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Sheba (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Sheba'" is a single by musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1980. It is from the album 'QE2'. In many countries the Shadows cover, "Wonderful Land", was the A-side, while the B-side was "Sheba".
Vocals on "Sheba" were performed by Maggie Reilly, and drum parts were played by Phil Collins; Oldfield plays all other instruments. The lyrics to "Sheba" are simply vocalisations set to the backing track.
"Wonderful Land" is an instrumental, and is a cover, originally released as a single by The Shadows in 1962.
Track listing
# "Sheba" 3:33
# "Wonderful Land" (edit) 2:50
"Wonderful Land" video
The video for "Wonderful Land" again shows Oldfield playing various instruments, including a violin, which he has claimed not to be able to play very well. The video is available on the 'Elements The Best of Mike Oldfield' video.
References
Category:1980 singles
Category:Mike Oldfield songs
Category:Songs written by Mike Oldfield
Category:Virgin Records singles
Category:1980 songs
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