The Glamorous Life
Sheila E.
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She wears a long fur coat of mink Even in the summer time Everybody knows from the coy little wink The girl's got a lot on her mind She's got big thoughts, big dreams And a big brown Mercedes sedan What I think this girl She really wants, to be in love with a man She wants to lead the glamorous life She don't need a man's touch She wants to lead the glamorous life Without love it ain't much She saw him standing in the section marked If you have to ask you can't afford it lingerie She threw him bread and said make me scream In the dark what could he say Boys with small talk and small minds Really don't impress me in bed She said I need a man's man baby Diamonds and furs Love would only conquer my head She wants to lead the glamorous life She don't need a man's touch She wants to lead the glamorous life Without love it ain't much They made haste in the brown sedan They drove to fifty five Secret street They made love and by the seventh wave She knew she had a problem She thought real love is real scary Money only pays the rent Love is forever that's all your life Love is heaven sent it's glamorous, lead The glamorous life She don't need a man's touch She wants to lead the glamorous life Without love it ain't much, it ain't much She wants to lead the glamorous life She don't need a man's touch She wants to lead the glamorous life Without love it ain't much, it ain't much Lead, the glamorous life She don't need a man's touch She wants to lead the glamorous life
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release InformationThe song "The Glamorous Life" was released on June 4, 1984. It is the title track of Sheila E.'s first solo album, and is unanimously considered her signature song.
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High Chart PerformanceThe song did well on the Billboard charts, reaching number 7 on the Hot 100 and number 1 on the dance charts.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Prince, but was performed by his protege, Sheila E. Although Prince did not perform the song himself, his influence is palparent through the distinctive Minneapolis Sound style that is characteristically his.
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Sheila E's PerformanceSheila E. not only performed the vocals for the song, but she also played various percussion instruments on the track, showcasing her impressive musicianship.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for "The Glamorous Life" was nominated for various awards, and remains recognized as a classic example of 1980s music video style.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics discuss the emptiness of wealth and material pursuits without love, showcasing a more philosophical and thought-provoking side to pop music themes of the time.
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Music CompositionThe song features an unusual structure, with a long instrumental outro featuring Sheila E’s virtuosic drumming – it was one of the reasons that contributed to the song's uniqueness and success.
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Song Covers"The Glamorous Life" has been covered by various artists over the years, reinforcing its status as a classic pop song. Some notable covers are by Melissa Tkautz and Eden's Crush.
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Notable PerformancesSheila E. performed the song at the 2007 "BET Awards" as part of a tribute to Prince, demonstrating the song's longevity and continuous popularity.
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Soundtrack FeatureThe song was also featured in various film soundtracks including, "The Last Dragon" (1985) and "13 Going on 30" (2004), expanding its exposure to new audiences over time.
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