- Original Release Date: 13 Feb 2006
- Release Date: 13 Feb 2006
- Number of Discs: 3
- Label: Spectrum
- Copyright: (C) 2005 Spectrum Music
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- Total Length: 2:39:51
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- ASIN: B001KF6AFS
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 12,861 in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 in MP3 Albums)
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72 of 73 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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.
64 of 65 people found the following review helpful
By hegs
Format:Audio CD
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.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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OTTIMO SERVIZIO DI SPEDIZIONE E PREZZO SEMPRE CONVENIENTE
IL SERVIZIO DI SPEDIZIONE E' COME SEMPRE MOLTO VELOCE GRAZIE . MI TROVO MOLTO BENE CON QUESTO VENDITORE E COMPRERO' SPESSO DA LUI
Published 13 months ago by ROBY
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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
Published 13 months ago by Evil
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