The Gold Experience: Jim Walsh got to know Prince in the 1990s, to the point where he was able to challenge the artist in open print. This is his story...

Previous Episode: Who was Prince really? In 1985 Neal Karlen interviewed the world's biggest - and most reclusive star. In the years that followed they developed an unlikely friendship. He tells us about the dilemmas of writing a book following the star's untimely death.

Next Episode: "Fighting for the freedom he knew technology offered..." in part 2 of our interview with Jim Walsh he reflects on Prince's 'Days of Wild' in the 1990s, his last ever show...and missing a great artist.

Jim Walsh - journalist and author of Gold Experience: Following Prince in the '90s

Intro

2mins - Were the 1990s Prince's 'punk period'?

5mins - Challenging Prince to be more vital!

8mins30s - the mad scientist out in Chanhassen, the feeling of greatness nearby

10mins - Going back to Paisley as a museum? Being in the building together...

11mins - the 90s, the forerunner to everyone having their own radio station...and preserving the legacy

13mins - Thoughts on The Rainbow Children, a transitional album and critically renowned live shows

15mins - seeing Prince over the years, often until 6am

17mins - living your life to the fullest creativity

18mins - seeing Prince for the first time in the early 1980s at First Avenue - "they were just badass, oh my God!"

21mins - Allen Beaulieu photographer, studio was just up the street from First Avenue...where Target Center is now. Pictures eventually adorned all of Prince's early album covers.

22mins30s - What kind of person was Prince? "Really warm and loving...he was know-able, that was my experience."

25mins - Playing different styles of music every night at Paisley Park

27mins - Jam of the Year tour memories from 1997, followed by an all-night performance... 'it was so good!'

29mins - Middle-aged bad-assery at The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and The Superbowl

30mins30s - Best guitar solos ever? 'Feathery blues at Glam Slam...'

32mins - Carlos Santana, Larry Graham & Prince at the Northrop Auditorium

34mins - Larry Graham's influence on Prince: Jim Walsh's view

36mins - A fleeting sight of Prince in 2014, 'a deeply spiritual God-loving man'.

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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The Gold Experience: Jim Walsh got to know Prince in the 1990s, to the point where he was able to challenge the artist in open print. This is his story...

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