What year did ready for the world come out?

1985
Ready for the World (Ready for the World album)

Ready for the World
Released September 17, 1985
Recorded 1984–85
Studio Silver Sun Recording Studio (Flint, Michigan)
Genre Funk, electro, soul, pop

When did Ready For The World Love You Down come out?

1986Love You Down / Released

What happened to the group ready for the world?

They disbanded in the early 90’s and are now ready to take the music world on again. They have a new single and are scheduled to tour in 2019 with another R&B Legend. BackBeat R&B had the pleasure and honor of obtaining an interview with these very busy and talented artists.

Did Prince work with ready for the world?

Rumors to the contrary, this song has nothing to do with Prince protégé Sheila E. When lead singer Melvin Riley was working on the song in his basement, he came up with the melody and tried the names of various girls to make it fit – “Lisa” almost made the cut but “Sheila” sounded best.

Was Prince in the band ready for the world?

No, the band in question is not Prince & the Revolution. By now, most pop fans know that the song in question is “Oh Sheila” and that it was recorded by a group of young Michigan musicians who call themselves Ready for the World. But most listeners still know “Oh Sheila” as “that song that sounds just like Prince.”

Who found ready for the world?

Melvin Riley
Ready for the World is an American R&B band from Flint, Michigan, that scored several pop, soul, and dance hits in the mid to late 1980s. They were founded by Melvin Riley and Gordon Strozier.

Was Prince in ready for the world?

Who was the lead singer ready for the world?

Melvin Riley Jr.
Melvin Riley Jr. sang lead on hits by Ready for the World (“Oh Sheila,” “Love You Down”) and had his own solo sides as well as writing and producing a Top Ten R&B hit for 4 By Four (“Come Over,” number ten R&B, summer 1987).