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"Oh Sheila" is a song by American R&B band Ready for the World. Released as a single in 1985, it reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, and the Billboard Hot Dance/Disco Club Play chart. 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".
"Oh Sheila" | ||||
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Single by Ready for the World | ||||
from the album Ready for the World | ||||
B-side | "I'm the One Who Loves You" | |||
Released | 1985 | |||
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Label | MCA | |||
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Producer(s) | Ready for the World | |||
Ready for the World singles chronology | ||||
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"Oh Sheila” on YouTube |
The song is commonly misattributed to Prince, due to the similarities to his vocal and musical style, heavy use of the detuned rimshot sound of a drum machine, and the belief that the song's lyrics allude to frequent Prince collaborator Sheila E.[3][4]
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."[5]
7-inch vinyl version
12-inch vinyl version
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Year-end charts
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"Love Me Right (Oh Sheila)" | ||||
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Single by Angel City featuring Lara McAllen | ||||
from the album Love Me Right | ||||
Released | 1999 | |||
Genre | Eurodance[21] | |||
Length | 3:13 | |||
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Angel City featuring Lara McAllen singles chronology | ||||
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In 1999, Dutch dance duo Angel City covered the song, featuring vocals by British singer Lara McAllen. The song was first released in 1999 and again in 2003. It is the lead single from the band's 2005 debut album, Love Me Right. Angel City's version retains the verses from the original song but changes the chorus.
"Love Me Right (Oh Sheila)" reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and number 95 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, becoming their first charting single in the latter. The single also charted in Belgium and the Netherlands.
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[22] | 27 |
Chart (2003–2004) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[23] | 70 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[24] | 12 |
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[25] | 35 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[26] | 62 |
Scotland (OCC)[27] | 10 |
UK Singles (OCC)[28] | 11 |
UK Dance (OCC)[29] | 7 |
US Billboard Hot 100[30] | 95 |
US Dance Radio Airplay (Billboard)[31] | 1 |
Chart (2003) | Position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[32] | 174 |
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US Dance Radio Airplay (Billboard)[33] | 9 |
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