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|date                  = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 10|10 August 1990]] (Dutch release)<br>[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 4|4 December 1990]] (US release)
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|album                  = [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] (and later [[Album: The Voice|The Voice]])
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| [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 10|10 August 1990]] (Dutch release)<br>[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 4|4 December 1990]] (US release)
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| [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] (and later [[Album: The Voice|The Voice]])
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| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] / [[Paisley Park Records]]
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| valign="top"| <b>Non-album tracks:</b>
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| [[Melody Cool]] (Deep House Vocal) (6:22)<br>
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[[Melody Cool]] (Edit) (3:16)<br>
 
[[Melody Cool]] (Edit) (3:16)<br>
 
[[Melody Cool]] (Extended LP Mix) (4:42)<br>
 
[[Melody Cool]] (Extended LP Mix) (4:42)<br>
 
[[Melody Cool]] (Extended Remix) (6:05)<br>
 
[[Melody Cool]] (Extended Remix) (6:05)<br>
 
[[Melody Cool]] (Mellow Dub Mix) (4:33)<br>
 
[[Melody Cool]] (Mellow Dub Mix) (4:33)<br>
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|introduction          = <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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<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.
 
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 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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===7"===
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(UK: W9728, DEU: 5439-19728-7)<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>[[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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A1. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended LP Mix)</b> (4:42)<br>
 
A1. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended LP Mix)</b> (4:42)<br>
 
A2. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended Remix)</b> (6:05)<br>
 
A2. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended Remix)</b> (6:05)<br>
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B2. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Mellow Dub Mix)</b> (4:33)<br>
 
B2. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Mellow Dub Mix)</b> (4:33)<br>
 
B3. <b>[[Time Waits For No One]] (Edit)</b> (4:18)<br>
 
B3. <b>[[Time Waits For No One]] (Edit)</b> (4:18)<br>
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A. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended Remix)</b> (6:05)<br>
 
A. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended Remix)</b> (6:05)<br>
 
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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1. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended Remix)</b> (6:05)<br>
 
1. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended Remix)</b> (6:05)<br>
 
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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A. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended Remix)</b> (6:05)<br>
 
A. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended Remix)</b> (6:05)<br>
 
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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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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A. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Edit)</b> (3:16)<br>
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<b>USA:</b> 4-19728{{break2}}
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A1. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended LP Mix)</b> (4:42)<br>
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A2. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Extended Remix)</b> (6:05)<br>
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B1. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Deep House Vocal)</b> (6:22)<br>
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B2. <b>[[Melody Cool]] (Mellow Dub Mix)</b> (4:33)<br>
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B3. <b>[[Time Waits For No One]] (Edit)</b> (4:18)<br>
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| Peak Position  = 36
 
| Peak Position  = 36
 
| Weeks in chart  = 11
 
| Weeks in chart  = 11
 
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Revision as of 16:56, 17 April 2021

Ooohthisineed single.jpg 1990: Oooh This I Need ◄ All Singles All Related Artists Singles ► 1990: Something So Strong Somethingsostrong.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 track(s):

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)

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
USA: Billboard R&B Chart 22 Dec. 1990+ 36 11
Certifications
This single has not received any certifications in the USA or elsewhere
Awards
This single has not received any awards in the USA or elsewhere

See also

XXX
(music video) 		Xxxx
(album)
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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" 12"

A. Melody Cool (Edit) (3:16)
B. Time Waits For No One (Edit) (4:18)

  • Cat #: UK: W9728

 GER: 5439-19728-7

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)

  • Cat #: USA: 9 21748-0

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

  • Cat #: UK: W9728T

 GER: 7599 21720-0)

  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.

Other Formats
5" CD 12" Promo

1. Melody Cool (Extended Remix) (6:05)
2. Melody Cool (Edit) (3:16)
3. Melody Cool (Extended LP Mix) (4:42)

  • Cat #: UK: W9728CD

 GER: 7599-21720-2

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

  • Cat #: UK: SAM 686

A. Melody Cool (Edit) (3:16)
B. Melody Cool (3:39)

  • Cat #: USA: PRO-A-4397


Cassette

A. Melody Cool (Edit) (3:16)
B. Time Waits For No One (Edit) (4:18)

  • Cat #: USA: 4-19728

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)

  • Cat #: USA: 4-21748


Releases
7", 12", CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
UK 7" W9728 center center center center

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
None
 

 

 
Additional Information
Promotion (at time of release) Triva
References
Ooohthisineed single.jpg 1990
Oooh This I Need 		All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1990
Something So Strong 		Somethingsostrong.jpg
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