Tough Woman - Early Recordings 1955 - 60

etta james is no shrinking violet and this is the first cd release for this iconic artist that covers her earliest recordings with her classic chess recordings.disc 1 features her '50s los angeles rock and blues repertoire, including the no. 1 hit 'roll with me henry'. disc 2 presents her earliest chicago recordings for the chess label, including her version of 'i just want to make love to you'. also on disc 2 is her complete 'at last' album which is considered one of early '60s most important r&b albums. etta james is every inch a no-holds-barred performer. mix that in with her troubled past and the undoubted fact that she is a true r&b pioneer, she has certainly paid her dues! if you are not one of the initiated then prepare to be shocked!