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At Last! 2011
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At Last!

The album At Last! by Etta James is a landmark in soul and blues music, released in November 1960 under the Argo Records label. This debut work was produced by brothers Phil and Leonard Chess, who saw in Etta's powerful voice a potential that could resonate on the pop music charts. To achieve this, they decided to accompany her performance with orchestral arrangements that enhance the emotiveness of each track. The record, presented in a 12-inch LP format, includes ten songs, divided into two sides, featuring classics such as "Stormy Weather" and "A Sunday Kind of Love".

Year
2011
Songs
14
Duration
28 min 53 seg

10 song|s

Song list

# Title Available ⏱
01

Anything to Say You're Mine

2:36
02

My Dearest Darling

3:03
03

Trust in Me

3:00
04

Sunday Kind of Love

3:17
05

Tough Mary

2:26
06

I Just Want to Make Love to You

3:07
07

At Last

3:00
08

All I Could Do Was Cry

2:55
09

Stormy Weather

3:08
10

Girl of My Dreams

2:21

About the album

At Last!, according to DoReSol

Among the most notable tracks, "At Last" stands as the centerpiece, a ballad that has been reinterpreted by a variety of artists, including Stevie Wonder and Beyoncé. Another significant song is "All I Could Do Was Cry", which has also been covered by figures like Gladys Knight. The album's blend of genres, spanning from blues to jazz, allows Etta to showcase her versatility, shifting from intense blues shouts to more subtle and delicate moments. Critics such as Stephen Cook of AllMusic have praised the album, highlighting the strength of the material and Etta's ability to interpret jazz standards.

Since its release, At Last! has left an indelible mark on music, reaching position 12 on the Billboard chart of best-selling catalog albums. The singles "At Last", "All I Could Do Was Cry", and "Trust in Me" achieved notable positions on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. In 1987, the album was reissued by MCA / Chess, and in 1999, a remastered version was released, including four additional tracks recorded as duets with Harvey Fuqua. This album not only represents the beginning of Etta James' career but also captures the essence of an era and musical style that remains relevant to this day.