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Sheila E. performed two shows at Yoshi's in Oakland, California, on August 15, 2010. At her merchandise stand she sold an EP From E 2 U. It includes a song "Leader of the Band" written by Prince (uncredited, but confirmed by Sheila E.) and it features Prince on piano according to the song's introduction, where he is called by name. [20]
"The Glamorous Life" is a song written by Prince, recorded by American percussionist Sheila E. and produced by both. The song has lyrics which reflect a cynicism for the decadence and materialism of the song's protagonist, referred to in the third person, who "wants to lead a glamorous life", although she is aware that "without love, it ain't much".
"A Love Bizarre" is a song recorded by Sheila E., and written by Prince and Sheila E. The song is a duet between both singers and it appears on Sheila E.'s 1985 album Romance 1600. It clocks in at 12:16, but the single version is 3:46 in duration. It made its debut in the music movie Krush Groove.
The Queen of Percussion also discusses her recent salsa track "Bailar." The Story Behind “The Glamorous Life,” Sheila E.’s Classic Pop Collab with Prince Peter Csathy
The song is commonly misattributed to Prince, due to the similarities to his vocal and musical style, heavy use of the detuned rimshot sound of a drum machine, and the belief that the song's lyrics allude to frequent Prince collaborator Sheila E. [3] [4]
Sheila E. and Prince Jesse Grant/WireImage/Getty Images In the wake of the new documentary about the epic “We Are the World,” Sheila E. claims her involvement in the 1985 event was just a way ...
Joined by Prince collaborator Sheila E. and Stevie Wonder, the R&B/soul musician performed an energetic rendition of Prince and the Revolution's 1984 classic "Let's Go Crazy" from Purple Rain, per ...
The song features Prince's voice both sped up and slowed down at various times to sound like different singers. Also featured is Sheila E., in her recording debut (with Prince), who became a close associate with Prince and worked with him extensively over the years. Even though the song was a B-side to a #1 hit, it received significant radio play.