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In 1998, it was included as the sixth track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles The Bangles]' compilation album ''Super Hits''. In 2004, it was included as the first track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles The Bangles]' compilation album ''The Essential Bangles''.
In 1998, it was included as the sixth track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles The Bangles]' compilation album ''Super Hits''. In 2004, it was included as the first track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles The Bangles]' compilation album ''The Essential Bangles''.


Basic tracking for [[Prince]]'s original version took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_4|4 February 1984]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (the day before recording [[Ooo She She Wa Wa]]); the song was intended for [[Apollonia 6]] (as a duet between [[Prince]] and [[Apollonia]]), and was included as the third track on the [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_29|29 February 1984]] and Spring 1984 configurations of the [[Album: Apollonia 6|Apollonia 6]] album, but was withdrawn from the album prior to release.  
Basic tracking for [[Prince]]'s original version took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_4|4 February 1984]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (the day before recording [[Ooo She She Wa Wa]]), a day after basic tracking for [[A Million Miles (I Love You]]) and  [[In A Spanish Villa]]); the song was intended for [[Apollonia 6]] (as a duet between [[Prince]] and [[Apollonia]]), and was included as the third track on the [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_29|29 February 1984]] and Spring 1984 configurations of the [[Album: Apollonia 6|Apollonia 6]] album, but was withdrawn from the album prior to release.  


It was offered to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles The Bangles] after [[Prince]] met lead singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susanna_Hoffs Susannah Hoffs] on a flight to London, England, in early February 1985 (while flying over for the BPI Awards, 11 February 1985); Hoffs asked [[Prince]] to provide songs for their next album, and he provided them with [[Manic Monday]] and [[Jealous Girl]], which they rejected.  
It was offered to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles The Bangles] after Bangles singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susanna Hoffs Susanna Hoffs] allegedly asked [[Prince]] to provide material for their next album. It is likely this happened when both were recording at Sunset, the Bangles doing ''I Got Nothing'' for 'The Goonies' OST, in April 1985. He submitted [[Jealous Girl]], which they rejected and [[Manic Monday]].


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles The Bangles]' version of [[Manic Monday]] was mostly re-recorded (information on recording dates and location are needed), but it features some of [[Prince]]'s original backing tracks ([[Brenda Bennett]]'s background vocals can still be heard on the released version).
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles The Bangles]' version of [[Manic Monday]] was mostly re-recorded (information on recording dates and location are needed), but it features some of [[Prince]]'s original backing tracks ([[Brenda Bennett]]'s background vocals can still be heard on the released version).
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Manic Monday

from the album Different Light
single art for Manic Monday
Song details
Performer: The Bangles
First Released: 23 December 1985 - Manic Monday single
Album(s): Different Light
Writer(s): Prince (as Christopher)
Producer(s): David Kahne
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

Manic Monday is the first track on The Bangles' second album Different Light, and two weeks before the album's release, Manic Monday was released as the album's first single.

The song was written by Prince (under the pseudonym Christopher, a reference to his character Christopher Tracy from Under The Cherry Moon). In 1990, it was included as the third track on The Bangles' compilation album Greatest Hits.

In 1998, it was included as the sixth track on The Bangles' compilation album Super Hits. In 2004, it was included as the first track on The Bangles' compilation album The Essential Bangles.

Basic tracking for Prince's original version took place on 4 February 1984 at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, California (the day before recording Ooo She She Wa Wa), a day after basic tracking for A Million Miles (I Love You) and In A Spanish Villa); the song was intended for Apollonia 6 (as a duet between Prince and Apollonia), and was included as the third track on the 29 February 1984 and Spring 1984 configurations of the Apollonia 6 album, but was withdrawn from the album prior to release.

It was offered to The Bangles after Bangles singer Hoffs Susanna Hoffs allegedly asked Prince to provide material for their next album. It is likely this happened when both were recording at Sunset, the Bangles doing I Got Nothing for 'The Goonies' OST, in April 1985. He submitted Jealous Girl, which they rejected and Manic Monday.

The Bangles' version of Manic Monday was mostly re-recorded (information on recording dates and location are needed), but it features some of Prince's original backing tracks (Brenda Bennett's background vocals can still be heard on the released version).


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
4 February 1984 Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA, USA Basic tracking
4 February 1984 Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA, USA Overdubs
1985 Studio information needed Additional recording and overdubs by The Bangles
Recording Personnel

Bangles version


Apollonia 6 version


Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Manic Monday 3:03 Different Light

Manic Monday single

Studio
Manic Monday (Extended California Version) 4:38 Manic Monday single Remix
Manic Monday (Extended Version) 4:39 Manic Monday single Remix
Video Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Manic Monday ?:?? Greatest Hits DVD Promo video See Manic Monday for details


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Manic Monday Studio 1984 Apollonia 6 version (duet with Prince)
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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