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Prince Used a Secret Fake Name to Write This Nearly #1 '80s Billboard Hit

Prince wrote “Manic Monday” for The Bangles under the mysterious name Christopher. Discover how the song became a defining 1980s pop-rock hit.

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00:00 on September 8 2026

Prince Used a Secret Fake Name to Write This Nearly #1 '80s Billboard Hit

Allmusic Blog — Prince wrote “Manic Monday” for The Bangles under the mysterious name Christopher. Discover how the song became a defining 1980s pop-rock hit. more info
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