On episode 184 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I tackle another track from Sheila E.’s debut album, The Glamorous Life. The anticipation of “Noon Rendezvous” gets the best of me when discussing Prince’s version from the Originals project. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram....

On episode 183 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Sheila E.’s breakthrough hit, “The Glamorous Life,” gets the royal treatment. Karen Shedrick joins me to chat about how lingerie store hook-ups work on Prince’s version from the Originals project. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram....

On episode 182 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Richard Cole (richardcolemusic.com) returns to the show to talk about Prince’s version of the brilliant and memorable Jill Jones track, “Baby, You’re a Trip.” It’s an episode and a half, and we don’t care. Check out Richard’s podcasts on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@amaricommunications4183 Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at...

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.” Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on...

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! Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube...

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.” Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X &...

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. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links...

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. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links...

On episode 176 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Angel Monique and I duet on Prince’s version of The Family’s debut single, “The Screams of Passion.” Let me hear you scream! Follow Angel on her various social media platforms and be on the lookout for her return to baking at Daisy Bee & Co. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X...

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.” Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links...

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.”  Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter/X & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links...

On episode 173 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Julian Long and I combine forces to discuss an explicit vault track, “We Can F**k,” that turned into a vulgar and gross yet less explicit official release for the Graffiti Bridge Soundtrack, “We Can Funk.” Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on...

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 more to the song than that? Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at...

On episode 171 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Leslie Ballard and I divide and conquer this medley from the Purple Rain Deluxe. “Our Destiny/Roadhouse Garden” has a storied past, having come from an infamous birthday show at First Ave in 1984 and likely recorded for other projects but never released as standalone songs. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and...

On episode 170 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I am joined by new guest, CydneeC, to chat about the 1984 recording of “Love & Sex,” not to be confused with another unrelated song with the same title recorded a couple of years later. Prince wants to get freaky in the Upper Room. Will God allow it? Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on...

On episode 169 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I briefly discuss the Purple Rain vault track, “Father’s Song” on this Father’s Day. If your dad is in your life, let them know you care before it’s too late. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook & YouTube links...

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 us insight into the right choice. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be...

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. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram....

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. If you’d like to follow any of India’s projects, check out her links here. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter &...

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? Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook...

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. Be sure to follow Julian’s Twitter feed @1JulianBLong. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind...

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? Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net and @PressRewindPod on Twitter & @PressRewindPrinceLyricsPod on Instagram. Facebook...

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. Jack’s writing and podcast appearances can be found at jackriedy.com.  Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found...

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. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found at PressRewind.net, and @PressRewindPod on Twitter &...