Etta James

Etta James Rocks the House
$11.98
ETTA JAMES ROCKS THE HOUSE is one rip-roaring CD that has become one of my favorite "live" albums next to Live and More and Live Concert at the Forum--both by two other divas.

Anyway, I only knew of Etta James through her standard "At Last" (At Last!) and let me tell you that, that was only the tip-of-the-iceberg. In fact, I didn't even know Ms. James was still alive until all of the brouhaha over Beyonce performance of "At Last" came up and that brought me to this CD.

Etta rocks and rolls through two performance dates recorded in 1963 at The New Era Club in Nashville, TN. Her voice is a powerhouse and she snarls, scats, howls, and croons through all eleven tracks.

I love her take of "Money (That's What I Want)" and "Something's Got A Hold On Me." And you hear the crowd hooting and hollering their appreciation at this magnificent performer that you can't help stamping your foot and cheering, too!

Her take on "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" rivals Tina Turner's version with Ike, and yet Etta's voice can be equally effective on the lament "All I Could Do Is Cry."

If you enjoy those steel-belted divas with power house voices that hold nothing back and can really get down, ETTA JAMES ROCKS THE HOUSE is an album/CD that is a must have!

The Definitive Collection
$13.98
I love Etta James. Everyone in my apt. building enjoyed this definitive collection of Etta's music! Thank-you so much!

Love Songs
$9.98
I had the privelege of seeing Etta James in concert this summer and purchased this CD shortly after. It's one of the most romantic CDs ever! I love listening to her earthy, strong voice. Yes, not all the songs are the best, but for the most part, I really really enjoy this CD.

The Essential Etta James
$31.98
I bought this cd after watching Beyonc��� Knowles sing Etta James' songs in Cadillac Records. I have to say that I far prefer the original to the Beyonce version of some of her songs (much less shrill and easier to listen to). I'm an Etta James novice; I've loved songs over the years that were apparently hers, but this is the first cd set of her music that I have purchased. This cd set has outstanding sound quality, truly top-notch. I also feel like I got a lot of music for my money, a wonderful sampler of songs that I've already listened through several times. Etta James has a strong, beautiful voice, and this cd set does her justice.