Release Date: 16/11/26 - The Spice Of Life (Thousand Club)
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Marlena Shaw's The Spice of Life is a landmark 1969 soul-jazz album that showcases her powerful, expressive vocals across a rich blend of soul, jazz, blues and socially conscious songwriting. Featuring the timeless classics "California Soul" and "Woman of the Ghetto," it remains her signature release.
Artist: Marlena Shaw
Genre: Soul
Label: Fontana
More than five decades after its release, The Spice of Life continues to resonate for its warmth, sophistication and cultural significance. Blending soul, jazz and socially conscious songwriting, Marlena Shaw's commanding performances have cemented the album as an enduring classic of the Cadet/Verve Records Group catalogue.
Every vinyl is housed in premium packaging, including a heavy duty card sleeve, embossed Thousand Club logo, individual foil numbering, a foil sticker, and a protective PVC sleeve.
Tracklist:
Side A
Woman of the Ghetto
Stormy Monday
Where Can I Go?
I'm Satisfied
I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel to Be Free)
Side B
Liberation Conversation
California Soul
Go Away Little Boy
Looking Through the Eyes of Love
Anyone Can Move a Mountain
About the artist
Marlina Burgess, professionally known by her stage name Marlena Shaw, was an American singer. Shaw began her singing career in the 1960s and continued to perform until her death. Her music has often been sampled in hip hop music, and used in television commercials.
This 1LP Vinyl LP product is a:
- Limited Edition
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