Release Date: Jun 25, 2021
Discs: 2
Etta James: The Montreux Years is released as part of a brand new Montreux Jazz Festival and BMG collection series “The Montreux Years”. The collections will uncover legendary performances by the world’s most iconic artists alongside rare and never-before-released recordings from the festival’s rich 55-year history, remastered in superlative audio. Each collection will be accompanied by exclusive liner notes and previously unseen photography.
‘Etta James: The Montreux Years’ is a treasure trove of timeless classics, powerful and electrifying performances and raw, soaring vocals by one of the greatest ever female vocalists. The collection, featuring recordings from James’ Montreux Jazz Festival concerts in 1977, 1978, 1989 1990 and 1993, encapsulates and reflects Etta’s dynamic artistry and long-lasting impact. Spanning performances from across three decades, ‘Etta James: The Montreux Years’ offers deeply personal and intimate snapshots into James’ acclaimed musical journey, highlights and her phenomenal career.
From one of Etta James’ earliest successes, the infectious and endlessly elegant Something’s Got A Hold On Me, a medley that consist of At Last, Trust In Me and Sunday Kind of Love, which is a fusion of highlights from the early 60s, to the raw and emotional I’d Rather Go Blind and soulful horn-driven Tell Mama. The collection closes with Baby What You Want Me To Do, James’ homage to Jimmy Reed and the encore of her 1978 concert.
CD ONE
1. Breaking Up Somebody's Home
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/18/1990
2. I Got The Will
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/12/1989
3. A Lover Is Forever
Venue: Auditorium Stravinski Date: 7/15/1993
4. Damn Your Eyes
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/12/1989
5. Tell Mama
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/9/1977
6. Running And Hiding Blues
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/18/1990
7. Something's Got A Hold On Me
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/12/1989
8. Beware
Venue: Auditorium Stravinski Date: 7/15/1993
9. Come To Mama
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/18/1990
10. Medley: At Last/Trust In Me/Sunday Kind Of Love
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/12/1989
11. I Sing The Blues For You
Venue: Auditorium Stravinski Date: 7/15/1993
12. Baby What You Want Me To Do (Encore)
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/8/1978
CD TWO
1. Respect Yourself
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/11/1975
2. Drown In My Own Tears
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/11/1975
3. W-O-M-A-N
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/11/1975
4. Dust My Broom
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/11/1975
5. I'd Rather Go Blind
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/11/1975
6. All The Way Down
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/11/1975
7. Baby What You Want Me To Do
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/11/1975
8. Rock Me Baby
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/11/1975
9. Stormy Monday
Venue: Casino Montreux Date: 7/11/1975
