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<b>Melody Cool</b> was the fourth single to be released from [[Prince]]'s twelfth album [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]], although, like the song [[Melody Cool]], the single was credited only to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] ([[Melody Cool]] was later included, in a slightly different mix, on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Staples]' 1993 album [[Album: The Voice|The Voice]]). The single was released three and a half months after the album, although in Europe it was already released in August. The b-side, [[Time Waits For No One]], was taken (in edited form) from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples]' 1989 album [[Album: Time Waits For No One|Time Waits For No One]], and the single also contained remixes of the title track.<br>
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<b>Melody Cool</b> was the fourth single to be released from [[Prince]]'s twelfth album [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]], although, like the song [[Melody Cool]], the single was credited only to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] ([[Melody Cool]] was later included, in a slightly different mix, on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Staples]' 1993 album [[Album: The Voice|The Voice]]).  
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The single was released three and a half months after the album, although in Europe it had been released in August. [[Melody Cool]] was featured in the movie [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]], which had been released a few months prior.
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The b-side, [[Time Waits For No One]], was taken (in edited form) from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples]' 1989 album [[Album: Time Waits For No One|Time Waits For No One]], and the single also contained remixes of the title track.
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The single reached number 36 on the US Billboard R&B Chart, but failed to enter the Billboard Pop Chart.  
 
The single reached number 36 on the US Billboard R&B Chart, but failed to enter the Billboard Pop Chart.  
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==Track listing==
 
==Track listing==
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===7"===
 
===7"===
 
(UK: W9728, DEU: 5439-19728-7)<br>
 
(UK: W9728, DEU: 5439-19728-7)<br>
 
A. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Edit)</b> (3:16)<br>
 
A. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Edit)</b> (3:16)<br>
 
B. <b>[[Time Waits For No One]] (Edit)</b> (4:18)<br>
 
B. <b>[[Time Waits For No One]] (Edit)</b> (4:18)<br>
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===12"===
 
===12"===
 
(US: 9 21748-0) <br>
 
(US: 9 21748-0) <br>
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B1. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Edit)</b> (3:16)<br>
 
B1. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Edit)</b> (3:16)<br>
 
B2. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended LP Mix)</b> (4:42)<br>
 
B2. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended LP Mix)</b> (4:42)<br>
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===CD===
 
===CD===
 
(UK: W9728CD, DEU: 7599-21720-2)<br>
 
(UK: W9728CD, DEU: 7599-21720-2)<br>
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2. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Edit)</b> (3:16)<br>
 
2. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Edit)</b> (3:16)<br>
 
3. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended LP Mix)</b> (4:42)<br>
 
3. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended LP Mix)</b> (4:42)<br>
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===12" promo===
 
===12" promo===
 
(US: SAM 686) <br>
 
(US: SAM 686) <br>
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A. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Edit)</b> (3:16)<br>
 
A. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Edit)</b> (3:16)<br>
 
B. <b>[[Melody Cool]]</b> (3:39)<br>
 
B. <b>[[Melody Cool]]</b> (3:39)<br>
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==Credits==
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===Credits===
 
* See individual tracks and related albums for credits.
 
* See individual tracks and related albums for credits.
 
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==Charts==
 
==Charts==
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==Releases==
 
==Releases==
 
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===Variants, special editions and re-releases===
 
===Variants, special editions and re-releases===
 
* None.
 
* None.
 
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==Single promotion==
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==Trivia==
* None, but the song [[Melody Cool]] was featured in the movie [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]], which had been released a few months prior to the single's release.
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===Associated videos===
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==Awards, nominations, and certifications==
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* None.
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==Quotations and trivia==
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* None.
 
* None.
 
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==References==
 
==References==
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* ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] ''
 
* ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] ''
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Revision as of 14:50, 21 August 2016

Ooohthisineed single.jpg 1990: Oooh This I Need All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1990: Shake! Shake! single.jpg

Melody Cool


Melodycool single.jpg

Single details


Released: 10 August 1990 (Dutch release)
4 December 1990 (US release)
Related album: Graffiti Bridge (and later The Voice)
Label(s): Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Records
Non-album tracks: Melody Cool (Deep House Vocal) (6:22)

Melody Cool (Edit) (3:16)
Melody Cool (Extended LP Mix) (4:42)
Melody Cool (Extended Remix) (6:05)
Melody Cool (Mellow Dub Mix) (4:33)

Melody Cool was the fourth single to be released from Prince's twelfth album Graffiti Bridge, although, like the song Melody Cool, the single was credited only to Mavis Staples (Melody Cool was later included, in a slightly different mix, on Staples' 1993 album The Voice).

The single was released three and a half months after the album, although in Europe it had been released in August. Melody Cool was featured in the movie Graffiti Bridge, which had been released a few months prior.

The b-side, Time Waits For No One, was taken (in edited form) from Mavis Staples' 1989 album Time Waits For No One, and the single also contained remixes of the title track.

The single reached number 36 on the US Billboard R&B Chart, but failed to enter the Billboard Pop Chart.

Track listing


7"

(UK: W9728, DEU: 5439-19728-7)
A. Melody Cool (Edit) (3:16)
B. Time Waits For No One (Edit) (4:18)

12"

(US: 9 21748-0)
A1. Melody Cool (Extended LP Mix) (4:42)
A2. Melody Cool (Extended Remix) (6:05)
B1. Melody Cool (Deep House Vocal) (6:22)
B2. Melody Cool (Mellow Dub Mix) (4:33)
B3. Time Waits For No One (Edit) (4:18)

(UK: W9728T, DEU: 7599 21720-0)
A. Melody Cool (Extended Remix) (6:05)
B1. Melody Cool (Edit) (3:16)
B2. Melody Cool (Extended LP Mix) (4:42)

CD

(UK: W9728CD, DEU: 7599-21720-2)
1. Melody Cool (Extended Remix) (6:05)
2. Melody Cool (Edit) (3:16)
3. Melody Cool (Extended LP Mix) (4:42)

12" promo

(US: SAM 686)
A. Melody Cool (Extended Remix) (6:05)
B1. Melody Cool (Edit) (3:16)
B2. Melody Cool (Extended LP Mix) (4:42)

(US: PRO-A1-4397)
A. Melody Cool (Edit) (3:16)
B. Melody Cool (3:39)

Credits

  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.


Charts


Chart, Country Entry Date Peak Position Weeks In Chart
Billboard R&B Chart, USA 22 Dec. 1990+ 36 11


Releases

Variants, special editions and re-releases

  • None.


Trivia

  • None.


References


Ooohthisineed single.jpg 1990
Oooh This I Need
All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1990
Shake!
Shake! single.jpg