Originally released in 1962 on Argo Records, Etta James is the self-titled second studio album from the legendary powerhouse vocalist. Following the massive success of her debut, At Last!, this record further cemented James’s status as a formidable force in music, beautifully blurring the lines between raw Rhythm & Blues, soaring pop, and vocal jazz.
Driven by Riley Hampton's lush orchestral arrangements, the album features some of her most iconic early-career performances. Most notably, it includes the gospel-infused, widely sampled classic "Something's Got a Hold on Me," alongside the dramatic "Waiting for Charlie to Come Home" and a gritty take on Willie Dixon's "Spoonful." The modern clear vinyl reissue (often pressed by labels like Ermitage) breathes fresh life into a pivotal piece of 1960s soul history, offering both brilliant audio fidelity and a striking visual aesthetic for record collectors.
- A1 Waiting For Charlie To Come Home
- A2 Guess Again
- A3 A Lover's Mourn
- A4 You Can Count On Me
- A5 If I Can't Have You
- B1 Something's Got A Hold On Me
- B2 My Dear
- B3 Nobody But You
- B4 Let Me Know
- B5 Spoonful
