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~ Etta James
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  • Audio CD (25 Sep 2000)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Spectrum
  • ASIN: B00004U8S9
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 663 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. I Just Want To Make Love To You - Etta James, Phil Chess, Leonard Chess, Riley Hampton, Riley Hampton Orchestra
2. I'd Rather Go Blind - Etta James, Rick Hall, Gene "Bowlegs" Miller, Charles Chalmers, Aaron Varnell, Floyd Newman, Carl Banks, Dewey Oldham, Jimmy Ray Johnson, Albert Lowe, Jr., David Hood, Roger Dawkins
3. Something's Got A Hold On Me - Etta James, John Young, Matt Murphy, Reggie Boyd, Al Duncan
4. Almost Persuaded - Etta James, Rick Hall
5. Pushover - Billy Davis, Etta James
6. Only Time Will Tell - Billy Davis, Etta James
7. If I Can't Have You - Etta James, Phil Chess, Harvey Fuqua, Riley Hampton, Leonard Chess
8. All I Could Do Is Cry - Etta James, Phil Chess, Riley Hampton, Leonard Chess
9. Tell Mama - Etta James, Rick Hall, Gene "Bowlegs" Miller, Charles Chalmers, Aaron Varnell, Floyd Newman, Carl Banks, Dewey Oldham, Jimmy Ray Johnson, Albert Lowe, Jr., David Hood, Roger Dawkins
10. I Found A Love - Etta James
11. I'm Gonna Take What He's Got - Etta James, Rick Hall
12. I Worship The Ground You Walk On - Etta James, Rick Hall
13. In The Basement Part One - Billy Davis, Etta James, Sugar Pie DeSanto
14. Lovin' Arms - Etta James, Jerry Wexler
15. Losers Weepers - Etta James, Ralph Bass
16. You Can Leave Your Hat On - Etta James, Gabriel Mekler
17. Stop The Wedding - Etta James, Ralph Bass
18. At Last - Etta James, Phil Chess, Leonard Chess, Riley Hampton

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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic - a must have for all those a little sentimental, 14 Sep 2000
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This CD is wonderful, I first listened to it whilst visiting family in America, and as soon as it came on I felt so emotional. Etta's wonderful soulful voice with an oldfashioned yet timeless melody in the song 'AT LAST' featured in many films and more to come. I am sure this is bound to bring on some great feelings. Then in the basement just make s you want to dance. I was dancing round the ktichen with my four year old neice and her grandmother, 3 generations all still loving her tunes. For backgound music, to party tunes those Etta fans will be satisfied with this compilation, those new fans should check it out!
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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars the Best of Etta James is the best!!, 9 Aug 2002
By Alison White (High Wycombe, Bucks United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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I bought this record for one track only - 'At last' having heard it in a number of films, but now I am completely hooked on all of the songs.

I didn't realise I would know so many of the other tracks like 'I Just Want To Make Love To You' and 'Leave Your Hat On' but I find myself singing along to each and every one.

This is a thoroughly enjoyable album and a definite must for anyones collection.

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49 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to Etta's music, 16 May 2005
By Peter Durward Harris "Pete the music fan" (Leicester England) - See all my reviews
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Etta was one of the finest R+B singers of the sixties and early seventies, with an incredible voice and an amazing ability to interpret a song. This compilation contains a selection of the music that she recorded forr the Chess label during that period. There are so many great songs here but I'll tell you about some of my favorites.

Almost persuaded, originally a number one country hit for David Houston, is given a bluesy R+B treatment here. Maybe Etta was inspired to try this by Ray Charles' re-interpretation of country songs, but whatever the reason she did it, the result is impressive. Loving arms, recorded by many singers but generally associated with Elvis Presley, is another inspired cover, as is At last, originally recorded by Glenn Miller.

Etta was first to record I'd rather go blind. In Britain, this became a top twenty UK hit via a cover by the British blues group Chicken Shack. Christine McVie (later of Fleetwood Mac fame) was the lead singer on that single but much as I love Christine's voice, the original version by Etta is superior. Etta's only UK hit of her own came following its use in a TV commercial in 1996 - it made the UK top five and is, of course, the raunchy opening track here, I just wanna make love to you.

Etta had plenty of R+B hits in America, though she only made a limited impact on the main pop charts. Among Etta's R+B hits to be found here are Pushover, Tell Mama and Stop the wedding, all of them excellent.

As an introduction to Etta's music, this is brilliant, especially considering that it is a budget release.

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5.0 out of 5 stars As the title states the Best of
If you like soul music sang with feeling and passion this album is for you because Etta is one of the few ladies of soul who can make the hairs on the back of your neck stand... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Angelo Clifford

5.0 out of 5 stars Etta James: neglected heroine
This is a very full and wide ranging selection of Etta James tracks. There are some treasures in here. You will get goose bumps from a few. Read more
Published 2 months ago by palelyloitering

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Etta James
Great music from a star who is less well known these days, but who was extremely popular in the days of the Chess record label. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Fred

5.0 out of 5 stars Etta James
Beautiful. A collection of this ladies finest tunes. Truly seductive. Definitely a treasured album in my collection.
Published 3 months ago by A. M. Sowerby

5.0 out of 5 stars Blues at it's best
I first heard this Lady's remarkable soulful voice in 1996 when she reached No.5 in the charts with 'I Just Wanna Make Love To You' and then again last September was introduced to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Robert Carpenter

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing voice
I did not know who Etta James was until a few weeks ago after watching the DVD Cadillac Records.
Fantastic voice , great songs and sung with so much passion... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Peter Bennett

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensational! Every track is good
I bought this CD for one track 'At Last' which I heard on radio 2 one morning. The presentator said that Etta James was her favourite at the moment, and I can understand why. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Chemindey

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Go Wrong.
Etta James is one of my all time favourite female singers and this album is brilliant and it just so happens it is a bargain. Read more
Published on 5 Jul 2007 by RUEBEN AMOS RUNACRE

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