Scots singer Sheena Easton was linked to Prince after they duetted on U Got the Look. And Bangles guitarist Susannah Hoffs was said to have had a brief liaison with Prince, who wrote the band's career-making hit song Manic Monday.

Why did Prince give Manic Monday The Bangles?

After seeing an early Bangles show in Los Angeles, Prince sent the band a tape with two original songs he wanted them to record. One was "Manic Monday," a jangly, infectious diary of 9-to-5 office blues, that Prince was able to accurately capture without experiencing.

Who is Sheila E to Prince?

Sheila later served as Prince's drummer and musical director in his band during the tours from 1987 to 1989. In July 1987, her self-titled album Sheila E. was released. The ballad single "Hold Me" peaked at number 3 on R&B charts.