R.I.P.: Marlena Shaw (‘Calif. Soul’)

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variety.com/2024/music/news/marlena-shaw-dead-california-soul-1235880602/


“California Soul” —




“Don’t Ask To Stay Until Tomorrow” (Theme From the film “Looking for Mr. Goodbar”) —




She also had a club hit with a disco remake of Diana Ross’ “Touch Me in the Morning” —

[RobGNYC]

She was terrific. Not nearly as well-known as she deserved.

[RobGNYC]

Very surprised that today’s NY Times obituary mentioned neither “Touch Me in the Morning” nor the “Looking for Mr. Goodbar” theme.