Marlena Shaw - You're Gonna Hear From Me (1977) | MDA Telethon

Check out Marlena Shaw as she performs "You're Gonna Hear From Me" during the 1977 MDA Labor Day Telethon! This is a magnificent performance guaranteed to have you singing along!

The MDA Labor Day Telethon was an enchanting yearly variety show that ran for half a century. Hosted for many years by Jerry Lewis, the telethon featured top stars from the world of music, comedy, and Broadway and was like no other show on earth.

[VILJL]

Marlena Shaw passed away on January 19, 2024. She was 81. It was in the early 1970s that Marlena Shaw truly became a star, her stunning looks and equally stunning voice winning over fans around the world, and landing hits like "Woman of the Ghetto" and her signature song, "California Soul." Shaw’s sultry, honeyed vocals, coupled with socially conscious lyrics, captivated audiences of the era. In the end, Marlena Shaw was an artist whose broad talent made her tough to categorize, a singer who was comfortable singing pop, soul, jazz and just about anything else around which she wrapped her exquisite phrasing. (Soul Tracks)

[johnroberts]

i was too young to appreciate her ....i have her wonderful 1960's and 70's albums

[pcj]

When do people say "they just don't make them like that anymore" this is what they're talking about.

[taddyd]

Saw her 6 or 7 times over many years and it was always a joyful, soulful and swinging affair. RIP Dear Marlena

[JRLOC]

What a talent and beauty. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. RIP Miss Shaw.

[martyemmons]

I just found out that Marlena Shaw has passed away. Her singing and the eclectic range of her vocal talent are a performance I wish I could've experienced in person. Especially her version of the Roberta Flack song "Feel Like Making Love".

[marksimmons]

Love her voice. Discovered her when I heard California Soul in the movie, The Italian Job. So sad to hear of her passing. RIP.

[fobxxl]

I love MISS SHAW ! I've seen her twice in a club on Sunset in Hollywood back in the late 70's. She was phenominal ! All the class and talent is real !

[Winnib]

What a beautiful and talented lady she was, l loved the song " Go Away Little Boy " .😊 ❤

[andreatrujillo]

MISS. MARLENA WAS SO BEAUTIFUL AND SUCH A CLASSY LADY! MAKES ME SAD SHE HAS PASSED. 😢 REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE. 💔 🙏 🕊 🌟 👏 👏 🕊 🕊 🕊 🕊 🌟 🕊 🕊 🕊

[SoulGuy]

the classy, sophisticated Marlena Shaw love it!!

[mbether]

The absolute crème de la crème REST IN POWER MARLENA SHAW!!

[KathleenBell-nt]

Had the pleasure of seeing her in Charlotte many years ago. Fabulous but so underrated. She never really received her due

[bradcheshire]

Simply "perfect" Rest in piece Marlena, thanks for sharing the video too.

[Notrocketscience]

She really knew how to play the room. True talent. To bad she didn’t let someone else pick the music.

[pamela]

Her popular songs are, "go away little boy" and "sweet

[rondothard]

I never really knew too much about her... she was a victim, she sounded too much like Nancy Wilson!