How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson.

Ahead of the publication of his Prince biography, in part 2 of this exclusive interview, former editor of Smash Hits and Q magazine John McKie talks to Sam about the mythology of the artist, his recordings, his concerts, and ultimately his legacy.

35 min•17 september 2025

INTRO

2mins - Prince's working methods, a remarkable ability to complete songs...but also dip into his vault of recordings

4mins - Was Sign O The Times the last time that Prince didn't second guess himself artistically?

6mins - Prince's talent for mentoring musicians and artists across the board vs Madonna and MJ working with established producers and stars.

7mins30s - The mythology of The Crystal Ball project - did the world lost a masterpiece?

9mins - Q: What would you change about the album Sign 'O' The Times?

10mins - Unreleased tracks creating a huge amount of mystique...

12mins - Quirky stories about Prince - some made the book, some didn't...

13mins - Appreciation of the album as a format - Beyoncé & Taylor Swift.

14mins - Not just mystery and myth - the most self actualised popstar of all time, and the ultimate editor.

16mins30s - Michael Jackson's trucks readying themselves to roll into Paisley Park? Prince planning ballet lessons?

18mins - Are there parallels between 1999 and Sign O The Times as Prince solo projects?

21mins - Creative mountain tops...and a food fight between The Time and The Revolution.

22mins30s - First concert at Birmingham NEC on the Nude Tour 1990, and going to MPLS and Paisley Park for a birthday present.

23mins30s - Memories of great shows - 'treat him like a new artist...when you see him'.

26mins - Who does John want to reach - ambitions for his book?

29mins30s - Did Prince exist in a unique moment of time and circumstance? And staying rooted in Minneapolis.

31mins30s - The importance of Oakland, California on Prince's sound.

33mins - What is the legacy of Sign O The Times, album and concert film?

34mins30s - Beverley Knight's favourite track...and SOTT being a singers record

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.

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