Etta James, The Montreux Years, Double Vinyl

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The collection, featuring recordings from James’ Montreux Jazz Festival concerts in 1977, 1978, 1989 1990 and 1993, encapsulates and reflects Etta’s dynamic artistry and long-lasting impact. Spanning performances from across three decades, ‘Etta James: The Montreux Years’ offers deeply personal and intimate snapshots into James’ acclaimed musical journey, highlights and her phenomenal career.

The Montreux Years is released as part of a brand new Montreux Jazz Festival and BMG collection series “The Montreux Years”. The collections will uncover legendary performances by the world’s most iconic artists alongside rare and never-before-released recordings from the festival’s rich 55-year history, remastered in superlative audio. Each collection will be accompanied by exclusive liner notes and previously unseen photography. ‘Etta James: The Montreux Years’ is a treasure trove of timeless classics, powerful and electrifying performances and raw, soaring vocals by one of the greatest ever female vocalists.

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2 Vinyls

From one of Etta James’ earliest successes, the infectious and endlessly elegant Something’s Got A Hold On Me, a medley that consist of At Last, Trust In Me and Sunday Kind of Love, which is a fusion of highlights from the early 60s, to the raw and emotional I’d Rather Go Blind and soulful horn-driven Tell Mama. The collection closes with Baby What You Want Me To Do, James’ homage to Jimmy Reed and the encore of her 1978 concert.

FACE A
1. Breaking Up Somebody’s Home
au Casino Montreux le 18/7/1990
2. I Got The Will
au Casino Montreux le 12/7/1989
3. I’d Rather Go Blind
au Casino Montreux le 11/7/1975
4. A Lover Is Forever
à l’Auditorium Stravinski le 15/7/1993

FACE B
1. Damn Your Eyes
au Casino Montreux le 12/7/1989
2. Tell Mama
au Casino Montreux le 9/7/1977
3. Running And Hiding Blues
au Casino Montreux le 18/7/1990
4. Something’s Got A Hold On Me
au Casino Montreux le 12/7/1989

FACE C
1. Beware
à l’Auditorium Stravinski le 15/7/1993
2. Come To Mama
au Casino Montreux le 18/7/1990
3. Medley: At Last/Trust In Me/Sunday Kind Of Love
au Casino Montreux le 12/7/1989

FACE D
1. I Sing The Blues For You
à l’Auditorium Stravinski le 15/7/1993
2. Baby What You Want Me To Do (rappel)
au Casino Montreux le 8/7/1978

Additional information

Weight 0,6 kg
Year Edition

2021