Numbered Edition: Etta James - At Last (2 reels)

Numbered Edition: Etta James - At Last

For the first time with this title, we are publishing in our catalog a work simultaneously in a double remastered version, STEREO and MONO. Inside the package, you will therefore find two reels with identical musical content but in the two versions.

>The MONO version can be played without any loss of quality even on STEREO recorders<

Remastered Hemiolia's Stereo Edition by Pietro Benini - August 2025

This album, At Last, features a blend of soulful ballads and R&B tracks, showcasing Etta James’ powerful and emotive vocals. Alongside the iconic title track, the album includes standout songs such as “All I Could Do Was Cry,” “Trust in Me,” and “Stormy Weather.” Released in 1960, At Last achieved both commercial and critical success, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard R&B chart and cementing Etta James’ status as a leading figure in the music industry. The title track, written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren, became a signature song for James and a timeless classic in the soul and R&B genres, later covered by numerous artists and widely regarded as one of the most iconic songs of the 20th century.

Produced by Phil and Leonard Chess, founders of Chess Records, the album features a roster of exceptional musicians, including bassist Harvey Fuqua, drummer James Gadson, and guitarist Earl Palmer. Their contributions helped craft the album’s distinctive sound, blending soul, blues, and R&B into a timeless yet innovative style. Notable tracks like “All I Could Do Was Cry,” with its memorable opening guitar riff, and “Trust in Me,” which highlights James’ vocal range and emotional intensity, further demonstrate the album’s depth. Critically acclaimed, At Last was named one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine, a testament to its enduring impact and emotional resonance.

Recorded January - October, 1960

Chicago, USA - Riley Hampton conductor and arranger

Original session produced by Leonard Chess - Phil Chess - Originally released Argo Records © (November 15, 1960)

Remastered Hemiolia’s Stereo and Mono Edition by Pietro Benini (August 2025)

ELENCO TRACCE:

Reel one e reel two:

1 - ANYTHING TO SAY YOU'RE MINE - 00':00"
(Sonny Thompson)

2 - MY DEAREST DARLING - 00':00"
(Eddie Bocage, Paul Gayten)

3 - TRUST IN ME - 00':00"
(Milton Ager, Jean Schwartz, Ned Weaver)

4 - SUNDAY KIND OF LOVE - 00':00"
(Louis Prima, Barbara Belle, Anita Leonard, Stan Rhodes)

5 - TOUGH MARY - 00':00"
(Lorenzo Manley)

6 - I JUST WANT TO MAKE LOVE TO YOU - 00':00"
(Willie Dixon)

7 - AT LAST - 00':00"
(Mack Gordon, Harry Warren)

8 - ALL I COULD DO WAS CRY - 00':00"
(Billy Davis, Gwen Fuqua, Berry Gordy, Jr.)

9 - STORMY WEATHER - 00':00"
(Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler)

10 - GIRL OF MY DREAMS - 00':00"
(Charles Clapp)

Total Length - 00'00"

Technical Notes:

In collaboration with ERMITAGE DISTRIBUTION.

All the Master Tapes born from the collaboration with Ermitage Distribution are produced using Production Masters as a source (First Generation) in stereo, 2 tracks - 1/4”