The Bangles

Songwriter: Vicki Peterson Debbie Peterson Susanna Hoffs

Producer: The Bangles Matthew Sweet

The moment you came into view
Everything went out of focus ‘cept for you
From ordinary to sublime
And all the world went in and out of time

Lost in the reverie
Taken by surprise
You had me so completely mesmerized

Only a fool would come between
A man and something sacred and serene
I’m the first one to admit
That I’m a fool and not ashamed of it

Caught by the daring look
Of longing in your eyes
You got me so completely mesmerized

It’s only here for a night
It’s only true
If you believe it’s alright
It’s alright it’s alright
It’s only us for the night
Me and you
And I believe it’s alright
It’s alright
It’s alright

The morning comes with no regret
And I believe the proper etiquette
Kiss me in silence slip away
When day becomes the night becomes the day

I would have walked away
Behaving otherwise
But you had me so completely mesmerized

It’s only here for the night
It’s only true
If you believe it’s alright
It’s alright, it’s alright
It’s only us for the night
Me and you
And I believe it’s alright
It’s alright

The Bangles are an American pop rock band originally part of the Paisley Undergound movement that’s been described as “sunshiney Beatles pop”. They are best known for their internationally successful ‘80s singles “Manic Monday”, “Walk Like An Egyptian”, and “Eternal Flame” and have been called “perhaps the biggest all-female rock group of the 1980s”.

When their friend/bassist quit their band The Colours, sisters Debbi & Vicki Peterson’s newspaper ad was answered by Susanna Hoffs. They renamed themselves The Bangs and released “Getting Out Of Hand” on their own record label in 1981. Airplay on KROQ FM attracted Miles Copeland (IRS Records / Go Go’s) who signed them to his short-lived label Faulty Products and became their manager. When a New Jersey band claimed ownership of the name The Bangs, they changed their named to The Bangles and released their self-titled debut EP. Bassist Annette Zilinskas was added to the group in time to be included on the artwork, but not on the recordings. The Bangles then toured with English Beat.

Zilinskas was replaced by ex-Runaways bassist Micki ‘Michael’ Steele before the group’s 1984 debut album All Over The Place, released on Columbia Records. Despite its two singles “Hero Takes A Fall” and the Kimberly Rew-penned “Going Down To Liverpool” modestly charting only in the UK, the album still reached #80 in the US thanks to college radio airplay, MTV exposure, a tour with Cyndi Lauper and good reviews. Prince took an interest in the band after seeing the music video for “Hero Takes A Fall” and offered them two songs – “Manic Monday” and “Jealous Girl”.

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