Marlena Shaw, best known for her hit song. California soul, He reportedly passed away at the age of 81.
According to Deadline, Shaw’s daughter Marla confirmed that he died on Friday, January 19. “Hello everyone, it is with great sadness for me and my family that I announce that our beloved mother, her beloved artist icon, Marlena Shaw, has passed away today at 12:03. She was at peace, we were at peace. She went to listen to some of her favorite songs.
Shaw began her singing career in the early 1960s, and her music often included hip-hop samples and was used in television commercials. Your clue Californian soul It made its debut in 1969 and was written by Ashford & Simpson. It was also originally released as a single by The 5th Dimension. The song was featured in several commercials for KFC, Dodge Ram trucks, and more. He released 17 albums on eight different record labels.
Marlena Shaw also recorded the theme song, Don’t ask to stay until tomorrow for the 1977 film Looking for Mr. Goodbar. Other tracks she is known for are From different bags, The spice of life, and Ghetto woman.
Marlena Shaw Once Revealed Who Helped/Influenced Her Music
During a 2007 interview, Marlena Shaw talked about who influenced her to sing and play music.
“My uncle Jimmy Burgess was a jazz trumpet player,” he explained. “My grandmother and uncle basically raised me. He taught me to structure chords on the piano so I could accompany him. For other things, like gospel music, I play by ear and I’m self-taught or maybe I should say, I play by ear.”
When also asked what the best advice she had ever received was, Marlena Shaw reflected on the advice Count Basie told her. “’Whatever music you sing, never set the tempo faster than a heartbeat,’” she recalled then. “Over the years I discovered that getting the right rhythm depends on the feel.
When it came to overcoming stage fright, Shaw admitted that he had a hard time being in front of a large audience. “Being in front of a large audience scares me!” She admitted. “Usually just for a while. Once I start singing, the fight usually goes away. “I like working with people who have similar fan bases.”
As for her favorite collaborations, Marlena Shaw had a few. “So much Nathan [Haines] and elevated [at Chilli Funk] They are just the coolest. Nathan suggested me to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, who I toured with in 2005. What a kick!
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