✦ U Got The Look - Maxi Single US: Jul, 1987
- GlamSlamEscape
- Jul 20, 1987
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
Prince, Sheena Easton, and Camille collide in a neon‑lit Sign O’ The Times showdown
— SUMMARY
“U Got The Look” was released on July 21, 1987 as the third single from Prince’s Sign O’ The Times album. Arriving three and a half months after the LP, the single received a worldwide release and was backed with “Housequake,” also from the album. The US 12" edition featured the extended “Long Look” version of the title track along with multiple mixes of “Housequake.”
The song features vocals from Sheena Easton and percussion from Sheila E., though neither is credited on the single sleeve. Prince also credited himself as “Camille” for additional vocals, continuing the gender‑bending persona introduced earlier in the album sessions.
The single became one of the biggest hits of the era, reaching No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and remaining on the chart for 25 weeks. It was later reissued in 2020 as part of the Sign O’ The Times Singles Collection.
— HIGHLIGHTS
Third single from Sign O’ The Times
Released July 21, 1987 (US 12")
Backed with “Housequake”
Features uncredited vocals by Sheena Easton
Sheila E. contributes percussion
Prince lists himself as “Camille” for additional vocals
Reached No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100
Reissued in 2020 as part of the Sign O’ The Times Singles Collection
Music video filmed in Paris and included in the Sign “☮” The Times concert film
— TRACKLISTING
7-inch: Paisley Park / 7‑28289 (US)
U Got The Look – 3:46
Housequake (Edit) – 3:24
12-inch: Paisley Park / 0‑20727 (US)
U Got The Look (Long Look) – 6:45
U Got The Look (Single Cut) – 3:46
Housequake (Album Cut) – 4:38
Housequake (7 Minutes MoQuake) – 7:15
12-inch: Warner Bros. / W8289T (UK)
U Got The Look (Long Look) – 6:45
Housequake (7 Minutes MoQuake) – 7:15
U Got The Look (Single Cut) – 3:46
Also issued as a picture disc (W8289TP)
— CHART PERFORMANCE
US Billboard Hot 100: #2
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: #11
US Dance Singles Sales: #18
US Cash Box Top 100: #3
UK Singles Chart: #11
New Zealand: #8
Belgium (Flanders): #14
Europe (Hot 100): #14
Canada: #17
Netherlands (Single Top 100): #11
Italy: #20
Luxembourg: #8
Australia: #90
West Germany: #61
2012 Re‑Entry:
France: #189
— SOURCES
Sign O’ The Times era release sheets
Billboard and Cash Box chart archives
Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records discography
Duane Tudahl — Prince and the Parade/Sign O’ The Times Era Studio Sessions
Benoît Clerc — Prince: All the Songs
Guitarcloud musician credits
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