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Etta James sings those smoky romantic ballads that make you imagine you're in a club slow dancing late into the night in the early '60s -- and feeling something sad, wonderful and exciting. Maybe it's love; maybe it's just the two martinis that you drank.

What does it matter? The night could last forever. You want it to be frozen in time, just stop the clock and keep Etta singing.

Ah, yes, Etta James conveyed a mood, wrapping her voice around you like a silk glove.

Playlist:

1. Anything To Say You're Mine
2. My Dearest Darling
3. Trust In Me
4. A Sunday Kind Of Love
5. Tough Mary
6. I Just Want To Make Love To You
7. At Last
8. All I Could Do Is Cry
9. Stormy Weather
10. Girl Of My Dreams
11. My Heart Cries
12. Spoonful
13. It's A Crying Shame
14. If I Can't Have You

An online reviewer:

"At Last! The digitally remastered release with bonus tracks is this one, so you don't need the Essential Etta James, this is it, and it is truly essential. I personally can't live without this album in regular rotation; it's a superb pick-me-up that just grabs your heart from the get-go and keeps you smiling and grooving all the way through. At last! showcases Etta's power as the hottest blues diva on the 60's circuit, and along with Etta James Rocks the House you've got two of the best CDs ever put out in blues and R&B . She'll rock your house till it rolls right over; these tunes have stood the test of time and should be on everyone's most played lists."

Another online reviewer:

"It's amazing to think Etta James was just in her teens when these tracks were cut. The vocals on this collection of songs range from sassy to tender to broken-hearted to playful. Truly an incredibly gifted vocalist, and a great selection of tunes. The title track, often used in commercials and movies (perhaps a little too often), is one of the greatest love songs of all time and only hints at the variety herein. Get "At Last." Play it at your cocktial parties, during romantic dinners or on a rainy, lazy Sunday morning at home. It delights, it thrills, and it is an all time classic."

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