At Last!

Etta James' At Last! from 1961 captures her powerful voice across blues standards and R&B originals with full orchestral arrangements. The album showcases James' ability to deliver both tender ballads and gritty blues with equal conviction, backed by lush strings and tight rhythm sections.

Standout Tracks

• At Last: The career-defining ballad with sweeping strings and James' most recognizable vocal performance
• I Just Want To Make Love To You: A sultry take on the Willie Dixon blues standard with driving rhythm
• All I Could Do Was Cry: James' own composition showcasing her songwriting alongside her vocal power

Mood: romantic, late night, sultry, emotional

Tracklist

1. A1. Anything To Say You're Mine (2:37)
2. A2. My Dearest Darling (3:02)
3. A3. Trust In Me (3:00)
4. A4. Sunday Kind Of Love (3:17)
5. A5. Tough Mary (2:26)
6. A6. My Heart Cries (2:35)
7. A7. Spoonful (2:49)
8. A8. Pushover (2:54)
9. B1. I Just Want To Make Love To You (3:07)
10. B2. At Last (3:01)
11. B3. All I Could Do Was Cry (2:57)
12. B4. Stormy Weather (3:09)
13. B5. Girl Of My Dreams (rendered as Boy Of My Dreams) (2:23)
14. B6. It's A Crying Shame (2:52)
15. B7. If I Can't Have You (2:49)
16. B8. Next Door To The Blues (2:48)