Etta James (1962 album)

Etta James is the third studio album by American blues artist, Etta James. The album was released on Argo Records in 1962 and was produced by Ralph Bass.

Etta James
Studio album by
Etta James
ReleasedMay 5, 1962
Recorded1960-62
StudioChess Studios, Chicago, Illinois
GenreBlues, R&B
LabelArgo
LP-4013
ProducerRalph Bass
Etta James chronology
The Second Time Around
(1961)		 Etta James
(1962)		 Etta James Sings for Lovers
(1962)
Singles from Etta James
  1. "If I Can't Have You"
    Released: 1960
  2. "Spoonful"
    Released: 1960
  3. "Something's Got a Hold on Me"
    Released: 1962
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Background

The album was released on a 12-inch LP and consisted of ten tracks, with five of them on each side of the vinyl record. The album spawned the single, "Something's Got a Hold on Me" b/w "Waiting for Charlie to Come Home" which was written for Etta by Burt Bacharach reached the Top 40 in 1962. The album also included two duets with Harvey Fuqua, "If I Can't Have You" and "Spoonful" which were previously released as singles by Etta and Harvey on the Chess label.

Track listing
Side One
  1. "Waiting for Charlie to Come Home" (Bob Hilliard, Burt Bacharach) - 2:08
  2. "Guess Again"
  3. "A Lover's Mourn"
  4. "You Can Count on Me" (Eddie Singleton) - 2:36
  5. "If I Can't Have You" (Gwen Fuqua, Etta James) - 3:01
Side Two
  1. "Something's Got a Hold on Me" (Etta James, Leroy Kirkland, Pearl Woods) - 2:50
  2. "My Dear"
  3. "Nobody But You" (Willie Dixon) - 2:24
  4. "Let Me Know" (Billy Davis, Berry Gordy) - 3:08
  5. "Spoonful" (Willie Dixon) - 2:35

Personnel
  • Etta James - lead vocals
  • The Riley Hampton Orchestra
  • Riley Hampton - arranger, conductor
  • Harvey Fuqua - duet vocals on "If I Can't Have You" and "Spoonful"

Chart positions

Singles - Billboard (United States)

Year Single Chart Position
1960 "If I Can't Have You" Pop Singles 52
1960 "If I Can't Have You" R & B Singles 6
1960 "Spoonful" Pop Singles 78
1961 "Spoonful" R & B Singles 12
1962 "Something's Got a Hold On Me" R & B Singles 4
1962 "Something's Got a Hold On Me" Pop Singles 37

References
  1. Allmusic review
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