Sheila E. (July 4, 1986) “Holly Rock” b/w “Toy Box” Single Release

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Release Date: July 4, 1986 (US) Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park “Holly Rock” b/w “Toy Box” Fifth single released from the Krush Groove movie soundtrack album, marking the first Sheila E. single not taken from one of her own studio albums.	Written and largely performed by Prince (uncredited), “Holly Rock” is a high-energy funk track. The B-side “Toy Box” is taken from Sheila E.’s album Romance 1600. The single was also released in Europe and Japan.

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7" Commercial Single A. Holly Rock (Edit) – 3:58 B. Toy Box – 5:32 Cat #: USA 7-28704 The striking cover features Sheila E. in a glamorous silver sequined off-the-shoulder top with long white gloves. (sleeve above) Promotional 7" A. Holly Rock – 3:58 B. Holly Rock – 3:58 Cat #: USA 7-28704-A 12" Promo A. Holly Rock (Extended Version) – 6:35 B. Holly Rock (Edit) – 3:58 Cat #: USA PRO-A-2481 In Japan the B-side was “Touch Me” (renamed “Hold Me” on a later album). June 25, 1986

The single reached No.8 in the Netherlands but did not chart in the US. May 30, 1986 “Holly Rock” appeared on the Krush Groove soundtrack (September 1985), which also included tracks by Chaka Khan, Run-D.M.C., Debbie Harry, and the Beastie Boys. Prince’s uncredited contributions added signature funk energy to both sides. All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.