Yu-Ma Go Away Little Boy / New York New York

Released in 1988 on the Old Gold label, this 7-inch single paired Marlena Shaw's soulful rendition of 'Go Away Little Boy' with 'New York New York'. The Old Gold label specialized in reissuing classic tracks, often catering to the jukebox market and record collectors looking for high-quality pressings of earlier hits. This release served to keep Shaw’s distinctive vocal style accessible to a new generation of listeners during the late 1980s.

The tracks themselves draw from the rich tradition of mid-century vocal jazz and soul. 'Go Away Little Boy' is a classic piece of songwriting originally popularized by Steve Lawrence, though Shaw infused it with a sophisticated, blues-inflected sensibility. Her performance with The Starship Orchestra highlights the lush, orchestral arrangements that defined her mid-career recordings, reflecting a production aesthetic that sought to blend traditional pop sensibilities with the depth of the soul era.