Customer Reviews
Can't Go Wrong. - By: RUEBEN AMOS RUNACRE, 05 Jul 2007 
Etta James is one of my all time favourite female singers & this album is brilliant & it just so happens it is a bargain. For those more dedicated fans I would suggest the complete chess recordings, however, you cannot go wrong by having thisin your collection & for those unfamiliar with Etta James, this is a great introduction, which could get you hooked!
Great introduction to Etta's music - By: Peter Durward Harris, 16 May 2005 Etta was one of the finest R+B singers of the sixties & early seventies, with an incredible voice & 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.
Almost persuaded, originally a number one country hit for David Houston, is given a bluesy R+B treatment here. Maybe Etta was inspired to try this by Ray Charles' re-interpretation of country songs, but whatever the reason she did it, the result is impressive. Loving arms, recorded by many singers but generally associated with Elvis Presley, is another inspired cover, as is At last, originally recorded by Glenn Miller.
Etta was first to record I'd rather go blind. In Britain, this became a top twenty UK hit via a cover by the British blues group Chicken Shack. Christine McVie (later of Fleetwood Mac fame) was the lead singer on that single but much as I love Christine's voice, the original version by Etta is superior. Etta's only UK hit of her own came following its usein a TV commercialin 1996 - it made the UK top five & is, of course, the raunchy opening track here, I just wanna make love to you.
Etta had plenty of R+B hitsin America, though she only made a limited impact on the main pop charts. Among Etta's R+B hits to be found here are Pushover, Tell Mama & Stop the wedding, all of them excellent.
As an introduction to Etta's music, this is brilliant, especially considering that it is a budget release.
the Best of Etta James is the best!! - By: Alison White, 09 Aug 2002 I bought this record for one track only - 'At last' having heard itin a number of films, but now I am completely hooked on all of the songs.
I didn't realise I would know so many of the other tracks like 'I Just Want To Make Love To You' & 'Leave Your Hat On' but I find myself singing along to each & every one.
This is a thoroughly enjoyable album & a definite must for anyones collection.
Fantastic - a must have for all those a little sentimental - By: , 14 Sep 2000 This CD is wonderful, I first listened to it whilst visiting familyin America, & as soon as it came on I felt so emotional. Etta's wonderful soulful voice with an oldfashioned yet timeless melodyin the song 'AT LAST' featuredin many films & more to come. I am sure this is bound to bring on some great feelings. Thenin the basement just make s you want to dance. I was dancing round the ktichen with my four year old neice & her grandmother, 3 generations all still loving her tunes. For backgound music, to party tunes those Etta fans will be satisfied with this compilation, those new fans should check it out!
