Etta James - Burnin' Down the House: Live at the House of Blues
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Free Music Review: Etta James STILL rocks the house.
Hit: 5 Stars
In 1963 Etta James recorded a superb live set entitled "ETTA JAMES ROCKS THE HOUSE". In 2002, thirty nine years later, this Lady can still rocks and even set the house on fire with "BURNIN'DOWN THE HOUSE". Etta outdid herself this time, she sounds powerful and confident, with almost fifty years in the music business, her expertise is evident. The musicians in the ROOTS BAND are terrific and give her a phenomenal back up. In such a long career, the songs associated with Etta James are so many, that makes this selection a very eclectic album. On track eleven, instead of "My funny Valentine", I would like to hear "Here I am (come and take me)" and it would be a totally Al Green's medley of the Al's songs recorded by Etta. Listen carefully this new live version of "At last", and you fall in love again with Etta's voice. The art of the album is quite good, but I wonder why there's only one shot of Etta, for a hardcore fan like me, it would be nicer to see more pictures of her performing on stage. To have Etta James' latest album, it's a must for every fan.Free Music Review: RAW, GRITTY, EARTHY AND BEAUTIFUL
Hit: 5 Stars
RECORDED AT L.A.'S HOUSE OF BLUES IN 2001, THIS IS A GREAT LIVE ETTA JAMES CD. SHE IS AT THE TOP OF HER GAME ON THIS ONE, AND WHEN SHE'S ON, NOBODY CAN TOUCH HER. HER BACKUP BAND, "THE ROOTS BAND", KICKS SOME SERIOUS YOU KNOW WHAT AS WELL, AND FEATURES A VERY, VERY FAT HORN SECTION. ETTA JAMES' SINGING REALLY TURNED BACK THE CLOCK ON THIS RECORDING. I LOVE THE SECOND CUT, "I JUST WANT TO MAKE LOVE TO YOU" WHICH THEN SEGUES INTO "BORN TO BE WILD" (THE OLD STEPPENWOLF SONG). HER VERSION OF "ALL THE WAY DOWN" ON THIS CD HAS A "CURTIS MAYFIELD-SUPERFLY" KIND OF A SOUND TO IT, VERY FUNKY. AND HER RENDITION OF "AT LAST" COULD VERY EASILY BECOME MY ALLTIME FAVORITE SLOW DANCING SONG OF ALL TIME. "YOUR GOOD THING IS ABOUT TO END" IS A GREAT TORCH SONG BY ISAAC HAYES AND DAVID PORTER (THE DEFINITIVE VERSION OF THIS SONG IS SUNG BY O.V. WRIGHT). THE ETTA JAMES CD "LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO" IS ANOTHER ONE WORTH PICKING UP AS WELL.Free Music Review: Too many are missing out on GREATNESS
Hit: 5 Stars
Etta James style has evolved greatly over the decades-----it is merely a matter of personal preference as to which period of her career is her best-----i love her recent work equally as much as her earliest work--she is an artist who continually grows,stretches,& shares her immense talents & life experience w/ her audience. In her most recent years her style has expanded towards jazz---(although she mixes many styles now)--& this recorded live performance is STUNNING!!!!!This performance leans heavily towards "jazzy blues"--I reccomend it highly,JUST BEAUTIFUL. It is as real as it gets---i love this cd,TY ETTA,from the bottom of my heart!Free Music Review: Tasty Set!
Hit: 5 Stars
Some of the other reviews attack this on the basis that it is not as soulful as the 60's and 70's sets that we all know and love. Sure this is not 1962, but the band is on and it is a powerful well produced saucy set. The fact that she can put it out this strong after all of these years is a testament to her artistry. It is a nice blues rock sound and it never dissapointed anyone that has heard it with me. I understand the argument for purity but in this world everything evolves and this one gets a well deserved spot on my shelf next to the classics.Free Music Review: Etta and Band Rock!
Hit: 5 Stars
Etta James Rocks on this cd! The Roots Band are in great shape and Etta's powerful voice is in great form for this 2001 concert, this is a Blues\R&B\Soul jam session! This is what a like about this Live cd is that Etta gets right to the songs not alot of talking between songs, this is another Live gem from Etta, add this to your collection.