Was Sheila's 'Holly Rock' officially released as a single?

i don't think it was...i could be wrong, but i just think it was on the krush groove soundtrack, and then she performed it on her romance 1600 live video.

Yes, it was a single. The video was in heavy rotation on MTV, which was the clip from the home video. There is even an extended version to it where she says "I'm not bullsh*ttin'..Good GOD!" Although this is my least favorite song by Sheila, I do like the 12" version.

Serveitupfrankie*

skilletnomicrowave said:

I hope not.This song is downright embarrassing!

"Sheila E's my name,Hollyrock's my game...I'm funky as I wanna be"

DavidEye said:

"I'll pet your kitten, your little dog too, don't you want to be my bitch...."
Read into it what you will.


Miguel

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

those lyrics are atrocious...like a little kid trying to write a rap

serveitupfrankie said:

Thanks, just wasn't sure because i have a pro 12' but have never seen an official release

You gotta look at this song in context. It was part of a soundtrack and movie where one of the "hits" was the Fat Boys "All you Can Eat".

The movie was one of the first (if not the first) rap movies. It may not be "timeless" but it was a milestone in its way.

That said, I still like it cuz it's almost like a live performance and the timbale work rocks.

skilletnomicrowave said:

The b-side was Toy Box and on the cover she is wearing a miniskirt and one long glove with her hands on her hips. She had that punk wave hairstyle and blue eyeshadow...

Serveitupfrankie*

I never really cared for this song

Actually, I liked that one. That's when rap as a whole was funky and much less serious. It was all about partying and having fun.

DavidEye said:

Agreed. I used to hate that song with a passion. It was stinker.

serveitupfrankie said:

Ahh...now "Toy Box" is one song that really should have been a single!

DavidEye said:

THE BLACK ONE.....THE BLACK ONE.....

That part used to crack me up!!!

Miguel

skilletnomicrowave said:

i have that 12" too. THE VAULT says that one is a promo, because the 12" never got released officially!

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

When I first heard this song in 1985, I don't think I really knew what she was talking about. THE BLACK ONE! OMG!

Most of her songs sucked. Her voice was pretty err shit!

Well I liked the song. I had to download the song just to get a copy of it. I tried to buy the Krush Groove soundtrack,but I couldn't find a site that was selling the album.

"Fellas.....gimme the thing!"

sextonseven said:

Yeah, me neither. It was her mink coat that she was talking about right?

Miguel

thesexofit said:

thesexofit

Watch it...those be fighting words-!

I LOVE THIS SONG!!!! It's tight as hell!!!!

SquarePeg said:

Co-Fuckin-sign to that! It's very funky...starts out in the cheese but once the chesse warms up, it's a really good song...not to mention that "Bad as the wicked witch" came from it.

superspaceboy said:

It turns into FONDUE if you will....

"don't you wanna be my bitch"
My only complaint is the background voice, you know "Hollyrock....hollyr-o-o-ock." Do ya feel me.

Miguel

The "Holly Rock" 12" (probably Sheila's cheesiest one with lyrics like "I like blonds... No, I like ALL men!") was only released commercially in several European countries. In Holland, Sheila had a huge hit with the single, where it reached number 8 on the pop charts, probably due to the fact that she made a high profile promotional visit to Holland at the time.

BTW, the "Krush Groove" album version runs a bit longer than the 7" edit.

Rick

whitesockedfunk said:

Thanks, I'll keep a look out for that one!