Shows
How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson.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.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...
2026-02-0743 min
How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson.From freelance writing on Bowie and Beck for Record Collector, working for record labels, contributing to the liner notes for the Diamonds & Pearls Deluxe album, and working with the Prince Estate. Sam talks to Jason Draper.INTRO2mins30s - "What led you to have the career you've had?" 25 years ago, Jason tells a friend at University that no one is going to give him money to be a music journalist.4mins - "Finding a pathway to doing what I wanted to do..." Jason looks for work experience on Music monthlies, and picks up first freelance work at Record Collector.6mins - Parents musical taste - 'were they big music lovers?'7mins - Kids in Plymouth weren't listening to Kid Creole & The Coconuts...! Bowie, Beck and...
2026-02-0141 min