What Did Prince Do This Week? 47 of 1985 | Jellybean Johnson RIP, ATWIAD Deluxe, Purple Rain Musical

This episode is dedicated to Jellybean Johnson (Nov. 19, 1956–Nov. 21, 2025). Thank you for giving us decades of your musical talent and laughter!

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In episode 147 for Week 47 of 1985, we’ll discuss the late, great, and incredible Jellybean Johnson, the release of the deluxe version of Around The World In A Day, tracking and mixing of Parade-era tracks by Wendy and Lisa, the end of principal photography for Under The Cherry Moon, and the filming of the Girls + Boys Video. We will also be joined by Ted Talks Bass and Crystal Wise, an Asst. Professor at the University of Minnesota, to discuss the Purple Rain musical.

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