The popular Etta James usually performs raunchy single-entendre blues so this surprisingly subtle outing is a real change of pace. She sounds quite laidback on a set of ballads associated with Billie Holiday and utilizes a jazz rhythm section led by pianist Cedar Walton plus three horn players including the great Red Holloway on tenor and alto. James makes no attempts at exploring uptempo material or scatting, sticking to soulful interpretations of the classic ballads. Despite the lack of variety in tempoes, the music is quite satisfying.
Though this song has been done by nearly every artist since it was written in 1934 by Ray Noble, this is by far my favorite version. It is on the tribute album to Billie Holiday, who did a cute, sped up version of this song. I guess I just love the way Etta sings it. It is slow and sexy. Great song by a great lady. - Billie Holiday Lyrics
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Though this song has been done by nearly every artist since it was written in 1934 by Ray Noble, this is by far my favorite version. It is on the tribute album to Billie Holiday, who did a cute, sped up version of this song. I guess I just love the way Etta sings it. It is slow and sexy. Great song by a great lady. - Billie Holiday Lyrics
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