Press -Bear Family • bearfamily.com • Rarely has the African American Etta James received even half of the recognition she deserves as one of the most important singers of her era. As early as the mid-1950s, Etta ignited with her R&B hit “The Wallflower,” a response song to “Work with me, Annie” by the MID-NIGHTERS
Presse -Whether it was groovy R&B, laid-back Doowop or hard blues, Etta James showed her class in almost every style.
When she moved from sunny Los Angeles to Chess Records in Chicago in the early 60s, rock and soul were on the agenda, and the highlights from this period are now provided by the packed compilation ROCKS.
Perfectly documented in the thick booklet, it ranges from “Tough Lover” to hits like “I Just Want To Make Love To You”, “W.O.M.A.N.” and “Wallflower (Roll With Me Henry)” to “That's All”.
When she moved from sunny Los Angeles to Chess Records in Chicago in the early 60s, rock and soul were on the agenda, and the highlights from this period are now provided by the packed compilation ROCKS.
Perfectly documented in the thick booklet, it ranges from “Tough Lover” to hits like “I Just Want To Make Love To You”, “W.O.M.A.N.” and “Wallflower (Roll With Me Henry)” to “That's All”.
Presse -The first years of Etta James' impressive recording career are characterized by the many styles she brought to the table: jump, rock 'n' roll, doo-wop, R&B, soul, interspersed with tearjerkers.
Press - Brother Ray's classic is given a belting version with her most raucous voice, the best I have ever heard after the original, and Jimmy Reed's mid-tempo biggie is treated to a slow bluesy bump and grind, with Etta using the dynamics of her voice, from roar to submissive sensuality, perfectly, even doing a superb wordless improvisation where the harmonica was.
I loved this CD. Etta James really does rock.
She is a genuine great.
I loved this CD. Etta James really does rock.
She is a genuine great.