Search - Marlena Shaw :: Anthology

Before Jill Scott and Erykah Badu, there was Marlena Shaw

E.J. Rupert | Milwaukee, WI | 03/17/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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."

Aretha Franklin's favorite singer.

Arthur Severio | new orleans, la United States | 10/28/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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."

Tight collection

mistermaxxx@yahoo.com | usa | 01/21/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"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."