Miss Etta James: The Complete Modern and Kent Recordings
Etta James · 2005
108 min · 42 tracks · jazz · R&B · rock & roll
A vibrant collection of rhythm and blues, showcasing Etta James' powerful voice and emotional depth across varied tempos.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- vibrant tracks for social gatherings
- emotional depth in every song
- varied tempos for dynamic flow
- for nostalgic afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek longer immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'Miss Etta James: The Complete Modern and Kent Recordings' compiles her early works from the late 1950s through the early 1960s. At this point, James was experiencing a career renaissance, having overcome personal struggles and enjoying renewed recognition in the music industry. This compilation highlights her evolution as one of the leading voices in soul and R&B.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Billie Holiday· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Wallflower 3:08
- 2 Hold Me, Squeeze Me 2:32
- 3 Hey Henry 2:55
- 4 Be Mine 2:52
- 5 Good Rockin’ Daddy 2:29
- 6 Crazy Feeling 3:20
- 7 W-O-M-A-N 2:47
- 8 That’s All 2:17
- 9 My One and Only 2:31
- 10 I’m a Fool 2:33
- 11 Shortnin’ Bread Rock 2:33
- 12 Tears of Joy 2:30
- 13 Tough Lover 2:12
- 14 Fools We Mortals Be 2:24
- 15 Good Lookin’ 2:12
- 16 Then I’ll Care 2:34
- 17 The Pick-Up 2:23
- 18 Market Place 2:58
- 19 Come What May 2:07
- 20 By the Light of the Silvery Moon 2:13
Disc 2
- 1 Baby Baby Every Night 2:25
- 2 Sunshine of Love 2:28
- 3 How Big a Fool 2:42
- 4 If It Ain’t One Thing 2:19
- 5 I Hope You’re Satisfied 3:05
- 6 Dance With Me, Henry 2:25
- 7 Don’t You Remember 3:03
- 8 Hickory Dickory Dock 3:04
- 9 Nobody Loves You Like Me 2:27
- 10 We’re in Love 1:48
- 11 You Know What I Mean 3:07
- 12 Strange Things Happening 2:32
- 13 Be My Lovey Dovey (rehearsal) 2:03
- 14 Tough Lover (take 2) 2:30
- 15 Good Lookin’ (take 8) 2:10
- 16 Hey Henry (alternate take) 2:59
- 17 Crazy Feeling (without group) 3:21
- 18 Market Place (alternate take) 2:53
- 19 Hey Henry (alternate version) 2:21
- 20 Good Rockin’ Daddy (alternate mix) 2:33
- 21 How Big a Fool (harmony vocal version) 2:49
- 22 That’s All (alternate take) 2:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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