Etta James - All the Way
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Free Music Review: Mellow Etta Is Still Satisfying
Hit: 4 Stars
Etta James has rocked harder and longer than any other blues diva. That she has decided to take a rest with "All the Way" is understandable and the results are still somewhat satisfying. "I Believe I Can Fly" is pure inspiration - Etta Style. We can forgive the dull "Calling You" (with the annoying cell phone), but she fails to make "Somewhere" her own - and that's a disappointment. The song simply goes nowhere. But, James does deliver an understated and souful version of "Imagine". "What's Going On" is as smooth as silk. The highlight of the album, however, is "Purple Rain". Who else but Etta James could cover a Prince classic? She thunders her way through it with a hot intensity reminding the listener of the wonders of this ageless treasure of a voice. So, it's not a perfect album, it's still Etta James!Free Music Review: Etta takes a diverse chance!
Hit: 4 Stars
Only Etta would take on a diverse song selection like this, now some of the arrangements are a little simple but they work, Etta's voice is still strong and she brings her unique approach to each of the songs... 'Calling You'(which has never been a favorite of mine) Etta makes it work, just listen to Etta mimic a trumpet and then ends the song on a funny note, "Purple Rain" a tough choice is turned into slow blues number, "Stop On By", "Strung Out", "Holding Back The Years" are the best cuts on here, "Somewhere" is good but ends to soon. I hope Etta sticks with this direction but on the next cd have the arrangements more R&B\Soulful.Free Music Review: She looks and sounds good still :->
Hit: 4 Stars
From the title track All The Way right through the whole cd, you can hear that she has still got it. She's a class act and has done some great remakes and covers here. Somewhere is done well (considering I only think of Ms Striesand sing that); she uses a far lower key and that works well with her voice. Purple Rain is surprisingly good as is I Believe I Can Fly and What's Going On (even though it is a far slower and mellower version). She is very talented and it shows through this eclectic collection of fantastic songs.Free Music Review: Got a jones for Etta James (3.5 stars)
Hit: 3 Stars
I knew I had a problem with Etta when I realized I had bought two copies of "Blues to the Bone". It didn't surprise me one bit when the 2003 Grammys awarded it "Best Blues Album of the Year."
I'm not precisely sure why Ms. James is doing a covers CD. To me, that's the mark of a performer's descent and Etta seems to have only recently just hit her stride. Then again, she's done a sweet job on most of these songs.
Well, and if she's going to do covers, why not do the best? Most folks generally think of Ms. James singing jazz and blues, but she takes on John Lennon's "Imagine" and does a respectable job with understated unpreachy delivery and instrumentation.
I've heard "I Believe I can Fly" from weddings to MUZAK and 'underplayed' is probably moderate for my feeling about the song. If I hear it coming on the radio, the channel gets switched, but Etta's version doesn't generate hyperglycemia. She sings the song with the assurance of someone who's paid her dues and honestly does believe in herself.
Prior to this, only Richard Thompson ("Kiss") could cover Prince and make me even want to listen. Ms. James takes "Purple Rain" and breathes a bit of new life.
Now--if you're used to Ms. James singing the blues, you may only want a few of the selections. Listen to the samples and decide before you buy this CD. Not all of it may be for you, but it's definitely worth a listen.
Free Music Review: Pretty Good
Hit: 3 Stars
the Highlight for me of course was Etta James doing R.Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly"&after hearing this I would like to see R.Kelly compose some tracks for her in the future."I't's a Mans World" is tight as well.everything else is Hit&Miss for me. but Etta James still got it.