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Few vocalists can muster the power and sass of Etta James when she's rocking the mike on classic R&B tunes like "Tell Mama" or "Something's Got a Hold on Me." But James also had a way with a ballad, and her sensitive readings of songs such as "At Last" and "All I Could Do Was Cry" made her a fan favorite in the early '60s. Had she not been sidelined for a while by an addiction to heroin, today we might think of James, not Aretha, as the Queen of Soul. Because this set offers only 11 cuts, it's generally inferior to Her Best: The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection, which boasts 20 tunes. Still, it's a satisfying intro to the delightful "Miss Peaches" nonetheless. --Daniel Durchholz
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52 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Personally, I love Aretha, but Etta did it all first and most of the time better! The first song I heard was "Trust In Me" and I loved it. "At Last" was next and I loved it better! I didn't want to jump right into the 2-CD anthology, so decided to buy this as a sampler. It compiles some of her best material and takes glances at every little piece of her soul. If you want a sample of Etta just to see if you like her, this CD will make you come crawling back for more! Every song on here is classic, but my personal faves are "At Last", "Pushover", "Don't Cry Baby", "Trust In Me", "Tell Mama"...oh, I give in! They're all my personal favorites!!!!! A must-have!
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By "The Woj"
Format:Audio CD
I've always looked at "greatest hits" albums as "starter" albums.
A great way to sample the artists work, then decide whether you want to further explore (ie purchase)more from their body of work. This collection from Etta James serves the above premise to some degree. Although it is somewhat short in length (a trait common to all the 20th Century Masters releases) and doesn't contain some of her better "blues" work, it is decent way to sample Etta James's music; especially for someone on a budget. However, if you can afford a few extra bucks, I would highly recommend the "Her Best : The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection" ablum over this one. For a few extra bucks, you get 9 more tracks, better sound and better packaging. But for less than 5 bucks on zShops, this is not a bad purchase.
A great way to sample the artists work, then decide whether you want to further explore (ie purchase)more from their body of work. This collection from Etta James serves the above premise to some degree. Although it is somewhat short in length (a trait common to all the 20th Century Masters releases) and doesn't contain some of her better "blues" work, it is decent way to sample Etta James's music; especially for someone on a budget. However, if you can afford a few extra bucks, I would highly recommend the "Her Best : The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection" ablum over this one. For a few extra bucks, you get 9 more tracks, better sound and better packaging. But for less than 5 bucks on zShops, this is not a bad purchase.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I first heard At Last in a movie and knew immediately I wanted it as my first dance song at my wedding. The whole CD is wonderful.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best
I love I'd Rather Go Blind amd At Last, are among some of the best tunage to ever be written and sang!
Published 17 days ago by Mark A. fitzgerald
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great music
For the Etta James fan you need this. Music sounds great and the CD came on time and in great shape.
Published 1 month ago by Robin L Harasin
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT KARAOKE CD
Has both with and with out words. I got this because my wife is the karaoke queen and she wanted a couple of songs that were on it. Great value.
Published 2 months ago by Charles M. Kinler
4.0 out of 5 stars
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i thought this cd of etta james is a great cd without paying a top price for it. the cd has all her best hits on it that i wanted.k williams australia.
Published 2 months ago by kevin williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Etta James Rocks
I thought this cd was awesome. I first heard this cd at a friend's cabin and had to get it and I'm glad I did. I wasn't alive when she was. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cynthia Stauffer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Peaches
A voice never to be duplicated, a life under appreciated, a soul to be cheerished, the ultimate of her craft.
Published 3 months ago by Thomas W. Angelo
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a voice
Bought because of one song but I enjoyed listening to the entire CD. Good item to have in any library.
Published 3 months ago by Tammy McClintock
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD!
I bought this CD for both myself and my mom and we both love it! Etta James at get BEST!
Published 3 months ago by Cassie
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's okay but a bit slow.
I never heard that much of Etta James, with the exception of her signature song, "At Last." The rest of the songs seem a bit slow for my tastes.
Published 4 months ago by Jerry P. Schellhammer
4.0 out of 5 stars
One of a Kind
Etta is in a class all by herself, First Class
She is one of the original Diva's. A must for any music collection
She is one of the original Diva's. A must for any music collection
Published 5 months ago by Andrew J. Hildebrant
