If the house is a rockin’
Etta James Rocks the House. Argo Records. An incredible live show from the New Era Club in Nashville, Tenn. in 1963. Features guitarist David T. Walker fronting a killer band. This album rivals B.B. King Live at the Regal for best live blues record ever. Etta James sings so tough, so ballsy, I can’t think of another singer to compare her to. She almost makes even Wilson Pickett and James Brown sound like wimps. On a couple of songs, she does some scatting you have to hear to believe. Besides the incredible singing, the other thing that makes this album a joy is the audience. Their excitement is palpable. On a couple of songs, Etta gets a thrilling call and response going with them, and their energy seems to feed her. The album is the next best thing to Etta James in person. (bluemamma) 1. Something’s Got A Hold On Me 2. Baby What You Want Me To Do 3. What’d I Say 4. Money (That’s What I Want) 5. Seven Day Fool 6. Sweet Little Angel 7. Ooh Poo Pah Doo 8. Woke Up This Morning 9. Ain’t That Lovin’ You Baby 10. All I Could Do Is Cry 11. I Just Want To Make Love To You
January 20, 2012 – RIP Peaches!
(60 votes, average: 4.12 out of 5)
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November 8th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Oh yeah, you are so right on about this LP. I got this about 15 years ago on CD and I am still constantly listening to it. She has so much energy! This may be my all ALL TIME favorite live record, from anyone. BTW, do you know anything about the Ace bandage on her arm? She is so demure at times, “Thank you very much…”, then rolls the house in her her dress accented with the Ace bandage!
November 9th, 2008 at 6:00 am
john, i got this on cd about 15 years ago too. love this album! “ooh pooh pa doo” is kickass! [oops, can i say kickass here? can i say it twice??? hahaha
November 9th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
The wrist-band is from after decking a loud mouth “heckler” in the front row.
“Tough chick!”
November 10th, 2008 at 11:25 am
The dyNAMic…the inCOMparable…Miss Etta James!
March 12th, 2010 at 8:39 am
You are SO RIGHT about this record. It ROLLS! Then she quietly say, “Thank you very much” they absolutely slays! My top 10 records of all time.