The Glamorous Life
Sheila E.
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The Belle of St. Mark | Sheila E | 5:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Shortberry Strawcake | Sheila E | 4:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Noon Rendezvous | Sheila E | 3:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Oliver's House (LP Version) | Sheila E | 6:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Next Time Wipe the Lipstick Off Your Collar | Sheila E | 3:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Glamorous Life | Sheila E | 9:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Glamorous Life (Club Edit) | Sheila E | 6:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 7 Songs |
Album Review
When Sheila Escovedo started going by Sheila E. and soared to the top of the R&B charts with 1984's "The Glamorous Life," those who didn't know anything about her background assumed that she was just another Vanity or another Apollonia — in other words, a sexploitive Prince disciple who was entertaining but had limited ability as a vocalist. It's true that the singer/drummer/percussionist doesn't have a great voice, but anyone who was hip to her work with Azteca, Pete Escovedo (her father), and George Duke knew that she was an excellent musician. As a drummer/percussionist, Escovedo has major chops — and even though she doesn't have a mind-blowing vocal range, she has no problem getting her points across on her debut solo album, The Glamorous Life. Produced by Prince, this is one of the best albums that came out of the Purple One's Minneapolis funk-rock empire in the 1980s. The hit title song is a classic, and the same goes for the quirky, new wave-ish "Oliver's House," the Latin-tinged "The Belle of St. Mark," and the funky instrumental "Shortberry Strawcake." Although Prince's stamp is all over this LP, Escovedo did most of the writing herself. The Glamorous Life isn't the only excellent album that Escovedo provided in the 1980s, but it's definitely the most essential.
Customer Reviews
Glamorous Track
A awesome track by Sheila E. This track brings back so many wonderful memories. A must have and a timeless classic.
This Album Takes my Back.......
An album that has to be reviewed keeping in mind the timeframe of the 80's. This album used to be on repeat on my sterio, yes I said sterio!!!!!!
I LOVE THIS ALBUM
I'm officially addicted to Prince's music, but out of the many people he's worked with, this album has to be my favorite. EVERY song jams hard like nobody's business, and can be played over and over again.
Biography
Born: December 12, 1959 in San Francisco, CA
Genre: R&B/Soul
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Sheila E.
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The Glamorous Life | The Glamorous Life | 9:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Glamorous Life (Club Edit) | The Glamorous Life | 6:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Belle of St. Mark | The Glamorous Life | 5:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Hold Me (Edit Version) | Love Jams, Vol. 2 | 4:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Noon Rendezvous | The Glamorous Life | 3:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Shortberry Strawcake | The Glamorous Life | 4:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Oliver's House (LP Version) | The Glamorous Life | 6:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Next Time Wipe the Lipstick Off Your Collar | The Glamorous Life | 3:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Santa Baby (Vocal) | Latin Jazz Christmas | 4:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Love Bizarre | Tour 2003 (Live) | 4:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
