"Manic Monday" (1986) was the first hit single by pop group The Bangles. It was written by Prince in 1984 as a duet for the Apollonia 6 album, but was pulled in favor of "Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian". Two years later, as he was attempting to "court" lead singer Susanna Hoffs, Prince offered the song to The Bangles who re-recorded his version. The song reached #2 in both the UK and US record charts, ironically behind Prince's own song "Kiss", which reached number one in the US. 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In music, a single is a short (usually ten minutes or less*) record, usually featuring one or two tracks as A-side, often accompanied by several B-sides, usually remixes or other songs. ... The Bangles in a 1980s publicity photo; Debbi Peterson, Susanna Hoffs, Vicki Peterson, Michael Steele. ... Due to technical limitations, some web browsers may not display some special characters in this article. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles (2003 promo photo) Susanna Lee Hoffs (born January 17, 1959) is a vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the Bangles. ... Kiss is a 1986 song by Prince and the Revolution, from the album Parade. ...

The lyrics tell 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 relaxing on Sunday - her "I-don't-have-to-run day". Pierre-Cécile Puvis de Chavannes: The Dream, 1883 A girl sleeps in her bed, before reaching REM sleep. ...

The verse melody bears a strong resemblance to the verse melody of Prince's hit "1999", and The Bangles' rendition features their familiar female harmonies and jangly guitars and has been described as less funky, but rockier and more accessible than Prince's live version. 1999 is one of Princes most well-known songs and a defining point in his rise to superstar status. ...

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. A remix is an alternate mix of a song different from the original version, made using the techniques of audio editing. ... An acoustic guitar is a modern form of guitar descended from the Classical guitar, but generally strung with steel strings for a brighter, louder sound. ...

In 2005, a new singer, Krystan Anderson, resung 'Manic Monday' but added a kid friendly flavor to it. It was entitled “Manic Fish Day”. Krystan Anderson was backed up by the Portage Park District Children’s Choir. The song was a mild hit on Chicago radios in the summer of 2005. It peaked at number 52.

There were minimal changes to the lyrics as shown below:

Six o'clock already

I was just in the middle of a dream

I was searching for fish

By a crystal blue Chicago stream

But I can't be late

'Cause then I guess I just won't get fish

These are the days

When you wish your bed was already made

So do it after you wake up!

It's just another manic fish day

I wish it was Sunday

'Cause that's my funday

My I don't have to runday

It's just another manic fish day

Have to catch an train for school

Got to be at school by nine

And if I had an air-o-plane

I still couldn't make it on time

'Cause I like to fish all night long

Just to figure out what I'm gonna catch

Blame it on the worm

But the fish is already gone

It's just another manic fish day

I wish it was Sunday

'Cause that's my funday

My I don't have to runday

It's just another manic fish day

All of the nights

Why did I not catch a fish tonight

Father will get angry

Doesn't it matter?

That I have to feed the both of us

With only my fishing pole

He tells me in his bedroom voice

C'mon honey, let's go make some noise

Time it goes so fast

It's just another manic fish day

I wish it was Sunday

'Cause that's my funday

My I don't have to runday

It's just another manic fish day

When you're having fish

Covers

Manic Monday was covered by Relient K on the compilation CD Punk Goes 80s.
Manic Monday was covered by Missile Innovation on their self titled mini-album . Relient K is a Christian rock band that was formed in 1997 in Canton, Ohio, named after guitarist Matt Hoopess Plymouth Reliant K car. ... Punk Goes 80s is part of the Punk Goes. ... Missile Innovation is a Japanese music j-rock band formed from the former member of Do As Infinity, Ryo Owatari. ...

References

• jr.com
• remixes