From Bond Themes to Prince Collabs: Sheena Easton's Intimate Studio At Mizner Park Show Was a Career-Spanning Triumph

By Joanie Cox Henry

For Your Eyes Only: Sheena Easton "Struts" At The Studio At Mizner Park Image By Larry Marano

Sometimes nostalgia hits differently when the real deal delivers it. Saturday night at The Studio at Mizner Park, Scottish-born pop icon Sheena Easton proved that four decades after her MTV heyday, she still possesses the vocal chops and magnetic stage presence that made her a multi-platinum star.

Easton, now 66, transformed the intimate Boca Raton venue into a celebration of '80s and early '90s pop majesty, delivering a show bubbling over with emotional connection. Opening with Lisa Stansfield's boppy "All Around the World," Easton immediately established the evening's polished, playful, and refreshingly authentic vibe.

The crowd, a mix of devoted longtime fans and curious newcomers, erupted when she launched into her own hit "Days Like This," her voice retaining the crystalline clarity that first captured audiences during her "Morning Train" breakout. Easton's between-song banter revealed a warm, self-deprecating wit that contrasted beautifully with her diva-caliber vocal performances.

"Some of you know me from the '80s and 90's, but let's face it, a lot of you know me because your mom used to play my music in the car, taking you to school," Easton laughed. "You were forced to listen to it. You might be here with your mom tonight. I don't know. I'm just glad that you're here. A lot of the songs we'll play tonight, you'll say, 'I know this one. I hear it in CVS all the time!"

And Easton continued to get a roar of laughter out of the crowd. "I don't hear my music on the radio," she giggled. "But if I'm buying adult products at the drug store, that's when I hear it."

Her cover choices throughout the night showcased both ambition and reverence for fellow musical icons. The Roxette power ballad "It Must Have Been Love" received a particularly nuanced treatment, while her medley of Prince compositions ("The Arms of Orion" flowing into "Nothing Compares 2 U") served as a poignant reminder of her creative partnership with The Purple One—who produced and wrote multiple tracks for her in the '80s, including the controversial "Sugar Walls."

One of my favorite parts of the show organically developed as Easton revealed she suffers from a lifelong bout of insomnia and stays up staring at the moon and stars. It's something I can personally relate to. She revealed her favorite constellation is Orion and that one night she decided to write "The Arms of Orion" and eventually she faxed it to Prince, who loved the song and recorded it with her.

The night's most surprising standout came via her cover of Elvin Bishop's "Fooled Around and Fell in Love," which Easton delivered with a bluesy flair.

Of course, she didn't neglect the classics that casual fans came to hear. "Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)" maintained its effervescent charm, while "Morning Train (Nine to Five)"—arguably her signature hit—had the crowd singing along to every word.

Easton was also not afraid to get raw and honest about sharing her thoughts on love in between tunes. "Being a chick singer from the eighties, of course I've done many, many songs about love and ladies, love is a dirty, dirty business," Easton lamented. "It can just grab your heart and rip it out and stomp it on the curb."

Her James Bond theme "For Your Eyes Only" provided a fittingly dramatic conclusion to the evening, complete with the soaring high notes that have become her trademark.

What made the night special wasn't just the setlist, but Easton's evident joy throughout the performance. She admitted she is thankful to still be out doing what she loves to do, and that's singing and connecting with audiences.

While Easton has been married and divorced four times, she is also not afraid to put her heart into every performance. Her candid approach to love, life, and aging is a refreshing reminder that no matter what stage of life you're in, it's never too late to "Strut, pout, and put it out."

All images by Larry Marano:

Here are some videos from the show: