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|introduction          = '''Romance 1600''' (full title '''Sheila E. In Romance 1600''') is the second album by [[Sheila E.]], following her debut album [[Album: The Glamorous Life|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 musical input from [[Prince]], having been recorded by [[Sheila E.]] and her band after the initial sessions.
|introduction          = '''Romance 1600''' (full title '''Sheila E. In Romance 1600''') is the second album by [[Sheila E.]], following her debut album [[Album: The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life]].  


The album produced three singles, [[Single: Sister Fate|Sister Fate]], [[Single: Bedtime Story|Bedtime Story]] (both of which preceded the album) and [[Single: A Love Bizarre|A Love Bizarre]]. The album reached number 50 on the Billboard Pop Album Chart and number 12 in the Billboard Soul LP's chart.
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.]]).  


The album was recorded in three sets of sessions during days off from the [[Purple Rain Tour]]. [[Dear Michaelangelo]], [[Bedtime Story]] [[Toy Box]] were recorded in early December, 1984. [[Sister Fate]] and [[A Love Bizarre]] were recorded in early January, 1985. [[Romance 1600]] and [[Yellow]] were recorded in early February, 1985. [[Fish Fries]] and [[Small Grey Monkey]], recorded in early December, 1984, were also intended for the album, but not included in any known configuration.
Only one track, ''Merci For The Speed Of A Mad Clown In Summer'', contained no musical input from [[Prince]], having been recorded by [[Sheila E.]] and her band after the initial sessions.


This album is the first [[Sheila E.]] album (and second album overall, after [[Prince and the Revolution]]'s [[Album: Around The World In A Day|Around The World In A Day]]) to be released on [[Paisley Park Records]].
This album is the first [[Sheila E.]] album (and second album overall, after [[Prince and the Revolution]]'s [[Album: Around The World In A Day|Around The World In A Day]]) to be released on [[Paisley Park Records]].
<b>Recording process</b>
The album was recorded in three sets of sessions during days off from the [[Purple Rain Tour]]. [[Dear Michaelangelo]], [[Bedtime Story]] [[Toy Box]] were recorded in early December, 1984. [[Sister Fate]] and [[A Love Bizarre]] were recorded in early January, 1985. [[Romance 1600]] and [[Yellow]] were recorded in early February, 1985.
[[Fish Fries]] and [[Small Grey Monkey]], recorded in early December, 1984, were also intended for the album, but not included in any known configuration.
<b>Promotion</b>
The album produced three singles, [[Single: Sister Fate|Sister Fate]], [[Single: Bedtime Story|Bedtime Story]] (both of which preceded the album) and [[Single: A Love Bizarre|A Love Bizarre]].
It reached number 50 on the Billboard Pop Album Chart and number 12 in the Billboard Soul LP's chart.
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|tracklisting          = <small>The compact disc version is a reissue from the original LP.</small>
|tracklisting          = <small>The compact disc version is a reissue from the original LP.</small>

Revision as of 20:36, 29 September 2015

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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, Cleveland, OH, USA; Cheshire Studio, Atlanta, GA, USA; Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA, USA

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
Billboard Top Black Albums chart, USA 21 Sep. 1985 12 33
Billboard Top Black Albums chart, USA 21 Sep. 1985+ 12 33
Deutsche Charts LP's, Germany 7 Apr. 1986 36 10
+ indicates album peaked in the year after it first charted.
Certifications
RIAA, USA 28 Jan. 1986 Gold
Awards
This album has not received any awards in 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) 		 
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 musical input from Prince, having been recorded by Sheila E. and her band after the initial sessions.

This album is the first Sheila E. album (and second album overall, after Prince and the Revolution's Around The World In A Day) to be released on Paisley Park Records.


Recording process

The album was recorded in three sets of sessions during days off from the Purple Rain Tour. Dear Michaelangelo, Bedtime Story Toy Box were recorded in early December, 1984. Sister Fate and A Love Bizarre were recorded in early January, 1985. Romance 1600 and Yellow were recorded in early February, 1985.

Fish Fries and Small Grey Monkey, recorded in early December, 1984, were 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 Prince input)



Personnel
Musicians


The following artists got official credit, but their involvement in unlikely:


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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