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The single reached number 7 on the US Billboard Pop Chart (marking her highest ever position on this chart), and number 9 on the Billboard Black Chart. It remained 2 weeks at position 1 in the Billboard Dance/Disco Top 80 chart, becoming the second associated artist single to top this chart, after [[Single: Nasty Girl|Nasty Girl]] single in September 1982. | The single reached number 7 on the US Billboard Pop Chart (marking her highest ever position on this chart), and number 9 on the Billboard Black Chart. It remained 2 weeks at position 1 in the Billboard Dance/Disco Top 80 chart, becoming the second associated artist single to top this chart, after [[Single: Nasty Girl|Nasty Girl]] single in September 1982. | ||
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==Track listing== | ==Track listing== | ||
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===7"=== | ===7"=== | ||
(US: 7-29285, 9 29285-7, CAN: 9 29285-7, UK: W 9285, EUR: 929 285-7, AUS: 7-29285)<br> | (US: 7-29285, 9 29285-7, CAN: 9 29285-7, UK: W 9285, EUR: 929 285-7, AUS: 7-29285)<br> | ||
A. <b>[[The Glamorous Life]]</b> (3:41)<br> | A. <b>[[The Glamorous Life]]</b> (3:41)<br> | ||
B. <b>[[The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life Part II]]</b> (3:12)<br> | B. <b>[[The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life Part II]]</b> (3:12)<br> | ||
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===12"=== | ===12"=== | ||
(US: 0-20251, 9 20251-0 A, CAN: 92 02510, UK: W 9285 T, GER: 920 232-0, POR: 759 92-0251-0)<br> | (US: 0-20251, 9 20251-0 A, CAN: 92 02510, UK: W 9285 T, GER: 920 232-0, POR: 759 92-0251-0)<br> | ||
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B. <b>[[The Glamorous Life]] (8 Minute Version)</b> (8:58)<br> | B. <b>[[The Glamorous Life]] (8 Minute Version)</b> (8:58)<br> | ||
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* See individual tracks and related albums for credits. | * See individual tracks and related albums for credits. | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Releases== | ==Releases== | ||
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| USA || 7" || 7-29285 || | | USA || 7" || 7-29285 || | ||
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===Variants, special editions and re-releases=== | ===Variants, special editions and re-releases=== | ||
* None. | * None. | ||
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| − | + | * [[Video: The Glamorous Life|'''The Glamorous Life''' music video]] | |
| − | + | * [[Video: The Glamorous Life|'''The Glamorous Life''' music video]] (slightly alternate version) | |
| − | * [[Video: The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life]] | + | |
| − | * [[Video: The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life]] (slightly alternate version) | + | |
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* Information needed. | * Information needed. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [http://www.discogs.com/Sheila-E-The-Glamorous-Life/master/22760 http://www.discogs.com/Sheila-E-The-Glamorous-Life] | * [http://www.discogs.com/Sheila-E-The-Glamorous-Life/master/22760 http://www.discogs.com/Sheila-E-The-Glamorous-Life] | ||
* Hot Dance/Disco 1974-2003 ''by Joel Withburn''. (ISBN 0-89820-156-X) | * Hot Dance/Disco 1974-2003 ''by Joel Withburn''. (ISBN 0-89820-156-X) | ||
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Revision as of 13:30, 21 August 2016
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The Glamorous Life
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Single details | |
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| Released: | 2 May 1984 15 October 1984 (UK release) |
| Related album: | The Glamorous Life |
| Label(s): | Warner Bros. |
| Unique tracks: | The Glamorous Life (3:41) The Glamorous Life (Club Edit) (6:33) |
The Glamorous Life was the first single to be released from Sheila E.'s first album The Glamorous Life, marking the first release of any kind to be credited to Sheila E. It was released four weeks prior to the album. The a-side was an edit of the track, with the b-side, The Glamorous Life Part II a continuation. The Glamorous Life featured Prince as a writer, producer and performer, although his input was uncredited.
The single reached number 7 on the US Billboard Pop Chart (marking her highest ever position on this chart), and number 9 on the Billboard Black Chart. It remained 2 weeks at position 1 in the Billboard Dance/Disco Top 80 chart, becoming the second associated artist single to top this chart, after Nasty Girl single in September 1982.
Track listing
7"
(US: 7-29285, 9 29285-7, CAN: 9 29285-7, UK: W 9285, EUR: 929 285-7, AUS: 7-29285)
A. The Glamorous Life (3:41)
B. The Glamorous Life Part II (3:12)
12"
(US: 0-20251, 9 20251-0 A, CAN: 92 02510, UK: W 9285 T, GER: 920 232-0, POR: 759 92-0251-0)
A. The Glamorous Life (Club Edit) (6:33)
B. The Glamorous Life Part II (3:12)
12" promo
(US: PRO-A-2167)
A. The Glamorous Life (Album Version Edit) (6:33)
B. The Glamorous Life (Single Edit) (3:41)
(US: PRO-A-2145)
A. The Glamorous Life (Edit) (3:41)
B. The Glamorous Life (Album Version) (8:58)
(UK: SAM 196)
A. The Glamorous Life (8 Minute Version) (8:58)
B. The Glamorous Life (8 Minute Version) (8:58)
Credits
- See individual tracks and related albums for credits.
Charts
| Chart, Country | Entry Date | Peak Position | Weeks In Chart |
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| Billboard Black Singles Chart, USA | 2 Jun. 1984 | 9 | 23 |
| Billboard Dance/Disco Top 80 Chart, USA | 9 Jun. 1984 | 1 (2 wks) | 21 |
| Billboard Hot 100 Chart, USA | 16 Jun. 1984 | 7 | 26 |
Releases
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| Country | Format | Cat. Number | Comments | Front | Back | Label 1 | Label 2 |
| USA | 7" | 7-29285 | 
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Variants, special editions and re-releases
- None.
See also
- The Glamorous Life music video
- The Glamorous Life music video (slightly alternate version)
Trivia
- Information needed.
References
- http://www.discogs.com/Sheila-E-The-Glamorous-Life
- Hot Dance/Disco 1974-2003 by Joel Withburn. (ISBN 0-89820-156-X)
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