At Last! is the 1960 debut studio album from Etta James, released on Chess Records. It introduced a singer who moved effortlessly between blues, R&B, soul, jazz, and pop. The title track became her signature song and was certified gold as a single, while "All I Could Do Was Cry," "Trust in Me," and "My Dearest Darling" all reached the Billboard R&B top five.
What makes the record so enduring is the range of Etta's voice, which carries gospel fire, bluesy grit, and polished elegance in the same breath. Lush string arrangements frame her interpretations of standards like "Stormy Weather" and "A Sunday Kind of Love," as well as earthier numbers like "I Just Want to Make Love to You." Rolling Stone called her a "fiery interpreter" on this spellbinding LP, and it remains a cornerstone of her catalog.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Chess
- Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk, Blues
- Release Date: 11/15/2024
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TRACKS
A1. Anything To Say You're Mine
A2. My Dearest Darling
A3. Trust In Me
A4. A Sunday Kind Of Love
A5. Tough Mary
B1. I Just Want To Make Love To You
B2. At Last
B3. All I Could Do Was Cry
B4. Stormy Weather
B5. Girl Of My Dreams
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