Album: The Best of Etta James by Etta James (2000)
Genre: Soul | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Passionate
Format: Album

Description: Etta was one of the finest R+B singers of the sixties and early seventies, with an incredible voice and an amazing ability to interpret a song. This compilation contains a selection of the music that she recorded forr the Chess label during that period. There are so many great songs here but I'll tell you about some of my favorites.

Artist Background: Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins; January 25, 1938 - January 20, 2012) was an American singer. Her style spanned a variety of music genres including blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, gospel and jazz. Starting her career in 1954, she gained fame with hits such as "Roll With Me, Henry", "At Last", "Tell Mama", "Something's Got a Hold on Me", and "I'd Rather Go Blind" for which she wrote the lyrics. She faced a number of personal problems, including drug addiction, before making a ... Part of the Los Angeles, California, USA  music scene. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Dinah Washington, Otis Redding

Music Scene: Part of the Los Angeles, California, USA  music scene. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Soul, Urban/R&B, Passionate, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes


Etta was one of the finest R+B singers of the sixties and early seventies, with an incredible voice and an amazing ability to interpret a song. This compilation contains a selection of the music that she recorded forr the Chess label during that period. There are so many great songs here but I'll tell you about some of my favorites.

The Best of Etta James

Etta James

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