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At Last! is the debut studio album by American blues and soul artist Etta James. Released on Argo Records in November 1960, the album was produced by Phil and Leonard Chess. At Last! rose to no. 12 on the Billboard Top Catalog Albums chart. [1] [5] At Last! was ranked at #191 on Rolling Stone ' s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. [3]
Jamesetta Hawkins (January 25, 1938 – January 20, 2012), known professionally as Etta James, was an American singer and songwriter. Starting her career in 1954, James frequently performed in Nashville's famed R&B clubs, collectively known as the Chitlin' Circuit , in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. [ 1 ]
Get ready to be transported into the captivating world of legendary singer Etta James as the Renaissance Theatre presents "At Last: An Evening with Etta James" at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
"At Last" became R&B singer Etta James's signature song and was the third in a string of successful songs from her Argo Records debut album At Last!. In April 1961, it became her second number two R&B hit single and crossed over to pop radio, reaching number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 .
1960 US release of the Etta James recording. In 1960, Etta James recorded the song for her debut album At Last! Her rendition also served as the B-side to her hit of that name. In 1996, it was released as a single in the UK and other European markets after being featured in a Diet Coke advertising campaign.
“Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.” — Paulo Coehlo, “Aleph” ... My heart was wrapped up in clover, the night I looked at you.” — Etta James, “At ...
At Last: The Best of Etta James. Released: September 17, 2010 ... Miss Etta James: The Complete Modern And Kent Recordings ... "Mean Mother" — — — —
"All I Could Do Was Cry" is a doo-wop/rhythm and blues single recorded in 1960, and released in March that year by the singer Etta James. [1] It was written for James by Chess songwriter Billy Davis, Berry Gordy and his sister Gwen Gordy. [1] The song eventually peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard R&B chart and number 33 on the pop chart. [2]