Today Marks The 39th Anniversary of Sheila E.’s 3rd Studio Self-Titled Album “Sheila E.” Originally Released on February 24, 1987.
“Sheila E.” is the third solo studio album by Latin-funk drummer/percussionists Sheila E., released in 1987 on Paisley Park Records/Warner Bros. Records.
The album reached #24 on the U.S. Billboard Top Black Albums chart.
Two singles were released from the album in the United States, "Hold Me" and "Koo Koo",
“Hold Me” peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, #22 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and at #68 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
"Koo Koo" reached #35 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.
The album’s third single from the album "Love on a Blue Train" was the first single released in Japan.
The album is notable for its Latin influence and prominent presence in this hybrid of jazz, rock, funk and salsa.
The album has the earliest recorded appearance of members from the group Tony! Toni! Toné!, who Sheila E. attempted to bring to Paisley Park, but Prince did not sign the group. Almost a decade later, in 1996, Sheila E. appeared on their final album, House of Music.
The majority of the albums material was written and produced by Sheila E. and Prince other contributors are Constance Guzman, Levi Seacer, Jr. Samuel Domingo, and Boni Boyer.
Tracklist
1. One Day (I'm Gonna Make You Mine
2. Wednesday Like a River
3. Hold Me
4. Faded Photographs
5. Koo Koo
6. Pride and the Passion
7. Boy's Club
8. Soul Salsa
9. Hon E Man
10. Love on a Blue Train
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology ©
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