Historical Artist Profile
The Bangles
Biography & Overview
The Bangles are an American all-female pop rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1981. They are known for hit singles in the 1980s, making them one of the most successful pop-rock groups of the decade. The band’s biggest commercial successes include "Walk Like an Egyptian" (1986), which became a worldwide phenomenon, "Manic Monday" (1986), a song written by Prince, and a cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s "Hazy Shade of Winter" (1987), which was featured in the film Less Than Zero.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
6 Charted Tracks
"Walk Like An Egyptian"
Entered Charts: 1986
#1 HIT
"Eternal Flame"
Entered Charts: 1989
#1 HIT
"Manic Monday"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #2
"Hazy Shade Of Winter"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #2
"In Your Room"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #5
"Walking Down Your Street"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #11
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
14 Charted Tracks
"Eternal Flame"
Entered Charts: 1989
#1 HIT
"Manic Monday"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #2
"Walk Like An Egyptian"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #3
"Hazy Shade Of Winter"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #11
"Walking Down Your Street"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #16
"Be With You"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #23
"If She Knew What She Wants"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #31
"In Your Room"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #35
"Something That You Said"
Entered Charts: 2003
Peak: #38
"Following"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #55
"I'Ll Set You Fe"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #74
"Going Down To Liverpool"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #79
"I Will Take Ca Of You"
Entered Charts: 2003
Peak: #79
"Hero Takes A Fall"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #96