans to chat about the emotionally charged ballad that almost made it into the Purple Rain film, "Electric Intercourse." Did Prince make the right choice to write and record a new song for this slot in the movie? Let's discuss how the lyrics give … Continue reading Episode 168: Electric Intercourse →

On episode 167 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I'm talking about something furry, cuddly, and fat - "Velvet Kitty Cat" from the Purple Rain Deluxe release. This innuendo-laden vault track likely intended for Vanity 6, gets petted and dissected. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/06/04/velvet-kitty-cat-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "I'll let U pet her, but then U gotta scat." Don't let the title … Continue reading Episode 167: Velvet Kitty Cat →

On episode 166 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I welcome a new guest, India M, to the show to chat about the metaphor-laden "Katrina's Paper Dolls," released as a vault track from the Purple Rain Deluxe. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/05/28/katrinas-paper-dolls-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Katrina makes paper dolls. It's better than bein' lonely." Not nearly bombastic enough for the Purple Rain … Continue reading Episode 166: Katrina’s Paper Dolls →

On episode 165 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to the edgier, grittier version of "Extraloveable" from Prince's early '80s vault. How do this version's lyrics compare to the song's released version 30 years later? https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/04/23/extraloveable-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Extraloveable, honey, don't U wanna...take a bath with me?" Prince takes sexual obsession way too … Continue reading Episode 165: Extraloveable →

On episode 164 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Julian Long and I break down the strange relationship Prince describes in "Teacher, Teacher." Does Prince's stripped-down '82 version hold more emotional weight than Wendy & Lisa's sunnier '85 version? Listen to our thoughts and join in on the discussion. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/04/11/teacher-teacher-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Honey, I can't let … Continue reading Episode 164: Teacher, Teacher →

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 →

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 →

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 →

On episode 160 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to yet another rockabilly-new wave mash-up of Prince's during the early '80s, "No Call U," which can be found on the 1999 Super Deluxe. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/02/26/no-call-u-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "My body wants 2 call U, but my ego said I got 2 resist." A simple but cool … Continue reading Episode 160: No Call U →

On episode 159 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Christy Norman from The Mountains and the Sea Podcast joins me in discussing the cryptic, beautiful and emotional "Moonbeam Levels," which can be found on both the 1999 Super Deluxe and the 4Ever compilation. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/02/20/moonbeam-levels-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Yesterday, I tried to write a novel, but I didn't … Continue reading Episode 159: Moonbeam Levels →