Press Rewind: A Prince Lyrics Podcast

On episode 214 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover another of Prince’s originals for the track “Baby Go-Go” that would ultimately be recorded by Nona Hendryx.

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On episode 213 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I beg for your attention without resorting to screaming at the top of my lungs to cover “If Eye Could Get Your Attention.”

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On episode 212 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I search far and wide for lyrical clues “In a Large Room with No Light,” from the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe.

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On episode 211 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I break down the stone circle around my thoughts on the Sign o’ the Times era vault track, “Big Tall Wall.”

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On episode 210 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I asked my mommy first and she said I could have a “Crystal Ball.” Now I just need to find an expert lover before I can fully comprehend the lyrics to this former vault turned title track.

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On episode 209 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover one of my desert island Prince tracks, “Power Fantastic” from the 1993 Hits and B-Sides collection. Isn’t life elastic?

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On episode 208 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I call in some room service and dive into the three available versions of “A Place in Heaven” from the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe release. 

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On episode 207 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I’ve got my body oil, incense, and my environmental records, so I am ready to talk about the Crystal Ball track, “Movie Star.”

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On episode 206 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I declare my innocence to the jury as I cover “Witness 4 the Prosecution” from the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe release. Can I get a witness?

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On episode 205 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, it’s a wonderful day, but tonight, it will be a wonderful night as I try to cover the at times unintelligible lyrics to the Parade/Sign o’ the Times era vault track, “Wonderful Day.”

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On episode 204 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, tonight I’m going to lose my mind and cover two 1985 recorded tracks that wound up being released by different artists, “Neon Telephone,” and “Eternity.”

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On episode 203 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I’ve taken all I can take, so I’m covering Prince’s “Last Heart” from the Crystal Ball collection.

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On episode 202 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover yet another song with the title, “Love and Sex,” this time the 1986 version meant for Sheila E. and included on the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe.

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On episode 201 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover Prince and Miles Davis’ collaboration that didn’t quite make the grade, “Can I Play With U?” from the Sign o’ the Times Super Deluxe.

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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.”

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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.”

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On episode 198 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, people (i.e., me) gonna talk about the 1985 Crystal Ball track, “Sexual Suicide.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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 collection, the guide vocal version from the Originals project, or one of the many, many other live performances that have found their way into the world, “Nothing Compares 2 U” has something for everyone.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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!

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.”

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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.” 

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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.”

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

The Mountains and the Sea Podcast can be found wherever you get your podcasts. Their Facebook page can be found below.

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On episode 158 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I dig deep into my northern European ancestry in an attempt to relate to the northern Midwest accent Prince uses for the chorus to “Yah, You Know” off the 1999 Super Deluxe release.

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On episode 157 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Eloy Lasanta and I talk about Prince’s unreleased gem, “Purple Music,” from 2019’s 1999 Super Deluxe. This widely bootlegged vault track is one of the crowning achievements from these sessions despite never getting an official release.

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On episode 156 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I dig into the reggae-lite lyrics of Prince’s regretful “If It’ll Make U Happy” from the 1999 Super Deluxe.

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On episode 155 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I briefly talk about the sweet, inoffensive Rockabilly track “You’re All I Want” from the 1999 Super Deluxe.

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On episode 154 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, we work it like a radio and “Turn It Up” for this 1999-era vault track and discuss the radio metaphors used & the potential reasons why it was scrapped.

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On episode 153 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I try to “Rearrange” my brain around this 1999-era vault track that served as the basis for “Lady Cab Driver.” The lyrics for these two songs are nothing alike, but “Rearrange” does remind me of Prince’s earlier work.

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On episode 152 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I try to make heads or tails of the not very explicit except for the song title, “Vagina.” A garage rock anomaly about a “half-boy, half-girl” that has mesmerized our narrator. Did we get what we wanted with this vault track?

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On episode 151 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the upward mobility mantra and conservative idiom, “Money Don’t Grow On Trees,” a vault track from late 1981 released on the 1999 Super Deluxe.

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On episode 150 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Arthur Turnbull from The Music Snobs Podcast returns to the show to chat about another of Prince’s 1981 vault recordings, “Strange Way.” We dig into the context around the songwriting and who he had in mind when writing the lyrics.

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Prince opened each show on the Controversy tour by playing an acapella gospel hymn, “The Second Coming,” over the PA system for concert attendees. What is this song actually about, though? On episode 149 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I talk about the spirituality found within this short but effective track.

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On episode 148 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I talk about the unreleased companion to Dirty Mind’s “Gotta Broken Heart Again,” “Broken.” Prince still isn’t over being dumped, but at least he knows how to throw an awesome old-fashioned rave-up to celebrate his woes.

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On episode 147 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Micah Simpson from the Purple Underground YouTube Channel joins me in discussing the Dirty Mind/Controversy era vault track, “She’s Just a Baby.” We discuss who is the often-cited inspiration for this song as well as carefully navigate the age gap issue that this song addresses. 

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On episode 146 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I head to Prince’s home studio in Orono, MN, where Prince recorded much of his Dirty Mind LP and a couple of unreleased gems, “Lisa” and “Rough.” Was “Lisa” written about his new keyboardist, Lisa Coleman? Was “Rough” intended for the first Time album? Listen to the episode and decide for yourself.

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On episode 145 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I travel back to July 1979, Boulder, Colorado, to talk about the pseudo-side band project, The Rebels. Prince and his new touring band take time away from Minneapolis to write and record new music that never saw the light of day. I focus the episode on four Prince-penned tracks, “Hard to Get,” “If I Love You Tonight,” “The Loser,” and “You.”

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On episode 144 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I cover an enjoyable disco banger, believed to have been recorded in 1979, “Kiss Me Quick.” Prince sings from a female perspective, possibly the first time he used pronouns to fit a prospective singer other than himself.

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On episode 143 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I’m talking about five songs pulled from Prince’s vault recorded in late 1978 or early 1979 at his France Avenue home in Edina, MN. “Donna” and “Nadara” (or Nadera or Nadeara) are sensitive ballads written about mysterious (to us at least) women. “Baby, Baby, Baby” and “Down a Long Lonely Road” are sketches of songs without much substance. “Miss You” is a short but sweet melancholy ballad of lament. Some of these songs are more fully fleshed out than others, but all are worth a listen or two. 

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The convoluted recording history of “Wouldn’t You Love to Love Me?” takes front and center on episode 142 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast. Besides who Prince offered this song to and how many times he recorded it over the span of 10 years, there are some lyrics worth discussing as well. 

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Prince lets his freak flag fly on “Neurotic Lover’s Bedroom,” the song he recorded after receiving a drum machine as a gift from his new manager. On episode 141 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I’ll be diving into the depravity alone, no spotter on standby, to help me navigate the kinky side of Prince’s teenage mind. Let’s rock!

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After the New York City setback in 1976, Prince hired a manager and returned to the studio. Two songs recorded in 1977 that were never officially released by him, “Make It Through the Storm” and “We Can Work It Out,” are the focus of episode 140 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast. With lyrics by Chris Moon, “Make It Through the Storm” doesn’t get the complete breakdown treatment, but the story behind the Prince-penned “We Can Work It Out” makes for an amusing narrative for his earliest record label interactions.

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I take a step back in time on episode 139 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast. A time before Prince was signed to Warner Bros. Records and a time before Prince even had a place of his own to live. I’ve journeyed back to 1976, when he was living at the Anderson home in Minneapolis, a recent high school graduate making home demos and practicing his craft. Part two of these rough around the edges home demo episodes will cover “Leaving For New York,” “Nightingale,” and “Rock Me, Lover.”

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I take a step back in time on episode 138 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast. A time before Prince was signed to Warner Bros. Records and a time before Prince even had a place of his own to live. I’ve journeyed back to 1976, when he was living at the Anderson home in Minneapolis, a recent high school graduate making home demos and practicing his craft. Part one of these rough around the edges home demo episodes will cover “Don’t You Wanna Ride” and “I Spend My Time Loving You.”

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On episode 137 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Ernie Wyles & I declare that the 80s are over, and the time has come for us to discuss the lyrics to The Scandalous Sex Suite B-side, “Sex.” Do the lyrics live up to our deviant expectations for a song with this simple yet scandalous title? Check out the episode and find out!

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On Episode 136 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Dr. Tara Betts & I talk through the lyrics to “I Love U In Me,” a B-side from the Batman era. This quiet storm ballad replaces Prince’s commonly used innuendos and metaphors with frank sexual language. We also ponder the intent of a strange analogy he uses for the chorus. 

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On Episode 135 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Aisha Staggers & I talk about the lyrics to Prince’s sex-pest anthem, “Feel U Up.” This long-gestating track dates back to late 1981 and was intended for the abandoned 1986 Camille project before finally finding a home as the B-side to Batman’s “Partyman.”

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On Episode 134 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, we discuss the “Batdance” B-side, initially intended for the film but replaced at the last minute. While it has clear literal connections to the Batman scene it was intended for, did Prince sprinkle his spiritual leanings towards the end? I, and my guest for this episode, Angel Monique, believe it’s possible. It’s party time, ya’ll, so get your house in order and fly with us for the episode on “200 Balloons.”

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On Episode 133 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Prince scholar, author, and #PrinceTwitterThread co-founder, Edgar Kruize and I gush over “Batdance,” the chaotic, sample-heavy, #1 dance/pop hit from the Batman soundtrack. For a song with barely any lyrics, we somehow manage to discuss a lot more. Get the funk up!

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On Episode 132 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Chris Lacy joins me to talk about one of Prince’s most effective sexy-time ballads, “Scandalous,” from the Batman soundtrack. This quiet storm of seduction (thanks for the killer phrase, Chris) is a top-tier baby-making song from the man who has a whole subgenre of slow-jams of this kind. 

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Chris’s Batman article can be found here: Revisiting Prince’s ‘Batman’ (1989) | Retrospective Tribute | by Chris Lacy | Medium

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On Episode 131 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, new podcast guest Kevin Evans and I try to make sense of the cryptic and possibly double-entendre-filled Batman track, “Lemon Crush.” Is our interpretation train of thought for the lyrics framed by our gender? That’s for the listener to decide; however, Prince may have had several influences in mind when coming up with the lyrics to this upbeat song. 

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On Episode 130 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I welcome Roy Turner (@TrickyKid2 on Twitter) of Tricky Kid Media on iHeart Radio back to the show to talk with me about what Prince is trying to tell us on “Trust” from the Batman soundtrack. Prince has a few relevant questions for his prospective romantic partners, and we want to get to the heart of the matter.

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On Episode 129 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Julian Long and I attempt to make sense of a song that Prince wrote for a budding ingenue but repurposed for the Batman soundtrack, “Vicki Waiting.” We toss around ideas of what the lyrics could have been in its original incarnation and debate whether this is a Bruce Wayne song at its heart or if it’s more suitable as a Joker song. The wait is over.

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On Episode 128 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Richard Cole from the Amari Purple Talk Podcast (AmariCommunications.com) joins the show to talk about “Partyman” from the Batman soundtrack. We talk about Richard’s history with comics, our assessment of the song’s lyrics as they pertain to it being a song sung by the Joker, and touch briefly on the fantastic music video & placement in the film. 

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On Episode 127 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Jerry Bonner and I look to the stars for inspiration as we discuss the Prince and Sheena Easton duet, “The Arms of Orion” from Batman. This love ballad relies heavily on astrological metaphors, so join us in the Sea of Tranquility and stay for the playful keyboard outro.

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On Episode 126 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Karen Shedrick returns to the show to chat with me about the sexy, dangerous, and rockin’ “Electric Chair.” This Batman track gets into some sci-fi thought police territory as a song about the sin of lustful thoughts. Plus, it’s sung from the perspective of the Joker, so there’s a whole extra dynamic at play. Absolve your guilt with us and check out the episode.

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On Episode 125 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, new podcast guest Joe Andrews joins me to talk about the opening song from the Batman album, “The Future.” Prince’s dystopian vision, sung from the perspective of the Dark Knight himself, sets the tone for the project with its stark electronic drum beat and foreboding synths. “I’ve seen the future, and it will be.”

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On Episode 124 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Todd Sanzone (@PRN4EVR on Twitter) and I break down the bawdy Camille track, “Scarlet Pussy.” The B-side to “I Wish U Heaven” couldn’t be further away from the themes presented on the A-side, but that’s ok. At the end of the day, it’s still Prince, no matter what he called himself in this song.

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On Episode 123 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Richard Cole from the Amari Purple Talk Podcast (AmariCommunications.com) pays the pod another visit to talk about “Escape.” This “Glam Slam” B-side acts as a spiritual successor to its A-side while offering up musical & lyrical treats that are unique to this composition. Free yo mind from this rat race and escape with us!

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On Episode 122 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Dr. Tara Betts joins the podcast for the first time to chat with me about the final track from Lovesexy, “Positivity.” This ode to the power of positive thinking can thwart the creepy-crawly Spooky Electric, uplift those living with poverty & bleak situations while lifting us with a gospel chant. Have you had your plus sign today?

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On Episode 121 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Aisha Staggers and I talk about the third and final single from the Lovesexy album, “I Wish U Heaven.” Is Prince acting wistful and nostalgic towards past lovers, friends, and associates? Or is he using it as a high road kiss-off to those who choose not to follow him on his spiritual journey? 

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On Episode 120 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Angel Monique joined me on Valentine’s Day to talk about a song so nice, Prince released it twice, “When 2 R In Love.” This Lovesexy and Black Album ballad is designed to express a sort of closeness that only two people deeply, madly, in love can understand. 

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On Episode 119 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Erica Thompson (APurpleDayInDecember.com) & I attempt to understand the deeper meanings behind the track “Lovesexy.” As the title track to this very spiritual yet sexy album, there must be more than meets the ear. Car metaphors, house/room/furniture double entendres, a vocal performance from Prince for the ages, and a hot take from me that might be considered blasphemous (I’m sorry!) It’s all here on this crazy-fun episode.

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On Episode 118 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Eloy Lasanta & I take a deeper dive into the often ignored Lovesexy song, “Dance On.” Take a little bit of “1999” partying in the face of nuclear annihilation, add some “Sign o’ the Times” ripped from the headlines social topics, and add a dash of “Sexuality” look towards future generations for new ideas. The result of that concoction is this erratic but deeper than appearances project album track.

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On Episode 117 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Chris Lacy and I discuss the Lovesexy album (and tour) centerpiece, “Anna Stesia.” The song serves a vital role in Prince’s spiritual evolution as an expression of faith. It allows the listener to share in Prince’s joy when he wrote and recorded it, but most importantly, it’s a really good song!

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On Episode 116 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Prince scholar, author, and #PrinceTwitterThread co-founder, Edgar Kruize and I talk about “Glam Slam” from his Lovesexy album. The song that introduced the name of Prince’s future nightclub also gave us “flicka nipple” and “baby scam,” so you can’t win them all.

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On Episode 115 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Jerry Bonner and I head on down to Tennessee to discuss Prince’s dirty, fun Lovesexy hit, “Alphabet St.” Despite an amateurish-looking music video and racy yet cleverly coded lyrics, this track still became the biggest hit from the album. Not to mention, an appearance from Cat! We need her to rap! Don’t just sit there and…watch.

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