Manic Monday

"Manic Monday" (1986) was the first hit single by pop group The Bangles. It was written by Prince (the verse melody bears a strong resemblance to the verse melody of his hit "1999") and reached #2 in both the UK and US record charts.

Related Topics:
1986 - The Bangles - Prince - 1999

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It tells of someone waking from a romantic dream at 6 o'clock on Monday morning, and facing a hectic journey to work when she would prefer to still be enjoying Sunday, her "I don't have to run day".

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The Bangles' rendition features their typical female harmonies and jangly guitars and has been described as less funky, but rockier and more accessible than Prince's live version.

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Remixes by the Bangles include an "Extended Version" with an additional acoustic guitar interlude, and a "California Extended Version" where the acoustic interlude also forms the intro to the song.

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