Miss Etta James: The Complete Modern and Kent Recordings

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Annotation

For the first time ever, all of Etta James' 1950s Modern masters and important alternates in one package. Fierce 50s R&B at its finest.

Annotation last modified on 2012-07-04 07:50 UTC.

Tracklist

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1▼CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1The Wallflower
recording of:
The Wallflower (Dance With Me, Henry) (on 1954-11-25)
writer and composer:
Hank Ballard, Etta James and Johnny Otis
version of:
Work With Me, Annie
Etta James & The Peaches3:08
2Hold Me, Squeeze Me
Etta James & The Peaches2:32
3Hey Henry
Etta James2:55
4Be Mine
vocals:
Etta James
recording of:
Be Mine
writer:
Richard Berry (US singer/songwriter, composed “Louie Louie”) and Joe Josea
Etta James2:52
5Good Rockin’ Daddy
lead vocals:
Etta James (in 1955-05)
orchestra:
Maxwell Davis Orchestra (in 1955-05)
recording of:
Good Rockin’ Daddy (in 1955-05)
writer:
Richard Berry (US singer/songwriter, composed “Louie Louie”) and Joe Josea
Etta James2:29
6Crazy Feeling
vocals:
Etta James
orchestra:
Maxwell Davis Orchestra
recording of:
Crazy Feeling
writer:
Frank Gallo (US songwriter & label owner)
Etta James3:20
7W-O-M-A-N
vocals:
Etta James
recording of:
W-O-M-A-N
lyricist:
Dorothy Hawkins (singer), Etta James, Abbye Mallory and Jean Mitchell
composer:
Bo Diddley (American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer)
version of:
I’m a Man
Etta James2:47
8That’s All
vocals:
Etta James
recording of:
That’s All
writer:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) and Joe Josea
Etta James2:17
9My One and Only
Etta James2:31
10I’m a Fool
vocals:
Etta James
recording of:
I’m a Fool
writer:
Richard Berry (US singer/songwriter, composed “Louie Louie”) and Joe Josea
Etta James2:33
11Shortnin’ Bread Rock
vocals:
Etta James
recording of:
Shortenin’ Bread Rock
writer:
Eddie Brandt and Freddy Morgan (banjo player, singer, comedian and songwriter)
Etta James2:33
12Tears of Joy
vocals:
Etta James
recording of:
Tears of Joy
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Jerome Leiber Music, Purple Starfish Music and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Etta James2:30
13Tough Lover
vocals:
Etta James
recording of:
Tough Lover (in 1956)
lyricist and composer:
Etta James (in 1956) and Joe Josea (in 1956)
Etta James2:12
14Fools We Mortals Be
vocals:
Etta James
recording of:
Fools We Mortals Be
lyricist and composer:
Dale Hawkins
Etta James2:24
15Good Lookin’
vocals:
Etta James
recording of:
Good Lookin’
writer:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger “The Father of West Coast R&B”) and Joe Josea
Etta James2:12
16Then I’ll Care
vocals:
Etta James
recording of:
Then I’ll Care
lyricist and composer:
Dorothy Hawkins (singer)
Etta James2:34
17The Pick-Up
vocals:
Etta James
recording of:
The Pick-Up
writer:
Harold Batiste and Ray Johnson (Rhythm 'n' blues - jazz pianist - songwriter - band leader)
Etta James2:23
18Market Place
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1957)
lead vocals:
Etta James (in 1957)
cover recording of:
Market Place
writer:
Scott Johnson (songwriter), Rick Darnell and Ray Stanley (rockabilly artist)
Etta James2:58
19Come What May
vocals:
Etta James
cover recording of:
Come What May
lyricist and composer:
Franklyn Tableporter
publisher:
Freddy Bienstock Music Co., Tiger (publisher), Trio Music Co., Inc. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Etta James2:07
20By the Light of the Silvery Moon
vocals:
Etta James
cover recording of:
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
lyricist:
Edward Madden (in 1909)
composer:
Gus Edwards (in 1909)
publisher:
Remick Music
part of:
Two Weeks With Love (1950 film)
Etta James2:13
2▼CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Baby Baby Every Night
Etta James2:25
2Sunshine of Love
Etta James2:28
3How Big a Fool
vocals:
Etta James
recording of:
Call Me a Fool
writer:
John Marascalco and George Motola
publisher:
House Of Fortune Music Co. and Robin Hood Music Co.
Etta James2:42
4If It Ain’t One Thing
Betty & Dupree2:19
5I Hope You’re Satisfied
Betty & Dupree3:05
6Dance With Me, Henry
Etta James2:25
7Don’t You Remember
Etta James3:03
8Hickory Dickory Dock
Etta James3:04
9Nobody Loves You Like Me
vocals:
Etta James (in 1961)
recording of:
Nobody Loves You Like Me (in 1961)
writer:
Harvey Fuqua and Gwen Gordy (US songwriter/composer, née Gwendolyn Gordy)
Etta James2:27
10We’re in Love
Betty & Dupree1:48
11You Know What I Mean
recorded in:
California, United States
lead vocals:
Etta James
Etta James3:07
12Strange Things Happening
recorded in:
California, United States (in 1958)
lead vocals:
Etta James (in 1958)
cover recording of:
Strange Things Happening Every Day
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Sister Rosetta Tharpe (in 1944-09)
publisher:
Regent Music (BMI)
arrangement of:
Strange Things Happening Every Day
Etta James2:32
13Be My Lovey Dovey (rehearsal)
Etta James2:03
14Tough Lover (take 2)
recording of:
Tough Lover (in 1956)
lyricist and composer:
Etta James (in 1956) and Joe Josea (in 1956)
Etta James2:30
15Good Lookin’ (take 8)
Etta James2:10
16Hey Henry (alternate take)
Etta James2:59
17Crazy Feeling (without group)
Etta James3:21
18Market Place (alternate take)
Etta James2:53
19Hey Henry (alternate version)
Etta James2:21
20Good Rockin’ Daddy (alternate mix)
Etta James2:33
21How Big a Fool (harmony vocal version)
Etta James2:49
22That’s All (alternate take)
Etta James2:13

Credits

Release

ASIN:UK: B000BPN2BI [info]

Release group

Wikidata:Q6876643 [info]