Many great singers passed through the hands of late great soul/
R&B producer Jerry Wexler, from Aretha Franklin to Dusty
Springfield, but Etta James was a singer he willingly waited 20
long years to work with. ??Etta is a church in herself,? he said in
his autobiography, adding: ??Her voice is a mighty influence, her
musical personality able to express an extraordinary range of
moods.? He further described her as ??A woman used but not
spent, abused but never defeated, vulnerable but though sheer
strength of will, victorious.? Her legend lives on in her music.
Press play and share her many emotions? -
Many great singers passed through the hands of late great soul/ R&B producer Jerry Wexler, from Aretha Franklin to Dusty Springfield, but Etta James was a singer he willingly waited 20 long years to work with. "Etta is a church in herself," he said in his autobiography, adding: "Her voice is a mighty influence, her musical personality able to express an extraordinary range of moods." He further described her as "A woman used but not spent, abused but never defeated, vulnerable but though sheer strength of will, victorious." Her legend lives on in her music. Press play and share her many emotions
"Very Best of" is a comprehensive CD collection by the legendary Etta James, released by NOT NOW. This album brings together some of her most iconic tracks, including timeless classics like "At Last," "I'd Rather Go Blind," and "Tell Mama." Etta James was one of the most influential voices in blues, soul, R&B, and jazz music. Over her illustrious career spanning more than five decades, she won six Grammy Awards and seventeen Blues Music Awards. Her powerful voice and emotional delivery have left an indelible mark on music history. The manufacturer NOT NOW is renowned for producing high-quality reissues and compilations that celebrate classic artists across genres. Their attention to detail ensures listeners receive both excellent sound quality and carefully curated track selections.
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Technical specifications
Language
Features
Artist
Etta James
Distribution type
Physical media
Genre
Blues
Media type
CD
Number of optical discs
2 discs
Number of songs
47
Publisher
Not Now Music
Song titles
CD 1
1. W-O-M-A-N
2. I Just Want To Make Love To You
3. At Last
4. It’s Too Soon To Know
5. Seven Day Fool
6. Stormy Weather
7. A Sunday Kind Of Love
8. Don’t Cry Baby
9. Dream
10. Fool That I Am
11. Trust In Me
12. Anything To Say You’re Mine
13. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)
14. In My Diary
15. I’ll Dry My Tears
16. Plum Nuts
17. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
18. My Dearest Darling
19. Tough Mary
20. All I Could Do Was Cry
21. Boy Of My Dreams
22. Spoonful
23. If I Can’t Have You
24. It’s A Crying Shame
CD 2
1. How Big A Fool
2. Baby, Baby, Every Night
3. By The Light Of The Silvery Moon
4. Sunshine Of Love
5. Come What May
6. The Pick-Up
7. Good Lookin’
8. Market Place
9. Then I’ll Care
10. Tough Lover
11. Fools We Mortals Be
12. Shortnin’ Bread Work
13. My Heart Cries
14. Tears Of Joy
15. I’m A Fool
16. Number One (My One And Only)
17. The Wallflower
18. That’s All
19. Good Rockin’ Daddy
20. Crazy Feeling
21. Hey Henry (Doin’ Fine Henry)
22. Be Mine
23. Hold Me, Squeeze Me
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