Marlena Shaw - The Spice Of Life (Thousand Club)

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: 8854250
Barcode: 0602488542500
Release Date: 23 Oct 2026
Genre: Soul-Jazz

Marlena Shaw's The Spice of Life is a landmark 1969 soul-jazz album that showcases her powerful, expressive vocals across a rich blend of soul, jazz, blues and socially conscious songwriting. Featuring the timeless classics "California Soul" and "Woman of the Ghetto," it remains her signature release.
 
More than five decades after its release, The Spice of Life continues to resonate for its warmth, sophistication and cultural significance. Blending soul, jazz and socially conscious songwriting, Marlena Shaw's commanding performances have cemented the album as an enduring classic of the Cadet/Verve Records Group catalogue.
 
Every vinyl is housed in premium packaging, including a heavy duty card sleeve, embossed Thousand Club logo, individual foil numbering, a foil sticker, and a protective PVC sleeve.
 
Tracklist:
Side A
Woman of the Ghetto
Stormy Monday
Where Can I Go?
I'm Satisfied
I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel to Be Free)
 
Side B
Liberation Conversation
California Soul
Go Away Little Boy
Looking Through the Eyes of Love
Anyone Can Move a Mountain