Etta James – At Last! 1960

 

Etta James – At Last! Album Review, Songs, Meaning & Legacy

Argo Records ‎1961 – LPS 4003

notes:

At Last! is the debut studio album by American blues 

and soul artist Etta James. Released on Argo Records

 in November 1960, the album was

 produced by Phil and Leonard Chess

Released in 1960, At Last! is one of the most 

influential soul and blues albums ever recorded. Performed 

by legendary artist Etta James, the album blends R&B, jazz, 

blues, and soul into a timeless masterpiece.

The album is best known for its iconic title track “At Last”, 

which has become a cultural symbol of romance and emotional depth.

credits:

    Etta James – vocals

    Harvey Fuqua – vocals

    Riley Hampton – arranger, conductor

    Arranged By, Conductor – Riley Hampton

    Orchestra – Riley Hampton Orchestra

    Producer – Leonard Chess, Phil Chess

All tracks recorded in Chicago. Recording dates:

1960 - January, Chicago: A5. B3, B5.

May, Chicago: A2, B1.

September, Chicago: A1.

October, Chicago: A3, A4, B2, B4.

tracklist:

A1 Anything To Say You're Mine

Written-By – S. Thompson*

A2 My Dearest Darling

Written-By – E. Bocage*, P. Gayten*

A3 Trust In Me

Written-By – Schwartz*, Ager*, Wever*

A4 Sunday Kind Of Love

Written-By – Leonard*, Belle*, Prima*, Rhodes*

A5 Tough Mary

Written-By – C. Uto

B1 I Just Want To Make Love To You

Written-By – W. Dixon*

B2 At Last

Written-By – Warren*, Gordon*

B3 All I Could Do Was Cry

Written-By – B. Davis*

B4 Stormy Weather

Written-By – Arlen*, Koehler*

B5 Girl Of My Dreams (Rendered As Boy Of My Dreams)

Written-By – Charles Clapp

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