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As much as I love Jill and Erykah, if Marlena Shaw were to drop an album today, it's no doubt that it would put these two artists' works to shame. Most of Shaw's albums weren't big sellers and some of them are even out of print, so if you want to get started on your search, begin with this collection. As with most "Best of Marlena Shaw" collections, "Yu-Ma/Go Away, Little Boy" appears on here, but other notables like "Could It Be You", "Feel Like Making Love", and a vocal version of the classic "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" are also here. For Gang Starr fans, "California Soul" will sound familiar because this was sampled in the group's 1990 song, "Check the Technique". Check this album out.

One of the great songs of any time from any genre, Marlena let's loose on Woman of the Ghetto. Sampled from djs all over the world, along with California Soul, the originals are perfection. Another favorite among her fans Go Away Little Boy is full of sass and wit. It is great listening pleasure from start to finish.

marlena shaw- the voice haunts you.... "without you in my life", the words, the melody, the rythym changes will put you in a groove second to none. marlena shaw, smoldering-yet compromising, dusk yet sensoual. the voice is one that will be remembered for years to come! from the brilliant cover of "mercy, mercy, mercy" to the very personal "woman of the ghetto" marlena will become a house hold name. marlena shaw.....marlena shaw......marlena shaw....

Admittedly expensive but worth every penny for the artistry you will hear before the last track with Phil Upchurch which to me is her finest moment. But not by much.

If you're familiar with Marlena's work, then you know this is a good collection. If you're new or fairly new, then this is a good place to start. Along with well known standards such as California Soul and Go Away Little Boy, you won't be disappointed with other selections as Loving You Was Like A Party, Without You In My Life, Look At Me Look At You (We're Flying) and Back For More.

Oh my god!I feel really ashamed because i have only just heard of Marlena Shaw!she is amazing!It all started when i went to Molokos in Cardiff and i heard California Soul.Ever since then ive been trying to find who invented this masterpiece.It is probably up there with one of my favourite songs ever,it just catches me,i love it.Can't wait to here her other creations!xxx

Marlena Shaw is something else.Her&Betty Wright put it down along with Millie Jackson telling it like it is on there Records.Marlena Shaw was the Erka Badu of Her time with real overal&Developed Soul.She just brought the House&Kitchen Sink at you on these songs.this collection is a Really good overview.