Today Marks The 40th Anniversary of Sheila E's Sophomore Studio Album "Romance 1600" Originally Released on August 26, 1985.
Romance 1600 is the second studio album by the singer, drummer and percussionist Sheila E. released in 1985 on Paisley Park Records.
The album peaked at #12 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #50 on The Billboard 200 chart.
The album released two singles "Sister Fate" and the smash hit "A Love Bizarre" .
"Sister Fate" was released as the first single from the album.
The song stalled on the charts and went no higher than #36 on the Billboard R&B charts, and did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at number 8 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
"A Love Bizarre" was the second single released from the album.
"A Love Bizarre" peaked at #2 on the Billboard's R&B charts and at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Pop charts.
The song made its debut in the Hip-Hop movie Krush Groove.
The song was written, produced and performed by Prince and Sheila E.
Although the album received mixed reviews, "A Love Bizarre" was the album's most successful single. On January 28, 1986, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Tracklisting
1. Sister Fate
2. Dear Michaelangelo
3. A Love Bizarre
4. Toy Box
5. Yellow
6. Romance 1600
7. Merci for the Speed of a Mad Clown in Summer
8. Bedtime Story
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.
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