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[[Melody Cool]] (Extended Remix) (6:05)<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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|introduction          = <b>Melody Cool</b> was the second single to be released from [[Prince]]’s twelfth album [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] in Europe and the fourth single in the USA (after [[Single: Thieves In The Temple|Thieves In The Temple]], [[Single: Round And Round|Round And Round]] and [[Single: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]). 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 single was released ten days before the album in Europe and three and a half months after in the USA. [[Melody Cool]] was featured in the movie [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]], which had been released a few weeks prior in the US.
  
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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 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.
  
 
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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Melody Cool
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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

Graffiti Bridge
(album) 		The Voice
(album)
Graffitibridge.jpg Thevoice album.jpg

Melody Cool was the second single to be released from Prince’s twelfth album Graffiti Bridge in Europe and the fourth single in the USA (after Thieves In The Temple, Round And Round and New Power Generation). 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 ten days before the album in Europe and three and a half months after in the USA. Melody Cool was featured in the movie Graffiti Bridge, which had been released a few weeks prior in the US.

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
Jerkout single.jpg 1990
Jerk Out 		All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1990
On The Way Up 		Onthewayup single.jpg
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