The Best of Etta James

by Etta James

The Best of Etta James cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 25 September 2000
  • Label: Spectrum
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 4.09/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A budget survey of Etta James' catalogue, centred on signature sides such as 'At Last' and 'Tell Mama'. James moved between blues, soul and jazz with a voice that could rasp or soar within a single phrase.

Genres

Descriptors: soulful, female-vocals, melodic, bluesy, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. I Just Want To Make Love To You
  2. I'd Rather Go Blind
  3. Something's Got A Hold On Me
  4. Almost Persuaded
  5. Pushover
  6. Only Time Will Tell
  7. If I Can't Have You
  8. All I Could Do Was Cry
  9. Tell Mama
  10. I Found A Love
  11. I'm Gonna Take What He's Got
  12. I Worship The Ground You Walk On
  13. In The Basement - Part One
  14. Lovin' Arms
  15. Losers Weepers - Part One
  16. Leave Your Hat On
  17. Stop The Wedding
  18. At Last

Credits

  • Dave McAleer - compiled by
  • Harvey Fuqua - featuring [duet]
  • Sugar Pie DeSanto - featuring [duet]
  • Clive Richardson - liner notes

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