40 Years Ago 1982 Vanity 6 released their self-titled debut album.
The group had been created by Prince as an outlet for his prolific songwriting. All three women in the group - Vanity, Brenda Bennett, and Susan Moonsie, shared lead and background vocals.
The only single to chart in America was "Nasty Girl" making only #101 on the Hot 100, but #7 on R&B and #1 Dance.
During pre-production of the movie Purple Rain in August 1983, Vanity decided to leave the group and relinquish her role in the film.[23] Many possible reasons were given for her departure, such as disbursement of royalties, Prince being too controlling, and the end of their romantic relationship. Vanity was replaced in the music group and the 1984 film Purple Rain by Apollonia.
(The album version is so worth listening to)
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