Apollonia Studio 6- S2 Premiere / E 1- Apollonia 6 Reunited- pt. 1 

I think Susan has the most interesting stories and needs a show dedicated to herself, She needs to write a book.

WOO HOO❗ So long overdue these ladies need there flowers & recognition for paving the way for many "Girl Groups"💜

I just have one question. "Brenda, how we gonna get to the party?" 😁

Brenda should write a book and do the voiceover for the audiobook. Her voice is amazing!

Everyone loved Vanity. She always looked Amazing. Prince loved her dearly.

Susan Moonsie was a doll back in the 80's! She is still looking quite good.

Vanity 6 album is a classic 🔥

Would love to hear more from Susan! She was there from Prince’s first album all they way to purple rain and she was his main girl for years! What did she think when Vanity came along? How did she handle all of that? How did her and Prince part? Did she write Make Up? What songs does she know of that were inspired by her?

Susan Brenda Apples after almost 40 years we’ve waited 4 this !!!!!! We are 15 again !!!!! Ty Seth !

The biggest shock out of all of this is we had no idea Apollonia was such a sweetheart after all of these decades. The public only sees the finished product and not the actual personalities

Wow Apollonia almost had me in tears ❤❤ My teen years right here. Love seeing these beautiful women when they get together. RIP Denise.

I'm 56 years old and I actually felt tears forming in my eyes when I first started watching this. I LOVE ALL OF YOU LADIES SO MUCH!!! Thank you for making my later teen years AWESOME!!! My two favorite songs that I STILL pump to this very day are "Million Miles" and "Some Kind of Lover"!

I can't believe Susan is there! Wow!

I saw Prince, the Time and Vanity 6 at the Oakland Coliseum circa 1982 or 1983 when I graduated high school. It was an amazing experience I'll never forget. The pink netting, fangirls in camisoles. Seeing these ladies sharing experiences takes me back again. At 57 I'll take all the reminders of the Days of Wild I can get :)

Great stories about Susan recording Drive Me Wild in just one take and how the ladies never got a chance to film a video for Nasty Girl . The footage we all thought was a video was actually from a TV show . Cool info : and Brenda would be perfect teaching new artist artist developement . She knows how to answer questions without throwing people under the bus ( although she could ) , but she choose to still show grace and respect . These 3 ladies are amazingly respectful of Prince legacy .

I love how Apollonia isn't afraid to share her gratitude with us! I'm glad she and Susan understand their mark of rock history. (At least Susan's tears seem to say something when Apollonia was telling her memory.)

RIP Prince💜and Vanity 🙏🏿 🕊️

I love the way they aged so beautiful and gracefully such beautiful spirits all of them ...they were beyond their bad girl sex appeal .,all of them were really next door girl sweethearts 💕 💜💜💜💜

Denise and Prince were twin flames ! I get the fact that other sources put more work with prince but vanity had that soulful magic that was suppose to be with him ok rollingstones at that time . RIP Denise & Prince

...at this point a percentage of his lifelong fans are somewhat anxious in regards to Prince's ppl giving interviews/selling books, etc....... Thank you Susan & Brenda, loved yall for longer than I care to admit & you did P right Xxx

Vanity 6 are the mothers of all girl groups! They are true pioneers and definitely deserve more credit.

Brenda has a smooth speaking voice... Great interview. Thank you.

Brenda Bennett is fascinating! Susan looks amazing good to hear from these ladies who set the bar with VANITY 6!

So much beauty in one room! That will definitely be such an epic moment to share with loyal fans.

I never realized how strong Susan's accent was.

Much Respect 2 Apollonia! Powerful Reunion. Thank U for taking Us down memory lane. This is a Beautiful interview. Prince would have been proud. RIP Vanity. 💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏

Just to clarify. Denise met Prince at the American Music awards in 1981. She was there with her manager Hal Ray. Both Prince and Rick James noticed Denise that night and flirted with her. And each telling the press that Denise was their wife.

The 80's was the sexy decade.

A treat. Damn Brenda still has that quality to her voice!

First interview I’ve ever seen Susan do. Amazing!

In the past, we never heard much from Susan, but this interview proves she has a strong personality with definite points of view. I really hope she writes a book about her time with Prince. It is so great to see you ladies together again. Ms. Brenda, you wore the hell out of that skirt in that Sex Shooter video! Apollonia, thank you for making this happen!

OMG, this video popped up in the RU-vid feed and my jaw dropped five inches! Have not seen Moonsie in DECADES! (Saw Vanity 6 in '82)🌹👑🧸The energy between Susan and Brenda shows such deep respect and friendship.💓

I have always been a huge fan of Vanity 6 and Appolonia and so this was long overdue! All of these beautiful ladies have aged gracefully and are STILL such NATURAL BEAUTIES!!!!❤️❤️

💜💜💜 You could feel the "Purple Ladies Love" in the room! 💜💜💜

Because Vanity 6 and Apollonia 6 had so much spoken word on both of their albums, just hearing all of you speak is like having a brand new album. Can’t wait for the next chapters and thank you for finally making all of our hopes come true by reuniting. Apollonia had me with a lump in my throat with her recent story..(no spoiler, watch the video 😎)

Hi please ask Susan how it felt to have one of Prince's best albums 1999 dedicated to her. He dedicated 1999 to VASHTI which is Susan's middle name I believe. I'm so happy they stayed in touch with you, Denise and Jill. I think you guys gave Prince the support and family setting to ground him. None of you let him push you around or took crap from him. I hate to say it but he seemed a little lost in all the Purple Rain hype. Towards the end he was reaching back out to old friends and support systems. Thank you guys for making the 1977-84 so exciting. I hate that I lost all your memorabilia in a storm in Florida. 30 plus years of albums posters magazines videos are gone but I still have you to keep those great times alive.

Grew up watching these ladies can't believe I'm seeing them together 40 yrs later.

This is the best episode ever next to Jill Jones for this podcast. Nice Apollonia 6 reunion.I still have the cassettes to both groups.

I loved the interview, my favorite girl group V6 #DeniseMathewsRIP#

Absolutely BRILLIANT!! A real conversation.. No fanfare, no pretense, no mystery. I’m happy to see them healthy, wise, and sharing the story from the perspective of … “yep we did that!” The human journey vs. the superstar act.. Thank you ALL for making this reunion happen 🙏❤️🎼🎶❤️🎤🎤🎤

Now these are the guests and the backstories that we want to hear. This interview was so good.👍👌👊👏👏👏

That was EPIC!! I can’t wait for the the other parts. I want a musical reunion and a tour ASAP!! 😃💜

I am so glad to finally actually see them reminisce about their experience with Prince. Thank you ladies for being a part of my life's musical soundtrack.

Great interview! Been waiting on this could listen to Brenda talk and tell stories for hours!

I'm hear mainly for Susan because she seemed to have disappeared for so long. But I glad to hear from all of them. I love that Susan and Brenda seemed to both have loved Vanity. It was amazing seeing her life change over the years. She was gone way too soon. I wonder if Susan ever knew how many of those early songs were dedicated to her?

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this. Love hearing these stories and how it all came to be. A bit of sadness for the loss of Vanity.

Thank you so much Apollonia & Seth for have Brenda & Susan on your podcast & sharing such an amazing stories on how everyone meet PRINCE wonderful memories. Ladies you all are so beautiful stay safe bless and healthy God bless. RIP BEAUTIFUL SOUL PRINCE & DENISE MATTHEW 💜🕊️💜🕊️💜

I love your podcast and seeing this reunion, listening to the stories of the early years, and seeing them - it brings back so many amazing memories. I was close friends with Denise (aka Vanity) first meeting her in the Minneapolis days during the height of Nasty Girls. I was one of the very lucky few who remained friends with her until her passing. I had the privilege of meeting both Susan and Brenda a few times during the early rehearsals of Purple Rain, before she finally separated from Prince. She would drag poor Susan and Brenda with her to come and see me. HaHa. They were always so nice. I am looking forward to watching the other parts. Thank you.

Such a beautiful reunion 💜💜💜

This group reminds me of Charmed. It started with 3 sisters and one left us. And a 4th sister came along. Like Prue, I will Always Love the stories on Vanity. She was such a mystery. And the 3 really carry both her and Prince's legacy.

Yes, Yes and Yes! These are my sisters too. Great to see you ladies looking great and thanks for what you royal ladies added to the Purple Palace. 💜💜💜💓🙏🌹🌹🌹💐

OMG ....this was such a great interview 💜💜💜💜....Brenda and Susan and Vanity ,Appollina was my alter ego ..as teenage girl but in a good way ...

Wow!! I love this show!! Thank you Apollonia for giving us this treat! Brenda… Please write that book! I’m sure I’m not alone in saying we’d love to see all the pictures you’ve saved!! Thank you for your love and the memories 😊

I love how Susan is posted up in front of that light, it makes her look etherial, like her aura is beaming out

This was so lovely💗 I'm thrilled to see my childhood idols together again. They sound the same as they did back in 83💗 It's funny bc my age group, we didn't know Vanity, we knew Apollonia--i'd scribble their logo on my school books lol. Later when Purple Rain went big and the media talked backstory, we were all wth is a 'Vanity?' We even waited for Apollonia when she appeared in Eddie Money's 'Shakin'" video. So no clue about Vanity. Time goes on, I'm obsessed with Vanity from her appearances on Soul Train, and the tv gigs promoting 'Under the Influence." Never got enough recognition for being funny af and super smart, quick witted. Truly I was so in awe that i was able to interact directly with Denise during her illness --she loved when i'd send her funny cat memes😂💗 Having grown up idolizing her and Apples and Brenda and Susan, it was overwhelming to have actual dialogue with someone i admired so much. I have the most sincere love and admiration for Apollonia too. She has such kind respect and sisterhood with Denise--it's rare that women can be so close, especially considering the circumstances that went on with Denise leaving and Apples coming in...But Apollonia is a truly classy, warm and amazing person, and i'm super glad her and Denise were like sisters. I treasure this video clip and still adore these lovely ladies💗

Apollonia and Seth, loved Pt. 1 with Susan and Brenda. The Triple Threat tour was my first MPLS concert. What a way to indoctrinate me into this lifetime journey of funk and roll. The 1999 tour concert was in Hartford, CT during a massive snowstorm in 1983. Look forward to Part 2.

Vanity and Prince belonged together. Neither aged a bit.

OMG! This was AWESOME! I'm a grown ass man sitting here wiping tears from my eyes like Susan hearing these stories that I thought I would never hear. Thank you Apollonia, Susan & Brenda for being you and creating a musical and visual expereince that enriched my life!

This was really a treat. Thank you

I was waiting for this. I been a fan of all Princes incarnation’s & Vanity 6 my favorite since I was 11. Glad you grown a good relationship with these two love & blessings ♥️ 🥰

Okay!!! I have to watch Purple Rain mostly alone. Because I have a habit of reciting the movie to much while doing the routine’s through out the movie. Even the part where Apollonia smashed her foot in the door. One of my favorite movies.

This is a true gift for 2023! Duane Tudahl, you must be writing everything down! Such a well crafted podcast and I might have teared up a time or two...can't wait for the other parts! Thank you, Seth and Apollonia...

This was amazing! I was literally sitting at the edge of my seat, also , like Apollonia, smile cramps! Also tears. I cant wait till part 2! The Purple Family really needed this!! :) Btw, I watched it twice!! hehe

That’s was freaking awesome!!!💜💜💜 love you guys!!

Just amazing listening in on these stories! What a treat!

I can’t wait for part 2 , 3, and 4!! Love you ladies!!!

Now THIS is amazing!! They all look fabulous!!

i cannot wait for the next parts!!😫 i loved this smmmm

Thank you so much ladies! Amazing

Thank you so much for this interview. Luv from Minneapolis 💜💜💜💜

This was great seeing you guys, this really made me feel good!

FINALLY I’ve waited a lifetime for this

Loved this interview. 💜looking forward to hearing more stories. Well done!😊👍

Can’t wait for the next 2 parts!! So happy and excited to see you all together again and hearing everyone’s stories has me in absolute awe! Amazing!!! xxx

Absolutely amazing to see all 3 of you together.

I've always loved Brenda's speaking voice

So happy for all of you to get together, again!

This was so awesome! You ladies look amazing, thanks for sharing & I can’t wait for part 2. Love you ladies 🙏🏽💜💜💜

This was amazing. I am so glad you brought the group back together. Thank you for doing this.

The interview I didn't know I needed! Hour well used, thank you all!

I am soooo looking forward to this!

Excited for this, I've missed this podcast :-), glad it's back

I love this!!! Needing Parts 2 & 3 so much right now! ❤❤❤

OMG! What a great interview! Thank you so much for bringing these ladies back together. I remember listening to them when I was young. I still have my albums from Vanity and Apples. These ladies were my heroes when I was growing up. To me they defined strength and courage.

I have been waiting for this for a very long time. I'm over the moon!

This is absolutely amazing! Thank you so very much. We love you all!💜💜💜

💜💜💜 Thank you for reuniting this beautiful group of women!

This was by far the most interesting and entertaining interview to date. The warmth and friendship between all of you - combined with the stories - made this hour seem like 5-mins. I can't wait for part two.

This is so good💜💜💜

As a longtime fan of both Vanity/Apollonia 6, this is so amazingly special and spectacular. What a beautiful opportunity and beautiful moment. The sheer magnitude of inspiration from the four of you will permeate generations to come. So much is possible for women in music today because of the four of you. Thank you for this and all you’ve done. ✨

Sooooo iconic, this interview. 💜💜💜

THANK YOU FOR THIS! My 13 year old self is beaming with joy!

This was everything I hoped for and more! Apollonia and Seth, I want to thank both of you. I'm going through a lot in my life right now and your channel brings me a lot of joy. I get so excited every time you guys do a new interview, no matter who it is. Thank both so much for the time and energy you put into your content💜💖😘

Nothing I love more than a detailed background story to the greatness I grew up loving, and these ladies delivered! And kudos to Seth for asking the questions the fans always wondered ❤

I cannot Wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is amazing!! Thank U.

Great to see you 3 wonderful ladies back together. Thank you for making history interesting

48:47 - I never considered how The Revolution and The Time felt about not being included in the Rolling Stone magazine article. At the time, I was a child. My young mind couldn't process the impact of that decision.

Thank you for doing a segment on this group I loved them

WOW!!! This Reunion was perfect! I also got teary eyed watching this. Happy to find out there is a part 2 and 3 hopefully coming out sooner than later.