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Prince's "Manic Monday" Gift Changed The Bangles' Life
6 Sep
Summary
- Prince gave Susanna Hoffs the iconic song "Manic Monday."
- Hoffs kept the original cassette tape Prince sent her.
- The song "Manic Monday" launched The Bangles to stardom.
Forty years after its release, Susanna Hoffs reminisces about "Manic Monday," the Prince-penned song that became The Bangles' breakthrough hit.
She recalls Prince sending her the original cassette tape, a gesture that profoundly changed her life and the band's career. Hoffs noted that Prince was a fan of their music, having seen their "cheesy" "Hero Takes a Fall" video.
Hoffs also shared memories of her friendship with the late music icon, describing him as a "brilliant, genius iconoclast." She recounted a playful jamming session where Prince insisted on playing only Bangles songs.
Reflecting on the enduring legacy of "Manic Monday," Hoffs considers it "the gift that keeps on giving," acknowledging its crucial role in launching The Bangles onto the international music scene.
