Golden Classics

by Marlena Shaw

Overview

Culled from her Blue Note recordings, these 18 cuts feature many of her disco sides, which are not to be confused with Tom Moulton master mixes. One wonders what Blue Note's hierarchy had in mind; the sides are totally foreign from their usual output. The ballads are the most satisfying, especially "Yu-Ma/Go Away Little Boy," where she admonishes her man before dismissing him from her life. It's the only thing close to golden, though "I Think I'll Tell Him" is pleasing; ballads are her forte, and she should have done more. To say Marlena's stint at Blue Note Records didn't live up to expectations is an understatement. ~ Andrew Hamilton

Product Details

Release Date:	10/20/1995
Label:	Collectables
UPC:	0090431565827
Rank:	105715

Tracks

1. Pictures and Memories
2. Yu-Ma/Go Away Little Boy
3. The Writing's on the Wall
4. Walk Softly
5. Sweet Beginnings
6. Look at Me, Look at You (We're Flying)
7. No Deposit, No Return
8. Johnny
9. I Think I'll Tell Him
10. More
11. Moonrise
12. Rhythm of Love
13. Places
14. You Bring Out the Best in Me
15. Dreamin'
16. I'm Back for More
17. Mama Tried
18. Theme From "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" (Don't Ask To Stay Until Tomorrow)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Marlena Shaw   Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals

Technical Credits

Mark Marymont   Liner Notes
Artie Kane   Composer
LaVerne Ware   Composer
Billy Tragesser   Composer
Ken Stover   Composer
Benard Ighner   Composer
Domenic Troiano   Composer
Kathy Wakefield   Composer
Thom Bell   Composer
Carol Connors   Composer
Bobby Ray Appleberry   Composer
John Bettis   Composer
Linda Creed   Composer
Marlena Shaw   Composer
Art Posey   Composer
Bill Cuomo   Composer
Ken Hirsch   Composer