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About Oh Sheila
"Oh Sheila" is a 1985 single by Ready for the World. The song went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, the Hot Black Singles and the Hot Dance Club Play charts. It was the first of two chart toppers for the band on the Billboard R&B chart, preceding their 1986 number-one R&B hit, "Love You Down". The song is commonly misattributed to Prince, due to similarity to his vocal and musical style, as well as the belief that the song's lyrics allude to frequent Prince collaborator Sheila E. The use of a faux British accent during parts of the song was the preference of singer Melvin Riley Jr., who said "I like that kind of accent, so I thought I'd use that sound."more »
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Like I always say, what's good for the geeseIs always good for the ganderOh, SheilaOh, baby love me rightLet me love you till I get it rightCan't you let the others be'Cause with you is where I got to be, yeahOh, sugar where you beenHangin' out with your male friendsListen, somebody's going to hurt youThe way you love, to keep hurting meAnd we singOh, oh, Sheila let me love you till the morning comesOh, oh, Sheila you know I want to be the only oneOh baby, understand that I want to be the only manBut it seems as though it's getting too hardAnd I think I'll start to have my own friendOh baby, it's plain to seeThat you're qualified to fulfill your needsYou think you pulled one over on meWell honey, baby, just you wait and seeAnd we singOh, oh, Sheila let me love you till the morning comes (just tryin' to say)Oh, oh, Sheila you know I want to be the only one (for her)Oh, baby, it's one two threeI love you baby honestly, I want to di a di da li, a di a di da liOh, oh, SheilaOh, SheilaOh, oh, SheilaOh, SheilaOh, baby, love me rightLet me love you till we get it rightCan't you let the others be'Cause with you is where I got to be, yeahOh, baby understandThat I want to be the only manYou think you pulled one over on me(Well, honey, baby, just you wait and see)(And we sing)OhOh, oh SheilaLet me love you till the morning comes (just wanna say)Oh, oh, SheilaYou know I want to be the only oneOh, oh SheilaLet me love you till the morning comes Oh, oh, SheilaYou know I want to be the only one(Here we go, oh)
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Ready for the World
Ready for the World is an American R&B band from Flint, Michigan, who scored several moderate pop, soul, and dance hits in the mid-to-late 1980s. They were founded by Melvin Riley and Dean Sorensen. more »
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Written by: GERALD VALENTINE, GORDON STROZIER, MELVIN RILEY JR.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, GUSTO MUSIC INC.
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11 facts about this song
Release Data"Oh Sheila" was released on July 20, 1985 by American group "Ready for the World" on MCA Records. |
Chart RankingsThe song hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, the Hot Black Singles, and the Hot Dance Club Play charts. |
MisunderstandingDespite the style and the sound, many listeners believed it was a Prince record due to its vocal and musical similarities. However, he was not involved in the song. |
Cover versionsThe song has been covered by several artists including Max Q, Angel City Outcasts, and Orgy. The latest cover was released by Green Day in 2020. |
Music Genre"Oh Sheila" is a mix of R&B, Pop and New Wave, reflecting the popular music styles of its time. |
Song DurationThe running time of the original version of the song is approximately 4 minutes and 1 second. |
Songwriter CreditsThe members of "Ready for the World" — Gerald Valentine, Gordon Strozier and Melvin Riley Jr. — are credited as the writers of the song. |
Music VideoThe music video for "Oh Sheila" features the band performing the song intercut with scenes of a woman running. |
Legacy"Oh Sheila" remains 'Ready for the World’s' best-known hit and it is still played on radio stations and at events more than 35 years after its release. |
Collection Album"Oh Sheila" is also included in their album, also titled "Ready For The World", which achieved Platinum status in the US. |
Success Beyond the USThe song was not only successful in the US. It reached number 50 in the UK Singles Chart in November 1985. |
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