Marva Whitney (born Marva Ann Manning on May 1, 1944 in Kansas City, is an African American funk singer. She is considered by many funk enthusiasts to be one of the "rawest" and "brassiest" music divas.[1]
Whitney's she was able to make a name for herself with powerful songs like "I'm Tired, I'm Tired, I'm Tired (Things Better Change Before Its Too Late)" and "If You Don't Work (You Can't Eat)." Her recording of "It's My Thing (You Can't Tell Me Who to Sock It To)" reached the R&B Top 20
This is my favourite clip on You-Tube and Marva's voice in this song tears me apart. This is better than brilliant! My hairs stand on end when she hits those high notes and the ending is amazing. Thanks so much for posting this clip - I still visit it often. It's sheer soul class!
My God!!! She is brilliant!. I've never heard her before. I was looking for the song, and came across her. In case you want to know, the song is called "Who Can I Turn To" and it's from the broadway play "Roar of the Greasepaint - Smell of the Crowd" 1964 by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, but its very different in the play. A British man sings it.
Do my hearing aids deceive me? Such a beautiful voice.
BigBenFactor 1 year ago
Wow! I don't know much about Marva, but she is all that! I have to go back and buy someof her stuff to catch up. She is a cutie too!
kpitt1204 2 years ago
Holy shitballs! That's an amazing voice!!
fani5000 2 years ago
I'm speechless.
Had she ever recorded this track? Any idea where I can get it?
marbanka 2 years ago
Marva Whitney (born Marva Ann Manning on May 1, 1944 in Kansas City, is an African American funk singer. She is considered by many funk enthusiasts to be one of the "rawest" and "brassiest" music divas.[1]
Whitney's she was able to make a name for herself with powerful songs like "I'm Tired, I'm Tired, I'm Tired (Things Better Change Before Its Too Late)" and "If You Don't Work (You Can't Eat)." Her recording of "It's My Thing (You Can't Tell Me Who to Sock It To)" reached the R&B Top 20
loosestudios 3 years ago
Wow, she was a hottie, too.
jkbezo 3 years ago
This is a awesome performance! One of JB's discoveries!
Specialdark23 3 years ago
This is my favourite clip on You-Tube and Marva's voice in this song tears me apart. This is better than brilliant! My hairs stand on end when she hits those high notes and the ending is amazing. Thanks so much for posting this clip - I still visit it often. It's sheer soul class!
boomerangsoul 3 years ago 6
Awesome!
samcooke2000 3 years ago
OUTSTANDING!....simply amazing My sister.....
cqsr63 3 years ago 3
My God!!! She is brilliant!. I've never heard her before. I was looking for the song, and came across her. In case you want to know, the song is called "Who Can I Turn To" and it's from the broadway play "Roar of the Greasepaint - Smell of the Crowd" 1964 by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, but its very different in the play. A British man sings it.
mlitsonata 3 years ago
Marva will you be my woman.......I know you are older than me but heyyyyyyy... I'm in Georiga. Very good job Marvey. I love you.
jazzzco 4 years ago
Marva is so cute.A great person besides being a great singer.
soulfultony 4 years ago
wheres Hef?
cronicjhonez 4 years ago
Way to cool!!
woode29 4 years ago
Brilliant!!!
flubluflu 4 years ago