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Track Listings
| 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. Pictures And Memories (Single Version) |
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Marlena Shaw is one of America's most diversely talented female vocalists from the last 50 years. With a career spanning over 5 decades, her music has been sampled and covered by countless artists of all genres and has touched the lives of people all over the globe.
Marlena Shaw started her career singing in jazz clubs after her uncle introduced her to music through his record collection of jazz greats. In 1966 she signed to the legendary Chicago- based Soul label, Chess records and released her first two albums on their subsidiary label Cadet Records while simultaneously fronting the incredible Count Basie Band.
Marlena became the first woman to sign with the Blue Note record label and released five critically acclaimed albums starting with "Marlena" and including the controversially titled "Who Is This Bitch Anyway."
1977 saw the release of SWEET BEGINNINGS, her first album on Columbia Records. SWEET BEGINNINGS was a notable success gaining a top 10 US Pop and a #21 position on the US R&B Singles chart with YU-MA/GO AWAY LITTLE BOY. The music on SWEET BEGINNINGS is as impressive and varied as Marlena Shaw's talent. From the upbeat opener, PICTURES AND MEMORIES, to the sweet soulful styling of JOHNNY and the Jazz infused LOOK AT ME, LOOK AT YOU (WE'RE FLYING) which became a big hit with UK Soul audiences when released as a single.
BBR is proud to present this newly re-mastered and lovingly re-packed edition of Marlena Shaw's, SWEET BEGINNINGS, complete with extensive liner notes featuring an interview with Marlena Shaw especially for this release and a bonus track. Released in deluxe Super Jewel cases this BBR Re-Master is a must have for all Soul, R&B, Funk and Disco fans out there!
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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-Bonus Track: 10-Pictures And Memories (Single Version)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had never really heard of Marlena Shaw until I saw that Big Break were putting this cd out. I decided to buy it as I have been really impressed with the stuff they have been putting out. I was not disappointed. The album is an eclectic, smooth mix of disco, soul and jazz influenced gems. Marlena has a fantastic voice that instantly draws you in. The remastering is wonderfully clear and crisp.
The cd comes with very detailed notes and commentary on Marlena and the album's recording history. I would highly recommend it and thanks again to Big Break for the reissue.
The cd comes with very detailed notes and commentary on Marlena and the album's recording history. I would highly recommend it and thanks again to Big Break for the reissue.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Superb jazzy soul beautifully remastered
21 Aug 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Marlena Shaw has always been a strong willed versatile female vocalist who can tackle a multitude of genres to huge success. Her standard style is as a true jazz singer and there is a hint of jazz in all her songs whatever the genre. SWEET BEGINNINGS from 1977 was Marlena's first release with Columbia and is very succesful at showing the great and diverse talent this woman possesses. The album opens with PICTURES AND MEMORIES a soulful uptempo track that rings with r@b and jazz touches. Then we move onto the album highlight which is her take of GO AWAY LITTLE BOY. This song has classic all over it and she rings out every emotion as she caresses this jazzy story song for almost 7 minutes. It is here that her true mastery of the craft is shown. The title track and THE WRITING'S ON THE WALL both show her tackling strong uptempo r@b tinged tracks. Excellent. LOOK AT ME, LOOK AT YOU and JOHNNY totally change things with their light and airy sound that provide an amazing backdrop for very sensual performances from Ms. Shaw. WALK SOFTLY is a lovely ballad. The album closes with a joyous uptempo jazz track I THINK I'LL TELL HIM that is true Marlena Shaw. This peppy number is actually about a woman talking about telling her man she has cheated and she is thrilled. And this is what Marlena Shaw does. Her personality is in the forefront as she owns each song with emotive ability. She lives each song and this album provides many styles which she tackles in amazing voice.
The album is a tour de force from beginning to end and BBR presents it here on cd beautifully remastered with a bonus track and extensive liner notes. A great musical package. This cd is a must have. This is not just a great jazz/soul album from the 70s but rather a cd from one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time. If you know of Marlena Shaw a purchase is a no brainer and if this is your first introduction you will not be disappointed. Highly recommended.
The album is a tour de force from beginning to end and BBR presents it here on cd beautifully remastered with a bonus track and extensive liner notes. A great musical package. This cd is a must have. This is not just a great jazz/soul album from the 70s but rather a cd from one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time. If you know of Marlena Shaw a purchase is a no brainer and if this is your first introduction you will not be disappointed. Highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
SWEET, SEXY, SASSY AND SOULFUL !!!.
28 Sep 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I became aware of MARLENA SHAW'S amazing style and ability by the thought provoking and haunting song "WOMAN OF THE GHETTO", which realy got me hooked!!.
Her style is so unique...the monologues...her crystal clear voice...which can go up and down the scales in an instant...her versatility is similar to AL JARREAU!!.
Thanks, this wonderful album,which is perhaps her very best is at last now available on a fully digitised compact disc, with a top class inlay card loaded with outstanding liner notes, well presented!!.
This sassy album, perfect from top to bottom, kicks off with the sad yet lively "PICTURES AND MEMORIES",real sweet!!, then comes the ultimate track.."YU-MA/GO AWAY LITTLE BOY"!!. This cut have it all!!..sweet, sexy, sassy and indeed soulful!!. Mayhaps MARLENA SHAW'S greatest record!!. IT's my most loved MARLENA song!!. This is drama at it's best!!.
Next is "THE WRITINGS ON THE WALL", as lively as ever!!. "WALK SOFTLY" is a sad pretty ballard, I love this one too!. Things get busy again with the title tract.."SWEET BEGINNINGS", real sweet and uptempo. The jazz in her realy comes out in the breezy "LOOK AT ME,LOOK AT YOU(WE'RE FLYING)",well done, a favourite!!.
Another jazzy piece is the swinging/dipping "NO DEPOSIT,NO RETURN",this one will wake you up!!. "JOHNNY" is a mellow ballard refering to a very special friend in a fantasy manner..smooth..MARLENA finishes off with the lively,jazzy, yet very brazen.."I THINK I'LL TELL HIM", here, she cheats and is summoning the courage to tell him!! that's guts!!!. I love it!!. The single version of "PICTURES AND MEMORIES" is added as a bonus tract.
IF a fan, it is already under lock and key in your private stock!!, if not,please reserve your copy today...highly recomended.. It will quickly become one of your favouries...just as it is one of mines...
Her style is so unique...the monologues...her crystal clear voice...which can go up and down the scales in an instant...her versatility is similar to AL JARREAU!!.
Thanks, this wonderful album,which is perhaps her very best is at last now available on a fully digitised compact disc, with a top class inlay card loaded with outstanding liner notes, well presented!!.
This sassy album, perfect from top to bottom, kicks off with the sad yet lively "PICTURES AND MEMORIES",real sweet!!, then comes the ultimate track.."YU-MA/GO AWAY LITTLE BOY"!!. This cut have it all!!..sweet, sexy, sassy and indeed soulful!!. Mayhaps MARLENA SHAW'S greatest record!!. IT's my most loved MARLENA song!!. This is drama at it's best!!.
Next is "THE WRITINGS ON THE WALL", as lively as ever!!. "WALK SOFTLY" is a sad pretty ballard, I love this one too!. Things get busy again with the title tract.."SWEET BEGINNINGS", real sweet and uptempo. The jazz in her realy comes out in the breezy "LOOK AT ME,LOOK AT YOU(WE'RE FLYING)",well done, a favourite!!.
Another jazzy piece is the swinging/dipping "NO DEPOSIT,NO RETURN",this one will wake you up!!. "JOHNNY" is a mellow ballard refering to a very special friend in a fantasy manner..smooth..MARLENA finishes off with the lively,jazzy, yet very brazen.."I THINK I'LL TELL HIM", here, she cheats and is summoning the courage to tell him!! that's guts!!!. I love it!!. The single version of "PICTURES AND MEMORIES" is added as a bonus tract.
IF a fan, it is already under lock and key in your private stock!!, if not,please reserve your copy today...highly recomended.. It will quickly become one of your favouries...just as it is one of mines...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Lost Treasure Found
26 Aug 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
What a treat to have this terrific late 70's soul gem on CD. BBR does a masterful job re-mastering these out of print titles. Every song here is a winner. Marlena Shaw is in great vocal form, the material is first rate and the liner notes are a must.
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