" California Soul " is a funk - soul tune written by Ashford & Simpson, issued originally as the B-side of the Messengers ' single "Window Shopping" in 1967 under the Motown group of labels.

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Sep 22, 2025 · Marlena Shaw was nowhere near the West Coast when she recorded her classic paean to the region, “California Soul,” from her 1969 album The Spice of Life.

California Soul Lyrics: Like a sound you hear / That lingers in your ear / But you can't forget / From sundown to sunset / It's all in the air / You hear it everywhere / No matter what you do /...

Jan 22, 2024 · We’re noting the passing of versatile singer, the vivacious Marlena Shaw. Ms. Shaw had the memorable hit of “California Soul” before The 5th Dimension re-envisioned it for …

Listen to California Soul by Marlena Shaw on Apple Music. 1969. Duration: 2:57.

Jan 16, 2024 · ‘California Soul’ isn’t merely an anthem but a narrative about community and the magical way relationships thrive in this milieu. Shaw asserts that the soul of California is …

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Listen to California Soul on Spotify. Song · Marlena Shaw · 1969.