Episodes

  • The Story of 1999, Episode 1: My Mind Says Prepare to Fight

    The Story of 1999, Episode 1: My Mind Says Prepare to Fight
    Nov 19 2019
    The story of 1999 begins with one of the most legendary concert debacles in rock history. When an October 1981 crowd of Rolling Stones fans greeted opener Prince with scorn, it solidified his resolve to forge a new path. Hear the first tracks Prince recorded in that pivotal moment, which are included in the Super Deluxe Edition reissue of 1999, alongside stories from bandmates Dez Dickerson, Lisa Coleman, Dr. Fink and Bobby Z.; engineer Peggy McCreary; journalist Robert Hilburn; and vault archivist Michael Howe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • The Story of 1999, Episode 2: Rearrange

    The Story of 1999, Episode 2: Rearrange
    Nov 26 2019
    As Prince pulled away from the spotlight in the winter of 1981-1982, his creative drive began whirring faster than ever. Hear some of the never-before-released material recorded by Prince during this prolific era, alongside stories about his two early '80s workspaces: his home studio on Lake Riley in Chanhassen, Minnesota; and Sunset Sound in Los Angeles. Host Andrea Swensson interviews Bobby Z., Lisa Coleman, Duane Tudahl, and Peggy McCreary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • The Story of 1999, Episode 3: The Idolmaker

    The Story of 1999, Episode 3: The Idolmaker
    Dec 3 2019
    With reams of material created over the winter of 1981-1982, Prince turned his attention toward refining his emerging double album and shaping the look and sound of protégés The Time and Vanity 6. Inspired by a 1980 movie called The Idolmaker, Prince aspired to create not just an album but a musical movement. Host Andrea Swensson interviews Dez Dickerson, Duane Tudahl, Jellybean Johnson, Brenda Bennett, Bobby Z, and Lisa Coleman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • The Story of 1999, Episode 4: Let's Work

    The Story of 1999, Episode 4: Let's Work
    Dec 10 2019
    The 1999 Tour was no routine trek: referred to as the “Triple Threat Tour,” the Time and Vanity 6 toured as openers for the band starting to be known as Prince and the Revolution. By the summer of 1983, “Little Red Corvette” had become a top 10 hit and Prince was one of the first black artists to be placed into rotation on MTV. Host Andrea Swensson is joined by Brenda Bennett, Bobby Z, Tom Marzullo, Michael Howe, Matt Fink, Roy Bennett, Lisa Coleman, Jellybean Johnson, Dez Dickerson, Brittany Howard, Fred Armisen, and Nile Rodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Up All Nite with Prince, Episode 1: The Atrium

    Up All Nite with Prince, Episode 1: The Atrium
    May 29 2020
    In 2001, Prince was in the midst of a spiritual and musical evolution — and he was sharing that journey with his fans through his pioneering NPG Music Club and Paisley Park Celebration events. Host Andrea Swensson talks to musicians Common and Najee, Paisley Park staffer Sam Jennings, and fans Darling Nisi and Erica Thompson about this intriguing and reflective era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Up All Nite with Prince, Episode 2: It Ain’t Over!

    Up All Nite with Prince, Episode 2: It Ain’t Over!
    Jun 12 2020
    In 2002 Prince and his band embarked on the global One Nite Alone… Tour, capturing the shows and aftershows for Prince’s first official live albums. Host Andrea Swensson talks to touring musicians Renato Neto and Najee, live engineer Scottie Baldwin, and Sam Jennings about these unforgettable live experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 1: It's Gonna Be a Beautiful Night

    The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 1: It's Gonna Be a Beautiful Night
    Aug 27 2020
    The story of Sign O’ The Times involves many twists, turns, and abandoned projects. We begin with key collaborators Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman as they reflect on Prince's prolific Dream Factory period, with additional insights from engineer Susan Rogers and musicians Eric Leeds, Atlanta Bliss, Matt Fink and BrownMark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 2: The Dream Factory

    The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 2: The Dream Factory
    Sep 3 2020
    In the winter of 1985-1986, Prince and his new fiancee Susannah Melvoin moved into a new property on Galpin Blvd. in Chanhassen, Minnesota, jumpstarting a spring and summer of nonstop creativity in Prince’s new home studio. Learn more about this space from Susannah, engineer Susan Rogers, Eric Leeds, and Atlanta Bliss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins