[Still Glamorous] -- Prior to the 1980s, Shelia E. had been recording with her father, legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo, and performing with The George Duke Band. But then she started her collaboration with Prince in 1983, and that led to her first pop-funk solo album being released 40 years ago this week. Now, anyone who did not know about Shelia's career prior to meeting Prince might be excused for thinking she was just another "sexploitive Prince disciple who was entertaining but had limited ability" (AllMusic's Alex Henderson). So, while Shelia E. may not have exhibited remarkable vocal prowess, she was a seasoned musician and performer, and her ability as a drummer/percussionist do come across live.
The Glamorous Life (June 4, 1984) peaked at #28 on the US Billboard 200 and #7 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. And "The Glamorous Life" landed in the top 10 of both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the US Hot Black Singles charts while also seizing the top spot on the US Dance Club Songs chart. Additionally, this title track snagged two Grammy Award nominations and three MTV Award nominations (the latter nominations were, of course, for the music video).
Flashback: The Glamorous Life (June 4, 1984)
And that's all till next week. Dedicated 80s-philes can find more flashbacks in the Prophet or Madman archives or via Bookended's 80s Flashback tag. As always, your comments are welcome on today's, or any other, flashback post. And if you like what I'm doing here, please share the link with your friends. If, however, you don't like the flashback, feel free to share it with your enemies.
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