James, Etta - Seven Day Fool (2LP)

Born Jamesetta Hawkins in January 1938, Etta James started her career in 1954. She could sing in a variety of genres, and by the early 1960s when she launched het first albums her repertoire was built of blues, jazz, r&b, doo-wop, soul and rock'n'roll tunes, with her powerful, deep voice feeling at home in either of these styles. Etta James' career expanded over six decades, and she kept active until her death in January 2012. This double LP compilation selects tracks from her early albums and 45s, and offers a glimpse to the immense talent of this legendary artist.