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The Essential Etta JamesThe Essential Etta James by Etta James
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Etta's most complete greatest hits package from 1960-1975,her Chess,ARGO years.
Mystery Lady: Songs of Billie HolidayMystery Lady: Songs of Billie Holiday by Etta James
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Etta won her long over due grammy for this 1993 recording.Etta sings the songs of Lady day Etta style.
Live from San FranciscoLive from San Francisco by Etta James
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Etta rox San Fran, in her mid 50's she sings like the powerhouse she always was.Rough, Honky tonk blues/soul.
Let's RollLet's Roll by Etta James
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Etta James returned to music with this awesome album.It consited of R&R, southern soul, and Blues concepts. Truly amazing.Won a grammy in 2003, for best traditional blues album.
All the WayAll the Way by Etta James
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Etta covers some diverse material. From "Purple Rain" to Holding back the years. A definate Grammy contender.
Tell Mama: The Complete Muscle Shoals SessionsTell Mama: The Complete Muscle Shoals Sessions by Etta James
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Ettas crowning Pop Achievment was "Tell Mama" recorded at the legendary Muscle shoals where Aretha & wilson also recorded,& made some of the best southern soul ever.
Time After TimeTime After Time by Etta James
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Etta like an early Tina Turner covers alot of diverse artists.On this album she covers Cyndi Lopper, & stole the damn song.The songs is Ettas now.The rest of the albums is also essential.
Love's Been Rough on MeLove's Been Rough on Me by Etta James
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Blues to the BoneBlues to the Bone by Etta James
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Etta won her most recent grammy in 2005 for this album.Again it was for Best traditional blues album.Shes still got it.
Etta James Rocks the HouseEtta James Rocks the House by Etta James
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This album is simply awesome. Etta was in the begining of her prime.Amazing covers, & energy.
The Right TimeThe Right Time by Etta James
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Jerry Wexler Produces this album for Etta in the early 90's.Mostly blues, but some R&B, a killer cover of Al Greens "Love & Happiness".
At Last!At Last! by Etta James
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Ettas amazing chess album.Raunchy blues, jazzy balladry, & straight forward soul.
Blue GardeniaBlue Gardenia by Etta James
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Decidedly similar to "Mystery lady" but is not dedicated to Billie Holiday.Contains jazz & Standard pop. Kind of modern recordings of songs she could have recorded for chess.
Burnin' Down the House: Live at the House of BluesBurnin' Down the House: Live at the House of Blues by Etta James
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Etta has always released killer live albums.She's one of those singers that is even more soulful live(Tina Turner is also one of the greats)Etta proved she is still the greatest lady blues singer ever
Life, Love & the BluesLife, Love & the Blues by Etta James
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Etta sings blues rock, and some soul on this greatr dirty dancing album.
These Foolish Things : The Classic Balladry Of Etta JamesThese Foolish Things : The Classic Balladry Of Etta James by Etta James
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Though Etta is a hardcore, earthy soul/blues singer, Etta sings ballads in a way only the greats can do it.This album highlights her chess, Argo years.
Gospel FavouritesGospel Favourites by Etta James
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Etta singsGospel.
How Strong Is a Woman: The Island SessionsHow Strong Is a Woman: The Island Sessions by Etta James
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Southern soul, Etta covers soul sister Ann Peebles, among others.Awesome.
Etta James - Greatest Gospel Hits 1Etta James - Greatest Gospel Hits 1 by Etta James
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Etta grew up in the church.Like other reigning diva's Tina, Aretha,&Gladys, Etta grew up singing Gospel.Truly aweinspiring.
Etta James - Greatest Gospel Hits 2Etta James - Greatest Gospel Hits 2 by Etta James
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Come a Little CloserCome a Little Closer by Etta James
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Etta teams up with rock producer who also produces 3 dog night.The results are truly amazing.
Deep in the NightDeep in the Night by Etta James
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Stickin' to My GunsStickin' to My Guns by Etta James
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R&B DynamiteR&B Dynamite by Etta James
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Her most complete pre-chess years. Her first 2 hits. "Roll with me Henry" (R&B#2 1955) & "Good Rockin Daddy"(R&B#12 1956) .are included/
The Second Time AroundThe Second Time Around by Etta James
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