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Call My Name

Etta James · 1966

67 min · 24 tracks · jazz · R&B · rock & roll

Soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics underscore Etta James' powerful vocal delivery, blending blues and gospel influences.

Call My Name is an album by Etta James, released in 1966. Soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics underscore Etta James' powerful vocal delivery, blending blues and gospel influences. 'Call My Name' showcased Etta James' versatility and solidified her status in the music industry, receiving critical acclaim and contributing to her growing popularity. The album's blend of rhythm and blues with gospel elements influenced future generations of artists across various genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Call My Name sound like?

Soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics underscore Etta James' powerful vocal delivery, blending blues and gospel influences. Rooted in jazz and R&B.

What makes Call My Name by Etta James notable?

'Call My Name' showcased Etta James' versatility and solidified her status in the music industry, receiving critical acclaim and contributing to her growing popularity. The album's blend of rhythm and blues with gospel elements influenced future generations of artists across various genres. Released in 1966, 'Call My Name' was Etta James' fourth studio album, following her breakthrough with 'At Last' in 1960. By this time, she had established herself as a prominent figure in the soul genre, transitioning into a more mainstream appeal while continuing to honor her gospel roots.

How many songs are on Call My Name?

Call My Name has 24 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.

Tracklist

24 tracks·67:57

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Happiness 2:51
  • 2 That's All I Want From You 2:48
  • 3 Have Faith in Me 2:43
  • 4 I'm So Glad (I Found Love in You) 3:06
  • 5 You Are My Sunshine 2:40
  • 6 It Must Be Your Love 2:59
  • 7 842-3089 (Call My Name) 3:01
  • 8 Don't Pick Me for Your Fool Standout 2:31
  • 9 I Prefer You 3:05
  • 10 Nobody Loves Me 2:46
  • 11 It's All Right 2:39
  • 12 Nobody Like You 2:53
  • 13 Do Right Woman, Do Right Man Standout 3:00
  • 14 I Got You Babe 2:27
  • 15 You Took It 2:37
  • 16 I Worship the Ground You Walk On Standout 2:26
  • 17 I've Gone Too Far 2:22
  • 18 You Got It 2:26
  • 19 Misty 3:15
  • 20 Almost Persuaded 3:22
  • 21 Slow and Easy 3:18
  • 22 The Soul of a Man 3:15
  • 23 Light My Fire 2:52
  • 24 Miss Pitiful 2:22

Release Date

January 1, 1966

Genre

jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

67 min 57 sec