Etta James

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X2 (Time After Time/Blue Gardenia)

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UPC Code: 886972209821

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Number of Discs: 2

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Because of her blues-based comeback in the '90s, Etta James is usually thought of by the general public -- if she's thought of at all -- as a blues singer, but there's a good deal more to the picture than that, and she is equally at home singing ... more Because of her blues-based comeback in the '90s, Etta James is usually thought of by the general public -- if she's thought of at all -- as a blues singer, but there's a good deal more to the picture than that, and she is equally at home singing gospel, R&B, soul, jazz, pure pop, and even rock & roll. This two-disc set combines 1995's Blue Gardenia with 2001's Time After Time in one inspired package, since both albums feature James in a jazz mode. There's so much to like here, including Blue Gardenia's "These Foolish Things" and James' restructuring of "Cry Me a River," and Time After Time's masterful "Don't Go to Strangers" and redemptive turn at the old classic "Willow Weep for Me," providing ample evidence that James has long been one of the best singers of her generation -- in any style. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track	Duration
1	Don't Go To Strangers	5:00
2	Teach Me Tonight	4:54
3	Love Is Here To Stay	4:29
4	The Nearness Of You	6:33
5	Time After Time	4:23
6	My Funny Valentine	5:48
7	Imagination	6:52
8	Fool That I Am	3:58
9	Willow Weep For Me	6:24
10	Ev'rybody's Somebody's Fool	5:15
11	Night And Day	4:16
12	Someone To Watch Over Me	6:01
1	This Bitter Earth	4:24
2	He's Funny That Way	6:07
3	In My Solitude	5:20
4	There is No Greater Love	5:19
5	Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying	5:20
6	Love Letters	4:07
7	These Foolish Things	5:16
8	Come Rain or Come Shine	5:39
9	Don't Worry 'Bout Me	5:58
10	Cry Me a River	5:05
11	Don't Blame Me	5:00
12	My Man	5:11
13	Blue Gardenia	5:10