James,Etta - At Last (Limited Edition, Gatefold Sleeve, 180 Gram) (LP)

It was in the Sixties when Etta James truly found her musical direction and made a lasting mark as a soulful pop and blues diva. Her debut album, "At Last!", was released in late 1960 and was noted for its varied choice in Nmusic from jazz standards to blues numbers to doo-wop and rhythm & blues.The album received a five-star rating in All Music Guide, with Stephen Cook stating that, “After spending a few years in limbo after scoring her first R&B hits ‘Dance With Me, Henry’ and ‘Good Rocking Daddy,’ Etta James returned to the spotlight in 1961 with her first Chess release, "At Last!" James made both the R&B and pop charts with the album’s title cut, ‘All I Could Do Was Cry,’ and ‘Trust in Me.’ What makes At Last! a great album is not only the solid hits it contains, but also the strong variety of material throughout. James expertly handles jazz standards like ‘Stormy Weather’ and ‘A Sunday Kind of Love,’ as well as Willie Dixon’s blues classic ‘I Just Want to Make Love to