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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 41 MIN

Charlene: The Motown Legend Shares Her Incredible Story!

from The Roundtable with Robert Bannon · host Broadway Podcast Network

Charlene — the voice behind the timeless Motown classic “I’ve Never Been to Me” — sits down at The Roundtable to share the extraordinary journey behind the music. From her Detroit roots to global fame, she opens up about the highs, lows, reinventions, and the resilience that carried her through every chapter. This is the story of a true Motown survivor whose voice and spirit still inspire generations. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Charlene reflects on the breakthrough moments, the heartbreaks, the second chances, and the unexpected return that made her an icon. She brings warmth, humor, honesty, and the kind of perspective only a living legend can offer. Her story is not just music history — it’s human history. And she tells it all right here at The Roundtable. On BPN, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you catch The Roundtable with Robert Bannon. #Charlene #MotownLegend #MotownMagic #I’veNeverBeenToMe #DetroitMusic #MusicHistory #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #RobertBannon #MusicIcon #Storytime #BehindTheMusic #LegendaryWomen #ClassicHits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlene — the voice behind the timeless Motown classic “I’ve Never Been to Me” — sits down at The Roundtable to share the extraordinary journey behind the music. From her Detroit roots to global fame, she opens up about the highs, lows, reinventions, and the resilience that carried her through every chapter. This is the story of a true Motown survivor whose voice and spirit still inspire generations. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Charlene reflects on the breakthrough moments, the heartbreaks, the second chances, and the unexpected return that made her an icon. She brings warmth, humor, honesty, and the kind of perspective only a living legend can offer. Her story is not just music history — it’s human history. And she tells it all right here at The Roundtable. On BPN, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you catch The Roundtable with Robert Bannon. #Charlene #MotownLegend #MotownMagic #I’veNeverBeenToMe #DetroitMusic #MusicHistory #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #RobertBannon #MusicIcon #Storytime #BehindTheMusic #LegendaryWomen #ClassicHits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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