The Spice of Life is the second album by Marlena Shaw. It was her last studio album with Cadet Records and contains her famous version of the Ashford & Simpson song "California Soul".

(Note: times are taken from the original album sleeve.)

Bonus tracks on Chess Legendary Master Series (2CD with "Out of Different Bags", also with bonus tracks)

11. "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy"

12. "Waiting for Charles to Come Home"

13. "The House that Jack Built"

14. "Brother Where are You"

15. "We Could Have Been Fine"

Additional AllMusic Credits