Sheila Take a Bow

Summary

Sheila Take a Bow is a single^[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of single entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• Sheila Take a Bow's instance of is recorded as single^[3].
• Sheila Take a Bow's instance of is recorded as song^[4].
• Sheila Take a Bow's genre is alternative rock^[5].
• Sheila Take a Bow followed Shoplifters of the World Unite^[6].
• Sheila Take a Bow was followed by Girlfriend in a Coma^[7].
• Among the performers on Sheila Take a Bow was The Smiths^[8].
• Sheila Take a Bow's record label is recorded as Rough Trade^[9].
• Sheila Take a Bow is part of Louder Than Bombs^[10].
• Sheila Take a Bow was published on April 13, 1987^[11].

Product Details

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• Release type: Song^[12]

• MusicBrainz ID: c2ad798e-0e2c-309d-9563-cfec7702fd54^[13]

Body

Authorship and Creation

Sheila Take a Bow was performed by The Smiths^[8].

Publication

Sheila Take a Bow was released on April 13, 1987^[11]. Its genre is alternative rock^[5]. It is part of Louder Than Bombs^[10].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Sheila Take a Bow followed Shoplifters of the World Unite^[6]. It was followed by Girlfriend in a Coma^[7].

Why It Matters

Sheila Take a Bow ranks in the top 3% of single entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[14]