The Queen of Soul

by Etta James

The Queen of Soul cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 14 January 1965
  • Label: Argo
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 28:55
  • Community rating: 3.78/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Living up to its commanding title, 'The Queen of Soul' captures Etta James transitioning her raw rhythm and blues origins into a broader, deeply emotive soul context. The varied orchestrations highlight her formidable vocal versatility, cementing her status as a primary architect of 1960s R&B vocal stylings.

Genres

Descriptors: soulful, vocal, bluesy, ballad, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Bobby Is His Name - Single Version (3:31)
  2. I Wish Someone Would Care (2:37)
  3. That Man Belongs Back Here With Me (2:28)
  4. Somewhere Out There (2:45)
  5. Breaking Point - Single Version (2:27)
  6. Flight 101 (3:29)
  7. Lovin' You More Every Day (3:21)
  8. Do Right (1:59)
  9. I Worry 'Bout You (3:15)
  10. Mellow Fellow (2:59)

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