Sheila B. Devotion aka Sheila and the Black Devotion. This album brought Sheila B. Devotion to world stardom in 1977 with mega-hits like: Love Me Baby and Singin' in the Rain
Vinyl Collector's Information/Trivia:This album was released in Europe on the Carrere label and in the USA on the Casablanca Label "Love Me Baby" was initially anonymously as "S.B. Devotion" Sheila was born as Anny Chancel in 16 Aug 1946, Paris (France) At least two different album cover versions (both by Carrere) have been released: 1) Title on the top of the album is: "Singing in the Rain" and "Love Me Baby" at the bottom, 2) Title on the Top is: "Love Me Baby" and "Singing in the Rain" at the bottom
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Music Genre: |
Euro Disco 70s |
Record Company/Label: | Carrere |
Catalog/Release nr: | 62.187 (62187) |
Year: | 1977 |
Country of Origin | Made in France |
Complete Track-listing of the album "SHEILA B. DEVOTION - SINGIN' IN THE RAIN" |
The detailed tracklist of this record "SHEILA B. DEVOTION - SINGIN' IN THE RAIN" is:
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SHEILA The real name of the French singer Sheila is Annie Chancel. She is known professionally as Sheila and is a French pop singer who became successful as a solo artist in the 1960s and 1970s. She is known for her catchy, upbeat pop songs and her dynamic live performances. She was also quite successful in the French market, releasing many albums and singles throughout her career. Some of her most popular songs include "L'École est finie," "Les Rois Mages," and "Bang Bang."
She used the name "S.B. Devotion" as a tribute to her favorite R&B group, the American vocal group, The Shirelles. The group was known for their hit songs like "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and "Baby It's You", and Sheila was a big fan of their music. She chose the name "S.B. Devotion" as a nod to the group and to express her devotion to R&B music. She also used the name "Sheila B. Devotion" as a stage name, to distinguish herself from other artists and to reflect her passion for music.