Marlena Shaw: Let's Hear It For The Good Guys and Gals
John Abbey, Blues & Soul, July 1976
"Who Is This Bitch, Anyway?" Hey man, we're not being abusive...that was the title of Marlena Shaw's breakthrough album and serves to introduce this background piece on the talented lady. Nice to see her joining a few other soulful folk who are grabbing airplay and sales...
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