The Glamorous Life (album)
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| The Glamorous Life | ||||
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| Studio album by Sheila E. | ||||
| Released | June 5, 1984 | |||
| Recorded | 1984 | |||
| Genre | Funk, pop, soul | |||
| Length | 39:42 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. 25107 |
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| Producer | Sheila E., Prince (as The Starr ★ Company) | |||
| Sheila E. chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Robert Christgau | (B+)[2] |
| Rhapsody | (favorable)[3] |
The Glamorous Life (full title Sheila E. in The Glamorous Life) is the first album by the singer/drummer/percussionist Sheila E.. The title track, "The Glamorous Life", entered the U.S. top ten and her second single, "The Belle of St. Mark" charted in the U.S., UK, Ireland, Netherlands and New Zealand.[citation needed]
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Sheila E, except where noted.
| Side one | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "The Belle of St. Mark" | 5:08 |
| 2. | "Shortberry Strawcake" | 4:44 |
| 3. | "Noon Rendezvous" (Prince and Sheila E.) | 3:50 |
| Side two | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 4. | "Oliver's House" | 6:20 |
| 5. | "Next Time Wipe the Lipstick Off Your Collar" (Brenda Bennett and Sheila E.) | 3:50 |
| 6. | "The Glamorous Life" (Prince) | 9:00 |
| CD only | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 7. | "The Glamorous Life (Club Edit)" | 6:33 |
Personnel
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- Sheila E. – lead vocals, percussion, director
- Jesse Johnson – guitars
- David Coleman – cello on "Oliver's House" and "The Glamorous Life"
- Nick DeCaro – accordion on "Next Time Wipe the Lipstick Off Your Collar"
- Jill Jones aka J.J. – background vocals on "The Belle of St. Mark" and "Oliver's House"
- Brenda Bennett – background vocals on "Next Time Wipe the Lipstick Off Your Collar"
- Novi Novog – violin on "Next Time Wipe the Lipstick Off Your Collar"
- Larry Williams – saxophone on "The Glamorous Life"
Production
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- Produced by Sheila E. and The Starr Company
- Terry Christian, Peggy Mac – mixing
- Bernie Grundman – mastering
Chart positions
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| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard 200 | 28 |
| U.S. Billboard R&B Albums | 7 |
References
External links
- The Glamorous Life Prince Vault
