*TV One’s award-winning documentary series “UNSUNG” dives into the untold story of 80s soulful songbird Shirley Murdock this Sunday. This will surely be an episode for lovers of R&B and old school music!
Murdock, is best known for her breakout performance on Roger Troutman’s “Computer Love.” She’s had a successful career has span four decades with hits like “As We Lay,” which Kelly Price did a sample of years later.
“I’ve been in the music industry all of my life,” Murdock previously stated in an interview. “I really didn’t want to do R&B, just gospel music. Through the years I had many chances to do R&B, but I turned them down. I started out as a gospel singer. Gospel music back then is not what it is today. There are so many different styles of gospel today. I asked the Lord if I should go through this door and I just walked in by faith.”
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via press release:
Shirley Murdock is that rare singer-songwriter who’s revered by fans of pop, R&B, dance music and gospel. A queen of the quiet storm sound, she burst onto the ’80s music scene with Zapp & Roger, starting with her breakout performance with Roger Troutman on “Computer Love.” Shirley eventually became a key part of their touring group, while also enjoying a successful solo career that’s lasted four decades with hits like “As We Lay,” and “Go On without You.” During her career, she’s endured a string of ups and downs, including the tragedy of the Troutman brothers murder-suicide in 1999, which nearly spelled the end of Zapp. On this episode of UNSUNG, Shirley recounts her remarkable journey through music and life, and the faith that’s kept her grounded along the way.
In our exclusive clip above, Murdock recalls how a meeting with Bishop T.D. Jakes helped her follow her dream. Scroll up and watch her explain how he set her on a new path.
Relive the journey with Shirley when “Unsung” airs Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/8C on TV One.
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