This is Etta James's first full-length album, recorded for Chess Records' Argo subsidiary in 1960. It taps all aspects of her then-blossoming talent. There's the crooning rock ballad "My Dearest Darling" and the elegantly symphonic "Sunday Kind...more.
The R&B queen's classic collection is augmented this time around by a long-overdue digital remastering, plus a few bonus tracks, presumably for those who found the original album a little on the brief side. In addition to James...more.
I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THESE TWO LADIES BECAUSE OF ONE RECORD. THEY BOTH SANG IT WITH DIFFERENT STYLES, BUT THE SONG IS THE EPITOME OF LOVE NO MATTER HOW AND WHO SINGS IT.
THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THE TIME AT...more.
It's amazing to think Etta James was just in her teens when these tracks were cut. The vocals on this collection of songs range from sassy to tender to broken-hearted to playful. Truly an incredibly gifted vocalist, and a...more.
Review of the Album: Her Best : The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection from more reviews...
Whether she sings string-laden pop ballads, lively soul, or gritty electric blues, James's high-powered, enormously expressive voice displays a knack for passionate blues inflections. Emotionally charged ballads including "At Last" and "All I Could Do is Cry" find...more.
Add to watch list
See all (24) tour dates
Write artist review
Etta James 
Tower of Power, Etta James 
David Jacobs-Strain, John Nemeth, Marcia Ball, Tommy Castro Band, Kenny Neal, Etta James, Dr. John, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Watermelon Slim, Curtis Salgado, Los Lobos 
Scrapomatic, Susan Tedeschi, The Derek Trucks Band, Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Soul Stew Revival, Tommy Castro Band, John Hammond, Jimmy Thackery, Tommy Castro, Catherine Russell, Debbie Davies Band, Etta James, Ana Popovic, Holmes Brothers 
Etta James, Joe Bonamassa