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DMOO 089LP
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Etta James' second album leans more toward pop than the fiery soul she's known for, with lush orchestration by Riley Hampton and a repertoire of '40s standards. Yet, her powerhouse vocals shine, proving she could master any style. R&B still makes its mark, with the Berry Gordy-penned "Seven Day Fool" stealing the show, alongside "Don't Cry Baby" and "Fool That I Am," both charting crossover hits.
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BCD 17750CD
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"With Etta James, Bear Family Records finally dedicates itself to the most rocking recordings of one of the most important and successful Afro-American singers of her time! She was equally at home in R&B, jump, doo-wop, hard blues, languorous ballads and hot soul. Bill Dahl has written the detailed and exciting liner notes. The extensive booklet contains many photos and illustrations. Feisty from day one, Etta James amassed an incredible musical legacy by refusing to limit her vocal exploits to one genre. Jumping R&B, doo-woppish ballads, tough blues, smoldering torch ballads, sizzling soul -- Miss Peaches did it all during her primordial days in the studio. Etta James Rocks takes an in-depth gander at James' early years of rocking and rolling with 29 well-selected tracks from the Modern/Kent and Chess/Argo archives. Naturally, her 1955 debut R&B chart-topper 'The Wallflower' -- a sassy response to The Midnighters' 'Work With Me Annie' -- is here, along with the encore 'Hey! Henry,' her second Modern hit 'Good Rockin' Daddy,' and the New Orleans-cut scorcher 'Tough Lover,' complete with a two-chorus Lee Allen sax solo (her Crescent City remake of 'The Wallflower' is also aboard, retitled 'Dance With Me Henry'). When Etta shifted her recording home from Los Angeles to Chicago-based Chess at the dawn of the '60s, she engaged in more rocking alongside her smoldering balladry, often with a soul-steeped edge: 'Seven Day Fool,' the charming girl group-oriented 'Pushover,' and 'Next Door To The Blues' are splendid examples. Her snarling violin-enriched reprise of Willie Dixon's 'I Just Want To Make Love To You' reset the song's parameters (ditto her duet rendition of 'Spoonful' with her beau of the moment, Moonglows founder Harvey Fuqua). Add two selections from her seminal album Etta James Rocks The House, done in late '63 at Nashville's New Era Club, and you know beyond all doubt that Etta James Rocks!"
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JPR 117LP
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Limited orange marble vinyl edition; Originally released in 1961; All Analog Process (AAA); From the original master tapes; cut by Kevin Gray. "A smash of jazz and rock, Second Time Around spawned two top 20 R&B singles but more importantly, landed Etta James on the Pop charts with three separate singles: the devastating lead-off track 'Don't Cry Baby,' the slow burn of 'Fool That I Am' and the swing from the rafters/twist until you hurt of 'Seven Day Fool'. The beauty of this album is in the contradiction of these two stylistic worlds: heart-on-your-sleeve ballads sitting next to all-out rockers. Like her debut, this follow-up record was produced by Phil and Leonard Chess, who added orchestral backing to create a sound that was as spectacular as the best of Frank Sinatra or Ray Charles. It's that unique combination of James' voice that can go from heavenly angel to devilish rasp with the same song that makes her not only a sonic icon but also one of the greatest vocal interpreters of all time. Listening to this early glimpse into Etta's power and style, you can hear a legend in the making and why, time and time again, Etta James was not only one of the most celebrated singers of all time, but the deserved winner of three Grammys and an inductee into three separate Music Hall of Fames: (Rock and Roll, Grammy, and Blues). Now that's a legend. So, dig in! You can't lose."
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DMOO 073LP
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Etta James' first for Chess, 1961's At Last! was a stunning comeback album, with hits "All I Could Do Was Cry," "Trust In Me," and the title track bringing her to both the pop and R&B charts in the USA. The varied approach brought out the best in James, tackling Willie Dixon's "I Just Want To Make Love To You" as competently as her takes of "Stormy Weather" and "A Sunday Kind Of Love," and there are stirring originals co-written by Harvey Fuqua in "It's A Crying Shame," "If I Can't Have You," and "My Heart Cries." She's clearly at the top of the peak throughout this beautiful record, which is easily one of her very best.
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ACRSLP 1627LP
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"Etta James' approach to both singing and life was one akin to riot and rebellion that included violence, drug addiction, armed robbery and highly impulsive behavior. She sang with unrivalled emotion and a pain that can leave the stoniest listener in emotional turmoil. The ferocity of her voice reflected her traumatic life... a neglected child, a teen drug addict, a woman constantly entering into bad relationships and an artist raging against an industry and a society that had routinely discriminated against her. Over a career spanning more than half a century Etta 'Peaches' James has become a true blues icon. Widely acknowledged as one of the most important and influential female blues and R&B singers of the post-war era, she has been cited by critics, peers, younger artists whom she influenced, industry insiders and consumer aficionados, as one of most versatile and expressive blues singers. Effortlessly bridging the divides between pure blues, rhythm and blues, rock n' roll, sophisticated pop and jazz with an intensity and passion rarely matched. From Bonnie Raitt to Beyonce, Tina Turner to Adele, Etta James stands alone in her far-reaching influence. This LP shines a light on her early career, showcasing some of her greatest and earthiest recordings. From her first single as a delinquent teenager 'The Wallflower,' through to the distinctly Motown influenced 'Next Door To The Blues' we hear just why Etta James is the true embodiment of blues."
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SOW 015LP
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Originally released on Argo Record in 1963 this was Etta James's fourth studio album. Produced by Chicago master Leonard Chess, the man who first saw the potential for James to go into a more pop-oriented direction, this essential album release consisted of her ten top record hits in the past three years. An incredible array of songs in various moods such as the "Something Got A Hold On Me", "All I Could Do Was Cry", and "At Last", all hits that would literally make the R&B sound of the '60s. Clear vinyl; edition of 300.
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MAC 4003LP
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"Etta James' extraordinary transition from bawdy, romping teenage R&B brat to one of the key female originators of classic smoldering 60's soul was a madcap escapade full of controversy, fireworks and high times. A stunning natural born talent whose earliest recordings showcased her gorgeous set of blues-belting pipes to tremendous advantage, James consistently demonstrated a preternatural depth, one that really came into its own with this revered 1960 set. Her first full length album, it's an audacious mix of pop and jazz standards served up with a twist of blues, and all are artfully rendered to perfection. A brilliant, unpredictable vocalist, James' fluid, graceful phrasing showcases a rare, instinctive prowess, one that effortlessly ranges from a steam heated murmur to the glorious, sweeping highs that made At Last a stone classic."
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AC 8083CD
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Etta James live at the Chicago Blues Festival, Grant Park on June 7th, 1985. Etta James needs no introduction to lovers of soul, blues, and R&B. Her long career began way back in the 1950s, and she was a legend by the age of 21. Thereafter she experimented with funk and rock, and toured with the Rolling Stones in 1978, but sank into drug addiction and alcoholism. Originally broadcast on WXRT-FM, this superb set captures her on terrific form, performing a selection of her best-loved songs in front of a delighted crowd. The entire original broadcast is presented here, professionally re-mastered, together with background liner notes and rare archival photos.
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AC 8083LP
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LP version. Etta James live at the Chicago Blues Festival, Grant Park on June 7th, 1985. Etta James needs no introduction to lovers of soul, blues, and R&B. Her long career began way back in the 1950s, and she was a legend by the age of 21. Thereafter she experimented with funk and rock, and toured with the Rolling Stones in 1978, but sank into drug addiction and alcoholism. Originally broadcast on WXRT-FM, this superb set captures her on terrific form, performing a selection of her best-loved songs in front of a delighted crowd. The entire original broadcast is presented here, professionally re-mastered, together with background liner notes and rare archival photos.
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JPR 037LP
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2023 repress. "Etta James debut LP originally released in 1960, featuring the classic hit song 'At Last'. Blues, soul, jazz, R&B and rock vocalist Etta James needs no introduction. An icon from early rock'n'rolls pantheon of divas, she has inspired five decades of listeners and fellow artists with her vocal stylings. From Janis Joplin to Beyonce, her expressive and guttural style has been imitated, but never quite matched. Jackpot Records is honored to release this momentous record with the original album artwork and 4 bonus tracks (previously only available on CD)."
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DOK 320LP
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2024 repress. Etta James's debut album, originally released in 1961 on the Chess subsidiary Argo Records. The album's title-track and "All I Could Do Was Cry" (co-written by future Motown founder Berry Gordy) both went to number two on the R&B charts, while the album itself has gone down in history as one of the great classic albums of early R&B. Bonus tracks "My Heart Cries," "Spoonful," "It's a Crying Shame," and "If I Can't Have You" are taken from two 1960 singles featuring doo-wop idol Harvey Fuqua of The Moonglows (best known for their 1954 hit "Sincerely"). Pressed on 180-gram vinyl; includes CD.
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DOK 331LP
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After the huge success of the first two albums At Last! (DOK 320LP) and The Second Time Around (DOK 323LP), Etta James in 1962 suddenly became THE Queen of soul music and this record, originally released on Argo Records, shored up her fame, paving the way to her ascent to stardom. This edition contains two bonus tracks taken from the singles of that period. LP contains a CD of the full album.
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JM 099EP
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When Etta James passed away in early 2012, the tributes and plaudits flooded the world. Gone forever was the soul diva and legend, the peerless and seemingly indomitable, screaming, bawling R&B siren who had seen off several near death experiences with dangerous substances and even more dangerous men. This short and sweet set of six songs spread across three 45rpm records captures various key snapshots in Etta's early career. We hear the sassy teenaged delinquent on "That's All," the snarling rock and roll mama on "Tough Lover" and her signature: "At Last."
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JPR 029LP
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2023 restock, blue vinyl. "Best known for the lush 1961 rendition of the ballad 'At Last' - a slow-dance staple at wedding celebrations everywhere, she is also celebrated for having recorded one of the best live albums of all time, Rocks the House. Recorded in 1963 at the New Era Club in Nashville, James is captured at her performance peak. The foundation for her reputation as a fiery no-holds-barred performer was firmly established in this recording. Blues, soul, jazz, R&B, and rock vocalist Etta James, needs no introduction. An icon from early rock'n'roll's pantheon of divas, she has inspired 5 decades of listeners and fellow artists with her vocal stylings. From Janis Joplin to Beyonce, her expressive and guttural style has been imitated but never quite matched. Jackpot Records is honored to release this momentous record on stellar blue vinyl, with the original album artwork and including 3 bonus tracks which have only ever been released previously on CD."
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DOK 332LP
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This is the fourth album by the Soul Queen Etta James, originally released in 1962, and this is her tribute to love and the lovers. Here also on CD for the first time ever. This rare gem of a collection of love songs in the soul-funky style is one of the best records ever made, and you won't believe it was made more than 50 years ago, so clear and real is its message.
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