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James' 1973 album, exhibiting a mixture of musical styles, was nominated for a Grammy Award. [25] The album did not produce any major hits, however, and neither did the follow-up album, Come a Little Closer, in 1974, though, like '73's Etta James before it, the album was also critically acclaimed. [citation needed]
Losers Weepers is the ninth studio album by the American blues artist Etta James, released in 1971. [4] The title track peaked at No. 94 on the Billboard Hot 100. [5]
"I'd Rather Go Blind" is a blues song written by Ellington Jordan [2] with co-writing credits to Billy Foster and Etta James. It was first recorded by Etta James in 1967, released the same year, [3] and has subsequently become regarded as a blues and soul classic.
On Friday's episode of her talk show, Clarkson belted out an extraordinary version of Etta James' hit soul ballad "I'd Rather Go Blind" — honoring both a legendary singer and an important day.
Later, the track was included on the singer's 1963 compilation album Etta James Top Ten. [4] The live version of "Something's Got a Hold on Me" also appeared on Etta James' first live album, Etta James Rocks the House (1964). [5] In 1992, the song was a part of her greatest hits album, My Greatest Songs. [6]
"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]
Love's Been Rough on Me is the twentieth studio album by Etta James, released in 1997 through Private Music. [2] AllMusic noted "... a record that delivers the real goods with grace and style". [3] The album reached a peak position of number 6 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. [4]
Stickin' to My Guns is the sixteenth studio album by Etta James, released in 1990. [9] [10] It was nominated for a Grammy for "Best Contemporary Blues Recording".