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Credits on the album state that all tracks are produced, written and arranged by [[Sheila E.]] (other than [[A Love Bizarre]], which gives [[Prince]] co-credit), but in fact seven of the eight tracks were produced, written, and arranged by [[Prince]] (with input and help from [[Sheila E.]]).  
Credits on the album state that all tracks are produced, written and arranged by [[Sheila E.]] (other than [[A Love Bizarre]], which gives [[Prince]] co-credit), but in fact seven of the eight tracks were produced, written, and arranged by [[Prince]] (with input and help from [[Sheila E.]]).  


Only one track, [[Merci For The Speed Of A Mad Clown In Summer]], contained no writing input from [[Prince]], althuogh he palys keyboards on it.
Only one track, [[Merci For The Speed Of A Mad Clown In Summer]], contained no writing input from [[Prince]], although he palys keyboards on it.


This album is the first [[Sheila E.]] album (and third album overall, after [[Prince and the Revolution]]’s [[Album: Around The World In A Day|Around The World In A Day]] and [[The Family]] self-titled [[Album: The Family|album]]) to be released on [[Paisley Park Records]].
This album is the first [[Sheila E.]] album (and third album overall, after [[Prince and the Revolution]]’s [[Album: Around The World In A Day|Around The World In A Day]] and [[The Family]] self-titled [[Album: The Family|album]]) to be released on [[Paisley Park Records]].
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<sup>1</sup> Written by [[Prince]] and [[Sheila E.]]<br>
<sup>1</sup> Written by [[Prince]] and [[Sheila E.]]<br>
<sup>2</sup> Written by [[Sheila E.]] (no [[Prince]] input)
<sup>2</sup> Written by [[Sheila E.]] (no songwriting input by [[Prince]])
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|other format            = LP
|other format            = LP
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|musicians              = [[Sheila E.]] - all lead vocals, bass, bongos, congas, drums, guitar, keyboards, percussion (official credits, although much of this was played uncredited by [[Prince]])
|musicians              = [[Sheila E.]] - all lead vocals, bass, bongos, congas, drums, guitar, keyboards, percussion (official credits, although much of this was played uncredited by [[Prince]])
*[[Prince]] - all instruments (uncredited), except where noted, backing vocals, bass guitar, guitar on [[A Love Bizarre]], bass guitar, guitar on [[Toy Box]], backing vocals on [[Dear Michaelangelo]] (uncredited) and [[Yellow]]
*[[Prince]] - all instruments (uncredited), except where noted, backing vocals, bass guitar, guitar on [[A Love Bizarre]], bass guitar, guitar on [[Toy Box]], backing vocals on [[Dear Michaelangelo]] (uncredited) and [[Yellow]], keyboards on [[Merci For The Speed Of A Mad Clown In Summer]] (uncredited)
*[[Eddie M.]] - saxophone on [[Sister Fate]], [[Dear Michaelangelo]], [[A Love Bizarre]], [[Toy Box]], [[Romance 1600]] and [[Bedtime Story]], backing vocals on [[A Love Bizarre]] and [[Toy Box]]
*[[Eddie M.]] - saxophone on [[Sister Fate]], [[Dear Michaelangelo]], [[A Love Bizarre]], [[Toy Box]], [[Romance 1600]], [[Merci For The Speed Of A Mad Clown In Summer]] and [[Bedtime Story]], backing vocals on [[A Love Bizarre]] and [[Toy Box]]
*"John" - horns on [[Yellow]]
*"John" - horns on [[Yellow]]
*"Steve" - horns on [[Yellow]]
*"Steve" - horns on [[Yellow]]
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*"Tim" - horns on [[Yellow]]
*"Tim" - horns on [[Yellow]]
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The following artists got official credit, but their involvement in unlikely:
The following artists got official credit, but their involvement is uncertain on all the tracks :
*[[Karl Perazzo]] - drums (album), bongos on [[Romance 1600]]
*[[Benny Rietveld]] - bass guitar (album), backing vocals on [[Romance 1600]]
*[[Ken Grey]] - keyboards, organ on [[Sister Fate]]
*[[Ken Grey]] - keyboards, organ on [[Sister Fate]]
*[[Susie Davis]] - keyboards (album), backing vocals on [[Sister Fate]], [[Dear Michaelangelo]] and [[Romance 1600]]  
*[[Susie Davis]] - backing vocals on [[Sister Fate]], [[Dear Michaelangelo]] and [[Romance 1600]], keyboards on [[Merci For The Speed Of A Mad Clown In Summer]] (uncredited)
*[[Stephan Birnbaum]] - guitar on [[Dear Michaelangelo]] and [[Bedtime Story]], backing vocals on [[A Love Bizarre]] and [[Toy Box]]
*[[Stephan Birnbaum]] - guitar on [[Dear Michaelangelo]] and [[Bedtime Story]], backing vocals on [[A Love Bizarre]] and [[Toy Box]]
*[[Miko Weaver|Michael Weaver]] - backing vocals on [[Toy Box]]
*[[Karl Perazzo]] - bongos on [[Romance 1600]], drums on bongos on [[Merci For The Speed Of A Mad Clown In Summer]] (uncredited)
*[[Benny Rietveld]] - backing vocals on [[Romance 1600]], bass guitar and backing vocals on [[Merci For The Speed Of A Mad Clown In Summer]] (uncredited)
*[[Juan Escovedo]] - percussion on [[A Love Bizarre]] and [[Bedtime Story]]  
*[[Juan Escovedo]] - percussion on [[A Love Bizarre]] and [[Bedtime Story]]  
*[[Miko Weaver|Michael Weaver]] - backing vocals on [[Toy Box]]
|production            = [[Prince]] - producer, arranger (album) (credited to [[Sheila E.]])
|production            = [[Prince]] - producer, arranger (album) (credited to [[Sheila E.]])
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Tickle David Tickle] - engineer
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Tickle David Tickle] - engineer

Revision as of 17:41, 8 March 2021

1985: The Family ◄ All Prince Albums All Related Artists Albums ► 1985: Krush Groove
Romance 1600
Romance 1600 (Front Cover)

Album details

Released: 26 August 1985
Length: 36:13
Label(s): Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros.
Studio(s): Master Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA, USA; Cheshire Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA, USA; Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA, USA; Le Mobile Studios (truck) @ The Summit, Houston, TX, USA; 5th Floor Recording Studio, Cincinnati, OH, USA

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
America
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
Billboard Top Black Albums chart, USA 21 Sep. 1985 12 33
Billboard Top Black Albums chart, USA 21 Sep. 1985+ 12 33
Europe
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
Deutsche Charts LP’s, Germany 7 Apr. 1986 36 10
+ indicates album peaked in the year after it first charted.
Certifications
Institution, Country Date Certification
RIAA, USA 28 Jan. 1986 Gold
Awards
This album has not received any awards in the USA

Singles released

Sister Fate
b/w Sister Fate
Bedtime Story
b/w Dear Michaelangelo
A Love Bizarre
b/w A Love Bizarre

See also

Live Romance 1600
(Home Video) 		Sheila E.
(album)
Romance 1600 (full title Sheila E. In Romance 1600) is the second album by Sheila E., following her debut album The Glamorous Life.

Credits on the album state that all tracks are produced, written and arranged by Sheila E. (other than A Love Bizarre, which gives Prince co-credit), but in fact seven of the eight tracks were produced, written, and arranged by Prince (with input and help from Sheila E.).

Only one track, Merci For The Speed Of A Mad Clown In Summer, contained no writing input from Prince, although he palys keyboards on it.

This album is the first Sheila E. album (and third album overall, after Prince and the Revolution’s Around The World In A Day and The Family self-titled album) to be released on Paisley Park Records.


Sessions and compiling

The album was recorded in three sets of sessions during days off from the Purple Rain Tour. Dear Michaelangelo, Bedtime Story, Toy Box, Sister Fate and A Love Bizarre were recorded in early January 1985. Romance 1600 and Yellow were recorded in early February 1985.

Fish Fries recorded in early January 1985, was likely also intended for the album, but not included in any known configuration.


Promotion

The album produced three singles, Sister Fate, Bedtime Story (both of which preceded the album) and A Love Bizarre.

It reached number 50 on the Billboard Pop Album Chart and number 12 in the Billboard Soul LP’s chart.



Track listing
CD LP

The compact disc version is a reissue from the original LP.

  1. Sister Fate (3:50)
  2. Dear Michaelangelo (4:38)
  3. A Love Bizarre (12:18) 1
  4. Toy Box (5:32)
  5. Yellow (2:11)
  6. Romance 1600 (3:56)
  7. Merci For The Speed Of A Mad Clown In Summer (2:47) 2
  8. Bedtime Story (3:45)

The vinyl long play format is the original issue.

  • Side 1:
  1. Sister Fate (3:50)
  2. Dear Michaelangelo (4:38)
  3. A Love Bizarre (12:18) 1
  • Side 2:
  1. Toy Box (5:32)
  2. Yellow (2:11)
  3. Romance 1600 (3:56)
  4. Merci For The Speed Of A Mad Clown In Summer (2:47) 2
  5. Bedtime Story (3:45)

All tracks written by Prince (credited to Sheila E.), except where noted.

1 Written by Prince and Sheila E.
2 Written by Sheila E. (no songwriting input by Prince)



Personnel
Musicians


The following artists got official credit, but their involvement is uncertain on all the tracks :


Production


Thanks
  • none.



Releases
LP, CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
This section is under construction

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
This section is under construction
 
Additional Information
Promotion (at time of release) Trivia
  • Warner Bros instore poster for this record.
References
1985
The Family 		All Albums All Related Artists Albums 1985
Krush Groove
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