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The Very Best Of Etta James: The Chess Singles [Box set]

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The great Etta James has been a musical force and a major hit-maker since the '50s earning numerous accolades including six Grammy Awards®, among them the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, a Best Jazz Vocal Performance and two Hall of Fame Awards. In 1993, James was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2001 she was inducted by both the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame ... Read more in Amazon's Etta James Store

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  • Audio CD (30 May 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 3
  • Format: Box set
  • Label: Spectrum Audio
  • ASIN: B0009F2C3Y
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 21,593 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Listen  2. If I Can't Have You (Single Version) [feat. Harvey Fuqua] 2:59£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  3. My Dearest Darling (Single Version) 3:02£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  4. Spoonful (Single Version) 2:46£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  5. At Last (Single Version) 2:59£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  6. I Just Want To Make Love To You (Single Version) 3:03£0.89  Buy MP3 
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Listen10. A Sunday Kind Of Love (Single Version) 3:16£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen11. Something's Got A Hold On Me (Single Version) 2:48£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen12. Waiting For Charlie (To Come Home) (Single Version) 2:06£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen13. Stop The Wedding (Single Version) 2:51£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen14. Next Door To The Blues (Single Version) 2:46£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen15. Would It Make Any Difference To You (Single Version) 2:37£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen16. In My Diary (Album Version) 2:34£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen17. Stormy Weather (Album Version) 3:06£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen18. These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You) (Album Version) 4:00£0.89  Buy MP3 


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Listen  2. Pay Back (Single Version) 2:38£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  3. Two Sides (To Every Story) (Single Version) 3:01£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  4. Baby What You Want Me To Do (Live Edit (1963/The New Era Club)) 4:17£0.89  Buy MP3 
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Listen10. In The Basement, Part One (Single Version) 2:22£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen11. I Prefer You (Single Version) 3:04£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen12. It Must Be Your Love (Single Version) 2:55£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen13. 842-3089 (Call My Name) (Single Version) 2:58£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen14. I'd Rather Go Blind (Single Version) 2:32£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen15. Tell Mama (Single Version) 2:20£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen16. I Wish Someone Would Care (Album Version) 2:35£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen17. Do Right Woman, Do Right Man 2:58£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen18. Light My Fire (2000 Box Set Version) 2:53£0.89  Buy MP3 


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Listen  2. I'm Gonna Take What He's Got (Single Version) 2:33£0.89  Buy MP3 
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Listen  6. Almost Persuaded (Single Version) 3:20£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  7. Miss Pitiful (Single Version) 2:21£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  8. Tighten Up Your Own Thing (Single Version) 2:39£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  9. Losers Weepers, Part One (Single Version) 2:58£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen10. I Found A Love (Single Version) 3:26£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen11. Nothing From Nothing Leaves Nothing (Single Version) 3:35£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen12. W.O.M.A.N. (Single Version) 3:13£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen13. All The Way Down (Single Version) 5:34£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen14. You Can Leave Your Hat On (Single Version) 3:22£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen15. Out On The Street Again (Single Edit) 4:17£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen16. Lovin' Arms (Single Version) 3:46£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen17. Never My Love (Album Version) 3:52£0.89  Buy MP3 

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72 of 73 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Fully recommended 11 May 2008
By Laurence Upton TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Etta James was with Chess for over fifteen years (appearing initially on their subsidiary labels Argo and Cadet) between 1960 and 1976, adapting and rolling with the times, trying out new ideas, never selling out, and making a heap of great blues and soul records. If squeezing fifteen years of material onto just three discs seems a tall order, imagine the absurdity of trying to compile The Best Of Etta James, which is a single CD of her Chess years. This box set represents far better value and is fully recommended, with just a couple of small caveats.

Firstly, there are too many mono mixes, even from the nineteen-seventies when stereo versions were prepared as a matter of course and are available elsewhere, and secondly, there is too little detailed documentation.

Finally, whilst I have no quarrel at all with the title, The Very Best Of Etta James, the subtitle The Chess Singles is just misleading. Some A-sides are absent, seven B-sides are included (just as well, as these include All I Could Do Was Cry, I Just Want To Make Love To You and I'd Rather Go Blind) and contrarily there are several album tracks and even a couple of outtakes that weren't released at the time at all. These include her brilliant version of Do Right Woman, Do Right Man recorded at Muscle Shoals and inexplicably left in the can until 1993.

This collection would be well complemented by Miss Etta James - The Complete Kent And Modern Recordings, the period before she signed to Chess. It's worth remembering that when these days artists are expected to be at their peak after one single, singers like Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone and Etta James had been learning their craft for several years before becoming established, and Etta James' first single appeared in 1955.
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64 of 65 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars What a voice! 4 Oct 2005
By hegs
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I bought this 3 disc compilation set over the single CD version, because it features all of the songs plus about 30 more for hardly any more money. Was it a good buy? You bet! Etta James is one of the best soul singers, especially if you like you soul a little bit on the bluesy side. 'At last' is worth the cost of the CD alone, but there are about 50 more great tracks in this set-you can't lose.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best value ever.. 2 Sep 2009
By D. W. Miller VINE™ VOICE
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Etta James was one of the first and best singers to combine soul and blues in a style sufficiently commercial to appeal to fans of both genres. This album delivers a huge feast of Etta's work and represents superb value for money. Even if some of the recordings are a bit on the thin side, they evoke memories of the times they were made. Terrific.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Very Best Of Etta James, The Chess Singles
If you are a fan of Etta James then this set of CD's are for you. She was at her best during her period with Chess Records bringing out such gems as "At last", "A... Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. Shaw
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always wanted this cd so i was pleased to had found it. playing it all the time and i loved it
Published 4 months ago by Ms. C. R. Blair
4.0 out of 5 stars Triple CD st
i was happy with this product until i went to play CD3. I found out that this was missing and i had 2 od CD2 and one CD1. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. Angela Johnston
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute bargain.
These three CDs contain the best of Etta James' tracks for Chess Records, at this price a real bargain. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Casual Dave UK
4.0 out of 5 stars Soulful
This box set is fabulous and such such good value with 54 tracks. Etta James has a wonderful voice very soulful mmmm.
Published 10 months ago by Lindilu
5.0 out of 5 stars Check Mate
As a collection of Chess recordings, this one is hard to fault. There are a few track missing that might have added to the package - Can a compilation is ever be perfect? Read more
Published 10 months ago by AJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Etta James
Just discovered Etta James...what a voice, and this CD provides a complete cross section of her best tracks at an great price.
Published 11 months ago by Jonny Soling
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Introduction
I initially bought this boxed set because I wanted a particular track for my wedding. I only knew a few of her songs but I was blown away by all the tracks and haven't stopped... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Smiley Girl
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Published 13 months ago by ROBY
4.0 out of 5 stars Unknown Etta
I only knew of Etta's music but did not actually have any of it and that is why I wanted a good sized collection. Read more
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