Which artist wrote the Bangles’ 1986 hit “Manic Monday”?
Elton John
Prince
Michael Jackson
Barry Gibb
Fact: Prince wrote “Manic Monday” under the pseudonym Christopher, a reference to his character Christopher Tracy in the film Under the Cherry Moon. Originally intended for the group Apollonia 6, the song eventually went to the Bangles, who recorded it for their 1986 album Different Light. Its catchy melody and relatable story about the start of the workweek helped make it a major hit. In an unusual twist, “Manic Monday” reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 but was kept from the top spot by Prince’s own song, “Kiss.”
Correct Answer: Prince