This Star-Phoenix review focuses on Sheila E. and her album The Glamorous Life, placing particular emphasis on the funky, upbeat character of the record and Prince’s involvement in its production. Reviewer Terry Craig also highlights Sheila E.’s musicianship, percussion and vocals, while recognising the title track as the recording that had brought her considerable attention. Publication: Star-Phoenix Date: October 25, 1984 Country: Canada Appearing in the newspaper’s Reviews

"The Glamorous Life" was released in the United Kingdom on October 15, 1984 as the first single from Sheila E.'s debut album of the same name. It was also the first release of any kind to carry Sheila E.'s name as the credited artist. The single had originally appeared four weeks before the release of the parent album. The standard 7-inch edition presented a 3:41 edit of "The Glamorous Life", backed with "The Glamorous Life Part II", a 3:12 continuation of the main recording.

Sheila E. released “The Glamorous Life” as a single in the USA on May 2, 1984, backed with “The Glamorous Life Part II”. It was issued in multiple 7" and 12" variants, including commercial singles, extended club mixes, and various promotional copies. US commercial 7" single for The Glamorous Life, released 2 May 1984. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Sheila E. Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: 7" / 12" Vinyl Single + Promo Singles Country: United States Released: May 2, 1984 Genre: