On episode 200 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I pull double duty by covering two Crystal Ball tracks recorded around the same time, “An Honest Man” and “Dream Factory.” 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 … Continue reading An Honest Man / Dream Factory: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Jun 15, 2025•49 min
On episode 199 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I ignore Prince’s pleas and stick around long enough to cover the Parade-era vault track, “Go.” 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 & … Continue reading Go: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
May 31, 2025•23 min
On episode 198 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, people (i.e., me) gonna talk about the 1985 Crystal Ball track, “Sexual Suicide.” 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 … Continue reading Sexual Suicide: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
May 25, 2025•27 min
On episode 197 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I sit alone in my empty closet to discuss the ’85 version of Prince’s “Empty Room.” 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 … Continue reading Empty Room: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Apr 27, 2025•32 min
On episode 196 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I dive into the pool’s deep end to cover the Parade-era vault track, “Splash.” 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 … Continue reading Splash: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Apr 08, 2025•21 min
On episode 195 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I temporarily ditch my 9 to 5 to talk about the Parade-era vault track, “Call of the Wild.” 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 … Continue reading Call of the Wild: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Mar 26, 2025•29 min
On episode 194 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I contemplate the theological implications of our life here on Earth and what Prince thought about the subject on the Parade-era vault track, “Heaven.” Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be … Continue reading Heaven: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Mar 17, 2025•28 min
On episode 193 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I am impatiently waiting for the weekend while discussing the lyrics to the Parade-era vault track, “Come Elektra Tuesday,” while time slowly passes. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found … Continue reading Come Elektra Tuesday: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Mar 04, 2025•32 min
On episode 192 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I enter into a subconscious state in order to discuss the Parade-era vault track, “All My Dreams.” 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 … Continue reading All My Dreams: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Feb 23, 2025•34 min
On episode 191 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover the original 1985 version of “Old Friends 4 Sale” and its raw and emotional approach to betrayal and the curse of fame. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be … Continue reading Old Friends 4 Sale (1985): Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Jan 21, 2025•49 min
On episode 190 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I summon spirits from beyond to help me navigate the haunting unreleased Parade era track, “Others Here With Us.” It’s not Halloween, but ghouls and ghosts are making their case. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things … Continue reading Others Here With Us: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Jan 14, 2025•28 min
On episode 189 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, say a prayer of love and peace with me this holiday season via Prince and Martika’s “Love… Thy Will Be Done” from Originals. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join us in discussing all things Prince. Press Rewind Podcast can be found … Continue reading Love… Thy Will Be Done: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Jan 01, 2025•26 min
On episode 188 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I get funkier than a wicked witch and explore Prince’s version of Sheila E’s Krush Groove jam, “Holly Rock.” 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 … Continue reading Holly Rock: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Dec 22, 2024•28 min
On episode 187 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I fantasize about the Prince-penned and Sheila E. performed “Dear Michaelangelo” 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 … Continue reading Dear Michaelangelo: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Dec 17, 2024•28 min
On episode 186 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover one of Prince’s most enduring songs, which is even more impressive considering a studio version performed by Prince was never released in his lifetime. Whether you prefer The Family’s original version, the Sinead O’Connor cover, the duet with Rosie Gaines from The Hits … Continue reading Nothing Compares 2 U: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Dec 10, 2024•34 min
On episode 185 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I try to figure out precisely what Prince is trying to say with this memorable track on Mazarati’s Paisley Park debut, “100 MPH.” Prince’s original version can be found on the Originals project, released in 2019. Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and … Continue reading 100 MPH: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Aug 26, 2024•23 min
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 … Continue reading Noon Rendezvous: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Apr 29, 2024•20 min
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 … Continue reading The Glamorous Life: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 4 min
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 … Continue reading Baby, You’re a Trip: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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 … Continue reading Gigolos Get Lonely Too: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Feb 26, 2024•47 min
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. … Continue reading You’re My Love: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Feb 12, 2024•20 min
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 … Continue reading Manic Monday: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr
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 … Continue reading Jungle Love: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Nov 12, 2023•43 min
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 … Continue reading Make-Up: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →
Oct 31, 2023•19 min
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 & … Continue reading The Screams of Passion: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →
Oct 15, 2023•54 min
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 … Continue reading Sex Shooter: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Sep 29, 2023•26 min
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 … Continue reading Wonderful Ass: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Sep 05, 2023•37 min
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.” Check out the Press Rewind discord at discord.gg/f8Ueuym and join … Continue reading We Can Fuck/We Can Funk: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 40 min
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 The Dance Electric: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Aug 11, 2023•31 min
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 … Continue reading Our Destiny/Roudhouse Garden: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min
