ETTA JAMES - AT LAST
Etta James "At Last" Album Review
Etta James, National Treasure
This is one of the most pleasurable CDs on the market. This collection of Etta's songs showcases her considerable talent as a blues singer. Though the instrumentation is dated on some of the songs (the strings soar a little too high), her voice saves the day, alternately powerful and vulnerable.
Her version of "I Just Want to Make Love to You" rocks harder than the Rolling Stones version, and that is no small feat. 'At Last' is a great song, and her vocal interpretation is the best out of many artists who attempted it. 'Sunday Kind of Love' is another masterpiece, as is her rendition of 'Stormy Weather'. Not a bad song on the record.
Etta James is a national treasure. Thanks for the beautiful, heart-felt music.
As an aside, does anyone else see a resemblance between Etta's singing and Janis Joplin?
Video At Last-Etta James
OK SO I AM SUCH AN IDIOT ITS BY ETTA JAMES NOT ELLA FITZGERALD SORRY!!! Song: At Last by Etta James Lyrics: At last my love has come along My lonely days are over And life is like a song At last the skies above are blue And my heart was wrapped up in clover The night I looked at you I found a dream that I can speak to A dream that I could call my own I found a thrill to press my cheek to A thrill that I have never known You smiled, and then the spell was cast And here we are in heaven And you are mine at last
BOBBY WOMACK - FACTS OF LIFE
Bobby Womack "Facts of Life" Album Review
Facts of Life
I have listened to this album since 1973. It is now 2005 and it is still in my top 5 of all time fave CD's or album's ever. It is a must have in anyone's music collection.
TRUTH HURTS - READY NOW
Truth Hurts "Ready Now" Album Review
Truth is more than ready
Truth's second album, Ready Now succeeds her debut in a number of ways. Unlike Truthfully Speaking, Ready Now isn't full of the A-list producers her debut featured. Truth's music isn't hurt by the abscense of big names such as Timbaland or Dr. Dre. Working with lesser known producers can be a step in the right direction for artists being that it creates a more "original" sound. Production wise Tony Toni Tone frontman, Raphael Saadiq takes on the production duties among others. Saadiq known for his bluesy southern soul and funk works well with Truth. On the funky title track, Truth sings over a pulsating beat that sucks you in with illict lyrics. Truth also seems to have toned down on her vocals which before were all over the place. This time Truth is more subdued delivering smoldering sexy soul music which is slowly becoming her trademark. While this album isn't as commercial as her first release listeners will enjoy Truth's sassiness and sense of humor. Truth hurts, but it definitely feels good!
Video Truth Hurts - Ready Now
Truth's video for the single "Ready Now" from her 2004 album of the same title. Love this song. Enjoy the video!
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