Disco en directo de Etta James con canciones grabadas en el mítico Festival de Montreux. Contiene temas rescatados de sus actuaciones en 1977, 1978, 1989 1990 y 1993.
Este disco inaugura una serie de álbumes en directo de diferentes artistas que recogerán canciones grabadas en el Festival de Montreux en cuidadas ediciones con el audio remasterizado.
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Etta James: The Montreux Years is a treasure trove of timeless classics, powerful and electrifying performances and raw, soaring vocals by one of the greatest ever female vocalists. The collection, featuring recordings from James’ Montreux Jazz Festival concerts in 1977, 1978, 1989, 1990, and 1993, encapsulates and reflects Etta’s dynamic artistry and long-lasting impact. Spanning performances from across three decades, Etta James: The Montreux Years offers deeply personal and intimate snapshots into James’ acclaimed musical journey, highlights and her phenomenal career.
From one of Etta James’ earliest successes, the infectious and endlessly elegant Something’s Got A Hold On Me, a medley that consist of At Last, Trust In Me, and Sunday Kind of Love, which is a fusion of highlights from the early 60s, to the raw and emotional I’d Rather Go Blind and soulful horn-driven Tell Mama. The collection closes with Baby What You Want Me To Do, James’ homage to Jimmy Reed and the encore of her 1979 concert.
In 1975, Montreux Jazz Festival captured a significant moment of musical history—Etta James’ very first concert in Europe, performing at the festival’s 9th edition.
SIDE ONE
1. Breaking Up Somebody's Home
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/18/1990
2. I Got The Will
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/12/1989
3. I'd Rather Go Blind
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/11/1975
4. A Lover Is Forever
Venue: Auditorium Stravinski Date: 7/15/1993
SIDE TWO
1. Damn Your Eyes
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/12/1989
2. Tell Mama
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/9/1977
3. Running And Hiding Blues
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/18/1990
4. Something's Got A Hold On Me
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/12/1989
SIDE THREE
1. Beware
Venue: Auditorium Stravinski Date: 7/15/1993
2. Come To Mama
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/18/1990
3. Medley: At Last/Trust In Me/SundayKind Of Love
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/12/1989
SIDE FOUR
1. I Sing The Blues For You
Venue: Auditorium Stravinski Date: 7/15/1993
2. Baby What You Want Me To Do (Encore)
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/8/1978
ETTA JAMES 2xLP The Montreux Years (180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl)
Label: BMG – BMGCAT460DLP
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Limited Gatefold Edition
Country: Worldwide
Released: Jun 25, 2021