R&B singer Charlene – born Charlene Oliver on June 1, 1950, in Los Angeles,
California – is best known for her hit single “I’ve Never Been to Me,” which was
originally released in 1976 but did become an international hit until 1982.
Charlene signed to Motown Records in 1973 and released two singles – “Relove”
and “All That Love Went to Waste” – under her married name, Charlene Duncan, but
spent most of the next few years writing songs and recording demos for other
artists. She released her self-titled debut album in 1976, which included the
song “I’ve Never Been to Me,” the track...