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Track Listings
| 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 - Etta James, Harvey Fuqua |
| 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 - Etta James, Sugar Pie DeSanto |
| 14. Lovin' Arms |
| 15. Losers Weepers |
| 16. You Can Leave Your Hat On |
| 17. Stop The Wedding |
| 18. At Last |
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120 of 124 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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.
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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. For those more dedicated fans I would suggest the complete chess recordings, however, you cannot go wrong by having this in your collection and for those unfamiliar with Etta James, this is a great introduction, which could get you hooked!
94 of 99 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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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Most Recent Customer Reviews
great singer
i had never heard of etta james until i stumbled on her singing the song i would rather go blind on u tube. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Georgette
GREAT CD
As the title says, this really is the best of Etta James ..... this CD is getting a lot of playtime ...... love it!
Published 1 month ago by JayCeeBee21
Etta
Brilliant and just a shame drugs and alcohol took there toll on such a fine singer. Made many comebacks, latest with the help of an advert.
Published 1 month ago by bykerbill
WOW!
I must confess that I hadn't heard of Etta James until she died. I then realised she was the singer of 'At Last' so decided to purchase the disc for that particular track. Read more
Published 2 months ago by P. Parry
Etta James
Brilliant CD
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Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Sm Lockyer
Bandwagon
Etta James seemed to be a jack of all trades - R & B, blues, ballads, pop and even country and western. She was good at most of them but not great. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. R. C. SPENCER-SMITH
AAA
What a singer.................I loved the full CD, would recommend to any fan to buy. Her music lives on. Enjoy all.
Published 2 months ago by W. Hardie
NEVER RECIVED PRODUCT!
Was absolutely disgusted by company! Firstly I never recived my item on said date so e-mailed company... NO REPLY! then after waitin a further week e-mailed company... NO REPLY! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Hannah M
the best of Etta James
it is Etta James!!what more is there to say - truly excellent music. She is, and will remain much missed.
Published 3 months ago by glenny
classic
i have never recieved a review request before. However, i clicked on the like button for this cd many weeks ago. Read more
Published 3 months ago by rich
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