The Glamorous Life (album)

Sheila E. in The Glamorous Life, often shortened as The Glamorous Life, is the first album by the singer-drummer-percussionist Sheila E., released on June 4, 1984. The title track, "The Glamorous Life", entered the US top ten, and her second single, "The Belle of St. Mark" charted in the US, UK, Ireland, Netherlands and New Zealand.

Personnel

 * Sheila E. – lead and backing vocals, percussion, director
 * David Coleman – cello (4, 6)
 * Nick DeCaro – accordion (5)
 * Jill Jones aka J.J. – backing vocals (1, 4, 6)
 * Brenda Bennett – backing vocals (5)
 * Novi Novog – violin (5)
 * Larry Williams – saxophone (6)
 * Prince (uncredited) - backing vocals, Oberheim OB-8, Yamaha DX7, piano, guitars, bass guitar, Linn LM-1

Production

 * Produced by The Starr Company but credited to Sheila E. and The Starr Company
 * Terry Christian, Peggy Mac – mixing
 * Bernie Grundman – mastering