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How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson.Author: Sam Bleazard
Prince Rogers Nelson was a cultural icon, ground-breaking artist and one of the most influential, prolific and revered musicians of his generation, inspiring diverse groups of people around the world. This show talks to people who have memories of the Purple one, and will include associates, bandmates and fans alike. Don't be 'alone in a world that's so cold' - join us! May U Live 2 C the Dawn... Language: en Genres: Music, Music History, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Diamonds & Pearls Deluxe, reflections on Prince's live output and working with Warners on Tina Turner and David Bowie projects. Music industry brand consultant, author and journalist Jason Draper talks to Sam.
Episode 47
Saturday, 7 February, 2026
INTRO2mins30s - Did Jason get to hear any of the tracks in advance (of the Diamonds & Pearls super deluxe)?4mins - Prince's punk period in the 90s, and creating a lot of interesting things...comic books, stage-shows and pressing his own CDS.5mins30secs - From a Gett Off vinyl DJ pressing to The Undertaker on VHS, an artist begins to rebel.7mins - Prince has to find other avenues to get his music out...8mins30s - Jeff Gold, and the hologram cover!11mins - Sam has a bit of fun with Jason Draper!! What are his favourite tracks? Jason talks New Jack Swing...13mins30s - Jason and Sam talk about the amazing Glam Slam live gig on D&P Deluxe14mins30s - The countdown clock...16mins - Sam's sympathy for sound engineers.17mins - Jason would love to work on more projects, related to his favourite artists - 'living the dream'20mins - The Piano & Microphone show, could that be released... 'the fact that we missed out on that, in the UK, still kills me to this day.'21mins - Sam talks about the morning tickets went on sale in the UK via Ticketmaster.22mins - ...the Love 4 One Another room, Celebration #1: Prince plays bass on America - video is played from the DJ booth24mins - Prince plays on Act II tour in Edinburgh: discussing track lists from 'live shows [which] are a gold mine'.26mins - Working in McDonald's in Plymouth, and missing Prince in Hammersmith on the One Nite Alone tour... 27mins - Getting close to Prince at the Koko show in Camden...memories of the show, and of Shepherd's Bush - 'he sent hot chocolate down the queue'!31mins - Tina Turner Private Dancer re-issue project - Jason's editorial role for Warners, and speaking to Holly Knight, co-writer of The Best and some of Private Dancer's songs.33mins - Tina has to change behind a shower curtain in the Rivoli Ballroom in South London, for the Private Dancer video.35mins - Jason's Instagram, and his work on David Bowie projects.38mins - "Hope I've done justice to Bowie's career...", across 2 magazines.40mins - What does the future hold for Jason? How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince... is produced and arranged by Sam J. Bleazard - but couldn't exist without the fabulous contribution from all of our guests!The show also features significant original music compositions from Gavin Calder.LINKSPlease follow me on Instagram and Facebook if you'd like to interact with the show on social media.Email me at: bleazas@hotmail.com if you have any ideas for future episodes, or if you'd like to share any feedback on the show. #prince4ever #love4oneanother
