Sheena Easton: (July 3, 1989) “101” - Single Release
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Sheena Easton – “101” Release Date: July 3, 1989 From the album: The Lover in Me (1988) Label: MCA Records Writer / Producer / Performer: Prince (credited as Joey Coco for writing) | The third single released from Sheena Easton’s ninth studio album The Lover in Me. Written, produced, and featuring Prince (under the pseudonym Joey Coco for the writing credit). Released worldwide around five months after the parent album, the single became a notable club hit despite limited mainstream chart success. |
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“101” is a synthpop track showcasing Prince’s collaboration with Easton. It performed strongly in clubs, reaching No. 2 for two consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play Chart. In the UK it peaked at No. 54 on the Gallup Singles Chart. Several remixes and an instrumental B-side (previously unreleased) were included across formats. The tracks labeled “101 (Def House Mix / Extended Club Version)” and “101 (The Remix)” on different releases are the same version. | This release continued Easton’s association with Prince following earlier collaborations. The single helped maintain interest in The Lover in Me and highlighted Prince’s behind-the-scenes influence in the late 1980s pop and dance scene. Charts
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7" Single Commercial A. 101 – 4:06 B. 101 (Instrumental) – 4:06 (sleeve above)  7" single Commercial with poster sleeve - UK - MCA 1348 A Side 101 (4:06) B Side 101 (Instrumental 4:06) Promotional 7" - UK - MCA-53629 A Side 101 (4:06) B Side 101 (4:06)  12" Single Promotional - UK - WMCAT 1348 A Side 101 (The Remix) B Side 101 (Uptown Version) |  12" Single Commercial UK - MCAT 1348 A. 101 (The Remix) – 7:58 B. 101 (Uptown Version) – 8:20   3" CD Single
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