CD-Charts Position 31

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In My Girlish Days

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Female Singers
by: Memphis Minnie

Release Date May 28, 1994

CD-Charts Position 32

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Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe Vol.1 1929-1930

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Female Singers
by: Memphis Minnie

Release Date June 03, 2002

CD-Charts Position 33

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The Complete Recorded Works Vol.1 1923-1925

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Female Singers
by: Sippie Wallace

Release Date March 01, 2000

CD-Charts Position 34

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Change

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Female Singers
by: Sue Foley

Release Date August 31, 2004

CD-Charts Position 35

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Songs We Taught Your Mother

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by: Alberta Hunter

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CD-Charts Position 36
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Mystery Lady

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Female Singers
by: Etta James

Release Date April 14, 1994
Being a big Billie Holiday fan, I admit to listening to this CD with some skepticism. There have been many Billie tribute CD's over the years, few ever equalling her soulfulness and artistry, but after listening to this CD, Etta really opens my eyes and ears. I wouldn't expect someone primarily known as a soul-R&B singer to nail down these songs in an entirely new blues-soul context yet retaining its jazz structure. She doesn't really have Billie's fragility of phrasing, but shows the same X factor of emotional and gut-wrenching elements in her interpretations, though on a grander scale. She adds some of her ever-present feistiness as well, which of course Billie never had, but it never detracts from the jazz feel of this ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 37
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Tell the Difference

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by: Alberta Hunter

Release Date March 30, 2001
Being a big Billie Holiday fan, I admit to listening to this CD with some skepticism. There have been many Billie tribute CD's over the years, few ever equalling her soulfulness and artistry, but after listening to this CD, Etta really opens my eyes and ears. I wouldn't expect someone primarily known as a soul-R&B singer to nail down these songs in an entirely new blues-soul context yet retaining its jazz structure. She doesn't really have Billie's fragility of phrasing, but shows the same X factor of emotional and gut-wrenching elements in her interpretations, though on a grander scale. She adds some of her ever-present feistiness as well, which of course Billie never had, but it never detracts from the jazz feel of this ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 38
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Classics 1939

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by: Mildred Bailey

Release Date September 03, 2001
Being a big Billie Holiday fan, I admit to listening to this CD with some skepticism. There have been many Billie tribute CD's over the years, few ever equalling her soulfulness and artistry, but after listening to this CD, Etta really opens my eyes and ears. I wouldn't expect someone primarily known as a soul-R&B singer to nail down these songs in an entirely new blues-soul context yet retaining its jazz structure. She doesn't really have Billie's fragility of phrasing, but shows the same X factor of emotional and gut-wrenching elements in her interpretations, though on a grander scale. She adds some of her ever-present feistiness as well, which of course Billie never had, but it never detracts from the jazz feel of this ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 39
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Come a Little Closer [Us Import]

CD-Charts > Music > Classic Female Singers
by: Etta James

Release Date September 01, 2004
This album was recorded while on day release from the Tarzana Psychiatric Institute where she was sent for offences including heroin addiction. At it's best it is truly wonderful. Out On The Streets Again is a funk/R&B masterpiece that was written for this album, while 'Feeling Uneasy' was recorded on the very worst day of heroin withdrawal, so bad that she simply couldn't manage to sing any words, just moan, except for the final line 'I'm Feeling Uneasy'. Damn, but she moans so well!!! 'Let's Burn Down The Cornfield' is a Randy Newman song that took me a few listens to get to like, but it's been one of my favourite tracks of all time for the last 25 years. Quite apart from the mildly sexually suggestive lyrics, the sexual energy she puts into ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 40
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Big Mama Thornton With the Muddy Waters Blues Band 1966

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by: Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton

Release Date July 27, 2004
This album was recorded while on day release from the Tarzana Psychiatric Institute where she was sent for offences including heroin addiction. At it's best it is truly wonderful. Out On The Streets Again is a funk/R&B masterpiece that was written for this album, while 'Feeling Uneasy' was recorded on the very worst day of heroin withdrawal, so bad that she simply couldn't manage to sing any words, just moan, except for the final line 'I'm Feeling Uneasy'. Damn, but she moans so well!!! 'Let's Burn Down The Cornfield' is a Randy Newman song that took me a few listens to get to like, but it's been one of my favourite tracks of all time for the last 25 years. Quite apart from the mildly sexually suggestive lyrics, the sexual energy she puts into ... Read More: