The Glamorous Life (album)

The Glamorous Life
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 4, 1984
RecordedDecember 1983 – April 1984
StudioSunset Sound (Los Angeles)
GenreFunk, pop, soul, rock
Length33:09 (LP)
39:42 (CD)
LabelWarner Bros.
ProducerPrince (as The Starr ★ Company) but credited to Sheila E., The Starr ★ Company
Sheila E. chronology
The Glamorous Life
(1984)
Romance 1600
(1985)
Singles from The Glamorous Life
  1. "The Glamorous Life"
    Released: May 2, 1984
  2. "The Belle of St. Mark"
    Released: October 12, 1984
Professional ratings
Review scores
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AllMusic
Robert ChristgauB+
The Rolling Stone Album Guide

Sheila E. in The Glamorous Life, often shortened as The Glamorous Life, is the debut album by the singer-drummer-percussionist Sheila E., released on June 4, 1984. The title track, "The Glamorous Life", entered the US top ten, and her second single, "The Belle of St. Mark" charted in the US, UK, Ireland, Netherlands and New Zealand.