On episode 181 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Jerry Bonner and I dispel all rumors that the life of a gigolo isn't a lonely one despite the sex, money, and adoration. We're discussing Prince's version of The Time's classic, "Gigolos Get Lonely Too." https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2024/02/26/gigolos-get-lonely-too-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast "I've got more money than you could imagine in your … Continue reading Episode 181: Gigolos Get Lonely Too →

On episode 180 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I go over the lyrics to the sincere love ballad "You're My Love" from the Originals project, which was ultimately given to Kenny Rogers in the mid-80s. Happy Valentine's Day! https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2024/02/12/youre-my-love-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast "You're my love & I'll never let you down." https://youtu.be/3o84aYs15go?si=DbzBf2O2pEshm7gX The goal of each episode of … Continue reading Episode 180: You’re My Love →

On episode 179 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Dr. Tara Betts, author of Refuse to Disappear, returns to the show to help me chop up the "case of the Mondays" anthem Prince wrote, recorded, and intended for Apollonia 6 but ultimately gave to The Bangles, "Manic Monday." https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2024/01/28/manic-monday-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Time it goes so fast, when … Continue reading Episode 179: Manic Monday →

On episode 178 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Farooq Ansari brings me a mirror so we can reflect on Prince's version of The Time's most recognizable track, "Jungle Love." Oh-we-oh-we-oh. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/11/12/jungle-love-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "U bring only water, baby. Cuz if U'r hungry, take a bite of me." https://youtu.be/VimhzZyd0Wc?si=IJPRkdpkCEaNWGjz As cited during the episode, check out … Continue reading Episode 178: Jungle Love →

On episode 177 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I apply foundation and color to the base of the Vanity 6 track, "Make-Up." Prince's version can be found on the 2019 Originals project. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/10/31/make-up-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Smoke a cigarette. I'm not ready yet." https://youtu.be/sOZVJODyiRA?si=B7j14i-0NBHrysG9 The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a … Continue reading Episode 177: Make-Up →

On episode 175 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I delve into the male sexual fantasies that permeate Prince's track written for Apollonia 6 and the Purple Rain film, "Sex Shooter." https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/09/29/sex-shooter-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Come on, kiss the gun. Guaranteed for fun." https://youtu.be/UmTqS2IBkTc?si=p8VRAA3kU6Cw67uu The goal of each episode of Press Rewind is to: Take a track … Continue reading Episode 175: Sex Shooter →

On episode 174 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I ruminate, excogitate, marinate and demonstrate my understanding of the lyrics to the Purple Rain era vault track, "Wonderful Ass."  https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/09/05/wonderful-ass-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "I can always find time 4 your ass." This bouncy, not-so-subtle vault track was one of the first I heard when I discovered the world … Continue reading Episode 174: Wonderful Ass →

On episode 173 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Julian Long and I combine forces to discuss an explicit vault track, "We Can Fuck," that turned into a vulgar and gross yet less explicit official release for the Graffiti Bridge Soundtrack, "We Can Funk." https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2023/08/21/we-can-fuck-we-can-funk-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "I'm testing positive for the funk." The fuck vs. … Continue reading Episode 173: We Can Fuck / We Can Funk →

On episode 172 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to "The Dance Electric," a song that Prince gave his friend and former bandmate, Andre Cymone. This Purple Rain Deluxe inclusion tells us that "it's almost time to go." Not exactly the uplifting message for a dance track, but is there … Continue reading Episode 172: The Dance Electric →