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Although a second album was planned, the project materialized under the moniker of [[Apollonia 6]] when [[Vanity|Denise Matthews]] left the band. | Although a second album was planned, the project materialized under the moniker of [[Apollonia 6]] when [[Vanity|Denise Matthews]] left the band. | ||
− | Tracks were recorded by [[Prince]] for a projected second [[Vanity 6]] album soon renamed [[Apollonia 6]] after [[Vanity]] left [[Prince]]'s camp. Amongst them [[17 Days]] on which Brenda sang lead vocals (with the lyric ''Al I got is 2 cigarettes and this broken heat of mine'' the song was written with Brenda in mind. ), [[Promise To Be True]], [[Vibrator]], [[Sex Shooter]] and an instrumental tune dubbed [[Wet Dream | + | Tracks were recorded by [[Prince]] for a projected second [[Vanity 6]] album soon renamed [[Apollonia 6]] after [[Vanity]] left [[Prince]]'s camp. Amongst them [[17 Days]] on which Brenda sang lead vocals (with the lyric ''Al I got is 2 cigarettes and this broken heat of mine'' the song was written with Brenda in mind. ), [[Promise To Be True]], [[Vibrator]], [[Sex Shooter]] and an instrumental tune dubbed [[Wet Dream Cousin]], titled thus due to its similarity with the track [[Wet Dream]]. |
[[G-Spot]] originally considered for [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] was also planned for the album. A few other songs, [[Manic Monday]], for which Brenda recorded background vocals, and [[Take Me With U]] were placed on an early configuration of the album, but instead used for other projects. | [[G-Spot]] originally considered for [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] was also planned for the album. A few other songs, [[Manic Monday]], for which Brenda recorded background vocals, and [[Take Me With U]] were placed on an early configuration of the album, but instead used for other projects. | ||
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The plot introduced three lingerie clad widows gathered to listen the reading of Mr Christian will and testament which leaves them nothing and encourage them to work. The imagery and set is very 1960's revamped into 1980's colorful graphic trends. The scenes show prominent neons words such as 'FILL' at a gas station for [[Blue Limousine]], where [[Brenda Bennett]] has the main vocal role, 'EAT' at a diner's for [[Ooo She She Wa Wa]], where [[Susan Moonsie]] leads while the two other find themselves struggling in front of piles of dirty dishes to wash. The part featuring [[Apollonia]] as leading role feature the word 'BUY' in a supermarket set. | The plot introduced three lingerie clad widows gathered to listen the reading of Mr Christian will and testament which leaves them nothing and encourage them to work. The imagery and set is very 1960's revamped into 1980's colorful graphic trends. The scenes show prominent neons words such as 'FILL' at a gas station for [[Blue Limousine]], where [[Brenda Bennett]] has the main vocal role, 'EAT' at a diner's for [[Ooo She She Wa Wa]], where [[Susan Moonsie]] leads while the two other find themselves struggling in front of piles of dirty dishes to wash. The part featuring [[Apollonia]] as leading role feature the word 'BUY' in a supermarket set. | ||
− | An alternate video was shot and released to support [[Single:Sex Shooter|Sex Shooter]] single. Its real life set, mainstream plot - the band meet 2 guys and take them back to the rehearsal warehouse for cruising purposes - as well as the filming are radicaly different from the mini-film, making the official video look poorly inspired compared to the more ambitious mini-film project. | + | An alternate video was shot and released to support [[Single: Sex Shooter|Sex Shooter]] single. Its real life set, mainstream plot - the band meet 2 guys and take them back to the rehearsal warehouse for cruising purposes - as well as the filming are radicaly different from the mini-film, making the official video look poorly inspired compared to the more ambitious mini-film project. |
[[Album: Apollonia 6|Apollonia]] had minor impact on charts, albeit a few TV show appearances were made to promote the [[Sex Shooter]] single. Of the two singles issued from [[Album: Apollonia 6|Apollonia 6]], only [[Single: Sex Shooter|Sex Shooter]] got significant success.<br> | [[Album: Apollonia 6|Apollonia]] had minor impact on charts, albeit a few TV show appearances were made to promote the [[Sex Shooter]] single. Of the two singles issued from [[Album: Apollonia 6|Apollonia 6]], only [[Single: Sex Shooter|Sex Shooter]] got significant success.<br> | ||
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*[[Purple Rain Tour]] as guest during [[Prince]]'s set. | *[[Purple Rain Tour]] as guest during [[Prince]]'s set. | ||
|worked on shows = 25 Oct. 1982 New York, NY, USA - Ritz w/[[Vanity 6]] | |worked on shows = 25 Oct. 1982 New York, NY, USA - Ritz w/[[Vanity 6]] | ||
− | * [[16_March 1983-am|16 Mar. 1983 ( | + | * [[16_March 1983-am|16 Mar. 1983 (a.m.)]] Bloomington, MN, USA - Registry Hotel w/[[Prince]] |
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