Sheila Majid - Wanita (New Mix) (Audio Only)

Wanita is a beautiful track from Sheila Majid. It seems this track didn't get the exposure it deserved.

Unfortunately, this track was not available on her studio solo albums.

There are 2 different versions of the song. Both are with different arrangements and vocals.

The current one you're listening seems to sound like a newer recording, more R&B. The mix seems more polished as well.

This newer version is available on the following CDs
a) Wanita, 1995 semi-compilation album for Japan market
b) Cinta Jangan Kau Pergi, 1997 semi-compilation album for Indonesia market
c) Anugerah Wanita (2004 Sony Music Malaysia). This CD features tracks from 4 Malaysian female artistes; Erra Fazira, Sheila Majid, Ning Baizura & Camelia.

Feel free to check the other older-sounding version that I've uploaded as well.

A big thank you to friends I met on YouTube who have updated me with more information about this track.

Hope you enjoy listening, even though this is not a music video.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Sheila
• Majid
• Malaysia
• Wanita

[algucci]

con't... The original version of the track 'Wanita' appeared only in the 'Ikhlas' album in 1991 and eversince then, any other compilation albums (Cinta Jangan Kau Pergi, Sheila 15, Best of, Anugerah Wanita) are all the 1995 version. Hope this info helps :)

[oldcdfan]

Hi algucci,

A BIG thank you for the amazing and detailed information. It's definitely very helpful. I never knew about the background information into the making of the Wanita album. Like you mentioned, the orchestral element sounds great, as well as Sheila's backing vocals.

However, I was not aware of, and so far don't have the chance to listen to the new arrangement of Emosi, Bahagia etc.. That'd be interesting.

Thank you again for sharing the information about this track.

[algucci]

Hey there..

Yeah that album was turning point and eversince then, she has been doing her own backing vocals (if she could). Can't blame you for not knowing as it was very rare and a collector's item for those who had the chance to obtain one. Total 11 tracks re-recorded (you heard Wanita..) and out of which, 3 hardly recognisable: Nada + Bahagia & Emosi.

[oldcdfan]

Hi algucci,

With all the redone tracks, it sounds like an important album. I can keep on dreaming, but it's unlikely that those limited-version tracks will ever get reissued. Ha ha. You're a very lucky fan to have obtained the CD.

[ATokyoite]

I'm American, and I only know of this singer because I once heard on a flight to Bali her song "Di Sisi Mu" and was very impressed. Do you have that song available? I'd like to hear it again.

[oldcdfan]

Hi Tokyoite,

Thanks for dropping by. I'm sorry I don't have the track as I'm more of a casual fan. On her Ratu album (which I don't have, unfortunately), there's a track called Di Sisi Daku. I'm not sure if that's the track you heard, or if there's a different Di Sisi Mu song.

Sheila has quite a number of good and lesser-known tracks, and it's long overdue for Warner Music to issue a wide-release compilation for her.

[compet1973]

Sheila Majid Is Ever Lasting Singer. She Is Jazz Poppy.Since Kid I Like Her.She Is Talented Singer.This Song "Wanita' She Performed At Tokyo. By That Time She Was Pregnant.Wanita Is So Meaningful..

[gmeniqueify]

tahniah Datuk ! untuk wanita2 semua ~

[london56]

I remember there was a time in RTM1, using this song for a special program which dedicated to Datin Seri Dr Siti Hasmah, which i guess the lyrics are so suitable with her.....during the team when her husband as M;sia PM, she has contribute alot to the country.

[drbrutallica]

Been searching anywhere. No way I can find this in record stores

[tjnd69]

first time i saw her perfoming was at All that Jazz... (not there anymore)... thereafter its love all the way

[sgpheona]

although I am in the Netherlands for 17 years now, sheila is still my favourite singer from malaysia.

[bookmarqc]

an icon for malaysia she is... and this song is really quite nice. tho lagenda is still tops! :)

[ijamvin]

speechless dude!

[izzcander]

I'm very happy to hear dat! I like Sheila's first album & the song 'Datanglah Dalam Mimpiku'. Boleh share tak? Tq

[badli75]

Thank God I've got all of Sheila's albums. Yes! All!