Etta James Top Ten
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Etta James Top Ten is the fifth studio album by American rhythm and blues artist, Etta James. The album was released on Argo Records in 1963 and was produced by Leonard Chess. The album peaked at #117 on the Billboard 200 in 1963, her first album to make that chart since 1961.
Background
Etta James Top Ten was released in 1963 on the blue and silver Argo label. The album's title was derived from the tracks it contained, being the release consisted of James's ten top record hits in the past three years. It included previously released tracks such as, "At Last", "All I Could Do Was Cry", "My Dearest Darling", "Trust in Me", "Something's Got a Hold on Me", and "A Sunday Kind of Love". It also included the newer songs: "Pushover", "Stop the Wedding", and "Would It Make Any Difference to You" which all became major hits on the Rhythm and Blues Records and Billboard Pop Chart.[2] The album was released on a 12-inch LP, available on stereo.[3]
The album was given four and a half, out of five stars by Allmusic, although no review was provided.[4]
A cover of Pushover is on Wanda Jackson's 2012 album Unfinished Business.
Note
- This song was also used by Swedish DJ, Avicii, with the hit of "Levels." Also, The Rapper, Grammy Winner Flo Rida (no.1 song for month of July) hit's song "Good Feeling" after his rap, the main note plays, as well as Levels. Christina Aguilera redid her song with a little twist added.
Track listing
- Side One
- "Something's Got a Hold on Me" – (Etta James, Leroy Kirkland, Pearl Woods) 2:48
- "My Dearest Darling" – (Eddie Bocage, Paul Gayten) 2:45
- "At Last" – (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren) 3:00
- "Fool That I Am" – (Floyd Hunt) 2:50
- "A Sunday Kind of Love" – (Barbara Belle, Anita Leonard, Louis Prima, Stan Rhodes) 3:00
- Side Two
- "Pushover" – (Billy Davis, Tony Clarke) 2:48
- "All I Could Do Was Cry" – (Davis) 2:35
- "Stop the Wedding" – (Freddy Johnson, Kirkland, Woods) 2:40
- "Trust in Me" – (Milton Ager, Jean Schwartz, Ned Wever) 2:55
- "Would It Make Any Difference to You" – (Bob Forshee) 2:35
Chart positions
- Album
| Year |
Chart |
Position |
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| 1963 |
Billboard Pop Albums |
117 |
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- Singles
| Year |
Single |
Chart |
Position |
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| 1962 |
"Something's Got a Hold on Me" |
U.S. R&B Singles |
4 |
| U.S. Pop Singles |
37 |
| "Stop the Wedding" |
U.S. R&B Singles |
6 |
| U.S. Pop Singles |
34 |
| "Would It Make Any Difference to You" |
U.S. Pop Singles |
64 |
| 1963 |
"Pushover" |
U.S. R&B Singles |
7 |
| U.S. Pop Singles |
25 |
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