Shaw’s 1977 album on Columbia, "Sweet Beginnings," found the singer working through a disco framework, though her raw vocal power remained undiminished. The album is notable for its inclusion of the hit "Touch Me in the Morning."
- "Sweet Beginnings" was produced by Ron Kersey and Jim Burgess.
- The album reached number 12 on the Billboard Disco/Dance charts.
- The single "Touch Me in the Morning" was a remake of Diana Ross's 1973 hit.
Marlena Shaw is a soul and R&B singer from New Rochelle, NY, best known for her powerful voice and anthemic tracks like "California Soul." In 1977, she was working within the disco and R&B scene, having recently moved to Columbia Records.
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