I have always enjoyed Sheila E. who is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her extremely talented drumming and percussion skills, and was a former protege of Prince, playing drums in his band before launching a solo career. Not only was her song Sex Cymbol a favorite, but so was The Glamorous Life. My one regret when doing drag was, I wanted to perform the song like the video, with two drag kings playing the instruments and myself playing the drums while still dancing and lip synching. And I planned to actually learn the drums just enough to make it believable enough to do the act. I thought to do the act playing the drums, lip synching and in drag would have been a phenomenal act. Heavens knows I studied the moves to a tee.
I had forgotten how good this jam was henny. She can really play those drums. Really big sound. She kicks that cymbal like "Bam!" Too hot. This would have been an excellent drag number. I've never seen one like this.
ReplyDeleteMy girl Sheila E!!!!!!! LOVED THIS Over 40 years old and still sound just as good.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree with Fatsissy. I bet you'd killed this.
An oldie but goodie! Damn she was good. Music back in the 80s & 90's, earl 2000's had depth & rhythm.. Unless you lived during those times, you have no idea what you've missed.
ReplyDeleteAnd if you listen real carefully you can hear Prince doing backup vocals for her on this.
DeleteIf your feet aren't moving to this, call 911.
ReplyDeleteNow that was tight! Can't nobody mess with Sheila and her drumsticks! She is a beast! I was so young when this came out, but damn what a goodie.
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten how good this was and she is! Thanks for the reminder! Watching her drumming is a joy. Would love to see her in person.
ReplyDeleteHard to believe she is pushing 70!
DeleteI love her and this is one of my all-time favorite tunes. I'll be dancing all morning!
ReplyDeleteWow, that video SCREAMS The 80s!
ReplyDeleteI loved this song back in the day, but I couldn't say that over the din of Judas Priest, Metallica and Ozzy Osbourne!
ReplyDeleteI missed the opportunity to see her here....
ReplyDeleteI can't remember what concert it was but I saw Sheila E open for somebody and she was freaking amazing. She did the Glamorous Life and it was one of the best versions that I've ever heard ...she beat those drums, and her drumsticks were like laser lights so they lit up. I think it was one of the best concert openers I ever saw.
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