Etta James – The Second Time Around

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Artist: Etta James

Title: The Second Time Around

Year: 1961

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Tracklist

  • 1. Don't Cry Baby (2:26)
  • 2. Fool That I Am (2:57)
  • 3. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) (3:27)
  • 4. In My Diary (2:34)
  • 5. Seven Day Fool (2:59)
  • 6. It's Too Soon To Know (2:47)
  • 7. Dream (2:24)
  • 8. I'll Dry My Tears (2:36)
  • 9. Plum Nuts (2:59)
  • 10. Don't Get Around Much Anymore (2:25)

Review

Etta James's 'The Second Time Around' ain't just another record, it's a soul-stirring journey through the heart of blues and R&B. Dropped in '61, this joint showcases Etta's voice like a diamond in the rough, all raw power and smooth edges. The Chess brothers, Phil and Leonard, worked their magic behind the scenes, laying down a lush orchestral backdrop that cradles Etta's vocals like a velvet glove. From the tear-jerking 'Don't Cry Baby' to the confessional 'The Fool That I Am', Etta paints emotions with her voice, each note a brushstroke of pure feeling.

This album's got more flavors than a candy store, mixing up pop standards and jazz classics with some fresh originals. Etta takes on 'Dream' and 'One for My Baby (and One More for the Road)', breathing new life into these old bones with her bluesy touch. But it's tracks like 'Seven Day Fool' that really show off what Etta's all about - raw, honest, and straight from the soul. The strings might be fancy, but Etta's keeping it real, serving up a slice of life with every line she sings. 'The Second Time Around' ain't just music, it's a testament to Etta's rising star, shining bright in the early '60s sky. - Draya

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