The Second Time Around

by Etta James

The Second Time Around cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 14 December 1961
  • Label: Argo
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 27:38
  • Community rating: 3.89/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released on Argo Records, 'The Second Time Around' served as the immediate follow-up to Etta James's commercial breakthrough 'At Last!'. Producer Riley Hampton continued to frame her gritty rhythm and blues vocals with sweeping string arrangements, successfully targeting the pop crossover market.

Genres

Descriptors: soulful, ballad, vocal, orchestral, bluesy

Tracklist

  1. Don't Cry Baby (2:26)
  2. Fool That I Am (2:57)
  3. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) (3:27)
  4. In My Diary (2:34)
  5. Seven Day Fool (2:59)
  6. It's Too Soon To Know (2:47)
  7. Dream (2:24)
  8. I'll Dry My Tears (2:36)
  9. Plum Nuts (2:59)
  10. Don't Get Around Much Anymore (2:25)

Credits

  • Etta James - primary artist
  • Riley Hampton - arranged by, conductor
  • Johnny Magnus - liner notes

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