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|date                  = October 1985  (US release)<br>
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| valign="top" width="25%"| <b>Released:</b>
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| October 1985  (US release)<br>
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|album                  = [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]]
| valign="top"| <b>Related album:</b>
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|label                  = [[Paisley Park Records|Paisley Park]] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.]
| [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]]
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|tracks                = [[A Love Bizarre]] (Edit) (3:46)<br>
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| [[Paisley Park Records]] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.]
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| valign="top"| <b>Non-album tracks:</b>
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| [[A Love Bizarre]] (Edit) (3:46)<br>
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[[A Love Bizarre]] (Part II) (3:48)<br>
 
[[A Love Bizarre]] (Part II) (3:48)<br>
 
[[A Love Bizarre]] (Parts I & II) (7:13)<br>
 
[[A Love Bizarre]] (Parts I & II) (7:13)<br>
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|introduction          = <b>A&nbsp;Love Bizarre</b> was the third and final single to be released from [[Sheila E.]]’s second album [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]]. It was released three months after the album, and was released in North America, the UK and Europe. The a-side and b-sides were both portions of the full-length track [[A Love Bizarre]]. [[Prince]] wrote, produced and largely performed the track.
<b>A&nbsp;Love Bizarre</b> was the third and final single to be released from [[Sheila E.]]'s second album [[Album: Romance 1600|Romance 1600]]. It was released three months after the album, and was released in North America, the UK and Europe. The a-side and b-sides were both portions of the full-length track [[A Love Bizarre]]. [[Prince]] wrote, produced and largely performed the track.
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Although the song is not included on its [[Album: Krush Groove|soundtrack]], the single also served as a companion piece for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krush_Groove Krush Groove] movie (released the same month) as its [[Video : A Love Bizarre|video]] was made of a scene in which she performs the song ([[Sheila E. ]] acts as the lead female character in the film and sings this song, as well as [[Holly Rock]] which will be released as a [[Single: Holly Rock|single]] seven months later).
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Although the song is not included on its [[Album: Krush Groove|soundtrack]], the single also served as a companion piece for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krush_Groove Krush Groove] movie (released the same month) as its [[Video: A Love Bizarre|video]] was made of a scene in which she performs the song ([[Sheila E. ]] acts as the lead female character in the film and sings this song, as well as [[Holly Rock]] which will be released as a [[Single: Holly Rock|single]] seven months later).
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A separate 12" with a Special Medley Of “The Glamorous Life” / “Sister Fate” / “A Love Bizarre” b/w [[A Love Bizarre]] (Parts I & II) (7:13) was released on Germany and the UK [[Single:_Special_Medley_Of_The_Glamorous_Life_/_Sister_Fate_/_A_Love_Bizarre|Special Medley Of “The Glamorous Life” / “Sister Fate” / “A Love Bizarre”]] in December 1985
  
 
The single reached number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and number 2 on the Billboard Black Chart. It also reached position 1 in the Billboard Hot Dance/Disco - Club Play chart, becoming the fourth associated artist single to top this chart (and her second number 1 hit in this chart), after [[Single: Nasty Girl|Nasty Girl]], [[Single: The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life]] and [[Single: Sugar Walls|Sugar Walls]].
 
The single reached number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and number 2 on the Billboard Black Chart. It also reached position 1 in the Billboard Hot Dance/Disco - Club Play chart, becoming the fourth associated artist single to top this chart (and her second number 1 hit in this chart), after [[Single: Nasty Girl|Nasty Girl]], [[Single: The Glamorous Life|The Glamorous Life]] and [[Single: Sugar Walls|Sugar Walls]].
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===7"===
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(US: 7-28890, 9 28890-7, CAN: 92 88907, UK: W 8890, DEU: 928 890-7, ITA: 92 8890-7)<br>
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A. <b>[[A Love Bizarre]] (Edit)</b> (3:46)<br>
 
A. <b>[[A Love Bizarre]] (Edit)</b> (3:46)<br>
 
B. <b>[[A Love Bizarre]] (Part II)</b> (3:48)<br>
 
B. <b>[[A Love Bizarre]] (Part II)</b> (3:48)<br>
 
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<b>USA:</b> 7-28890, 9 28890-7<br>
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{{pad|4.7em}}<b>CAN:</b> 92 88907<br>
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{{pad|4.7em}}<b>UK:</b>  W 8890<br>
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{{pad|4.7em}}<b>GER:</b> 928 890-7<br>
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{{pad|4.7em}}<b>ITA:</b>  92 8890-7{{break2}}
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A. <b>[[A Love Bizarre]] (Parts I & II)</b> (7:13)<br>
 
A. <b>[[A Love Bizarre]] (Parts I & II)</b> (7:13)<br>
 
B. <b>Save The People</b><br>
 
B. <b>Save The People</b><br>
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===12" promo===
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<b>UK:</b> W8890T <br>
(US: PRO-A-2387)<br>
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{{pad|4.7em}}<b>GER:</b> 920 406-0{{break2}}
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A. <b>[[A Love Bizarre]] (Edit)</b> (3:46)<br>
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B. <b>[[A Love Bizarre]] (Edit)</b> (3:46)<br>
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<b>USA: </b> 7-28890{{break2}}
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A. <b>[[A Love Bizarre]] (LP Version)</b> (12:18)<br>
 
A. <b>[[A Love Bizarre]] (LP Version)</b> (12:18)<br>
 
B. <b>[[A Love Bizarre]] (Edit)</b> (3:46)<br>
 
B. <b>[[A Love Bizarre]] (Edit)</b> (3:46)<br>
 
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<b>USA:</b> 7PRO-A-2387{{break2}}
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| Date            = 19 Oct. 1985
 
| Date            = 19 Oct. 1985
| Chart (Country) = Billboard Hot Dance/Disco - Club Play Chart, USA
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| Chart (Country) = <b>USA:</b> Billboard Hot Dance/Disco - Club Play Chart
| Peak Position  = '''1''' <sup>(1 wk)</sup>
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| Peak Position  = '''1''' <sup>(1 week)</sup>
 
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| Weeks in chart  = 13
 
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| Date            = 19 Oct. 1985
 
| Date            = 19 Oct. 1985
| Chart (Country) = Billboard Black Singles Chart, USA
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| Chart (Country) = <b>USA:</b> Billboard Black Singles Chart
| Peak Position  = 2 <sup>(1 week)</sup>
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| Peak Position  = 2
 
| Weeks in chart  = 21
 
| Weeks in chart  = 21
 
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| Date            = 16 Nov. 1985+
 
| Date            = 16 Nov. 1985+
| Chart (Country) = Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, USA
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| Chart (Country) = <b>USA:</b> Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart
 
| Peak Position  = 11
 
| Peak Position  = 11
 
| Weeks in chart  = 23
 
| Weeks in chart  = 23
 
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* [[Video: A Love Bizarre|A Love Bizarre]] music video
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* ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] ''
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| Courtesy    = &nbsp;
* [http://www.discogs.com/Sheila-E-A-Love-Bizarre/master/22668 http://www.discogs.com/Sheila-E-A-Love-Bizarre/master/22668]
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* [http://www.discogs.com/Sheila-E-A-Love-Bizarre/master/22668 Discogs]
 
* 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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Latest revision as of 09:07, 13 September 2022

Bedtimestory single.jpg 1985: Bedtime Story All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1985: High Fashion Highfashion single.jpg
A Love Bizarre

Alovebizarre single.jpg

Single details


Released: October 1985 (US release)

20 January 1986 (UK)

Related album: Romance 1600
Label(s): Paisley Park / Warner Bros.
Non-Album track(s):

A Love Bizarre (Edit) (3:46)
A Love Bizarre (Part II) (3:48)
A Love Bizarre (Parts I & II) (7:13)

Charts, Certifications & Awards


Charts
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
USA: Billboard Hot Dance/Disco - Club Play Chart 19 Oct. 1985 1 (1 week) 13
USA: Billboard Black Singles Chart 19 Oct. 1985 2 21
USA: Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart 16 Nov. 1985+ 11 23
Certifications
This single has not received any certifications in the USA or elsewhere
Awards
This single has not received any awards in the USA or elsewhere

See also


A Love Bizarre
(Music video)
Romance 1600
(Album)
PlaceholderTV.png Romance1600 album.jpg

A Love Bizarre was the third and final single to be released from Sheila E.’s second album Romance 1600. It was released three months after the album, and was released in North America, the UK and Europe. The a-side and b-sides were both portions of the full-length track A Love Bizarre. Prince wrote, produced and largely performed the track.

Although the song is not included on its soundtrack, the single also served as a companion piece for the Krush Groove movie (released the same month) as its video was made of a scene in which she performs the song (Sheila E. acts as the lead female character in the film and sings this song, as well as Holly Rock which will be released as a single seven months later).

A separate 12" with a Special Medley Of “The Glamorous Life” / “Sister Fate” / “A Love Bizarre” b/w A Love Bizarre (Parts I & II) (7:13) was released on Germany and the UK Special Medley Of “The Glamorous Life” / “Sister Fate” / “A Love Bizarre” in December 1985

The single reached number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and number 2 on the Billboard Black Chart. It also reached position 1 in the Billboard Hot Dance/Disco - Club Play chart, becoming the fourth associated artist single to top this chart (and her second number 1 hit in this chart), after Nasty Girl, The Glamorous Life and Sugar Walls.


Track listing
7" 12"

A. A Love Bizarre (Edit) (3:46)
B. A Love Bizarre (Part II) (3:48)

  • Cat #: USA: 7-28890, 9 28890-7

 CAN: 92 88907
 UK: W 8890
 GER: 928 890-7
 ITA: 92 8890-7

A. A Love Bizarre (Parts I & II) (7:13)
B. Save The People

  • Cat #: UK: W8890T

 GER: 920 406-0

  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.

Other Formats
7" Promo 12" Promo

A. A Love Bizarre (Edit) (3:46)
B. A Love Bizarre (Edit) (3:46)

  • Cat #: USA: 7-28890


A. A Love Bizarre (LP Version) (12:18)
B. A Love Bizarre (Edit) (3:46)

  • Cat #: USA: 7PRO-A-2387



Releases
7", 12", CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2

USA 7" 7-28890 center center center center

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2

None

 

 

 
Additional Information

Promotion (at time of release) Triva


References
Bedtimestory single.jpg 1985
Bedtime Story
All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1985
High Fashion
Highfashion single.jpg